Did you miss this year's event? Click below to see photos from the evening - we hope to see you next year! Thank you for all your support of The Grayson School and gifted education in the Philadelphia area.
Join Us For a "Day at Grayson"
Celebrating the past, present, and future of The Grayson School community
6:00 to 6:30 PM Arrivals and Check-in
Arrive early and get a head start on your school day adventure. Don't forget to get a Grayson wine glass to make a toast to a great evening! A credit card is required at check in, but accounts may be settled by any method after the event.
6:00 to 8:00 PM Classes are in Session
Unleash your inner artist, solve mind-bending challenges, conduct scientific experiments, and take to the stage in a 360-degree photo experience. Enjoy open bars sponsored by 13th Street Cocktails and satisfy your cravings with an elevated take on school favorites from the culinary team at Radnor Valley Country Club.
8:00 to 8:30 PM School Assembly
Join Emcee Jeff Hammond and Head of School Melissa Bilash for an all-school assembly celebrating our community and featuring our always-lively Paddle Raise to benefit our school, an update on our School Store Silent Auction and Raffle winners, and even a few surprises!.
8:30 to 11:00 PM Afterschool Activities
Head back to the Club Bar to enjoy delectable desserts, an open bar, and a high-energy DJ. Groove to your favorite tunes as you place last-minute bids before our School Store Silent Auction closes at 10:00 pm.
Please bring a fully-charged device. Donations, raffles, and silent auction bids are all through this app.
For parking & entrance, follow the driveway to the right towards the Banquet Entrance and self-park lot.
Adults only, please. While we love our Grayson students, this event is only for adults.
Cocktail Attire
Raise Your Paddle!
Auctioneer Jeff Hammond will lead a fast and exciting fundraising opportunity to support the future of The Grayson School.
The Grayson community has forged a strong foundation for growth and success throughout our first 10 years. Your support is an investment in the future of gifted education in the Philadelphia area, and we are grateful for your generosity.
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE AND RAISE YOUR PADDLE
Give a Shout Out!
With this gift, you are honoring an amazing student, alumni, or teacher at Grayson
Your honoree will receive a personalized letter from The Grayson School informing them of your wonderful gift, and will be listed along with other recognized students, alumni, and teachers at the 2025 GROW Gala (must be received by February 14, please).
CLICK HERE TO HONOR A GRAYSON STUDENT, ALUMNI, OR TEACHER
Donate Now
Your support enables Grayson to deliver a rewarding, rigorous, and joyful learning experience for gifted children. You are a critical part in building a vibrant, engaged community dedicated to providing gifted children with the education they deserve. No act of generosity is too small to make a difference!
The Grayson School: All Gifted, All Day
Grayson is Pennsylvania's first and only independent school for gifted learners in grades PreK-12
Our program has been intentionally designed to offer gifted students unparalleled opportunities to inspire, challenge, and foster their growth and development. Just as important, at Grayson, children find a community of intellectual peers where individuality is celebrated and nurtured.




