2026 Nativity Stars Gala

 Step into the winner's circle with us at Nativity Catholic School's Spring Auction.

 A Night at the Races!

May 16th, 2026 6:30 - 10:00 p.m.

Father Martin Center

Starting at 6:30 p.m., this high-spirited, derby-style evening brings together parents, faculty, alumni, and community friends for a night of fun, bidding, and fellowship-all to support the students of Nativity Catholic School.

Guests will enjoy a lively atmosphere inspired by the excitement of race day, complete with festive décor, friendly competition, and plenty of chances to "place their bets" on amazing auction items.

Every paddle raise and every winning bid helps fuel Nativity's mission: providing a Christ-centered, K-8 education that nurtures strong Christian virtues, a rigorous STEM-focused curriculum, and enriching activities that help each child grow in faith, knowledge, and character.

Dust off your derby hats, polish your lucky horseshoes, and set your sights on the finish line-Nativity's 2026 Gala & Auction is off to the races!

Class Derby Race

The Class Derby Race Has Officially Started! 

The race is on, and our students are competing for a coveted Dress Down Day! 🎉 Each class has its own racehorse - now it's time to help your class take the lead!

$1 Donation = 1 Vote

The more votes a class earns, the farther their horse advances in the race.

🏆 The class horse in the lead at the end of the night wins a Derby-style Dress Down Day for the entire class!

Let's check out the results so far!!!

As the school's largest fundraiser, there is a lot of fun in store!

This adult-only (21+) event includes:

Silent & Live Auctions | Open Bar | Heavy Appetizers

Class Basket Raffle Drawings | Heads or Tails | Plenty of Fun!

Attire:

Dress to impress in Derby-inspired cocktail attire as we celebrate our Night at the Races-themed Gala! Think classic spring elegance with a touch of fun - sundresses, bold colors, bow ties, seersucker, fascinators, and statement hats are all welcome. Whether you go timeless and sophisticated or festive and flair-filled, come ready to enjoy a stylish evening for a great cause.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS THE FINE PRINT/RULES OF THE AUCTION

SCHEDULE of EVENTS

6:30 Guest Check-In | Silent Auction Open | Hors d'oeuvres & Open Bar 

Raffle Tickets & Heads or Tails Necklaces Available for Purchase

Welcome & Blessing

7:30 Heads or Tails

Live Auction/Appeal Video/Paddle Raise

Raffle Winners Announced 

9:00 Silent Auction & Class Derby Race Closes

Closing Remarks & Good Night! 

Bar will close at 9:45pm 

Class Basket Raffle Drawings

Class Basket Raffle:
Each class has put together a themed basket filled with amazing goodies! Tickets will be sold for a chance to win one of these fantastic baskets. The more tickets you buy, the greater your chances of taking home a prize. All proceeds go towards supporting our school programs and activities!

Tickets for the Class Basket Raffle are available after ALL Masses April 26th, May 3rd, and May 10th as well as at the event. Drawings will take place during the gala, May 16th. NEED NOT BE PRESENT TO WIN!

Good luck and thank you for supporting our school!

Heads or Tails Game

Purchase a beaded necklace for $20 to play for your chance to win an amazing prize!

Here's how it works:

• Upon purchase, you'll receive a necklace to wear; this is your game entry.
• At the event, we'll ask everyone to choose 'heads' or 'tails.'
• As the game progresses, we'll eliminate players with each coin flip.
• The last person standing will take home the incredible amazing prize!

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING CATHOLIC EDUCATION!

Funds from this annual fundraiser supports events and items such as: 

School Assemblies | Enrichment Activities | Field Trip Transportation 

Teacher Development | Community Events | and more!

Additionally, this year we are prioritizing the replacement of outdated classroom technology. Providing our teachers with new laptops will empower them to stay current with an ever-evolving digital curriculum and enhance the learning experience for every student

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