2026 Hyde Park Day School Annual Gala

Please Note:

• Gifts from Donor Advised Funds may not be used to purchase tickets, however they may be used for any type of donation where no goods or services are received. 
• When purchasing your tickets, please check the box to save your credit card information in order to facilitate online bidding.

Gala Program

Friday, March 6, 2026

6:30 pm - Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres

8:00 pm - Dinner and program

8:45 pm - Silent Auction Close

 Auctioneer: Greg Dellinger

*cocktail attire

Please note this event is 18 and up.

If the auction winner is not present at the gala, items may be picked up by mutual arrangement.

Thank You to our Sponsors 

Cocktail Hour: Neal and Amanda Laabs

Cocktail Hour - Hors d'oeuvres: Brian and Janet Hoffman

Online Bidding: Charlie and Sarah Greubel

Auctioneer:  Grant and Leslie Patrick

Audio/Visual: Matt Speiser/Exron Capital, Inc.

Student Artwork: Lizzy Whitehorn and Matt Reilein

Valet/Coat Check: Stefan and Karen Hershberger

Graphic Design: Rob and Rachel Eisenberg

Dessert: Lauren and Evan Pisick

Media Sponsor:

Click Here to see what other aspects of the 2026 gala are available for sponsorship.

Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous Alumni Family, we are thrilled to announce a $10,000 Matching Challenge! Every direct gift from an alumni family will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $10,000.

You may make your gift at the Gala or online in advance, and every dollar you give will have double the impact in support of the Bright Futures Scholarship Fund. Help us meet this generous challenge and ensure that no bright student is turned away from a Hyde Park Day School education.

Thank You to our Event Chairs

Chris and Lynn Kasmer
Neal Laabs
Matthew Reilein & Lizzy Whitehorn

Thank You to our Alumni Speaker

Danielle Krause

How to Bid Online

Have a great item you want to donate to our auction? Or maybe you know of a business who would be interested in donating an auction item. Access our auction donation letter and form here!