This year’s theme is Glitz & Glam, which is inspired by the Roaring 20s and promises to transport you back to a time of dazzling elegance and lively celebrations.

We are excited to host this year’s event at Hyatt Regency Bellevue to allow more people to come together in celebration and support of The Bear Creek School as well as create fun opportunities for guests to:

• Visit with friends and fellow parents 
• Play games and win prizes such as bottles of wine, bourbon, gift cards, and more
• Bid on exclusive items in the Super Silent Auction
• Enjoy a three-course gourmet dinner, Live Auction, and raffle
• Keep the party going with a live DJ at the speakeasy after-party 

We will have Gala favorites including performances by the Upper School jazz band, signature drinks, the Dessert Dash, and most importantly, the opportunity to make a gift to the Fund-a-Need that will enhance The Bear Creek School.

Get Your Tickets

The excitement will start with the online auction that opens of Monday, March 24, at 8:00 p.m., featuring many amazing items including trips, vacation homes, sporting events, entertainment, and much more, such as the Unique to Bear Creek experiences with our amazing teachers and staff.

We have a chance to continue transforming our school and creating an environment that inspires learning, creativity, faith, and community. The generosity of our community at the 2025 Gala and online auction will directly improve our students' learning experiences by introducing enhanced and innovative learning spaces throughout our school.

Donate to Fund-a-Need

 Bear Creek integrates faith and innovation to provide a Christian liberal arts education that prepares students for success in a rapidly changing world. We foster students' creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills while teaching them how to think independently.

Our teachers are dedicated to integrating faith with innovative teaching methods to support student growth at every stage of learning. Students engage in hands-on projects in science, technology, engineering, reading, and mathematics, utilizing cutting-edge technology to enhance their learning experience.
 
Your gift will allow us to:

• Inspire Young Minds with an interactive floor projector system which will transform early learning at Preschool into a dynamic, hands-on experience. The new projector system will also enhance assemblies, performances, and special events in the Little Gym for a richer, more engaging experience. 
• Enhance Learning Spaces by transforming the physical classroom environment to significantly enhance student success and engagement from the moment students enter. We will replace and improve the quality of light in the classroom which will enhance students’ comfort and overall performance.
• Empower Interactive Learning with new classroom technology—and the replacement of aging technologies—which will ensure every teacher and student has access to the best learning tools. 
• Improve Engagement by adding mobile interactive panels and immersive upgrades in Lower School and Middle School classrooms and state-of-the-art projectors in Upper School classrooms which will create more dynamic, interactive learning environments.  
• Advance Innovation with upgraded tech in the Upper School Innovation Lab which will foster creativity and hands-on problem-solving, preparing our students for the future.

With your generosity, these improved learning spaces will inspire and impact our teachers and students every day. Your support will provide incredible opportunities as we continue to enable students to become the individuals God intends, equipping them to engage the world with wisdom, compassion, and courage.

Support our Fund-a-Need, providing our teachers and students with incredible enhanced learning spaces, by making a tax-deductible donation now. If you wish to remain anonymous or if you would like to donate via DAF or check, please email Assistant Director of Development Theresa Larsen (tlarsen@tbcs.org).

Thanks to our sponsors, the money we raise at the event goes directly to support The Bear Creek School teachers and students through this year's Fund-a-Need project! Corporate sponsorship is a great way for companies to get involved in the community and support the school. If you know a business that would be a great fit for sponsorship, please reach out to them and ask for their support. Individuals and families can also sponsor the event and help underwrite the cost of the event. Sponsors are recognized for their generosity and offered special benefits for their investment. Please contact Theresa Larsen at tlarsen@tbcs.org to learn more about sponsorships.

Deadline: March 7

You can help us make this event a success and the celebration truly special by donating or helping to procure fun items (large or small) to our live or online auctions. Ideas include:

• Theater, concert, or event tickets
• Golf or other active outings
• Vacation homes, hotel stays, or airline miles
• Sports tickets to your favorite team—do you have season tickets or perhaps access to a suite?
• Group dinners or gift cards to your favorite restaurants

Just fill out this form to submit an auction item and we will connect with you. The deadline to donate an item is Friday, March 7.

Donate Item

We are looking for families willing to host or co-host smaller events open to fellow Bear Creek parents and families. A buy-in party is an event donated to the auction for a pre-determined number of people to attend. Guests purchase tickets to these parties through an online auction for a fixed, per-person price. 100% of the funds raised go to the school.

These fantastic community-building events are a fun way to support the school, and they are very popular with parents who enjoy attending unique experiences. We hope you will consider hosting a party!

How to be a host:

1. Pick an event you would like to host—check out our list of ideas.
2. Invite a friend or two to co-host with you—party hosts receive special recognition on the auction website and event costs are tax-deductible.
3. Determine the venue, date, and number of guests.
4. Set a price for each guest.

Email Assistant Director of Development Theresa Larsen (tlarsen@tbcs.org) with the event details.

You can also review our FAQ to learn more about how to host a party. The deadline to sign up as a host is Friday, March 7.

Thanks to our sponsors, the money we raise at the event goes directly to support The Bear Creek School teachers and students through this year's Fund-a-Need project! Corporate sponsorship is a great way for companies to get involved in the community and support the school. If you know a business that would be a great fit for sponsorship, please reach out to them and ask for their support. Individuals and families can also sponsor the event and help underwrite the cost of the event. Sponsors are recognized for their generosity and offered special benefits for their investment. Please contact Theresa Larsen at tlarsen@tbcs.org to learn more about sponsorships.