Auction

List of 12 frequently asked questions.

• What is the SHS Annual Auction Dinner Party?

  A long-standing SHS community tradition, the annual auction is our largest community celebration and a critical fundraising event that secures financial support for exceptional faculty and programming, tuition assistance, and other vital resources that benefit all our students.

• When and where is this year's auction?

  Saturday, March 29, 2025
  6:00 - 11:30 P.M.
  Michael J. Homer Science & Student Life Center & SHS Practice Pavilion (Rogers Pavilion)

• Why is the SHS Annual Auction Dinner Party important?

  100% of the net proceeds from the auction support the education we are so proud to offer our students. The auction is a great community-building event. There are many volunteer opportunities and parents have fun working together to achieve a common goal.

• How can I get involved?

  The auction committee needs and appreciates all help from the SHS community. No matter how much or how little help you can give, all is appreciated! Here are some of the ways you help:

  • Auction Volunteer Form has a list of volunteer opportunities both before the auction or on the night of the event.
  • Donate an item (add link here) or service to be auctioned.  Need ideas for items? See the Auction Item Ideas, which includes our wish list and fun ideas for "Count Me In" items.
  • Ask friends, family members, or businesses (especially ones that you frequent) to make donations using our Donate an Item Form. 
  • Underwrite  by making a cash contribution to help with expenses.
  • Sponsor Faculty and Staff (link coming soon) so they may also join us for the evening!
  • Come to the auction and have a great time! 

• How can I donate an item?

  It's simple. Please fill out the Auction Items Donation Form. Next, bring in your item or arrange with the auction committee to have it picked up or delivered closer to the auction. Be sure to provide brochures or pictures for the display of your item if available!
  
  Our item donation deadline is Friday, February 7!

• Wishlist of Auction Items

  Vacations, Getaways and Adventures for Families or Adults-Only

  • Mountain homes – skiing, hiking, river and lake adventures
  • Beach vacations
  • Weekend getaways – wine country, beach/coastal, golf, skiing, spa, etc.
  • Exclusive vacation properties
  • Access to transportation – private plane transport or airline miles
  • Tickets to theme or amusement parks

  
  

  Sports Experiences and Memorabilia

  • VIP/exclusive access to a stadium suite for professional sports game
  • Tickets to national finals/championship games
  • Tickets to attend local or professional sporting events
  • Exclusive experiences with athletes (one-on-one experiences, clinics, field passes, meet-and-greets)
  • Round for four or eight on a private golf course
  • Autographed merchandise and collectibles

   

  Visual and Performing Arts Experiences

  • Tickets, suites, or passes to concerts and music festivals
  • Tickets to Fashion Week
  • Walk-on or backstage Hollywood or tickets to show tapings
  • Tickets or passes to awards shows (Emmys, Grammys, etc.)
  • Tickets to the ballet, symphony, or Broadway shows
  • Tickets and/or docent-led museum tours

  
  

  Other Exclusive Experiences 

  • Custom blend at a local winery
  • Exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour of well-known SV company
  • Opportunities for students – one-on-one with local celebrity, participation in local sporting event, behind-the-scenes gaming experience, internship

   

  Dinners, Themed Parties and Events

  • Dinner party with a celebrity chef
  • Exclusive restaurant experience or private tasting
  • Themed dinners – progressive, farm-to-table, etc.
  • Events and parties – scavenger hunts, murder mystery, etc.
  • Gift certificates to local restaurants

   

  Wine 

  • Wine (all formats) – from exclusive, hard-to-get wines to your favorite bottles

   

  Products and Services

  • Jewelry
  • Gift certificates to your favorite local shops and boutiques
  • Spa and beauty services
  • Gym memberships
  • Baskets with favorite curated products

   

  Count Me In Events for Students and Parents

  Count Me In events are great for community building, and we seek events representing all grades, as well as multi-grade, parent-student and parent-only events. These items are generally co-hosted by multiple families.

  • Themed dinners/parties – Mardi Gras, Valentine’s, Sports, etc.
  • A cooking class or other activity based event
  • Backyard parties
  • Group workouts or tournaments – hiking, yoga and lunch, pickleball, cornhole or ping pong
  • Moms’ or Dads’ Nights Out
  • Experiences: poker, tea party, art gallery viewing, jewelry making, dance party, bowling, etc.
  • Parties at outside venues: sports venue, paintball, Mountain Winery, visit to wine country

• What and when is the online auction?

  All SHS families have access to our online auction website (link coming soon) to sign up for Count-Me-In parties and to view our entire auction catalog. You do not need to attend the auction to participate in the online auction. The online Count-Me-In auction will be open Monday, March 17 - Sunday, March 23*. Our complete lineup of Silent, Super Silent and Live items will be available for bidding in-person on March 29, 2025!
  (*Count-Me-In items that don’t sell out during the online auction, will also be available the night of the auction.)

• What is the web address for the online auction?

  shschools.maestroweb.com

• How do I RSVP to attend the Auction?

  Invitations to the Auction will be mailed to all current parents in mid February with an RSVP link on this page. Your reservation includes drinks, hors d'oeuvres, dinner, and entertainment.

• Can I choose my own table or seat?

  Guests are welcome to organize a table (up to parties of 12) and request each other when submitting your RSVP, but that's not the only way!  We have a dedicated group of volunteers who will make sure you are at a great table with other parents in your child's grade.

• What should I wear?

  Visit our Denim & Diamonds Lookbook for inspiration!

• Is our donation tax-deductible?

  Yes, as the law allows. You will receive a note acknowledging your donation. Please consult your tax advisor for details.