Dust off your boots and get out your cowboy hats – it’s time for An Evening on the Ranch at the Providence Academy Parent Association’s Annual Gala! Join us on Saturday, April 25 at Providence Academy for an unforgettable evening of western-chic fun, toe-tappin’ music and spirited fundraising – all to benefit every PA student.
We are currently rustlin’ up donations and are hoping you can help!
Donate a Live or Silent Auction Item! The Gala committee is seeking your help in securing the auction packages that make this the biggest fundraising event of the year at PA! 2026 Gala Donation form can be found here.
Donate to the Class Baskets! Each grade has been assigned a theme for a basket to be auctioned off leading up to and during the gala. We would appreciate it if families could help contribute toward their grade level’s silent auction basket. Donations will start Monday, March 2nd, and go through Monday, March 16th. Click here to donate online.
Grade level themes are listed below. If there is any theme you are interested in contributing to aside from your child’s respective grade, we will happily accept. Each basket has a few items listed to give a general feel for the theme but the sky’s the limit and we encourage other fun ideas!
PreK – Vintage/Original American Girl Doll Basket
- New (unused) original American Girl dolls (e.g., Kirsten, Samantha, Molly, Addy, Felicity)
- Accessories for the above original American Girl dolls
- Books featuring the classic historical character dolls
Kindergarten – STEM/Lego Basket
- LEGO tables or storage organizers
- LEGO classic, creator or themed sets
- STEM-related toys and games (coding robots, marble runs, science kits)
- Gift cards to local STEM companies (e.g., Snapology)
1st Grade – Theater/Music Basket
- Gift cards / donated tickets to:
- Guthrie, Orpheum, Ordway
- Stages Theater, Children’s Theater
- Open Window, Yellow Tree Theater
- Concert tickets
2nd Grade – Saloon Night Basket
- Scratch-off lottery tickets
- Poker or card game sets
- Poker night accessories (e.g., auto card shuffler and dice)
- Poker table/table topper
- Craft beers
3rd Grade – Video Game Basket
- Gaming console
- Controllers, headsets, charging docks, gaming chairs
- Gaming gift cards
4th Grade – Outdoor Fun Basket
- Outdoor games (e.g., KanJam sets, Spikeball, etc.)
- Picnic blankets, coolers, tumblers
- Rocking fold-up canvas chairs
- Drink mixes (including margaritas) and non-breakable glasses
- Razor scooters
5th Grade – New Tech Basket
- 3D printer
- 3D printer filament, tools or accessories
- Donation of time from a PA community member who is a 3D printer enthusiast for a 3D-printing tutorial or how-to demo session
Middle School – Golf Basket
- Rounds of golf at area clubs
- Golf related items (e.g., bag, club(s), balls, apparel, range finders)
Upper School – Tech/Off to College Basket
- iPad, Laptop, Apple Watch, headphones, dorm accessories, chargers
Contributions can be made in three ways:
- Donate an item that fits the theme – bring to your child(ren)’s division office anytime, or bring to conferences on 3/12 as there will be a gala table set-up.
- Send money to PAPA through PayPal HERE (the money will be used to purchase items for your basket). When using PayPal, please add your child’s grade level(s) in the notes section.
- If you do not have PayPal, you are also welcome to send in cash/check. Please put it in an envelope and have it brought to your child(ren)’s designated LS, MS or US office, denoting it’s for the gala classroom baskets.
Thank you for your generosity and support. Your contributions help us create a memorable evening while supporting Providence Academy and its students. We greatly appreciate your help in making this year’s gala a wonderful success!
Please contact us if you have any questions.
Mrs. Sara Danforth – Gala Co Chair
Mrs. Anne Jewison – Gala Co Chair
Ginger Anzalone – Assistant Director of Development
Jennifer Newman – Assistant Director of Development