A Night in Emerald City: St. Ben’s Gala 2026 - Update for Feb 12, 2026
A NIGHT IN EMERALD CITY: ST. BEN’S GALA 2026
Mark your calendars! The St. Benedict Gala is Saturday, April 11, 2026 at Rockwell on the River. This signature evening brings our community together for an unforgettable night of dinner, dancing, auctions, and Emerald City–inspired magic, all in support of our school.
👕 KIDS OUT OF UNIFORM DAY – OZ STYLE!
- A HUGE SUCCESS!!!
INVITATIONS WERE SENT HOME VIA BACKPACK FOLDERS for families with youngest and only in PreSchool-Grade 5. Middle School Family invites coming via U.S. Mail.
Tickets are on sale! Early Bird Pricing continues until March 13th. TWO WAYS TO GET YOUR TICKET:
a) NO FEES - Click here to fill out the form per guest to charge your FACTS tuition account or to pay by check.
b) ONLINE - Click here to purchase via credit card. OneCause Ticketing Fee and 3.5% Processing Fee Apply.
🎉 PRE-PARTIES ARE HERE!
Pre-parties happen in the weeks leading up to the Gala and are the perfect way to get involved early. They’re a great opportunity to:
• Meet other parents
• Find people to sit with at the Gala
• Talk outfits and theme inspiration
• Ask questions of Gala Committee members
• Support the Gala in a fun, low-pressure way
First Pre-Party:
🧠 Trivia Night
📅 Saturday, February 21
⏰ 7:30 PM
📍 Beaven Hall
🎉 Hosted by Matt & Amanda Johnson
👨👩👧👦 All grades welcome!
🌟 All School PreParty — Save the Date!
📅 Thursday, February 26
⏰ 6-9 PM
📍 The Western Bar & Kitchen
🎉 Hosted by the Charleston and Weilan Families
👨👩👧👦 All grades welcome!
CLICK HERE TO ATTEND THE ALL SCHOOL PRE-PARTY!
🌟 Pre-K / K Pre-Party — Save the Date!
📅 Thursday, March 5
⏰ 6:30-8:30PM
📍 Spiteful Brewing Company
🌟 $25/PP Donation which can be made via your FACTS account.
📍 Apps/Desserts Provided, Cash Bar
🎉 Hosted by the Roock and Lavin/Drelicharz Families
👶 Pre-K & Kindergarten families
CLICK HERE TO ATTEND PRE-K & K PRE-PARTY!
🍷 WINE DONATIONS NEEDED
We are seeking bottles of wine valued at $100+ for the Gala auction, with a special focus on exclusive or hard-to-find selections, such as wines from private wine clubs, limited allocations, or bottles not readily available at local retailers. Donations may be dropped off at any school entrance. Thank you for helping make this evening extraordinary!
💚 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The Gala doesn’t happen without volunteers, and there’s a role for everyone, whether you have one hour or many! From planning and social media to décor, logistics, and event night support, your help makes the magic possible.
📧 Interested? Email gala@stbenedict.com
📅 Upcoming committee meetings:
• February 24
• March 10
• March 24
• March 31
• April 7
📲 FOLLOW US
Follow @stbensgala on Instagram and watch for the weekly Gala emails for updates, reminders, and behind-the-scenes fun as we head down the Gold Brick Road together.