Our school auction, the biggest fundraiser of the year, is April 18, 2026. We need auction items, parties, and sponsors to make the event a success!
When is the Atkinson School Auction?
The Live Auction is on Saturday, April 18, starting at 5pm at Oaks Park Dance Pavilion. The live event will feature exclusive auction packages, delicious food and drinks, and a great chance to hang out with our wonderful school community.
The Online Silent Auction will be available from Monday, April 13 until Saturday, April 18 at 9pm. We’ll have tons of great auction items to bid on, including the oh-so-popular parties and activities hosted by Atkinson families.
Where is the auction?
The auction will be at Oaks Park Dance Pavilion, located at 7805 SE Oaks Park Way.
What should I wear?
Elegant Attire
How do I buy tickets?
When tickets go on sale you can buy them on the auction website. Tickets go on sale in February.
How will bidding work?
The Online Auction will go live on Monday, April 13 and will stay open until 9pm on Saturday, April 18. Don’t worry, we will remind you! You’ll have all week to place your bids on the silent auction items.
Stay tuned for Golden Ticket info. We will draw the lucky winner at the Live Auction on Saturday, April 18, but you do not need to be present to win. Only 100 tickets will be sold! Win an amazing trip for only $100!
All Live Auction packages will be exclusively available at the live event on April 18. Keep an eye out for some sneak peeks.
Are children invited?
The live auction is an adult-only event. Thank you for understanding.
Do you need volunteers for the event?
Why yes, we do! We need a few people to volunteer to help with event set up, clean up, and registration. Volunteers get to attend the event for free. Please contact auction@atkinsonpta.org if you’re interested.
How do I donate an item? Sponsor the event? Sign up to host a party?
There’s still time to donate items/experiences, host a party, or sponsor the auction to make our biggest fundraiser of the year a success! The deadline is Friday, April 3rd. See below and contact auction@atkinsonpta.org with any questions.
Donate items for the auction
These auction items tend to bring in the most $$$:
Vacation homes
Event tickets
Unique Experiences (wine tastings, behind the scenes tour, spa days, cooking classes)
Restaurant / Local business gift certificates (Where do you like to shop? Dine out?)
Donate your expertise + time! (Are you an interior designer? Family photographer? Tattoo Artist? Esthetician? Can you help someone with their taxes? Or teach them how to rock climb?)
Donate here or contact: auction@atkinsonpta.org
Host a party
Each year Atkinson families host parties to help raise money for the school. These can be kid only, adult only, or fun for the whole family.
Party ideas could include:
A progressive dinner
A murder mystery or theme night
Arts / Crafts How-Tos
Clothing Swap Party
Kid movie night
Family Scavenger Hunt
Sign up to host a party here or contact: auction@atkinsonpta.org
Sponsor
Want to sponsor the auction, or know a business that would love to support our community? Auction sponsors get plenty of attention and celebration in return. Check out our sponsorship packages here.
General comments or questions? We are here to help!
Contact the auction team at auction@atkinsonpta.org
You can also follow our facebook page for updates!