Save the Date for the St Mary's Gala - February 28, 2026!

 

 

Held annually during the Spring semester, the St Mary's Gala is a wonderful opportunity for parents, grandparents, families, faculty, staff, and businesses to come out for an evening of fun, food, and music in support of our school! This year we celebrated a momentous milestone: our school's 125th Anniversary! Our theme was "Garden Gala" in tribute to our patroness, the Blessed Virgin Mary, who has long been associated with beautiful flowers. The event was an incredible success and raised funds for our campus improvement project including a plaza renovation and construction of a covered walkway for students and staff to utilize during carline.

 

About the St Mary's Gala:

  • Held on campus!
  • Silent Auction
  • Live Auction
  • Student Art Projects on Display and Available for Bidding!
  • Gourmet Hors d'oeuvres, Dinner & Open Bar
  • Music and Dancing
  • Fun and fellowship for all our families and attendees!

School tuition covers only about 80% of the cost to educate a student. St Mary’s depends on donations from alumni and fundraisers to cover the difference. Our major fundraisers, Annual Fund, Gala, and Golf Classic attempt to close the gap on daily operations as well as fund capital projects, while continuing to provide tuition assistance. The 2025 Gala proceeds will go towards the renovation of the plaza between Mercy and Gallivan Halls including the construction of a covered walkway and other capital projects that may arise.

 

Interested in being a sponsor and supporting St Mary's School? Sponsorship levels for 2026 Coming Soon! Checks can be made payable to St Mary's School (Attn: "Gala", 101 Hampton Avenue, Greenville, SC, 29601). Sponsorships may be paid via check or online (online payment coming soon).

 

Are you a business or organization that would like to donate an item for the silent and/or live auction? Please email our Gala Chair, Sarah Ratcliff, for more information!

 

God bless you for your consideration and generous support!

 

Proceeds from the Gala have been used for capital improvement projects including:

  • Campus Improvement Project including plaza renovation and construction of a covered walkway between Mercy and Gallivan Halls
  • Classroom furniture and renovations
  • SMART Boards, projectors, books, and supplies for all grade levels
  • Security/safety enhancements to all school buildings
  • Construction and outfitting of the Clinkscales Family Gymnasium
  • Furnishings for the Clinkscales Family Gymnasium
  • Updating our library's collection of books and media
  • Patriot's Day supplies for 4th Grade
  • ...and much, much more!

For more information on this year's Gala, to buy a ticket, to donate an item to our auctions, or to purchase a sponsorship package, please email our Gala Chair.

 

Thank you to all those families, alumni, and companies who have supported St Mary's in her mission throughout the years, including (but not limited to):

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