GATHER is the school's biennial spring fundraising and community-building event to raise money for our financial aid program. It is produced by parents, and well-attended by our entire community; current families, faculty and staff, alumni, and 'friends' of the school. This is the largest, and most memorable event in our calendar, enjoyed by all who come together as a school community and enjoy one another's company – all over delicious drinks and scrumptious eats, of course!

Funds raised at GATHER support a significant portion of our school's financial aid expenses. We are committed to supporting families for whom tuition would otherwise be a barrier to attendance. Students receiving tuition aid also receive a discount on Extended Day, Learning Skills, our lunch program, and one after-school club per semester.

If you're the person who asks, "What are we wearing to this?"—you're not alone. Here's the vibe.

GATHER is cocktail attire, with room to play. The spirit of the night leans into school pride team energy, all through a cocktail-attire lens—polished, intentional, and a little nostalgic. Picture felt and wool, old sweaters, letterman jackets layered over cocktail attire, and pieces that already feel like they have a story.

If you're looking for ideas:

★ Plaid on plaid, stripes with checks, argyle, pattern mixed with confidence
★ Tweed, wool, cable knits, and textured fabrics with depth
★ Vintage details—letters, patches, and crests
★ A touch of sparkle or shine if it fits your look

There's no one right way to interpret the theme. Think of it as a mood—polished, nostalgic, and celebratory—and make it your own. This is simply here to inspire—lean all the way in, take a small cue, or just show up in your favorite cocktail look.

We have several avenues of fundraising at GATHER and during the weeks running up to the event.

Epiphany Experience Buy-Ins / Purchase single tickets to be a part of a larger group experience. In previous years we have had opportunities for families (outdoor movie night), parents (an evening at the Sorrento and a Sun Valley get away, golf at Bandon Dunes and a night at the University Club), and couples (Oktoberfest dinner and a San Juan getaway), to name a few. Buy-Ins are available for purchase prior to the event and often fill up fast. You can also donate or underwrite a buy-in experience! If you have an idea for a buy-in you would like to sponsor please reach out to gather@epiphanyschool.org.

Raise the Paddle / An opportunity to raise your paddle the night of the event, or commit a donation amount before the event, and contribute to our very important financial aid program. Pledges can be made by emailing development@epiphanyschool.org.

Here is a helpful guide to our online bidding website.

1. Step 1
   If you are not already logged in to your bidder account, you will see two "Get Started" buttons; click either of these to direct you to the Greater Giving login page.
2. Step 2
   If you have attended an Auction or GATHER at Epiphany School in the past, it is likely that you already have a bidder account set up. Enter your information here, or if you are new to Epiphany events, create a new account.
3. Step 3
   Once you are logged in, you will be prompted with this screen which includes all of your profile information. Ensure that your information is accurate and up to date. The credit card entered here is what we will use to charge your account. After everything is verified, click the large "Start Bidding!" button to be directed back to the main page.
4. Step 4
   Buy-Ins will be available for purchase promptly at 8 pm. At this time, you will see a "Buy" button on the description page of each Buy-In Experience. After selecting the quantity of tickets you wish to purchase, there will be one last confirmation notification.
5. Step 5
   Confirm your purchase.
6. Step 6
   Congratulations, you have purchased a Buy-In! Get ready for some fun!

Other Tips for Browsing & Purchasing:

• Use the ≡ menu to access My Activity, Act Now, and Categories
• Use the star ☆ to save packages as Favorites for later viewing
• Check My Activity to see packages you've Favorited, are Winning, have been Outbid on, and have Purchased
• Use Act Now to sort packages by No Bids, Currently Open, and more
• Use the magnifying glass 🔍 or scroll to search by package number or name

Please email the development team at GATHER@epiphanyschool.org if you have any questions about the bidding website or ticket sales. We are here to help make this process easy and fun!

GATHER begins at 7:00 PM and ends around 10:00 PM. This is a casual event with heavy hors d'oeuvres and an open bar. There will be no tables or assigned seats. Guests are encouraged to mix, mingle, and get in on the fun of night-of raffles. All night-of purchases will be linked through your bidder number. Dress is cocktail attire and guests often dress in the spirit of the theme of the event. There will be a short program followed by the raise-the-paddle where guests can choose to donate to support Epiphany School.

Visit this website!

Opportunities to purchase tickets, buy-ins, and raffle tickets will be announced as we approach GATHER.

General questions & volunteer opportunities: gather@epiphanyschool.org