Gala

School of St. Mary Annual Crusader Gala:

The Annual Crusader Gala is a long-standing school tradition for school and parish families to support the Crusader Annual Fund with their generous donations that help ensure our students, teachers, and faculty have the resources they need To Learn. To Serve. To Lead.

Once again, the School of St. Mary's community generously supported the Crusader Annual Fund during this year’s Annual Gala & Auction. We’re thrilled to share that the Parents Association exceeded its goal and raised $442,616 during the week of the Gala and Auction. Also, mark your calendars for next year’s Gala on February 27, 2027!
 

Why does SOSM host an Annual Crusader Gala?
We host the Annual Crusader Gala to support the Crusader Fund and grow together as a community. The Parents Association’s goal is to raise $380,000 this school year, with 100% parent participation. The funds are used for:

• Scholarships that allow students to have a School of St. Mary education;
• Faculty who love and care about our students and who are skilled educators; and
• An environment & school resources that make successful education possible.

Some specific examples of how the Crusader Fund spent money this past year include:

• iPads at the PGC (no more sharing!)
• New flooring and paint in the UGC locker rooms
• Air Purifiers for each PGC classroom
• 50+ staff laptops and document cameras

The annual Gala helps the School of St. Mary thrive by supporting: 

• Exceptional academics
• Technology, tools, and resources for every child and in every classroom
• Opportunities for learning outside the classroom through athletics, the arts, leadership development, and spiritual growth
• Financial aid to help Crusader families
• Competitive salaries, benefits, and ongoing professional development for our dedicated and caring faculty and staff