Gladwyne Montessori PTA Auction 2025

April 25, 2025 @ 7:30PM — 11:30PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar

Ardmore Music Hall: 23 E Lancaster Ave Ardmore, PA 19003 Get Directions

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"This Is How We Do It!" - Gladwyne Montessori's 90s Themed PTA Auction

Bust a Move for a Great Cause! 🎶🎉 Get ready to party like it’s 1999 at Gladwyne Montessori’s “This Is How We Do It!” 90’s-Themed Auction at the iconic Ardmore Music Hall! Expect a night full of throwback hits, epic dance moves, and unforgettable fun—all while making a meaningful impact. Bid on incredible auction items, raise your paddle for Fund-a-Need, and support our amazing teachers and students! The PTA Auction & Gala is our biggest fundraising event of the year, made possible by parents, faculty, and community partners who donate, sponsor, and attend. Sponsorships are available online or complete the form below to pay by check. Let’s make this night legendary! 🚀🎤

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Bidding starts April 23 at 7:30 p.m. through Friday, April 25 at 10:00 p.m.


Time: 7:30 p.m.

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Dinner: Buffet dinner provided by Ripplewood Whiskey & Craft

Attire: Come dressed to the Nine[tie]s! Bring back your 90s flared jeans, grunge wear, tube tops, club wear, hairstyles, or dress up as your favorite 90s pop star or movie character... the possibilities are endless. Don't have your 90s outfits taking up space in your closet anymore? Just dress your best, and be ready to dance!

Ticket Price: $175 per person. Did you know? The cost to host this incredible night is over $250 per guest, but we’re keeping individual ticket prices at $175 to make the event as accessible as possible. That’s where sponsorships come in! Also: We are committed to ensuring this celebration will be a community-centered event. As such, if the ticket price is prohibitive to your attendance, please use one of the following discount code: Use "beourguest" for a gratis discount, or "beourguest50" for 50% off.

Evening Estimated Agenda:

  • 7:15-7:30 p.m. Arrival & Check-in (please consider arriving early to find parking)
  • 7:30 p.m. Dinner, Open Bar, Silent Auction Bidding, Mix & Mingle
  • 8:30 p.m. Children's Video Live Auction & Fund-A-Need
  • 9:30 p.m. Fun and dancing continue!
  • 10:00 p.m. Silent Auction Closes
  • 10:15 p.m. Checkout*
  • 11:30 p.m. Cash Bar & Dancing Continues

*Class Art Project Winners may take their art home. The remaining items will be available for pickup from Gladwyne Montessori on Tuesday, April 29 at car line pick up, through Friday, May 2.

Parking: Ardmore Music Hall is located at 23 E Lancaster Ave, Ardmore, PA 19003, near metered parking and multiple parking lots. Please also consider an Uber or Lyft to avoid parking altogether!

Get ready to throw it back to the 90s while securing the future of Gladwyne Montessori for generations to come! Our PTA Auction is not just a night of epic nostalgia, great music, and dancing—it’s an opportunity to invest in our school’s long-term strength.

By supporting our endowment, you’re helping to expand access to a transformative Montessori education, enrich academic programs, and ensure financial sustainability for years to come. Just like the 90s shaped us, your generosity today will help prepare Gladwyne Montessori for the 2090s and beyond!

So dust off your Doc Martens, break out the scrunchies, and join us for an unforgettable night—all while making a lasting impact. Donate, bid, and party with purpose!


Help Make Our Auction a Slam Dunk! 🏀

Each year, auction item donations are the MVPs of our PTA Auction, turning an incredible night into a game-changing success for our school! Whether it's an unforgettable experience, a coveted gift card, or a great bottle of wine, your generosity fuels the excitement and helps raise essential funds for Gladwyne Montessori’s Endowment.

We’re on the lookout for amazing auction items, including:

🔥 Philadelphia sports tickets – Eagles, Phillies, Flyers, Sixers... bring on the bidding wars!
🎭 Unique experiences – Theater, orchestra, opera—give someone a night to remember!
🏡 Home services – Painting, window treatments, interior design—these are always hot-ticket items!
🛍️ Gift certificates – Local businesses, boutiques, restaurants—support your favorites while supporting our school!

📅 Donate an item today! We’re accepting auction items through April 17. Click below to donate or [download a printable form].

💛 Want to get in on the action? We’re still looking for volunteers! [Sign up here] or email auction@gladwyne.org to join the fun. Let’s make this the biggest and best auction yet! 🚀🎉

Class basket collection is underway.

Thanks to our auction team for putting together a great list of baskets. This year, instead of using Amazon Wishlists, parents have the option to purchase from the suggested vendor or choose a small business or other place to purchase the suggested item on their list.


Be a Sponsor—Make a Lasting Impact!

Did you know? The cost to host this incredible night is over $250 per guest, but we’re keeping individual ticket prices at $175 to make the event as accessible as possible. That’s where sponsorships come in!

By becoming a sponsor, you help us invite all faculty and staff for free, make the event more equitable for families for whom the ticket price is prohibitive, and ensure that our auction is a success before the night even begins. Your generosity covers event costs, allowing all net proceeds to go directly toward Gladwyne Montessori’s Endowment—securing our school’s future for generations to come.

💛 Join us in making this night unforgettable—become a sponsor today!

Want to pay by check? Click here to confirm a sponsorship level and mail your check to: Gladwyne Montessori PTA. 920 Youngs Ford Road, Gladwyne, PA 19035 or drop it off at the Main Office.

  1. Sponsors wishing to be on the invitation must be confirmed by March 14.
  2. Program Book is handed out on event night. Advertisements due April 4.
  3. Event signage includes printed and virtual signage at event.
  4. PTA Magazine is handed out to families in fall 2025; ads are due to pta@gladwyne.org by June 30, 2025.


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