UPDATE! Childcare Sign Up Now Available Here: Bitty Bash

William A Bell School 60, an IPS/Butler Lab School, is inspired by the teachings of Reggio Emilia, Italy. We are a project-based school and integrate children’s interests into our curriculum. Often, we engage in long-term projects that intertwine into all aspects of the day. Our school uses the workshop method for teaching reading, writing, and math. We are a proud member of the Indianapolis Public Schools community of schools, offering an innovative educational experience for students from Pre-K to 5th grade.

The 2025 Bulldog Bash is a revival of William Bell School 60's most popular fundraiser! Previously held each year, this highly anticipated fundraiser was cancelled in 2020 due to lockdown restrictions. This year, your Lab Collab will bring back the Bash with the goal of raising money for critical learning tools, classroom materials and resources. These supplies support our focus on student-guided exploration and discovery while providing our students with the richest learning experiences possible both inside and outside the classroom. We serve a diverse population of students in pre-K through 5th grade.

This year our event will feature food, beer and wine from local vendors, an amazing selection of items and experiences in our silent auction, and lots of opportunities to connect with our community. You may even see some of your favorite Lab School teachers and administrators behinds the bar as guest "Celebrity Bartenders!" Since there will be alcohol on premises this event will be for ages 21+ only.

Suggested attire is business casual / elevated casual, but please come in whatever makes you comfortable!

Limited childcare will be provided at Crouching Tiger, an adjourning space specializing in martial arts for children, and will be available for children 16 and under who are potty trained*. This service is available for a fee, RSVP is required and space is limited! Please ensure you have secured your spot before the childcare registration closes on April 20, 2025, or until space is sold out. Please RSVP Here: Bitty Bash

*PLEASE NOTE If less than 7 children RSVP for childcare it may be cancelled due to low numbers. Should this occur families will be notified, and tickets can be refunded upon request.

Registration for the adult event will remain open until sold out!

Collaboration Sponsors, $2,500:

Exploration Sponsors, $1,000:

Creativity Sponsors, $500:

Family Sponsors, $100: Thank you to our Lab School families who chose to donate anonymously to support this event! Your support of our school and the Lab Collab may not be acknowledged here in print, but it is so appreciated, and we could not do what we do without the support of families like you! <3

2025 Bulldog Bash

Please click "Auction" above to see nearly 100 items up for bid! The auction goes live on Friday, April 25, 2025 at 9:05 AM. Happy Bidding!