MCS ANNUAL AUCTION BENEFIT GALA

Join us for the Diamond Gala 2025 at the exquisite Rosewood Miramar Beach, a dazzling evening celebrating 60 years of Montessori Center School! This milestone event will feature a gourmet dinner, live music, dancing, and thrilling live and silent auctions. All proceeds will directly support the school’s mission and groundbreaking programs, shaping the future of Montessori education in Santa Barbara for generations to come. Dress to impress and be part of this unforgettable celebration, a true gem in our community’s history! Let’s honor the past, celebrate the present, and build a brighter future together.

PROGRAM PREVIEW

5-6:30 PM | COCKTAIL HOUR & SILENT AUCTION ON THE TERRACE

6:30-8 PM | DINNER & LIVE AUCTION IN THE GRAND BALLROOM

8-10 PM | LIVE MUSIC, DANCING, CASINO GAMES & FINE JEWELRY STATION

10 PM - MIDNIGHT: AFTER PARTY (Additional ticket required)

SPONSOR THE GALA & SECURE A TABLE

We invite our patrons to demonstrate special support by stepping up as event sponsors for the Diamond Gala 2025. This presents an opportunity to reserve a table for you and seven guests. It's a great advertising opportunity for a local business.

Diamond Level Event Sponsor | $25,000 | table for 8 guests and top tier marketing benefits
Sapphire Level Event Sponsor | $10,000 | table for 8 guests and broad marketing benefits
Emerald Level Event Sponsor | $5,000 | table for 8 guests and select marketing benefits
Opal Teacher Sponsor | $1,000 | pair of tickets for you and a guest & covers the cost for a staffulty member to attend the gala

You can learn more about how to sponsor here.

RAISING OUR PADDLES FOR LEADERSHIP IN TEACHING

This year's event will feature a special paddle raise in support of our Leadership in Teaching initiative. This school-wide effort aims to honor and promote the outstanding work of our MCS staffulty—the dedicated teachers who have made this place extraordinary for decades. Proceeds from the paddle raise will support learning and development work across the staffulty including funding our rising stars Montessori teacher to pursue their Montessori credential programs.

DIAMOND-INSPIRED DRESS CODE

To support our glamorous theme and formal attire dress code, Rent the Runway is generously offering auction attendees a promo code to assist in finding a fun and festive outfit for the evening. Sparkle and shine in your most dazzling attire for the Diamond Gala, where elegant, diamond-inspired fashion is encouraged! With your ticket purchase, enjoy an exclusive 25% off promo code with Rent The Runway to help you find the perfect outfit for this unforgettable evening. To inspire your outfit creativity, here you will find a board of wardrobe inspiration!

CAN'T MAKE IT TO THE EVENT THIS YEAR? YOU CAN STILL SUPPORT MCS BY MAKING A GIFT TODAY.

As we look to the needs of today and begin dreaming about MCS’ bright future, friends, families and alumni are invited to consider supporting MCS through a donation to our annual fund. Give today!

Diamond Gala 2025

Let's Celebrate Montessori Center School's 60th anniversary!