IBWHS 2026 Auction

Hello Ida B. Wells Community,

The Ida B. Wells Booster Club would like to remind you to get your tickets to the Awesome 80s Auction coming up THIS Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the Mittleman Jewish Community Center.
We hope you will join us to support our student community!

The Ida B. Wells Booster Club helps advance student programs, build community, and raise funds for needs not covered by the PPS budget. We support athletic teams, organizations, and student clubs through grants that fund camps, conferences, specialized training, equipment, scholarships, and tournament fees.

We are stoked to take it back to the Awesome 80s with the goal of raising at least $80,000 for groups and programs at IBW! If you would like a preview of the awesome auction catalog click here. We are looking forward to a successful auction with all of your support!

This is an adult-only event that includes dinner and drinks. Tickets can be purchased here. Get out your aquanet and parachute pants, and be ready to raise some dough to help fund enrichment opportunities for IBW students!

Below is a FAQ to answer all questions you may have about this year’s event. Also a huge thank you to all our sponsors also highlighted below!

Let’s go crazy raising money for IBW! It’s going to be a fantastic evening celebrating and raising funds for our community.

Please email auction@ibwboosterclub.org if you have any questions.

Thank you!

The 2026 Auction Committee

When and where is the auction? It is this Saturday April 18 at 530PM at the Mittleman Jewish Community Center.

How do I buy tickets? Tickets can be purchased here.

What are we raising money for?
The Booster Club is hosting the auction and will have items in the auction to raise money for the club. All IBW athletics, clubs, programs and organizations are able to donate items to the auction, and the money goes directly to that group (less a small fee). So this event is your chance to support the groups that are important to you!

Will there be a paddle raise?
Yes, we have a planned Paddle Raise for the Booster Club general fund. Our general fund will allow Boosters to continue funding grants for our groups - student clubs, sports teams, sports clubs and organizations.

What can I expect at this year’s auction?
There will be a silent auction, a Buy Now board that you can buy gift cards for face value, a wine wall hosted by the PTA, a Wheel of Fortune game, Heads or Tails to support IBW Athletics and dancing!

What do I wear?
We want you to be comfortable and have fun so there is no dress code however lots of people will be dressed in 1980s costumes. Think parachute pants, neon, big hair and leg warmers. No matter what you choose to wear, we just want to see you there supporting and raising money for our school!

Where will I sit? What if I don’t know anyone?
This year there won’t be assigned table seating unless you prearrange a group with us. Come grab a drink, eat some great food, and mingle with other parents.

I have a group of friends, can I sit with them?
If your group buys 8 tickets, we are happy to reserve a table for you. Email auction@ibwboosterclub.org with the people you want at your table.

Will there be food and drinks?
There will be light hors d'oeuvres, a dinner buffet and hosted bar included with the ticket price.

What is the parking situation?
The MJCC has tons of free parking.

Can I sponsor a teacher, coach or staff to attend? Yes! We have a fund for teacher, staff and coaches to attend. Click here to support.

How can I get real time updates about the auction?
Follow: Facebook and Instagram to get real time auctions updates!

If I can’t go to the auction, can I still donate to the fund? You can donate here.

Will there be an online auction this year?
Yes! There will be an online auction after the auction open to everyone in our community.

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