Ticket deadline Friday for Dist. 25 gala
The ABC/25 Foundation and Arlington Heights Council of PTAs will present Charging Up for Success, the fifth annual scholarship and grant gala to raise money to further education in Arlington Heights Elementary District 25.
The gala will be held 7:30-11 p.m. March 6 at the Metropolis Ballroom, 6 S. Vail Ave. Come for an open bar, hors d'oeuvres, silent and live auctions, raffles and musical entertainment. Cocktail attire preferred.
Ticket deadline is Friday, Feb. 26; tickets can be bought by cash or check only. Auction purchases can be made by cash, checks, Visa or MasterCard.
Proceeds from this Gala will benefit the ABC/25 Foundation and the Arlington Heights Council of PTAs Scholarship Fund. Both of these not-for-profit organizations have a single goal: to promote quality education in Arlington Heights School District 25.
The ABC/25 Foundation consists of concerned parents, teachers, support staff, administrators and local business leaders. It provides funds to District 25 classrooms through special teacher and school grants for innovative teaching tools.
Since its inception, ABC/25 has funded over $900,000 in projects and programs. Part of this year's proceeds will be given back to District 25 as a technology grant to purchase iPod Touches and charging equipment.
The Arlington Heights Council of PTAs awards scholarships to graduating seniors who attended District 25 schools. Scholarship selection is based on academic achievement, community involvement, work experiences and motivation.
In 2009, 15 deserving senior students were awarded scholarships totaling $19,500.