The gala is the biggest fundraising event of the year and an important way that we contribute to the future of the school. Funds raised through donations and auction proceeds go towards tuition assistance, teacher professional development, and special projects that directly benefit our dynamic learners. We look forward to celebrating our school community and the achievements of the year!
— The Gala Committee —
IMS Gala ticket sales begin on Event.Gives
IMS Gala ticket purchase deadline
IMS Gala
dietary restriction form and
bid-by proxy form deadline
IMS Gala silent auction opens on Event.Gives
IMS Gala at Hope Valley Country Club
IMS Gala winners contacted for auction item pick up
Pictures by Little Wild Light
This year's gala promises a delightful array of experiences, including a cocktail hour, sit-down dinner, live auction, fund-a-need, dancing, and photobooth fun. For families and community members unable to attend the gala, we invite you to participate by contributing towards staff tickets, becoming a sponsor, bidding on silent auction items, arranging a proxy to bid on live auction items, or making a donation directly to IMS. Thank you to our entire community for supporting this event in so many ways!
The live auction will feature a mix of interactive experiences, travel opportunities and our beloved Class Projects! Only attendees at The Gala can participate in the live auction, or
a proxy is needed.
This portion of the evening is a giving extravaganza! Attendees generously donate money to augment school resources and programs. All registrants on
Event.Gives
can contribute.
Get your bids in early for an eclectic mix of items! Families can bid on museum passes, restaurant vouchers, hotel stays and more. All registrants on
Event.Gives
can participate.
Help us celebrate our staff by donating tickets! IMS pays for this expense, but you can contribute to this cost and show your gratitude to our hardworking team.
Ticket donations
are tax deductible.
We are grateful for sponsors that value language learning, cultural diversity, and inclusive communities. As some of the first givers to our annual gala, sponsors are essential to our success. Click on the logos below to learn more about these awesome Triangle-based businesses and
click here to learn more about the different sponsorship levels.
(919) 401-4343 / Option 1
3001 Academy Road, Suite 300
Durham, NC 27707
BARBEE CHAPEL CAMPUS
(919) 401-4343 / Option 2
5510 Barbee Chapel Road
Chapel Hill, NC 27517