We had so much fun last year, and we anticipate that this year will be even better. Please get your tickets purchased early to secure your spot HERE!

This event will be hosted by the Foundation board of directors on Saturday evening, February 24th, at the Red Acre Barn in Prole, Iowa.

This event will include a cocktail hour, dinner, silent auction, and live music from the band Standing Hampton!

This will serve as the Foundation’s primary fundraising event of the year and will welcome guests, supporters, and businesses from the I-35 school district and beyond.

We are looking forward to seeing you at the Gala!

*This is a 21+ only event.

*Please Note: Attire for this event is business-formal (think wedding!).

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS*:
4:30pm - 5:30pm: Cocktail Hour | Silent Auction Opens
5:45pm: Dinner is Served | Last Call - Silent Auction
6pm: Silent Auction Closes
7pm: Remarks & Brief Program | Live Auction
7:30pm: Announce Silent Auction Winners
8pm - 11pm: Live Music | Dancing | Fun
*Subject to change

The Roadrunner Gala- Register HERE. 

Our school's book vending machine was recently featured on WHO 13's scholastic spotlight! The book vending machine was purchased with the help of the Foundation, and gives students an opportunity to earn coins and select books for meeting academic and behavior goals. Check out the full story online here. 

The Interstate 35 Education Foundation was pleased to host its first-ever Roadrunner Gala on February 25, which welcomed over 130 guests, supporters and alumni. The gala will be the premier fundraising event for the Foundation going forward, and all funds raised support the Foundation’s mission of extending and enhancing educational opportunities and experiences for I-35 students and staff.

To date, the Foundation has proudly provided monetary support for a book vending machine, family STEM and game nights, and an exploratory learning cart. Funds are awarded to teachers and staff on a rolling basis, and the Foundation is looking forward to accepting new applications in the coming months that would benefit from the more than $12,000 raised at the Roadrunner Gala on Feb. 25.

“The amount of support we received from local businesses and individuals in the form of sponsorships and silent auction donations was just incredible,” said Kelsey Ritchey, Foundation president. “Our community’s giving spirit was on full display, and we’re excited to award these funds to innovative and impactful projects that stimulate holistic growth for our students.”

The 2nd Annual Roadrunner Gala will take place at the Red Acre Barn on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024. While the Roadrunner Gala is the primary fundraising event, supporters are welcome to give any amount at any time to the Foundation. More information can be found on Facebook (I-35 Education Foundation) or online at Roadrunnerpride.org/page/interstate-35-education-foundation.

Special thank you to our silver and bronze sponsors at the Roadrunner Gala who were Tanner Loyd – Realtor, Whitey Exteriors, American State Bank, Daniels Land Surveying, Farmers & Merchants State Bank, and Union State Bank.