Community Events
The Education Foundation has three main opportunities each year to raise funds for the Grant Initiative programs in addition to participating in community awareness opportunities. Community awareness currently consists in participating in Sanger Homecoming Parade and Sanger Sellebration. Fundraising opportunities consist of an Annual Employee Contribution Campaign which gives district staff an opportunity to make tax-deductable contribution in support of their colleagues and the instructional initiatives they create. In addition the foundation traditionally holds annually a Chili Challenge in the fall and a Gala event in the spring. These two events bring everyone together to raise an awareness of the foundation's mission and help raise the necessary contributions to award teacher grants and student scholarships. The Chili Challenge is held in the fall of each year and brings teachers, community business and families together in a taste testing contest for best overall chili, best decorated booth and best in each division. Tickets go on Sale beginning in late September or early October for $5.00 per person with children under 5 free. Tickets are also available for purchase with all entrees and at the door. See “Chili Challenge” section above for additional details and information.
“The Gift that Keeps on Giving Gala”. This event is held in the spring and brings donors, teachers, community leaders, area businesses, district staff and guests together to dine, celebrate and raise contributions during this very special evening. The dinner event includes an engaging live auction, a big board interactive auction, a huge silent auction plus a fabulous dinner and wine pull. Event Tickets go on sale in late January for $50.00 per person or $600.00 as a table sponsor for 8. Tickets are available by clicking “Partners and Contributions” and contacting foundation office for reserve or purchase tickets. See “The Gift that Keeps on Giving Gala” section above for additional details and information.
Under sangereducationfoundation.org/chili-challenge replace with
…"I did not win, but I bought the trophy" contest. Come support your favorite teacher, campus and local business as they compete against each other for the coveted trophies. Overall it's a great evening for not only the foundation but for everyone. Who knows, your vote may be the deciding vote! Tickets are available for $5.00 per person with children under 5 free. Tickets can be purchased through the foundation office, with participants, at the door or through this web site. Simply reserve or purchase your tickets online by going to the Partners and Contributions tab and select online donation. Enter your information and we will have your tickets waiting at the door.
Last years Chili Challenge was held on October 28, 2010 as a community event raising $2136.90. The foundation realizes the importance of bringing the community together for a fun filled evening of supporting our local schools by bringing local supportive businesses, teachers and parents together raising community awareness of the foundation’s existance and mission. The next Chili Challenge is set for November 4, 2011.
Defending their titles are last years winners:
Most Presold Tickets
Clear Creek Intermediate
Best Themed
3rd Place
Journey Café-Goulish Grub
2nd Place
Sanger Bank-Kentucky Derby
1st Place
BNB Stone- Flintstones
Open Division
3rd Place
Big Chief Chili- SISD Adm
2nd Place
Journey Café-Goulish Grub
1st Place
Eye Popping Chili- DCSEC
Business Division
3rd Place
Hollingsworth-Weld Done Chili
2nd Place
Hunter’s Choice
1st Place
Gage Dental- Dr. Counts
Campus Division
3rd Place
SHS-Step up to the plate
2nd Place
CTE-Chisholm Chickens
1st Place
CCI-Peace, Love & Chili
I DID NOT WIN, BUT I BOUGHT THE TROPHY……….SHS – Step
up to the Plate
Sanger Education Foundation facilitates Gift
The Sanger Education Foundation co-hosted a reception and private concert showcasing the Grand Piano made possible through a partnership with several donors and the Foundation. Sanger Bank, Dr. Lynn & Lori Stucky, Mike & Carol Danner and Roger & Diane Crawford made contributions restricted to the purchase of the Grand Piano and the establishment of a Fine Arts Endowment. On hand to receive the gift was Sanger ISD Superintendent, Jack Biggerstaff and Choir Director, Dusty Thompson.
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The Sanger Education Foundation co-hosted a reception and private concert showcasing the Grand Piano made possible through a partnership with several donors and the Foundation. Sanger Bank, Dr. Lynn & Lori Stucky, Mike & Carol Danner and Roger & Diane Crawford made contributions restricted to the purchase of the Grand Piano and the establishment of a Fine Arts Endowment. On hand to receive the gift was Sanger ISD Superintendent, Jack Biggerstaff and Choir Director, Dusty Thompson. 