Join us on Thursday, October 23th, 2025, 7-10pm at the
Roundhouse Event Space for FBS’s Fundraising Gala!
Celebrate our public schools and support Beacon students!
Proceeds will fund a new round of educator grants to enable more Beacon students to find and cultivate their talents. Buy a ticket (or a whole table!) and get ready for a meaningful and fun night out!
The Foundation for Beacon Schools will honor three educators whose innovative ideas made a difference for Beacon students. We will also recognize the founders of Beacon Hoops for their incredible contributions to the community and Beacon’s youth.
Eat, drink, and enjoy the stunning view from the historicWaterfall room. Plus, participate in the popular Mystery Wine Pull!
Come help us celebrate our wonderful educators and community, all of whom do so much to help Beacon students.
A Fall 2022 Foundation grant helped fund the Creative Strings Little Learners pilot program at JV Forrestal Elementary School for 2nd and 3rd graders. By attending the gala or making a donation today, you’ll help the Foundation support more exciting initiatives like this. Thank you!
The 2025 Gala Program
We will recognize Jessica White (JVF), Erin Haddeland (BHS), and Kelly Amendola (South Ave.) with Innovation Awards. Ms. White lead an equine experience at Topfield (left photo below), Ms. Haddeland organized a trip to Albany for government students (center photo below), and Ms. Amendola coordinated “Space Pirates,” a play produced in conjunction with Compass Arts Creativity Project (right photo below).
We will also honor Beacon Hoops founders Wayne and Cynthia Griffin, and Leman and Carolyn Anderson with our first Community Award on the 30th anniversary of the Beacon Hoops program.
Teachers Erica Hughes, Edmund Trad, and Kelly Hamburger holding their Educator Awards at the 2024 Gala.
BCSD teachers were recognized for their Innovation in Teaching at the 2023 Gala.
