CARLYLE — Gordon F. Kells High School and Carlyle Elementary School will be hosting a community talent show and online auction on Wednesday, March 26, at 6:30 p.m. to raise money for outdoor equipment and other enhancements.
“The upcoming Talent Showcase & Online Auction fundraiser event is more than just a fundraiser – it’s a celebration of the talent, generosity, and spirit that make our community special,” said Robin Mryglod, one of the organizers. “A new school strengthens the entire community. It becomes a hub for events, a gathering place for families, and a source of local pride.”
“We have combined a Talent Showcase with an Online Auction to create a more engaging, community-driven event. The talent showcase will highlight the incredible skills of our local students and community members, while the online auction allows everyone—near and far—to take part in supporting our school,” said Kathy Tomaszewski, another organizer.
The funds raised will go toward items such as outdoor equipment and other enhancements for the new school.
“We only have one chance to build the best school we can, and every contribution makes a difference. The Carlyle School Community Councils (SCC) and school are focused on providing the best possible environment for students,” said Mryglod.
Although Mryglod and Tomaszewski do not have the exact number of people participating in the talent portion at this time, they can confirm there are a variety of performances and enthusiasm from the students. They also anticipate the talent show will run for approximately two hours, depending on the final number of performances.
Those interested can sign up for the talent portion of the night by calling Tyler Fehrenbach at Carlyle Elementary School.
Donations for the online auction can be dropped off at Gordon F. Kells High School and Carlyle Elementary School.
“We kindly ask that they be delivered by March 12,” said Tomaszewski.
Bidding for the online auction will open on March 26 after the Talent Showcase – which starts at 6:30 p.m. – and will run until Saturday, March 29, at 7 p.m. Participants can browse auction items on their Facebook page, the Carlyle SCC. To place a bid, participants need to create a Facebook account/sign in and comment under the image of their choice, following the correct raised increments of the last bid. The winning bidders will be notified after the auction closes.
“Winners will be contacted via Facebook, email, or phone,” said Mryglod. “Items can be picked up at Carlyle Elementary School or GFK High School on Monday, March 31. If a winner cannot pick up their item, we may be able to arrange delivery, or an alternative pickup time.”
There is also a student points initiative that will be tracked by the amount of the donated item. Students will earn points for each donation, based on a ranking system.
- Platinum ($500+) – 10 points
- Gold ($200-$499) – 5 points
- Silver ($100-$199) – 3 points
- Bronze (up to $99) – 1 point
The prizes for the three winning classes are still 小蓝视频 discussed but will be kept a surprise for the winner.
“We are really excited about this event and appreciate everyone’s support in making it a success! We invite everyone to participate—whether by attending the showcase, bidding in the auction, or donating items. Together, we can make this event a success and build a brighter future for our students and our community,” said Tomaszewski.
