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2026 Spring Gala | A Night Of Legacy
Saturday, April 11, 2026
1125 Providence St. Houston TX 77002
Time: 7-11 PM (Bar closes at 10:30 PM)
VIP Reception: 6-7 PM
We look forward to an memorable, adults-only evening at Seremoni Edit Brick House for Wharton DLA's 2026 Spring Gala. The evening will include a VIP reception, hors d’oeuvres, dinner, dancing, and a silent and live auction.
Your support of our PTO through your time, talent, and funds means the world to us--everything you do to unite with and participate in our community makes a world of difference to our village and leaves a legacy for our students.
Questions? Email gala@whartonpto.org
Auction Information ✨ Funding Goals ✨ Community Partners
Auction Opportunities:
- Silent Auction: Open a few weeks before the Gala, offering a wide array of unique items and experiences.
- Live Auction: Experience the thrill of bidding on exclusive items and packages during the Gala.
- Sign up to donate an item by Friday, March 20: Email gala@whartonpto.org
Donation Opportunities (FAQ): We are seeking stellar donations for our auctions, including:
- Unique items and experiences (Deadline: 3/20):
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Drop off your donations in the Front Office, labeled PTO.
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OR Email gala@whartonpto.org to coordinate with the PTO.
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Socials and experience tickets: Earn Perks for Your Kids! Hosting a community social is a fun way to build community while raising funds. These will be available for purchase a few weeks before the Gala. To host a social, click here. Deadline to submit a social is Friday, March 6.
Why Participate?
- Be our students' loudest cheering section: Your generosity directly impacts the quality of our students' education from enrichment programs to classroom supplies, and the scope of our community events from Fall Festival to Movie Nights.
- Team Wharton All-Star: All sponsors and business underwriters will be recognized on WDLA's social media (1.1K followers), digital newsletter (900+ recipients), and at the Gala (250+ attendees).
Leaving a Legacy: This year, we aim to raise over $32,500 to support our entire school community this academic year (25'-26') and into the next (26'-27'), ensuring continued enrichment for our students. Funds go toward:
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International Baccalaureate Program: Covering certification, technology, teacher training, IB planning time, and materials.
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STEM, Music, and Library Initiatives: Enhancing educational resources and opportunities such as instruments, MakerSpace, and others.
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Field Trips and Enrichment Programs: Supporting experiences such as Prelude Music lessons, Alley Theater programs, cultural enrichment assemblies, and the Take the Stage arts curriculum.
- Teacher and Student Appreciation: Teacher lounge refresh, end-of-year staff gift, student appreciation carts
- Strategic School Investments: Restoring and repairing irrigation system, Wharton garden improvements, new trees and landscaping
Community Partners
Business sponsors serve as Event Underwriters to help cover the various costs associated with hosting the Spring Gala. All underwriters will have their name/logo included on event signage and be recognized in WDLA’s digital newsletter, Facebook page, and Instagram account.
Community members interested in participating as Family Sponsors should reach out to gala@whartonpto.org to learn more about family sponsorships for the 2026 Spring Gala.
Partner with us! If you are an event underwriter and would like your business's logo featured, please email a high resolution image file of your logo to gala@whartonpto.org.
Thank you to our amazing community! You mean the world to us, and we truly appreciate all that you do for our village.
