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Friends Celebration 2026: Investing in Tomorrow’s Brightest Possibilities

Join the Sandy Spring Friends School community as we come together to invest in tomorrow’s brightest possibilities! This year’s Friends Celebration—formerly known as the PA Auction—will raise vital funds to build the School’s endowment, ensuring that the life-changing gift of an SSFS education remains accessible for generations to come.

As the Parents Association’s premier fundraising event, the Friends Celebration features an online auction open to the entire community, plus an unforgettable evening of dinner, dancing, and a spirited fundraising appeal showcasing the generosity that defines SSFS.

Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 2, 2026 and plan to join us for this inspiring night of community and philanthropy. This event if for our entire community (parents, alumni, grandfriends, monthly meeting members, faculty/staff, former students, etc.) as we celebrate our shared commitment to nurturing bright futures.

Registration will open on February 1, 2026 and close on Friday, April  18th. This event sold out last year, so don't delay in registering! 

2025 PA Auction

Photos from the live event are posted online (public) and in Vidigami (password-protected) 

Please contact the Friends Celebration Clerk, Kelly Rush, at PA.Auctionclerk@ssfs.org with any questions about sponsoring, volunteering, donating to the auction, placing an ad, or more! 

SPONSORDo you own a business? Please consider spring-boarding the auction's success with a sponsorship! Click on the link above or contact Savannah Renehan, renehsa@ssfs.org, for more information.

DONATE TO THE AUCTIONWant to donate to the Friends Celebration Auction? THANK YOU! Please complete this brief form and plan to turn your auction item in to the front desk at Scott House by April 1, 2026. 

In search of: 

  • Vacation rentals
  • Experiences (Dining, Adventure, Travel, etc.)
  • Tickets (sporting, theater, theme parks, etc.)
  • Sport Memorabilia
  • Sport Memorabilia
  • Art

SIGN UP TO CURATE AN AUCTION BASKETThe Friends Celebration Planning Committee needs expert shoppers! Please consider donating a themed-basket with items curated by you! Your taste and expertise will make for an unforgettable auction. Please make sure to complete the Auction  Donation Form and turn your basket in to the front desk at Scott House by April 1, 2026.

VOLUNTEERJoin the dedicated, passionate, hardworking, and fun Friends Celebration committee - all are welcome. Many hands make like work and we need your help!

BUY AN ADInterested in supporting the school and/or boosting your business? Consider placing an ad in the digital program. All camera ready ad copy must be emailed to giving@ssfs.org by April 1, 2026 to be included in the 2026 Friends Celebration Digital Program.

Ad Specs:

  • Business card-sized (3.5 in x 2 in)
  • .png file
  • 300 dpi