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Join us on Friday, May 2, 2025, at The Waters for the 2025 Oshkosh Area School District (OASD) Education Foundation Fundraising Gala. Proceeds from this third anual event will benefit Oshkosh student athletics, adaptive sports, and competitive co-curriculars.

This year’s gala theme is Derby Day! Don your “derby best” and your favorite hat or fascinator and get ready to experience and support programs that build leadership, teamwork, and character in our students.

TICKET INFORMATION
$100 per person

RSVP / Purchase Tickets

EVENT LINEUP
Friday, May 2 • 6 pm • The Waters - 1393 Washington Ave, Oshkosh, WI
(mingling, hors d'oeuvres buffet, cocktails, and more)

EVENT CAPTAINS
Carrie Bores • Dawn Davis • Marla Kopeky • Morgan Meier • Meredith Ottman
Frank Seckar • Matt Sonnleitner • Dan Weisse • Chris Wright

 

"THANK YOU!"
Sponsors

Triple Crown

JEK Foundation

Garland of Roses

Avergent
Bray Architects
Nicolet Bank
 

Champion

HPS | PayMedix
Miron Construction

Promoter

Aither Health, LLC

In-Kind Donors

Sturgeon Spirits
The Waters

Become a Sponsor

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Triple Crown - $10,000
Garland of Roses - $5,000
Champion - $2,500
Promoter - $1,000

For more information on sponsorship opportunities for the 2025 Gala, contact Theresa Duren, OASD Education Foundation Director,  at
920.424.0395 x 2091 or theresa.duren@oshkosh.k12.wi.us

Donate to the Wish List

The 2025 Gala Wish List was compiled by Oshkosh Area School District activities directors and reflects current needs. Individuals may directly fund any items on the wish list, which will then be secured for the following school year.

Check out the Wish List items below!

2025 Gala Wish List

PURCHASE WISH LIST ITEM

Click button above or individual links below to purchase a Wish List item online (via the OASD Education Foundation Athletic/Facilities Fund at the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation; list the item in the “Donation Instructions” box).

Wish List: Buy Equipment

Athletic Teams

School Activity Item Price  Qty   Buy Now  
North Baseball Cage Turf and Poles $50,000 1 Buy!
West Baseball Jackets $150 1 of 24 Buy!
Both Basketball Shooting Station $9,000 2 Buy!
West Football Sideline Replay Cart $4,000 1 Buy!
West Football Footballs FUNDED! ($2,000)
North Football Helmets $400 20 Buy!
Both Golf Rain Suits FUNDED! ($4,500)
Co-op Gymnastics Strap Bar/Uneven Bars $2,700 1 Buy!
Co-op Gymnastics Balance Beam $4,500 1 Buy!
Both Soccer Backstop Net $1,160 3 Buy!
West Soccer Benches $1,800 6 Buy!
North Softball Backstop $50,000 1 Buy!
West Softball Indoor Batting Cage $18,000 1 Buy!
West Softball Backpack FUNDED! ($2,000)
Both Swimming Starting Block $1,700 6 Buy!
West Swimming Starter for Timing System $3,000 1 Buy!
North Tennis Garage FUNDED! ($20,000)
Both Track Pole Vault Pit $18,000 2 Buy!
Both Track High Jump Pit $10,000 2 Buy!
West Track Discus Cage $8,000 1 Buy!
Both Track Hurdles $150 100 Buy!
West Volleyball Standards | Official Stands $7,500 1 Buy!
West Volleyball HUDL Camera FUNDED! ($2,000)
North Wrestling Mat $10,000 1 Buy!


Athletic Training and Other Needs

School Activity Item Price  Qty   Buy Now  
Both All Athletics History Kiosk $8,000 2 Buy!
West All Athletics Weight Room Benches $850 20 Buy!
West All Athletics Door 20 LOGO Wrap (Doors) $1,500 1 Buy!
West All School Door 24 Front Desk LOGO Wrap $2,200 1 Buy!
West All School Door 24 LOGO Wrap $3,300 1 Buy!
West All Athletics LOGO Wrap Inside Door 20 $12,000 1 Buy!
North All Athletics (gym sports) Padded Chairs FUNDED! ($3,600)
Both Athletic Training Whirlpool $10,000 2 Buy!
West Athletic Training Whirlpool $7,975 1 Buy!
Both Athletic Training Hydrocollator FUNDED! ($3,600)
North Athletic Training Taping Table FUNDED! ($2,000)
North Athletic Training Desks (2) FUNDED! ($1,500)
North Athletic Training Treatment Table FUNDED! ($2,200)

 

Wish List: Sponsor a Team

Your generous donations to "Sponsor a Team" will directly support activities and resources that fall outside the district's standard funding commitment. By sponsoring a team, you're helping to bridge the gap between basic program requirements and the exceptional experiences that allow our students to thrive and reach their full potential.

Click the "Sponsor!" links below to to Sponsor a Team (via the OASD Education Foundation Athletic/Facilities Fund at the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation; list the team in the “Donation Instructions” box).

Co-op Teams (Oshkosh North and Oshkosh West)

 School  Team Sponsorship Levels
$100 | $250 | $500 | $1000
 Funded
Both Adapted Sports League Sponsor Now! List ADAPTED SPORTS in "Donation Instructions" Box.  
Co-op Gymnastics Sponsor Now! List GYMNASTICS in "Donation Instructions" Box. $500
Co-op Hockey - Boys Sponsor Now! List NORTH MOCK TRIAL in "Donation Instructions" Box.

 

Co-op Hockey - Girls Sponsor Now! List NORTH MOCK TRIAL in "Donation Instructions" Box.  

 

Oshkosh North Teams

 School  Team Sponsorship Levels
$100 | $250 | $500 | $1000
 Funded
North Bowling Sponsor Now! List NORTH BOWLING in "Donation Instructions" Box.  
North Math Team Sponsor Now! List NORTH MATH in "Donation Instructions" Box.  
North Mock Trial Sponsor Now! List NORTH MOCK TRIAL in "Donation Instructions" Box.  
North Trapshooting Sponsor Now! List NORTH TRAPSHOOTING in "Donation Instructions" Box.  
North Baseball Sponsor Now! List NORTH BASEBALL in "Donation Instructions" Box. $100
North Basketball - Boys Sponsor Now! List NORTH BOYS BASKETBALL in "Donation Instructions" Box.  
North Basketball - Girls Sponsor Now! List NORTH GIRLS BASKETBALL in "Donation Instructions" Box. $500
North Cross Country Sponsor Now! List NORTH CROSS COUNTRY in "Donation Instructions" Box. $500
North Dance Team Sponsor Now! List NORTH DANCE TEAM in "Donation Instructions" Box.  
North Football Sponsor Now! List NORTH FOOTBALL in "Donation Instructions" Box.  
North Golf - Boys Sponsor Now! List NORTH BOYS GOLF in "Donation Instructions" Box.  
North Golf - Girls Sponsor Now! List NORTH GIRLS GOLF in "Donation Instructions" Box.  
       
North Soccer - Girls Sponsor Now! List NORTH GIRLS SOCCER in "Donation Instructions" Box. $500
North Soccer - Boys Sponsor Now! List NORTH BOYS SOCCER in "Donation Instructions" Box.  
North  Softball - Girls Sponsor Now! List NORTH GIRLS SOFTBALL in "Donation Instructions" Box. $500
North Swimming - Boys Sponsor Now! List NORTH BOYS SWIMMING in "Donation Instructions" Box.  
North Swimming - Girls Sponsor Now! List NORTH GIRLS SWIMMING in "Donation Instructions" Box.  
North Tennis - Boys Sponsor Now! List NORTH BOYS TENNIS in "Donation Instructions" Box.  
North Tennis - Girls Sponsor Now! List NORTH GIRLS TENNIS in "Donation Instructions" Box.  
North Track and Field - Boys Sponsor Now! List NORTH BOYS TRACK in "Donation Instructions" Box. $1,000
North Track and Field - Girls Sponsor Now! List NORTH GIRLS TRACK in "Donation Instructions" Box. $500
North Volleyball Sponsor Now! List NORTH VOLLEYBALL in "Donation Instructions" Box.  
North Wrestling Sponsor Now! List NORTH WRESTLING in "Donation Instructions" Box.  

 

Oshkosh West Teams

 School  Team Sponsorship Levels
$100 | $250 | $500 | $1000
 Funded
West Bowling Sponsor Now! List WEST BOWLING in "Donation Instructions" Box.  
West Math Team Sponsor Now! List WEST MATH in "Donation Instructions" Box.  
West Mock Trial Sponsor Now! List WEST MOCK TRIAL in "Donation Instructions" Box.  
West Trapshooting Sponsor Now! List WEST TRAPSHOOTING in "Donation Instructions" Box.  
West Baseball Sponsor Now! List WEST BASEBALL in "Donation Instructions" Box.  
West Basketball - Boys Sponsor Now! List WEST BOYS BASKETBALL in "Donation Instructions" Box. $50
West Basketball - Girls Sponsor Now! List WEST GIRLS BASKETBALL in "Donation Instructions" Box. $100
West Cross Country Sponsor Now! List WEST CROSS COUNTRY in "Donation Instructions" Box.  
West Dance Team Sponsor Now! List WEST DANCE TEAM in "Donation Instructions" Box.  
West Football Sponsor Now! List WEST FOOTBALL in "Donation Instructions" Box.  
West Golf - Boys Sponsor Now! List WEST BOYS GOLF in "Donation Instructions" Box.  
West Golf - Girls Sponsor Now! List WEST GIRLS GOLF in "Donation Instructions" Box.  
West Soccer - Girls Sponsor Now! List WEST GIRLS SOCCER in "Donation Instructions" Box.  
West Soccer - Boys Sponsor Now! List WEST BOYS SOCCER in "Donation Instructions" Box.  
West Softball - Girls Sponsor Now! List WEST GIRLS SOFTBALL in "Donation Instructions" Box.  
West Swimming - Boys Sponsor Now! List WEST BOYS SWIMMING in "Donation Instructions" Box.  
West Swimming - Girls Sponsor Now! List WEST GIRLS SWIMMING in "Donation Instructions" Box. $800
West Tennis - Boys Sponsor Now! List WEST BOYS TENNIS in "Donation Instructions" Box.  
West Tennis - Girls Sponsor Now! List WEST GIRLS TENNIS in "Donation Instructions" Box.  
West Track and Field - Boys Sponsor Now! List WEST BOYS TRACK in "Donation Instructions" Box.  
West Track and Field - Girls Sponsor Now! List WEST GIRLS TRACK in "Donation Instructions" Box.  
West Volleyball Sponsor Now! List WEST VOLLEYBALL in "Donation Instructions" Box. $500
West Wrestling Sponsor Now! List WEST WRESTLING in "Donation Instructions" Box.  

Making a Difference Together

Your support is crucial to enhancing public school athletics, adaptive sports, and competitive co-curricular programs. These programs create:

  • Inclusive opportunities for all students
  • Enhanced physical and mental well-being
  • Leadership and teamwork skills
  • Academic success and school pride
  • Future leaders prepared for lifelong success

Our Impact

The collaboration between public and private sectors ensures all students can participate in transformative athletic and competitive programs, regardless of their circumstances. Your participation helps us continue this tradition of excellence while building a stronger, more inclusive community.


About the OASD Education Foundation: The OASD Education Foundation engages the community in supporting Oshkosh public schools and is committed to providing resources for innovation, fine arts, athletics, scholarships, and other resources to enhance students' lives.  Established in 2012, the OASD Education Foundation funds are managed by the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation, a nonprofit organization whose donors enjoy maximum tax advantages.