Join us for an unforgettable evening on Saturday, May 31, 2025, as we gather to honor Dr. Wheeler and to celebrate the community that has built the legacy of St. Thomas School over the past two decades. This special evening, hosted at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue, is an opportunity to come together in gratitude, connection, and celebration. Prepare for heartfelt tributes, sharing cherished memories, and the opportunity to reflect on the transformative impact Dr. Wheeler has had on our students, faculty, and families. We warmly invite all parents and guardians, as well as former parents and trustees, to be part of this event as we honor the past and look forward to the future of STS. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
A Special Giving Opportunity
The Kirk M. Wheeler Faculty and Staff Endowment
We have launched a new giving opportunity in Dr. Wheeler's honor. The Kirk M. Wheeler Faculty and Staff Endowment will help the school achieve and sustain levels of compensation (including salary, benefits, and other incentives) for the faculty and staff that are competitive with the best schools in the nation. This fund also provides professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and seminars. There will be an opportunity to contribute to this endowment through our raise-the-paddle effort the night of the gala.
Event Details
Gratitude gala
Evening of Saturday, May 31, 2025
Hyatt Regency - Bellevue
In planning a fitting tribute to Kirk in his final year, we've created two unique celebratory and fundraising events. Our typical March auction has shifted to May to provide a fond farewell for Dr. Wheeler at the end of his illustrious 20-year career at STS. This event will not feature live auction items and will instead focus on a new giving opportunity, The Kirk M. Wheeler Faculty and Staff Endowment. We will kick off the festivities with an online auction in March which will support our operating budget. Our extended STS community is invited to participate in either or both exciting events. We hope you'll join us.
Online Auction
Opens Friday, March 14, 2025 at 9 a.m.Closes Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 9 p.m.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Gratitude Gala?
- Who is invited to attend?
- How do I RSVP?
- What will the raise-the-paddle support?
- What should I wear?
- What and when is the online auction?
- How can I become an event sponsor?
- Who should I contact if I have questions not answered here?
What is the Gratitude Gala?
Who is invited to attend?
How do I RSVP?
What will the raise-the-paddle support?
What should I wear?
What and when is the online auction?
How can I become an event sponsor?
Who should I contact if I have questions not answered here?
Our Sponsors
Each year generous sponsors help underwrite the cost of the event by purchasing space in our event catalog. Sponsors at each level are recognized in a variety of ways including: listing in our email newsletters and event website, featured on our online bidding page, displayed on our event screens, and published in our event catalog.
Watch this space for information about sponsoring the Gratitude Gala.