In support of bringing our community together and celebrating our 56th year, the Barnesville School of Arts & Sciences is hosting our annual in-person Gala and Auction on March 14, 2026, at Bally Cliff Farm in Poolesville, Maryland. Attendees include our families and their guests, local community members, teachers, administrators, and business leaders from within the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia representing a wide geographic area.

To make this event a true triumph, we are asking for your help knowing we are always stronger when we stand together on behalf of all our students. Thus, we invite your participation as we raise money for our community for one common goal – to make it possible for us to fulfill our Strategic Plan by Empowering Student Excellence, Exemplifying an Inclusive Community, Communicating our Identity, and Strengthening our Financial Sustainability.

We would be honored if your organization would consider supporting our event by becoming a financial sponsor. The importance of your support cannot be overstated, as each gift impacts the life and education of our Barnesville students and community.

CLICK HERE to review all Sponsorship Options Sheet.

If you'd prefer to make your payment by Check, CLICK HERE to access the Sponsorship Form.

Note: After February 25th, tickets cannot be guaranteed, if a sponsorship is received after this date, a representative from the school will contact you to confirm seat availability.  Sponsorships will continue to be accepted through and after the event, until March 20, 2026.

If you require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us at gala@barnesvilleschool.org.

Thank you in advance for your generosity and JOYful wishes from everyone at Barnesville School of Arts & Sciences.

With sincere gratitude,

The Gala Planning Committee: Maribel Miranda Lopez, Janine Thomas, Dina Basar, Karen & Dan Shaver, Keisha Johnstone, Hannah Pecoraro, Colin Berry, and Tatyana Riley
And the Director of Enrollment Management & Advancement: Laura K. Mears 301-972-0341, 315.

2026 Barnesville School Gala & Auction: Rooted in Community
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Bally Cliff Farm, Poolesville, Maryland
Rooted in Community Sponsorships
Package Name Amount Quantity Subtotal

Event Sponsor - BRANCHING OUT SPONSOR (1 Ticket) $0.00

Event Sponsor - STANDING STRONG SPONSOR (2 Tickets) (2 included) $0.00

Event Sponsor - GROWING A LEGACY SPONSOR (4 Tickets) (4 included) $0.00

Event Sponsor - ROOTED IN COMMUNITY SPONSOR (6 Tickets) (6 included) $0.00

Event Sponsor - SEED SPONSOR $0.00

Event Sponsor - ROOTED SPONSOR $0.00
Registration opens: Thursday, January 15, 2026
Registration closes: Friday, March 20, 2026

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  • Marshfield Associates
  • The R. Edwin and Winsome S. Brown Foundation
  • Ms. Angela Hoffacker
  • Mr. Jonathan Tomares
  • Route 28 Real Estate
  • Dale Glass
  • Mrs. Susanne J Johnson
  • Mr. Justin Shay
  • Mr. Tom Stevens
  • Ms. Catie Trombley
  • Mr. Gary Williams
  • XML Financial Group