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AUCTION 101

Q: What is the purpose of the auction? 
A:  The NHE Auction is the PTA’s largest fundraising event of the year. Funds raised for the event form the backbone of our operating budget, which provides vital initiatives and services to our school. Special Buddies, field trips, technology, campus improvements, classroom materials, support staff salaries, and many other programs and initiatives are supported solely by funds raised at Auction.

Q: When and where does the auction take place?
A:  The 2025-26 NHE Auction is Friday, April 10, 2026 at the Pine Forest Country Club. Follow NHE on Instagram @nottinghamelementary_pta to make sure you don’t miss auction announcements.

Q: What happens at auction?
A: This incredible night for NHE parents includes refreshments, heavy appetizers, a fantastic DJ and special event enhancers tied to the theme. Patrons can bid on a variety of items and experiences donated by parents, local businesses, and community members to raise funds toward our auction goal.  We have a raffle, silent auction, live auction, and other fun opportunities to make an impact – the highest bidder wins!

Q: What types of items are sold at auction?
A: Auction items vary widely and generally include gift certificates to local restaurants, tickets to sports events, vacation packages, and unique student experiences like "Principal for a Day" or "Lunch with a Teacher." We often have categories for kids, moms, dads, families, and home.

Q: How can I participate in the auction?
A: You can purchase a ticket to attend the event when they go on sale in the fall, but if you can’t make it, fret not! You can still participate online by placing bids virtually on the Auctria app. As the auction nears, watch for details via our social channels and the weekly school newsletter. Event ticket-holders will also receive additional details about registration, bidding procedures, and any other special instructions.

Q: Do I need to be a parent or a member of the school community to participate?
A: While you do not have to be a parent (or PTA member for that matter), we do ask that all of our guests are either parents or guardians to a current or rising NHE student.  This is an adults-only event.

Q: How can I donate items or services to the auction?
A: We would love help making our silent and live auction enticing and exciting! You can donate items or services by contacting auction@nottinghampta.org.  A complete list of sponsorship opportunities can be found here.

Q: What happens to the money raised from the auction?
A: All funds raised from the auction go directly to support school programs, supplies and more.

Q: Who do I reach out to for more information on anything not found here?
A: For more information, you can reach out to auction@nottinghampta.org and we will get your question answered!

Q: Why would I want to attend auction?
A: The auction is always a fun time of fellowship with old and new friends from the NHE community. Costumes are not required, but they are encouraged! Groups often dress up together in theme, ride buses or carpool, even gather at a pre-party. Many staff and teachers also attend. The night's motto is "It's for the kids!" Come, enjoy, dance, laugh, and go home with something fun from the silent or live auction.

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