The first annual Bearden Foundation online auction will start Thursday at 7 a.m. and last until Friday at 7 p.m.
The online auction is being held in conjunction with the annual Bearden Golf Classic.
The Foundation’s mission is to raise money for Bearden and allow for a successful school environment. The Foundation was looking to find a new exciting way to raise money for the school.
“We are trying to find new ways to fundraise funds for Bearden to support different programs, teachers, activities, and things like that,” said Bearden teacher Mrs. Anna Graham, who first proposed the idea of the auction to the Foundation.
The Foundation supports student education throughout many different ways in the school.
“We do things like the fluid exchanger for the CTE department, visual arts printer cartridges, biotechnology kits, orchestra sound system, whiteboards, tables, new chairs, and pictures around the school,” Bearden Foundation member Heather Kyle said.
Special items to bid on include the 2025 graduation package, VIP prom package, exclusive football seats, family athletics pass, principal for the day, and reserved parking.
When brainstorming ideas for the auction, Mrs. Graham went to Bearden students and asked what they would like their parents to bid on. Many of the responses were attainable for the school.
Their main responses were reserved parking and having outside food brought to their class.
“The things we have the biggest leverage for are prom, parking, and graduation,” Mrs. Graham said.
One of the most exciting auction items is 10 reserved parking spots for the 2025-2026 school year. This is exciting for students who don’t want to worry about having to find a spot in the morning or that have to leave for off-campus learning. It is important to note that only rising juniors and seniors are eligible.
“Kids who are doing off campus classes or if you get here at 8:25, you don’t have to worry about parking,” Kyle said.
To learn more about the online auction, go to bhsfoundation.org or https://app.givebacks.gives/bhsgolfclassic/Campaign/Details.