Swing with Shorewood 2026 Gala & Auction
Inspiring Creativity and Learning in Shorewood Public Schools
Mark your calendars for an unforgettable evening! The Shorewood SEED Foundation is thrilled to invite you to the next Swing with Shorewood Gala and Auction on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the beautiful St. Kate – The Arts Hotel.
Join us as we celebrate the incredible community of families, businesses, teachers, and administrators that makes Shorewood Public Schools exceptional. Over the past 20 years, thanks to your generous support, the SEED Foundation has raised over $5,000,000 to promote educational excellence in the Shorewood School District.
This elegant evening will feature:
🎨 A stunning venue in the heart of Milwaukee
🎶 Live entertainment
🖼️ A silent and live auction with exclusive items and experiences
🍽️ Delicious food and drinks
💃 Dancing and celebration with friends and neighbors
None of this would be possible without YOU! Together, we are making a lasting impact on our schools, teachers, and students. Let’s come together once again to make a difference.
Save the Date:
📅 Saturday, March 14, 2026
📍 St. Kate – The Arts Hotel
🎟️ $175 per person or $1,750/table for up to 10
Stay tuned for ticket details and opportunities to donate items, sponsorship options and other ways to get involved.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you and show our collective support for Shorewood Public Schools!
REMEMBER: ALL funds raised at Swing from ticket sales and sponsorships to raffle and online auction sales, etc. will be DOUBLED for TWICE THE IMPACT thanks to the FUND THE FUTURE matching campaign!
ATTEND THE GALA
Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 5:30pm
BECOME A SPONSOR OR ADVERTISER
Several sponsorship levels are available, including various ad sizes for recognition in our program and will be displayed on screen during the gala.
RAFFLE
Grand Prize – $1,500 Southwest Airlines Voucher
$5 for 1 ticket, $25 for 6 tickets, $100 for 30 Tickets
Watch for Swing raffle ticket sellers at most upcoming school concerts and events.
Need not be present at time of drawing to win.
DONATE ITEMS FOR THE ONLINE AUCTION
Things to consider donating: sports tickets, vacation rentals, gift cards, certificates for restaurants or services, cooking lessons, wine, beer, cocktails. Really anything you think kids or parents will love!
DONATE WINE TO THE WINE PULL
The wine pull will be held at the gala on 3/14/26. To donate bottles please use the form below or attend our Wine Social at SCOUT on February 12 at 7pm. Click for more info.
BID ONLINE!
This year’s auction features jewelry, artwork, wine & spirits, hotels, kids stuff, baskets, gift certificates to the best restaurants in town, parties, classes, and so much more.
LINK WILL GO LIVE ON 3/6 TO BID ON ONLINE AUCTION ITEMS
Swing with Shorewood Committee
Event Chairs
Carman Empey & Mandy Krueger
Event Committee Members
Shawn Brown (Finance Chair)
Sarah Hammond
Elisabeth Kodner
Lisa Kovalcik
Sarah Lehmann (Online Auction Chair)
Sadhna Lindvall
Vashti Lozier
Ivy McConnell
Matthew McGovern
Melissa Nelsen
Angie Price (Marketing & SHS Volunteer Chair)
Amanda Root (Wine Pull Co-Chair)
Lindsay M. Schmit
Hanna Seegers (Decor Chair)
Elizabeth Silverstein
Kelly Stason (Southwest Raffle & Wine Pull Co-Chair)
Keith Stason
SPONSORS
