Jacksonville, Fla. – The Diocese of St. Augustine’s Morning Star School will host the 7th annual “A Night on the St. Johns” Gala and Auction on May 5, from 6 to 9 p.m., at The Haskell Building, 111 Riverside Ave. in Jacksonville. Proceeds from the gala and auction will be used to fund specialized education programs, state-of-the-art technology, and this year, the establishment of a tuition assistance fund to help families who can’t afford a special education for their child.
“For more than 60 years, Morning Star School has provided a quality education for its students,” said Principal Jean Barnes. “Our gala is a fun event for a wonderful cause.”
Inspired by the popular Cinco de Mayo celebration, the gala will feature Mexican inspired cocktails, food and fun novelty items. And guests can dance the night away while bidding on items during the silent auction.
Tickets are $75/person, and the event is open to the public. For more details about the auction and the school, call Maria Johnson at (904) 721-2144 or email development@morningstar-jax.org.
About Morning Star School
Founded in 1956 by Archbishop Joseph P. Hurley, Morning Star School serves students who have a diagnosed learning disability, attention deficit disorders, high-functioning autism and mild intellectual disorders. The school has a unique model – a 12:1 student-teacher ratio and individualized education. The school is open to students in grade school and high school.
DATE: March 27, 2018
CONTACT: Kathleen Bagg
(904) 262-1705/office
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