The Bodine School

Special Events

The Bodine School offers several events throughout the year to raise much needed funds that are directed toward general operations, classroom enhancement, faculty training, technology, and financial aid.  You are sure to find activities and opportunities you’ll enjoy.

Acorn Auction

The Acorn Auction is our biggest and most exciting event of the year, offering great fun, entertainment, and an incredible array of silent and live auction items. This is a not-to-be-missed gala event, with dinner, wine, cash bar, and lots of surprises every year. 

This year's event is Saturday, March 31 at The Racquet Club of Memphis at 6 p.m. 

Corporate sponsors, volunteers, and auction items are needed for this event, and we would welcome your participation in whatever capacity you might choose.  You can donate an item for our live or silent auction.  Advertisements in our catalog can be purchased from $100 to $500, depending on size.  Ads are a great way to market your business, acknowledge a student's achievement, thank a teacher, or just lend your support.  Event Sponsorships range from $250 to $5,000 and carry an array of benefits at each level, including event tickets, catalog ads, and sponsor recognition. For more information, contact the Development Office.

Other Special Events include:

Community Leader Breakfast
This event is not a fundraiser, but rather a true “friend-raiser” for our students and our School.  While here, visitors learn about the mission of The Bodine School and the wonderful resources offered to the students. Guests can even spend time in our Dyslexia Simulation Lab to experience first-hand the struggles faced by Bodine students.  Best of all, the students get to spend time with someone they admire and learn about professions and community roles that may lie in their futures.  You can learn more about this annual event by visiting our Community Outreach page.

Fall Plant Sale
The Bodine Parent Organization hosts a fall plant sale, offering pansies, mums, and other plants to brighten your garden throughout the year.  Order forms will be available in early September and plants will be delivered in October.

Book Fair
The Bodine School Library sponsors the annual Book Fair in November each year, selling books for children of all ages.  

Open House
Sponsored by the Bodine Parent Organization, the Open House is a BBQ dinner and Book Fair for Bodine families.  It is a great evening for everyone to enjoy visiting their child’s classroom, viewing student projects, and visiting with other families.