McKinley Thatcher Auction. Our flagship fundraising event that helps generate the majority of funding for essential school programs.

To Our McKinley-Thatcher Community:

YOUR SUPPORT IS NEEDED MORE THAN EVER! The stakes have never been higher to make our McKinley-Thatcher PTA Auction a success. Without your support, we will be forced to make devastating cuts that will fundamentally change the McKinley-Thatcher experience.

It’s time for our big event - the McKinley-Thatcher Auction!

It’s time! The McKinley-Thatcher 2026 Virtual Auction is officially open, and you can start bidding on amazing items and experiences right from your phone or laptop. Your bids will make a difference to reach our goal of raising $250,000, which will help close McT’s funding gap and sustain vital roles at our school like our librarian, counselor, and paraprofessionals.

So what exactly can you win? Here’s a quick peek what is available:

⛰️ Vacation stays around Colorado, from Breckenridge and Buena Vista to Twin Lakes, and more!

🏅 Adult field days for some friendly competition with fellow McT parents

🥃 Tastings and tours at local distilleries like Laws, Leopold Bros, and Family Jones

🍽️ Date night packages with restaurant gift certificates from top dining spots on South Pearl Street and South Broadway

🧶 Classes to release your inner crafter - learn to arrange flowers, create paper flowers, and knit with others in our McT community

🎉 Fun unique outings and activities with your favorite teachers and staff

And so much more! From movie tickets and spa treatments to photo sessions and pet goodies…we have you covered.

The deadline to bid is Friday, March 13 at 7:45 PM MDT. Don’t wait to get started!

And make sure you have your tickets for the Live Auction!

We are less than 2 weeks away from our live auction! This is your last week to purchase tickets to join us in person on March 13, 2026 for the live auction celebration at Moss Denver. Join us for a fun night with fellow McT families, teachers and staff, and enjoy:

🍸 Food, beer, wine & two signature cocktails

⏰ Extended happy hour

🌙 Iftar meal at 7:05 PM

🎉 High-energy live auction finale

🧒 PTA funded childcare for auction attendees (registration cut-off 3/11)

If you have questions or want to help in other ways, please email our PTA auction committee at mctauction@gmail.com.

Let’s come together to support our kids and make this event bigger than ever!

Logo for McKinley-Thatcher Elementary Auction featuring a mountain range, yellow sun, and an eagle.