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DISCOVER OUR WORLD 2026 SPONSORSHIP opportunities
Diamond Printing and Prizes Raffle Ticket Sponsor - $2000
Royal Court Sponsor - $1,500
Royal Benefactor(s) - $1,000
The Crowning king and queen - $1,000
The Masters of MElody - $500
Don’t mask your love for discovery- $250
behind the mask- $100
BASKET SPONSORS
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Dear Discovery Families and Business Owners,
I hope you're well. I’m reaching out on behalf of Discovery Charter School, a public K-8 school in Northwest Indiana serving the community since 2010. Over 15 years, we’ve grown from under 300 to about 500 students, providing a result-oriented, place-based education.
Our annual "Discover Our World" fundraiser–a Masquerade Ball, is on Friday, April 10, 2026, drawing over 225 community members. It will take place at Blue Chip Events Center. Funds raised support place-based learning initiatives, technology, land acquisition, environmental learning and extracurricular activities.
As a charter school, we rely on grants, fundraising, and community support—since we don’t receive property tax funding. We would be delighted if you would consider a donation of a silent auction item (gift certificates, services, or merchandise) to help us reach our goals. Your donation is tax-deductible and vital for enhancing our students’ education.
Support from local businesses shows a commitment to education and our community.
For questions, contact Lisa Gonzalez at lgonzalez@discoverycharter.org or 219-805-1326.
Thank you for your support!
—DOW 411—
What is Discover Our World aka DOW? Discover Our World is Discovery’s largest fundraiser. The profits of DOW are utilized for Discovery’s Development Fund. Discover Our World is also a time to reflect on the past and celebrate Discovery’s future with those that make it possible—all of our stakeholders—YOU.
What is the Development Fund? The Development Fund is the school’s fundraising account which helps to assist Discovery’s larger projects that support our students and staff. Some examples include:
Barn Rehab
New Roof
Mold Remediation
Playground Equipment
Outdoor Playground
Open Field (next to the barn)
Barn Remodel/Outfitting
What is the attire for DOW? There is typically some kind of theme, but really and truly anything goes. You can dress up in a fancy dress or dress down in jeans and a sweater or anything in between. The 2026 theme is Masquerade Ball…but anything goes!! Don’t not come because you don’t like to dress up, throw on your fancy pajamas and celebrate Discovery with us.
How much are tickets? Ticket prices pre-sale are $60/each only until March 1. They will go up to $75 after that until March 31st. No tickets will be sold after March 31st.
Is food served? A sit-down dinner and soft drinks are included with each paid ticket. Cash bar also available.
What is the atmosphere at DOW? There is always plenty of entertainment and we work in a fun theme each year. Expect lots of mingling and laughs and time for parents and staff to have fun in an upbeat setting. Auction items include teacher times, VIP car line spots, student art and many more desirable items/gift certificates and adventures from local businesses and beyond.
Who attends DOW? EVERYONE is welcome and encouraged to attend DOW! Bring your friends and family (over 21) and mingle with your Discovery community.
Who volunteers for DOW? We need all the volunteers we can get. DOW is a huge undertaking. It takes hundreds of hours to put it together. We need volunteers to solicit sponsors, auctions items, collect basket items from classrooms, organize baskets, volunteer for set up, clean up and during the event.
Can I help if I’m unable to attend? YES!! You can help with the pre-planning, you can sell raffle tickets, you can solicit businesses, you can donate, you can sponsor. Reach out if you want to help but don’t know how.
How do I volunteer? Email lgonzalez@discoverycharter.org or call or text Lisa at 219-805-1326