2026 Annual Gala - A Record-Breaking Evening of Community

On April 11, the French International community came together for its Annual Gala. It was an unforgettable evening at The Redd on Salmon, raising a record-breaking $335,000 for our school.

This year’s theme, The Stories that Shape Us, celebrated the moments, experiences, and connections that define our community, while also honoring the stories our students are just beginning to write.

This year’s Special Appeal was in support of transforming the South Field, located near the new Maternelle buildings, with turf and sporting equipment for PE and recess programming. Our community responded with incredible generosity, led by a $100,000 matching gift from an anonymous family. Together, our community rose to the challenge, contributing a total of $200,000 toward creating a space where students of all ages can play, learn, and grow.

The success of the evening was made possible by the dedication and creativity of our volunteers, who coordinated art projects and baskets and worked to make the event run smoothly. A special thank you to the Gala Committee for their leadership, and to Chair Brie Fisher and Vice Chair Michelle Feldman.

Most importantly, thank you to our entire community for showing up, celebrating together, and supporting the mission of the French International School.