The evening of April 28 was a big night for the Orcas Montessori School. That night, the school hosted its Annual Auction and Wine Tasting Fundraiser, the school’s biggest fundraiser of the year. But the night’s success wouldn’t have happened without the help and support of our community members and businesses.

The parents and staff of the school were honored by the number of Orcas Island businesses who donated goods and services to be auctioned, the restaurants who generously contributed delicious food to be paired with the wines, and the individuals who gave their time and talent to working at the auction.

The night also saw many members of our community step forward to attend the auction, bidding on items and donating much needed funds to the school’s Appleseed Fund. The Appleseed Fund provides scholarships to island families, helping fulfill the school’s mission of making an excellent preschool education available to every child, regardless of income. The Appleseed Fund is an ongoing effort, and people may still contribute to the fund if they were not able to attend the auction. Donors to the fund receive updates on the classroom and students’ progress. Please contact Director Teresa Chocano at 360-376-5350 if you are interested in helping a child.

The Orcas Montessori School heartily thanks everyone in the community who came together to make the Auction a success. Support for the school is support for our island children, and an investment in all of our futures.

Jessica Kruger

Orcas Island