Events & Fundraisers
STARFISH SOIRéE Biennial Dinner & Auction BIENNIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT SIP & SAVOR ALMONDS SALE
EVENTS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
Churchill hosts a variety of events throughout the year that not only builds our Scholarship Fund but also brings our community together in celebration and support.
Our signature annual fundraiser alternates each year between the Starfish Soirée Dinner & Auction and the Churchill Golf Tournament. We also host our annual Sip & Savor, a festive tasting event featuring local breweries, restaurants and premium wines.
All proceeds from these events benefit the Churchill Scholarship Fund, which provides essential financial assistance to families who might not otherwise be able to access a Churchill education. When you attend, sponsor, or support these events, you’re making a direct difference in the lives of our students – and in the strength of our entire school community.
UPCOMING EVENTS! SAVE-THE-DATES!
- Friday, February 27, 2026: Starfish Soirée Dinner & Auction at the Frontenac Hilton Hotel
STARFISH SOIRéE Biennial Dinner & Auction
Starfish Soirée Dinner & Auction
Friday, February 27, 2026
Join us for Churchill Center & School’s signature biennial event – the Starfish Soirée Dinner & Auction, our largest and most impactful fundraiser benefiting the Churchill Scholarship Fund.
This unforgettable evening brings together our entire community – parents, alumni, friends, faculty, staff and former students – for a night of celebration and support. Guests will enjoy a premier dinner, full bar and an exciting live auction, along with an extensive silent auction featuring exclusive experiences and curated items.
Proceeds from the Starfish Soirée go directly toward scholarships that help make Churchill’s transformative education accessible to families in need. Together, we empower bright students with learning disabilities to reach their full potential and successfully return to mainstream classrooms with confidence.
Since its inception, the Dinner & Auction has raised over $3.4 million in scholarship support!
THANK YOU TO OUR AMAZING EVENT SPONSORS!
STARFISH SPONSORS:
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Acropolis Investment Management
PRESENTING SPONSORS:
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ServiceMaster Restore of St. Louis
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The Kijanko Family
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The Taylor, Villa & Jockenhoefer Families
PLATINUM SPONSORS:
- McBride Homes
DIAMOND SPONSORS:
- Danny & Emily Orthwein
GOLD SPONSORS:
- The Bryan & Pollnow Families
- Haberberger Inc. Mechanical Contractors
SILVER SPONSORS:
- Joel & Rachael Brightfield
- The Stanley Family
SIP & SAVOR
Sip & Savor is Churchill’s annual tasting celebration – an evening of community, connection and culinary delight. Guests enjoy a wonderful selection of wines, craft spirits and tastings from local breweries and restaurants. With live music setting the tone and a premier silent auction adding to the excitement, Sip & Savor is more than just a festive gathering, it’s an event with purpose. Proceeds directly support the Churchill Scholarship Fund, providing essential financial assistance to families in our community.
The 22nd Annual Sip & Savor was held on October 18, 2025. What a night to remember it was! We shared great food, great drinks, great company and great moments - and together, we raised $17,560 for Churchill’s Scholarship Fund!
We’re so grateful to our guests, sponsors and entire community for making this event such a success. Until next year…
Thank you to our amazing event sponsors!
FALL FUNDRAISER – Almonds Sale
2025 was the 30th Anniversary of DeDe’s Chocolate-Covered Almonds Fundraiser! DeDe Lambert, this fundraiser’s namesake, was a past President of the Churchill Board of Trustees and Alumni parent and grandparent, whose son was one of the inaugural 21 students in Churchill’s first summer school class of 1978. DeDe passed away in April 2024, leaving behind a legacy of “paying it forward.” We are happy to honor DeDe each fall with the sale of DeDe’s Chocolate-Covered Almonds, supporting the Churchill Scholarship Fund.
Each box contains one pound of gluten-free, kosher, chocolate-covered almonds and is classically packaged in a white signature box, and imprinted with Churchill Center & School’s logo. Since it’s inception, this fundraiser has raised more than $854,000 for the Scholarship Fund. They are treat, a gift, and a small, well-deserved indulgence to yourself or to anyone on your holiday list!
Churchill Center & School Golf Tournament
What a beautiful day in every way! Churchill’s 8th Biennial Golf Tournament was held on Monday, May 5, 2025 at Greenbriar Hills Country Club to great success. Thank you to all the golfers, volunteers, sponsors, donors, bidders and guests for making it such an outstanding golf outing!
Everyone had a fun day, and most importantly, we raised a record-breaking $138,440 for the Scholarship Fund!
Special thank you to all our amazing event sponsors, including…
- Presenting Sponsors: Haberberger Inc. Mechanical Contractors, The Taylor, Villa & Jockenhoefer Families and Renaissance Financial
- Platinum Sponsors: Broadview Screen Co., McBride Homes and Midwest Petroleum
VIP Foursome Sponsor:
- Clayton Financial Group
- Smith Patrick PC
- The Stephens Family
- Timothy’s The Restaurant
VIP Sponsors:
- The Bryan Family
- Delmar Mortgage & The Levison Family
- The Iverson Group – Neighborhood Loans
- Kadean Construction
- Kirkwood Fire Department
- Summers Compton Wells LLC, Attorneys at Law & The Hickel Family
RUN WITH RANKIN
The 3rd Annual and FINAL Run with Rankin event was held in April 2023. It was a special evening and time to come together to honor and acknowledge Mr. Rankin and his 40 years of dedication and service to our Motor Skills program and our school!
We raised over $9,000 for Churchill’s Scholarship Fund!
- 168 total participants
- 137 in-person racers
- 19 alumni participants
- 32 faculty and staff participants
- 25 volunteers
- Racers from 8 different states
- Over 175 miles run
- Thousands (we’re sure!) of Caribbean Creme refreshing beverages enjoyed
- Millions (we know it!) of smiles shared throughout the evening!
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
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Arteco Global
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BRIGADE Creative
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Caribbean Creme, Inc.
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Excel Signs & Design
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NOOTER – Integrated Multi-Craft Contractors
