Thursday, March 10th
The Post Oak Hotel

Honoring Julie Crosswell

6:00 Check-In & Cocktail Reception
7:00 Dinner & Program
9:00 Live Music by The Spazmatics


Gala Chairs:
Mary & John Craddock
Illa & Will Gaunt
Sarita & Bob Hixon
Cassie & John Milam


Purchase a Table

If you are interested in purchasing a table, please submit a completed Underwriter Form to gala@cis-houston.org.

Underwriter Levels:

$50,000 Superintendents

  • Distinguished seating for 10 & recognition in all Gala materials

  • Mental Health Initiative: CIS provides a case management model to address at-risk students’ mental health and wellness needs for 2 High Schools  

$25,000 Principals

  • Premier seating for 10 & recognition in all Gala materials

  • Adopt a School: CIS provides supportive guidance and counseling for issues such as self-harm and bullying for 1 Middle School

$15,000 Teachers

  • Preferred seating for 10 & recognition in all Gala materials

  • CIS’ one-on-one mentoring and individual academic support to 300 students

$10,000 Mentors

  • Select seating for 10 & recognition in all Gala materials

  • CIS’ workshops to assist with resumes, college apps, financial aid for 200 students

$5,000 Tutors

  • Reserved seating for 10 & recognition in all Gala materials

  • CIS’ grief and loss support for 6 campuses for one school year

Purchase Tickets

Please let us know the names (first and last) of ticket holders in the comments section.

If you would like a number of tickets not specified below, check “custom amount” and donate $250 x the number of tickets desired.


Make a Donation

If you are unable to attend this year’s Stay In School Gala honoring Julie Crosswell but would still like to show your support, please consider making a donation CIS today.


Thank you to our Underwriters: