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Strong communities grow from strong roots.

Sparta is built on hard work, family, and generations of agricultural producers who know that a healthy harvest starts with strong roots. We are proud to be a community “On the Ridge,” and just as our orchards and farms grow because they are carefully planted, nurtured, and supported, so do our students.

For 35 years, the Sparta Education Foundation (SEF) has worked to inspire learning and empower success. We know when our community invests in our schools, we can create opportunities for students to grow, learn, and thrive.

Join us “On the Ridge” for a joyful evening of celebration featuring 

dinner, drinks, a silent auction, and a short program highlighting 

the impact of the Sparta Education Foundation. 

Thursday, March 11, 2027 | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

The Casnovia Barn | 14118 Kenowa Avenue, Kent City

Sponsorship Opportunities

Legacy Sponsor | $10,000

• 16 Tickets with Reserved Tables

• Opportunity to Speak at Event

• Verbal recognition at event

• Logo Prominently Featured at Event

• Logo Prominently Displayed on Marketing Material

• Logo on SEF Website with link to your website

• Four exclusive Social Media posts

• Only one sponsorship available at this level

Harvest Sponsor | $5,000

• 8 Tickets with Reserved Table

• Logo Featured at Event

• Logo Displayed on Marketing Material

• Logo on SEF Website with link to your website

• Two exclusive Social Media posts

• Only four sponsorships available at this level

Grower Sponsor | $2,500  

• 4 Tickets

• Logo Featured at Event

• Logo Displayed on Marketing Material

• Logo Featured on SEF website

• Logo Featured on Social Media

• One exclusive Social Media post

• Verbal recognition at event

 Root Sponsor | $1,000

• 2 Tickets
• Name Featured at Event
• Name on Marketing Material
• Name Featured on Social Media
• Name Featured on SEF Website
• Two Social Media posts with other sponsors
• Verbal recognition at event

Greenhouse Sponsor | $250

• 1 Ticket

• Name Featured at Event

• Name Featured on Social Media

• One Social Media post with other sponsors

Tickets | $50

 

To take advantage of all marketing opportunities and so SEF can properly plan, please make your commitment as soon as possible.  Deadline January 15, 2027. 

Please make final payments by March 1, 2027.

 Your support helps SEF provide grants for innovative opportunities that make a lasting difference in a student's experience. In recent years, SEF funds provided:

• Basil, the comfort dog for Ridgeview Elementary who will provide comfort and emotional support so young students feel safe and ready to learn.

• The NeuroBrew coffee cart, run by middle school ASD students providing hands on opportunities, teamwork, customer service, money management and job-readiness skills in a supportive, real-world setting.

• Funding for over 20 field trips for all ages in 2025-2026 school year.

• Classroom resources and innovative learning tools that give teachers new ways to engage and inspire their students.

• Opportunities for students to experience the arts, financial education, health and wellness, and so much more.

We hope you will consider being part of Blue & White Night – On the Ridge through one of the sponsorship opportunities.