Idalou Education Foundation

08/26/2026

📣CALLING ALL IDALOU ALUMNI 📣

It’s time to reconnect, reminisce, and celebrate the memories that brought us all together!🐾

Join us for the ALL-ALUMNI REUNION during the Idalou Cotton Fest at the Juicy Lucy's Veggies / Idalou Harvest Co!

🗓️September 12, 2026
📍Juicy Lucy's Veggies / Idalou Harvest Co
⏰ 5:00-7:00 PM

Whether you graduated recently or it’s been a few decades, this reunion is for YOU! Come catch up with old classmates, share stories, make new memories, and celebrate the incredible community that makes Idalou special.

🤩Bring your friends. Bring your memories. Bring your school spirit 🐾
🎓ALL ALUMNI - ALL YEARS - ARE INVITED 🎉

LET’S MAKE THIS REUNION ONE TO REMEMBER!

08/21/2026

🎉 The Idalou Education Foundation Auction ends tonight at 10PM 🎉

Check out all of our amazing auction items and start bidding today! Every bid helps support our students and teachers. 💚💛

🔗 Bid here: https://iefgalaauction2026.ggo.bid/n/package-list

08/19/2026

🎟️✨ GOLDEN TICKET PRESALE IS LIVE! ✨🎟️

Want to guarantee your chance at one of our incredible Live Auction items? This is your shot!

⭐ Golden Tickets are $100 each
⭐ Purchase yours now through our presale link
⭐ We’ll draw ONE lucky winner before the Live Auction begins
⭐ The winner gets their PICK OF ANY LIVE AUCTION ITEM before bidding starts!

That’s right — see something you absolutely have to have? A Golden Ticket could make it yours without ever raising a paddle. 🌟

Don’t wait until Gala night — grab your Golden Ticket now!

🎟️ Purchase here: https://idaloueducationfoundation.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/2026IdalouEducationFoundationGalaUndertheTexasSky/GoldenTicket/tabid/1601941/Default.aspx

All proceeds support the Idalou Education Foundation and our mission to invest in Idalou students and teachers. 💚

Golden Ticket

08/19/2026

Meet the Team that has worked many hours to make this event a possibility and make a difference in the lives of our children and school. This could not be done without each and everyone. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Whitney. 💛💚

08/18/2026

🎶 GET READY FOR A GREAT NIGHT! 🎶

We are SO excited to welcome Sundance Head to the Idalou Education Foundation event! 🤠🎸

And if the name sounds familiar… it should!

⭐ Winner of Season 11 of NBC’s The Voice on Team Blake Shelton
⭐ Competed on American Idol
⭐ Multiple #1 songs on Texas radio
⭐ Four full-length albums
⭐ Son of Texas music legend Roy Head

Sundance brings his signature “Soul Country” sound — a little country, a whole lot of soul, and the kind of voice you won’t forget! 🎤🔥

We cannot wait for an incredible night supporting the Idalou Education Foundation and our students! 💚💛

Great music + a great cause + a great night under the West Texas sky… this is one you don’t want to miss! 🌵✨

🎶 Come ready to have some FUN!

08/18/2026

We’re just days away from an unforgettable evening Under the Texas Sky! 🤠⭐

Here’s a look at the 2026 IEF Gala timeline so you know exactly what to expect throughout the evening!

From the moment the doors open to dinner, auctions, live music and everything in between, we have a full night planned — and we can’t wait to experience it with you. 🤎

📍 Frazier Alumni Pavilion | Lubbock, TX
📅 Friday, August 21

✨ Save this post, send it to your table, and get ready for a great night supporting the Idalou Education Foundation!

We’ll see you Under the Texas Sky! 🌙⭐

08/17/2026

🌟 THE AUCTION IS LIVE! 🌟

The 2026 Idalou Education Foundation Gala Auction is officially OPEN! 🤠✨

Whether you’ll be joining us Under the Texas Sky on Friday night or cheering us on from home, you can start browsing all of the incredible items up for grabs!

⭐ SILENT AUCTION (66 items total)
Bidding is completely ONLINE, so you can browse, bid and keep an eye on your favorites right from your phone! We have A LOT of amazing items this year, so the auction page may take a little time to fully load. Hang tight and be patient — we promise it’s worth the wait!

🌙 LIVE AUCTION
You can also get a sneak peek at our Live Auction lineup now! From unique experiences to some pretty special items, you’ll definitely want to see what’s waiting for you Friday night.

Every bid helps the Idalou Education Foundation continue investing in our teachers, students and classrooms. We are so grateful for every donor, sponsor and supporter who helped make this year’s auction possible.

✨ Start browsing, pick your favorites & get ready to BID! ✨

🔗 https://iefgalaauction2026.ggo.bid/n/package-list

We’ll see you Friday Under the Texas Sky! 🌙⭐

08/16/2026

AUCTION SNEAK PEEK! 🐾

Meet Herm — the sweetest little male F1b Standard Cavapoo puppy who will be making a very special appearance in our 2026 IEF Gala Live Auction! 🤎

We are so grateful to KitalouDoodles Lubbock for generously donating Herm, and to Dr. Pjay & Shelly Merrell with Merrell & Nichols Dentistry for underwriting this special item. Their generosity and support help make moments like this possible for the Idalou Education Foundation!

If this sweet face has already stolen your heart, you’ll want to be ready when bidding begins! The auction isn’t open just yet, but we couldn’t resist giving you a little preview. 👀✨

Keep an eye on our page for Live and Silent Auction Updates!

08/14/2026

At the heart of the Idalou Education Foundation is one simple goal: investing in our students, our teachers, and the future of Idalou. 💚

Through the generosity of our community, IEF is able to provide opportunities, resources, and teacher grants that go beyond what traditional school funding can provide—helping bring new ideas and meaningful experiences into our classrooms.

As we prepare for our 2026 Under the Texas Sky Gala, we wanted to take a moment to share a little more about who we are, what we do, and why it matters.

Every sponsorship, every table, every auction bid, and every donation helps us continue pouring back into Idalou ISD.

We are so grateful for a community that continues to show up for our schools. Together, we’re investing in education and creating opportunities for generations of Wildcats to come. 💚✨

08/10/2026

We are incredibly grateful for our Midnight VIP Table Sponsors and their generous support of the 2026 IEF Gala!

Your commitment to the Idalou Education Foundation helps us continue creating meaningful opportunities for our teachers and students — and we are so thankful to have you alongside us as we celebrate Under the Texas Sky. Thank you for believing in our mission, supporting our schools, and helping make this special evening possible.🤎

✨ There are still a few tables remaining! Don’t miss your chance to join us Under the Texas Sky — get yours today! Contact Whitney Walden at (806) 789-7884.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you on August 21! ✨