PAMKA Spring Gala Toasts to Fifty Years and a Bright Future

The Parents' Association of Montclair Kimberley Academy (PAMKA) hosted its annual Spring Gala on Thursday, May 1, at Nanina's in the Park in Belleville, NJ. With a theme of Cheers to Fifty Years, the evening was a great success filled with fun, community, and entertainment.

Three hundred members of the MKA community enjoyed a festive evening bidding on both silent and live auction items, raffle baskets, and the 50/50 raffle. Guests were treated to special performances by the Upper School Jazz Choir, Upper School Pianist Wyeth Fertig, and Upper School Violinist Iris Shen.

Thanks to the generosity of our community, over $175,000 was raised, with all proceeds going towards MKA programs and resources such as Faculty Wish Lists and Faculty Trust Grants, as well as investments in facilities across all three campuses. This year's direct appeal supported MKA's Inquiry and Innovation Center, a 27,000-square-foot facility being constructed on the Upper School campus that will contain new classrooms, laboratories, a dedicated robotics area, and student workspaces. The Center will serve as a transformative space, fostering collaboration, inquiry and research, and innovation for generations to come.

As MKA celebrates 50 years of excellence in education, events like the Spring Gala not only bring our community together in celebration but also serve as catalysts for advancing the school’s mission. Through collective generosity, our community is able to make direct and meaningful contributions that enhance educational experiences for all students. Congratulations to the Spring Gala Co-Chairs, Janice Jacobson and Corinne Chakhtoura, as well as their dedicated team of volunteers, who orchestrated this successful event.

To view more photos from the event, please visit www.mka.org/photogalleries.