Join us!

Our annual Ginkgo Gala spring benefit brings together PKS families, friends, faculty, and staff to share purpose, connection, and inspiration in support of the next generation. Our 2026 theme is 18 & Thriving - a celebration of the school’s 18th year! We’ll honor what we've nurtured and built, lean into the future with curiosity and courage, and secure essential support for our adjusted tuition program.

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The Evening

An joyful night awaits - filled with great food, lively entertainment, and moments that bring our community together. From interactive experiences to music and dancing, the evening offers something for everyone.

  • 5:30 pm: Optional whisk(e)y tasting

  • 6:00 pm: Open bar cocktail reception

  • 7:00 pm: Seated family-style dinner prepared by R&G Lounge (嶺南小館), followed by remarks from a PKS alumna and a high energy live auction

  • 8:00 pm and onwards: Live band, DJ and dancing into the night

The Entertainment

We are pleased to feature :

Pandamonium (the worldwide debut of a PKS-powered band)
Jeremy Bailey aka DJ Kutrite

Tickets

General admissions are $150. To ensure that everyone in our community can attend, please contact us if you need a discount code.

Ways to Support

  • Sponsorships: Four levels, all of which include gala tickets, program recognition, and underwriting for faculty tickets, among other benefits.

  • Program Parters: Three levels of underwriting and three types of program ads that offer our community partners and supporters high-value exposure while advancing educational excellence, access, and opportunity.

  • Opportunity Fund: All funds raised the night of the Ginkgo Gala directly strengthen our adjusted tuition program and provide extra support to students and families when unexpected needs arise. Whether you are joining us at the Gala or cheering from afar, your support makes a meaningful difference.

Our Generous Supporters

CELEBRATION 庆典

Nancy Hang & Alex Le∙Matt Huang & Glara Ahn ∙ Elisa Wong & Jed Lau

INSPIRATION 灵感

Janette Fong & Neville Bowers ∙ Theresa Johnson & Brian Mariner ∙ Betty Luk & Jasmin Ajanovic ∙ Mark Roche & Kirsten Malm ∙ Patrika & Robert Tsai ∙ Wendy & William Wong

GRATITUDE 感恩

Emila Damjanovic & Peter Lee ∙ Monica Fung & Simone Gammeri ∙ Kirk Land & Family ∙ J.J. Panzer & Michelle Beringer ∙ Jason Williams & Matt MacInnis

JOY 欣喜

Barbora & Terrance Bei ∙ Kai Chan & Jean-Denis Grèze ∙ Aileen & Clinton Chen ∙ Ting Chen & Craig Wickersham ∙ Jan Chong & Theresa Kelly ∙ Deepak Chugh (Elevate Advisors LLC) ∙ Chian Gong & Adrian Graham ∙ Cathy Han & Chase Hu ∙ Stephanie & Ping Huang ∙Wenna Jia & Xin Pan∙ The Kim Family ∙ Matthew Lam-Chen & Luan Lam-Chen ∙ Naomi Lau & Alex Shih ∙ Liu Liu & Yifan Zhang ∙ Mary & Tom Mercer ∙ Carol Pai & Mike Sha ∙ Frank & Andrea Tucker ∙ Steph Ueng & Brian Miller ∙ Charlotte Wang & Mike Chen ∙ Jamie Wong & Andrew Tam

FAQs

  • This event is for everyone! Contact gillian.wilson@presidioknolls.org if you require a discount code.

  • Use 18 & Thriving as your inspiration! Cocktail attire that celebrates the part of you that still loves to play dress-up, whether joyful, playful, or boldly expressive!

  • While we’re celebrating our students and helping raise funds for their education, this is an adults only event.

  • Of course! The PKS family is very welcoming.

  • The SOMA / Rincon Hill neighborhood where Terra Gallery is located doesn’t have much street parking. We strongly suggest ride-share options, especially if you plan to partake of the open bar!

  • Yes, dinner will be seated and served family-style. Ticket buyers select their table preferences upon purchase.

  • We’d love to hear from you! Contact us at events@presidioknolls.org

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