Bid for Bridlemile 2025
The Bridlemile Foundation’s Annual Auction is a long-standing tradition that brings our community together to support our students and staff. This year, we’re excited to introduce Bid for Bridlemile, an online only auction that will feature a silent auction, Choose Your Own Adventure Raffle, paddle raise, classroom art projects, and Beagle Socials—all to benefit our school. Our Choose Your Own Adventure Raffle and paddle raise is now officially live. The silent auction, classroom art projects and Beagle Socials will be live for bidding April 8-13.
Why we are fundraising:
Bridlemile is the third-lowest funded elementary school in the PPS district based on dollars per student (pg. 4-5 of PPS’s 2024-2025 Proposed Budget). The Foundation previously helped fund staff positions, such as our reading specialist and a second librarian; however, new rules from Portland Public Schools (PPS) eliminate the Foundation’s ability to continue this support beyond the 2024-2025 school year. As a flexible nonprofit, the Foundation is able to pivot and respond to other pressing school needs, ensuring we continue to enhance the educational experience for our students beyond what PPS can fund.
What are we fundraising for:
This year’s Bid for Bridlemile auction proceeds will aim to fund:
Air Conditioning Units for all classrooms
Technology Improvements, including Chromebooks for students
Field trip Transportation for the 2025/2026 school year