The Flagship Spring Luncheon Returns!
Join educators, families, community leaders, and partners as we come together for the Berkeley Public Schools Fund’s Spring Luncheon, a celebration of community powered impact and a community fundraiser supporting equitable public education in Berkeley.
For decades, the Berkeley Public Schools Fund has worked alongside the Berkeley community to support students, strengthen schools, and expand opportunity.
This spring, we gather to honor the people behind that work and to build what comes next, together.
Friday, May 8, 2026 | 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Ciel Creative Space, 935 Carleton Street, Berkeley
The Spring Luncheon is currently at capacity for tickets! If you would like to attend/get on the wait list, please reach out to Seth Newman – sethnewman@schoolsfund.berkeley.net
A Berkeley Tradition
Since 1987, the Spring Luncheon has brought our community together to celebrate Berkeley’s public schools and raise funds to support them.
More than an event, it reflects a shared belief that strong schools are built through collective care, collaboration, and investment.
Each year, educators, families, volunteers, community partners and local businesses gather to recognize impact and look ahead to what comes next.
This tradition continues as we come together once again, Building Berkeley Futures, Together.
What We’ll Celebrate Together
The Spring Luncheon shines a light on the people and partnerships shaping Berkeley’s public schools and building brighter futures for our students.
This year’s program will feature:
Impact Award
Honoring BUSD Elementary Literacy Coaches.
Community Awards
Recognizing Classroom Volunteers whose decades of dedication have strengthened Berkeley schools.
Partnership Celebration
Highlighting a transformative K-12 STEM partnership expanding opportunity for underserved students.
Partnership Award
Celebrating community leadership that helps make equitable public education possible.
And throughout the program, moments of storytelling, recognition, and connection that reflect the spirit of Building Berkeley Futures, Together.
Be Part of Building Berkeley Futures
The Spring Luncheon is the Berkeley Public Schools Fund’s flagship community fundraiser, bringing supporters together to celebrate impact and invest in the future of Berkeley’s public schools.
Ticket purchases and sponsorships directly sustain the Berkeley Public Schools Fund’s work across Berkeley by strengthening classrooms, expanding learning opportunities, and supporting educators and students through equity centered programs.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
We’re grateful to the businesses, organizations, and community supporters helping make the Spring Luncheon possible and uplifting Berkeley public schools.
Champion Sponsor
$25,000+
Advocate Sponsor
$10,000+
Anne Pardee & Steven Beckendorf - Berkeley Rotary
The Goldmiller Family
Community Partner
$5,000+
Helen Marcus
Mary & Stan Friedman
Suzanne & Gordon Chun
Community Supporter
$1,000+
Karen & Michael Meryash
Jim McGrath & Colleen Houlihan
Seth Kaufman & Tatiana Roegiers
Bobby & Liza Lutzker
Charles Fanning & Melinda Haag
Allan C. Miller & Kate Obenour
Isaiah Roter, BUSD Personnel Commissioner &Trina Ostrander
BUSD Classified Service Personnel Commission
Friend of Berkeley Public Schools
$500+
Karen Ross
James Leung
Kyra Subbotin & Henry Siegel
Kirsten Tobey & Ben Saenz
Laura Babitt
John Caner
Toni Garrett-Farb
Kathryn Burns
Tickets & Sponsorships
The Spring Luncheon is a ticketed event with optional sponsorship opportunities for individuals, businesses, and community partners.
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Tickets include access to the full luncheon program and celebration
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Sponsorships offer increased visibility, recognition, and alignment with equitable public education in Berkeley
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