Special Events

At LuHi, we are committed to engaging our community through exciting and impactful events. Your participation helps us fund critical projects that support our students and the future of our school. We are depending on you through volunteerism, giving, and/or attendance to lead us toward significant renewal and support of all students in our LuHi family.

Bid-for-Kids XL Auction Gala: A Night to Remember

student at Bid for Kids auction

Each fall, the LuHi community comes together to create a spectacular evening at the Bid-for-Kids Auction Gala. With the help of dedicated volunteers, auction chairs, and generous donors, the event transports attendees to unique themes and settings, offering an unforgettable experience. Guests enjoy the chance to bid on exciting prize packages through a silent auction, ticket auction, specialty raffles, and an exhilarating live auction.

This cherished tradition is LuHi’s largest fundraiser of the year and supports programs and campus enhancements that directly benefit our students.

The 2024 Bid-for-Kids XL Auction Gala: Reach for the Stars was held at the Jericho Terrace in Mineola on Friday, November 15. We are immensely grateful for the generosity of our donors, sponsors, Auction Chairs, Donielle Welti, Eleanor McKay, and Theresa Ross, and bidders who helped make this event a tremendous success.

Relive the Night!

See the joy, excitement, and community spirit that made the evening unforgettable.

Click here to see more photos from this special evening!

Save the Date for 2025!

The next Bid-for-Kids Auction will take place on Friday, November 14, 2025, and we’re already looking forward to another incredible evening.

Long Island’s premier golf event, the LuHi Open, will be held on Thursday, June 12, 2025! The LuHi Open is among the most enjoyable golf outings in the area. Included in the program is an excellent day of golf and fantastic food at the beautiful Brookville Country Club, Brookville. Festivities conclude with the Rev. Ed Visscher Awards Dinner where friends of the school are honored for support and involvement in activities that enrich the lives of our students. Funds raised from the LuHi Open and Awards Dinner support education programs, as well as scholarships in memory of The Reverend Ed Visscher.

The 2024 LuHi Open was held on Thursday, June 20 at the Brookville Country Club. It was a wonderful day of golf and celebration of our Visscher Award recipients – Jason Zubatkin, Christine Lombardo ’00 and Christopher Prokopowicz ’00.

For more information or to purchase tickets for these events, contact the Advancement Office at (516) 626-1700.

luhi open foursome

Campaign Dinner

Campaign Dinners are a special night dedicated to highlighting the progress we’ve made and the vision for the future of LuHi’s campus.

A long tradition of multi-year, comprehensive campaigns has enriched our educational programming and campus environment over decades. Currently, we are in the midst of our Rise.Shine Campaign with the capital goal coming to fruition with the opening of the New Classroom Wing in September 2024. 

The LuHi Campaign Dinner in January 2024 honored Paul and Jana Homer with the Pro Deo et Schola (For God and School) award. It was a special occasion celebrating their contributions to Long Island Lutheran Middle School & High School. This prestigious award is given annually to individuals who have demonstrated outstanding service and commitment to both the school and the broader community in alignment with Christian values.Paul and Jana’s longstanding dedication, support, and involvement in the LuHi community have had a profound impact, making them deserving recipients of the Pro Deo et Schola award.

Stay tuned for an update on the next Campaign Event. 

LuHi Campaign Dinner 2024 award recipients
LuHi Campaign Dinner 2024