SAAS in the City

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SAAS in the City is our annual community gathering and fundraiser to support Financial Aid and access for every student. The event celebrates and showcases our students, alumni, and community, and the transformational impact of a SAAS education.

THIS YEAR’S EVENT IS SET FOR Friday, April 25, 2025 AT THE SUMMIT BUILDING
AT THE SEATTLE CONVENTION CENTER.

The evening includes inspiring student and alumni performers, a pre-program social hour, a raffle, and fabulous food and drinks. During the program, we’ll ask you to Raise the Paddle and donate to Financial Aid to ensure every student, regardless of economic background, can access a SAAS education where they can take risks, explore, and experience a culture of performance to contribute boldly to a changing world.

Why join?

Celebrate SAAS amongst friends and good company.
Invest in Financial Aid and access for every student, helping to create a more vibrant SAAS environment.
Be inspired by students and alumni.
Enjoy good food and drink!

SAAS in the City 2025 Event Photos

Tickets

Raffle

Be sure to enter our raffles during the Pre-Program Reception at SAAS in the City for a chance to win fabulous prizes.

Raffle tickets will be sold at SAAS in the City for $100, $50, or $25 each, depending on the raffle item.
You can purchase as many tickets as you would like!
Winners will be announced at SAAS in the City from the stage at the end of the program.

Seattle Sports Package:

Support three teams with one prize- $100 per ticket, no limit on tickets

Seattle Kraken Jersey: A unique and rare artist-made Seattle Kraken Jersey. Angelina Villalobos is a Seattle muralist who was commissioned by the Seattle Kraken and Climate Pledge Arena to outfit the Kraken on "Green Night". This unique jersey is inspired by the murky greens of the Pacific Ocean and the bright orange captures the danger and excitement that is found in nature. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity signed by the artist.

Thank you to SAAS parent Claudia Villalobos and SAAS aunt Angelina Villalobos for this raffle prize!

Seattle Mariners: Have a date night as you sit in the first 8 rows behind all the action. This experience is for 2 people and is inclusive of food and an open bar. Date during the 2025-2026 season; to be determined. Thank you to Allied Universal for this raffle prize!

Seattle Storm: Gather a party of 16 to watch the Seattle Storm vs Atlanta Dream basketball game on May 30, 2025 at Climate Pledge Arena. Cheer our team on in a personal suite and enjoy 4 included parking passes. Food and Drink available for purchase, not included.
Thank you to BNBuilders for this raffle prize!

Breathtaking 4 Night Stay in Mt. Hood, Oregon:

$50 per ticket, no limit on tickets

Experience a century of Oregon heritage with 4 nights at Cedar Camp Home, a lovingly refurbished and updated family-friendly vacation lodge in Welches. Whether you’re enjoying the outdoors skiing and hiking or cozying up to the fireplace while listening to the Salmon River, Cedar Camp’s large flexible spaces await your vacation dreams. It’s the perfect setting for family gatherings, couple getaways or adventures with friends. Extensive hiking trails, the ski bus to Timberline Lodge and other ski areas, the Three Nines Golf Course, the Sandy Ridge mountain bike trail and shopping, dining and spa are less than 10 minutes away from Cedar Camp. You have full access to the entire property, inside the lodge and on our 2.5 acres of undisturbed old-growth forest. Details: Expires April 30, 2026. Excludes holiday weeks/weekends. Limit of 7 guests.
Thank you to SAAS Grandparent, Sue Ellen White for this raffle prize!

Skills and Drills with Jamal Crawford:

$50 per ticket, no limit on tickets

Enjoy a private workout for 5 with former professional basketball player Jamal Crawford at SAAS’s gym. Drills, skills, shooting practice, perfecting your crossover…everything you need to have fun and improve your game in this special experience! Pictures and autographed items included. Date to be mutually determined between July 21-25, 2025. Thank you to Jamal and Tori Crawford for this raffle prize!

Ballet Away: Private Class & Professional Show:

$25 per ticket, no limit on tickets

Two for one package for ballet lovers! Enjoy a private 1 hour ballet lesson on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 for 5 with PNB Company Dancer Destiny Wimpye held in SAAS’s dance studio and 6 orchestra front tickets for PNB's last company show of the season on Friday, May 30th at 7:30 PM. Details: Ballet lesson is held in the SAAS dance room on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. Pictures and journals included for participants in the ballet lesson. Pointe shoes are not required but ballet experience is preferred. Tickets for the last company show are redeemed on Friday, May 30 at 7:30 PM. Not able to be rescheduled. Thank you to Jamal and Tori Crawford for this raffle prize!

FAQ

What exactly is SAAS in the City?

SAAS in the City is a school fundraiser -- not an auction -- and a great celebration of our community. We fundraise to support Financial Aid and access for every student and celebrate the transformational impact of a SAAS education. You will enjoy inspiring student performances and remarks from alumni, faculty, and leadership. The evening features dinner, drinks, a raffle, and a paddle raise with donations supporting Financial Aid. The evening is lively and fun for our SAAS community!

When is SAAS in the City?

Where is SAAS in the City? How do I get to the event? What about parking?

Join us at: The Summit Building at the Seattle Convention Center (900 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101).

You can pay for parking at the Summit Building garage. Parking entrance is on Olive Way between 9th and Boren at 1009 Olive Way. There are 18 ADA-compliant spaces available in the garage (six spaces near the elevators on each level).

Getting dropped off? Pedestrian entrance is on 9th and Pine; the drop-off location is on 9th between Pine and Olive.

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Sponsorship

Afterparty

After the SAAS in the City program, join us at the after-party filled with live music, drinks, late-night bites, and more time to socialize and have fun! Your SAAS in the City ticket grants you access to the after-party, and will be held in the same venue at the Summit Building at the Seattle Convention Center.

We're excited for GRAMMY Award-winner and vocalist Judith Hill to be the musical artist on Friday, April 25 at the SAAS in the City after-party! Get a feel for her distinctive voice!

Gutsy and nuanced as a vocalist, Judith Hill is an accomplished songwriter, arranger, and multi-instrumentalist – and one of the few musicians who can cite Elton John, Spike Lee, Prince, and Michael Jackson among those who have sought out her talent.

Thank you to our Platinum Level Sponsor, Mindful Therapy Group, and owners Derek and Jessica Crain (Lennox '28) for sponsoring this live music component of our after-party.

Thank you to our 2025 event sponsors!

Past Events

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Seattle Academy’s 2025 SAAS in the City Raises $1.3M+ for Financial Aid

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SAAS in the City 2024: A Record-Breaking Night with $1.4M Raised for Financial Aid

March 28, 2024

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SAAS in the City 2023: Community, Celebration and $1M Raised for Financial Aid

March 28, 2023

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Photo of Seattle Academy SAAS in the City 2022

SAAS Community Raises $1M for Financial Aid Programs at SAAS in the City

April 5, 2022

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Photo of Seattle Academy Cardinal Choir virtual performance at SAAS in the City 2021

Seattle Academy Community Raises More Than $1 Million for Financial Aid

March 2, 2021

Watched on more than 380 screens by current and alumni families, faculty and staff, and grandparents near and far, this year’s SAAS in the City delivered a beautiful night of celebration, community, and collective impact.

Learn More about Seattle Academy Community Raises More Than $1 Million for Financial Aid

Photo of Seattle Academy SAAS in the City 2020

SAAS in the City: Community Contributes Boldly $950,000 For Financial Aid

March 5, 2020

With over 650 registered guests, including current and alumni parents, faculty and staff, seven alumni and 170 Middle and Upper School student performers, this year’s SAAS in the City delivered a beautiful night of celebration, community, and collective impact. Together, we raised $950,000 for Financial Aid, which ensures access and inclusion for students regardless of socioeconomic background while enriching the learning and development for all students.

Learn More about SAAS in the City: Community Contributes Boldly $950,000 For Financial Aid