VCES Family Jam 2026

The Family Jam is a party at Valley Charter Elementary School on February 21st for the whole family, featuring fun activities, In N Out food truck, an online auction, raffle baskets, and a live performance by the VCES Dad Band. It’s a community-building fundraiser that supports important VCES programs.

The funds raised from the Family Jam directly support key programs at Valley Charter Elementary School. These include our TA program, field trips, reading intervention, and enrichment programs like music and yoga. We are proud to invest these funds in enhancing the academic and social experience for all students, and your support allows us to continue providing these opportunities.

The Family Jam will take place on February 21, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the VCES courtyard. The event will feature happy hour, dinner, activities, and entertainment. Here’s the complete schedule.

Yes! Please invite family and friends to party at VCES on February 21st at the Family Jam!

Purchase them on this site. Go to Register Now, and select the Entry Ticket option. Please note: You must purchase a ticket for every member of your family (3 and older) who will attend.

A ticket for Family Jam includes access to the event, appetizers, dessert, and a signature drink. You will also have access to the activities and entertainment, including the Dad Band concert!

Yes! Back by popular demand, the In N Out good truck will serve burgers and drinks from 5-6:30. You must purchase a ticket for the food truck. Dinner includes: hamburger/cheeseburger, fountain drink and chips. Purchase dinner here for $15 per person.

We encourage you to purchase this ticket in advance of the event! Last year, we sold out during the event.

To participate in the online auction:

Registration: Register on this site, or visit the online auction site and create an account. This will allow you to browse available items, place bids, and track your activity. Online bidding will start on February 13th.

Bidding: Once registered, you can bid on auction items by following the instructions on the website. You can choose to be notified by text if you’re outbid, so you can place a higher bid if you wish.

Payment: Once the auction ends, you will receive an invoice for the items you’ve won. Payments can be made via the auction platform, and we also accept Venmo for your convenience.

Item Pickup: Physical items will be available for pick up in the school office the week following the Family Jam. Unfortunately, we will be unable to mail physical items, they must be picked up. Digital items will be emailed to winners the week following the event.

Share the auction link with family and friends!

Get ready to bid for a great cause! All money raised from the online auction will directly support VCES students and programs!

Stay Tuned! Our donations team is working hard to secure amazing items this year!

Be sure to visit the auction site on February 13th and start bidding on these and many other amazing items. All money raised from the online auction will directly suport VCES students!

When the auction ends, you’ll receive an invoice for any items you’ve won. You can pay the invoice through the auction website. If you prefer, we also accept payments via Venmo. The auction platform will guide you through the checkout process, and you’ll be prompted to pay once the auction closes.

Physical items will be available for pick up in the school office the week following the Family Jam. Unfortunately, we will be unable to mail physical items, they must be picked up. Digital items will be emailed to winners the week following the event.

Yes, please share the link with family and friends! All money raised from the online auction will support VCES students!

The online auction will go live a week before the Family Jam on February 13th, so you can start placing bids well in advance of the event. Be sure to check the auction site for details and updates on available items.

Yes, there will be additional costs for activities, raffles, and the auction. Activities will require raffle ticket purchases, which are priced separately, and raffle tickets can also be purchased for a chance to win fantastic prizes.

A staff raffle party is a fun after-school event hosted by VCES teachers and staff. Each party has a different theme and lots of exciting activities for a small group of lucky winners.

To give your child the chance to attend one of these parties, parents must purchase raffle tickets. The more tickets purchased, the greater the chances of winning a spot at one of these parties. For more information about the available themes and how to enter, please visit the staff raffle page.

Raffle tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20.

Raffle tickets will be available for purchase the week of the event (February 17-20) at the front and back gates before and after school. Raffle tickets are also available for purchase online (pick up at the event) and during the event on February 21st. All staff raffle party boxes will be at the event.

Yes, there will be raffle baskets at the event this year! Click here to take a look!

So many fun activities at the event this year!

Free activities:

• Photo booth
• Crafts
• Giant games / pickleball

Paid activities:

• Stuffy making (back by popular demand!)
• Caricature artist (get your family portrait drawn!)
• More!

Purchase raffle/activity tickets online and pick up the night of the event, or on the night of the event. Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20.

Yes! Raffle and activity tickets are the same. Pricing: $5 each or 5 for $20.