Karrie Meyers – Highlands Ranch, Colorado … Mile High Academy (MHA) in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, recently brought over 130 parents, staff, and community members together at Topgolf Centennial for a Sunday brunch auction, March 29, that raised more than $75,000.

The event, which was focused on community and fun while raising dollars for the annual fund, was a light-hearted morning of laughter, food, and being together as a community. Between rounds of golf, attendees bid on silent auction items ranging from donations by local businesses and community members to creative baskets put together by MHA classrooms. New for this year included a longest drive competition, where kids and women could use the club of choice and men had to use toddler clubs, resulting in plenty of laughs and surprisingly competitive swings.

Emcee and MHA coach Michael Camacho kept the energy high during the live auction, leading a game of “Heads and Tails” and navigating the bids for two of the most sought-after items: the coveted VIP campus parking spots.

While the day was full of laughter, the purpose was clear. Currently, more than 40% of MHA students rely on some form of financial aid. The funds raised at the auction go directly toward ensuring these students can continue their Christian education at the school.

“When we talk about financial aid, we’re really talking about our families,” said Mindy Philpott, MHA Business Manager. “Seeing the community show up at the auction was huge. The $75,000 raised ensures that 40% of our students can still call MHA home.”

This auction success was made possible by the generosity of the MHA community and local sponsors: AdventHealth, Gates Concrete Forming Systems,* Out of Breath Sports,* Rocky Mountain Conference, and Sage Solutions.*

The $75,000 raised will go toward the $300,000 goal for the 2025-26 school year, keeping the doors open for every student in the MHA family. And MHA is already making plans for next year’s auction, which will be held Sunday, April 4, 2027.

* These organizations are not affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church nor the Rocky Mountain Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.

—Karrie Meyers is the Mile High Academy marketing and development coordinator. Photos supplied.