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Bank Street Celebration

The Bank Street Celebration is the College’s signature benefit, bringing the community together to raise vital funds and shine a spotlight on Bank Street’s mission. Each year, the president and Board of Trustees invite friends—old and new—to celebrate Bank Street’s impact and honor those who champion progressive education.

Bank Street Celebration 20262026 Celebration

Tuesday, April 28
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Cipriani 25 Broadway
25 Broadway
New York, NY 10004

Honorees

Information about our 2026 honorees will be available soon.

View Past Honorees

Scenes from the 2025 Bank Street Celebration

The 2025 Bank Street Celebration welcomed nearly 300 guests to Gotham Hall in New York City to celebrate the community’s many contributions to the field of education and raise funds to support its vital work.
  • School for Children chorus performs at Bank Street Celebration
  • Bank Street Celebration program
  • String band at Bank Street Celebration
  • Trustee Victoria Hamilton speaks at podium
  • Paddle raise at Bank Street Celebration
  • Shael Polakow-Suransky at podium during Bank Street Celebration
  • Birds-eye view of Gotham Hall during Bank Street Celebration
  • 2025 Honoree William Dodge Rueckert speaks at podium
  • Two student emcees speak at podium
  • Paddle raise
  • Alum Jeré Davis speaks at podium