Boulder City schools revive Tricky Tray fundraiser

Boulder City High School will host the return of the Tricky Tray fundraiser on Nov. 19. The event is scheduled from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the school gymnasium.

The raffle format involves guests buying $1 tickets to enter drawings for themed baskets. Participants can place multiple tickets in a single container for a specific prize or spread their tickets across different baskets to increase their odds. Organizers will draw one winning ticket for each basket.

Principal Amy Wagner said the event brings back a local tradition that has not been held for more than a decade. She noted that the term Tricky Tray is a regional name for a basket raffle, which other communities might call a penny social. The format is the same regardless of the local terminology.

Each of the four Boulder City public schools is preparing themed baskets for the raffle. Wagner explained that in previous years, the four principals entertained the crowd while the winning numbers were drawn. She described the event as a way to unite the community and support the schools.

In an email to parents, Wagner invited families and friends to attend whether they remember the event from the past or are coming for the first time. She asked residents to help spread the word about the shared goal of supporting students. The letter concluded with the phrase, Four schools. One community. Stronger together!

Tickets are available for purchase and entry during the first hour of the event. The fundraiser aims to raise money for local schools through the sale of these single-entry tickets.