Powell Elementary opens online auction with wide array of amazing items

Powell’s parents’ group is offering so many amazing items for auction to support the school.

By Elissa Fuchs

Want to have Diane Rehm at your book club? How about suite-level tickets to see the Wizards and Capitals? With Powell Elementary’s third annual online auction, you can bid on amazing items while supporting a wonderful Title 1 bilingual elementary school in the heart of Petworth.

The auction is the school’s biggest fundraiser of the year that directly benefits student needs and field trips, and you definitely want to be in on the auction. The tireless auction committee has secured over 400 items for bidders. From everyday trinkets to special luxuries, the auction has your needs and wants covered.  

Here are some hot items up for grabs to the highest bidder:

There’s also travel experiences, health and fitness classes, tickets to shows and many more items!

The auction runs Monday, November 5th through Thursday, November 15th, so check the auction site regularly to stay on top of your bids. You can get some fantastic experiences and products for really low prices.  

And remember, the proceeds of the auction go to support the school’s educational field trips throughout the year, classroom technologies and other enrichment activities. The auction is being run by the Powell Padres parents group, Powell's official PTA.

Elissa Fuchs

Elissa writes feature-style human interest stories for Petworth News, often with a focus on health and wellness. A native Washingtonian, she now lives in 16th Street Heights with her husband and son. She works in communications and enjoys yoga and running in her spare time.

Contact Elissa with any story ideas or say hello when you see her at Qualia Coffee, one of her favorite Petworth spots.



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