Academic Support Auction

Academic Auction

This year's Academic Auction is Saturday, April 25, at the Carl Perkins Civic Center.

Past Successes

The 2008 Academic Auction raised $128,000, while the 2007 Academic Auction raised more than $80,000! This was accomplished by generous parents, teachers, contributions from local businesses, and fantastic Auction Committees. They worked extremely hard and deserve many thanks.

Proceeds from the Auction go directly to support our teachers and administration. We are extremely pleased with the amount of money we are able to give back to our school; the teachers count on ASG to help with the items that are not in the budget.

Donate an item

Do you have a great item, party, or service that you wish to donate to the auction? If so, please contact Angela Spencer or Gina Smith and we'll happily accept your donation. All auction proceeds directly benefit USJ Academics.

Want to donate but you don't know what to share? Listed below are some ideas of past successful auction items:
• Home parties (theme, dinner, sports, ocassion)
• Lunches
• Special day trip packages
• Vacation packages
• Baskets (goods, theme)
• Gift certificates
• Services (business or personal; i.e. dental, medical, office, custom service)
• Art
• Goods (jewelry, decor, furniture)
• Tickets (sports, season, special game, symphony, theatre)

Class Projects

Each USJ class creates a "special project" to be auctioned.

Express Pay Check Out

Express Pay Check Out is a new way of fast check out offered at this year's auction for the first time! It's simple...
1. At the registration table, tell the registration volunteer that you wish to "EXPRESS PAY" and avoid the long line at the end of the night check out.
2. Give the registration volunteer a credit card to swipe.
3. Your card is swiped and you sign a receipt ($O).
4. You get a receipt and are ready to bid! Any winning amounts will be posted to your card. If you do not have any winning bids, NOTHING is posted to your account.
5. At the end of the night, simply get your FINAL receipt and leave! No need to go to the cashier! Just pick up any winning items and you're free to go home. No more waiting.

Why Should I use EXPRESS PAY?
Express Pay is a quick and easy method of payment that allows you to bypass the long line at the cashier at the end of the night. It's safe, secure, and numbers are used internally only. Transactions are wired to our merchant account and bank just as in retail shopping.

More Express Pay Questions
Is the swipe terminal secure?
YES! The terminal is used internally for USJ ASG accounting. Transactions are wired directly to our merchant account and bank.

What credit cards are accepted?
Master Card or Visa

Will my card be charged if I don't have any winning bids?
NO. If you have not bought anything, you will not be charged. Just like retail.

Is the swipe terminal secure?
YES! The terminal is used internally for USJ ASG accounting. Transactions are wired directly to the bank.

If I'm using a credit card, do I have to Express Pay?
No. You can pay with a credit card at the swipe terminal at the cashier at the end of the night. BUT...if you want to avoid the cashier line, use EXPRESS PAY!