Rush Rally 2026
Investing in Educational Excellence
Rush Rally 2026 – Rev It Up for Education
Start Your Engines!
Join us for a high-octane evening celebrating our community, our schools, and the drive toward educational excellence. This annual “rally” brings together community leaders, educators, families, and local businesses to accelerate support for Rush City Schools.
Event Details
Date: Friday, February 6, 2026
Time: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Location: Chuckers Event Center, Rush City
The Evening Lineup
6:00 p.m. — Warm-Up Lap: Social hour with drinks, music, and time to browse the silent auction.
6:45 p.m. — Fuel Stop: Dinner with your “pit crew” and interactive fun between courses.
7:30 p.m. — Rev It Up for Education: Fast-paced fundraising games, an inspiring program, and plenty of laughs with comedian Chad Filley.
8:30 p.m. — Final Lap: Last call on the silent auction and closing moments.
The Entertainment
Chad Filley
Minnesotan comedian Chad Filley brings the laughs wherever he goes—with sharp wit and heart. He’s performed in the Upper Midwest, California, Alaska, Las Vegas and on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. With a résumé including survival in the trenches of high school teaching, coaching, parenting and marriage, he is able to combine these experiences with a humorous spin, helping him turn everyday events into comical stories.
Priscilla Nelson Mitchell
Priscilla Nelson Mitchell, a 1974 Rush City graduate, was a key women’s comedy performer in the ’80s and ’90s, known for Dudley Riggs Theatre and nationwide club tours. She’ll be joining Chad performing at the 2026 Rush Rally.
About the Rush City Education Foundation
The Rush City Education Foundation (RCEF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fueling innovation and opportunity within Rush City Schools. Through teacher innovation grants, student scholarships, and classroom enrichment programs, RCEF helps every student get the tools and experiences they need to cross the finish line of success.
Our Track Record
62 Classroom Innovation Grants — nearly $100,000 for technology, creative teaching, and hands-on learning.
70 Scholarships — totaling more than $70,000 to help students pursue higher education.
Every dollar raised stays local — directly benefitting Rush City teachers and students.
Join the Rally – Reserve Your Table
Grab the wheel and secure your Table of 8 for $800. Enjoy dinner, entertainment, and a night of celebration — all while making a lasting impact on local education.
Only 15 tables are available — don’t stall, reserve your table today!
Crossing the Finishing Line – Registering Your Pit Crew!
After you cross the finish line with your payment you can register your entire pit crew using the link below.
Rush Rally Winners’ Circle
The Rush Rally Winners’ Circle honors Pit Crew Lead sponsors who demonstrate a strong commitment to educational enrichment for students and support for teachers. Thank-you for your leadership and generosity.
Carlson Plumbing and Heating
Mike Carroll
Coleman McDonough
Dan and Debbie Dahlberg
Donnette Wheelock
William and Mae Kieper
Volunteer at the Rally!
We’re looking for energetic volunteers to help us organize, decorate, secure auction items, manage logistics, and keep the event running full throttle.
👉 Interested in volunteering?
Email rushcityeducationfoundation@gmail.com or fill out the volunteer form below.
Together, we’ll keep Rush City Schools on the fast track to excellence!
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KEY PROGRAMS
Grants
Scholarships
Events
Rush City Education Foundation hosts events that bring the community together to celebrate learning, support students and educators, and raise vital funds for our scholarship and grant programs. These events strengthen community connections and inspire continued investment in lifelong learning, helping ignite opportunities in Rush City classrooms—and beyond.