Community support filled the gym at Sevastopol High School on Sunday as students, families and local businesses rallied behind the district’s Destination Imagination teams during the “Road to Globals Showcase,” a high-energy fundraiser aimed at helping students reach the Global Finals in Kansas City next month.
The afternoon event drew a steady crowd beginning at noon, when volunteers fired up grills for a brat, burger and hot dog fry while supporters perused a packed silent auction and raffle tables. A bake sale featuring homemade goods added to the fundraising effort, with proceeds from every corner of the event going directly toward travel, lodging and competition costs.
At 1 p.m., attention shifted to the stage, where Sevastopol’s state-qualifying teams delivered their award-winning performances. Each team showcased the creativity, problem-solving and teamwork that earned those top-three finishes at the state level.
The event marked a meaningful step toward their fundraising goal, though significant expenses remain. Travel to Kansas City for the Destination Imagination Global Finals includes transportation, lodging, registration fees and equipment costs for multiple teams and team managers.
Six Sevastopol teams, three from Algoma and one from Holy Rosary qualified for Global Finals after placing in the top three at the 2026 Wisconsin Destination Imagination Affiliate Tournament in Sun Prairie.
The competition challenges students to apply skills in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics through team-based problem solving.
With qualification secured, the focus now turns to funding the trip. Organizers said donations remain open, and area businesses are encouraged to contribute through sponsorships that offer visibility on team shirts and displays at the international event.
Additional fundraising efforts are already on the calendar across the region. In Algoma, three qualifying teams; Super Kids, Fantastic Five and Four Horse Them, will host a donkey basketball fundraiser at 7 p.m. April 29 at Algoma High School. At Holy Rosary, the HRS Rockets, who also earned a Global Finals berth, are planning a spaghetti dinner and bake sale, with details to be announced in the coming days.
For more information, or to make a donation, please visit the Wisconsin Destination Imagination website.
