The Ursuline Academy Plaid Payoff
Tuesday, January 6 - Sunday, January 18, 2026
The Plaid Payoff final results are in...Together, the Ursuline Academy community raised $122,475 towards The Ursuline Fund, hitting 111% of our goal!
Thank you to everyone who supported this effort and purchased a raffle ticket—we are so grateful for your generosity! The winner of the $5,000 cash prize has been contacted via email. We couldn’t have done it without you—thank you for supporting Ursuline Academy!
If you’d like to credit a particular student for “selling” you the ticket, be sure to fill their name in on the form. If the "seller" is left blank, Ursuline will credit the sale to a student who needs assistance in selling their tickets.
Thank you for your support of Ursuline Academy and The Plaid Payoff! For any questions, please contact Devin Mueller in the Advancement Office.
Online Raffle Details
Raffle Date
The official raffle is Tuesday, January 6, to Sunday, January 18, 2026, at midnight. New this year, students will receive their raffle ticket link and can start selling their tickets on Monday, December 22, 2025. Winners announced Monday, January 19, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
Ticket Price
- $25 per ticket
- 5 tickets for $100 (buy 4, get one free)
- 11 tickets for $200 (buy 8, get 3 tickets free)
- 30 tickets for $500 (buy 20, get 10 tickets free)
Raffle Prizes
Grand Prize: $5,000 cash reward
Cash Prizes: Ten $100 cash rewards to raffle participants
Each student is required to sell 10 full price tickets, with a stretch goal of selling 12 full price tickets.
Why Participate in the Plaid Payoff?
As you may know, tuition and fees only cover about 80% of the cost of educating an Ursuline student. To cover the remaining amount, known as the “tuition gap,” we rely on the philanthropic support of The Ursuline Fund.
All proceeds from the Plaid Payoff go to support The Ursuline Fund, which supports the School’s greatest operational needs and provides essential resources that enhance the student experience and enable us to address current needs while also laying a strong foundation for the future.
If all four classes reach 100% ticket goal by January 18, 2026, they earn an all school wide day off on Monday, February 9, 2026.
Student Prizes
Student Individual Incentives
- Students sold the required 10 tickets by January 12, 2026 (halfway point) = Pretzel Boy at lunch
- Students sold the required 10 tickets by January 18, 2026 = Dress Down Day Coupon
- Students who sell 12 or more tickets by January 18, 2026 = Entered for a chance to win a prize basket
Student Top Seller Incentives
Top seller school wide by January 18, 2026
- First Place Top Seller = Two Dress Down Days of their choice, VIP Parking Spot until Graduation, $150 Cash Prize
- Second Place Top Seller = Two Dress Down Days of their choice, $100 Cash Prize
- Third Place Top Seller = Two Dress Down Days of their choice, $50 Cash Prize
Mentor Group Incentives
- Weekly Top Ticket Sales by Mentor Group = Afternoon treat!
- Mid-week Mentee Teacher Surprise = Coffee Gift Card
- First Mentor Group to reach 100% ticket goal = End of Semester Mentor Party
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I sell online tickets?
- Simply forward the Raffle Link to all your family, friends, business contacts, with a personal note asking for their support and share it via Facebook and Twitter.
- Here is a document explaining the Best Sales Methods
- For official rules information Plaid Payoff Raffle Rules
For any additional questions, please contact:
Devin Hallahan Mueller '98
Annual Giving Coordinator
314-984-2811
dmueller@ursulinestl.org