Your seat to a magical night under the CIS Big Top awaits!
Step right up and join us at the CIS Big Top Black Tie Gala on Friday, February 6, 2026.
Don your fanciest attire with a dash of high-flying flair – join us for cocktails, dinner, silent and live auctions, and a thrilling evening under the CIS Big Top at the Atrium in downtown Columbia.
Whether you’re ready to be dazzled by the main event or keep the magic going at the Three-Ring After Party, it is sure to be an unforgettable night full of wonder, whimsy, and spectacle!
The Gala and related special occasion events are crucial to the support of our financial aid and scholarship programs, which benefit 38% of CIS students. Our generous guests, sponsors, donors, advertisers, underwriters and volunteers make it possible for Columbia Independent School to bring meaningful educational opportunities to students throughout mid-Missouri.
