Dear Friends of Cross Schools,

We are thrilled to announce the 20th Annual Pearls to Pluff Mud Dinner & Auction, taking place on Friday, May 1, 2026, at the beautiful Port Royal Maritime Center. With its riverside setting and relaxed coastal charm, this venue offers the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable evening of celebration and community.

Now in its 27th year, Cross Schools is proud to serve more than 700 students from Preschool through High School. Our school offers small class sizes, rigorous academics, a variety of enrichment courses, competitive athletics, and a strong foundation of faith. Through these opportunities, we prepare students to become collaborative thinkers and compassionate leaders grounded in Christian values.

We invite you to support the mission of Cross Schools and invest in the next generation of leaders. Here’s how you can be part of this special evening:

• Become a sponsor by selecting one of the levels listed on the event's ticketing page.

• Donate a service, vacation home, or item by filling out the form below. 

• Attend Pearls to Pluff Mud and join us in celebrating all that God is doing through Cross Schools.

For more information, please contact Kelly Williamson, Director of Marketing, at k.williamson@crossschools.org.

Your generosity helps strengthen our ability to inspire students to grow spiritually and academically by intentionally designing opportunities for inquisitive learning and active service—all for the glory of God.

With gratitude,

Kelly WilliamsonDirector of Marketing

Jennifer Harden Green, Pearls to Pluff Mud Committee

Directions to the Event

The Port Royal Foundation Maritime Center

310 Okatie Highway

Okatie, SC 29909

The Maritime Center is centrally located in Beaufort County, where S.C. 170 crosses the Chechessee River. 

Take the right exit from either direction at the bridge. 

(A road runs under the Bridge)