FOM Events
Friends of McPherson hosts events throughout the school year to raise money for our school and to strengthen our community.
Through these great events (which are tons of fun), we are thrilled to be able to support our school in various ways including teacher enrichment, supplying technology to classrooms, hosting teacher and staff appreciation events, supporting classroom needs, bus and field trip support, school beautification, after school programming, and curriculum enrichment and enhancement.
Here are just some of the events we offer!
Brews & Board games at Revolution
Enjoy some Chicago brews at Revolution Brewery while you mingle with McPherson parents and teachers, play board games or enter the Jenga tournament! Includes two drinks on selected brews on tap, light snacks, games, and fun!
Badger Bash
2026 date coming soon!
Our biggest annual fundraiser, Badger Bash is a spectacular time! This celebratory event includes entertainment, a live and silent auction, raffles, games, music and dancing! Open bar and appetizers are included. This event is open to parents, care-givers, teachers, staff and anyone in the community looking to have fun and support our school!
Walk-a-thon
At our annual Walk-A-Thon, all students will head outside with their classrooms and walk around the playground to raise funds for our school and to encourage our kids to get moving! In the meantime, we are asking students to reach out to friends, family & neighbors to donate to their cause and help them reach their goal!
Affy Tapple Fundraiser
One of our sweetest and most popular fundraisers! Be on the lookout in September for order forms in backpacks and information online on how to place your order!
Dine outs
Gather monthly with our community or order out to support a local business which, in turn, gives back to the school. Check our calendar for upcoming nights out!
Someone Special Dance
Bring a date (parent, grandparent, caregiver) and join us for our Someone Special Dance! The theme is Neon Night so bring your glow sticks, wear your favorite neon and put on your dancing shoes! See you in 2026!