Check out what Friends of McPherson has been up to! Also, don’t forget to subscribe here to join our bi-weekly newsletter to stay up to date with events and things that are happening at McPherson!
Guitars and Keyboards Have Arrived!
We are so excited to announce that the guitars and keyboards that we fundraised for have arrived and are in the student’s hands!
New Sponsor: Barbara Janusek at State Farm
We would like to show our immense gratitude to our newest McPherson Badger Sponsor, Barbara Janusek with State Farm!
Welcome Back To School!
“Chalk of the Town 312” stopped by our playground to draw our McPherson Badger and welcome everyone back to school! Alderman Matt Martin rang the opening bell and our Badger cheerleaders cheered on our students! Here’s to a great year!
One Book, One World Donation
We were thrilled to receive a donation of books from One Book, One World. See some of the titles here. This organization is committed to fostering more understanding of Asian American culture, history and contributions to our country and community.
Fall Uniform Exchange
Fall Uniform Exchange
Donate your outgrown uniforms and spirit wear and pick up new attire on Fees and Forms Days. Drop offs will start on August 9th and run through August 21st at door 8 between 8am and 1pm.
8th Grade Tile Art
Every year the graduating 8th grade class works together to create a work of “legacy art” to hang on the walls of McPherson for years to come. FOM was honored to sponsor their tile art this year. Congratulations graduates!
McPherson Graduate News!
We are thrilled to congratulate Oswaldo R., who graduated from McPherson and is about to graduate from Amundsen High School as the Valedictorian!
Volunteers Needed for Garden Cleanup Day!
FOM is looking for volunteers for Garden Cleanup Day on Saturday, June 19th. Families and kids welcome, no gardening experience necessary. Click here for more information and to sign up.
Teacher Appreciation Week
In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, FOM stocked the teacher’s lounge full of snacks, drinks, and treats! This is made possible by donors like YOU! Thank you, families, for contributing! We hope our wonderful teachers felt the love!
New Desk Shields!
Friends of McPherson recently ordered new desk shields for the classrooms to make sure every in-person student returning for the 4th quarter is covered! Teacher requests like these are only made possible by donors like you. Consider donating to FOM today!
School Wide Art Project!
Friends of McPherson is so excited to announce a school-wide art project! We are working with Art To Remember to bring your child's personal artwork into your home.
Teacher Appreciation Breakfast
To show our gratitude for everything our amazing teachers are doing for our children, Friends of McPherson treated them to a huge breakfast spread this morning. Thank you teachers and staff! You continue to amaze us!
Masked Teachers Are Superheroes in Disguise
We are so happy with how great these buttons turned out! FOM is gifting all of our teachers with these buttons as they return back to school.
Auditorium Upgrade Update!
Exciting things are happening at McPherson as our auditorium project is progressing!
Contribute to Our Welcome Back Fence!
Our amazing FOM member Nara generously spent the afternoon decorating the fence around McPherson so that our teachers and students will have a joyful return on Monday, January 25th!
Sponsor Spotlight: Leigh Marcus @Properties
We would like to show our immense gratitude to our newest McPherson Badger Sponsor, Leigh Marcus with @Properties!
Clean Hands Are Safe Hands!
FOM donated $2,700 worth of hand sanitizer for the upcoming in-person school year!
Student Spotlight: Ana Lopez-Alcantar
McPherson grads are doing incredible things! Find out more here!
Fall Photography Fundraiser
A huge thanks to Melissa Elaine Photography for hosting our first fall photography funraiser!