SEP14
ELOP Classes Begin
Meet in the quad. Attend only after enrollment is confirmed in 6 Crickets. Waitlisted students must wait for approval.
Events & important dates
Start-of-year gatherings, ways to volunteer, and the school-day details McPherson families need in one place.
September–December 2026
Upcoming calendar
Updated from the September 13 school newsletter. Check ParentSquare for later changes.
SEP14
Ice Cream Sales Begin
$3 fruit or milk bars at the front gate support sixth-grade Outdoor Education and the eighth-grade Catalina trip.
SEP14–18
Start With Hello Week
Practice kindness, meet new friends, and help everyone feel included.
SEP16
Unity Day: Wear Green
Wear a green shirt and green accessories with uniform bottoms, or wear your school uniform. This is not a free-dress day.
SEP16
Chipotle Family Dinner Night
Mention McPherson or use pickup code K3KNE3Q. Twenty-five percent of event sales support McPherson.
SEP25
PTSA Parent Social
Adults only at Chapman Crafted Beer. Reserve a ticket; food and drinks are sold separately.
SEP28
Fall Book Fair: September 28–October 2
Shop for books and volunteer for a shift. All proceeds support our school library.
SEP30
Principal’s Coffee / PTSA Meeting
Save the date. Check the school newsletter or ParentSquare for the time and location.
OCT02
Lunch on the Lawn
Save the date. The school will share visit times and details.
OCT13
Middle School Make-up Pictures
Previously announced: middle school make-up pictures on campus. Check ParentSquare for changes.
DEC09
Poinsettia Pickup
Pick up your poinsettia order. Each $15 plant supports eighth-grade end-of-year celebrations.
Fundraisers & family activities
Take part in simple ways to support McPherson students and school programs.
Starting Monday, September 14
After-school ice cream
Andrades fruit-filled and milk bars will be sold for $3 at the front gate at 2:00 and 2:55 PM. Proceeds support sixth-grade Outdoor Education and the eighth-grade Catalina trip.
Wednesday, September 16 · 4:00–8:00 PM
Chipotle Family Dinner Night
Visit 3440 E Chapman Ave in Orange and show the fundraiser information or mention McPherson at the register. For online pickup, use code K3KNE3Q. Twenty-five percent of event sales will be donated to McPherson.
September 28–October 2
Fall Book Fair
All proceeds support our school library. Flyers come home Wednesday, September 16. Volunteers need school approval before helping on campus.
Choose a volunteer shiftPickup Wednesday, December 9
Poinsettias for eighth grade
Buy a 15-inch red poinsettia for $15 to support eighth-grade celebrations. Check the sale page for order details. Pickup time has not been announced.
View the poinsettia saleAvailable now
PTSA Birthday Marquee
Celebrate your student with a special message on the school marquee.
Order a birthday messageArrival & dismissal
Gates open at 7:30 AM. Supervision is not available earlier. If you have children in multiple grades, use the gate for your youngest child. Please keep crosswalks clear and follow traffic laws.
Kindergarten gate
Kindergarten
Drop off and pick up at the kindergarten playground gate. At dismissal, park and come to the gate so staff can release each child to the correct adult.
Back gate
Grades 1–2
Use the school’s back gate for both drop-off and pick-up.
Front main gate
Grades 3–8
Use the main gate at the parking-lot entrance near the school office for drop-off and pick-up.
Recent PTSA event highlights
A look at the community gatherings and staff appreciation activities McPherson families have helped bring to life.
For readers
Book Fair
McPherson’s Book Fair brings books, journals, and student favorites to campus while supporting the school library.
See the Book Fair on Instagram
For teachers
Teacher Appreciation Week
PTSA celebrates McPherson teachers with on-campus appreciation events, including the mini pancake and crêpe bar pictured here.
See Teacher Appreciation on Instagram
Want to help at an event?
Current signup links, age requirements, and volunteer expectations are maintained in one place.
View open opportunitiesEvery Wednesday & minimum days
Early-release times
Wednesday start times are 8:00 AM for kindergarten and grades 1–2, 7:50 AM for grades 3–5, and 8:00 AM for grades 6–8.
- Kindergarten
- 12:20 PM
- 1st & 2nd grade
- 12:25 PM
- 3rd, 4th & 5th grade
- 12:30 PM
- Middle school
- 12:40 PM