AUG15
Campus Beautification Day
Families are invited to help with gardening, painting, cleaning, and classroom-window washing.
Events & important dates
Start-of-year gatherings, ways to volunteer, and the school-day details McPherson families need in one place.
Saturday, August 15 · 7:30–10:00 AM
Campus Beautification Day
Many hands make the load light. Bring the whole family and help us spruce up the McPherson campus before school begins.
Projects include gardening, painting, cleaning, and washing classroom windows. There are small jobs suitable for family members of all ages.
Sign up to helpAugust & September 2026
Start-of-year calendar
Times marked “to be announced” will be added when the school confirms them.
AUG17
Kindergarten Back to School Night
An evening orientation for kindergarten families.
AUG18
Kindergarten Meet & Greet
A chance for kindergarten students and families to meet before school begins.
AUG19
First Day of School
Parents may walk children onto campus. Regular gate drop-off begins the following day.
AUG20
Elementary Back to School Night
Back to School Night for elementary families.
AUG27
Middle School Back to School Night
Back to School Night for middle school families.
SEP04–06
Orange International Street Fair
Help the McPherson Education Foundation staff its wristband booth.
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 PTSA programs.
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
These dismissal times apply to all Wednesdays and listed minimum days.
- Kindergarten
- 12:20 PM
- 1st & 2nd grade
- 12:25 PM
- 3rd, 4th & 5th grade
- 12:30 PM
- Middle school
- 12:40 PM