Programs that expand the school day

Arts, enrichment, student recognition, and family opportunities supported by McPherson PTSA.

Everyday enrichment

These ongoing programs add creativity and new learning experiences to the school year. Purchases such as Birthday Marquee messages and spirit shirts are available through the Store menu.

In the classroom

Arts, music & enrichment

PTSA funding supports Meet the Masters, music, classroom grants, and learning experiences beyond the core curriculum.

See how membership helps

Registration open

Free ELO-P winter enrichment camp

December 21–23 and January 4–8, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Open to OUSD elementary students. Families may choose any camp location; space is limited and transportation is available upon request.

See camp registration details

Middle school

School sports

Flag football: October 19–December 14. Basketball: February 1–March 22. Volleyball moves to April–May. Submit an Athletic Packet before tryouts; selected players complete ELOP registration through 6Crickets. An Academy Team is available for students not selected.

Read the updated sports schedule

PTSA fundraiser

Birthday Marquee

Celebrate your student’s birthday with a special message on the school marquee. Messages are available to purchase online now.

Order a birthday message

Students stepping forward

Leadership and academic recognition are part of the wider school experience PTSA families help sustain.

A McPherson elementary student serving as Principal for the Day beside the school sign — **Principal for the Day**Student leadership

A McPherson student holding her American Chemical Society award for Best Chemistry Project — **Science & engineering recognition**Academic achievement

McPherson students beside a spiderweb model built from marshmallows and sticks — K–2 enrichment: learning how spiderwebs work

Learning together

Little engineers at work

In K–2 enrichment, students learned about spiders and worked in mixed-grade groups to build their own webs.

See the school’s classroom photos

A McPherson student with her family at the Reflections Gallery — McPherson family at the Reflections Gallery

For students · 2026–27

Reflections Art Program

“What My Culture Means to Me”

The program encourages students to explore their heritage and identity through dance, film, literature, music, photography, and visual arts.

Entries closed Tuesday, October 27 after an extension. Thank you to the students who submitted original work. For program questions, contact Ms. Leon at kleon@orangeusd.org.

Read the 2026 Reflections update See McPherson families at the Reflections Gallery

Programs are powered by families

Membership and volunteer support help keep enrichment available across elementary and middle school grades.