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Give an hour. Make it count.

Choose a specific shift, help with a family event, or tell us how you would like to contribute.

Ways to help this fall

Holiday giving dates are from the November 8 school newsletter. Support school programs and contact the volunteer team for upcoming shifts.

November30Through December 10

McPherson families

Joy for the Holidays

Leadership is collecting new, unwrapped toys for children in need. Drop off gifts in the holiday boxes at the back gate entrance or front gate parking lot.

See gift collection details

OngoingBox TopsHelp from home

McPherson families

Support our Box Tops program

Our Box Tops coordinator is Julie Altstaetter. Scan eligible receipts to support McPherson, and email Julie with questions.

Contact the Box Tops coordinator
A campus tree decorated with a red ribbon for Red Ribbon Week
From the school’s October 27 Instagram Story

Our campus community

Small touches. Shared school spirit.

Red ribbons brightened campus during October’s Red Ribbon Week. Thank you to the families who help make school events welcoming.

See upcoming family activitiesFollow the school’s updates

Volunteer on campus

McPherson asks every family to contribute ten volunteer hours each year. Anyone helping on campus—including in classrooms, at parties, or on field trips—must complete Orange Unified’s volunteer application and receive an approval email before volunteering.

English application

Apply in English

Most volunteers serving five hours or less on campus should complete requirements 1 and 2 and select the “5 Hours or Less” application. Upload the required training screenshots or certificates, submit the full application, and wait for approval.

Open the English application

Every receipt helps

Support McPherson with Box Tops

Select McPherson Magnet School (School ID 227368) in the Box Tops app and scan eligible receipts within 14 days. New users can enter referral code C86O5H22 for an extra $2.50 for the school.

Get the Box Tops app

First time volunteering?

Choose what fits your family

Start with a defined shift

Contact the volunteer team for upcoming events with a clear date, task, and time commitment.

Check event requirements

Ask about age requirements and whether an opportunity is suitable for your family before signing up.

Wait for your approval email

Completing the training alone does not approve you to volunteer. Submit the application and receive confirmation before coming to help on campus.

Have time or a skill to share?

Tell us what you enjoy, when you are generally available, and whether you prefer one-time events or an ongoing role. The volunteer team will help find a practical fit.

Email the volunteer team

For event dates and school schedules, visit the Events page.