James B. McPherson Elementary School

NEW DATE FOR CARNIVAL
August 23 - Back-to-School Carnival

Due to forecasted thunderstorms this weekend, we will be postponing the back-to-school carnival to Sunday, August 23, from 11 am to 3 pm.

August 15 - Supply Drop-Off for General Items

The building will still be open this Saturday, August 15, from 11 am to 3 pm for supply drop-off. Families may also drop off supplies anytime next week between 8 am and 3 pm. Please enter through Door 8.
Also, remember to keep any personal item supplies safe at home until the first day of school (August 24) sending them with your child in their backpack.

Have you loaded the Boxtops for Education App yet? Easiest was to earn money for McPherson. 1,000’s of items have boxtops.

Ready To Start Earning For Schools? - Box Tops for Education In order to earn cash for your school, you'll need to use the Box Tops app on your mobile device.

School is almost here. Do you have your classroom supply list?

School Supply Lists McPherson Elementary School is located in Chicago, IL.

Come out this Saturday for the first of our three summer playdates. Make sure to put all three on your calendar.

Restocks are in for Wings of Fire! 🔥 🐉

The Book Fair closes tomorrow (Tuesday) at 4pm, so stop by before then! 📚

Good Luck everyone!

Ravenswood Run is this Sunday, April 26! Learn how to register or volunteer and check parking restrictions to ensure race day goes smoothly.

Every registration directly supports Ravenswood Community Services to provide food, meals, and support services for neighbors facing hunger and hardship. By running, you’re helping strengthen our community.

> Register to run the 5K at https://www.ravenswood5k.com/
> There is also a Kids Race designed for children ages 2-10
> Race day volunteers are needed! Register to volunteer at https://www.ravenswood5k.com/Race/Volunteer/IL/Chicago/RavenswoodRun
> Come out and cheer runners on race morning! The race steps off from Wilson and Hermitage (All Saints Church) at 8am.
> There will be parking restrictions in place race morning beginning at 2am and cars will be subject to towing. View parking restrictions here: https://www.ravenswood5k.com/Race/RavenswoodRun/Page/RaceDayTransportation