named programs · 7 · from sources
what they call their work
8th Grade Promotion
Annual ceremony and系列活动 including cookie reception, dance, and ice cream social to celebrate graduating 8th graders
Book Fair
Event that brings books directly to campus, encourages student reading, and raises funds for the FFO
Color Run
Annual school-wide fundraiser where students run, walk, or jog through the campus while volunteers toss washable colored powder; raises funds for FFO
Dine Out Events
Community gatherings at local restaurants where a portion of proceeds supports the school
Family Support
Committee that provides meals, supplies, and support to student families facing health issues, loss, or other hardships
Staff Appreciation
Committee that organizes events such as breakfasts, gift giveaways, and themed celebrations to show gratitude to teachers and staff
Teacher & Program Grants
Funding program that reimburses teachers or pays for materials to support educational needs not covered by other sources
activities · 8 groups
what they do
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School Community Events & Family Nights 6 activities
- Community Engagement and FundraisingHolds monthly meetings, organizes quarterly community education events for parents, guardians, and middle school students, and coordinates Dine Out events and Spirit Wear activities to support the school community and raise funds.
- Organizing Student EventsOrganizes and hosts various student events including the Color Run fundraiser, book fairs, an 8th Grade Promotion Dance, Promotion Ceremonies with cookie receptions, an Ice Cream Social, and EduKits.
- Organizing Student EventsOrganizes and hosts various student events including the Color Run fundraiser, book fairs, an 8th Grade Promotion Dance, Promotion Ceremonies with cookie receptions, an Ice Cream Social, and EduKits.
- Organizing community education eventsOrganizes quarterly community education events for parents, guardians, and middle school students.
- Organizing student eventsOrganizes and hosts various student events including an 8th Grade Promotion Dance, Promotion Ceremonies with cookie receptions, an Ice Cream Social, and a Color Run fundraiser on campus.
- Promoting School SpiritOrganizes Spirit Wear activities to support school spirit among students and staff.
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Back-to-School Supplies Distribution 3 activities
- Collecting School Supplies and DonationsCollects specific items for the front office and nurse's office, general school supplies for teachers, decor for promotion dances, and new or gently used games for the library.
- Collecting School Supplies and DonationsCollects specific items for the front office and nurse's office, general school supplies for teachers, decor for promotion dances, and new or gently used games for the library.
- Collecting supplies for the schoolCollects specific items for the front office and nurse's office, general school supplies for teachers, decor for promotion dances, and new or gently used games for the library for student free time.
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Teacher & Classroom Support Grants 3 activities
- Funding Educational Materials and ProgramsProvides funding for unique materials and programs to enhance student education at Orange Grove Middle School, processing reimbursement requests and direct payments for approved educational purchases after review at monthly executive board and general meetings.
- Funding Educational Materials and ProgramsProvides funding for unique materials and programs to enhance student education at Orange Grove Middle School, processing reimbursement requests and direct payments for approved educational purchases after review at monthly executive board and general meetings.
- Funding educational materials and programsProvides funding for unique materials and programs to enhance student education at Orange Grove Middle School, processing reimbursement requests and direct payments for approved educational purchases after reviewing grant requests at monthly executive board and general meetings.
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Teacher and Staff Appreciation Events 3 activities
- Organizing staff appreciation eventsPlans and executes staff appreciation events such as a caramel apple bar, potluck breakfasts, gift giveaways, and a "Raffle-A-Day in May" for teachers and staff.
- Staff Appreciation and SupportOrganizes and executes staff appreciation events such as a caramel apple bar, "Raffle-A-Day in May," potluck breakfasts, gift giveaways, and the annual Bus Driver Appreciation Breakfast, while also providing support to staff facing challenges.
- Supporting bus driver appreciationWorks with the student body to create gratitude cards and banners for the annual Bus Driver Appreciation Breakfast.
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Lunchtime Student Supervision & Engagement 3 activities
- Providing Lunch VolunteersProvides volunteers to supervise students during lunch periods, allowing teachers to take breaks and enabling students to use the game area in the Commons.
- Providing Lunch VolunteersProvides lunch volunteers to supervise students, allowing teachers to take breaks and enabling students to use the game area in the Commons.
- Providing lunch volunteersProvides lunch volunteers to supervise students, allowing teachers to take breaks and enabling students to use the game area in the Commons.
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Parent and Family Engagement Coordination 1 activity
- Holding monthly meetingsHolds monthly meetings on the third Thursday of each month at 8:30 am in the school library, featuring updates from the Principal and FFO committee chairs.
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Community Book Clubs & Literary Engagement 1 activity
- Organizing book fairsOrganizes book fairs on campus to bring books to students, encourage reading, and raise funds for the FFO.
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Uncategorized 4 activities
- Community Engagement and EducationHolds monthly meetings for updates from the Principal and FFO committee chairs, organizes quarterly community education events for parents, guardians, and middle school students, and coordinates Dine Out events to support the school community.
- Community Engagement and FundraisingHolds monthly meetings for updates, organizes quarterly community education events for parents and students, and coordinates Dine Out events and Spirit Wear activities to support the school community and raise funds.
- Providing support to staff and student familiesProvides support to staff and student families facing challenges, including meals for health issues, school supplies, and condolences during loss.
- Staff Appreciation and SupportOrganizes and executes staff appreciation events such as a caramel apple bar, "Raffle-A-Day in May," potluck breakfasts, gift giveaways, and the annual Bus Driver Appreciation Breakfast, while also providing support to staff facing challenges.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$48K
Contributions & grants$30K62%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$42K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$18K
balance sheet
Total assets$33K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$33K
1 years on record · 2021–2021
relationships · 12
who they work with
- AJ’s Partner — Participates in the Bashas’ Community Card program, where the FFO earns 6% of reload amounts on cards used at Bashas’, Food City, and AJ’s stores.
- Bashas’ Partner — Participates in the Bashas’ Community Card program, where the FFO earns 6% of reload amounts on cards used at Bashas’, Food City, and AJ’s stores.
- Blanco Partner — Past Dine Out partner
- Catalina Foothills High School Partner — Hosts the 8th Grade Promotion Ceremonies and Cookie Receptions.
- Chipotle Partner — Past Dine Out partner
- DFFO Network — Represented through a liaison on the FFO leadership team.
- Fini’s Landing Partner — Past Dine Out partner
- Food City Partner — Participates in the Bashas’ Community Card program, where the FFO earns 6% of reload amounts on cards used at Bashas’, Food City, and AJ’s stores.
- Jim Wood Partner — Professional photographer at the cookie receptions, with photos available for purchase on his website.
- Julie Bowden Government — FFO Treasurer responsible for processing reimbursement requests
- Pic of Sponsor logos Partner — Sponsored the Color Run 2026 event.
- Zinburger Partner — Past Dine Out partner