Looking for ways to get involved?
Great! We need you!
We’re looking for people to volunteer time and talent to help make the school year great for our kids. Make signs, show our teachers and staff how much we appreciate them, decorate for school events, help students learn more about philanthropy, and more.
The opportunities vary in time, commitment, and frequency, so you’ll be able to find something that fits your availability. Some things can even be done from home!
Thank you so much to each and every one of our volunteers!
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Lunch Volunteers
This is a great opportunity to check in with your child and observe them in their natural habitat! Parent volunteers give teachers the chance to recharge their batteries by taking their own lunch break, and also allow staff to supervise other areas of campus.
Students cannot use the game area inside the Commons unless we have volunteers to supervise, so please sign up for a shift (or several)!
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As-Needed Volunteers
Also known as our pinch hitters! If you have a flexible schedule and are willing to help out, please check out our new OGMS to-do list! We’ll update this as staff and teachers have specific requests for help in the office, classroom, and other areas of campus!
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Staff Appreciation
This committee plans events throughout the year to show our teachers and staff how much we love and appreciate them! Potluck breakfasts, gift giveaways, and more.
Look for notifications on ParentSquare and in the Picks of the Week for opportunities to volunteer or donate!
You can also contact our staff appreciation chair directly for more information.
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Book Fair
If you love books and want to help the school make money while encouraging students to read, this is the committee for you! In addition to bringing great books straight to campus, our book fairs help us raise additional FFO funds.
Contact us if you are interested and want to learn more!
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Community Education
Help organize quarterly community education events for OGMS parents, guardians and middle-schoolers.
Contact us to learn more!
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8th Grade Promotion
Help plan and organize the 8th grade promotion ceremony, cookie reception, dance, and ice cream social! All parents are welcome to help organize the events; however, 8th grade parents are not allowed to work/chaperone the dance.
This is a great chance for parents of 6th and 7th graders to step up and let 8th grade parents celebrate their students on this special night!
Contact us if you’d like to pitch in!
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Bus Driver Appreciation
Help work with the OGMS student body to sign gratitude cards and create banners for the annual Bus Driver Appreciation Breakfast in May 2026.
This is without a doubt, one of the most-appreciated events of the year. If you have a child who rides the bus, join us as we thank the drivers for keeping our students safe and on-time!
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Family Support
A truly meaningful opportunity to help when members of our OGMS family face extraordinary challenges. This committee has provided meals to staff or student families experiencing serious health issues, school supplies, condolences and support in times of loss, and so much more.
There are many ways to help: cooking and delivering meals, organizing donations (i.e. gift cards, cash, supplies, etc.)
Contact us to learn how to join this community.