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McFarland K–8 PTO reports $26,000 in yearly fundraising, seeks volunteers
Summary
Samantha Zeilenga, president of the McFarland EC–8 PTO, briefed the school board on the PTO’s programs, finances and volunteer shortfalls; the group raised and spent about $26,000 in 2024–25, paid roughly $13,000 for yearbooks, and plans volunteer outreach changes.
Samantha Zeilenga, president of the McFarland EC–8 Parent Teacher Organization, told the McFarland School Board that the PTO raised about $26,000 and spent roughly the same amount in the most recent year, including roughly $13,000 for EC–5 yearbooks.
The PTO president said the group serves early childhood through eighth grade, runs monthly advisory meetings open to all parents, and stages districtwide events such as “stock the lounge,” trunk-or-treat at McFarland Primary School (MPS), family fun nights, conference meals and staff appreciation week. Zeilenga said the PTO tries to make volunteer…
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