Welcome to Friends of Mayer Magnet School
Friends of Mayer (FOM) is a not-for-profit group of parent volunteers whose mission is to support Mayer via fundraising and community building initiatives in order to support the mission and day-to-day operations of Mayer Magnet School.
FOM depends on Mayer’s vibrant community to reach its mission. From attending the events, volunteering to help the day of, to joining a planning committee, there are many ways to help.
Reach out today to find out how you can Get Involved!
The Mayer Scholastic Book Fair is Back!
The best week of the year returns April 20–24!
Mayer receives 25% of all Book Fair purchases, including online orders from April 17–30.
Each class will visit the Fair once during school hours, and can return anytime with a hall pass. Parents can shop Monday–Wednesday 2:30–4:00pm, Thursday 2:30–6:30pm, and during International Night.
Easy Ways to Pay - Send cash & this donation permission form or set-up eWallet
Lend a Hand - Please consider signing up for a shift - we’d love to have you!
Support Esther’s Friends - We are partnering again with Esther’s Friends (a Mayer-family charity supporting children facing long-term hospitalizations).
Parent shoppers can purchase (or bring) new books to donate to the charity to distribute to children in need.
Mark your calendars and Save the Date for the Walkathon May 22!
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See What Makes Mayer So Special
- April - Sign-Up Parties for adults & kids
- Wednesday, April 15 - LSC Meeting, 5:30pm (Mayer library & online)
- Thursday, April 16 - Moms & Manis, 7pm @A Pied
- Sunday, April 19 - Seafood Cooking Class, 2:30pm
- Week of April 20 - Book Fair Week!
- Sunday, April 26 - Mahjong Tutorial & Open-Play, 1:30pm
- Tuesday, April 28 - 4th-5th Grade Bingo, 3:30pm @Mayer
- May - Sign-Up Parties for adults & kids
- Friday, May 22 - FOM's 19th annual Walkathon!
THANK YOU to the Mayer Community for making 2025/2026 a fun and successful year of fundraising so far...
Learn About Mayer’s 3 Main Fundraising Initiatives
Annual Fund
The Pledge Drive, Mayer’s largest fundraising effort, begins each Fall. Parents, community members, and local businesses donate funds in support of our school’s amazing initiatives. Donations are accepted year-round.
Mayer Gala
Mayer's annual benefit is an incredible evening of food, fun, and fundraising where parents can enjoy themselves while supporting the school. Live auction and live music make for an evening not to be missed.
Walkathon
A decade-long Mayer tradition, this spring fundraising extravaganza is a meaningful way for students to get involved in raising money for the school.