This program is a special way to honor someone on a birthday, 1/2 birthday, holiday, for a special achievement such as an award or promotion, or just for fun.

 

Through dedicated book donations, the McGaugh Media Center has added over 2500 new books for students to be able to check out and read. This program has truly been instrumental in making our library the amazing library it is, while creating a memorable experience for your child and their classroom!

 

 

 

HOW DOES IT WORK?

A special book, selected by you or one of our Jesters will be read aloud in class by one of the McGaugh Jesters to honor the recipient. A bookplate with a special message will be placed inside the book and the child will also receive a surprise goodie from the jester. The dedicated book can be enjoyed at home for one week before being returned to the school library. The book with the inscription will remain in the library for years and years to come and can be checked out again at any time! 

 

A Jester visit truly is a memory your child will have forever and is a program you won’t find anywhere else in the District! It is one of the many things that makes McGaugh so special.

 

It costs $25 to schedule a Jester visit, and you must complete the online book dedication linked below.

 

 

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION!

 

Jester visits MUST be scheduled through the online order system. Requests made directly to a jester or a teacher will not be honored. Submit your order using the online form allowing for at least 2 weeks before your requested visit date. Last minute requests will not be able to be scheduled; the program coordinator will reach out to find a suitable date with sufficient notice for both the jesters and the applicable teacher.
 
There are times that are not available due to non-interruption weeks as required by the school. The lower grades (UTK through 1st) may be able to have visits during most of the exclusion weeks. Dates will vary for 2nd and 3rd through 5th. Any request for a time during any of these periods will be addressed by the coordinator connecting with the requestor. The dates for 2026 - 2027 non-interruption weeks are as follows:
 
8/31 through 9/11/2026 
11/9 through 11/20/2026 
2/22 through 3/5/2027
3/1 through 3/12/2027
4/23 and 4/26/2027
No visits will be available 5/3 through 6/3/2027
 

We appreciate your understanding as we work within these limitations to provide an enjoyable experience for the students!

  

Request a jester 

 JesterCrew

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Astronaut

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 A few of our Jesters in action!

 

VOLUNTEER TO BE A MCGAUGH JESTER!

"Once upon a time, in the Kingdom of McGaugh, the court Jesters were called upon to entertain the royal children with the gift of storytelling……….”

 Do you enjoy reading a good book to your kids?

 Are you available during school hours for 20 minutes of time, a few times a month?

 Do you love wearing a costume and making kids smile?

 

If you like to have fun and want to help kids feel special, we would love for you to become a part of our special program. There is no minimum commitment, and any support is appreciated and needed. Any Jester will tell you it is one of the most rewarding and joyful volunteer jobs around!

 

If you are interested in being a Jester or learning more, please reach out to Devi Mueller, Jester Coordinator, at McgaughJesters@gmail.com