LANSING, Ill. (October 10, 2023) – Oak Glen Elementary school and the Lansing McDonald’s partnered in mid-September to present “McTeacher’s Night.” Twenty-two teachers and staff from the school worked at McDonald’s to sell Apple Pies.
Oak Glen Principal Michael Earnshaw said the night was a success, and said, “We had staff members walking around with a tray all night asking if anyone would like to buy [an apple pie].”
According to District 158 Superintendent Nathan Schilling, Oak Glen teachers and staff sold 512 pies throughout the event, totaling $1,100 — all of which of which goes to the school.
Lansing McDonald’s owner Jose Gutierrez helped make the event happen, and was present throughout the night to assist. Also present at the event was Sgt. Dana Tatgenhorst from the Lansing Police Department.
Earnshaw said, “The money is going to be used to fund initiatives that will positively impact Oak Glen students.”
He also said the partnership between Oak Glen and McDonald’s was a first, but “it definitely won’t be the last.”
McDonald’s is located at 17810 Torrence Avenue in Lansing. Oak Glen Elementary is located at 2101 182nd Street in Lansing.
A couple questions came to mind: Did McDonalds donate the pies and more specifically did this franchise owner donate the pies?
What does, “The money is going to be used to fund initiatives that will positively impact Oak Glen students” mean, specifically?
Thank you Lansing Journal (Josh Bootsma and Melanie Jongsma) for the Lansing Journal!
Hi Esther, thanks for your readership. I’m not sure exactly what entity donated what, but the pies sold by Oak Glen staff at this event were all supplied by the Lansing McDonald’s, and 100% of the proceeds went to the school. As for the planned use of the funds, the statement quoted was the full extent of Oak Glen Principal Mike Earnshaw’s response to what purpose the funds had.