After months of planning, the McMahon Thrift Store located inside Fraser High School opened in late September. About 70 students visited on the first day, which is open before and after school Tuesday-Friday.

The store is named in honor of Mr. Connor McMahon, a social studies teacher who unexpectedly passed away in June 2023. It is also located in his former classroom. Social Studies Department Head, Mr. James Socha, said Mr. McMahon championed the phrase “It's for the kids!” and that’s the goal of the store.

“Our district has many students in need and students who like to thrift.  Melding those two ideas together will help take away some of the stigma,” Mr. Socha said.

All items in the store are free, and students can take up to three items each day. The store offers clothing and accessories such as ties, belts and bags/purses. There is also a special request box for students who have a need that isn’t met in the store.

Currently, students are helping to keep the store stocked and items folded. Mr. Socha said in the future he would love to partner with student organizations at FHS to help with staffing and earning service hours.

Donations are being accepted. Please contact Mr. Socha, james.socha@fraserk12.org, if you would like to donate.

Current Needs

• Hoodies
• Shirts (T-shirts or dress shirts)
• Pants (Jeans, dress pants)
• Shorts
• Purses and Backpacks
• Fraser Gear
• Monetary Donations to buy special request items

Not Needed

• Shoes
• Underwear 
• Coats (will request as the weather turns)
• Hats
• Anything that has holes, paint, stains, rips, tears, or pet hair