100% Volunteer and Parent-Run Non-Profit
Our Philosophy
Project SEEK is passionate about the importance of incorporating art and STEM into our children's education.
By providing funding for the Art Lab Teacher, Innovation Lab Instructor and Media Center Aide, Project SEEK makes it possible for the approximately 700 students of McGaugh to benefit from these Art and Technology programs as part of their regular curriculum.
Because of Project SEEK and its dedication to continuing this Art and Technology education, students are currently being exposed to STEM-based learning, including coding and programming, and McGaugh is the only school in the district at the elementary level with a full time dedicated art teacher.
Current & Upcoming Events
Make a year-end donation to Project SEEK and become a sponsor for The Event, our largest fundraiser of the year! The Event 2026 will be held on March 27th at the Old Ranch Country Club and includes a charity dinner, silent auction, and live auction. Over 200 McGaugh families attend this event every year, and it is advertised to over 600 McGaugh families, the Los Alamitos Unified School District, and to the local community.
Sponsor Levels:
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For more information, visit our Event page below.
We are excited and honored to partner with the Bay Theatre to support our students through the arts, and this community as a whole!
A portion of each ticket sold to the screening of Miracle on Sunday, February 1st at 12:30 PM will go to benefit Project SEEK.
Arrive early to be entered into a raffle, and then stay after the movie for the following opportunities:
Meet and Greet with current & past Olympians
Photo with Olympic Torch & Torchbearer
We are excited and honored to partner with the Bay Theatre to support our students through the arts, and this community as a whole!
A portion of each ticket sold to the screening of Cool Runnings on Friday, February 6th at 2:00 PM will go to benefit Project SEEK.
Arrive early to be entered into a raffle, and then stay after the movie for the following opportunities:
Meet and Greet with current & past Olympians
Photo with Olympic Torch & Torchbearer
Since 2003, Run Seal Beach has given $2,138,910 back to our community, including Project SEEK and its mission to provide STEM and Art programs to our McGaugh students.
Join your neighbors and show support for this generous sponsor by participating in the run/walk through the streets of Old Town Seal Beach on March 28, 2026. You can register now for the Kids Fun Run 1K, the 5K Event, or the 10K Event.
Race Times:
7:30 AM Kids’ 1K Fun Run (3-10 Years)
8:00 AM 5K/10K Run (Wave Starts)
8:05 AM 5K Walk
We're looking forward to seeing you there!
Meet Our Teachers
Anya Cappon
Anya Cappon began teaching at McGaugh in January 2022. She is an accomplished artist with a mixed media background and earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts from Chapman University in 2020. Cappon tailors art lessons and concepts to each grade level at McGaugh, from kindergarten through fifth grade, so that students are able to build on their skills and understanding. Just many of the art projects students have created in art class include annual self-portraits, African-inspired art, ceramics, weaving projects using yarn and paper, and life-sized paintings each year that are part of McGaugh’s Pageant of the Arts performance in March.
May Samari
May Samari came to McGaugh in 2014 as a leader in the early stages of STEM education. Holding a Masters Degree from UC Davis, May was instrumental at her previous school in piloting Google Chromebooks in the classroom and has collaborated with Khan Academy and in Stanford studies on pioneering educational technology programs. May creates a vibrant learning environment in our McGaugh Innovation Lab, where students look forward to engaging in hands-on STEM activities. She also spearheads our Annual STEAM Fair in April, encouraging students to explore their curiosities and transform their ideas into reality.