We have a lot of exciting events coming up this year. Mark your calendars. We look forward to see you all!

Save the Date

Next meeting: Thursday, February 19, 2026 @ 6:30pm

Light refreshments will be provided!

5th Grade Committee

Attention 5th grade parents!!!!

Fundraiser & Events link

5th Grade Dues - Please click this LINK to pay!

Together, we can ensure that ALL our kids have a great year. McKinley has H.E.A.R.T!

Pretzel Sales

Pretzel distribution began 1/16. Pre-orders have ended. We will have limited pretzels for sale day of for $1 (CASH ONLY).

2025-2026 PTO Meeting Schedule

McKinley Spiritwear

IN-HOUSE SPIRITWEAR

Brrrr, it's cold in here! I said there must be some Dragons in the atmosphere!

Stay warm and show your Dragon pride! New blanket designs are a HIT and are almost sold out!! Snag yours today!

The PTO offers such an easy way to get your gear! To order your Quick Gear (Turnaround less than 2 weeks!) - in house offering including shirts, blankets, bottles, stickers & more. Available all school year!

Shop now & show your school spirit!

McKinley Drama Club

The curtain will rise on our student actors next weekend! Come out and support our hardworking McKinley kids as they perform Willy Wonka Jr. Show dates & times are:

Thursday, January 29th 7 pm
Friday, January 30th 7 pm
Saturday, January 31st 1 pm
Saturday, January 31st 7 pm

Tickets can be purchased through this link: https://mckinley-willy-wonka-jr.cheddarup.com. All tickets are e-tickets and will be sent to the email(s) provided in the order.

Note: some of our lead roles are double-cast! All of our students have worked so hard and you will be entertained no matter what show you attend. However, if you or your child have a particular friend in mind that you'd like to see in their role, check with them to confirm the shows they are performing in prior to buying your tickets.

We thank you for your support and can't wait to see you! Any questions, please contact mckinleydramaclub370@gmail.com

Want to see what running a school musical is all about? Sign up to help here: Adult Musical Volunteers

Have a high-schooler who would like to help out on show days? Please have them visit the district's service learning site here: Student Volunteers

Family Fun Night!

Thank you to everyone who joined us — you helped make Family Fun Night the sweetest event on the menu! And to our celebrity scoopers: you really whipped up the magic.

Here’s hoping your night had swirls of fun, scoops of laughter, and a sprinkle of happy memories.

Peek at the slideshow HERE

Girls on the Run

Please consider volunteering to help us coach our spring 2026 Girls on the Run team! The more coaches we have, the more girls who can participate. The program will run most Tuesdays and Thursdays after school, from March 3-May 14, culminating in a big 5K race the weekend of May 16. You do not have to have a child in the program to volunteer; if you do, you will receive a discount on your child’s tuition fee. Contact Joanna Kallan with any questions (joannapcohen@gmail.com)

Volunteer Interest Form

CLEARANCES

We are noticing that the status of many volunteers is about to expire. Please consider renewing your status early so you are ready for the next event.

CLICK HERE to obtain/update clearances!

Committee Information

The PTO offers so many fun events and incentives for students all year long! Check out the committee information on our website to find the best fit for you to get involved and volunteer at your child’s school—it’s a rewarding (and fun!) way to give back.

Click THIS LINK to find out more & to join the fun!

Garden Updates

HELP MAKE THE GARDEN A WINTER WONDERLAND!

As you put away your lights, don't forget about the garden! The garden committee is accepting donations to create a winter wonderland. Any white lights, winter, snow related decor, etc. are welcome. Donations can be dropped off at the front desk. Once the winterland is complete, we'll open the garden for a few nights under the lights this winter!

FUNDRAISING FOR NEW TABLES AND BENCHES: The current wooden tables and benches in the garden need to be replaced. We are working hard to reach our fundraising goal of $4,000, the cost to purchase 3 new 8' recycled plastic tables. If you would like to give directly to this fundraiser, please click here: Donate to the Garden

Join McKinley's Virtual Lost & Found Google photo album. This album is updated weekly with pictures of every item in the Lost & Found. Comment on the photo to claim your student's item and it will be returned to them.

Please remember to label all hoodies, jackets, water bottles, and lunchboxes! Any labeled items are quickly returned to students. Unclaimed items will be donated at the end of the month. Thank you!

Our upcoming Winter events are coming up soon!

SAVE THE DATE:

VIP Dance: February 12th

Hey y’all! The VIP Dance is moseyin’ on up! February 12th is fixin’ to be a hootin’, hollerin’ good time you won’t wanna miss.

More details will be comin’ soon, so keep your eyes peeled over yonder. Dust off them boots and get ready to dance! 🤠

Ways to Stay Connected

Become a PTO Member

Dues start at a suggested donation of $20. These funds will allow us to recognize our teachers, support activities, and provide fun events.

Pay PTO dues!

Join the Directory

We invite you to visit the McKinley PTO Directory. The directory is the best way to connect so we encourage all families to add or edit their information as soon as possible.

PTO Website

Visit the PTO website for events, updates, and more.

PTO Facebook Group

The PTO has a Facebook group to interact with families and to inform you of fun activities for students, parents and teachers. This will also be a hub to stay up to date on school information.

Become a PTO Member Today!

SUBJECT: News from the Heart (Mckinley PTO Edition)