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

PTO Meeting

Next meeting: Thursday, April 9, 2026

Light refreshments will be provided!

We will review the proposed PTO budget and announce nominees for the PTO Board. Voting will take place at the following meeting.

Reminder: PTO Dues must be paid at least 2 weeks before any vote in order to participate. To pay dues, please visit HERE.

Note: PTO Dues are separate from 5th Grade Dues.

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!

Please complete the survey below with a t-shirt size for your child. The shirts will be provided free from the money that was raised from the 5th grade committee.

SHIRT ORDER.

2025-2026 PTO Meeting Schedule

📚✨ Yearbook Update! ✨📚

The Yearbook Committee is in full swing and hard at work behind the scenes… let’s just say this year’s theme is really going to dust off some great memories 😉

We’re looking for more photos to include in this year’s book! Please send your favorites to mckinleydragonsyb@gmail.com and be sure to include your child’s name, grade, and teacher so we can place them correctly.

It’s shaping up to be a year worth writing on the board about! 🖍️✨

Race for Education & Spiritwear

Race for Education has been postponed. The new date is April 14th, with the same times as posted previously. We hope to see you there. If you purchased an RFE shirt, remember to wear them & rep McKinley proud!!

Don’t forget — McKinley Spiritwear is available year-round for all your school spirit needs, including shirts, bags, blankets, and more!

Shop Spiritwear anytime here:

https://my.cheddarup.com/c/spirit-wear-flash-sale-copy-66935/items

Race for Education is the school's biggest fundraiser event and supports many of the amazing McKinley opportunities our students get.

Register your children today and let's get to our goal faster than ever! If each student raises just $75 we hit our goal!!!

Spring Fair

We’re excited to bring back our Spring Fair on May 8th—a fun-filled fundraiser for our school community!

To help make this event a success, we’ve created an Amazon Wishlist with items needed for games, prizes, and activities.

If you’re able to contribute, please consider purchasing an item directly from our wishlist. Items will be shipped straight to us, making it easy and convenient to support! WISH LIST

Every donation, big or small, helps us create a memorable experience for our kids. Thank you so much for your support!

If you prefer to donate in another way or have questions, feel free to reach out.

We truly appreciate your generosity!

McKinley Drama Club

A huge thank you to the McKinley community for coming out to support the student actors of Willy Wonka Jr.!

A very special thank you to all the show day volunteers - we could not have run the shows without you. Thank you for stepping up and volunteering your time.

Parents, stay tuned for information on an upcoming "friendraiser"/parent get-together.

The Drama Committee is made up of seven working moms who just wanted to see the tradition of a school musical continue at McKinley. Six of us have zero theater experience - but we have a lot of patience, a sense of humor, determination and a love for showing kids the power of theater. Does this sound like you? If so, we'd love to talk - we need parents of younger students to join us to make sure the musical can continue. Email us at mckinleydramaclub370@gmail.com to see how you may be able to help.

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

Recess Visits:

The garden will be open for spring recess visits on Wednesdays beginning April 8th! Many of our students enjoy these visits, only made possible with volunteer help. Please consider signing up if you are able! Volunteer sign up pages are linked below:

April recess visits (4/8, 4/15)
May recess visits (5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27)

June recess visits (6/3, 6/10)

Please note you must be an approved school district volunteer for recess visits. If you need to complete the volunteer clearance application, more information can be found here: ASD volunteer clearance info

If you are interested in volunteering in the garden but are unable to help during these times, please submit your contact info on the PTO volunteer interest page or contact Alex at abeynon123@gmail.com.

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

LOST AND FOUND

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!

Upcoming Events

Race for Education is April 14th!

Your support helps fund PTO programs that benefit our entire school community.

Remember to wear your McKinley shirts!! We will also be selling spiritwear day of - CASH ONLY!!

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!

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