Tomorrow is an early dismissal (12:20) for teacher inservice. Please make sure your student(s) know where they are going after school.
School pictures are coming home today. Make sure to take them out of backpacks tonight! If you would like your child to do picture re-takes, the pictures need to be returned to school, uncut. Picture re-take day is October 16th. Thanks!
Reminder that we dismiss at 1:20 today for homecoming. Attached are student guidelines for the football game tonight. Please review them with your children. Thank you!
We are dismissing at 1:20 tomorrow for homecoming. Please make sure your student(s) know where they are going after school.
*Parade starts at 2:00, Tailgate starts at 5:00, Football game starts at 7:00
We want to thank all the families who have already participated in our SchoolStore fundraiser! If you want, share this link with family and friends! Their purchases will give your student(s) points towards prizes:
https://tinyurl.com/yc247chc
McKinley will have dress up days to celebrate homecoming next week!
Let us know if you would like your child to have a screening.
We don't have school on Monday for Labor Day. Enjoy your 3 day weekend!
We had a great first day! Picture day is coming up! Next Wednesday the 30th we will do pictures during school. Attached is a flyer with more information. You may order online or send the photo envelope with your student on or before the 30th. Note: if you end up needing picture re-takes, please send the un-cut photos back to school. Thanks!
If you haven't signed up for a time to meet your student's teacher yet, please do so here: https://www.watertown.k12.sd.us/o/mckinley-elementary/page/parenteacherconferences or call the office at 605-882-6350. Thanks!
We are excited to see everyone again soon! Welcome back letters were sent out yesterday, so be on the lookout for those in the mail. Meet the teacher will be held on Monday, August 21 between 11am-7pm. You can sign up for a 15 minute "Meet the Teacher" for you and your child here: https://www.watertown.k12.sd.u...
Don't forget to vote. A reminder that the Joint City/School election will be held at the Watertown Civic Arena on Tuesday, June 20 from 7 AM - 7 PM.
McKinley parents, if your child is registered for summer school, this is your reminder that it starts tomorrow, Tues., June 6. The first session is at 8:30 and the second at 10:30. Attached is a calendar and drop-off/pick-up instructions. If you have questions please call McKinley. See you tomorrow!
The Watertown School District will be conducting an emergency planning drill on Tuesday, May 30th in the morning from 8 AM – 12 PM. The district offices will be closed for the morning to the public. The public is asked to avoid the area of the high school as much as possible during these hours, as an influx of emergency responders will be present. We appreciate the cooperation of law enforcement and other first responders to assist the school district in it’s safety planning.
The Watertown Chamber will be hosting a candidate forum on Tuesday, May 30 at 6:00 PM in the DD Miller Auditorium at Watertown High School. Candidates for school board and city council will be present for this forum.
Tomorrow is the last day of school. We have enjoyed this past year with your children! Students are dismissed at 12:20. Please make sure they know their after school plans.
Family Fun Night was held last week. We had crafts, dancing, petting zoo, ice cream and books! Thanks for joining us Colt Nation!
Girls on the Run had a successful Community Impact night last week as well as their grand finale Buffalo Wild Wings 5k! Way to go GOTR!
Fourth grade went to DeSmet today. It was a great day of learning and fun!
Family Fun Night is tomorrow from 5:30-6:30. Join us for FREE books. FREE Blizzards. FREE fun!
