
The Boys&Girls Club will be closed next week, May 23-27, for summer prep. Please make sure your child knows their after school plans. Thank you!


We have ONE more day! The Watertown Area Girls On The Run (GOTR girls) are holding a Pet Supply Drive. All items donated will go to the Watertown Area Humane Society. If you wish to participate, please leave donations in the box outside the office. Supplies will be donated 5/19/22.

TODAY: As a part of the fitness testing, students are offered the opportunity to participate in the mile run at the track. Students are asked to participate in this activity during their scheduled time. Students will need a partner tor responsible person to record lap times for participants. There is a sheet provided to students. Please bring this sheet and a pen to record lap times using the large score clock at the Watertown track facility.


Thank you for joining us for Family Fun Night - Camp Read-a-Lot!





Preschool zoo and others at morning recess fun!




4th Grade DeSmet trip and Earth clean up Day!




2nd Grade zoo trip!





UPDATE!!! Due to impending weather, we are moving the Camp Read-A-Lot to 4:30-5:30 tonight INSIDE at McKinley.
We will have camping themed snacks and games as well as reading information!


Watertown Optimist Club's Bike Safety Inspections: Practicing safe techniques, wearing a helmet and having a safe bike are the first steps in preventing bicycle related injuries and deaths. The Watertown Optimist Club along with the Codington County Extension Service and Watertown Police Department will be inspecting bicycles for safety concerns at no charge from May 2-16.
Students who have their bicycle inspected will receive a coupon from Papa Murphy’s Pizza and their name will be put in a drawing for a free helmet sponsored by SD Emergency Medical Services for Children and the South Dakota Highway Safety Program. We will be at each site after school dismissal to inspect and repair bicycles until 4:00 pm. Find us at the bike racks. Students are welcome to go to any school for the bicycle inspections. McKinley's inspections will be held on Friday, May 6!


Fourth Grade Parent’s Night at WIS on May 2 at 6:00 Watertown Intermediate School will be holding a parent’s night for parents of 4th grade students on Monday, May 2 at 6:00pm in the WIS Arrow Zone. Principal Jen Bollinger and Vice Principal Tim Kruse will provide valuable information to parents about their child’s transition and first year at the Intermediate School. We look forward to seeing you on May 2 at 6:00. Please call at 882-6355 if you have questions.

Thank you "4 the Kids" for providing snacks for our students! We are so appreciative!


Don't forget Title 1 night tomorrow at Garfield starting at 5:30!

Tomorrow, 4/22/22 is an early dismissal at 12:20 (5th-12th grade dismiss at 12:30). Please make sure your child knows what their after school plan is. Thank you!


You are invited to a family Title I information night next Tuesday, April 26th from 5:30-6:30pm. There will be snacks provided and you will receive math and reading activities to take home.




There will be NO SCHOOL on April 15th or 18th for the Easter holiday. Enjoy your long weekend!


Please join us at the 1st/2nd grade concert tonight starting at 6:30.


We had lots of fun at Bunny Bingo last night. Thank you to those who made donations and those who came to play and support McKinley PTO. It was a success!


Bunny Bingo is tonight at the Codington County Extension Building from 6:00-8:00 pm! There are $1,000s worth of prizes to be won! We hope to see you there!


Bunny Bingo is TOMORROW! We are looking forward to seeing you all hop on in for some bingo fun!


Next week, Thursday April 7th from 6-8 at Codington County Extension building, it's....BUNNY BINGO!!!
