2021 ANNUAL TITLE I FAMILY INFORMATION NIGHT The Watertown School District will hold the annual Title I Family Information Night on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at Garfield Education Center, 216 10th St SE from 5:30-6:30 p.m. This session will provide an opportunity for parents to share input on the Parent and Family Engagement Policies and join in the discussion on... READ MORE >
Please read the April newsletter at the following link: https://www.watertown.k12.sd.u... READ MORE >
Preschool Screening is held at Garfield School (216 10th St SE) on Friday, March 26th. If you are interested in Watertown School District's preschool programs and have a child who will be 4 years old on/before September 1st 2021, please call 605-882-6350 to sign up for a screening. READ MORE >
You can find the March newsletter at https://www.watertown.k12.sd.u...Important Dates: 11th - Inservice/Early Dismissal 14th - Daylight Savings Time 18th, 19th - Spring Break-NO SCHOOL 24th - End of 3rd Quarter 26th - Preschool screening at Garfield READ MORE >
Congrats to our very own Mrs. Pieper on winning McTeacher of the Month from McDonalds! To see the video, visit our McKinley Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/McKin...Mrs. Pieper, you are so deserving! Congratulations! :) READ MORE >
Please read the February newsletter at: https://www.watertown.k12.sd.u... READ MORE >
Congratulations to Ann DeSpiegler and Shari Jacobson for their winning Staff of the Year! READ MORE >
Please view the January newsletter on our website at: https://www.watertown.k12.sd.u... READ MORE >
Check out our Kindness project video: https://youtu.be/F-wCLktQPZE READ MORE >
Please visit the website to read the December newsletter: https://www.watertown.k12.sd.u... READ MORE >
Please visit the website to view the full November Newsletter including breakfast and lunch menus. https://www.watertown.k12.sd.u... READ MORE >
We want to extend a BIG "THANK YOU" to First Premier Bank for donating winter coats to keep our student's warm. READ MORE >
Please read the full newsletter by visiting www.watertown.k12.sd.us. Click on "Sites" and then McKinley. Then click on "Documents" and "Newsletters" and find the October newsletter there! READ MORE >
Please read through the September newsletter. It contains information about the school year, a note from our counselor, lunch menus and more! The newsletter can be found at: https://www.watertown.k12.sd.us/o/mckinley-elementary/browse/65075 READ MORE >
We love Shari and her custodial crew!https://www.keloland.com/news/local-news/how-custodians-are-going-the-extra-mile-to-protect-students-and-staff/ READ MORE >
Check out our AWESOME teachers on Keloland and how they are keeping our students safe and healthy!https://www.keloland.com/news/eye-on-keloland/eye-on-keloland-new-school-year-new-look/ READ MORE >
Watertown Regional Library is launching the online summer reading program. Here is the informational page for the birth-4th grade program: https://www.watertownsd.us/739/Online-Reading-Challenge Thank you! Sarah Overvaag Children's Library Specialist Watertown Regional Library (605) 882-6220 ext. 3644 READ MORE >
You can find the full newsletter by clicking this link: https://thrillshare.com/s/documents-7421afee-33cd-4982-9cb3-ffc0bc9c5fce/browse/65075# or going to www.watertown.k12.sd.us, clicking on sites, then McKinley, then Documents and finally Newsletters and "May Newsletter". READ MORE >
THANK YOU to the Arrow Education Foundation for awarding our 2nd and 3rd grade teachers with grants. Pictured is Dan Albertson of the AEF making the presentation. READ MORE >
We are excited for the McKinley CARnival! Please bring your iPads, computers and chargers (fully charged) to McKinley on Wednesday or Thursday to receive a ticket to the CARnival! READ MORE >
Please read the full newsletter by visiting www.watertown.k12.sd.us. Click on "Sites" and go to McKinley. Then click on "Documents" and "Newsletters" and find the April newsletter there! READ MORE >
Read Across America Week poster winners are: 1st place - Addisyn, 2nd place - Roman, 3rd place - Addyson & Olivia READ MORE >
Please visit our website at https://www.watertown.k12.sd.us/o/mckinley-elementary/browse/65075 to see the latest newsletter. Thanks! READ MORE >
Lily is our 4th grade essay winner. She wrote her letter of appreciation to School Board member Scott Hardie. Congrats Lily! READ MORE >
The February Newsletter is available to view on our school website at: https://www.watertown.k12.sd.us/o/mckinley-elementary/browse/65075 READ MORE >
If your child will be in Kindergarten next year, please call Garfield at 882-6398. Bring tennis shoes and a certified birth certificate. It will take approximately 1-1 1/2 hours. Thanks! READ MORE >
McKinley would like to give a huge shoutout to Mrs. Turbak, the certified staff member of the year, and Mrs. Lunde, the classified staff member of the year. Thank you both for all you do for our students! READ MORE >
Please click the link to view the January newsletter: https://www.watertown.k12.sd.us/o/mckinley-elementary/browse/65075 READ MORE >
3rd grade has started a winning streak! They had the best attendance in December and have earned Arrow Nation t-shirts from the WHS Student Council! Thank you for your donation WHS Student Council. READ MORE >
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from your McKinley family! READ MORE >
Please see the pages below to help your children with something to do over break. (Dec. 23 - Jan. 1) READ MORE >
3rd Grade had the best attendance in November and earned an extra recess with Mrs. Knopf! Congratulations 3rd grade! Check out the photos below. READ MORE >
Please click on the following link to read the full newsletter:https://www.watertown.k12.sd.us/o/mckinley-elementary/browse/65075 READ MORE >
Congratulations to Mrs. Turbak on winning McDonald's McTeacher of the Month! She received a years worth of McCafe, a $100 check for school supplies and a fancy plaque. Check out the photos below and watch for the video to be posted to the McDonald's Watertown facebook page soon. This award is well deserved; thank you for all that you do Mrs. Turbak! READ MORE >
READ TO SUCCEED PARENT TRAINING LINKSHANNON KNOPFFRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2019 Below is the link to the powerpoint information from the READ TO SUCCEED Module 1 Parent Training Night completed on September 23rd at Lincoln Elementary: https://share.nearpod.com/WCmRrHe6o1 Feel free to use at your convenience. Please know the following links are for the pre- and post-... READ MORE >
Be sure to check out the full newsletter via the wesbsite at: https://www.watertown.k12.sd.us/o/mckinley-elementary/documents READ MORE >
Corbyn was brought to school on a FIRE TRUCK today! He was the winner of the 4th grade fire safety essay. Way to go Corbyn! *Check out the live feed to see more photos! READ MORE >
1st grade had the best attendance in September and earned an extra recess with Mrs. Knopf! Way to go 1st grade! READ MORE >
The October Newsletter is now online via the school website. READ MORE >
Homecoming 2019 class color/dress up day was so much fun. Yesterday preschool rocked Superhero outfits and 4th grade had Jersey day!4th grade Jersey day!AM Preschool superheros!PM Preschool superheros! READ MORE >
The September 2019 newsletter is now available online! From the McKinley webpage, go to "explore", then to "documents" and you will find the newsletter in its entirety. READ MORE >
Dear Parents, Welcome to the 2019-2020 school year! We at McKinley are so excited to begin another year of fun and learning. With the beginning of another school year comes the return of routines. In order to help make your child’s transition back to school a successful one, here are some helpful routines. Have your child lay out clothes and... READ MORE >
Thank you to Premier Bankcard for donating backpacks full of school supplies to McKinley! We appreciate this wonderful gift! READ MORE >
Will Castle, PE Amanda Larson, SPED Chase Bronson, PE/SPED DorieKay Koska, Art READ MORE >
Don’t miss any updates from Watertown!Follow these steps when downloading the mobile app:1. Search ‘Watertown School District 14-4, SD’ in your phone’s app store and download it2. Select ‘ALLOW’ when prompted on initial download to ensure you receive notifications3. Open the Watertown app, and navigate to the left-side menu for ‘SETTINGS’4. Ensure your settings are... READ MORE >
All McKinley students K-4 decorated a square for our COLTS mural on the last day of school. We miss seeing your smiling faces and look forward to another wonderful year next year! READ MORE >