
September 8, 2025
September 24 - Early Out: School dismisses at 12:20. No Project Learn. September 26-Homecoming: School dismisses at 1:20. Parade begins at 2:00. No Project Learn. Project Learn-...
September 5, 2025
We’re off to a great start! Almost half of our families have already completed their required annual registration in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. There’s still time for yo...

September 2, 2025
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August 28, 2025
Our preschoolers are off to a wonderful start—already learning, growing, and having fun each day! It’s not too late to register your child so they can join in on the excitement. V...

July 14, 2025
Have you started your back-to-school shopping? Here is our elementary school supply list! Find this supply list and other back-to-school resources here: https://www.watertown.k1...

June 23, 2025
During the annual South Dakota Education Office Professional conference, Timberly Lunde was named Office Professional of the Year! She was also awarded her conference 5-Year pin. ...

May 22, 2025
Please see flyer for Summer Meals available within our community.

May 14, 2025
McKinley Families: Our music programs will be live streamed if you are unable to attend. Tomorrow - Thursday, May 15th: Preschool AM classes @ 10:45 PM classes @ 2:30 Friday, M...

May 1, 2025
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April 1, 2025
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March 25, 2025
The McKinley Early Childhood Center PTO is putting on a carnival! Join us on April 1st between 5:30-7:00pm at McKinley. There will be games, prizes, food and a silent auction. You...

March 14, 2025
We are pleased to announce a partnership for families in Watertown between Educare (Lake Area’s Daycare) and McKinley Early Childhood Center. Care will be available at Educare fr...

March 3, 2025
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February 23, 2025
Will your child be 4 years old by September? It's time for a free preschool screening! Benefits of preschool Social development Language and cognitive development Earl...

February 3, 2025
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February 3, 2025
Roundup is for children in the Watertown School District who will be 5 years of age on or before September 1, 2025 and are interested in either all day Junior Kindergarten or all ...

February 3, 2025
Screening is for children in the Watertown School District who will be 4 years of age on or before September 1, 2025 Financial assistance available and determined at screening....

February 1, 2025
Watch the fourth episode of Dr. D's Pizza Party to learn more about Shannon Knopf, Principal of McKinley Early Childhood Center within the Watertown School District. Preschool, ...

January 15, 2025
Congratulations to these ladies, Holly Grimsrud and Lily Breske. They have been chosen for the McKinley Early Childhood Center staff of the year!

December 30, 2024
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