McKinley offers a variety of school-wide events as fundraisers or fun for the family!
Summer
Summer Playdates: The McKinley PTC organizes several playdates over the summer for new and returning families. These are a great opportunity for new McKinley students to meet new friends, to get questions answered, and to become acquainted with all McKinley has to offer!
Fall
Back to School night: Typically held one evening within the first few weeks of school. This event is targeted towards adults so they can learn about their child’s teacher and classroom. Although it is encouraged for children to stay home for this event, they are welcome to attend.
Movie Nights: The McKinley PTC offers movie nights at the Joint Use Park throughout the year. Pack a picnic, grab your lawn chairs and blankets, and hang out with friends to take in a movie! Movies typically start at sunset. These events are held multiple times throughout the school year.
Jog-A-Thon (Fundraiser): The McKinley Parent Teacher Club’s JOG-A-THON is the school’s BIGGEST fundraiser and your support is vital. This is the only event where the kids take the lead in raising money for their school. Typically held in late October.
Green Day: The Campus Beautification Committee hosts two events per year to clean up the campus, tend to plants, and add inspiring artwork. This typically happens in the fall and spring, and occurs on a weekend day.
SoNo Fest and Chili Cook-Off (Fundraiser): SoNo Fest & Chili Cook-Off is a beloved annual fundraising event for McKinley Elementary School that is attended by school families, but also the general public. It is 100% McKinley parent and surrounding community volunteer operated and 100% of the proceeds go to The McKinley Foundation. Typically held the first Sunday in December.
Winter
McKinley Theatre Company (MTC) Performance: The school play is typically held late January/early February. Customarily, the cast and crew opportunities are open to 3rd through 5th graders.
Movie Nights: The McKinley PTC offers movie nights at the Joint Use Park throughout the year. Pack a picnic, grab your lawn chairs and blankets, and hang out with friends to take in a movie! Movies typically start at sunset. These events are held multiple times throughout the school year.
Spring
Variety Show: This is a fun opportunity for students get to showcase a skill or ability to the school community. It is typically held in March and performance opportunities are open to students in K-5th grade.
Green Day: The Campus Beautification Committee hosts two events per year to clean up the campus, tend to plants, and add inspiring artwork. This typically happens in the fall and spring, and occurs on a weekend day.
Spring Fundraiser: This event was previously called the Spring Gala, and incorporates a fun social event with an online auction to raise funds for the school. Typically, this event is held in early May.
Movie Nights: The McKinley PTC offers movie nights at the Joint Use Park throughout the year. Pack a picnic, grab your lawn chairs and blankets, and hang out with friends to take in a movie! Movies typically start at sunset. These events are held multiple times throughout the school year.
Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week: We are deeply grateful for the dedication and hard work of our exceptional teachers and staff. The McKinley community focuses on expressing our gratitude and celebrates our wonderful group of educators and support staff during this week. This is typically celebrated in May.
McKinley Campout: Bring your tents and flashlights to the Joint Use Park the last Friday before the school year ends! Families stay the night and enjoy a movie, dinner, and breakfast with school friends to celebrate the end of the year.
Updated 10/2/2023