McKinley STEAM Academy Magnet School

🎓🐻 What a great day celebrating our amazing 8th graders! 🌟

Check out these snapshots from our 8th Grade Grill Out with families! 🍔🌭☀️ It was an afternoon filled with laughter, memories, great food, and time together as we recognized an incredible group of students.

We are so proud of all they have accomplished during their time at McKinley and can’t wait to see the amazing things they do in high school and beyond. 💛🖤

Thank you to our families, staff, and everyone who helped make this celebration so special. Once a Bear, Always a Bear! 🐻🎉

🎶🐻 Celebrating Excellence at McKinley STEAM Academy! 🐻🎶

Please join us in congratulating Zachary Lynxwiler on achieving Platinum Distinguished Musician Status on the clarinet!

This prestigious accomplishment represents countless hours of practice, dedication, and perseverance. To earn Platinum status, Zach successfully completed and passed a rigorous series of musical requirements, demonstrating exceptional skill, musicianship, and commitment to his craft.

Zach’s work ethic and passion for music are evident every day, and this achievement is a testament to the dedication he brings to his musical growth. We are incredibly proud of all he has accomplished and excited to see where his musical journey takes him next.

Congratulations, Zach! Your McKinley family is cheering you on, and we know you have a bright musical future ahead. 🎵✨

☀️🐻 6th Grade End-of-Year Celebration! 🏊‍♀️🌳🎉

Today, our 6th graders enjoyed their End-of-Year Trip to Bever Pool and Park! Students spent the day swimming, playing games, enjoying time with friends, and celebrating an incredible first year at McKinley STEAM Academy. 😎💦🏐

A huge THANK YOU to our amazing PTO for helping provide this wonderful opportunity for our students! Your support helps create memorable experiences and lasting memories for our Bears. 💛🖤🐻

We are so proud of all the hard work, growth, and accomplishments our 6th graders have shown throughout the year. What a fantastic way to celebrate a successful school year together!

🎾🐻 Conference Champions! 🐻🎾

Congratulations to our McKinley Bears Girls Tennis Team for finishing #1 out of 15 teams in the conference this season! 🏆👏

Just as impressive, our JV squad—made up mostly of 7th graders—finished the season a perfect 9-0! 💪🎾🔥

These student-athletes demonstrated incredible dedication, sportsmanship, teamwork, and determination throughout the season. We are so proud of the hard work they put in both on and off the court!

Way to represent McKinley and the BEAR Way! 🖤💛🐻

📚🎉 Congratulations to our amazing 6th grade readers! 🎉📚

Five of our 6th grade girls successfully completed the 25 Book Challenge by reading 25 books and completing 25 book reports each! 🤯📖✨ Their dedication, perseverance, and love of reading are truly inspiring.

Today, we celebrated their incredible accomplishment with a well-deserved lunch at Need Pizza 🍕🥤🎊!

We are so proud of these students for setting a goal, staying committed, and achieving something extraordinary. Keep turning those pages and reaching for new challenges! 📚🐻💛🖤

🎢☀️🌊 Last Friday, our 8th graders celebrated the end of their middle school journey with an unforgettable trip to Lost Island! 🐻💛🖤

Students spent the day enjoying exciting rides, making memories with friends, and celebrating all of their hard work and accomplishments throughout the year. From laughter and adventure to spending quality time together, it was the perfect way to recognize an amazing class of future high school students! 🎉🎓

A huge THANK YOU to our PTO and all of the families who donated throughout the year to help make this experience possible. Your generosity provides opportunities for our students to create lasting memories and celebrate important milestones. 🙌💛