McKinley Elementary School

08/23/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Graziano Bros. for supporting our school and community by organizing a fundraiser on our behalf. Your generosity and partnership help provide valuable opportunities for our students and staff.
As we embrace this year's theme, "McKinley Eagles Rise Together," your support reminds us of the power of community and what we can accomplish when we come together. Thank you for helping our Eagles soar higher and for investing in the success of our school. We are truly grateful! 🦅💙💛

We are so grateful to everyone who shopped with us during our Non-Profit Day Fundraiser. Thanks to all of you, we raised $1,525 for the McKinley Elementary Family Relief Fund!

08/22/2026

08/17/2026

Today’s the day! Stop by Graziano Bros and support McKinley!

Support McKinley & a Local Small Business!

Mark your calendars for Monday, August 17th and enjoy a delicious meal while giving back to our school!

Graziano Bros. is partnering with McKinley Elementary from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. For every sandwich or pound of sausage sold during the event, $1 will be donated back to McKinley!

This is a wonderful opportunity to support our students while also supporting a local, family-owned business that gives back to the community.

✅ Grab lunch
✅ Pick up dinner
✅ Stock up on Graziano's famous sausage
✅ Support McKinley Eagles!

📍 Graziano Bros
1601 S. Union Street
Des Moines, IA

Thank you for helping us show that Eagles Rise Together! 💙💛

08/13/2026

Support McKinley & a Local Small Business!

Mark your calendars for Monday, August 17th and enjoy a delicious meal while giving back to our school!

Graziano Bros. is partnering with McKinley Elementary from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. For every sandwich or pound of sausage sold during the event, $1 will be donated back to McKinley!

This is a wonderful opportunity to support our students while also supporting a local, family-owned business that gives back to the community.

✅ Grab lunch
✅ Pick up dinner
✅ Stock up on Graziano's famous sausage
✅ Support McKinley Eagles!

📍 Graziano Bros
1601 S. Union Street
Des Moines, IA

Thank you for helping us show that Eagles Rise Together! 💙💛

07/11/2026

🎳 Congratulations to Gianna, Jesse, Ivy, and Lydia for earning **Perfect Attendance** all year long!!! To celebrate their dedication, they enjoyed a fun bowling outing with Mrs. Grady. We are so proud of their commitment. Way to go! 👏🎉 🦅

06/07/2026

Des Moines Public Schools is once again participating in the USDA Summer Food Service Program, providing free meals to children throughout summer break. From June through mid-August 2026, meals will be available to the public at 31 school ...

06/03/2026

McKinley Preschool signing out! ✌️💙

06/03/2026

☀️ 👏🏽 We clapped out our preschool students as they begin their summer adventures and celebrated an incredible milestone for Mrs. Pino, who is retiring after 38 years with Des Moines Public Schools! Her dedication, kindness, and impact on countless students and families will never be forgotten.

Congratulations to our preschoolers and thank you, Mrs. Pino, for 38 amazing years of making a difference. Wishing you all the best in retirement! You will be greatly missed! 💙🦅🎓🌟

06/01/2026

A heartfelt tribute to McKinley’s 2026 Retirees: Gina Miller Pino, McKinley Elementary Preschool – 38 Years of Dedicated Service & Theresa (Terri) West, McKinley Elementary Special Education Associate – 30 Years of Selfless Service! We are grateful for the support and dedication you have provided to every student, family, and staff member over the years! 🩵💙

This spring, we proudly celebrate the educators and support staff retiring from Des Moines Public Schools after years of dedicated service to our students, families, and the Des Moines community. Remarkably, more than 40 of this year’s retirees ...