McKinley Elementary

10/12/2026

Hey McKinley Elementary and McKinley Elementary PTO and the Ham Lake community - tomorrow is our 4th annual fundraiser for helping support the impactful Kindness Initiatives at McKinley Elementary! We ❤️ this! Scoot on Thru tomorrow Oct 13th - and 50% of your purchase goes back to the school and these initiatives!

10/09/2026

The kindergarteners had a great time on their field trip to Anoka County Farms!

10/08/2026

🍁🍂 Cooler fall weather and even cooler youth activities! Anoka-Hennepin Community Education offers a variety of enrichment classes and recreational activities for students. Classes are offered after school, in the evening and over the weekend. See what’s available: https://app.smore.com/n/8wze3.

10/08/2026

Superintendent of Anoka-Hennepin Schools, Greg Cole, has a background in teaching. ICYMI: He also writes regular columns for parents of students!

"As your new superintendent, I want parents and guardians to know that we should do as much as we can together to make school fun and meaningful for your student.

The research is clear that possibly the best thing students can do to increase their confidence, reduce anxiety, and improve their engagement in ANY class is to be an active reader. Reading anything fun each day is the best way to start.

Reading is weightlifting for the brain. It is a powerful activity that only requires a library card and books that are fun to read and easy to see lying around in your home.

You don’t need to start with the classics. Keep it fun and give it time. If your child hasn’t been a reader until now, that’s okay. Like many things, changing habits takes time. Small actions, taken each day, have a profound effect over time."

Read the full column and his invitation to families for this school year:

A column from Superintendent Greg Cole.

10/06/2026

Family representation is needed at Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC) meetings for the upcoming school year from families with students of all age levels - including early childhood, elementary, middle school, high school, and transition-aged students - with a full continuum of student disabilities. The focus of meetings is driven by parents' interests and resources that benefit all families of students served in special education.

👋 Join SEAC for its first meeting of the year this Thursday, Oct. 8 from 6-7 p.m. at the Educational Service Center in Anoka.

❓What it is: SEAC (pronounced “seek”) is comprised of parents/guardians of students in the district who receive Special Education services.

🩷 Why it matters: The intent of SEAC is to advise the school district on parent involvement, current issues, program development and established department priorities. The council serves as a resource and an advisory council for special education programs in the district.

View the full schedule of meetings for the year and how to get involved:

The focus and work of the group is driven by parents' interest in projects and resources that benefit all families of students served in special education.

10/01/2026

Check out the video with highlights from last week's festivities.

09/28/2026

Thank you for your amazing support of the Booster Fundraiser.
Order your child's Booster prizes as soon as possible.

09/24/2026

Join us for Family Fun Night from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM! The big event will take place right out on the playground.

Bring the whole family, bring your energy, and let's make it an unforgettable evening together. Check out the flyer below for all the details! 👇

09/23/2026

What a perfect day for the Booster Obstacle Course!!

09/22/2026

Join us for a well-rounded football experience in a little to no contact safe environment. Key elements of passing, catching, rushing, and defense will be taught and players will be grouped and challenged at an appropriate level in a fun, positive environment. Camp ends with a scrimmage the final day. After school on Tuesdays starting September 29. Grades K-5. Learn more and register at https://bit.ly/3UNsu5n.