McKendree Elementary

McKendree Weekly Reader May 20, 2026 In this Issue: Thank you! Save the Date Family Resources and Events Quick Links Our...

Be sure to stay up-to-date with all things McKendree this summer! We have a webpage for Back to School information. There you can find links to grade level supply lists, the option to purchase school supplies, important dates regarding open house and first day of school, and summer learning videos. Be sure to bookmark the webpage as we will update it throughout the summer.

https://mckendreees.gcpsk12.org/family-resources/getting-ready-for-next-year

🦅🎓 Eagle Walk! 🎓🦅
It is time to honor our fifth grade Eagles and our fomer Eagles as they take flight and soar into their next adventure! We invite our Eagle families and community to join us for our annual Eagle Walk.
Date: May 20th
Senior & Parent Arrival: 8:15am
Walk begins: 8:45am
Parents and community members will line up in front outside the building to cheer on our 5th graders and seniors as they march in front of the school.

5th Grade End of the Year Awards and Recognition Ceremony
May 19 @ 5:30pm - 5th Grade Celebration at Collins Hill High School

We look forward to celebrating our soring fifth graders about to take flight into middle school!

Please drop off your student in front of the high school at 5:15pm so they can line up with their classes to enter the school together.

McKendree Weekly Reader May 13, 2026 In this Issue: Save the Date Family Resources and Events Quick Links Our Business P...

As a school, we have raised over $8,200! 🎉 We think we can make it to our goal of $10,000 for phase two of playground upgrades and an adaptive play space to help our school! Tonight’s challenge is…..TONIGHT'S TOP DONATING CLASS WILL HAVE A PINATA PARTY WITH THE BOOSTER TEAM! Let’s do this!

Kindergarten Registration - Take 2! 🎬
If you missed Kindergarten Registration in March, you have another opportunity to register your rising kindergartner! We will hold another Kindergarten Registration on Saturday, May 9, 2026 from 10:00am until 1:00pm. This event is being held in conjuction with the Collins Hill Health Fair here at McKendree. Come out, register for kindergarten, and check out all the wonderful vendors and demonstrations available Saturday!

Be sure to register online, then bring your kindergartner and a photo ID to the school.

Link to Flyer - https://canva.link/nhmxp83hpr9li0m