Lawson Early Childhood School

McKinney ISD Convocation kicked off the new school year with a great theme: Game Day! We had the best time getting excited for this new year of Sea Lions. Thank you for celebrating us MISD.

Lawson Early Childhood School Pre-K Registration (2026–2027)

Is your child turning 4 years old by September 1, 2026? They may qualify for McKinney ISD's free Pre-K program at Lawson Early Childhood School.

Before enrolling in Skyward, families must first complete the Lawson approval process. Visit the link below to learn about eligibility requirements and begin the pre-registration process:

https://www.mckinneyisd.net/o/lecs/page/prek-registration-before-august-1st

For questions, call 469-302-2400. More information about Pre-K eligibility and registration is available on the Lawson website.

Day one back on campus for our Lawson Staff and, we couldn’t be happier. The conversations, the fellowship, and the dedication to our students were empowering.
Growing Toward Greatness!

Please give a warm, Sea Lion welcome to these fabulous teachers new to Lawson for the 26/27 school year. We are so lucky!

Our Lawson Team Leaders are already hard at work this summer at MISD’s “Light, Camera, Leadership” professional development. Simply the best.

Lawson Meet the Teacher
August 6th 4pm-5pm
This is a great time to see the classrooms and meet our amazing staff. Our principals would like 15 minutes of your time before or after seeing the classroom. Here are the times for a brief information session about Lawson. We look forward to seeing each of you.
Principal Meetings in the Cafeteria
● ECSE Parent Meeting-3:30
● Head Start 4:00
● Pre-K 4:30
● Bilingual 5:00
See you there!

Summer 2026
Wonderful Lawson Parents,
We are so excited to open the doors for our Sea Lions on August 13 for another year of learning and building friendships that will last a lifetime. Here is our summer newsletter. Enjoy!

Parent Letter 26-27 Summer 2026 Wonderful Lawson Parents, We are so excited to open the doors for our Sea Lions on August 13 for another year of learning and building friendships that will last a lifetime. The Lawson staff has been preparing for this day, getting classrooms ready, and attending professional devel...

📅 2026-2027 Vacation Planner

Support your student’s success by reducing absences and planning for vacations during school breaks.

Following these dates ensures your child won’t miss classroom instruction.

Use the 2026-2027 Vacation Planner as a guide, and view the full 2026-2027 calendar at https://www.mckinneyisd.net/page/calendars

2026-2027 Vacation Planner Printable: https://aptg.co/Tr4Q6N

Proud to be Heart Safe at Lawson!

12 McKinney ISD campuses are now officially Project ADAM Heart Safe Schools!

https://www.mckinneyisd.net/article/3033835

McKinney ISD has reached a major milestone in its districtwide cardiac safety initiative, with 12 campuses earning Project ADAM's prestigious Heart Safe School designation. The initiative includes Cardiac Emergency Response Teams, strategically placed AEDs, staff CPR/AED training, and live emergency drills to help save lives.

— Burks Elementary
— Caldwell Dual Language Academy
— Glen Oaks Elementary
— Lawson Early Childhood School
— Minshew Elementary
— Press Elementary
— Reuben Johnson Elementary
— Walker Elementary
— Wilmeth Elementary
— Dowell Middle School
— Evans Middle School
— Scott Johnson Middle School

This effort, in partnership with Cook Children's Health Care System, supports the implementation of the upcoming Landon Payton Act and reflects the district's commitment to student and staff safety.

McKinney ISD's goal is to certify all campuses by the end of the school year. Congratulations to the first 12 Heart Safe campuses on this outstanding achievement!

Want a screen-free idea around the house while beating the summer heat?
How about Camping Indoors!
Craft a "Safe" Indoor Campfire: You can't have camp without a fire, but you can make a perfectly safe, glowing version. Use empty cardboard paper towel or toilet paper rolls as the wood logs. Gather red, orange, and yellow tissue paper for the flames. Place a battery-operated tea light or a flashlight underneath the tissue paper to make the fire "glow."

Shadow Puppet Storytelling: Once you're tucked inside the tent, use your camp flashlight to project shapes onto the blanket walls. Use your hands to make simple animals (like a bird or a dog), or cut out simple shapes from black construction paper and tape them to popsicle sticks.

Indoor "Solar" S'mores: You don't need a real fire to get the classic camp flavor. Provide graham crackers, a smear of marshmallow fluff (or mini marshmallows), and chocolate spread. Let your preschooler assemble their own treat.
Enjoy!