McKinley Early Childhood Center

McKinley Early Childhood Center McKinley Early Childhood Center
Preschool-Kindergarten

✨🧹 A BIG shoutout to our amazing summer maintenance crew, Shari, Dell, Amanda and Kelli!🧹✨Thank you for all your hard wo...
08/28/2026

✨🧹 A BIG shoutout to our amazing summer maintenance crew, Shari, Dell, Amanda and Kelli!🧹✨

Thank you for all your hard work getting McKinley sparkling clean and ready for a great school year! 🏫💜 We appreciate everything you do! 🌟

Here’s to a GREAT year at MECC! 🎉

Picture day is coming soon! McKinley students will all get their photo taken on September 2nd. If you would like to orde...
08/27/2026

Picture day is coming soon! McKinley students will all get their photo taken on September 2nd. If you would like to order photos and have not already done so online or sent the packet back with your child, you can order here: www.Scherling.PreOrderPhotos.com Use access code N39KG6. Online ordering will be open until 9/3/26 at 11:59pm. All portraits will be shipped to school and sent home with your child. In addition to printed photos, you can order things like Iridescent clear frames, cell phone stands, metal ornaments and more! See the attached flyer with all of this information and QR codes to scan for easier access. If you prefer to see the photo before you order, you will get a unique access code to view and order the portrait a few weeks after picture day! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Scherling M-F 8am to 4pm at 844-211-5713 or [email protected]

📚 First Day of School Drop-Off 📚We’re excited to welcome our JK and Kindergarten students to McKinley tomorrow!For the f...
08/24/2026

📚 First Day of School Drop-Off 📚
We’re excited to welcome our JK and Kindergarten students to McKinley tomorrow!
For the first day of school:
Drop-off will be at the front doors of McKinley.
Students will go to the lunchroom and find their teacher’s table.
Staff will be ready to greet students and help everyone get where they need to go.
We know first-day goodbyes can be a big moment! To keep arrival safe and organized, we ask families to say goodbye at the front entrance and let our staff take it from there.
We can’t wait for a great first day! 💜💛

Thank you so much for helping us kick off the new school year in style!
08/24/2026

Thank you so much for helping us kick off the new school year in style!

https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1D8ZcVoEB5/ Thank you to the American Legion Auxiliary for donating backpacks with scho...
08/20/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1D8ZcVoEB5/ Thank you to the American Legion Auxiliary for donating backpacks with school supplies! ✏️ We live in such a supportive community and we are thankful for that. 💜

08/18/2026

The Nutrition Services Department is excited to welcome everyone back for another great school year! Please take a few minutes to review the important nutrition updates https://aptg.co/sDrBz4. Be sure to stop by the Nutrition Services table during Pre-Conference Night! We'd love the opportunity to meet you, answer any questions you may have, and help you navigate the new Parent Portal.

We can’t wait to meet you and welcome everyone back to school! 🎉📬 Check your mailbox! You should receive a letter from y...
08/15/2026

We can’t wait to meet you and welcome everyone back to school! 🎉

📬 Check your mailbox! You should receive a letter from your teacher. The letter will tell you who your teacher is.

🍎 Sign up for your conference on August 19th:
https://www.watertown.k12.sd.us/o/mckinley-elementary/page/parenteacherconferences

✏️ Your teacher letter will also include a school supply list:
https://www.watertown.k12.sd.us/o/watertown-school-district/page/k-6-wsd-supply-list-2026

📅 You’ll also receive a school district calendar to help your family keep track of important dates:
https://watertownsd.sites.thrillshare.com/documents/district/calendar/58951

📱 Parents and families: Please download the Infinite Campus Parent Portal app or visit the website below. Log in and complete the Annual Update before school starts.
https://watertownsd.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/parents/watertown.jsp

❓ Have questions? Give us a call or stop by the school office on August 19th. We’re happy to help!

Let’s have a great school year! 🏫❤️

07/22/2026

Help be the change in our community. Become an ARROW today!

07/13/2026

We are hiring Paraprofessionals to support students, encourage learning, and help classrooms thrive.

✔ Starting pay of $16-$18/hour
✔ Great public-school benefits
✔ A schedule that follows the school calendar
✔ Meaningful work that makes a lasting impact

If you're patient, caring, and enjoy helping students succeed, we would love to have you on our team!

📞 605-882-6312
🌐 Apply today: watertown.k12.sd.us/page/openings

06/29/2026

Meal Account Update: We are currently transitioning student meal accounts from MealTime to Infinite Campus. If you received an email today showing your student's meal balance as $0.00, please don't be alarmed. This is a temporary result of the transfer process, and your funds are being moved to the new system. Additional information on accessing your student's meal account through Infinite Campus will be shared soon. Thank you for your patience!

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Watertown, SD

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:15pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:15pm
Thursday 8am - 4:15pm
Friday 8am - 4:15pm

Telephone

+16058826350

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