DOWEA McBride Elementary School

Hey DoDEA Americas Students! Ready for an epic summer adventure? Second Lady Usha Vance’s 2026 Summer Reading Challenge is here — and this year we’re celebrating the 250th anniversary of America’s founding with even more fun and discovery!

Here’s how to join the adventure:

Read 12 books of your choice (any genres — fiction, nonfiction, classics, or new favorites!) between June 1 and September 4.

Track your reads on the official log.

Submit it for a personalized certificate, an America 250-themed bookmark, a special prize, and a chance to win a trip to Washington, DC with a chaperone!

Every page you turn is a new journey — exploring new worlds, meeting unforgettable characters, and learning something fresh. Let’s make this the best summer of reading yet and show the nation what DoDEA readers can do!

Grab your free reading log and learn more at: wh.gov/read

Who’s in? Drop a 📖 and tell us what book you’re starting with!

Summer Reading Challenge This summer, as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of America’s founding, we are excited to invite all children (K-8) to join in the Second Lady’s 2026 Summer Reading Challenge. Participants will read and track 12 books of their choice between June 1 and September 4. Every book counts!

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The McBride staff proudly recognized the outstanding efforts of Mrs. Jacilynn Hay, who is currently serving our school community through the PTO. Her unwavering dedication and support for our military-connected families and the McBride staff throughout this year have been truly exceptional. Thank you for all you do!

As we come to the close of another wonderful school year, we want to take a moment to sincerely thank you for your continued support and partnership. Your involvement and dedication have played a vital role in the success of our students and school community.

We wish all of our families a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable summer. Thank you again for being such an important part of our McBride community—we look forward to seeing many of you in the fall!

🎉 School's Out For Summer! 🎉

We clapped out our amazing 5th graders and retirees today and sent them off in style!

Dr. McClellan, Ms. Cooper, and Ms. Carpenter ❤️❤️❤️

Happy Early 250th Birthday, America! 🎉

The second graders proudly celebrated America’s 250th birthday just a few weeks early! Students spent the past few days learning about the nation’s history. We studied patriotic symbols, created red, white, and blue snacks, and shared what we love most about the United States.

It was a joyful reminder that even our youngest learners are part of America’s story—past, present, and future.

📣 Expert Fair Highlights – What an Incredible Event!

We are proud to share the success of our recent 5th grade Expert Fair! Students took on the role of educators, exploring topics they were passionate about and becoming “experts” in their chosen areas.

Each participant created engaging displays, shared important facts, and confidently taught a lesson to stakeholders. From science and history to technology and math, the variety of topics showcased creativity, curiosity, and hard work.

This event not only built knowledge but also strengthened communication skills and confidence. We are so proud of our students for their dedication and enthusiasm—and we thank our families and community members who came out to support them!

We had an amazing time at Field Day! The participation was incredible, and the smiles, laughter, and togetherness made it truly special. Thank you to everyone who joined us and made it a memorable day!

A big shout-out to our Speech and Language Pathologists (SLP)! We want to show our appreciation for the incredible work our SLPs do to support our students and staff.

We are grateful for Dr. McClellan, Ms. Cooper, and Ms. Carpenter for promoting a collaborative culture to address the needs of students in PreK through 5th grade. They are simply AMAZING!