DOWEA McBride Elementary School

08/25/2026

08/18/2026

Thursday, August 27, 2026
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

McBride Patriots-Welcome Families!

We look forward to seeing everyone at Open House! This is a great opportunity to connect with the staff, learn about classroom expectations, and continue the school year strong.

We are also looking for some volunteers to help with our fabulous PTO.

08/13/2026

During the first week of school, we were pleased to host Mr. Matthew Kirby, DoWEA Americas Director of Student Excellence, and Mr. Steven Sanchez, Education Integration Officer. Their visit highlighted the enthusiasm, dedication, and commitment of our students and staff as we embark on a year of teaching, learning, and achievement.

Here's to a successful and inspiring school year at McBride Elementary! 💙💛

08/13/2026

Welcome Back, McBride Patriots!

These smiling faces represent 1,043 first days of school and countless moments of inspiration, encouragement, and learning. We have kicked off another incredible school year and are excited to help our students shine! 🌟

08/05/2026

🎒 MCBRIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Teacher Assignment, Car Rider/Backpack Tag & Chromebook Pickup for PreK through 5th grade Families

📅 Thursday, August 6
📍 School Gymnasium

Parents, Stop By to Pick Up:

✅ Teacher Assignment
✅ Car Rider/Backpack Tag
✅ Chromebook (Grades 3-5 Only)

⏰ Pickup Times

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
# McBride Patriot PTO

08/05/2026

REMINDER - Sneak-a-Peek for grades K- 5 is Friday, August 7
2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

To help manage traffic and provide families with a comfortable opportunity to visit classrooms and meet teachers, we ask that families attend according to their student's last name:
Session #1
2:30 p.m. - 3:25 p.m.
Students whose last names begin with A-N
Session #2
3:30 p.m. - 4:25 p.m.
Students whose last names begin with O-Z

PreK and PSCD Families:
A separate Sneak-a-Peek for PreK and PSCD students will be held on Thursday, August 13, from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

08/04/2026

2026-27 Free & Reduced-Price Meals

Families living on military installations may be eligible for free or reduced-price school meals for the 2026-27 school year.

Applications opened July 1 and can be submitted anytime. Prior-year benefits continue for up to 30 operating school days; after that, a new application is required.

Watch this short video for details on how to apply, income guidelines, and more: https://youtu.be/oc3gcARoJ7M

DoWEA Americas — supporting our military-connected students and families.

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08/03/2026

We’re excited to share a special message from the new DoWEA Americas Director for Student Excellence, Mr. Matthew Kirby, as we kick off the 2026-27 school year!

In the video, he outlines our focus on academic excellence, character development, and parent partnership through the DoWEA Blueprint, and reinforces the personal electronic devices policy to support focused learning.

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anZKis-iF6g&t=10s

Here’s to a great school year for our military-connected students and families!

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07/23/2026

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