It's not magic, it's our wonderful custodial team! They work wonders to ensure our school is in tip-top shape.
12 months ago, McKinley Early Childhood Center
pictures of the four cusotidans smiling with a broom, mop, bucket and spray bottle, with words saying "Meet the maintenance crew"

Reminder: We will dismiss at 12:20 tomorrow! Since PM preschool students missed school on the last early out, they will attend from 8:30-11:30 tomorrow and there will be NO preschool for AM students. Reminder: There is no 11:30 bussing today.

12 months ago, McKinley Early Childhood Center
clock on yellow background with yellow words on a purple background saying "for this early dismissal day JK-KG students leave at 12:20. PM preschool attends from 8:30-11:30, and there is no AM preschool today.
Meet your child's co-conspirators in fun!
12 months ago, McKinley Early Childhood Center
background with shapes and labels, a picture of two smiling teachers and words that say meet the 3 year old preschool crew
We are thankful for our fabulous Kindergarten crew!
12 months ago, McKinley Early Childhood Center
A row of teachers smiling surrounded by colorful shapes and the words "Meet the Kindergarten Crew!"

Pumpkin week in JK! They measured pumpkins with counting cubes and counted how many lines they have. They opened them up today to investigate what was inside and discovered that all pumpkins float no matter the size. The students had so much fun!

12 months ago, McKinley Early Childhood Center
students at a table in a classroom smiling and discovering what the inside of a pumpkin looks and feels like
students at a table in a classroom smiling and discovering what the inside of a pumpkin looks and feels like
students at a table in a classroom smiling and discovering what the inside of a pumpkin looks and feels like
students at a table in a classroom smiling and discovering what the inside of a pumpkin looks and feels like
Students smoking and discovering insides of a pumpkin
Students smoking and discovering insides of a pumpkin
Students smoking and discovering insides of a pumpkin
Students smoking and discovering insides of a pumpkin
Students smoking and discovering insides of a pumpkin
Students smoking and discovering insides of a pumpkin

Picture retakes will be this Wednesday, October 15th. If you purchased photos, but want new ones, please send the original packet back with un-cut pictures. Please send a message to your child's teacher or call the office if you have any questions.

Link to order online: http://scherling.preorderphotos.com/?AccessCode=R47NX9

12 months ago, McKinley Early Childhood Center
black and white clipart camera with words Picture retakes!
Reminder: There will be no school on Monday, October 13th for Native American Day. Enjoy your long weekend!
about 1 year ago, McKinley Early Childhood Center
Native American beaded necklaces and colorful outfit with words "Native American Day October 13th, 2025"
These Junior Kindergarten teachers bring learning into every little situation with so much positivity and fun!
about 1 year ago, McKinley Early Childhood Center
A classroom with pictures on the wall, a desk and chair, clock, plant on a stand and a chalkboard that says Meet our Junior Kindergarten teachers! all surrounding a picture of two smiling teachers
Upcoming events:
about 1 year ago, McKinley Early Childhood Center
Upcoming events including no school on oct 13 for native american day, vision and hearing screening on oct 14-15 for JK and KG students from the LATC nursing students, picture retakes on oct 15 (bring uncut photos if you need new ones), early out on noct 29 at 12:20, pm preschool comes in AM and no Project learn after school, all in colorful background with a sun, camera and clock icons
Our paras are the glue that holds it all together!
about 1 year ago, McKinley Early Childhood Center
Para Crew
Reminder: Homecoming is tomorrow. We will dismiss at 1:20.

Watertown plays Douglas for tonight's football game which starts at 7:00pm at the Allen Mitchell Athletic Complex. We'd love to see some familiar faces cheering on the Arrows!
about 1 year ago, McKinley Early Childhood Center
Early Dismissal - 120
Reminder: We will dismiss at 12:20 tomorrow!
about 1 year ago, McKinley Early Childhood Center
Early Dismissal @ 12:20, with a picture of a clock
Please meet the brilliant minds guiding even brighter futures! Miss Meland, Mrs. Doescher and Mrs. Busskohl.
about 1 year ago, McKinley Early Childhood Center
crayons with a picture in the middle of three smiling teachers and words saying “learning center crew"
Reminder: Button sales are today and tomorrow during lunch!
about 1 year ago, McKinley Early Childhood Center
Button Sales Flyer Sept 18 & 19 during lumch Cost is $2, purple wave arrows and a photo of the actual button/pin
Meet our Preschool Crew, the friendly faces shaping little minds. Mrs. K, Miss Holly, Mrs. Uphoff and Mrs. Johnson!
about 1 year ago, McKinley Early Childhood Center
Preschool teachers smiling with clipart of a cup of pens, an eraser and a notebook
Homecoming buttons will be for sale for $2 each at all buildings on September 18th and 19th during the lunch period. At McKinley, students can bring money to their teacher and the teachers will help them purchase buttons to send home in backpacks. Buttons give admission to the legend on 9/22 and the pep rally on 9/25. Activity tickets will not work at these events. Cost at the gate is $3.
about 1 year ago, McKinley Early Childhood Center
flyer stating we are selling buttons for homecoming at $2 each during lunch periods at all schools has picture of actual button for sale and purple waves with arrows in them in the background
We have several families that have free/reduced rates expiring soon. Please fill out a new free/reduced meal application through Infinite Campus Parent Portal. Use your ICPP app or click here: https://watertownsd.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/parents/watertown.jsp
about 1 year ago, McKinley Early Childhood Center
Picture Day is Wednesday. Thank you to those who have turned in picture packets already. If you prefer to pre-order online, please visit this website: Scherling.PreOrderPhotos.com and use code E37TY6 . Thank you!
about 1 year ago, McKinley Early Childhood Center
Preschool students start today! Please drop students off at the front door. AM students attend 8:30-11:30 & PM students attend 12:15-3:15.
about 1 year ago, McKinley Early Childhood Center

Please review our drop off and pick up procedures.

about 1 year ago, McKinley Early Childhood Center
Letter to parents for Monday