In the following link you will find the Fall 2024 Edition of our digital newsletter, ASD Highlights & Happenings: https://secure.smore.com/n/19jrc

October is National Bullying Prevention Month! Let's show our McKinley spirit while raising awareness to prevent bullying and promote kindness, acceptance, and including others. Every Wednesday in October, students and staff are invited to participate in a themed spirit day. Click the following link to view the October spirit week schedule!
https://5il.co/2xjni
Please click the following link to see the most recent September "Back-to-School" edition of the McKinley Dragon Tales Newsletter: https://secure.smore.com/n/b9swt
Shout out to Skylar, the amazing McKinley 2nd grader! Good luck at the Drive, Chip, and Putt regional qualifier this Saturday, September 21st! Your hard work and talent are truly inspiring. Go get 'em, Skylar! You've got this!

REMINDER: McKinley Open House
Date: Monday, September 16th..
Grades (K-3): 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Grades (4 & 5): 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM..
We look forward to seeing you there!
Today we remember and honor the victims and survivors of September 11th. #NeverForget

In partnership with @erics.rx.shoppe, Abington School District will offer a Flu and Covid Vaccine Clinic for anyone in the Abington Township and Borough of Rockledge communities who is age 5 or older.
- When: Saturday, September 28, 10am-12pm
- Where: Abington Senior High School, Cafeteria C, 900 Highland Ave, Abington, PA 19001
Pre-registration is required. Follow the link for more information and to book your appointment: https://www.ericsrx.com/abingtonsd2024

McKinley's Lost & Found
There are three ways to claim your student's missing item from our Lost & Found!
1) Check out our NEW virtual Lost & Found
https://photos.app.goo.gl/rByCD2d4WYavaXjL9
2) Remind your student to go to the Lost & Found during school to claim their item.
3) Parents/Guardians can go to the Lost & Found in the school's vestibule during school hours.
Please remember to label your student's belongings! Lost & Found items that are labeled are delivered to students.
At the end of each month items that are not labeled or claimed will be donated. Thank you!
Take MySchoolBucks with you wherever you go. Get the app to view lunch purchases, add funds, and check balances anytime, anywhere! Download today: https://info.heartlandschoolsolutions.com/msb-app #Back2SchoolASD

The 2024-2025 school year is officially underway! Welcome back, ASD students and families! #Back2SchoolASD



REMINDER: The intersection at Susquehanna & Easton Rd. will be CLOSED starting tomorrow at 9 a.m., through Monday, Sept. 9 at 8 p.m. in order for SEPTA to complete work on the railroad crossing. Please allow extra travel time to get around the closure. For more information, please read the following fact sheet from SEPTA: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TJtUoNRwT5Nz9XKgelXlwdIxMS4jJoLDbCYNj1A7nR8/edit?usp=sharing
We’re excited to kick off a brand-new school year with our students on Tuesday, September 3rd! Students may begin arriving at 8:30 A.M. As students arrive on the first day of school, all classroom teachers will be positioned outside on the playground blacktop with a sign indicating their name and grade level. See you soon!!
Make paying for lunch in the cafeteria easy and secure! Visit MySchoolBucks.com to create your free account and conveniently add funds online: https://hssk12.co/2BF7qWx #Back2SchoolASD

REMINDER! Skyward will reopen for student and family access tomorrow at noon. In addition to reviewing your student's teacher assignment/schedule, please be sure to complete the required forms and verify that your contact information is correct. A list of action items with instructions were emailed to parents/guardians yesterday. #Back2SchoolASD

REMINDER: Download our mobile app in the App Store or Google Play! Get quick access to your school's most commonly used resources, including the breakfast/lunch menus, calendar and staff directory. Plus, subscribe to the District to get ASD updates and information: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTwxTj9gRiQ #Back2SchoolASD
Please be advised: Skyward student and family access will be closed starting on Monday, Aug. 12 as we prepare for the 2024-2025 school year. Skyward will re-open at noon on Wednesday, Aug. 21. During this time, Skyward will remain accessible for new student registration only.

Attending the Rockledge 4th of July Parade? McKinley students have been invited to march in the annual Rockledge 4th of July Parade on Thursday, July 4th!! Click the link below to sign up and see more information from the McKinley PTO: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScEcafmMEapOHB80nG0_IzETtUbK6PCkd5_iz6NQ6j4QRRaLQ/viewform
Click the link below to see the 2024 End-of School Year "Dragon Tales" newsletter!
https://secure.smore.com/n/fwkcj
Summer is here and we want to hear about your student's adventures! Whether they are attending camp, visiting the library, playing in the park, or touring a historical landmark, submit their photo, along with your student's name and school, to CR@abington.k12.pa.us. #SummerinASD

Fifth Grade Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts helped legendary McKinley custodian, Mr. Russ, lower the flag on the last day of school!

