McKinley Elementary School, located in Elkins Park, PA, is one of seven elementary schools in the Abington School District. More than 600 students and 100 teachers and staff members make up the McKinley Elementary community of learners. McKinley teachers, staff, parents, and students work together in a constructive, dynamic manner that sustains high expectations and standards for student achievement and character, embodying the Abington School District motto of "Excellence is our standard; achievement is the result."

For more information about Abington School District and its mission and values, please click here.

McKinley's Vision

• We recognize and meet the individual needs of our diverse student population. We believe in educating the whole child to develop caring and cooperative individuals who respect themselves and others; strive for excellence in their academic performance and social behavior; accept responsibility; learn about their multi-cultural world; and make positive contributions to the rapidly evolving global society.  We challenge and support our students to be their best selves.

• We use a comprehensive and multi-faceted approach provided by school and community resources.   To continually improve our instruction and climate, we support active participation of our school community, invite frequent self-evaluation, and promote creative problem-solving.  We value and encourage collaboration and teamwork.

McKinley Links and Resources

• ASD Elementary Handbook

• Schoolwide Plan

• School Supply Lists

District Links and Resources

• Student Services

  • Health Forms and Immunizations

• Teaching and Learning

  • Curriculum and Assessment Handbooks

  • Planned Courses of Study

  • Web-Based Tools

  • Federal Programs

The McKinley staff participates in a School-Wide Positive Behavior Intervention & Support Program (SWPBIS) to facilitate pro-social behaviors throughout the school. The SWPBIS Program is designed to encourage desirable behaviors in all school environments so that students can reach their full academic potential.

As part of SWPBIS, students are constantly reminded of the following McKinley HEART expectations:

• Honesty

• Excellence

• Awareness

• Respect

• Teamwork

For more information, about our SWPBIS Program, click here.

School Hours: 8:50 a.m. – 3:20 p.m.

For detailed drop-off/pick-up directions, click here.

• Student absences should be reported via Skyward or the Child Check system by calling 215-663-0430 and pressing option 2.

• Students should not be dropped off to school prior to 8:30 AM (unless attending the YMCA Before/After School Care)

  • If you require childcare before 8:30 a.m. and/or after 3:20 p.m., the YMCA provides before- and after-school enrichment at McKinley Elementary School. Contact the YMCA directly for details, fees and enrollment information.

  • Other care options are also available throughout the community; contact the McKinley main office for a list of options.

• Changes to dismissal procedures should be made in writing to your child’s teacher or in emergency instances by calling the main office.

• Children are not permitted to ride skateboards, roller blades, or roller shoes to school.

• Children may only ride the bus to which they are assigned.

• Walkers are not permitted to go home on a classmate’s bus.

• Pets are not permitted on school property when walking children to and from school, or during any school events such as picnics and field day.

• Students will not be permitted back to the classroom after dismissal unless the teacher is present in the room.

Please keep the office updated on any changes in your telephone numbers throughout the year, in addition to maintaining your parent/guardian contact information in the Skyward Family Access system.

Throughout the school year, McKinley may offer a variety of before and after school activities for students. These activities may include, but are not limited to:

• Girls on the Run (GOTR)

• Drama Club

• Dragon Ambassadors

• Diversity Committee

• Garden Club

Children must have a parent’s or guardian’s permission to participate and attend all before/after-school activities. It is expected that students who are participating in these activities will be dropped off and picked up at the appropriate times. Failure to adhere to this may jeopardize your child’s participation in these activities.