Please join us on Sunday, September 24th between 12-3 for the annual Ice Cream Social on the McKenzie blacktop.

Click here to volunteer

Ladies Light Liquor Night - Parent Party

A limited amount of "Ladies Light Liquor Night" Fundraiser tickets go on sale Sunday, 9/10 at 8 p.m.

Drinks + appetizers + a mixologist = a night of fun, hosted by moms, for moms! Order a ticket through Eventbrite here

(See payment info and more details on Eventbrite page!)

PASS39 Sep. & Oct. Events

Families of children with learning, behavioral and emotional challenges join PASS39 at the following events: 9/10 Kids Meet Up, 9/13 Parent Ice Cream Social, 9/27 Parent Meet Up, 10/3 Parent Coffee, 10/10 Wilmette Stars Special Olympics Basketball. For more information please click here

PTA General Meeting - September 14 at 8:45am

Please join us for the 1st PTA meeting of the year in the cafeteria. Find out what's going on at McKenzie and provide input for YOUR PTA. General meeting begins at 8:45am, followed by an Executive Board meeting, if needed. Check-in at the Front Desk with ID. See you there!

Friends of the Wilmette Public Library Pop-Up Shop

Friends of the Wilmette Public Library invites you to our Pop-Up Shop September 9, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the Wilmette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Avenue. Items are priced at $1 for picture books, YA Novels, and more; cash only, please. Some proceeds will benefit Maui Friends of the Library.

"Early Bird" Yearbook Sales are NOW.

Purchase your book before 10/17 for the low price of $25. You can purchase the yearbook directly on the Jostens website, click here to order.

Destination Imagination (DI) is open for registration.

DI is a STEAM problem-solving competition for kids K-12. The teams of 4-6 kids have parent coaches, create a skit 100% made by kids, and present at a tournament. More information, including info sessions and the sign-up form at the Wilmette DI page.

First Day Coffee and PTA Volunteer Fair

Parents and younger siblings are invited to the Blacktop after dropoff on the first day of school. We will have tables set up to share some of the volunteer opportunities available this school year. Socialize, enjoy some coffee, and sign-up to help at school. See you there!

Field Day is almost here!

All students will have the opportunity to participate in athletic and creative events during the school day. Parents: we need your help! Please use the SignUp Genius links to volunteer during your child's grade slot.

Help make the Farewell even more memorable for your Fourth Grader!

Submit your slideshow page with photos and a short message by May 19.

SOCIAL UP for a LAST of the Year PARENT PASS 39 event on 5/18 at 8 PM at Valley Lodge, Wilmette!

Calling all 4th Graders!

Save the Date for the Bike to Highcrest event on Tuesday, May 16th after school! Click here for more details.

McKenzie Book Drive

Bring in your new and gently used books (birth-6th grade level) for Bernie's Book Bank. Collection bins will be placed at the front doors, small gym doors, and outside the Learning Commons.

Garden committee members needed!

We are forming a garden committee to help with the McKenzie garden. No green thumb necessary! Click here for more information or email Kate Schmitt at katebschmitt@gmail.com if you are interested in helping.

The Read-A-Thon is here!

This exciting school-wide program promotes reading and raises funds for McKenzie’s new accessible playground. Learn all the details here >

McKenzie Movie night!

Wednesday, March 22 at 4 pm at the Wilmette Theater.
Purchase tickets here.

Cheetah Charms & Leprechaun Hunt!

Get ready to spread some luck and cheer with Cheetah Charms then hunt for Leprechauns around the school through the weekend!

PASS 39 invites you to bring the whole family to watch the Trinity Irish Dancers.

March 4th at 5pm at the Wilmette Theatre (1122 Central Ave). A PASS39 student is one of the dancers!

Cheetah Run Club is coming to McKenzie this spring!

Calling all 3rd and 4th graders! Sign up here.

Sponsor a book in honor of your child's birthday today!

Buy now.