Help us Share the Joy!

McKenzie Elementary School families are invited to join together to ensure that the third-fifth grade students at our sister school, Carman-Buckner, will receive a toy this holiday season. Help us reach our goal of 200 toys by signing up here.

Skyline Studios and McKenzie School are pleased to announce Beauty and the Beast Jr. coming this winter/spring for interested third and fourth grade McKenzie students.

Sign up coming Wednesday, November 29 at 9:00 am for Monday and Tuesday rehearsals! Click below for information on cast rehearsal times etc.

Share the Feast: Grocery Dollars

There are 400 + Carman Buckner families, these gift cards are a HUGE help - please consider donating at this link.
You can also send donations via venmo to @Ryann-Olson, please include a Share the Feast notation.

Our Share the Feast meal assistance drive will wrap on November 8.

PASS39 Kids Connect Meet Up

PASS 39 is an organization providing support to families of children with learning, behavioral and emotional challenges Please join us for some outdoor fun at a kids meet up at the McKenzie School playground on 11/12/23 from 2-4 PM. Questions? Email Margie Swain

McKenzie's Fall Frenzy is happening Saturday, October 28th from 1:00pm - 3:00 pm.

For ticket information and volunteer opportunities click below.

Yearbook Cover Contest starts now!

4th Grade McKenzie students are invited to draw their favorite McKenzie-inspired artwork for the yearbook. Entries due to the front desk by F 10/13. For rules and contest template, please click here.

McKenzie Book Fair!

McKenzie's Book Fair will be open October 10 - 13, and we need lots of volunteers to make it a success. 50% of all sales benefit McKenzie. Stock up on holiday gifts (including McKenzie gear) and help our school at the same time!

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

They will pick from the librarian's selections, will be the first to check it out, and have a dedication sticker added. Summer birthdays are celebrated on half birthdays. Don't forget to both fill out the form and check out.

Click here to buy >

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.