Warrior News
School is a huge part of family and community life. It’s where our children spend their days; it’s where we gather to celebrate talent and promote the pursuit of lifelong learning. Use this page to keep apprised of the news and events that affect your family.
Back to books, back to friends, back to fun! Mark your calendars with the following:
- Open House: Wednesday, August 20 from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m.
- First Day of School for Students: Monday, August 25
We are excited to announce that we adopted a new form of school-to-home communication at Dassa McKinney Elementary School called ParentSquare. As of July 14, ParentSquare will replace Class DOJO. This unified communications platform is designed to keep parents and guardians informed and encourage greater engagement and connection with the Moniteau School District. Please read the entire ParentSquare letter below.
CHIP covers uninsured kids up to age 19 in Pennsylvania. It doesn’t matter why your kids don’t have health coverage right now; CHIP may be able to help. Most kids receive CHIP for free. Others can get the same benefits at a low cost.
CHIP is brought to you by leading health insurance companies who offer quality, comprehensive coverage.
For more information, please see the CHIP flyer.
Please join us for a social media workshop to learn how to keep your children safe on social media apps.
When: Tuesday, September 16, 2025, from 5:45 to 6:30 p.m.
Where: Dassa McKinney Elementary School library
What: Phil Little, Education and Outreach Specialist from the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, will share how to keep your children safe on social media apps. Check out this tip sheet for more information, and watch this space for RSVP information.
Please join Linda Delvaux and Leah Winans for another exciting series during the 2025–2026 school year! Register for the presentation even if you cannot attend the live virtual session. After each session, attendees who have registered receive an email with the recording.
What:1st Parent Training Series Topic - "Read, Write, Repeat: Simple Routines for Growing Strong Learners"
When: October 15, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: Virtual
Concordia Lutheran Ministries and Remote Area Medical® (RAM), a major nonprofit provider of pop-up clinics delivering free, quality medical, dental and vision care to those in need, will hold a two-day clinic on November 8 through 9, 2025. The clinic will take place at Butler Intermediate High School located at 551 Fairground Hill Rd., Butler, PA 16001. It will open at 6:00 a.m. on both days.
The Kid's Heart Challenge is an annual tradition at Dassa McKinney Elementary School. The students participated in a kick-off assembly for this challenge on Thursday, March 13. We encourage you to help your student join our heart-healthy team by registering on the AHA Schools app or on our school’s KHC webpage. This year, we have an important goal: 100% of our families learning the lifesaving skill of hands-only CPR! It only takes a few minutes to learn, and it can make all the difference in an emergency situation! For more information, please see the Kids Heart Challenge flyer. Thank you for being a heart hero!