Our School
Dassa McKinney Elementary School, located in West Sunbury, Pennsylvania, currently educates our community’s students in grades kindergarten through sixth. Dassa McKinney Elementary School students enjoy our high standards of excellence.
We have got it all! We have got it all! Thanks to support from our teachers, staff members, and community, we foster a culture of academic excellence through diverse programs. We believe in an elementary program that includes instruction in the following areas: Reading, English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies. We also believe in developing the whole child through activities in the following "Specials" classes: Art, Music, Physical Education, Library, STEM, and Career Education.
We invite you to read the Story of Dassa McKinney Elementary School to discover how our school got its name.
Student Support at Dassa McKinney
School Counselor
Elementary school counselors are professional educators with a mental health perspective who understand and respond to the challenges presented by today’s diverse student population. School counselors align with the school’s mission to support the academic achievement of all students as they prepare for the ever-changing world of the 21st century. If you would like to learn more about our school counselors or schedule a visit, please visit Mr. Dillion's counseling page.
Title I School
As a Title I School, our school employs some of the best faculty and staff in the state. We are proud to provide our students with a high-quality education as well as a supportive learning environment. Be sure to find out more about how you can support our efforts in the following documents:
- Right to Know Family Letter
- 2024–2025 Annual Schoolwide Title I Program Presentation
- State Parent Advisory Council (SPAC)
- Title I Literacy Mission and Vision
- Title I PAC Brochure
- Title I School, Parent, and Family Compact
- Title I Parent and Family Engagement Policy
- Join the PAC
- Parent Resource Center
- Parent Resource Order Form
- Title I Facebook Page
- Annual Title I Family Engagement Presentation
- Assessments
- PA Academic Standards
- Copyright and Your Family Presentation
- Homework Help Family Presentation
- Resource for Chatting with Your Kids About Online Safety
- Family Reading Resources
- Future Ready PA Index
- Future Ready PA Index - Achievement Levels
- Unlocking the Power of Phonics: Teaching Your Child to Read at Home
- Volunteer Guidelines
- Tips for Reading Success
- Working Together for School Success
Student Assistance Program (SAP)
The SAP’s purpose is to prepare Moniteau students to achieve their fullest potential as they face the challenges of life. To learn more about SAP, feel free to view the following resources:
Gifted Program
PAGE (Pennsylvania Association for Gifted Education) is a parent support group for gifted students that offers information, support, and more to help your child receive quality services.
Support Our School
You’ll find many opportunities throughout the school year to support our Warriors in their educational adventure. Our sixth grade class runs a recycling program every year, and our entire school participates in the Box Tops for Education program. We appreciate your constant support.