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.
The annual Dassa Dash race is entering its twelfth year, and it is getting a face lift! In order to promote more student participation, we are changing the event into a sponsored Dash 2.0 Walk-a-Thon! Each student will be given an envelope, in April, to gather sponsors and donations for our School Wide Positive Behavior (SWPB) fund. This fund is used throughout the year to pay for fun prizes, assemblies, rewards, and incentives for our students! This event will be held during the school day on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Dassa McKinney Elementary. Each grade will be given thirty minutes to walk and/or run laps to earn their sponsorship money. View the Dassa Dash parent letter for details.
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!
March 28 will be the end of the third nine weeks reporting period. Report cards for students in second through sixth grade will be available on April 4 at 4:00 p.m. in the Portfolio tile in Skyward Family Access. Grades will be unavailable from Friday, March 28 through Friday, April 4 for teachers to work on grade entry. Kindergarten and first grade report cards will be sent home on April 4.
Don't forget to order your yearbook today! For easy ordering, you can visit the Inter-State website and use code 91258R to order a softcover yearbook for $25. Online orders are due by Monday, March 31, so don't wait! View our yearbook flyer for details.
Join in on the next virtual session of the MIU IV's Family Engagement Miniseries.
- What: Summer Learning Adventures
- When: April 9, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Where: Online
Explore exciting ideas for parents to engage their children in learning at home during the summer break. This session aims to equip parents with creative activities and strategies that make learning enjoyable and educational. Discover how to turn everyday moments into enriching learning opportunities, keeping your child engaged and curious throughout the summer months. Please pre-register for this event today!