The 2026 Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) tests will take place in grades 3–6. The tests will start on Tuesday, April 21 at Dassa McKinney Elementary. Please ensure your child has his/her Chromebook charged to 100% each night before testing. We also
encourage students to leave their electronic devices (besides their Chromebooks) at home on testing days, because no personal devices
will be permitted during testing. If your child brings a cell phone, smartwatch, tablet, etc., to school on testing days, it will be collected by
the homeroom teachers. Additionally, we encourage our students to get a good night’s rest and eat a healthy breakfast at home or school.
PSSA Family Information
Principals’ Corner
Periodically, the principals will bring concerns to the forefront—everything from parent letters and important notifications to fun articles and event details. Check back often; there’s sure to be something for you.
Principals' Corner
- 2025 Welcome Letter
- School-Wide Positive Behavior Support Program Letter
- ParentSquare Communications
- 2025–2026 Kindergarten Registration Fact Sheet
- Strategies to Help Kids Start the School Year Strong
- Learning Life Skills at Home
- Five Fun Ways to Bring Social Studies Home
- Unleash the Data Detective in Your Child
- Five Tips to Set Your Family Up for a Healthy New Year
- Experimenting With Science At Home
- Nine Tips to Build a Habit of Good Attendance
- 10 Best Practices to Protect Kids Online
- Social Media Safety Tips
- Tips and Resources to Stop Youth Addiction Before it Starts
- Building Social and Emotional Skills at Home
- So Many Activities, So Little Time
- Setting Goals
- Teacher Appreciation Ideas
- Prep for Emergencies
- How to Talk About Mental Health with Children
