McKinley Elementary School

08/25/2026

Join us for Open House! See what we’re doing on campus already and join in with us in the excitement for all that 2026-2027 has in store.

Our Annual Open Houses will be tomorrow 08/25 from 5-6 pm for Pre-k to 2nd grade, and Wednesday 08/26 from 5-6 pm for 3rd to 5th grade. If your child is a part of our school community or if you’re interested in hearing more and seeing what McKinley is all about, come join us!

08/20/2026

08/08/2026

Thank you to everyone who showed up to celebrate our students and an amazing first day back-to-school!

08/06/2026

08/04/2026

TWO MORE DAYS! Grab your backpack and pack those school supplies. Are you ready for the first day on August 6?

08/04/2026

08/04/2026

🤍 Back to School Countdown 🤍
🙌🏼 2 Days to Go! 🙌🏼 Our teachers and school staff are back and getting excited to start the year! McKinley families, we can’t wait to see you at 3rd-5th Grade Meet the Teacher tonight!

08/02/2026

🤍 Back to School Countdown 🤍
🩵💛 4 Days to Go! 💛🩵 As we count down to the first day of school, we’re celebrating the heart of what we do! Our student excitement, creativity, uniqueness and interests! And we’re excited to see our teachers who will be back tomorrow, getting ready to welcome you! Jaguars Roar!!

07/31/2026

EBR is hosting TWO back-to-school giveaways. On Tuesday Aug. 4 from 5:30pm - 8 pm go to Elite Training Academy on Burbank Drive for supplies sponsored by the Burreaux Foundation!
On Saturday, Aug. 8 from 9 am - 11:30 am *until supplies last* go to EBRPSS Central Office at 1050 S. Foster Dr. for materials and supplies from WBRZ’s Stuff the Bus.

🎒📚 Join the Joe Burrow Foundation's back-to-school event from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, at Elite Training Academy, 5414 Burbank Drive.
Students can receive clear backpacks, school supplies, haircuts and other giveaways while supplies last.
We look forward to seeing you there and wish all of our students and families a fantastic start to the new school year! 🍎✨

07/28/2026

Today's back-to-school reminder is about our student dress code.
Students may wear standard uniform pants, shorts, skorts, and jumpers, not more than 5 inches above the knee (NO jeans, biking shorts, stretch pants, Capri pants, denim shorts, pants with holes, or leggings). Uniform shirts are burgundy polos with a collar – turtlenecks are acceptable in winter (No T- shirts). Shirts and blouses are to be tucked in. Students may only wear a navy blue or burgundy sweater, sweatshirt or jacket inside the building. Non uniform jackets may only be worn outside. All students must wear closed-toed shoes/sneakers with laces (NO flip flops, crocs, native, or house shoes). Belts will be worn at the natural waist on bottoms with belt loops, shirts should be tucked in. You can find the complete dress code and uniform guidelines in the 2026-2027 Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook:

Handbook Effective July 2026 Table of Contents Our Mission The East Baton Rouge Parish School System, in partnership with our community, educates all students to their maximum potential in a […]