McKinley Elementary School

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McKinley Elementary School Providing information for our parents, students, and community members. There is also a parochial school in the city; Marquette academy.

Ottawa Elementary District 141 operates five schools approximately 2,100 students in grades PK-8. One PK-4 elementary school and two K-4 elementary schools with enrollments ranging from 320-500 are operated in various sections of the city. An intermediate and middle school on the south side serves all fifth through eighth grade students. A Comprehensive, standards based program is offered to students including special teachers in elementary art, music, physical education and technology. The parochial school and the public school has an excellent working relationship and services are shared whenever possible. Ottawa takes pride in its excellent schools, both public and parochial. Education is Ottawa's investment in the future and the school staff has worked hard to assure citizens that the investment has been a wise and profitable one.

1st graders have been learning about community leaders and workers in social studies. Yesterday, they were able to visit...
10/20/2026

1st graders have been learning about community leaders and workers in social studies. Yesterday, they were able to visit city hall, Kroger and the post office to learn more about these jobs in person.

Please see the attached flyer for Girl Scouts.
10/19/2026

Please see the attached flyer for Girl Scouts.

10/19/2026

McKinley Families,

If you or anyone you know would be interested in joining our team as a crossing guard please help spread the word! The position posting is listed below along with the link to the application document.

-7:30-8:30 a.m. and 2:30-3:30 p.m.
-Tuesday afternoon hours are 2:00-3:00 p.m.
-Half day attendance days are 7:30-8:30 a.m. and 11:20-12:20 p.m.
-If hired you will be required to turn in a physical, one step TB test, and a criminal background check completed. Apply in person at 320 West Main Street or download an application online. Email: [email protected]

A big thank you to our PTO for providing a drink cart for our staff today. We can always use a PICK ME UP on a rainy day...
10/15/2026

A big thank you to our PTO for providing a drink cart for our staff today. We can always use a PICK ME UP on a rainy day!

Congratulations to our September Champions of Charter! Students who won in September were provided Jimmy John's and able...
10/14/2026

Congratulations to our September Champions of Charter! Students who won in September were provided Jimmy John's and able to have a guest eat lunch with them. Keep up the awesome work!

10/12/2026

McKinley Families,

We were just informed that beginning tomorrow (Tuesday, October 13) Erickson Street will be closed between First Avenue and State Street which will make Catherine Street inaccessible for our buses. This will be in effect at least through this week. Our buses will be positioned on State Street headed North. This will not affect our drop-off and pick-up procedures, however please be aware of students exiting and boarding buses on State Street.

Respectfully,

Justin Marxman

Join us as we celebrate National School Lunch Week this week! We have themed the meals around things you might eat at ...
10/12/2026

Join us as we celebrate National School Lunch Week this week! We have themed the meals around things you might eat at a circus, with a tasty treat each day! All students who take a school lunch this week will have the chance to win a Cafeteria Circus goodie bag! Just check the bottom of your tray before throwing it away to see if you have a sticker. If you find one, simply turn it in to your lunch server to claim your prize!

10/08/2026

McKinley Families,

As a reminder we will be having an Institute Day tomorrow (Friday, October 9) so students will not be in attendance. Also, there is no school on Monday, October 12 in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day. Have a great weekend!

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1320 State St
Ottawa, IL
61350

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+18154331907

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