About McKinley Elementary School
Built in 1950
Mascot: McCubby the Jaguar Cub
School Colors: Red and yellow
Motto: Pawsitively McKinley! Success guaranteed!
Address: 5520 32nd Avenue, Kenosha, WI 53144-2812
Phone number: 262-359-6002
Fax number: 262-359-7641
School History
McKinley Elementary School began in 1915 as a series of portable buildings with three teachers. In 1921, both the elementary and the junior high students were relocated to the McKinley School Center, the current junior high. Overcrowded conditions at the center forced some of the elementary students to return to the portables and eventually initiated the construction of the Mckinley Elementary School as it stands today. Construction of the 26-room school began in March of 1949. The total cost of the school was $475,000. McKinley Elementary School opened its doors in September of 1950 with an overflow enrollment of 620 pupils. On October 26, 1950, McKinley Elementary School was dedicated to the children of Kenosha. The school was named in honor of William McKinley, the twenty-fifth President of the United States.
McCubby Mission
The Mission of McKinley Elementary, a culturally diverse neighborhood school, is to challenge our students to achieve academic excellence within a positive learning environment by offering unique educational experiences and providing opportunities for personal growth and development through the continuous support of our staff and families.
School Pledge
Today I will do my best.
I will listen.
I will follow directions.
I will be honest.
I will respect the rights of others.
I can learn.
I will learn.
I know it's all up to me.
Be on the McCubby Trail
Be prepared
I will bring only necessary school supplies.
I will come to school on time.
I will complete my work on time.
Be polite
I will use respectful and kind language.
I will practice good manners.
I will behave without teasing or making fun of others.
Be positive
I will respect the property of others.
I will listen when others are speaking.
I will encourage and help others.
Be safe
I will choose not to fight.
I will show caution on the playground.
I will walk silently in the hallways and use proper locker etiquette.
I will think before I act.