ROCK DETECTIVES – 3rd Grade students perform streak tests of rocks/minerals

Group of third grade students at McKinley Elementary smile while holding rocks and clipboards during a classroom science activity themed aro

Mrs. Witkowski’s third grade students became rock detectives for the day, bringing in their own rocks to perform streak tests! The students observed and experimented to make a guess at which type of rock they picked: igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic. Watch as the Bulldogs solve their mineral mysteries!

PEN PAWS – Second-grade students write letters to surprise staff members!

At McKinley Elementary, second-grade students aren’t just learning how to write—they’re learning how to connect. In a heartwarming project called “Pen Paws,” students wrote surprise letters to staff members across the school, putting their writing skills into action and spreading joy in the process.

5 Minute DIY: Solar Eclipse Pinhole Viewers!

Want to view the solar eclipse safely? In under five minutes, Mr. Daley’s 4th Grade STEM class will take you through the steps to create your own eclipse viewer using a few household items!