McKinley Elementary School

My children have attended this school since moving from Georgia. Before all the renovation started, this school was fun!
Mrs. Wilson is a special education teacher, and she’s the best. She’s worked with me and my children from day 1 until we moved and relocated. She was like my children’s grandma, looking out for the best interest of my children with their needs in their academics. She also had Ms. Darnelle and Mr. Marcus working for her helping with the special needs. I think it’s great that the school have this program, my children have always been close to them and I appreciated so much of what they have done for me and my children, to our family.
Mrs. Renzullo and Mrs. Strehl are the best kinder teacher. Ms. Turley, the vice principal was such a sweet lady. She was the first person we met when we came to McKinley and she’s always knew my kids then. I see her everywhere interacting with children and I loved that so much.
I also liked that this school has an arts program that allows the children to perform in front of their families. I most especially liked this because for me, it helped my kids confidence in performing in front of an audience. I won’t get to see the new developments of the school but I am hoping that more great teachers and staff remain and that others get to work with the people that me and my children miss having around.

This is a school with a very dedicated staff of teachers and administrators. Complete «TEAM» environment to help your little ones prepare for high school. BONUS it’s K-​8, so your child can experience elementary and middle school in a comfortable environment.
Also, when the construction is complete, the campus will be breathtaking!

Don’t let book covers fool you, this is a great school! Yes, it’s underfunded and it’s a shame because Pasadena has money (please!!). The teachers do their best to keep the school active. My son is in the 1^st grade, and we had a wonderful kindergarten experience with Ms. Bergman. Now in the 1^st grade, my son LOVES going to school and loves his teacher Ms. Wood. I hesitated enrolling him at the school because I focused on the exterior cosmetics and playground, but I am glad I went through with it. The school has an active PTA and a great arts program. I would recommend this school to anyone who is in the Pasadena area. I will say to anyone «Forget private school! Save your money, place your child in this public school and use some of that money to contribute to the school».
The YMCA offers before and after school care (you can drop your kid off at 6:45 AM!!!). Ms. Kiki, Mr. Marcus, and Ms. Brittany are great with the kids. I think the kids listen to them more than they do their parents! A great program!
As you can tell, I love this school.
Thank you for reading.