We’re thrilled to invite you to shop at our Fall Book Fair from Monday, November 9th through Friday, November 13th during school hours! This is a wonderful opportunity to explore new books and share our love for reading. Don’t miss out on the fun - let’s celebrate reading together!
Book Fair Hours
November 9th to 12th (7:40 am to 3:00 pm)
November 13th (7:40 am to 11:30 am)
Volunteers help make our book fair a success! We have volunteer opportunities for class previews on November 5th-6th, and book sales on November 9th-13th. If you would like to help, please click here to sign up:
A BIG thank you to our Minshew families and friends for supporting Minshew and our PTA at Spring Creek Spirit Night! Your support helps raise money for our school and makes a difference for our students. We love seeing our Colts come together for a fun evening, enjoying delicious rolls served by our very own Minshew teachers. Thank you for making it such a wonderful night and for supporting our Minshew community
Congratulations to our TOP 3 classes: Ms. Moody, Mrs. Hunter, and Mrs. Wilkerson! Thank you for showing your Minshew spirit and helping make Spring Creek Spirit Night a success!
Congratulations to our TOP 3 classes: Ms. Moody, Mrs. Hunter, and Mrs. Wilkerson! Thank you for showing your Minshew spirit and helping make Spring Creek Spirit Night a success!
We just have to share our Minshew Storybook Pumpkins!
We are absolutely amazed by the creativity and talent of our Minshew Colts! There were so many wonderful storybook characters brought to life, and we loved seeing all the thought, imagination, and creativity that went into each pumpkin. What a fun way to celebrate books and bring some of our favorite stories to life!
A big thank you to all of our students and families who participated and made this such a special project. We love seeing our Colts' creativity shine!
We are absolutely amazed by the creativity and talent of our Minshew Colts! There were so many wonderful storybook characters brought to life, and we loved seeing all the thought, imagination, and creativity that went into each pumpkin. What a fun way to celebrate books and bring some of our favorite stories to life!
A big thank you to all of our students and families who participated and made this such a special project. We love seeing our Colts' creativity shine!
Minshew will be hosting a K–5 Career Day on Friday, October 16, 2026.
Students will hear from parent and community guest speakers, and classes will rotate through career-themed stations across campus. Volunteer speakers are welcome, and we invite parents and community members from all professions to share their careers in short 15–20 minute sessions.
If you are interested in participating, please complete the Career Day Presenter Interest Form by Wednesday, Sept. 23rd. https://forms.gle/yj3hxpviBkFfGRsZ7
You must also have a current volunteer background check on file. Background checks must be completed each year. Please complete that here. https://www.mckinneyisd.net/o/misd/page/volunteer
Thank you for helping us connect learning today with careers tomorrow!
McKinney ISD Election 2026 is here! Mark your calendar for Election Day, November 3. You can find more details on our website: https://www.mckinneyisd.net/page/election-2026
Skip meal prep and head the Shake Shack for Takeout Tuesday! A portion of all designated sales goes directly back to supporting our staff grants!
When: Tuesday, September 8th
What Time: 10 am - 11 pm
When: Tuesday, September 8th
What Time: 10 am - 11 pm
Happy Labor Day
There is nothing better than a teacher reading a book to a class or students engaged in their own book. Our Minshew Colts are readers!
The 2026-27 school year is off to a great start at Minshew Elementary! We are thrilled to welcome our Colts back to school!
MEET THE TEACHER NIGHT - MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2026
Join us for Meet the Teacher night on Monday, August 10 from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm! You will have a chance to tour the school, visit with your child's teacher, and drop off your school supplies! If you pre-ordered school supplies through the PTA over the summer, those will there waiting for your student!
Join us for Meet the Teacher night on Monday, August 10 from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm! You will have a chance to tour the school, visit with your child's teacher, and drop off your school supplies! If you pre-ordered school supplies through the PTA over the summer, those will there waiting for your student!
Minshew Elementary had a fantastic time at MISD's Convocation with the theme of "Game Day"! We were thrilled when Minshew's 3rd grade teacher, Brooke Hancock, was selected to kick a field goal to win $500 for her classroom! Luckily, she was able to select a student from MHS to kick the field goal on her behalf at the last minute.
Day 2 of Academy Week - Our First Grade team engaged in professional learning with MISD's reading and math coordinators. This team can't wait to welcome their 1st graders in just a few days!
Day 2 of Academy Week - The Kinder team is PUMPED to engage our youngest learners with our new Hand to Mind Numeracy Kits!
Our Minshew Staff family kicked off our school year on Tuesday! Our team has grown this year, and we had a fantastic time getting to know each other and preparing for a fantastic school year!
MINSHEW ELEMENTARY
2026–2027 SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST
Kindergarten
1 Fiskars 5" blunt-tip scissors
4 boxes 24-count Crayola crayons
1 pack Expo black dry-erase markers (4 count)
1 red-baseline story composition book
1 green plastic folder with brads
1 white ½-inch binder with pockets
24 #2 Ticonderoga pencils
2 over-ear headphones (no earbuds)
3 boxes facial tissue
12 glue sticks
1 container disinfecting wipes
2 bottles hand sanitizer
First Grade
24 #2 Ticonderoga pencils
1 school supply box
3 boxes 24-count crayons
4 dry-erase markers
1 pair pointed-tip scissors
3 large glue sticks
2 pink erasers
2 composition notebooks
Green, blue, and red folders with brads (1 each)
1 white 1-inch binder with pockets
1 quart-size zipper bag box
1 gallon-size zipper bag box
1 container disinfecting wipes
2 bottles hand sanitizer
2 boxes facial tissue
1 set over-ear headphones
Second Grade
24 #2 Ticonderoga pencils
2 boxes 24-count crayons
4 dry-erase markers
4 large glue sticks
1 pair pointed-tip scissors
2 pink erasers
1 set over-ear headphones
1 yellow highlighter
1 yellow folder with brads
1 green folder with brads
4 composition notebooks
1 pencil pouch with grommets
1 dry-erase eraser
1 gallon-size zipper bag box
1 white 1-inch binder with pockets
Construction paper (assorted and white)
1 container disinfecting wipes
1 box facial tissue
Third Grade
2 boxes 24-count crayons
1 pack washable markers
1 box colored pencils
1 pair scissors
4 large glue sticks
Blue and green folders with brads (1 each)
1 gallon-size zipper bag box
2 highlighters
2 boxes facial tissue
4 composition notebooks
2 dry-erase marker packs
1 pencil pouch
1 set over-ear headphones
2 containers disinfecting wipes
1 bottle hand sanitizer
Construction paper (multicolored and manila)
Fourth Grade
1 box colored pencils
12 dry-erase markers
1 pair scissors
6 glue sticks
1 sandwich-size zipper bag box
6 spiral notebooks
1 pencil pouch with grommets
3 boxes facial tissue
1 red folder with brads
1 set over-ear headphones
1 package white construction paper
2 containers disinfecting wipes
24 #2 Ticonderoga pencils
1 gallon-size zipper bag box
2 highlighters
1 roll clear tape
1 pack wide-ruled notebook paper
1 package multicolored construction paper (Art)
Fifth Grade
36 #2 Ticonderoga pencils
1 box colored pencils
3 boxes Kleenex
1 pencil pouch with grommets
8 composition notebooks
2 glue sticks
6 dry-erase markers
1 pair scissors
7 folders with brads (any color)
1 set over-ear headphones
1 highlighter
1 container disinfecting wipes
1 package white construction paper
2 packs wide-ruled notebook paper
2 black Sharpies (Art)
1 package assorted construction paper
1 package pencil-top erasers
Questions? Contact Minshew Elementary for additional information.
2026–2027 SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST
Kindergarten
1 Fiskars 5" blunt-tip scissors
4 boxes 24-count Crayola crayons
1 pack Expo black dry-erase markers (4 count)
1 red-baseline story composition book
1 green plastic folder with brads
1 white ½-inch binder with pockets
24 #2 Ticonderoga pencils
2 over-ear headphones (no earbuds)
3 boxes facial tissue
12 glue sticks
1 container disinfecting wipes
2 bottles hand sanitizer
First Grade
24 #2 Ticonderoga pencils
1 school supply box
3 boxes 24-count crayons
4 dry-erase markers
1 pair pointed-tip scissors
3 large glue sticks
2 pink erasers
2 composition notebooks
Green, blue, and red folders with brads (1 each)
1 white 1-inch binder with pockets
1 quart-size zipper bag box
1 gallon-size zipper bag box
1 container disinfecting wipes
2 bottles hand sanitizer
2 boxes facial tissue
1 set over-ear headphones
Second Grade
24 #2 Ticonderoga pencils
2 boxes 24-count crayons
4 dry-erase markers
4 large glue sticks
1 pair pointed-tip scissors
2 pink erasers
1 set over-ear headphones
1 yellow highlighter
1 yellow folder with brads
1 green folder with brads
4 composition notebooks
1 pencil pouch with grommets
1 dry-erase eraser
1 gallon-size zipper bag box
1 white 1-inch binder with pockets
Construction paper (assorted and white)
1 container disinfecting wipes
1 box facial tissue
Third Grade
2 boxes 24-count crayons
1 pack washable markers
1 box colored pencils
1 pair scissors
4 large glue sticks
Blue and green folders with brads (1 each)
1 gallon-size zipper bag box
2 highlighters
2 boxes facial tissue
4 composition notebooks
2 dry-erase marker packs
1 pencil pouch
1 set over-ear headphones
2 containers disinfecting wipes
1 bottle hand sanitizer
Construction paper (multicolored and manila)
Fourth Grade
1 box colored pencils
12 dry-erase markers
1 pair scissors
6 glue sticks
1 sandwich-size zipper bag box
6 spiral notebooks
1 pencil pouch with grommets
3 boxes facial tissue
1 red folder with brads
1 set over-ear headphones
1 package white construction paper
2 containers disinfecting wipes
24 #2 Ticonderoga pencils
1 gallon-size zipper bag box
2 highlighters
1 roll clear tape
1 pack wide-ruled notebook paper
1 package multicolored construction paper (Art)
Fifth Grade
36 #2 Ticonderoga pencils
1 box colored pencils
3 boxes Kleenex
1 pencil pouch with grommets
8 composition notebooks
2 glue sticks
6 dry-erase markers
1 pair scissors
7 folders with brads (any color)
1 set over-ear headphones
1 highlighter
1 container disinfecting wipes
1 package white construction paper
2 packs wide-ruled notebook paper
2 black Sharpies (Art)
1 package assorted construction paper
1 package pencil-top erasers
Questions? Contact Minshew Elementary for additional information.
Our team is gearing up for an amazing school year! Teachers are spending time at the Digital Leadership Academy learning, collaborating, and exploring innovative ways to enhance teaching and learning. From new technology tools to engaging instructional strategies, they are investing in professional growth to create meaningful learning experiences for every student. We can't wait to bring these new ideas back to our classrooms and make the 2026–2027 school year our best yet!
Today, some of our Minshew teachers participated in professional learning centered on The New Art and Science of Teaching. Through collaboration, reflection, and meaningful discussions, they explored research-based strategies designed to increase student engagement, strengthen learning, and support academic success.
We are excited to bring these ideas into our classrooms and continue creating engaging learning experiences that help every student thrive. Thank you to our dedicated teachers for investing their time and energy into continuous growth and learning!
We are excited to bring these ideas into our classrooms and continue creating engaging learning experiences that help every student thrive. Thank you to our dedicated teachers for investing their time and energy into continuous growth and learning!
Summer break is here, but learning continues!
Our teachers are spending part of their summer participating in professional development, learning new strategies and growing their skills to create the best possible experiences for students next year.
Our teachers are spending part of their summer participating in professional development, learning new strategies and growing their skills to create the best possible experiences for students next year.
Our annual Big Kahuna Fall Fundraiser has a new product - personalized Minshew water bottles! If you order during this pre-sale before May 15th, your water bottle with your name will be available for you for Meet the Teacher night in August! Water bottles will also be available to purchase in the fall! Water Bottle Information
The First Grade Reading Café was such a special celebration of learning, growth, and creativity! We truly have the best students, families, and staff at Minshew. Thank you for making moments like these so meaningful!