We loved celebrating Grandparents and Grandfriends Lunch on Monday! It was wonderful to see so many smiling faces filling our cafeteria. Thank you to all the grand pals who joined us and made the day so special for our students!
📚 Our Scholastic Book Fair is here! 📚
Come visit us and discover your child's next favorite story!
Dates: September 14–18
Daily Hours: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Late Night Shopping: Thursday, Sept. 17 | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Press Learning Commons / Library
Visit our Book Fair Home Page: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/presselementaryschool
🔗 Visit our Book Fair Homepage to:
Set up an eWallet: Go cash-free! Friends and family can easily add funds so your student can shop independently.
Take a Virtual Tour: Preview must-have books, watch book trailers, and explore title lists together.
We can't wait to see you there! ✨
Come visit us and discover your child's next favorite story!
Dates: September 14–18
Daily Hours: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Late Night Shopping: Thursday, Sept. 17 | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Press Learning Commons / Library
Visit our Book Fair Home Page: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/presselementaryschool
🔗 Visit our Book Fair Homepage to:
Set up an eWallet: Go cash-free! Friends and family can easily add funds so your student can shop independently.
Take a Virtual Tour: Preview must-have books, watch book trailers, and explore title lists together.
We can't wait to see you there! ✨
🎓 College and Career Week is here! Join us as we celebrate education and explore future possibilities with a fun dress-up week!
Here is the daily lineup:
Monday, Sept 14 (Career Ready): Dress for success in business casual or professional attire. 👔
Tuesday, Sept 15 (Team Up for Your Future): Wear your favorite sports team shirt or jersey. ⚽🏀
Wednesday, Sept 16 (College Gear Day): Represent your favorite college or university apparel. 🏛️
Thursday, Sept 17 (Career Explorer Day): Dress up as a "future you" in your dream career! 🚀
Friday, Sept 18 (The Future is Bright): Shine bright in neon/bright colors or Press Elementary school colors! ✨
Here is the daily lineup:
Monday, Sept 14 (Career Ready): Dress for success in business casual or professional attire. 👔
Tuesday, Sept 15 (Team Up for Your Future): Wear your favorite sports team shirt or jersey. ⚽🏀
Wednesday, Sept 16 (College Gear Day): Represent your favorite college or university apparel. 🏛️
Thursday, Sept 17 (Career Explorer Day): Dress up as a "future you" in your dream career! 🚀
Friday, Sept 18 (The Future is Bright): Shine bright in neon/bright colors or Press Elementary school colors! ✨
Today, Press Elementary proudly honored Patriot Day and Texas First Responders Day. We extend our deepest gratitude to the brave heroes in our school and throughout our community who keep us safe every day. Thank you for your selflessness, courage, and dedication! 🇺🇸
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
Friday night lights, Press Pride style! 🏈✨
Join us for Press Night at the MISD Stadium!
🗓️ Friday, Aug 28th | 6:30 PM
📍 MISD Stadium (Section 109)
Wear your Spirit Shirt or school colors for FREE student entry!
(Note: Elementary students must be accompanied by an adult with paid admission).
Don't miss out: Students will gather in Section 109 to go onto the field for a live video board feature & group picture before kickoff!
Join us for Press Night at the MISD Stadium!
🗓️ Friday, Aug 28th | 6:30 PM
📍 MISD Stadium (Section 109)
Wear your Spirit Shirt or school colors for FREE student entry!
(Note: Elementary students must be accompanied by an adult with paid admission).
Don't miss out: Students will gather in Section 109 to go onto the field for a live video board feature & group picture before kickoff!
📚 Back to the Books!
Our Press Elementary Pride is starting the school year off right with our very first library visits! We are so excited to see our students head out with brand-new books in hand, officially wild about reading! 📖
Our Press Elementary Pride is starting the school year off right with our very first library visits! We are so excited to see our students head out with brand-new books in hand, officially wild about reading! 📖
Save the Date! Join us for Press Night at the MISD Stadium is Friday, August 28th at 6:30 PM.
🐾 Welcome back, Press Pride! 🐾
We had a great first day of school! We loved seeing so many smiling faces today. Looking forward to an amazing 2026–27 school year!
We had a great first day of school! We loved seeing so many smiling faces today. Looking forward to an amazing 2026–27 school year!
A HUGE thank you to our community partner, Crosspoint Church, for treating our staff to a delicious back-to-school lunch! Your continuous support of our students and team throughout the year means the world to us. We’re so grateful for your partnership!
Welcome back, Press Pride! 🐾
What an amazing night at Meet the Teacher! It was wonderful seeing all of our returning and new families filling the halls with so much energy and big smiles. We are beyond excited to kick off a fantastic school year of learning and growing together.
See you all this Thursday for the First Day of School!
Our teachers have had an amazing first week back collaborating, planning, and getting everything ready for a fantastic school year!
We can't wait to welcome our families—join us for Meet the Teacher tomorrow from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM! See you there!
We can't wait to welcome our families—join us for Meet the Teacher tomorrow from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM! See you there!
Press Elementary is ready for the new school year after an incredible MISD Convocation! We’re WILD about learning and can't wait to welcome our Pride back to campus!
Welcome to the Press Pride! 🐾
We are so excited to welcome our newest staff members joining the Press Elementary family for the upcoming school year!
This year, we are Wild About Learning! Every new educator and team member brings unique talents, dedication, and energy to our school community.
Shelly Kramer - STC Teacher
Rosemarie Peak - STC Aide
Austin Brewer - STC Aide
Meike Melzer - STC Teacher
Deepika Suresh - STC Aide
Tammy Wilson - STC Aide
Tori Mosley - STC Teacher
Shelly Kaur - STC Aide
Christa Woods - STC Aide
JP McGowan - STC Teacher
Biswakalpana Biswal - STC Aide
Joanne White - STC Aide
Mandy Marx - Resource Teacher
Hannah Kuska - Resource Teacher
Ebony Mikle - Diagnostician
Kevin Aitken - School Psychologist
Melissa Mummey - Dyslexia Specialist
Dawnelle Simmons - Speech Pathologist
Anna Cathryn Gaines - Speech Pathologist
Karen Stanislaus - Fifth Grade Teacher
Sarah Hornaday - Fifth Grade Teacher
Please join us in giving our new staff a big Press Elementary welcome!
We are so excited to welcome our newest staff members joining the Press Elementary family for the upcoming school year!
This year, we are Wild About Learning! Every new educator and team member brings unique talents, dedication, and energy to our school community.
Shelly Kramer - STC Teacher
Rosemarie Peak - STC Aide
Austin Brewer - STC Aide
Meike Melzer - STC Teacher
Deepika Suresh - STC Aide
Tammy Wilson - STC Aide
Tori Mosley - STC Teacher
Shelly Kaur - STC Aide
Christa Woods - STC Aide
JP McGowan - STC Teacher
Biswakalpana Biswal - STC Aide
Joanne White - STC Aide
Mandy Marx - Resource Teacher
Hannah Kuska - Resource Teacher
Ebony Mikle - Diagnostician
Kevin Aitken - School Psychologist
Melissa Mummey - Dyslexia Specialist
Dawnelle Simmons - Speech Pathologist
Anna Cathryn Gaines - Speech Pathologist
Karen Stanislaus - Fifth Grade Teacher
Sarah Hornaday - Fifth Grade Teacher
Please join us in giving our new staff a big Press Elementary welcome!
A HUGE thank you to our amazing Press PTA for treating our staff to a delicious Welcome Back Breakfast!
Your kindness and support mean the world to us as we kick off another fantastic school year. We are so grateful for everything you do for our school family!
Bravo, Press Elementary!
A massive THANK YOU to our incredible PTA for hosting a spectacular School Talent Show! From managing the behind-the-scenes magic to cheering the loudest, you made this an unforgettable event.
We are continuously blown away by the sheer talent, courage, and creativity of our amazing students. Every single performer shined so bright on that stage!
We are incredibly proud of our students and so grateful for our supportive PTA and school families!
A massive THANK YOU to our incredible PTA for hosting a spectacular School Talent Show! From managing the behind-the-scenes magic to cheering the loudest, you made this an unforgettable event.
We are continuously blown away by the sheer talent, courage, and creativity of our amazing students. Every single performer shined so bright on that stage!
We are incredibly proud of our students and so grateful for our supportive PTA and school families!
Congratulations to our April PRIDE of the Month students!
This month’s focus: Perseverance. Thank you for leading by example and showing us the power of staying focused and pushing through challenges. We are the PRIDE of MISD!
This month’s focus: Perseverance. Thank you for leading by example and showing us the power of staying focused and pushing through challenges. We are the PRIDE of MISD!
Congratulations to our April PRIDE of the Month Principal's Award recipients!
These students have been recognized for their incredible hard work and unwavering determination in reaching their goals. They’ve officially earned Press VIP status for the entire month!
These students have been recognized for their incredible hard work and unwavering determination in reaching their goals. They’ve officially earned Press VIP status for the entire month!
🍎 Teacher Appreciation Week — Thank You! 🍎
We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our families and community for the incredible kindness, generosity, and support shown during Teacher Appreciation Week.The thoughtful notes, treats, gifts, and words of encouragement meant so much to our staff. We are so grateful to have such a supportive community behind us!
We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our families and community for the incredible kindness, generosity, and support shown during Teacher Appreciation Week.The thoughtful notes, treats, gifts, and words of encouragement meant so much to our staff. We are so grateful to have such a supportive community behind us!
Family Meet and Greets!
In an effort to support our rezoned families in their transition to a new campus, we are hosting a campus meet & greet for all NEW families to the campus as well as our RETURNING families. This gives our new and returning families an opportunity to meet and forge relationships prior to the start of the school year.
Dates vary based on campus and are as follows:
Bennett: May 12, 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Burks: May 12, 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Caldwell: May 11, 3:40 p.m. - 4:40 p.m.
Finch: April 29, 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Glen Oaks: May 14, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Malvern: May 11, 5:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.
McGowen: May 14, 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Minshew: May 12, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Press: May 14, 5:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
R. Johnson: May 12, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Slaughter: May 13, 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Valley Creek: May 12, 3:20 - 4:30 p.m.
Vega: May 15, 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Walker: May 13, 3:20 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Webb: May 13, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Wilmeth: May 14, 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
In an effort to support our rezoned families in their transition to a new campus, we are hosting a campus meet & greet for all NEW families to the campus as well as our RETURNING families. This gives our new and returning families an opportunity to meet and forge relationships prior to the start of the school year.
Dates vary based on campus and are as follows:
Bennett: May 12, 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Burks: May 12, 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Caldwell: May 11, 3:40 p.m. - 4:40 p.m.
Finch: April 29, 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Glen Oaks: May 14, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Malvern: May 11, 5:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.
McGowen: May 14, 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Minshew: May 12, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Press: May 14, 5:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
R. Johnson: May 12, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Slaughter: May 13, 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Valley Creek: May 12, 3:20 - 4:30 p.m.
Vega: May 15, 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Walker: May 13, 3:20 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Webb: May 13, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Wilmeth: May 14, 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
