Wilmeth Elementary

🍂📅 October calendar heads-up, Longhorn families! 📅🍂

October brings a few extra days off for our students, so we wanted to give families plenty of time to plan ahead! 💙

🍁 Fall Break: No school for students Monday, October 12 & Tuesday, October 13
🎃 Student Holiday: No school for students Monday, October 26

Please mark your calendars, and enjoy those extra fall days with your Longhorns! 🐂🍂

3 days ago, Courtnee Kendrick

Colorful fall-themed graphic featuring Wilmeth’s Longhorn mascot surrounded by pumpkins and autumn leaves. The graphic lists October student holidays: Fall Break on October 12–13 and a student holiday on October 26. Text at the bottom reads, “Enjoy the extra days, Longhorns!”

🌟 We have some BIG news to celebrate at Wilmeth! 🌟

Congratulations to 3rd grader, Rani, who has been selected as a National Math Stars Voyager Star! 🎉➕✖️

This is an incredible achievement! National Math Stars looks for young mathematicians demonstrating extraordinary mathematical ability—approximately the top 1-in-1,000 level of math talent. The Voyager Stars program is a highly selective, 10-year, fully funded program supporting students from elementary school through the end of high school. Each Voyager Star receives more than $100,000 in individualized support, including advanced math courses, weekly mentoring, STEM summer experiences, enrichment opportunities, technology, and family advising.

🐂💙 Way to go, Rani! We are so excited to celebrate this amazing accomplishment and can't wait to see where your love of math and learning takes you!

13 days ago, Courtnee Kendrick

Image with math clipart that says "Congratulation Rani" and "Voyager scholarship winner"

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

26 days ago, McKinney ISD Communications

👵👴💙 Grandparents Lunch is coming to Wilmeth! 💙👴👵

We’re excited to welcome our Longhorn grandparents and special guests to join their student for lunch on Monday, September 14! 🍎🥪

To help us prepare for our visitors, please complete the RSVP form below. Grade-level lunch times are also listed on the form, so be sure to check your student’s lunch time when making plans.

📝 RSVP for Grandparents Lunch: https://forms.gle/aUBsBGFxqYoPUbtf7

📚 Bonus: Our Literati Book Fair will also be open! Grandparents Lunch is the perfect opportunity to stop by the library and shop the fair with your favorite Longhorn. ❤️📖

We can’t wait to welcome our grandparents and special guests to Wilmeth!

#WilmethElementary #WilmethLonghorns #GrandparentsLunch #LiteratiBookFair #OneHerdOneHeart

29 days ago, Courtnee Kendrick

A watercolor-style graphic announcing "Join us for Grandparents Lunch!" in pink and blue lettering. The image shows a grandparent couple holding hands with a child as they walk together toward a bench. Pink hearts and autumn leaves surround the family scene. A calendar icon in the bottom left corner displays the date, September 14. The graphic has a warm, welcoming feel and promotes Grandparents Lunch at Wilmeth Elementary.

🇺🇸 Labor Day Reminder 🇺🇸

Wilmeth families, this is a reminder that there will be no school on Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day.

We hope our students and staff enjoy a safe and relaxing long weekend as we recognize and celebrate the contributions of workers across our country. We look forward to welcoming our Longhorns back to school on Tuesday, September 8! 💙🤠

30 days ago, Courtnee Kendrick

A patriotic graphic featuring an American flag across the top and the message, "Reminder: Labor Day, Monday, September 7, 2026 — Staff & Student Holiday." Along the bottom of the image are illustrations representing different professions, including a firefighter, doctor, construction worker, police officer, and chef, standing in front of an industrial cityscape. The graphic serves as a reminder that there is no school for students or staff on Labor Day.

🎙️ BIG NEWS, LONGHORNS! Our new podcast is here! 💙🤠

We’re excited to introduce One Herd. One Heart. — The Wilmeth Elementary Podcast! Each month, we’ll bring Wilmeth families conversations, stories, helpful tips, and a peek into life at our school. 🐂❤️

Our very first episode, “Mornings, Meltdowns, and Making It to School,” is available now! We’re talking about those sometimes-tricky school mornings and sharing practical ideas for helping kids get out the door and ready for a great day.

🎧 Listen to Episode 1 on Spotify

We hope you’ll listen along each month as we connect home and school—because we’re One Herd. One Heart. ❤️💙

about 1 month ago, Courtnee Kendrick

Square podcast cover for “One Herd, One Heart,” the Wilmeth Elementary Podcast. A friendly illustrated longhorn wearing a blue bandana with a white W appears beside a vintage microphone, heartbeat line, and heart. Text reads, “One School. One Community. One Longhorn Family.”

📚✨ The Literati Book Fair is coming to Wilmeth! ✨📚
Get ready to gather ’round and discover your next great read! Our Literati Book Fair will be open September 14–18, with plenty of books for every kind of reader. 💙📖
👵👴 Joining us for Grandparents Lunch? It’s the perfect time to stop by the Book Fair and shop together! We’d love for our Longhorns to share the excitement of choosing a new book with their grandparents or special guests.
Mark your calendars and get ready for a week where reading kindles curiosity! 🔥📚
#WilmethElementary #WilmethLonghorns #LiteratiBookFair #BookFair #ReadingKindlesCuriosity

about 1 month ago, Courtnee Kendrick

Illustrated Literati Book Fair graphic with a blue nighttime forest and camping theme. An owl and deer appear among the trees, with children reading near a tent and campfire. Large white text reads, “Gather ’Round for the Literati Book Fair,” and the bottom reads, “Where Reading Kindles Curiosity.”

Lucky’s Loop will take place on Wednesday, September 10, and we can’t wait for our Longhorns to join the fun! 🎉

⚠️ All students MUST have a completed waiver on file in order to participate. Families can scan the QR code in the graphic or use the link below to complete the waiver:
https://app.waiverfile.com/b/NinjaNationMurphy/Waiver.aspx?id=879c9fd3-a192-4199-abf1-0e38e633d1b3

Please complete your student’s waiver before the event so they’re ready to loop, leap, and have some fun! 🏃‍♀️⭐🏃

#WilmethElementary #WilmethLonghorns #LuckysLoop

about 1 month ago, Courtnee Kendrick

Western-themed Lucky’s Loop graphic featuring the Wilmeth Longhorn mascot in cowboy attire giving a thumbs-up. Text announces Lucky’s Loop on Wednesday, September 10 and states that all students must have a waiver on file to participate. A large QR code and waiver website are included for families to complete the required waiver.

Last night was so much fun! Thank you to everyone who showed up to represent Wilmeth elementary as we cheered on the MNHS bulldogs. Tag us in your pictures. We'd love to see them!

about 1 month ago, GRACE ROBERTS

Picture of the MISD stadium screen displaying a group picture of Wilmeth elementary students and staff

Congrats to our One Herd One Heart Award Winners for this week: Reagan and Walker!!!
Great work modeling the Wilmeth Way!!!

about 1 month ago, GRACE ROBERTS

Ms. Biggers and two students holding awards

We are looking for parent and caregiver volunteers to lend a helping hand during our lunch periods! Volunteering for lunch duty is a wonderful way to support our staff, engage with our school community, and see our students during their day.

Upcoming Lunch Dates:

Friday, September 4, 2026

Friday, October 9, 2026

Friday, December 11, 2026

How to Sign Up:
Please visit our Lunch Duty SignUpGenius Page to select your preferred time slots. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FAEAD29A3FDC43-lunch#/

Thank you for your time, support, and partnership—together, we make Wilmeth amazing!

about 1 month ago, GRACE ROBERTS

🏈🧡💙 Join us Friday, August 28 at MISD Stadium as we cheer on the McKinney North Bulldogs and celebrate our Wilmeth Longhorns!

⭐ Students wearing a Wilmeth spirit shirt will be admitted FREE but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian with a purchased ticket.
⭐ Gates open at 6:00 PM.
⭐ Wilmeth families should meet in Section 109 by 6:30 PM.
⭐ Our students will be recognized on the field during pre-game!

Come show your Longhorn pride and help us cheer on the Bulldogs! 🤘🏈

#WilmethElementary #WilmethLonghorns #McKinneyNorth #BulldogFootball #ElementaryNight

about 1 month ago, GRACE ROBERTS

Orange and navy Wilmeth Elementary Night football graphic. Text states that students wearing a Wilmeth spirit shirt receive free admission when accompanied by a parent; parents must purchase a ticket. Families should meet in Section 109 by 6:30 PM. Students will be recognized on the field during pre-game. The event is Friday, August 28, at MISD Stadium, with gates opening at 6:00 PM. A QR code for adult presale general admission tickets is displayed in the center.

about 1 month ago, GRACE ROBERTS

🤠💙 Longhorn families, save those spirit-day outfits! ❤️🤠

We have lots of fun dress-up and spirit days planned for the 2026–27 school year, and we’re sharing the calendar early to give families plenty of time to plan ahead!

From College Week and Red Ribbon Week to pajamas, kindness, Read Across America, Mix-Up Style Day, and beach shirts, there will be lots of opportunities for our Longhorns to show their school spirit throughout the year. 🎉

📌 Save this graphic so you’ll have the dates handy, and remember: every Friday is Wilmeth Spirit Shirt Day!

Participation in all dress-up days is optional. Students are always welcome to come to school in their regular school clothes. 💙

One Herd, One Heart! 🤘❤️

about 1 month ago, Courtnee Kendrick

Western-themed Wilmeth Elementary spirit and dress-up day calendar for the 2026–27 school year with the heading “One Herd, One Heart.” The calendar lists Wilmeth Stadium Night on August 28; Favorite Sports Team Day on September 23; College Week, September 14–18; Red Ribbon Week, October 26–30; Red, White and Blue Day on November 11; Pajama Day/Winter Party Day on December 18; The Great Kindness Challenge, January 25–29; One Herd, One Heart Day on February 10; St. Patrick’s Day on March 17; Read Across America Week, March 1–5; Mix-Up Style Day on April 1; and Heading to the Beach Day on May 27. A reminder at the top says every Friday is Wilmeth Spirit Shirt Day.

The Wilmeth PTO is looking for 2026–2027 volunteers!

Here are some of the many opportunities!
Lucky’s Moms, Grade Level Representative, Various Committees, Copy Room, Lunch Duty, Book Fair, Holiday Parties, and more!

Fill out the interest form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSflIc6L-jBjZSZxpMybj6Rozg1xDoeNw3UAY7WE4AeQ_krE9A/viewform?usp=header and save the date for the first meeting - 8/31 at 10AM

about 1 month ago, GRACE ROBERTS

New Year, New Gear, endless school spirit!

Get your Wilmeth wear from now until August 23rd.

Don't miss out on your chance to get some fun Wilmeth swag and accessories to show off your longhorn pride!

Shop today! https://wilmethpto1.itemorder.com/shop/home/

about 1 month ago, GRACE ROBERTS

about 2 months ago, Courtnee Kendrick

about 2 months ago, GRACE ROBERTS