We are excited to invite all students to participate in our Yearbook Cover Contest for the 2025–2026 school year!

Entry Guidelines:
• Use one 8.5 x 11 sheet of white, unlined paper
• Paper must be vertical (portrait orientation)
• Use the entire page — the more color, the better!
• You may use paint, crayons, or markers

All artwork must include the text:
“Wilmeth 2025–2026”
and
“It’s Groovy to Be a Longhorn”

Important:
On the back of the paper, please write the student’s name, grade, and teacher in pencil only so it does not show through the artwork.

Deadline: February 20

We can’t wait to see our students’ creativity shine!
about 2 months ago, GRACE ROBERTS
We are excited to invite all students to participate in our Yearbook Cover Contest for the 2025–2026 school year! Entry Guidelines: • Use one 8.5 x 11 sheet of white, unlined paper • Paper must be vertical (portrait orientation) • Use the entire page — the more color, the better! • You may use paint, crayons, or markers All artwork must include the text: “Wilmeth 2025–2026” and “It’s Groovy to Be a Longhorn” Important: On the back of the paper, please write the student’s name, grade, and teacher in pencil only so it does not show through the artwork. Deadline: February 20 We can’t wait to see our students’ creativity shine!
Wilmeth Spirit Night at Spring Creek Barbeque

Mark your calendars and join us for a fun family night out!

Thursday, February 12
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Spring Creek Barbeque – McKinney
1993 N Central Expressway | 972-542-8529

Enjoy dinner with friends, classmates, and families while supporting Wilmeth Elementary. Spring Creek Barbeque will donate 20% of the evening’s proceeds back to our school.

Extra fun incentives:
• Students should sign in at the front door
• The class with the best attendance will earn a prize
• Come see your teachers serve fresh bread in the dining room!

We hope to see you there!
about 2 months ago, GRACE ROBERTS
Flyer announcing Wilmeth Elementary Spirit Night at Spring Creek Barbeque. The event takes place Thursday, February 12, from 5:00 to 9:00 PM. The location is Spring Creek Barbeque in McKinney at 1993 North Central Expressway. The flyer states that Spring Creek will donate 20 percent of the evening’s proceeds to the school. It also notes that students should sign in, the class with the best attendance will receive a prize, and teachers will be serving fresh bread. The design includes a cartoon longhorn student writing at a desk and Spring Creek Barbeque branding.
Don’t forget to complete your free yearbook custom pages!

Each student receives two free personal pages where families can add photos and memories that will be printed only in your child’s copy of the yearbook.

Deadline: March 25

To get started:
Visit www.treering.com

Enter School Code: 101554911235433

This is a special way to capture your child’s memories from the school year!
about 2 months ago, GRACE ROBERTS
Don’t forget to complete your free yearbook custom pages! Each student receives two free personal pages where families can add photos and memories that will be printed only in your child’s copy of the yearbook. Deadline: March 25 To get started: Visit www.treering.com Enter School Code: 101554911235433 This is a special way to capture your child’s memories from the school year!

Wilmeth's own 3d grader, Zoey Patel had her artwork selected by the Youth Art Month Committee to represent all elementary schools in MCKINNEY ISD to be part of the 2025-2026 Texas Art Education Association's Youth Art Month Exhibition!
Way to go Zoey! We are so proud of you!

about 2 months ago, GRACE ROBERTS
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Coffee with the Principals — Save the Date!

Join us for a morning of coffee and conversation with our campus leaders.

Wednesday, February 25
9:00 AM
Wilmeth Elementary Library

You’ll have the opportunity to connect with Principal Grace Roberts and Assistant Principal Amber Hooten, ask questions, and share thoughts in a relaxed, welcoming setting.

We hope you can join us!
about 2 months ago, GRACE ROBERTS
Flyer featuring a to-go coffee cup labeled “Coffee with the Principals.” The text reads “Save the date” and invites families to join Coffee with the Principals in the Wilmeth Elementary library on Wednesday, February 25 at 9:00 a.m. for coffee and conversation with Principal Grace Roberts and Assistant Principal Amber Hooten. The background is a warm, tan marbled design.
Families of 5th graders — celebrate your student with a 5th Grade Ad in this year’s yearbook!

You can create and purchase your ad online at:
www.treering.com

School Password: 101554911235433

Deadline: March 10

This is a special way to recognize and honor our 5th graders as they prepare for their next chapter.
about 2 months ago, GRACE ROBERTS
Text reads “5th Grade Ads” and “Buy your 5th Grade Ads today at www.treering.com.” A school password is listed as 101554911235433. The deadline is March 10.
Upcoming Events at Wilmeth Elementary

Mark your calendars and join us for these upcoming events:

Spirit Night at Spring Creek Barbeque
Thursday, February 12
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Parent Coffee with the Principals
Wednesday, February 25
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

STEAM Night
Tuesday, March 3
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

PTO Spring Carnival
Friday, March 27
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
about 2 months ago, GRACE ROBERTS
Colorful flyer titled “Upcoming Events at Wilmeth.” The graphic lists four events: Spirit Night at Spring Creek Barbeque on Thursday, February 12 from 5:00 to 9:00 PM; Parent Coffee with the Principals on Wednesday, February 25 from 9:00 to 10:00 AM; STEAM Night on Tuesday, March 3 from 5:30 to 7:00 PM; and PTO Spring Carnival on Friday, March 27 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. The design includes a cartoon longhorn student at a desk and bright yellow and blue backgrounds.
We are excited to invite all students to participate in our Yearbook Cover Contest for the 2025–2026 school year!

Entry Guidelines:
• Use one 8.5 x 11 sheet of white, unlined paper
• Paper must be vertical (portrait orientation)
• Use the entire page — the more color, the better!
• You may use paint, crayons, or markers

All artwork must include the text:
“Wilmeth 2025–2026”
and
“It’s Groovy to Be a Longhorn”

Important:
On the back of the paper, please write the student’s name, grade, and teacher in pencil only so it does not show through the artwork.

Deadline: February 20

We can’t wait to see our students’ creativity shine!
about 2 months ago, GRACE ROBERTS
We are excited to invite all students to participate in our Yearbook Cover Contest for the 2025–2026 school year! Entry Guidelines: • Use one 8.5 x 11 sheet of white, unlined paper • Paper must be vertical (portrait orientation) • Use the entire page — the more color, the better! • You may use paint, crayons, or markers All artwork must include the text: “Wilmeth 2025–2026” and “It’s Groovy to Be a Longhorn” Important: On the back of the paper, please write the student’s name, grade, and teacher in pencil only so it does not show through the artwork. Deadline: February 20 We can’t wait to see our students’ creativity shine!
Do you have talent?
Sign up for Lucky's Talent Show

Details:
Acts may be no longer than 1:30 minutes in length.

Auditions are February 12th beginning at 3:25 pm.

All music must be provided by MONDAY, February 23rd in an MP3, MP4, or MP4a version by emailing a copy to LuckysTalent@gmail.com . Please label your music with your students name/name of the group.

Music must be cut so that it does not exceed 1:30 minutes.

Good, free websites to use to cut your music:
mp3cut.net and zamzar.com or garage band.

Students may participate in only one act.


AUDITIONS WILL BE IN THE SCHOOL GYM: Please use side entrance to attend as the front doors will be locked. Once your child is done auditioning, please exit the gym.


Mandatory Rehearsals: THURSDAY, MARCH 5TH

3:25 - 5:25 in the gym

Please use side entrance to attend as the front doors will be locked

All acts must be supervised by an adult during auditions and rehearsals. If a group is causing trouble, they will not be allowed to participate in the show.

Talent Show: Friday, March 13th at 8:10AM

Please arrive a few minutes prior to your time slot so that we run on time.
about 2 months ago, GRACE ROBERTS
Acts may be no longer than 1:30 minutes in length. Auditions are February 12th beginning at 3:25 pm. All music must be provided by MONDAY, February 23rd in an MP3, MP4, or MP4a version by emailing a copy to LuckysTalent@gmail.com . Please label your music with your students name/name of the group. Music must be cut so that it does not exceed 1:30 minutes. Good, free websites to use to cut your music: mp3cut.net and zamzar.com or garage band. Students may participate in only one act. AUDITIONS WILL BE IN THE SCHOOL GYM: Please use side enterance to attend as the front doors will be locked. Once your child is done auditioning, please exit the gym. Mandatory Rehearsals: THURSDAY, MARCH 5TH 3:25 - 5:25 in the gym Please use side enterance to attend as the front doors will be locked All acts must be supervised by an adult during auditions and rehearsals. If a group is causing trouble, they will not be allowed to participate in the show. ****Talent Show: Friday, March 13th at 8:10AM**** Please arrive a few minutes prior to your time slot so that we run on time.
Congratulations to our January Character and Longhorn Legend winners! We all had a blast dancing the Cotton Eye Joe. Stay warm this weekend!
about 2 months ago, Courtnee Kendrick
Responsibility Award winners with the principals.
Longhorn Legend Winners with the principals
The student body dancing to the Cotton Eye Joe.

Wilmeth's own 3d grader, Zoey Patel had her artwork selected by the Youth Art Month Committee to represent all elementary schools in MCKINNEY ISD to be part of the 2025-2026 Texas Art Education Association's Youth Art Month Exhibition!
Way to go Zoey! We are so proud of you!

about 2 months ago, GRACE ROBERTS
Image features Zoey's artwork and a paragraph about Zoey being selected by the Youth Art Month Committee.

🎉 100th Day of School Challenge!

We are celebrating 100 days of school!

📅 Thursday, January 29 will be the 100th Day of School!

To celebrate, we are challenging students and staff to wear their own unique representation of the number 100.

You might design:
• A shirt
• A hat
• A pair of socks
• Or any creative item of clothing!

💡 Idea examples:
• 100 wiggle eyes
• 100 buttons
• 100 feathers
• 100 bugs
• 100 fish
• 100 dots
• 100 freckles
• 100 LEGOs

We can’t wait to see your creativity!

about 2 months ago, GRACE ROBERTS
Flyer titled “100th Day of School Challenge” celebrating 100 days of school. It announces that Thursday, January 29 is the 100th day and invites students and staff to wear a unique representation of the number 100. Example ideas listed include 100 wiggle eyes, buttons, feathers, bugs, fish, dots, freckles, and LEGOs. The flyer includes example images of decorated shirts and hats featuring 100 items.

🔬 Restock the STEAM Lab!

The STEAM Lab is in need of a restock. If you are willing to donate, we would greatly appreciate the following items:

⭐ Priority Item:

• Markers

Other Needed Items:

• Straws
• Stickers

Thank you for supporting the STEAM Lab!

about 2 months ago, Courtnee Kendrick
Colorful flyer titled “Restock the STEAM Lab.” The message states that the STEAM Lab needs donations. Priority item listed is markers. Additional requested items include straws and stickers. The background shows craft supplies such as markers, bendable straws, stickers, paper, and scissors. The bottom of the flyer says, “Thank you for supporting the STEAM Lab!”

❤️ Stock the Fridge at Lawson!

We are sending some love to our sister school, Lawson Early Childhood School, by collecting snacks and drinks to stock their teachers’ lounge fridge in February.

Lawson has over 90 staff members and does not have a parent group to provide support. We are excited to share this special treat that our campus enjoys with them.

🥨 How to Help:

Drop off a package or two of your family’s favorite individually packaged snacks and/or drinks.

📍 Please bring donations to the Wilmeth front office.

Thank you for helping us support Lawson staff!

about 2 months ago, GRACE ROBERTS
Flyer titled “Stock the Fridge at Lawson.” The message explains that Wilmeth Elementary is collecting individually packaged snacks and drinks to support Lawson Early Childhood School teachers in February. It notes that Lawson has over 90 staff members and no parent group to provide support. Donations can be dropped off in the Wilmeth front office. The bottom of the flyer shows illustrated snack and drink items such as soda, instant noodles, nuts, beef jerky, popcorn, cookies, chips, yogurt, apple chips, and a nut bar.
Help us congratulate Rachel Reasoner as our 2025-26 Teacher of the year! She's an amazing teacher, and we are so lucky to have her!
about 2 months ago, GRACE ROBERTS
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Congratulations to our Wilmeth Teacher of the Year Rachel Reasoner!

about 2 months ago, Kathleen Smith
Teacher of the Year

🎉 100th Day of School Challenge!

We are celebrating 100 days of school!

📅 Thursday, January 29 will be the 100th Day of School!

To celebrate, we are challenging students and staff to wear their own unique representation of the number 100.

You might design:
• A shirt
• A hat
• A pair of socks
• Or any creative item of clothing!

💡 Idea examples:
• 100 wiggle eyes
• 100 buttons
• 100 feathers
• 100 bugs
• 100 fish
• 100 dots
• 100 freckles
• 100 LEGOs

We can’t wait to see your creativity!

about 2 months ago, Kathleen Smith
Flyer titled “100th Day of School Challenge” celebrating 100 days of school. It announces that Thursday, January 29 is the 100th day and invites students and staff to wear a unique representation of the number 100. Example ideas listed include 100 wiggle eyes, buttons, feathers, bugs, fish, dots, freckles, and LEGOs. The flyer includes example images of decorated shirts and hats featuring 100 items.
No school for students and staff on 1/19/26, for Martin Luther King Jr day.
2 months ago, GRACE ROBERTS
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We are celebrating 100 days of school!

📅 Thursday, January 29 will be the 100th Day of School!

To celebrate, we are challenging students and staff to wear their own unique representation of the number 100.

You might design:
• A shirt
• A hat
• A pair of socks
• Or any creative item of clothing!

💡 Idea examples:
• 100 wiggle eyes
• 100 buttons
• 100 feathers
• 100 bugs
• 100 fish
• 100 dots
• 100 freckles
• 100 LEGOs

We can’t wait to see your creativity!

2 months ago, Kathleen Smith
Flyer titled “100th Day of School Challenge” celebrating 100 days of school. It announces that Thursday, January 29 is the 100th day and invites students and staff to wear a unique representation of the number 100. Example ideas listed include 100 wiggle eyes, buttons, feathers, bugs, fish, dots, freckles, and LEGOs. The flyer includes example images of decorated shirts and hats featuring 100 items.
Crossing Guard Volunteers Needed!

Help keep our Longhorns safe during arrival and dismissal. If you can spare a morning or afternoon, even once a week, we’d love your help. Scan the QR code or call the front office to sign up.
2 months ago, GRACE ROBERTS
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