Back to School
School Supplies
Check out our school supply list for all 6th to 8th grade students.
6th Grade Snacks with Staff
Bus Transportation
By Iowa law, the District is obligated to transport students who wish to ride and are eligible. For most high school students, this means living 3 or more miles from the high school in your residence area.
For more information, visit the transportation page.
McKinley Calendar
The first day of school will Tuesday, August 25, 2026. This will be a full day of school. With the below buttons you can view a comprehensive McKinley Calendar. You can also see the daily schedule below.
School Photos
School pictures are used for the yearbook and student ID. It is important for students to have their picture taken as IDs are required for entrance to many school activities including dances. Picture Day at McKinley will be September 2.
Athletic Registration
Before students can begin participating in a McKinley athletic team, they must register below
Open House
Back to School Open House for the 26-27 school year. It will take place on August 20 from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM.
- 4:00 to 5:30 PM is for 6th graders only
- 5:00 to 6:30 PM is for all grades
Annual Verification
Verification of student information, consent forms, and release agreements need to be updated each year. This is done on the parent portal of Infinite Campus.
If you need assistance with your Infinite Campus account, please contact the Main Office at 319-558-2251.
Lockers
Each student at McKinley will receive a locker. They will be assigned a combination code to access their locker. Students should not worry about accessing their locker; a McKinley staff member will be able to assist students.
School Fees
Students are annually assessed a “book fee” to cover the cost of services, supplies, materials and other special programs outlined by the School Board. A fee waiver can be obtained for families that qualify for the District’s Free and Reduced Meal Program AND who complete the waiver portion of the Annual Verification in Infinite Campus. This must be filled out yearly.
A link to the Free/Reduced application can be found in our Quicklinks.
2026-2027 BOOK (CONSUMABLE) FEE
Full Rate – $70.00
To qualify for Reduced or Free Rate, parents must check ‘yes’ in the Educational Benefits portion on the ‘Free/Reduced Lunch Eligibility’ screen when doing Online Verification in Infinite Campus. If ‘yes’ is not checked, you will be responsible for the full amount.
Lunch Money
2026-2027 Meal Prices:
Breakfast $2.55, Reduced price $0.30
Lunch $3.50, Reduced price $0.40
Milk $.60
To put money on your student’s lunch account, or to apply for Free/Reduced lunch benefits, use the button below.
Parent Involvement
There are many ways for parents to be involved at McKinley STEAM Academy. Learn more below.