Welcome to McKinley-Thatcher Elementary

The mission of McKinley-Thatcher Elementary School is to engage our students in a rigorous and balanced course of study based on DPS Content Standards for Academics and the Arts, Character Education, and environmental studies. We monitor our students progress toward meeting or exceeding state proficiency levels using state and district formal assessments and ongoing, informal teacher assessments. Partnering with our students, their families and the local community we strive to develop interventions to ensure the academic success of all students.

Our Vision
The McKinley-Thatcher Vision is to bring together families from diverse places and backgrounds to create a community. Our goal is to educate our children and provide them with a global vision. Through environmental education and character education, our children will be made aware of their potential to impact and enhance the world. Our hope is that all McKinley-Thatcher students will have the eyes of an eagle when looking at the world around them.

Our School Community

Located in the West Washington Park area of SE Denver, McKinley-Thatcher Elementary School is a neighborhood school with a population of approximately 225 students from ECE (4 year olds) to 5th grade. Our small school environment and friendly school community support students in their efforts to achieve high academic standards and acquire a strong educational foundation. Classes in environmental education, art, music, library/media/technology, and physical education enhance our academic program. We invite you to join our friendly educational community and find out for yourself why McKinley-Thatcher Elementary is often called "The best kept secret in Denver Public Schools!"

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