We are a proud recipient of the 2025 John Irwin School of Excellence Award.

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McKinley-Thatcher inspires authentic, joyful learners who are ready to explore the world. Students achieve academic excellence supported by teachers and staff who create 21st century learning environments and foster social and emotional development.

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October 13, 2026

2026-2027 School Picture Ordering

Our 2026-2027 student and class pictures are now available to order! Please click the “Continue Reading” link below for more information.

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October 9, 2026

News from the Nest — October 9, 2026

In this newsletter: we have NO SCHOOL on Monday, October 12, sharing an update about student projects in STEM class, upcoming PTA events, and more! Please click the “Continue Reading” link below for more information.

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October 2, 2026

News from the Nest — October 2, 2026

In this newsletter: October lunch menus, family-teacher conferences are next week, our 6th annual Movie Night is Friday, October 9, and more! Please click the “Continue Reading” link below for more information.

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Upcoming Events

15
Oct
PTA Kindergarten & New Family Walk to Wash Park
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19
Oct
5th Grade Field Trip: Overland Pond Park
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20
Oct
PTA Fundraiser: Sexy Pizza & Pearl Wine Co.
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22
Oct
Picture Retake Day
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22
Oct
3rd Grade Field Trip: Denver Museum of Nature & Science
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23
Oct
Monthly School Value Assembly
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23
Oct
School Tour for Prospective Families (RSVP REQUIRED!)
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28
Oct
PTA Monthly Evening Meeting
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29
Oct
Halloween Celebration
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29
Oct
1st Grade Field Trip: Children’s Museum of Denver
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30
Oct
NO SCHOOL: DPS Staff Planning Day
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02
Nov
NO SCHOOL: McKinley-Thatcher Staff Planning Day
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03
Nov
ECE Field Trip: Randy Weeks Conservatory
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03
Nov
3rd Grade Walking Field Trip: Platt Park
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04
Nov
K, 1st, & 2nd Grade Field Trip: Randy Weeks Conservatory
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06
Nov
PTA Monthly Morning Recap Meeting
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06
Nov
School Tour for Prospective Families (RSVP REQUIRED!)
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13
Nov
PTA Kindergarten & New Family Walk to Wash Park
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13
Nov
School Tour for Prospective Families (RSVP REQUIRED!)
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13
Nov
ECE Field Trip: CSU Spur
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16
Nov
5th Grade Field Trip: History Colorado
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18
Nov
PTA Monthly Evening Meeting
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19
Nov
5th Grade Walking Field Trip: Grant Beacon Middle School
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20
Nov
Monthly School Value Assembly
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23
Nov
NO SCHOOL: Fall Break
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04
Dec
PTA Monthly Morning Recap Meeting
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11
Dec
School Tour for Prospective Families (RSVP REQUIRED!)
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15
Dec
ECE In-School Field Trip: Children’s Museum of Denver
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17
Dec
3rd Grade In-School Event: Wax Museum & Gingerbread Houses
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18
Dec
Monthly School Value Assembly
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