The Mustang Messenger

*Have a wonderful summer Mustang Families! The office will re-open to the public on August 11th with the first day of school on August 27th at 8:55am for grades 1st through 5th. Kindergarten will begin on September 2nd. The first day of Late Start Thursday will begin on September 4 and be every Thursday there after.

**There are a lot of fun summer camps and events happening at the local high schools or at the Hub. Some have already begun, however there is still time to get signed up!

Scroll down to see all the updated information:

• Free Summer Meals
• Summer Fun

From your McDonald Staff-HAVE A SAFE AND WONDERFUL SUMMER!!

8/11/25 Office opens to the public

8/27/25 First Day of School 1st-5th

9/1/25 Labor Day-No School

9/2/25 First Day of School-Kindergarten

9/4/25 Late Start Begins

The Amazing PTO Board Members for the 2025-2026 School year:

President: Hannah Hinshaw

Vice President: Steve Akins

Secretary: Zoee Burgett & Arielle Smith

Treasurer: Addie Klassen & Shelby Dotson

Parent Communicator: Jessica Barthelmess

General Position: Arielle Smith, David Garcia & Priscila Maturino

VOLUNTEER! Join the PTO team by volunteering. Reach out with any questions to mcdonaldcommunicator@gmail.com

To keep up with EVERYTHING PTO, Scan this QR code, or just click on the QR code and you will be directed to the PTO site, or email the Board with any questions at mcdonaldcommunicator@gmail.com

Hi McDonald Families,

You can now order spirit wear at anytime! New students and kindergarteners will receive their first Mustang T-Shirt from the PTO as a gift. The link for ordering is below or click on the picture. Order now to have it before the new school year begins!

https://mustang-spiritwear-store.printify.me/products

It’s time for summer reading again! Barnes & Noble conducts a Summer Reading Program every year to help encourage reading over the summer. We are awarding a free book to children up to 6th grade that read at least 8 books (from school, from the library, borrowed from friends, or purchases from B&N – it doesn’t matter where they get the books as long as they’re reading!). Attached to the email is a printable version of the reading journal. If unable to print, please reach out to your students teacher or the office and a journal well get sent home with your student.

Providing opportunities for our youth to interact with local law enforcement in positive activities and help establish respect and understanding.

Transportation is provided from your home school as long as the participant(s) attend or are living within CV, EV, or WV school district. Must be pre-registered before attending. Each day will consist of group games, snacks, and rotating through various sport stations as well as a STEM station.

Click on the picture to register or find the form attached to the original email.

Click on the flyer to sign up for pickleball camp or follow this link:

https://widgets.courtreserve.com/Online/Public/EmbedCode/11753/45036

Registration for various sports camps being held at The Hub is now open! Click on the picture to be directed to The Hubs Summer Camp Event page to choose your student's sport.

Registration for this event opens June 16! Great summer event!

Click on the picture to register

Click on the flyer to register

Here is the address and hours of the Student and Family Engagement Center

**Food and Clothing Bank**
612 S. McDonald Avenue

Spokane Valley, WA 99206

OPEN HOURS: Monday, Thursday, Friday

10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Or by Appointment by calling 509-558-6557