Have you checked out our new Wilmeth Elementary Website & events page?
Wilmeth's events can be viewed in "list" view or as a "calendar" view!
Check it out - CLICK HERE
CHARACTER STRONG @ WILMETH! HONESTY!
MISD ALPHA Information
24-25 ALPHA Instructional Dates
Mondays- ALPHA day for Wilmeth's 1st & 2nd Graders
Mondays - ALPHA day for Wilmeth's 3rd Graders
Thursdays & Fridays- ALPHA day for Wilmeth's 4th & 5th Graders
MISD Breakfast and Lunch Information
Helpful Links:
My School Bucks (online cafeteria payment system)
Free/Reduced Lunch (participants complete each year)
MISD Volunteers and Visitors
Here is the link to complete your annual background check: https://www.mckinneyisd.net/human-resources/volunteer/ . We look forward to seeing you this year!
Watch DOGS Sign Up-> https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F49ADAF29A2FCC70-51433094-watchdogs#/
Here is the link to complete your annual background check: https://www.mckinneyisd.net/human-resources/volunteer/ .
Wilmeth PTO Website -> https://www.wilmethpto.com/
PTO Volunteer Opportunities-> https://tinyurl.com/bddkttec
Class Party Donation->
https://tinyurl.com/wilmethpaypal
PTO Remind Group -> Text @wilmethpto to 81010 or remind.com/join/wilmethpto
Wilmeth Yearbook Order-> https://web.treering.com/create-account/101554911235433?PassCode=101554911235433 (school code 101554911235433)
Wilmeth Yearbooks are on sale!
Click below to order!
https://web.treering.com/create-account/101554911235433?PassCode=101554911235433
Yearbook Custom Pages
Longhorn Parents if you’re planning to do custom yearbook pages NOW IS THE TIME!
**The deadline is March 28th to get them done!!
Treering.com code: 101554911235433
Class Party Money Information- Covers all 3 parties this year!
BE SURE TO LABEL YOUR PAYMENT WITH "CLASS PARTY MONEY" WHEN PAYING!
Grab your Wilmeth Yard Sign today!
Get your 5th grade yard signs ordered today!!!
McKinney ISD Safety and Security
Providing a safe and secure environment for students, staff, and visitors is among our highest priorities. Our school district has undertaken a number of necessary steps toward preparing staff and students for emergencies, securing facilities, and working cooperatively with law enforcement/emergency services.
Click this link to learn more about McKinney ISD's Safe and Secure programs and initiatives.
The handout linked explains the Standard Response Protocol that staff and students follow and practice throughout the year. Please use this link to view the Standard Response Protocol handout.
McKinney ISD Communication- Budget Update
Dear McKinney ISD staff and families,
As you are aware, school districts are facing several economic challenges due to external factors that include stagnant state funding, record inflation, unfunded state mandates, decreased federal funding, remaining competitive on teacher and staff salaries especially in hard to fill areas, and stagnant student enrollment. These issues have placed increasing pressure on our district’s budget. While we are committed to maintaining the highest quality of education for our students, we must also make thoughtful financial decisions to ensure long-term stability.
Proactive Steps in Administrative Efficiency
For months, our leadership team has been carefully reviewing all budget areas to identify inefficiencies while minimizing the impact on our students' educational experience.
McKinney ISD also reduced spending through staffing efficiencies, particularly within administrative positions. In the last year, our Central Office has already reduced more than 30 positions as people retired or left the district. These responsibilities and duties of the roles that were not refilled were distributed among existing staff. This approach allowed the district to maintain administrative function while reducing costs. Additionally, at the February Board meeting, district administration called for a Reduction in Force (RIF) for two central office departments which allowed us to reorganize our central office staff.
Further reductions will be absorbed through attrition, ensuring that student learning remains the top priority while the district carefully manages its financial resources. While these decisions have helped to ease budgetary issues, additional measures will be taken to navigate the shortfall anticipated next school year.
Adjustments for the 2025-2026 School Year
To address the additional budget reductions, McKinney ISD plans to reallocate staff within the district to reflect the shift in student enrollment among campuses. The district will also implement a series of adjustments for the 2025-2026 school year which are designed to balance fiscal responsibility with our commitment to student academic growth and achievement.
The following changes will take effect at the beginning of the 2025-2026 school year. Please know that it is our goal to find all affected staff members employment within our school district. Please know we do not have any positions or programs that we believe are not needed but we have to make hard decisions in order to protect the financial position of the district going forward.
- Reductions at Central Office and Other Non-Campus Positions- McKinney ISD has worked to reduce approximately 40 central office and other non-campus positions. These responsibilities and duties of the roles that were not refilled were distributed among existing staff.
- Reduction in Athletic Coaches and Fine Arts Assistants- McKinney ISD is committed to providing our full range of athletic and fine arts programs ensuring the programs remain competitive.
- Gifted and Talented Reorganization- McKinney ISD GT students will no longer go to Walker Elementary to receive their GT services. Instead, they’ll receive services at their home campus. We will be working this Spring to redesign a high-quality program to successfully meet the needs of our students in the McKinney ISD Gifted and Talented program. Additional details will be provided directly to the parents of gifted students in the future.
- Campus Instructional Coaches- McKinney ISD will reduce by over half the number of instructional coaches supporting campus teachers. The Teaching and Learning department will work with campus administrators to create a plan to support the instructional practices on every campus.
- Elementary Intervention Specialists- McKinney ISD intervention specialists will be eliminated as part of instructional support restructuring.
- Clerical Support- McKinney ISD will reduce clerical support at central office and campuses.
- Summer School Offerings- McKinney ISD has eliminated elementary and secondary summer school. We will continue to offer federally mandated opportunities for our students.
- Special Education- Adjustments will be made in special education to align with program needs and services for students.
- Library Aides- McKinney ISD will eliminate library aides.
- PE Aides- McKinney ISD will reorganize the allocation of PE Aides based on campus enrollment.
- Clinic Assistants- McKinney ISD will eliminate clinic assistants and will utilize floater nurses to assist in the clinic.
- Secondary Class Ratios- McKinney ISD has redesigned the campus master schedules for efficiency. All courses will be based on student interest and enrollment.
- Bilingual Staff Ratios- All staffing allocations are based off of program enrollment by campus and student/staff ratio.
- Impact Counselors- McKinney ISD will reduce impact counselors by two staff members. We will be reviewing the campus counselor allocations based on student enrollment to ensure appropriate support.
- Professional Travel- For 2025-2026, McKinney ISD will suspend all overnight travel for staff. There may be exceptions for staff traveling with sanctioned school activities.
Commitment to Excellence Amid Financial Challenges
These adjustments were not made lightly. The educators in these roles, and the programs we offer, have provided tremendous support for our students, and we recognize the value they have added to McKinney ISD over the years. However, with ongoing budgetary constraints and stagnant enrollment, it is essential that the district take proactive steps to ensure financial sustainability. The district will continue to focus on staffing efficiencies through attrition as vacancies occur, with the goal of minimal impact to our students in the classroom.
Despite these challenges, McKinney ISD remains committed to academic excellence, student success, and the family feel that we’ve always been known for. The district will continue to prioritize effective teaching and student support while making necessary financial adjustments.
Over the next few months, district and campus leaders will work together to assess the impact of these reductions, redesign roles and responsibilities, and ensure balanced workloads. As part of this process, we will also evaluate district operations to identify areas where certain processes can be phased out or streamlined, ensuring that campus support systems remain strong and efficient without compromising quality.
Advocating for Public School Funding
We encourage our families, staff, and community members to advocate for increased public school funding by reaching out to their elected officials. Your voice is critical in ensuring that Texas public schools receive the support they need to continue providing exceptional educational opportunities for all students.
Dr. Shelly Spaulding recently hosted a McKinney ISD Podcast with Dr. Dennis Womack, Assistant Superintendent of Business Operations, where we talked specifically about school finance and public school funding and the impact it is having on McKinney ISD. You can find the podcast on Spotify or here on our McKinney ISD YouTube channel. The goal was to help our community better understand public school funding and how it’s impacting McKinney ISD.
We appreciate your understanding and support as we navigate these unprecedented times and the changes that are necessary. We remain committed to keeping our community informed throughout this process.
Respectfully,
Shawn Pratt, McKinney ISD Superintendent
Choose McKinney ISD
McKinney ISD announces Choose McKinney ISD, an exciting new initiative that allows families the flexibility to enroll their children in McKinney ISD schools, even if they reside outside the district’s boundaries. Choose McKinney ISD is available to those entering Kindergarten - 8th grade who reside within McKinney ISD (intradistrict), students who reside outside of McKinney ISD (interdistrict), and those seeking to participate in specific programs within McKinney ISD.
Choose McKinney ISD includes an application process based on eligibility requirements and campus availability at selected campuses.
Click here for complete information about the Choose McKinney ISD program application process and requirements: https://www.mckinneyisd.net/choosemckinneyisd
Student Cellphones & Smartwatches
Possession and Use of Personal Telecommunications Devices, Including Cell Phones, and Other Electronic Devices (See Appendix I) The district permits students to possess personal cell phones for safety purposes; however, these devices must remain turned off during the instructional day, including during all testing, unless they are being used for approved instructional purposes. Devices should be kept in student backpacks during the school day.
Wilmeth Elementary
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J.B. WILMETH ELEMENTARY
Email: kellis@mckinneyisd.net
Wilmeth Office Email: wilmethoffice@mckinneyisd.net
Website: https://schools.mckinneyisd.net/wilmeth/
Location: 901 La Cima Drive McKinney, Tx 75071
Phone: 469-302-7400