McKinley Elementary invites the Enid community to celebrate 100 years of learning at their anniversary celebration on May 8, 5-7 p.m. at McKinley Elementary.
Games and activities will be held in the gym as well as in the blocked off street of S. Lincoln to the west of the school. Food trucks will also be available for those attending at their own expense.
Roy Bartnick, principal of McKinley, expressed his excitement to spend this time celebrating the students, families, and tradition of the historic school site.
“The McKinley main building is an iconic structure in the middle of Enid,” said Bartnick. “It is a marker for the rapid growth Enid has shown as it was originally constructed on the outskirts of town. Over the past 100 years, McKinley has stood in witness of numerous state and national historic events while continuing to produce thousands of highly educated scholars.”
Many McKinley alumni will enjoy seeing the changes and improvements made to the school implemented in recent years including new playground equipment, a new awning over the outdoor walkway to the cafeteria, and overall updates to the 100 year old building.
Staff will be available that evening to lead visitors through the building if they wish to view more of the school.