Welcome to the tent! It is with the utmost delight that we introduce the exceptional eight contestants for this year’s intense run of The Great BG Teach-Off professional development.
This year, with six half-day sessions, contestants will tackle challenges related to their program and goals. We’re looking for creativity, flair, and show-stopping ideas.
Best of luck, bakers… uh… educators! We're all rooting for you!
Teach 2 Transform 2025-2026:
Jordan Franklin, BGJHS
Tyler Beyke, T. C. Cherry
Felicia Lawrence, Potter Gray
Erin Henry, Parker-Bennett-Curry
Kylee Wall, Dishman McGinnis
Taylor Summers, W. R. McNeill
Alesa Baker, BGHS
Amanda Brown, BGJHS
This year, with six half-day sessions, contestants will tackle challenges related to their program and goals. We’re looking for creativity, flair, and show-stopping ideas.
Best of luck, bakers… uh… educators! We're all rooting for you!
Teach 2 Transform 2025-2026:
Jordan Franklin, BGJHS
Tyler Beyke, T. C. Cherry
Felicia Lawrence, Potter Gray
Erin Henry, Parker-Bennett-Curry
Kylee Wall, Dishman McGinnis
Taylor Summers, W. R. McNeill
Alesa Baker, BGHS
Amanda Brown, BGJHS
The Book Fair will be open in the library tonight during our Movie Night from 6:30-7:30! 📚🎉
🎬🍿 This Friday!!!– McNeill PTO Family Movie Night! 🍿🎬
Join us on Friday, September 26th for a fun-filled evening on the McNeill playground! We’ll be showing Moana 2 🌊✨
📌 Details:
• Doors open at 6:30 PM | Movie starts at 7:30 PM
• $10 per family pre-sale OR $20 per family at the door (don’t forget our events pass!!)
• Concessions available: pizza, nachos, snow cones, popcorn & drinks
👉 We need volunteers to help make this night a success! If you’re able to lend a hand, please let us know—we’d love your help.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050A4CACAA28A4FA7-58032202-movie
💛 Bring your blankets, chairs, and the whole family for a magical night under the stars!
Don’t forget to check out our experience auction! Bidding begins Today!
#McNeillPTO #FamilyMovieNight #Moana2 #SaveTheDate #Volunteerd
Join us on Friday, September 26th for a fun-filled evening on the McNeill playground! We’ll be showing Moana 2 🌊✨
📌 Details:
• Doors open at 6:30 PM | Movie starts at 7:30 PM
• $10 per family pre-sale OR $20 per family at the door (don’t forget our events pass!!)
• Concessions available: pizza, nachos, snow cones, popcorn & drinks
👉 We need volunteers to help make this night a success! If you’re able to lend a hand, please let us know—we’d love your help.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050A4CACAA28A4FA7-58032202-movie
💛 Bring your blankets, chairs, and the whole family for a magical night under the stars!
Don’t forget to check out our experience auction! Bidding begins Today!
#McNeillPTO #FamilyMovieNight #Moana2 #SaveTheDate #Volunteerd
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming Friday, September 26th-Thursday, October 2nd! We will also be open at Family Movie Night on Sept. 26th. Please check out our book fair homepage for more info or to set up an eWallet: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/wrmcneillelementaryschool
Thank you for your support!
Thank you for your support!
It's homecoming week, and we are celebrating with dress-up days. Go Purples!
🚲 Our 4th graders had a blast at Friday's Bike Rodeo! Huge thanks to BikeWalkBG for bringing this awesome learning opportunity to our students.
🍕✨ McNeill PTO Spirit Night at Blaze Pizza! ✨🍕
Mark your calendars! Join us at Blaze Pizza (2825 Scottsville Rd, Bowling Green) on
📅 Thursday, September 18th, 2025
⏰ 4:00–9:00 pm
🔥 Important reminders:
Blaze will be hosting two fundraisers this night—make sure you let them know you’re there for McNeill Elementary PTO so we get credit!
You must show the flier (paper or digital) before paying.
Fliers will go home in student folders this week.
A PTO volunteer will also be at Blaze, handing them out.
Or, you can show the digital copy on your phone.
Online orders can use the fundraiser code: FUNDB
We must meet a $500 minimum for in-store sales for it to count—so come hungry, bring your family, and enjoy a pizza night while supporting McNeill! ❤️🏫🍕
Mark your calendars! Join us at Blaze Pizza (2825 Scottsville Rd, Bowling Green) on
📅 Thursday, September 18th, 2025
⏰ 4:00–9:00 pm
🔥 Important reminders:
Blaze will be hosting two fundraisers this night—make sure you let them know you’re there for McNeill Elementary PTO so we get credit!
You must show the flier (paper or digital) before paying.
Fliers will go home in student folders this week.
A PTO volunteer will also be at Blaze, handing them out.
Or, you can show the digital copy on your phone.
Online orders can use the fundraiser code: FUNDB
We must meet a $500 minimum for in-store sales for it to count—so come hungry, bring your family, and enjoy a pizza night while supporting McNeill! ❤️🏫🍕
Exploring aerodynamics ✈️ Third graders are designing, building, and testing paper airplanes in the McNeill STEAM lab.
The Fall Book Fair will be Friday, September 26th through Thursday, October 2nd! We will be also open during the family movie night on Friday the 26th. If you can volunteer at the fair, please take a look at the signup: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0B48A8A92EA7FA7-fall
If you can't work a full slot, that is totally fine! Just let me know in the signup comments what time you can be there. Thank you so much!
If you can't work a full slot, that is totally fine! Just let me know in the signup comments what time you can be there. Thank you so much!
McNeill Families,
Please check out this week's newsletter for information about our Grandparents' Day celebration.
We hope you have a great Labor Day Weekend!
Please join us in celebrating Grandparents' Day on Friday, September 5th, with Goodies with Gands! Please RSVP to let us know you are coming.
✨ McNeill PTO Spirit Shop is OPEN! ✨
🛍 Don’t miss out—our Spirit Shop closes August 30!
⭐ Orders will be printed after the shop closes and delivered to students.
⭐ Shipping is available for a fee.
⭐ All designs are offered in T-shirt, long sleeve, sweatshirt, and hoodie.
⭐ Sizes range from Youth Small to Youth Large and Adult Small through 3XL.
Show your Admiral spirit and grab your gear before it’s gone! ⚓💙❤️
https://form.jotform.com/orlandoartsdesign/McNeillStore
🛍 Don’t miss out—our Spirit Shop closes August 30!
⭐ Orders will be printed after the shop closes and delivered to students.
⭐ Shipping is available for a fee.
⭐ All designs are offered in T-shirt, long sleeve, sweatshirt, and hoodie.
⭐ Sizes range from Youth Small to Youth Large and Adult Small through 3XL.
Show your Admiral spirit and grab your gear before it’s gone! ⚓💙❤️
https://form.jotform.com/orlandoartsdesign/McNeillStore
REMINDERS: Traffic should not back up on Creason Street beyond the turning lane. If you arrive and there is no room in the turning lane, please circle around the block to the car rider line. Let's work together to be good neighbors for all of Creason Street.
Morning Drop Off begins at 7:30 a.m.
Car Riders are dismissed in the afternoon at 2:55 p.m. Keep in mind, the Car Rider Lane may not form in front of the school until after 2:30 p.m.
Morning Drop Off begins at 7:30 a.m.
Car Riders are dismissed in the afternoon at 2:55 p.m. Keep in mind, the Car Rider Lane may not form in front of the school until after 2:30 p.m.
We can't wait to see everyone on Sunday at Open House!
🎉 SURPRISE! The wait is over… 🎉
Class lists are officially POSTED on the front windows of McNeill Elementary! Swing by and find out who your teacher will be this year!
As always, for the safety of all students, please refrain from sharing lists on social media.
And don’t forget…
📅 Open House: Sunday, August 10th
🕒 3:00–5:00 PM
Come meet your teacher, see your classroom, and get ready for an amazing school year! 🏫💛
Join Our Admiral Family! ⚓️
McNeill Elementary is hiring!
At McNeill, we’re proud of our strong school culture, incredible students, and supportive families. Our team works together to create a positive, inclusive learning environment where everyone feels valued.
If you’re passionate about helping kids grow and thrive, we’d love to have you on board.
Apply today!
🎶 Join us in welcoming Stephanie Berec as our new itinerant music teacher! 🎶
Ms. Berec comes to McNeill from Bowling Green High School, where she was choir director. We’re excited for the energy and love of music she brings to our students!
Welcome, Ms. Berec!
Our 2025-2026 school supply lists are here. Check them out and get a head start on your back-to-school prep!
https://mcneill.bgreen.kyschools.us/o/wrmes
https://mcneill.bgreen.kyschools.us/o/wrmes
📣 Exciting News from McNeill! 🏫💙
We’re thrilled to welcome some amazing new teachers and staff members to our Admiral family! They bring unique talents, big ideas, and a shared commitment to our students’ success.
We can’t wait for you to meet the newest members of our team!
We’re thrilled to welcome some amazing new teachers and staff members to our Admiral family! They bring unique talents, big ideas, and a shared commitment to our students’ success.
We can’t wait for you to meet the newest members of our team!
🕵️♀️ There are super sneaky silent Es hiding around McNeill Elementary. Kindergarten detectives are using clues to find them. Shhhh! You can't hear them! 🔍
