McKendree Motto

“Expecting Excellence, Making a Difference” 

McKendree Vision

     McKendree Elementary School will become a challenging environment that motivates students to become responsible, productive citizens and lifelong learners. 

McKendree Mission

     The mission of McKendree Elementary School is to be a school that prepares students to accept the challenges of a changing world by arming them with the skills of problem-solving, critical thinking, academic knowledge, and the citizenship attributes of empathy and social conscience that will enable them to become competitive and cooperative citizens. 

McKendree Beliefs 

• We believe in the intrinsic value and dignity of all people. 

• We believe in creating a climate that promotes responsibility, self-discipline, citizenship, and motivation in our students. 

• We believe in the partnership of the home, school and community in educating the whole child. 

• We believe in developing high but achievable goals for each child. 

• We believe in establishing high standards of learning and performance for all students.