McGaheysville Elementary School

As we kick off SOL testing, here are some helpful tips to share with your child so that s/he can do his/her best on the test! Help make sure your child gets a good night's res...

Week #35- May 5, 2025 This week is Teacher Appreciation Week across the country. MES is fortunate to have a collection of dedicated and caring teachers and staff members work...

Be in school all 10 days between May 5-16 and get a free ice cream!!

Come out and enjoy some MES Lions' artwork on display at ERHS on May 7 from 4-6pm. A collaborative Art Show featuring artwork from: Elkton Elementary, McGaheysville Elementary, R...

All student Library books are due May 20. Please be sure your child has returned ALL library books by May 20. If your child has missing or lost books, please reach out to make a...

The MES PTO Carnival was a huge success Friday evening! Thanks to everyone who worked so hard to prepare and help with the event. One of the Bridgewater College students asked me ...

Week #33- April 21, 2025 I trust that the extended weekend break was a good experience for all MES families. Whether your plans included travel, celebration of Easter, or jus...

The Scholastic Book Fair will be at MES from April 21-25. Visit one of 4 ways: 1. During school hours 8am-3pm 2. There is no school Monday, April 21, BUT the book fair is open fro...

There will be no school for students April 18-April 21. School will resume on Tuesday, April 22. The Book fair will be open Monday, April 21 from 9am-2pm.

Lunch with a Lion week will be April 22-25. Each lunch with your favorite Lion or Lions and then come shop at the book fair!

Week #32- April 14, 2025 MES has a very busy two months ahead as the 2024-2025 academic year wounds down. There are six field trips planned for the next eight days of school ...

Get Ready for Our Spring Carnival! Mark your calendars for April 25th – it's going to be a fantastic day filled with fun! We're in full swing with our planning, and we can'...

I trust everyone had a great Spring Break. I am sure some traveled or vacationed, some were no doubt busy with Spring sports and activities, and some likely enjoyed some down ti...

RCPS will be closed for students March 28-April 6. We will see everyone back at MES on Monday, April 7.

Week #30- March 24, 2025 I greatly enjoyed seeing many students and families enjoying the evening at MES this past Thursday. It was fun to watch the Bridgewater College stude...

Week #29- March 17, 2025 This Thursday, all MES families are invited to the MES Title I Spring Family Engagement Night. The theme for the evening is “March Into Reading” for ...

Week #28- March 10, 2025 I want to remind everyone that Daylight Saving Time started Sunday, March 9. Clocks were moved forward one hour. Plan accordingly for bedtime and mor...

Spring Pictures, Tuesday March 25!

MES Title 1 Spring Family Engagement Night Thursday, March 20,2025 6:00 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. “March Into Reading” for your Mind, Body, Heart and Soul! Join us for: Read...

Come join us on Friday, March 7 from 5-7pm at Smith House Galleries 311 South Main Street Harrisonburg to support our MES artists! MES has 4 artists who will have their work on di...