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Introduction to Board Meetings
(¿Prefieres leer en español? ¡Haz clic aquí!) The McGill School of Success Board of Directors is the ultimate authority on how the School runs. They set the policies that the CEO/Principal Ms Terry follows when dealing with students, staff, parents and the community. They control School finances, discipline, subject matter that is taught and all other aspects of School operation. All Board decisions are required to be taken publicly, and (nearly†) all Board discussions are re


Welcome Back!
Dear McGill Mustang Families, A Huge Welcome Back to all of YOU! I hope you enjoyed a wonderful and restful summer. I also hope you are relaxed, recharged and ready to start a new school year. We are so delighted that you are part of our amazing learning community. I welcome and value your positive energy and dedication to excellence in education, and I look forward to working with you and your children. All points to another incredible and productive school year. Our skill


Help McGill - Write a Review!
One way to help McGill and its students thrive is for us to bring in more students, parents, and volunteers. An easy way you can do that is to share your thoughts about McGill on some of the sites people use to find schools. Please consider reviewing the school on one of these sites: Yelp (www.yelp.com/writeareview/biz/4R5bi87zjfBIh08u2WNciA) Great Schools (www.greatschools.org/california/san-diego/6232-Mcgill-School-Of-Success/review/)


Message to All and Especially the Muslim Members of our Community
Dear Families, Staff, and Community Members, I am writing to you today with a heavy heart, but also with a fierce commitment to the safety, well-being, and dignity of every single student who walks through our doors. Like many of you, I am deeply shaken and heartbroken by the recent, horrific attack on members of our Muslim community at a San Diego mosque. That this act of violence targeted individuals—including children and families—in a sacred place of peace and worship is


Newsletter for May 2026
Want some good news for a change? Check out what's happening at McGill!


A Full Day of School
Students need to be in school for the full day to avoid disruptions in learning for themselves and others. Please do not take your student out of school early except for medical or dental appointments! Students who leave early for other reasons will not be eligible for future AttenDANCEs.




See: McGill Awardees for March
These students were recognized for their March achievements:


See: McGill Awardees for February
These students were recognized for their February achievements: Our Reverend George Walker Smith Character Counts Awardees were Andrea and Alanna: Also recognized for February was Leslie O'Toole, who received the Vicki Niday award for her contributions to our students' success.


Sunrise to Sunset April Agenda
Egg Hunt Activities for Earth Day Spring-themed art and crafts V.I.P student celebration


Sunrise to Sunset March Agenda
Wear Green Day - Come dressed in Green! (March 11) Gold Coin Scavenger Hunt Egg Hunt Arts and Crafts 🎨 Find the Leprechaun See you there!


Three Decades of McGill Spirit
Spring Spirit Week saw our students dress from the 70s, 80s and 90s! The 70s: The 80s: The 90's:


Mental Health Matters
Free Mental Health Webinar Series for Parents and Caregivers to Support the Youth in their Lives This webinar series will provide information on common mental health challenges faced by youth today and will offer information, tips, and tools for parents and guardians. It is offered through a partnership with the San Diego County Office of Education and medical and mental health experts with the Transforming Mental Health Initiative at Rady Children’s Health. Rady Children’s i


See: McGill Awardees for January
These students were recognized for their January achievements: Also recognized for January was Elder Aguilar, who received the Vicki Niday award for his contributions to our students' success.


100 Days in the K/1 Classroom
Ms O'Toole's K/1 classroom celebrated 100 days of school with projects and dressing up!


STS Agenda for February
The February agenda for our Sunrise to Sunset (before and after school) program: Valentine's - themed Scavenger Hunt Valentine’s arts and crafts Friendship Gathering Music Club Begins (Thursdays)


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