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Drop-off and Pick-up Safety
Good morning, parents and guardians! For the safety of all our students, please remember to follow these important driving rules during morning drop-off: Drive Slowly and Be Alert: Our parking lots and surrounding streets are busy. Please reduce your speed and watch out for children. Use Designated Drop-Off and Pick-Up Zones: Please pull up to the designated drop-off areas before letting your children out of the car. No Double Parking and Don’t Block Driveways: Double park


Zumba for Grownups - Every Wednesday - 5pm
Have fun and get fit with McGill's own Mr Rios! Every Wednesday, 5:00 - 5:50pm Childcare provided for kids enrolled in Sunrise to Sunset only.


Sat Oct 25 - Spooky Walk-a-Thon - 9am
Join us at 9am on Saturday, October 25th for a guided tour of spooky places by our own Mr Rios! Wear your costumes!


Tue Oct 14 - Spirit Night at Handel's Hillcrest - 4-7pm
🍦 McGill Spirit Night is Here! Join us at Handel’s Ice Cream – Hillcrest on Tuesday, October 14, from 4–7 PM. ✅ Show the flyer or this post at checkout, and 25% of your purchase will go back to McGill School of Success! Bring your family and friends — every scoop counts!


Principal’s Report for October 16, 2025
Total Current Enrollment - 98 Projected enrollment: 110 underenrolled by: 12 We are distributing fliers around San Diego, promoting a community free Zumba class, a fitness walk around the neighborhood, along with events that attract people to our school. Hispanic Celebration Field Trip Fundraiser: we fundraised $649 surpassing our $500 goal. School contribution $60. Total profit $589. Field trips being planned for this semester: two day camping trip for 4th grade, fishing tri


Thu Oct 30 - Coffee with the Principal - 8:30am, 9:30am
Please join Principal Terry for coffee & conversation on all things McGill. En español a 8:30am, in English at 9:30am.


Sunrise to Sunset October Agenda
McGill's FREE Sunrise to Sunset after-school program has a fantastic fun agenda for October! Your kids won't want to miss it!


Newsletter for October 2025
Too much doomscrolling? Grab the good news by the gills - the McGills!


Missing Anything?
Here are a dozen recent items from McGill's Lost & Found. Come by the office if you recognize any of these.


Sunrise to Sunset Program Pickup - Front Office ONLY!
Starting Monday, September 22 nd , pickup from McGill’s after-school program will be done through the office entrance on Fir Street ONLY...


Fri Oct 17 - No School
Teachers will have a professional development day on Friday, October 17th, and there will be no school.


Tue Oct 14 - ELAC Meeting - 5-6pm
These meetings serve as a platform to discuss the needs of English Learners, provide feedback on effective ways to support them, and ensure their full participation in all school activities. ELAC also advises the principal and staff on the development of the school's bilingual education master plan, contributes to the school's needs assessment, and helps inform the School Site Council.




Fri Oct 10 - Leadership Awards - 8:30am
At 8:30am on Friday, May 16th, McGill will celebrate students who showed excellence and leadership in the month of April! Join us in...




Tue Sept 30 - Hispanic Heritage Night - 6pm
Join us as we celebrate Hispanic Culture with music, dance and food for sale! (We will celebrate Hispanic Heritage immediately after Back...


Tue Sept 30 - Back to School Night - 5pm
Join us at McGill School of Success to explore your child’s learning environment. Meet dedicated teachers, visit classrooms, and see...


FRIDAY Sept 26 - Last day to pay for pictures!
You have until Friday to pay for your pictures at the McGill Office. Cash only, exact change.


Thu Sept 25 - Coffee with the Principal - 8:30am, 9:30am
Please join Principal Mendoza for coffee & conversation on all things McGill. En español a 8:30am, in English at 9:30am.


Thu Sept 18 - Special Board Meeting - 6pm
The McGill School of Success Board of Directors is scheduled to meet at 6pm on Thursday, July 10, both at the school and at the following...
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