Have a great SPRING BREAK!
Schools will be closed April 6 - 10, 2026
about 15 hours ago, Leslie McCoy
Bowling Green Independent Schools Spring Break April 6 - 10, 2026
History Alive! McNeill Elementary third graders presented the annual Wax Museum today, including a historical figure parade through the school. The students have spent weeks researching and learning about their famous people to share presentations while in character.
23 days ago, Leslie McCoy
Wax Museum Parade Neil Armstrong
Wax Museum parade
Wax Museum: Muhammed Ali
Wax Museum Laura Ingalls Wilder
Wax Museum: Elvis
Wax Museum Eleanor Roosevelt
Wax Museum: Albert Einstein
Wax Museum: Florence Griffith Joyner
Danny Carothers

New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Jarrett J. Krosoczka visited Dishman McGinnis and McNeill Elementary Schools today! His books include the graphic novel series, Lunch Lady, the Platypus Police Squad series, Punk Farm, and he also contributed to the Star Wars: Jedi Academy series.

At both schools, he shared his inspirations for writing and creating art through his life, such as the first book he wrote as a third grader. He talked to students about continuing to learn throughout life and not giving up. The time ended with questions from students and Krosoczka drawing a personalized “Lunch Lady” for each school.

A big THANKS to the Warren County Public Library for this great opportunity!

about 1 month ago, Leslie McCoy
Jarrett J. Krosoczka speaking at McNeill Elementary
Jarrett J. Krosoczka speaking at Dishman McGinnis
Jarrett J. Krosoczka answers student questions
Jarrett J. Krosoczka draws for students at Dishman McGinnis Elementary
Jarrett J. Krosoczka draws for students at McNeill Elementary
We are so proud of our 5th grade leaders, Harper Allen and Olivia Barahona, for creating a “Welcome to McNeill” video for new students and families interested in McNeill Elementary! In the video, they give viewers a virtual tour of the building and introduce many of the adults and students who make our school such a special place. What a wonderful way to show leadership and Admiral pride! 💙 To watch the video, please click here: https://tinyurl.com/WelcometoMcNeill
about 1 month ago, W.R. McNeill
Welcome to McNeill Video Image

WRM Reminder: Today is Early Release. School will be dismissed at 12:55. If your child has a transportation change, please let the office know by 11:00.

about 1 month ago, W. R. McNeill
Valentine's Day may be over, but our students and staff love McNeill all year long.
about 1 month ago, W.R. McNeill
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🏆💰 McNeill Elementary Penny Wars Update! 💰🏆 🚨 Tomorrow is the LAST day to donate! 🚨 The competition is tight — here are the current standings: 🥇 1st Place – Fourth Grade (2454) 🥈 2nd Place – Kindergarten (2251) 🥉 3rd Place – Second Grade (67) 4th – Third Grade (-654) 5th – Fifth Grade (-774) 6th – First Grade (-4523) There’s still time to change the leaderboard! 📌 Reminder of the Rules: ✔️ Grades compete against each other. ✔️ Pennies and dollar bills ADD points — place these in your OWN grade’s jar. ✔️ Silver coins (nickels, dimes, quarters) SUBTRACT points — strategically place these in OTHER grades’ jars. ✔️ The grade with the most points wins a popcorn & movie party! 🍿🎬 ✨ All donations support our Family Resource Center.
about 1 month ago, Emily Mills
penny

If you received a message about a lost book fee, please disregard! I will always contact you directly about lost and overdue library books. Thank you!

about 1 month ago, Hannah Ogden
Author/illustrator Jarrett Krosoczka is coming to McNeill Thursday, February 26th! Students are invited to enter a comic contest. Details here: https://www.canva.com/design/DAHBHm8N5n8/RQKiBvCx9pWAb8bo1lP_Pw/view?utm_content=DAHBHm8N5n8&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h370f4dcb78
Please message me if you have any questions!
about 2 months ago, Hannah Ogden
comic contest!
What do 464 students and 56 staff members have in common? We all love our incredible School Counselor, Mrs. Bolton! 💙 Thank you for supporting and encouraging our students and staff. We are so grateful for you! #NationalSchoolCounselorWeek #WeLoveMrsBolton
about 2 months ago, W.R. McNeill
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📖✨🍫 Something SWEET is happening with the "One School, One Book" project at McNeill Elementary!
For the past few weeks, students and families have been reading Patrick Skene Catling’s book, “The Chocolate Touch,” where everything John Midas touches turns into CHOCOLATE.

Celebrating the theme, the library has transformed into a candy chop, students are competing with daily trivia questions, and today, students were challenged to find 1,000 gold coins hidden throughout the building. The primary and intermediate classes that collect the most coins will see their collection transformed into chocolate!

Thanks to Ms. Hannah Ogden, Library Media Specialist for leading this project, and to the McNeill PTO and Stuff the Bus Foundation of SOKY for their generous support to make this fun project possible.
about 2 months ago, Leslie McCoy
Chocolate coin challenge
Finding coins on the shelf
Finding coins in the halls
Books wrapped like candy in library
BGISD plans to be in school and on normal schedule tomorrow, February 2, 2026.
2 months ago, Leslie McCoy
See you tomorrow! 2/2/26
The City and BGISD Maintenance Department have been working to clear snow and ice. However, we are still unable to be in school safely tomorrow, Friday, January 30th. This will be NTI day #5. We hope to be back on Monday!
2 months ago, Leslie McCoy
NTI: Friday, January 30, 2026
Wednesday, January 28th, and Thursday, January 29th, 2026, will be Non-Traditional Instruction Days for BGISD. Teachers will continue to communicate assignments and be available to help during school hours.
2 months ago, Leslie McCoy
1/28/26 and 1/29/26
Monday, January 26th, and Tuesday, January 27th, 2026, will be Non-Traditional Instruction Days for BGISD. Teachers will communicate assignments and will be available to help during school hours.
2 months ago, Leslie McCoy
NTI: 1/26/26 and 1/27/26

Our school wide novel program starts tomorrow! All students will come home with a copy of the book tomorrow. Here is the Reading schedule.

We always have fun with our school wide book! I hope you enjoy reading the chapters together. Thank you for participating and please let me know if you have any questions!

2 months ago, Hannah Ogden
🍗💙 McNeill Spirit Night at Zaxby’s! 💙🍗
Mark your calendars and join us for a fun night supporting McNeill! Grab dinner at Zaxby’s and help give back to our school.
📅 TONIGHT
⏰ 5:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 Zaxby’s – 1801 US 31W Bypass, Bowling Green, KY
A portion of all sales during Spirit Night will be donated back to McNeill. 🙌
✨ No flier or code needed — just show up and support!
Thank you for supporting our school and our students! 💙
2 months ago, W. R. McNeill
Zaxby's
Arrival & Dismissal Reminder:
The parking lot beside our school is a WKU parking lot and is used by our school buses. Vehicles parked in this lot without a valid WKU parking pass are subject to being ticketed.

Additionally, it is against the law to pass a school bus at any time when the stop arm is extended. All buses are equipped with cameras that record and report violations.

Thank you for your cooperation and for helping keep our students and staff safe during arrival and dismissal.
2 months ago, W. R. McNeill
Fourth graders learning more about the structure and function of eyes.
Cow eye dissection at McNeill Elementary!
3 months ago, Leslie McCoy
Students dissect cow eyes
Students look at cow eyes
Students dissect cow eyes
Students dissect cow eyes
It's time for mid-year overdue book notices. If you receive a message about a missing or overdue library book, please help your child look for the book at home and in the car. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you for your help!
3 months ago, Hannah Ogden
dog looking for library books