On to 6th Grade Invitation

April 17, 2026

Dear Fifth Grade Families,

We are excited to welcome your student and family to McCracken Middle School for the 2026-2027 school year. In preparation for that transition, we would like to invite families to join us at McCracken on Thursday, May 7th from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. to participate in our “On to 6th Grade” Parent/Guardian Information Night. This event is for parents and guardians only. Child care is available at McCracken upon request. Please fill out this form if you need childcare.

“On to 6th Grade” is your first opportunity to meet some members of the Sixth Grade Team and to learn more about McCracken Middle School programs and procedures. McCracken administration and 6th grade team members will be present to review important information to support the successful transition of our incoming 6th grade McCracken Hornets. The team will review general information about advisory, student schedules, lockers, August Meet and Greet, PBIS and CHAMPS behavior supports, social and emotional supports, and extracurricular programming. 

The administration will also lead an optional tour for families at the end of the program. All of the information covered during this event will be shared digitally with families who were not able to participate. We are also looking forward to welcoming incoming 6th grade students visiting McCracken on Thursday, May 14th during the school day accompanied by their Middleton 5th grade teachers! During their visit, students will meet administrators and teachers, visit classrooms, speak to 6th grade student ambassadors, and take a tour of the building. Please reach out to your child’s teacher at Middleton or our McCracken school office at (847) 673-1220 with any questions. We look forward to welcoming you to McCracken Middle School!

Sincerely,