Closure of McKay Elementary School

The Beaverton School Board voted to close McKay Elementary School (7485 SW Scholls Ferry Rd.) at the end of the 2025-2026 school year.

McKay is currently the smallest elementary school in our district and is continuing to get smaller. The closure seeks to ensure students have access to robust educational resources and stable staffing amidst the district’s declining student enrollment.

The district will maintain possession of the school building. After addressing any essential deferred maintenance or seismic stability issues, the building may be repurposed to house other district programs.

Proposal from McKay Elementary School Staff

Proposal from McKay Elementary School Staff

School Assignments for 2026-2027

The new attendance boundary will use Highway 217 as the dividing line.

Students who live west of Highway 217 will attend Greenway Elementary School (9150 SW Downing Drive).
Students who live east of Highway 217 will attend the new Raleigh Hills Elementary School (5225 SW Scholls Ferry Road).

If parents are unsure about their school assignment, please call the McKay main office to verify.

The district Transportation Department is working on new bus routing. If students are eligible for busing, families will receive information in August.

Current and proposed McKay Elementary Maps

In-District Transfers

If students are currently attending McKay on in-district transfers, parents will receive new open enrollment forms via ParentSquare to indicate a preference for attending Greenway or Raleigh Hills next school year. The forms should be submitted online or returned to McKay’s main office no later than Friday, March 20 at noon. If parents do not complete the form, they'll receive a call to verify that they're choosing for their students to return to their assigned neighborhood schools.

Specialized Program Placements

Academic Learning Center (ALC): The ALC will relocate to Greenway Elementary beginning next school year. Students in the program will move together so that the model and supports remain consistent. McKay's ALC teachers and staff will work with students over the next few months to help prepare them for the transition. Like all students who will attend Greenway next year, ALC students and their families will be invited to the school’s “Welcome to Greenway” activities this spring to become familiar with the building, staff and school community.

While the district cannot guarantee specific staff placements, it's committed to maintaining a strong team to support the ALC program and ensure continuity for students.

Specialized Program FAQ

Specialized Program FAQ

Where is the Academic Learning Center (ALC) program moving?
Due to low overall enrollment, the decision was made to close McKay at the end of the 2025–2026 school year. As part of this transition, the ALC program will relocate to Greenway Elementary beginning in the 2026–2027 school year.

Will my child stay with the same classmates?
The ALC program will move to Greenway Elementary as a group. Our goal is to maintain the existing student community as much as possible. Final classroom groupings will be determined as we prepare for next school year.

Will my child have the same teacher and staff?
Staffing assignments for next year will follow the district’s normal staffing and placement process. While the district cannot guarantee specific staff placements, it's committed to maintaining a strong team to support the ALC program and ensure continuity for students.

How will students be prepared for the transition?
Staff who currently work with students will support them in preparing for the transition throughout the spring. This may include conversations, social stories, visual supports and opportunities to become familiar with the new school environment.

Will students have a chance to visit Greenway Elementary before next school year?
Students and families will be invited to participate in Greenway’s “Welcome to Greenway” activities this spring so they can become familiar with the building, staff and school community.

Who is the principal at Greenway Elementary?
Greenway Elementary is led by Principal Jennifer Whitten, who is looking forward to welcoming ALC students and families to the school community.

Will my child's IEP or services change because of the move?
Students' IEPs and services are determined by their individual needs and will continue regardless of the school building. Any changes to an IEP would only occur through the IEP team process with family participation.

Will transportation be provided?
Transportation will continue to be provided for students who qualify, consistent with district transportation guidelines and the students' IEPs if applicable. Families will receive more detailed transportation information from the Transportation Department in August.

Who can I contact if I have questions about my child's transition?
Families can contact their child’s current case manager or the district’s Special Education Department for support and additional information.

Pre-K Program

The McKay pre-K program will be moved to the new Raleigh Hills Elementary School in 2026-2027.

Welcoming New Students & Commemorating McKay

Principals at Greenway and Raleigh Hills will be reaching out to new families via ParentSquare after spring break. In collaboration with McKay, they're planning:

Welcome events and open houses, including ones for pre-K and kindergarten families.
Field trips and joint assemblies for students to meet their new peers.

To honor the school's history, the McKay community is planning an open house for former students, families and neighbors to walk the halls one last time, as well as a big carnival celebration to close out the school year.

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