On August 7, students received a paper stating that school will be closed on Friday and that all athletic activities will be cancelled through Sunday because of approaching storm, Iselle..

Many schools have been designated as shelters. McKinley is one of them; however, it will not allow any pets.

It is advised for teachers to secure their things. Some buildings in the school will be used to hold the people in need.

Principal Ron Okamura said that home with family is the safest place students can be during a natural disaster.