McKay School Celebrated 150th Anniversary
The David O. McKay School of Education marked its sesquicentennial with new service initiatives for students and alumni.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Education — General
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The David O. McKay School of Education has launched a year-long 150th anniversary celebration at BYU. The program features a literacy-focused service campaign called Reaching the One, which includes book drives and online EnglishConnect teaching opportunities.
Why it matters
The events aim to honor the institutional legacy of David O. McKay and other significant historical figures. By pairing the anniversary with service projects, the school encourages ongoing community engagement from both current students and alumni.
The school is celebrating its 150th anniversary through the fall and winter semesters. Students can participate in monthly drawings for a $150 gift card by tracking their event attendance via a digital McKay 150 Passport.
The players
David O. McKay School of Education
This institution is a school of education located at Brigham Young University in Provo.
BYU
Brigham Young University is a private research university that hosts the school and its anniversary events.
The details
To participate in the legacy celebration, students scan QR codes at various campus events to record their attendance. The Reaching the One campaign actively invites the community to support literacy through book drives and volunteer teaching roles.
Timeline
October 5, 2026: The school observed World Teachers' Day with an annual booth.
Fall and winter semesters: The school will host anniversary events and service campaigns.
Culture Shift
This anniversary celebration reflects the broader trend of Provo institutions using milestone markers to reinforce identity and community service. It follows the pattern established by the sesquicentennial anniversary of Brigham Young University.
Provo students can directly engage with the school's literacy projects by participating in upcoming book drives. Attendees should keep their digital McKay 150 Passport ready at campus events to enter the monthly $150 gift card drawings.
The takeaway
Engaging in service campaigns like the Reaching the One initiative allows students to contribute to the local community while honoring the school history. Implementing a digital tracking system for event participation is an effective way to maintain consistent engagement throughout the year.
Further reading
Learn more about local academic milestones in Education — General.
Source note: This article includes information reported by BYU Daily Universe.
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