Old Mill Elementary School

At Old Mill Elementary, we believe our families are valuable partners in helping us grow and improve. As we begin planning for the upcoming school year, we would love your feedback on your experiences with our school.

Please take a few minutes to complete our family survey. Your input helps us celebrate what is working well and identify areas where we can continue to strengthen our support for students and families.

Thank you for partnering with us and for being an important part of the Old Mill Elementary family. Your voice matters!

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Join us for Kindergarten Transition Camp on July 21–23 from 9:00 AM–12:00 PM. This fun-filled experience is designed to help incoming kindergarten students become familiar with their new school, meet new friends, build confidence, and get excited for the first day of kindergarten!

Important Information:
✅ Parents will walk students into the building each morning for sign-in.
✅ Car rider tags will be provided for noon pickup.
✅ Students should wear comfortable "play" clothes and shoes.
✅ A Parent Informational Meeting will be held on July 23 from 9:00–10:00 AM immediately following drop-off.

We can't wait to begin this exciting journey with our newest Koalas and their families!

Please complete the registration form below to reserve your child's spot. We look forward to seeing you at camp!
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📣 Online Registration is Open! 📣

Don't forget to complete your child's online registration for the 2026–2027 school year!

✅ Students must be registered to be included on a class list. As we begin planning for the upcoming school year, having accurate enrollment numbers helps us create class placements and prepare for student success.

🎒 Incoming Kindergarten Families: The Kindergarten Transfer Window is now back open! If you are considering a transfer request for your kindergarten student, now is the time to complete that process.

🖥️ Complete your registration here:
Bullitt County Public Schools Online Registration: https://www.bullittschools.org/page/online-registration

📚✏️ School supply lists for the 2026-2027 school year are now available! We know it’s early in the summer, but for those who love to shop the sales, spread purchases out over a few weeks, or simply like to be prepared, we wanted to make them available now. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aaWt8pbTjQF_4qome2jSKvqemU6DVqHjn6doxTAkcEM/edit?usp=drivesdk

☀️ Summer is here, Koalas! 🐨💙💛 As you enjoy a well-deserved break, be sure to save these important dates for the 2026-2027 school year!

Please join us in welcoming Mrs. Thornsberry to Old Mill Elementary! Mrs. Thornsberry will be joining our team for the upcoming school year. She comes to us from Nichols Elementary and brings years of experience in education and a commitment to helping students learn and grow. Welcome to OMES, Mrs. Thornsberry!

💦☀️ What a day for our 5th graders! As part of their end-of-year celebrations, our 5th grade students enjoyed Water Day! A huge thank you to our 5th grade team, volunteers, and families who helped make this special day possible.

Yesterday afternoon, our 5th graders took their final walk through the halls of Old Mill Elementary. 💙💛 As they made their way through the building one last time, they were surrounded by the teachers, staff, and students who have cheered them on throughout their journey. While it’s hard to say goodbye, we couldn’t be more proud of the young leaders they have become. Thank you for the memories, the laughter, and the impact you’ve made on our school. Once a Koala, always a Koala. 🐨

Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. As we enjoy time with family and friends, may we pause to reflect on their sacrifice and the freedoms they helped protect. ❤️🤍💙

Yearbook Signing Day is so much more than signatures on a page. It’s a chance for students to reconnect with former teachers, visit classmates from years past, share memories, and celebrate the relationships that make our school community so special. From kindergarten to 5th grade, our hallways were filled with smiles, laughter, and reminders of just how connected our Koala family truly is. We love opportunities that bring our entire school community together, and today was one of those days. 🐨

We hope everyone has a wonderful three day weekend! https://youtube.com/shorts/j10c_kXmYGU?feature=shared

The 5th Grade Breakfast tradition lives on! This morning, our teachers put on their chef hats and, alongside amazing parent volunteers, served up a delicious breakfast for our 5th graders. A big thank you to everyone who helped make this special tradition possible as we celebrate this incredible group of students before they head off to middle school!

🚨 FOAM PARTY UPDATE! 🚨 The race to 100% Online Registration is heating up! 🔥 🥇 Ms. Bader – 96% 🥇 Mrs. Marinesi – 96% 🥉 Ms. Osborne – 86% 👀 Right on their heels... ⭐ Mrs. Coleman – 84% ⭐ Mrs. O’Bryan – 84% Remember, the FIRST THREE classes to reach 100% Online Registration will earn a Foam Party on the last day of school! 🎉🫧 Families, if you haven't completed your child's Online Registration yet, now is the time! Every registration counts and could help your class secure a spot in the foam party celebration.

Good Afternoon OMES Families, As we prepare for the 2026-2027 school year, we wanted to ensure everyone is aware of our change in school times for next year: -Doors Open: 8:50 AM -Instructional Hours: 9:10 - 4:05 PM -Dismissal Begins: 4:05

So proud of our Old Mill Elementary staff for presenting today at the BCPS 3rd Annual Educator Showcase! 💙💛 Our team shared powerful examples of authentic learning, student engagement, and meaningful work happening inside our classrooms every day. ✨ “Journey to the Showcase: Developing our Graduate Profile” Presented by Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Bleemel, Mrs. Coleman, Ms. Marinesi, and Ms. Bader This session highlighted how Old Mill students are developing and showcasing the Bullitt County Graduate Profile competencies through authentic learning experiences, reflection, and student-led showcases. Staff shared the journey of helping students become effective communicators, innovative problem solvers, productive collaborators, and self-directed learners through meaningful, real-world learning opportunities. ✨ “Making Learning Matter” Presented by Mrs. Troutman Mrs. Troutman shared how HQIRs, instructional tools, and community partnerships can be used to bring authentic learning to life by making classroom experiences relevant and engaging for students. Her session focused on helping students connect learning to the real world through purposeful tasks, deeper thinking, meaningful application, and authentic partnerships that extend learning beyond the classroom walls. ✨ “Authentic Learning Through Reformers” Presented by Mrs. Grady Mrs. Grady showcased how students moved beyond simply learning about historical reformers to becoming reformers themselves. Students explored connections between historical changemakers, modern issues, and real student concerns while creating authentic projects and persuasive pitches focused on improving their school and community. Her work emphasized critical thinking, collaboration, civic engagement, and helping students see how lessons from the past still connect to their lives today. We are so proud of the passion, innovation, and leadership our staff continues to demonstrate. Thank you for representing Old Mill so well and for continually creating experiences where learning truly matters for kids!

Tomorrow state testing begins for 3rd grade! 💪

We hope everyone has a great weekend! https://youtube.com/shorts/_hmhbdDqQmc?si=YDpmSgTF1LlN_v8B

🌟 Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Rittman 🌟

We are so thankful for Mrs. Rittman and the joy, creativity, and encouragement she brings to our Old Mill family each and every day! During testing season, she went above and beyond by creating amazing posters and signs to motivate and inspire our students. Her thoughtful touches have truly brightened our hallways and helped spread positivity throughout the building.

Mrs. Rittman’s talent and kindness shine through in everything she does, and we are so lucky to have her as part of our school family. Thank you, Mrs. Rittman, for helping make Old Mill such a special place for our students and staff! 💙✨

✨ Community Spotlight ✨

A huge THANK YOU to To A Tee, the Logsdon Family, and the Jugan Family for their incredible generosity during Teacher Appreciation Week! Their thoughtful donations helped make our teachers and staff feel so loved, celebrated, and appreciated for all they do each and every day.

We are so grateful for community members and families who continuously support our school and help make OMES such a special place. Your kindness truly made a difference this week! 💙

What an incredible day at the track meet yesterday at BEHS! We are so proud of our students for their hard work, determination, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Our Koalas represented Old Mill so well! Overall Team Results: 🥉 Overall: 3rd Place 🥉 Boys Team: 3rd Place 🥈 Girls Team: 2nd Place Individual & Team Placements: 🏃 Boys 100 🥈 Henry 🏃 Boys 200 🥈 Nathan 🏃 Boys 400 🥉 Henry 🏃 Boys 800 🥉 Eli 🏃 Boys 4x100 Relay 🥉 Thaviru, Noah, Nathan, and Henry 🥎 Boys Shot Put 🥉 Nathan 🏃 Boys Long Jump 🥇 Eli 🏃 Girls 200 🥈 Hayes 🏃 Girls 400 🥈 Arya 🥉 Hayes 🏃 Girls 800 🥈 Cason 🏃 Girls 1600 🥈 Arya 🥉 Marianne 🏃 Girls 4x100 Relay 🥈 Hayes, Caroline, Cori, and Cason 🥎 Girls Shot Put 🥈 Cason We are so proud of every student who competed, encouraged teammates, and gave their best effort. Thank you to our coaches, staff, and families for supporting our students every step of the way! 💙