🏀💙💛 Introducing your 2026–2027 Old Mill Girls Basketball Team! 💛💙🏀
Congratulations to these Koalas! We are so proud of you and can’t wait to cheer you on this season. Get ready to work hard, play together, and represent Old Mill with pride!
We also want to recognize every student who came out for tryouts. It takes courage to put yourself out there, work hard, and compete for a spot. We are proud of each of you and hope you keep practicing, growing, and believing in yourself.
Let’s go, Koalas!
Yesterday, Beckett stepped into the role of PE Teacher for the Day, and he absolutely rose to the challenge!
From demonstrating activities to encouraging classmates and helping lead our lessons, Beckett showed exactly what our CREATE expectation looks like at OMES. He confidently shared ideas, thought on his feet, and found ways to make learning fun and engaging for everyone.
Beckett also demonstrated several of the Bullitt County Graduate Profile Competencies:
⭐ Effective Communicator – Clearly explained directions, modeled expectations, and spoke with confidence.
⭐ Collaborator – Worked alongside classmates while encouraging and supporting others.
⭐ Self-Directed Navigator – Took initiative, accepted responsibility, and led with confidence.
⭐ Productive Contributor – Stayed focused, solved problems, and helped create a positive learning environment.
Way to lead by example, Beckett! We are so proud of the leadership, creativity, and character you brought to PE today. Keep shining! 💙🐨🏃♂️
TONIGHT IS THE LAST NIGHT! 💙💛
Tomorrow is our APEX FUN RUN, and we would love to make this a record-breaking year for Old Mill!
Today, students who raised $20 last night earned the chance to pie some familiar faces and there’s more fun coming tomorrow!
Every donation supports our classrooms and our school. Let’s make this final night count, Koalas! 🐨
The final superpower, the one that brings it all together: HERO. 🦸♀️🦸♂️
Today's lesson hit different. Our students learned that being a Super Hero isn't about flying or having super speed. It's about the choices you make every single day. Kindness, taking action, standing up for what's right.
And then came the moment that lit up the room: "You're already Super Heroes!" Steady, Uplifter, Purpose, Extra Mile, Reliable. These powers were living inside our students from the beginning. This heroic quest just helped them realize the power they already had.
Their chant today says it all: "Super Heroes lead with heart, Super Heroes from the start."
Tomorrow is the Fun Run! Our heroes are ready. Here's the game plan for tonight: good sleep, water bottle packed, healthy breakfast in the morning, and comfy shoes. Two big rules for tomorrow: do your best, and have fun. ❤️
#ApexSuperHeroes #HERO #LeadershipJourney
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KLZgYAAakryiCFKEk9WAvm25LkMfCQdx/view?usp=sharing
Today's lesson hit different. Our students learned that being a Super Hero isn't about flying or having super speed. It's about the choices you make every single day. Kindness, taking action, standing up for what's right.
And then came the moment that lit up the room: "You're already Super Heroes!" Steady, Uplifter, Purpose, Extra Mile, Reliable. These powers were living inside our students from the beginning. This heroic quest just helped them realize the power they already had.
Their chant today says it all: "Super Heroes lead with heart, Super Heroes from the start."
Tomorrow is the Fun Run! Our heroes are ready. Here's the game plan for tonight: good sleep, water bottle packed, healthy breakfast in the morning, and comfy shoes. Two big rules for tomorrow: do your best, and have fun. ❤️
#ApexSuperHeroes #HERO #LeadershipJourney
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KLZgYAAakryiCFKEk9WAvm25LkMfCQdx/view?usp=sharing
TONIGHT’S CHALLENGE:
ANY student who raises $20 TONIGHT, will get to PIE THE APEX TEAM IN THE FACE TOMORROW!!!
Let’s continue to keep encouraging logins and shares! We have some huge challenges to fulfill to close out the week so stay tuned for some CRAZY pictures and videos!
Let’s finish the week strong!
🎉🐨 What a FUN High Attendance Day at Old Mill! 🐨🎉
Today was full of surprise goodies, tatted teachers, popsicles, prizes, and lots of excitement as we celebrated being at school and ready to learn!
We are so excited to share that OMES had 97.6% attendance today! 🙌 That is definitely something worth celebrating!
A HUGE thank you to our families, students, staff, and PTO for helping make today such a success. We loved celebrating our Koalas all day long!
Way to show up, Koalas!
Today's superpower: Reliable. 🔒
Our students learned that being Reliable means living by a simple rule: "I do what I say I'll do, I show up when others need me, and I follow through even when it's not easy." Reliable heroes tell the truth, do their best, and stay true to what's right, not just what's popular. They prove their character through their actions, day after day.
One of our favorite lines from today's lesson: "Pressure makes diamonds." Taking on hard challenges head-on and solving problems makes you come out stronger and brighter on the other side.
Their leadership challenge today is a special one: write a note to their principal or give them a high five in the hallway and thank them for being a reliable leader at our school. 💛
#ApexSuperHeroes #Reliable #ResilientLeaders
Our students learned that being Reliable means living by a simple rule: "I do what I say I'll do, I show up when others need me, and I follow through even when it's not easy." Reliable heroes tell the truth, do their best, and stay true to what's right, not just what's popular. They prove their character through their actions, day after day.
One of our favorite lines from today's lesson: "Pressure makes diamonds." Taking on hard challenges head-on and solving problems makes you come out stronger and brighter on the other side.
Their leadership challenge today is a special one: write a note to their principal or give them a high five in the hallway and thank them for being a reliable leader at our school. 💛
#ApexSuperHeroes #Reliable #ResilientLeaders
Week two, let's go! Our Fun Run is coming up this week. 🦸
Our students have already unlocked three superpowers: Steady, Uplifter, and Purpose. This week they add Extra Mile, Reliable, and HERO to the lineup, and then everything comes together on event day.
Keep sharing pledge pages on myapexevent.com, and check the event schedule below so you know when your child's class is up! 💛
#ApexSuperHeroes #SupportOurStudents #LeadershipInAction
Our students have already unlocked three superpowers: Steady, Uplifter, and Purpose. This week they add Extra Mile, Reliable, and HERO to the lineup, and then everything comes together on event day.
Keep sharing pledge pages on myapexevent.com, and check the event schedule below so you know when your child's class is up! 💛
#ApexSuperHeroes #SupportOurStudents #LeadershipInAction
Lots to look forward to this short week at OMES! 💙💛 Let’s make it a great one, Koalas!
Today was a day of learning, reflecting, and growing together at Old Mill! 💙💛
Our teachers dove deeper into our schoolwide instructional goals of vocabulary, rigor, and transformational learning, reflecting on how we can continue strengthening learning experiences for every student.
We also spent time learning more about a platform that will support our Student Showcases this spring, helping our students capture their growth, reflect on their learning, and share their accomplishments with others! 🌟
We are excited about the work ahead and, most importantly, the impact it will have on our Koalas!
Check out the information below if your child will be attending Group B preschool!
Our 2nd graders kicked off their very first Project-Based Learning (PBL) unit of the school year with an exciting local partnership! A huge thank you to Scoops ’n Such Ice Cream for teaming up with our young learners to make real-world connections engaging, memorable, and delicious.
Happy National Bookkeeper Appreciation Week to the absolute best, Mrs. Becky! 📊✨
Thank you for keeping our numbers balanced and our accounts organized behind the scenes every single day. We truly couldn't do it without your hard work and dedication.
We appreciate everything you do for us, Mrs. Becky! 👏🎉
Thank you for keeping our numbers balanced and our accounts organized behind the scenes every single day. We truly couldn't do it without your hard work and dedication.
We appreciate everything you do for us, Mrs. Becky! 👏🎉
We closed out our Childhood Cancer Awareness Week with a BLACKOUT + OMES School Spirit Day! 🖤💛🐨
All week long, our Koalas showed up with heart, school spirit, and support for children and families impacted by childhood cancer. 🎗️
A HUGE thank you to our OMES families for helping with our donations for the hospitals, too! Your generosity helped make this week about more than just awareness, it gave our students an opportunity to take action and give back to others. 💛
We are so proud of the way our OMES family came together for such an important cause!
We hope everyone has a 4 day wonderful weekend!
https://youtube.com/shorts/Z9XV8x1aBr4?feature=shared
New superpower unlocked: Extra Mile. 💪
Today our students learned that Super Heroes don't do the bare minimum. Going the Extra Mile means helping someone clean up even when you didn't make the mess. Giving your best effort even when you're tired. Noticing a classmate sitting alone and inviting them to join you. Heroes don't say "that's not my problem." They say "how can I help?"
The big takeaway: the extra mile is where most people stop, but it's where leaders show up.
Their leadership challenge: find one moment today to go the extra mile, at school or at home. Help someone, work harder, or do something kind that you didn't have to do. 💛
#ApexSuperHeroes #ExtraMile #LeadWithPurpose
https://drive.google.com/file/d/10QVAo2pFf-TlwTM9bOegnB8NW4fMN3Lb/view?usp=sharing
Today our students learned that Super Heroes don't do the bare minimum. Going the Extra Mile means helping someone clean up even when you didn't make the mess. Giving your best effort even when you're tired. Noticing a classmate sitting alone and inviting them to join you. Heroes don't say "that's not my problem." They say "how can I help?"
The big takeaway: the extra mile is where most people stop, but it's where leaders show up.
Their leadership challenge: find one moment today to go the extra mile, at school or at home. Help someone, work harder, or do something kind that you didn't have to do. 💛
#ApexSuperHeroes #ExtraMile #LeadWithPurpose
https://drive.google.com/file/d/10QVAo2pFf-TlwTM9bOegnB8NW4fMN3Lb/view?usp=sharing
Weekend mission for our Super Hero families! 📲
Pick 5 people to share your student's pledge page with. Grandparents, coworkers, neighbors, old friends. People from anywhere in the world can pledge, and it takes just a minute.
Share directly from your student's page on myapexevent.com. Every pledge supports our school and helps raise funds for Outdoor Play Space.
The first three shares mean the most! Who's your first share going to? 💛
#ApexSuperHeroes #ShareChallenge #SupportOurStudents
Pick 5 people to share your student's pledge page with. Grandparents, coworkers, neighbors, old friends. People from anywhere in the world can pledge, and it takes just a minute.
Share directly from your student's page on myapexevent.com. Every pledge supports our school and helps raise funds for Outdoor Play Space.
The first three shares mean the most! Who's your first share going to? 💛
#ApexSuperHeroes #ShareChallenge #SupportOurStudents
Mastery Learners in Action!
Our 3rd graders have been hard at work this week adding and subtracting multi-digit numbers using a variety of strategies! Students aren’t just finding the answer; they’re building their understanding, choosing strategies that work for them, and explaining their mathematical thinking. 🧠
We love seeing our Mastery Learners persevere, apply their learning, and grow as mathematicians! 💪
Superpower of the week: Purpose. 🎯
Today our students learned that Purpose means knowing your "why" and letting it guide your choices. Not just going through the motions, but moving with real direction toward the things that matter to you. They talked about how staying focused is tough when distractions are everywhere.
The lesson used Stephen Curry as an example: the NBA's all-time leading three-point scorer didn't get there overnight. He practiced thousands of shots, day after day, even when he was tired. Those small steps, repeated with real effort, built something incredible. The same is true for our students.
Their leadership challenge: do one thing today that shows the kind of person you want to become. At the end of the day, check in and ask: "Did my actions match the purpose I want to live out?" 💛
#ApexSuperHeroes #Purpose #EmpathyInAction
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1U5mrpXpAWQDAnKW9BCzLzN1SBvgNYSqx/view?usp=sharing
Today our students learned that Purpose means knowing your "why" and letting it guide your choices. Not just going through the motions, but moving with real direction toward the things that matter to you. They talked about how staying focused is tough when distractions are everywhere.
The lesson used Stephen Curry as an example: the NBA's all-time leading three-point scorer didn't get there overnight. He practiced thousands of shots, day after day, even when he was tired. Those small steps, repeated with real effort, built something incredible. The same is true for our students.
Their leadership challenge: do one thing today that shows the kind of person you want to become. At the end of the day, check in and ask: "Did my actions match the purpose I want to live out?" 💛
#ApexSuperHeroes #Purpose #EmpathyInAction
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1U5mrpXpAWQDAnKW9BCzLzN1SBvgNYSqx/view?usp=sharing
Mark your calendars...High Attendance Day is Wednesday, September 9! 🎉
We have some exciting incentives planned:
⭐ Our PTO is sponsoring Tat the Teacher; every student who attends will get to give their teacher a temporary tattoo!
🍧 Every classroom with 100% attendance will earn a popsicle party!
🎟️ Golden Ticket drawings will happen throughout the day, and every student present will be entered to win!
🏫 If OMES reaches 98% attendance, Mrs. Joiner will greet students from the roof the next school day!
Let’s show up, Koalas! 💙💛🐨
We have some exciting incentives planned:
⭐ Our PTO is sponsoring Tat the Teacher; every student who attends will get to give their teacher a temporary tattoo!
🍧 Every classroom with 100% attendance will earn a popsicle party!
🎟️ Golden Ticket drawings will happen throughout the day, and every student present will be entered to win!
🏫 If OMES reaches 98% attendance, Mrs. Joiner will greet students from the roof the next school day!
Let’s show up, Koalas! 💙💛🐨
