Today, we celebrate the heartbeat of our school, our office team. Mrs. Renee, Mrs. Becky, Mrs. Pam, Mrs. Brinner, and Mrs. Shawn, thank you for keeping everything running smoothly while caring for every student, family, and staff member who walks through our doors. From answering calls to supporting student needs and everything in between, you truly make Old Mill feel like home.
Today, we are sending a heartfelt thank you to the amazing team that supports the whole child at Old Mill: Mrs. Katie, our school social worker, Mrs. Melcher, our counselor, and Mrs. Lawson, our Family Resource Coordinator. You walk alongside our students and families with compassion, care, and understanding. You truly are the heart of our support system, and we appreciate you more than words can say.
We have had SEVERAL people reach out about Field Day Tshirts. We have re-opened the website until 11:00pm. There will be no late orders after tonight!
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As we begin planning for the 2026 to 2027 school year, we want to share an important update to our daily schedule.
Based on community feedback and Board approval in December, our school day will run from 9:10 AM to 4:05 PM. Doors will open at 8:50 AM to begin welcoming students, and dismissal will begin at 4:05 PM.
It’s officially LAST CALL for yearbooks! 🎉 Yearbooks have been shipped and will be distributed on May 22nd during our annual Signing Day. We have a limited number of yearbooks available, so don’t miss out on capturing this year’s memories. If your child hasn’t purchased one yet, there’s still time just send in cash or a check with your child to Mrs. Compton!
A big celebration for our incredible kindergarten team, Mrs. Ellis, Mrs. Myer's, Ms. Bader, Ms. Wells, Mrs. Tori, Mrs. Denise, Mrs. Rittman, and Mrs. Hibbs. You create classrooms where learning feels magical, and every child feels safe, seen, and loved. Thank you for shaping the very beginning of our students’ journeys in such meaningful ways!
We are kicking off Staff Appreciation Week by celebrating three of the very best: Mrs. Ruckman, Ms. Abby, and Ms. Tonya. Our preschool/headstart team pours so much joy, patience, and love into our youngest learners each day. Thank you for creating such a strong and caring foundation for our students. We are so grateful for you!
Don’t miss out! Field Day shirt sales close tomorrow Sunday, May 3rd. Grab yours before it’s too late and get ready to show your school spirit for our big day! 🎉👕
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Happy Lunchroom Hero Day!
Today we celebrate the amazing individuals who keep our cafeteria running and our students fueled for learning each day. On Tuesday, we honored our Lunchroom Heroes with a delicious breakfast and heartfelt, homemade cards from our students as a small token of our appreciation.
Their kindness, hard work, and smiling faces make a difference in our school every single day. We are so grateful for all they do to serve and support our students!
Today we celebrate the amazing individuals who keep our cafeteria running and our students fueled for learning each day. On Tuesday, we honored our Lunchroom Heroes with a delicious breakfast and heartfelt, homemade cards from our students as a small token of our appreciation.
Their kindness, hard work, and smiling faces make a difference in our school every single day. We are so grateful for all they do to serve and support our students!
Today we celebrate the incredible leaders who help make our school such a special place our principals!
Their dedication, support, and vision shape our school community in countless ways each and every day. From encouraging students and supporting staff to creating a positive and welcoming environment, they truly do it all.
Our school wouldn’t be the same without their leadership, heart, and commitment to excellence. Thank you for all you do to inspire, guide, and uplift us!
Happy School Principal's Day!
Their dedication, support, and vision shape our school community in countless ways each and every day. From encouraging students and supporting staff to creating a positive and welcoming environment, they truly do it all.
Our school wouldn’t be the same without their leadership, heart, and commitment to excellence. Thank you for all you do to inspire, guide, and uplift us!
Happy School Principal's Day!
Huge shoutout to Ms. Gerdes for receiving the Moving Forward Award at tonight’s Thrive Ceremony! 🎉
This special event celebrates first-year teachers, and we could not be more proud of the incredible impact she has already made. Her dedication, positivity, and commitment to our students truly shine each day.
We are so grateful to have her as part of our Old Mill family! 💙
Staff Shoutout: Mrs. Hodges 💛
We want to take a moment to recognize Mrs. Hodges for truly embodying our “Service Before Self” core value. She went above and beyond to ensure every one of our bus drivers was celebrated coordinating photos and communicating with drivers to make our special appreciation event run smoothly.
Her selflessness does not go unnoticed. Mrs. Hodges is always willing to step in, lend a hand, and support others without hesitation.
Thank you for consistently putting others first and for the heart you bring to our school each day!
We want to take a moment to recognize Mrs. Hodges for truly embodying our “Service Before Self” core value. She went above and beyond to ensure every one of our bus drivers was celebrated coordinating photos and communicating with drivers to make our special appreciation event run smoothly.
Her selflessness does not go unnoticed. Mrs. Hodges is always willing to step in, lend a hand, and support others without hesitation.
Thank you for consistently putting others first and for the heart you bring to our school each day!
Today we had the opportunity to celebrate some of the most important people in our school community our incredible bus drivers!
This morning, we showered them with a special breakfast and heartfelt cards created by our students as a small token of our appreciation. Each day, our bus drivers are the first smiling faces our students see in the morning and the last to wish them well in the afternoon. They go above and beyond to keep our students safe, cared for, and welcomed.
We are so grateful for their dedication, patience, and kindness. Thank you for everything you do to make a difference in our students’ lives each and every day! 💛🚌
This morning, we showered them with a special breakfast and heartfelt cards created by our students as a small token of our appreciation. Each day, our bus drivers are the first smiling faces our students see in the morning and the last to wish them well in the afternoon. They go above and beyond to keep our students safe, cared for, and welcomed.
We are so grateful for their dedication, patience, and kindness. Thank you for everything you do to make a difference in our students’ lives each and every day! 💛🚌
We were excited to welcome members of the Bullitt East FFA to Old Mill as they partnered with our 4th grade students for a meaningful, real-world learning experience!
Our students took on the role of young scientists, diving into mystery plant and animal cases. They worked to identify problems related to structures and survival, then developed well-thought-out solutions to address each situation.
With the support and presence of our FFA guests, students had the opportunity to share their thinking, explain their reasoning, and present their plans to an authentic audience. Experiences like this not only strengthen understanding, but also build confidence and communication skills.
We are proud of our 4th graders for the way they rose to the challenge and grateful to Bullitt East FFA for investing their time in our students and helping bring learning to life!
Our students took on the role of young scientists, diving into mystery plant and animal cases. They worked to identify problems related to structures and survival, then developed well-thought-out solutions to address each situation.
With the support and presence of our FFA guests, students had the opportunity to share their thinking, explain their reasoning, and present their plans to an authentic audience. Experiences like this not only strengthen understanding, but also build confidence and communication skills.
We are proud of our 4th graders for the way they rose to the challenge and grateful to Bullitt East FFA for investing their time in our students and helping bring learning to life!
We’re growing our team at Old Mill Elementary and looking for passionate individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of our students each day.
At Old Mill, we believe in collaboration, innovation, and putting students first. If you’re ready to be part of a supportive, high-impact team that is committed to helping every child succeed, we would love to hear from you!
At Old Mill, we believe in collaboration, innovation, and putting students first. If you’re ready to be part of a supportive, high-impact team that is committed to helping every child succeed, we would love to hear from you!
We loved celebrating Military Child Week at Old Mill Elementary! 💜
It was a special week honoring the strength and resilience of our military-connected students and families. We are so proud of you and grateful for all you represent, this week and always.
Field Day shirts are for sale! If you would like to order one, click the link below!
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Tomorrow is Thunder Over Old Mill! We will have food trucks, bouncy houses, and we will end the night with an AI-generated fireworks show created by our students! We hope to see you there!
A huge shout-out goes to Tory Hibbs for her amazing heart and hard work in creating the Graduate Profile songs. Tory wanted the kids to lead the way, so she set up a special online community where students from every grade all the way from kindergarten to fifth grade could share what these goals meant to them. She spent a lot of time talking with every teacher at Old Mill to make sure she had ideas from every single level, using the students' own words and stories as the heartbeat of the project.
Turning those ideas into music was a real labor of love. Tory used an AI tool to help generate the songs, but she spent hours and hours fixing the lyrics and the sound to make sure they truly felt right. She even made sure they had the same great energy as the Character Strong songs the kids already love. Before finishing, she sat down with the students to listen to different versions, letting them help make the final edits. Thanks to Tory’s dedication, our students now have a soundtrack that truly belongs to them.
Turning those ideas into music was a real labor of love. Tory used an AI tool to help generate the songs, but she spent hours and hours fixing the lyrics and the sound to make sure they truly felt right. She even made sure they had the same great energy as the Character Strong songs the kids already love. Before finishing, she sat down with the students to listen to different versions, letting them help make the final edits. Thanks to Tory’s dedication, our students now have a soundtrack that truly belongs to them.
