We are excited to share that Mrs. Tory Hibbs, a valued member of our Kindergarten team, will be joining our 5th-grade team for the upcoming school year!
Mrs. Hibbs has made a meaningful impact in Kindergarten through her care for students, strong relationships, and engaging learning experiences. We are confident she will bring that same passion and dedication to our 5th-grade students as they prepare for their next steps.
At Old Mill, we are committed to placing great educators where they can continue to grow and make the greatest impact for students, and we are excited for this next chapter for Mrs. Hibbs.
Please join us in celebrating her in this new role!
Mrs. Hibbs has made a meaningful impact in Kindergarten through her care for students, strong relationships, and engaging learning experiences. We are confident she will bring that same passion and dedication to our 5th-grade students as they prepare for their next steps.
At Old Mill, we are committed to placing great educators where they can continue to grow and make the greatest impact for students, and we are excited for this next chapter for Mrs. Hibbs.
Please join us in celebrating her in this new role!
Our first graders were hard at work today diving into comparing two digit numbers! Using manipulatives, they explored multiple ways to show what they know and made their thinking visible in powerful ways.
Even more impressive, they didn’t just use the symbols, they dug into the meaning behind them to truly understand how to read and interpret comparisons.
We are so proud of these Mastery Learners and the way they are building deep, meaningful understanding every day!
Yesterday, we started our day by celebrating our monthly Beanstack winners at each grade level and announcing Goldie Goose’s new home for Gold Star attendance...Ms. Bader and Mrs. Denise’s class!
At Old Mill, Koalas Celebrate Successes, and we truly mean it. Taking time to recognize our students’ effort, growth, and achievements, both big and small, is an important part of who we are. We are so proud of our students and the hard work they show each day.
Our track team showed up and showed OUT at Bullitt East tonight! 💙💛
Out of 5 elementary schools:
🏆 Girls 1st place overall with 122 points
🏆 Boys 1st place overall with 112 points
🏆 OMES 1st place overall
We are so proud of our athletes and how they represented Old Mill with effort, teamwork, and heart!
Top Finishes:
Boys 100m – 🥇 Trenton
Girls 1600m – 🥈 Arya
Girls 4x100 – 🥇 Team B (Cason, Ariel, Hayes, Cori)
🥉 Team A (Caroline, Mia, Arya, Marianne)
Boys 4x100 – 🥇 Team B (Evan, Braylen, Lincoln, Nathan)
🥈 Team A (Trenton, Emerson, Shepherd, Reed)
Girls 400m – 🥈 Mia
Girls 800m – 🥈 Cason
Boys 800m – 🥈 Evan, 🥉 Trenton
Girls 200m – 🥈 Arya
Girls Shot Put – 🥇 Ariel, 🥉 Marianne
Boys Shot Put – 🥉 Nathan
Girls Javelin – 🥈 Cori, 🥉 Hayes
Girls Long Jump – 🥈 Arya
Boys Long Jump – 🥈 Trenton, 🥉 Henry
So proud of this team and the way they compete and support one another. Way to go, Koalas!
Such an awesome Bullitt Day at Old Mill! 💙💛
We kicked things off with treats from our admin team, then Mrs. Boston and our student leaders brought the energy by leading staff through the Minds in Motion simulation. Our students truly stepped into the role of effective communicators, confidently presenting to staff and gathering feedback that will help guide our schoolwide implementation moving forward.
Our KCM math crew also shared some incredible strategies from last month’s training, bringing great ideas back to our classrooms.
We wrapped up by diving into iReady data, identifying next steps, and getting laser focused for state assessments right around the corner.
So proud of our students and staff and the meaningful work happening every day. Let’s finish strong! 💪✨
Last week, we had the opportunity to celebrate one of the very best—Mrs. Thompson for Assistant Principal Week (a little early before Spring Break, but just as special)! 💙
Mrs. Thompson truly embodies what it means to put students first. Her leadership, kindness, and unwavering support make a difference in the lives of both students and staff every single day. Whether she’s helping solve problems, cheering on successes, or simply being a steady and positive presence, she goes above and beyond in all she does.
We are so grateful for all the heart she pours into our school. Thank you, Mrs. Thompson, for everything you do to make our school a better place!
Our next Book Nook recommendation is No-Drama Discipline! 💙
This powerful read reminds us that discipline is about teaching and helps us support our children in building confidence, self-regulation, and strong decision-making skills.
This powerful read reminds us that discipline is about teaching and helps us support our children in building confidence, self-regulation, and strong decision-making skills.
Happy School Librarian Day, Mrs. Mason! 📚
From helping students discover their favorite books to creating a welcoming space for all, your impact is felt every single day at Old Mill. We are so grateful for you!
Over 856 adults showed up for our Graduate Profile Student Showcases last week—and we are just so grateful. 💙💛
Our students stepped into leadership, shared their growth, and truly owned their learning… and our families showed up in the best way.
If you have a powerful takeaway or a moment that stood out to you, we would love to hear it—your words mean so much to our students and staff.
We couldn’t do this work without your support, encouragement, and partnership. Thank you for believing in what we’re building at Old Mill.
Topgolf helped us launch our Forces & Motion science unit in the best way! ⛳️
Students are already making connections across content—blending science with geometry as they explore shapes, perimeter, and what it takes to design their very own mini golf holes. The level of thinking and creativity has been so fun to watch!
Stay tuned to see how we bring collaboration with our ATC into this work—connecting ideas, feedback, and real-world thinking as projects come to life. 💙
We’re growing our Old Mill family 🐨💙
We’re hiring for the 2026–2027 school year:
✨ Classroom Teacher
✨ LBD Instructional Assistant
✨ Part-Time Related Arts (Cultural Exploration)
If you’re passionate about authentic learning, building relationships, and making an impact—we’d love to have you on our team.
Apply today: https://bullittky.schoolspring.com
Leadership surprised our staff today with a dip bar to kick off spring break!
A small way to say thank you for all they pour into our students each day.
Today in 1st grade, students practiced adding and subtracting by 10 through an egg hunt and partner work! Hands-on learning, great conversations, and lots of teamwork filled Mrs. Jump’s classroom.
Productive collaborators in action; we love seeing it come to life at Old Mill! 💙
Student Appreciation Day 💙💛
Days like today remind me just how special our students are! Thank you to our PTO for loving on every single one of them with donuts and prize giveaways. It was a day full of smiles, excitement, and feeling celebrated!
🌟 Student Spotlight: OMES STLP Team 🌟
We are incredibly proud of our OMES STLP students for their hard work, dedication, and innovation on their CDA projects! These students truly embodied what it means to be self-directed learners, taking ownership of their individual projects and navigating their learning with purpose and creativity.
We are excited to celebrate that two projects have advanced to the next level—an amazing accomplishment that reflects their commitment and perseverance!
In addition to their individual successes, a group of our STLP students works daily behind the scenes to keep our school informed and connected by sharing important news with the entire OMES community. Their teamwork and leadership do not go unnoticed!
Way to go, OMES STLP team—we are so proud of you and can’t wait to see what you accomplish next! 👏✨
We are incredibly proud of our OMES STLP students for their hard work, dedication, and innovation on their CDA projects! These students truly embodied what it means to be self-directed learners, taking ownership of their individual projects and navigating their learning with purpose and creativity.
We are excited to celebrate that two projects have advanced to the next level—an amazing accomplishment that reflects their commitment and perseverance!
In addition to their individual successes, a group of our STLP students works daily behind the scenes to keep our school informed and connected by sharing important news with the entire OMES community. Their teamwork and leadership do not go unnoticed!
Way to go, OMES STLP team—we are so proud of you and can’t wait to see what you accomplish next! 👏✨
Get ready for a cool treat this Friday—Kona Ice is coming to OMES! 🍧
To make things even easier for families, you now have the option to pay online instead of sending cash with your student. It’s a quick, convenient way to make sure your child doesn’t miss out on the fun!
https://customer.kona-ice.com/#/K413X7828155
We can’t wait to enjoy a sweet, refreshing day together!
To make things even easier for families, you now have the option to pay online instead of sending cash with your student. It’s a quick, convenient way to make sure your child doesn’t miss out on the fun!
https://customer.kona-ice.com/#/K413X7828155
We can’t wait to enjoy a sweet, refreshing day together!
🌟 Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Bleemel 🌟
We are proud to shine this week’s Staff Spotlight on Mrs. Bleemel for truly embodying our core value: Students Matter Most.
Mrs. Bleemel consistently puts students at the heart of everything she does. Whether she is helping students work through challenges or guiding them to make thoughtful, responsible choices, she approaches every situation with care, patience, and fairness. Her ability to support students in solving problems in a reasonable and respectful way makes a lasting impact on their growth.
Beyond her work with students, Mrs. Bleemel is always there for others. She is a dependable and supportive team member who steps in whenever someone needs a helping hand.
Thank you, Mrs. Bleemel, for your unwavering commitment to our students and for being such a positive influence in our school community! 💙
We are proud to shine this week’s Staff Spotlight on Mrs. Bleemel for truly embodying our core value: Students Matter Most.
Mrs. Bleemel consistently puts students at the heart of everything she does. Whether she is helping students work through challenges or guiding them to make thoughtful, responsible choices, she approaches every situation with care, patience, and fairness. Her ability to support students in solving problems in a reasonable and respectful way makes a lasting impact on their growth.
Beyond her work with students, Mrs. Bleemel is always there for others. She is a dependable and supportive team member who steps in whenever someone needs a helping hand.
Thank you, Mrs. Bleemel, for your unwavering commitment to our students and for being such a positive influence in our school community! 💙
Check out our April Newsletter!
https://bcps-newsletter.edurooms.com/engage/old-mill-elementary/newsletters/omes-april-newsletter
https://bcps-newsletter.edurooms.com/engage/old-mill-elementary/newsletters/omes-april-newsletter