Old Mill Elementary School

Let's take a moment to celebrate the incredible exceptional educators—this team is dedicated, patient, and hardworking! Their tireless efforts, unwavering support, and boundless compassion make a world of difference in the lives of students every day. Thank you for your extraordinary work, your kindness, and your endless dedication. You are the heart and soul of our educational community, and we are deeply grateful for all that you do!

Despite stormy forecasts, the skies cleared just in time for a fabulous night at the Bats game for our staff outing!

Southeast Christian Church went above and beyond to show their appreciation for our teachers with a Chick-fil-A lunch! With delicious food and warm hospitality, they made our day extra special. We are deeply grateful for their generosity and thoughtfulness. Thank you, Southeast Christian Church, for recognizing and celebrating the hard work and dedication of teachers!

Let's show our heartfelt appreciation for our incredible instructional tutors!! They're always there to lend a helping hand and boost our learning to the next level. With their super skills and endless patience, they make sure no student gets left behind. Let's show them some love for all the hard work and dedication they bring to our classrooms every single day!

OMES Families, Our school is being proactive in response to potential weather forecasts for tomorrow. Today, each student will be sent home with a Chromebook. BCPS hasn't made any school decisions for tomorrow at this time. However, our school is working to ensure we are prepared for any potential decision. Our hope and intention is to have a normal school day tomorrow.

Let's hear it for our fantastic 2nd grade team! They're amazing at making school feel like a second home. With their magic teaching powers, they make learning fun and easy. From counting to reading, they help us grow smarter every day. Lets hear it for our amazing 2nd grade teachers!

Big shoutout to our awesome 1st grade teachers! They're like superstars in the classroom, making learning fun and exciting every day. They're really good at helping us learn new things and being kind to everyone. Let's give them a big high five for being so amazing!

Today was a day filled with warmth and gratitude as our teachers and staff felt deeply appreciated. Thanks to the generous gesture from Kings Baptist Church, who provided a delicious breakfast for our dedicated educators. The support and recognition from the community made today truly special. Thank you so much to all!

This week's community spotlight goes out to Pediatrics of Bullitt County. Thank you to Pediatrics of Bullitt County for generously donating lunch from Subway for our amazing teachers at Old Mill Elementary School! Your kindness and support mean the world to us, and your thoughtful gesture during Teacher Appreciation Week truly brightened our day. We are so grateful for your partnership in caring for our educators and showing appreciation for their dedication to shaping young minds.

Let's celebrate the superheroes of the kindergarten world – our phenomenal teachers and assistants! With boundless energy and endless enthusiasm, they transform classrooms into vibrant places of learning and growth. From teaching ABCs to nurturing friendships, they instill a love for learning that lasts a lifetime. To these remarkable educators, thank you for being the guiding lights in our children's first steps into the big world of education.

This week we will be celebrating all of our amazing Teachers and Staff members. Today we are going to start off celebrating our fabulous pre-school teacher and assistant. This dynamic duo sprinkles joy and learning into every moment! From the twinkles in their eyes as they greet each child, to the nurturing guidance they provide, they create a magical place where little minds blossom. Their patience knows no bounds, their creativity is endless, and their dedication is unwavering. Thank you for all you do for our students.

Happy Derby Day! Our 3rd and 5th graders put their hard work to the test last week as we continued to celebrate Derby week. 3rd graders went through the engineering and design process to create their very own bed for our first OMES bed race! 5th graders went through the engineering and design process to create their own hot air balloons for our OMES hot air balloon glow! #effectivecommunicators #productivecollaborators #koalascreate

Have a great 3 day weekend! https://youtu.be/Oerycif5PF0?si=Ua5tA303M4mx9Lz1

This week's student spotlight goes out to Placide Ndakiranirwa. "Placide has made amazing growth on his most recent ACCESS test. He has worked hard all year to achieve this." -Mrs. Foushee

Join us in welcoming Ms. Frazier to our school community! Ms. Frazier brings experience in teaching intermediate grades and is excited to start this new adventure with us. Let's give her a warm welcome and show her the amazing spirit of our school! Welcome to the Old Mill family, Ms. Frazier!

FINAL CALL for a 23-24 OMES yearbook. All books will be handed out on the last day of school. If you are unsure if you have purchased a book this school year please email Mrs. Compton at kaylee.compton@bullitt.kyschools.us.

Let's give a round of applause to our incredible principal on #NationalPrincipalsDay! Thank you for your dedication, leadership, and unwavering commitment to our school community. Your passion for education inspires us all. Here's to our amazing principal! #PrincipalAppreciation #Leadership #EducationMatters

Field Day is almost here! If you would be interested in volunteering at this years field day please click the link below to sign up. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B084AA8A82FABFA7-48960793-field#/

This week's community spotlight goes out to Dave from Valu Market for grilling out cheeseburgers for our staffs chow wagon on Friday. Thank you so much for always being a community partner.

📢 Attention 4th and 5th graders! Tomorrow kicks off our state testing at Old Mill! Remember, success starts with good habits: 🕖 Be at school on time! Arrive early to avoid any last-minute rush. 🍳 Start your day right with a healthy breakfast! Fuel your brain for peak performance. 😴 Get a full night's rest! 💪 Let's get pumped up to show off all the new learning we have put into our brains this year!