Today’s Staff Appreciation festivities were made extra special thanks to some longtime friends of Old Mill!
We kicked off the morning with breakfast from Sanders Ridge and a gift card raffle generously donated by Kings Church Baptist Church. Lunch was provided by our amazing partners at Pediatrics of Bullitt County, featuring Zaxby’s, and staff received sweet and salty pretzel door hangers as a fun surprise! Mt. Washington Smoothies also kept us energized with refreshing teas.
We are so thankful for these incredible partners who have consistently shown up for our staff year after year. Your continued support means the world to us!
Mrs. Joiner is doing everything she can to keep the CATS on top—including guarding the bucket like her job depends on it! She’s not about to trade her blue and white for red and black. We’ve got TWO more weeks until the final tally—will her bucket-sitting strategy pay off, or will she be rocking red for a whole week? Stay tuned, Koalas!
Let’s give it up for our second grade stars—Mrs. Osborne, Mrs. Polson, Mrs. Welch, and Ms. Marinesi! You balance high expectations with big hearts, and your classrooms are full of wonder, warmth, and growth. Thank you for the joy you bring to your students every day!
To our custodial team—thank you for being the steady hands that keep our building clean, organized, and running like clockwork. Your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed, and your pride in Old Mill shows in everything you do. We appreciate you more than words can say!
Our third grade team—Mrs. O’Bryan, Mrs. Gentry, Ms. Krom, and Ms. Whittaker—makes a big impact with every lesson, laugh, and lightbulb moment. You help students stretch and grow with confidence. We are so grateful for the work you do and the love you give!
Good Luck to our OMES Archery team. They will be shooting at 10:15 at the National Archery Tournament tomorrow morning!
A huge thank you to the Calhoun Family and our amazing PTO for treating us to delicious muffins and a fantastic lunch today! And many thanks to State Farm for the beautiful (and tasty!) cake that added the perfect finishing touch to our day!
Let’s give a big round of applause to our café crew! From early mornings to lunchtime rushes, you serve with a smile and make sure our students are well-fed and ready to learn. Your kindness and consistency make a huge impact every single day. We appreciate you so much!
🏈💙❤️ It’s a House Divided here at Old Mill! Team CATs or Team CARDS—who’s gonna take the win?! 💥
🧢 Don’t forget—tomorrow is $1 Hat Day in support of our Special Olympics fundraiser! Every dollar gets dropped in your team’s bucket, so rep your team with pride and let’s fill those buckets, Koalas! 🐨💰
This week's student spotlight goes out to Julia, Nyxen, Maddie, and Valarie. "Shoutout to these amazing fifth graders for putting together a fantastic math lesson for our first-grade students! The little ones had a blast learning from and spending time with their fifth-grade teachers. Thank you all for your hard work and leadership!" -Mr. Ezell
To our amazing bus drivers—you are the first friendly face many of our students see each morning, and the last one they see at the end of the day. Thank you for keeping our Koalas safe and cared for on their journeys to and from school. Your role is essential, and we are so grateful!
Our first grade team—Mrs. Bray, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Jump, and Mr. Ezell—brings learning to life with love and laughter. You build confidence, curiosity, and character in every child who walks through your doors. Thank you for all you do to make first grade such a special place to grow!
Today was another incredible day of Staff Appreciation Week at Old Mill!
We were so excited to host Craig’s Jamerican and Mr. Tea food trucks—thank you for filling our day with flavor and fun! Big thanks to Church of the Crossroads for the sweet delivery of Nothing Bundt Cakes! And our staff lit up with joy as classroom wishlist goodies were delivered straight to their doors. We’re so grateful for our amazing team!
Have you heard the exciting news?!
Our natural playground is officially open, and Phase 1 is complete! Thanks to the support of our PTO and school community, students are already enjoying the slide, obstacle course, sand pit, and climbing rocks—and they LOVE it!
The next round of APEX fundraising will help bring Phase 2 to life, and we can’t wait to keep building this outdoor space where learning and play come together.
Today we’re celebrating the powerhouse behind the scenes—our instructional support team! Thank you to Mrs. Reibert, Mrs. Marker, Mrs. Keown, Mrs. Lindsay Miller, Mrs. Wood, Mrs. Deutsch, Mrs. Forman, Mrs. Carlisle, Mrs. Clan, Mrs. Bleemel, Mrs. Nuckolls, and Ms. Michel. Whether it’s coaching, intervention, tutoring, or stepping into any classroom at a moment’s notice, each of you plays a vital role in helping our students and staff succeed. Your flexibility, support, and heart make a lasting impact every single day. We appreciate you deeply!
Today we’re celebrating our mighty “Special Forces” team! Ms. Clements, Mrs. Hodges, Mrs. Foushee, Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Phillips, Mrs. Campos, Ms. Amanda, Mrs. Marrs, Ms. Michelle, Ms. Bailey, Ms. Laura, and Ms. Tori—your compassion, flexibility, and commitment to students is simply unmatched. You go above and beyond every single day, and we are so thankful for you!
Let’s hear it for our incredible Related Arts team—Mrs. Compton, Mrs. Mason, Mrs. Boston, and Mrs. Biglari! From creativity in the arts to movement, music, and innovation, you each bring something special to our students’ day. You help our Koalas express themselves, explore their talents, and experience learning in meaningful, hands-on ways. Thank you for making Old Mill a vibrant and dynamic place to grow!
Day 1 of Staff Appreciation Week was a hit!
We hope our incredible staff felt all the love today! From relaxing hand massages at the Kozy Koala Hand Spa, to a delicious breakfast provided by the Pinkerton and Marinesi families, a pizza lunch from the Meyers family, and sweet treats from the Figg family—it was a day full of appreciation (and full bellies!). We are so thankful for our amazing school community for helping us kick off this week in the best way!
We’re starting Staff Appreciation Week by shining the spotlight on two of the best—Mrs. Wortham and Ms. Maddie! Our preschool team brings joy, patience, and a whole lot of love to our youngest learners each and every day. Thank you for laying the foundation with such care and heart!
It’s time for the ultimate showdown—Cats vs. Cards for a great cause!
Starting TODAY, we’re joining Bullitt County Public Schools in raising money for Special Olympics Kentucky through a little friendly competition.
Old Mill families and staff, choose your team and donate to help us meet (or beat!) our $800 goal!
