🎉 CHALLENGE ALERT! 🎉
Good morning! Today’s the day for a surprise challenge! Mrs. Joiner will POP IN to a random class meeting and pull one lucky student’s name for a special reward—lunch with the principal OR a round of HORSE on the basketball court—the winner’s choice!
💥 Students MUST be present in their class meeting to qualify, so pump them up during your morning meeting! No one knows when or where she’ll pop in, so be ready!
NTI Week Update
Starting today through the end of the week, all students will be participating in NTI (Non-Traditional Instruction). We miss our students so much and can’t wait to connect virtually!
Please make sure your child is following their teacher’s schedule and logging in at the designated meeting times. We’ve also got a few surprise activities planned to keep the week fun and engaging!
Safety remains our top priority as parts of our county are experiencing flooding. Thank you for your flexibility and support as we make the most of this situation—together.
📢 Exciting news, Old Mill community! College & Career Week is just around the corner, happening from April 21-25! 🎓✨ We have a week full of activities and themed dress days to show your school spirit. Don’t forget to check out the flyer for all the details!
Help us give a big Old Mill welcome to Jessica Hill, who is joining our amazing 3rd-grade team next school year! With 15 years of teaching experience, Jessica brings her passion for learning and love for kids to Bullitt County. We’re so lucky to have her on the team! 💙
Say hello to Renee Coleman, the newest addition to our OMES team next school year! Renee comes to Old Mill with six years of teaching experience and a heart for kids and the community. She’s excited to serve right here in Mt. Washington and be part of the OMES family. Help us give her the warmest welcome! 💙
Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day!
We’re so grateful for our amazing paraprofessionals who support, encourage, and care for our students every day. You make a difference, and Old Mill is better because of you!
Spring Break Check-In, Koalas!
Old Mill families, we want to hear from YOU!
How’s your spring break going so far?
React to this post to let us know:
Like – for a relaxing week at home
Love – for an exciting adventure or trip
Care – for sweet family time
Wow – for trying something totally new
Haha – for some spring break silliness
Feel free to drop a photo or comment below to show us what you’ve been up to—we miss our Koalas and can’t wait to see your smiling faces soon!
As we prepare for the upcoming school year, it’s important that all families complete the online registration process. This ensures we have up-to-date information and can plan accordingly for staffing, class placements, transportation, and more!
Don’t wait—complete it today!
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Our seedlings are growing strong and soaking up the sunshine! It won’t be long before they make their way to our school garden. We can’t wait to watch our students nurture them and see the fruits (and veggies!) of their labor come to life!
Have a wonderful spring break!
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Attention current 5th graders. Please see the flyer below from Mr. Fudge at MWMS about the 6th grade band.
🎉 Help us choose our 2025–2026 School Theme! 🎨
Students, families, and staff—your voice matters! 🌟
Cast your vote and be part of the excitement as we pick the theme that will shape our year together at Old Mill!
🗳️ Vote here: https://bit.ly/4hOR0bO
Shoutout to Ainsley Lawrence and Max McGlamery for serving as the Photography Club representatives at the 5th Grade Dance! As self-directed navigators and productive collaborators, they took the lead in running the photo booth and capturing lasting memories on the dance floor. Thanks to their hard work and dedication, students will have fantastic photos to look back on from this special night! 📸🎉
Tomorrow is Spring Picture Day! We will also be taking class pictures, so don’t forget to bring your best smile. We can’t wait to see everyone dressed for spring!
This week's teacher spotlight goes out to Mrs. Mason. Mrs. Mason works hard every day to create an environment where our students can develop a true love for reading. From curating engaging book selections to fostering a welcoming space in the library, she goes above and beyond to make literacy come alive for our students. Thank you for your dedication and passion, Mrs. Mason!
Skate Nights are the best nights!
Dear Old Mill Elementary Families,
Every two years, the Old Mill Elementary PTO conducts an election for parent representatives to serve on the School-Based Decision Making (SBDM) Council for the upcoming school year. We are currently accepting nominations for the 2025-2026 SBDM Parent Representatives for two positions.
Any parent with a child attending Old Mill Elementary during the 2025-2026 school year is eligible to run. SBDM representatives are required to attend a training session (six hours for new members, three hours for returning members) and participate in monthly meetings.
If you would like to nominate a parent candidate (or self-nominate), please complete the attached form. The nominee must sign the bottom of the form to confirm their acceptance of the nomination.
Deadline for nominations: Friday, March 28, 2025
Should there be more than two nominees, an election will be held in April. The two nominees receiving the most votes will serve as the 25-26 OMES SBDM Parent Representatives.
We appreciate your support in this important process! If you have any questions, please reach out.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe6l62AWl9Fp6OQ6LlFVabkSU7yJb9T7uQUjf3RZ3VI1e7nCw/viewform
We are incredibly grateful to Chelsea Crick for generously donating her time and expertise to make our STEAM Night a success! Chelsea was the mastermind behind all the beautiful balloon work, transforming our event space with her creativity and skill. Her hard work added a special touch that made the night even more memorable for our students and families. Thank you, Chelsea, for sharing your talent with us! 🎈💙
Shoutout to our incredible PTO for their support of our staff and students! From biweekly treats and special lunches to sponsoring events like the 5th-grade dance and Spring Carnival, they go above and beyond to make OMES a special place.
Their dedication to our school community is a true example of the BCPS Graduate Profile – Community Contributors! We are so grateful for all they do!
Congratulations to the winners from our Family STEAM Night! We loved seeing so many families come together to explore, create, and problem-solve. A huge thank you to our amazing FRC and Derrick Meyers for donating the incredible prizes—your generosity made the night even more special!
