📣 Help us welcome Mrs. Rachel Troutman to the Old Mill family!
She’s joining our 3rd-grade team and brings with her a passion for teaching, a love for reading, and a heart for kids. We’re so excited for the energy and experience she’ll bring to our school! 💙🐨
Welcome to the Koala community, Mrs. Troutman—we’re so glad you’re here!
Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms, stepmoms, grandmothers, guardians, and mother figures in our Old Mill family!
Today we celebrate YOU—the ones who cheer the loudest, love the hardest, and support our students every step of the way. Your kindness, strength, and endless care make a difference in the lives of our students every single day.
Wishing you a day full of love, laughter, and a little time to yourself—you deserve it!
Girls on the Run has been hard at work this season, learning how to use our “I Can” power to overcome obstacles and gearing up for our 5k. These girls have shown tremendous resilience and teamwork throughout our practices, and we are so proud of their hard work!
What a way to wrap up an incredible week!
This morning, our staff enjoyed a build-your-own yogurt bar courtesy of our leadership team. Lunch was provided by Galan’s and the KOA, and we closed the day with raffle prizes packed with generous donations from our local business partners.
To our teachers and staff—you are so deeply appreciated. Thank you for pouring your hearts into our school every day!
Today we celebrate our phenomenal student support team—Ms. Kelty, Ms. Berry, Ms. Mindy, Ms. Stacey, Ms. Brittany, and Ms. Amanda! Whether it’s OT, PT, speech, nursing, or hearing support, you each play a vital role in ensuring every student thrives. Your care and expertise make all the difference, and we are so thankful for you!
To our fifth grade team—Mrs. Siegel, Mrs. Grady, Mrs. Calhoun, and Ms. Miller—thank you for leading our students through their final year at Old Mill with wisdom, energy, and heart. You prepare them not only for middle school, but for life. We appreciate you so much!
Today we celebrate the heartbeat of our school—our office staff! Mrs. Renee, Mrs. Becky, Mrs. Pam, Mrs. Katie, Mrs. Shawn—thank you for answering every call, soothing every worry, and juggling all the details with grace. You make Old Mill feel like home.
Let’s hear it for fourth grade! Mrs. Bleemel, Mrs. Dixon, and Mrs. Watson—your passion for learning and deep care for students make a lasting impression. You help them dream big, dig deep, and push forward. Thank you for all you do!
Last but certainly not least—a special thank you to Mrs. Guetig and Mrs. Mia Thomas. As our ARC chair and school psychologist, you bring both expertise and empathy to your roles. You advocate for students, support staff, and always keep the focus on what’s best for kids. We are so lucky to have you both!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
🏈💙❤️ 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
