Old Mill Elementary School

📢 We're Hiring for the 2025-2026 school year! 📢 Old Mill Elementary is looking for a dynamic, student-centered Assistant Principal to join our leadership team for the 2025-2026 school year! 🌟 Who We Are: Old Mill Elementary is a collaborative, innovative, and student-first school with a strong culture of learning and leadership. We believe in building relationships, fostering a love for learning, and ensuring that every child reaches their full potential. 💡 What We’re Looking For: ✅ A passionate leader with a heart for students, staff, and families ✅ A collaborator who thrives in a team-oriented, growth-focused environment ✅ An instructional leader who supports high-quality teaching and learning ✅ Someone committed to positive school culture and student success 📅 Apply Today! 🔗 Apply here: https://bullittky.schoolspring.com/

This year, our Related Arts team has been implementing micro-credentials in K-5, providing students with an opportunity to showcase their growth and achievements in their related arts classes. These micro-credentials highlight students’ mastery of essential “power standards” in subjects like music, art, library, physical education, and STEAM. Once all evidence is submitted and criteria are met, students will earn a micro-credential to recognize their accomplishments! You’ll have the chance to see these young artists, musicians, athletes, and innovators in action during our Spring Showcase! Students will proudly display some of the work they are most passionate about, giving you a glimpse into their learning journey. We can’t wait to celebrate their success together!

We hope everyone has a wonderful weekend! Click below for this week's update: https://youtube.com/shorts/-CQFv3PiGVg?si=eIRns6GGEhYNiEdq

Our fourth-grade students had the incredible opportunity to learn from Jessica Thornton, Economic and Community Development Director for the City of Mt. Washington, and Erica Meadows, Manager of Events! 🎤🏙️ As part of our Destination Kentucky PBL, they shared valuable insights about our community, growth, and the importance of local development. 🌎🏡 A huge thank you to these amazing professionals for inspiring our students and helping them explore the impact of economic and community development! 👏💡 #DestinationKentucky #PBL #CommunityConnections #FutureLeaders

Today, Hadley Boone, Quinn Hartness, and Selina Forman proudly represented Old Mill Elementary at the Gifted Education Proclamation Signing in Frankfort! As winners of our 5th-grade Gifted Education Month contest, they earned the opportunity to visit the Capitol Building, tour the historic halls, and advocate for gifted education alongside other students from across the state. We are so proud of these students for their creativity, hard work, and leadership!

📢 Attention Future Old Mill Elementary Families: Early Kindergarten Registration will happen on March 10th! Why Register Early? ✔️ Ensure a smooth transition for your child ✔️ Receive important school updates & events ✔️ Help us plan for an amazing kindergarten experience Spread the Word! If you know a family with an incoming kindergartener, tag them in the comments or share this post! Click on the link below to secure your spot for that day! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0D49ACAA23A4FA7-55079414-kindergarten#/

Dear Old Mill Families, We wanted to inform you that our Class Basketball Games have been rescheduled to March 4-6. The game times will remain the same as originally scheduled—only the dates have changed. Please update your calendars, and we hope to see you there cheering on our students! Thank you for your flexibility and continued support.

Kindness Week begins on Tuesday! 💙

We can't wait to see everyone back on Tuesday. Have a great rest of your weekend! Check out Mrs. Joiner's weekly update here: https://youtube.com/shorts/HRsUAv981vs?si=AYAmhFD3u4AzlSNd

🚨 We're Hiring! 🚨 Old Mill Elementary is looking for a passionate and dedicated Assistant Principal to join our team! If you're ready to make an impact in a collaborative, student-centered environment, we want to hear from you. 📍 Apply today at the link below: 🔗 https://bullittky.schoolspring.com/

Next week, we’re kicking off Kindness Week with the American Heart Challenge! 💪💓 As Community Contributors, our students will learn about heart health while making a difference for an incredible cause. Stay tuned—more information will be coming home soon! Let’s show our Old Mill hearts by spreading kindness and giving back!

🌟 Did you know Old Mill Elementary has a Kindness Club? 🌟 The OME Kindness Club is all about spreading kindness through action! On the day pictured, our students helped keep our school beautiful by picking up litter around campus. Small acts like this make a big difference in our community! We’re so proud of these students for leading with kindness! 💛

Happy Counselor’s Week! 🌟 We are so incredibly grateful for the kindness, patience, and dedication you bring to OMES every single day. Your support and guidance make such a difference in the lives of our students, staff, and families. You have a special way of making everyone feel heard, valued, and cared for, and our school is a better place because of you. Thank you for all that you do—you are truly amazing! 💙

📢 3rd Grade Fraction Survey – We Need Your Help! 📢 Our 3rd graders are diving into fractions, and we want to make their learning experience as authentic as possible! We're asking families to take a quick survey to share how they use fractions in everyday life—whether it's cooking, shopping, building, or anything in between. Your responses will help our students see the real-world importance of fractions and deepen their understanding. Click the link below to take the survey. Thank you for supporting our young mathematicians! 🧮✨ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_WqkYxLjwBmtuHXb-poKFUcS9KQEn7kZ-mReKBmsNrVqyJw/viewform

🏀 OMES Class Basketball Games – February 11-13! 🏀 Get ready to cheer on our students as they hit the court for the OMES Class Basketball Games! Check the flyer for your student's game times and shirt colors. We can't wait to see everyone bring the energy and school spirit! 🎟 Reminder: The games will be cashless, so please purchase your tickets online using the links below. See you there! 🏆👏 Tuesday: https://bullittschools.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/2063/501/False/True Wednesday: https://bullittschools.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/2064/501/False/True Thursday: https://bullittschools.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/2066/501/False/True

For over 15 years, Pediatrics of Bullitt County (POBC) has been a committed partner in supporting the health and well-being of children in our community. POBC played a key role in launching and funding Old Mill Elementary’s Wellness Club, which has long promoted nutrition and physical activity. Recognizing the evolving needs of our students and families, we are expanding this partnership to include a broader focus on mental health, physical health, and overall well-being. Through the Whole Child, Whole Community – Stronger Together Initiative, we aim to provide meaningful resources and support that help families navigate the challenges of raising healthy, thriving children. In order to do this, we need your help! Below is an attached link that will send you a feedback survey. This survey is designed to help us better understand the needs of our school community so we can focus on the topics and resources that matter most to you. https://forms.gle/THmihDDMnnjgwGag9 Please note that this survey is completely anonymous—we are not collecting any personal or HIPAA-protected health information. Our goal is to gain insight into how we can better support student wellness together. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and being part of this important initiative!

💜Old Mill Elementary is applying to become a Purple Star School! 💜 We are dedicated to supporting our military-connected students and families by providing valuable resources and a welcoming community. As we work toward earning the Purple Star designation, our goal is to ensure that military families feel supported, connected, and appreciated. 📲 Explore helpful resources here: www.kypurplestar.org/resources Join us in showing our gratitude for the brave men and women who serve our country! 🇺🇸💙

We are so proud of our Old Mill Elementary Academic Team for their outstanding performance in the district competition today! Our students showcased their hard work, dedication, and incredible knowledge, bringing home some amazing results: 🥉 Social Studies: Lucy – 3rd place 🥉 Science: Selina – 3rd place 🔢 Math: Zoey – Tied for 5th place 📖 Language Arts: Selina – 5th place 🎨 Arts & Humanities: Quinn – 3rd place, Lucy – Tied for 1st place ✍️ Writing Composition: Lucy – 5th place, Julia – 4th place 🤔 Quick Recall Team: 2nd place ✨ Overall Team Placement: 3rd place! ✨ A huge shout-out to their coaches, teachers, and families for supporting them along the way!

Have a great weekend, everyone! We can't wait to celebrate the 100th day with you on Monday! https://youtube.com/shorts/tXeGUeEhsyE?si=dYJr5AYsrps6t0XK

The new Young Athletes program at OMES invites children into a world that promotes inclusive play and understanding. The program aims to bring children with and without intellectual disabilities together, encouraging social inclusion and building skills through age-appropriate activities and games. It focuses on supporting families, promoting physical fitness, and teaching children the importance of staying active, eating healthy, and drinking water. Benefits of participation include significant improvements in motor skills, enhanced social and emotional growth, and better sport readiness. Young Athletes also fosters acceptance and understanding among all children, helping them to value each other’s talents and abilities all while having fun.