Old Mill Elementary School

Our 4th graders took on a real-world challenge—planning a full Thanksgiving meal on a $299 budget! 🦃 They rounded prices, calculated food quantities, and used multiplication, division, and estimation to make sure their plans were reasonable. Such a fun + authentic way to bring math to life!

Our 5th graders became Revolutionary War journalists today! They took on different perspectives, analyzed primary sources, and gathered evidence to support their side. Such a powerful way to grow as Productive Collaborators and Effective Communicators!

Both our girls’ and boys’ teams finished as Runner-Up today, and we could not be more proud of how they represented our school on and off the court! A huge THANK YOU to our incredible coaches for pouring into our athletes all season!

🎙️✨ The OMES Koalas Podcast is BACK! ✨🎙️
We are so excited to launch our first episode of the 2025–2026 school year! Our brand-new podcast team has been hard at work bringing you all the highlights from around Old Mill Elementary sports, clubs, school events, interviews, and more!

Our Koalas have been busy, and they can’t wait to share it all with you!
🎧 Listen now and celebrate everything happening at OMES!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1uKLz3lMDV1q9kA5EdODoE?si=n1dAwW2ORuCHUixFDamcLQ

Check out Mrs.Joiners weekly update below! Have a great weekend! https://youtube.com/shorts/acFQS0LPHKg?feature=shared

The third graders at Old Mill are working on a special project to fix and improve our school’s Lost and Found system. As part of our research, we are gathering input from the people who use it most—students, parents and staff.

We’d love to hear your thoughts! Please take a moment to fill out the short Google Form below. Your feedback will help students understand what’s working, what’s not, and what solutions might make the Lost and Found easier for everyone.

Thank you for supporting our third graders and helping them make a real difference in our school community!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf1Xcxvxzke_tI56FbAlKsARLLRlrZPTMkiczOkBjFp8nvx6Q/viewform

It’s Dress for Success Day and Kona Ice Friday! Students are encouraged to dress as the career they dream about, and Kona Ice will be available for purchase today. Please refer to the images for details on dress-up expectations, career colors, and Kona Ice pricing. We can’t wait to see our Koalas shine bright and dream big today! 💛💙✨

Class Spotlight: Mrs. Welch’s Students

Shout-out to Mrs. Welch’s class! While reviewing expectations, we talked about focusing on being productive collaborators. Before I could even continue, the students jumped right in and began identifying other Graduate Profile skills they knew they would need to be successful with their challenge.

Their awareness, reflection, and ownership of their learning were incredible to see. This class truly understands what it means to grow, work together, and strive for success. Way to go, Mrs. Welch’s class you’re shining examples of what learner empowerment looks like!

Bullitt East Newspaper Staff Inspires Our 5th Grade Journalists! This week, the Bullitt East newspaper team visited our 5th graders to share how real reporters gather facts, interview sources, and write strong stories. Their visit kicks off our next Social Studies unit, where students will become Revolutionary War journalists and explore: “How can we tell the stories of the Revolution to help others understand its impact?”

🌟 Community Spotlight: Community Helpers & Entrepreneurs!

A huge thank you to A Cheap Tow, Salt River Electric, Valu Market Balloon, Logsdon Grading, and Mr. Tea for joining our OMES Pathways on Wheels event!

These amazing community members shared their expertise, tools, and experiences to show students how everyday careers and entrepreneurial ventures make a big impact in our community. From towing and construction to local business and creative services, students got a firsthand look at the skills, dedication, and creativity that drive these careers.

We are so grateful for their time and energy in helping our students explore the many ways they can make a difference in the world around them! 🛠️💡🎈

Today our 4th graders stepped into detective mode and modeled true Proactive Collaboration—a key part of our Bullitt County Graduate Profile. They analyzed clues, shared math strategies, and used multi-digit multiplication to solve their case files. Case closed! ✔️

Tomorrow is Makeup Picture Day! 📸

If your child missed our first Picture Day or you’d like them to retake their photo, they will have the opportunity to do so tomorrow at school.

Please make sure they are dressed and ready for pictures!

Our kindergarten students are diving into fables and lessons learned through storytelling! 📚 After identifying the message and moral in each story, they will create illustrations for our preschool students and teach them about the important lessons characters learn. We love watching our youngest learners become teachers, leaders, and storytellers!

Congratulations to our Old Mill Staff Member of the Year, Mrs. Denise Williams! 🎉 Mrs. Denise brings kindness, consistency, and heart to our school every single day. We are so grateful for the love and support she pours into our Koala family!

🎄 Christmas Food Drive! 🎁

Our school is collecting items to help families this holiday season! Each grade level has a special item to bring:

🍞 Kindergarten – Stuffing Mix
🧀 1st Grade – Mac & Cheese
🌽 2nd Grade – Cornbread Mix
🥫 3rd Grade – Green Beans
🥔 4th Grade – Instant Potatoes
🌽 5th Grade – Corn

📅 Collection Dates: November 19th – December 5th
📍 Drop Off: Place items in the beginning of your hallway

Let’s come together and make this Christmas a little brighter for those in need!

🧠 Learning + Creating in STEAM! Our 4th graders have been taking their thinking to the next level with Mrs. Compton as they explore the human brain. Students identified the major parts of the brain, learned what each part is responsible for, and are now beginning to design and sculpt their own brain models to show their understanding. We love seeing hands-on learning, creativity, and real-world application come to life at Old Mill! 💡

We’re excited to share that our Central/East End Family Night for Multilingual Families is happening this Thursday from 5:30–7:00 PM at Shepherdsville Elementary!

Check out our weekly update on the link below: https://youtube.com/shorts/T_CAwnx712I?feature=shared Have a wonderful weekend!

🎉 Congratulations to Old Mill Elementary’s Teacher of the Year — Mrs. Amanda O’Bryan! 🎉

Mrs. O’Bryan represents everything it means to be an Old Mill Koala — dedicated, caring, innovative, and deeply committed to every child who walks into her classroom. Her students thrive because she builds strong relationships, creates joyful learning experiences, and believes wholeheartedly in their potential.

We are so proud to honor her with this well-deserved recognition.
Please help us celebrate Mrs. O’Bryan! 💛🤍💙