Old Mill Elementary School

Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. As we enjoy time with family and friends, may we pause to reflect on their sacrifice and the freedoms they helped protect. ❤️🤍💙

Yearbook Signing Day is so much more than signatures on a page. It’s a chance for students to reconnect with former teachers, visit classmates from years past, share memories, and celebrate the relationships that make our school community so special. From kindergarten to 5th grade, our hallways were filled with smiles, laughter, and reminders of just how connected our Koala family truly is. We love opportunities that bring our entire school community together, and today was one of those days. 🐨

We hope everyone has a wonderful three day weekend! https://youtube.com/shorts/j10c_kXmYGU?feature=shared

The 5th Grade Breakfast tradition lives on! This morning, our teachers put on their chef hats and, alongside amazing parent volunteers, served up a delicious breakfast for our 5th graders. A big thank you to everyone who helped make this special tradition possible as we celebrate this incredible group of students before they head off to middle school!

🚨 FOAM PARTY UPDATE! 🚨 The race to 100% Online Registration is heating up! 🔥 🥇 Ms. Bader – 96% 🥇 Mrs. Marinesi – 96% 🥉 Ms. Osborne – 86% 👀 Right on their heels... ⭐ Mrs. Coleman – 84% ⭐ Mrs. O’Bryan – 84% Remember, the FIRST THREE classes to reach 100% Online Registration will earn a Foam Party on the last day of school! 🎉🫧 Families, if you haven't completed your child's Online Registration yet, now is the time! Every registration counts and could help your class secure a spot in the foam party celebration.

Good Afternoon OMES Families, As we prepare for the 2026-2027 school year, we wanted to ensure everyone is aware of our change in school times for next year: -Doors Open: 8:50 AM -Instructional Hours: 9:10 - 4:05 PM -Dismissal Begins: 4:05

So proud of our Old Mill Elementary staff for presenting today at the BCPS 3rd Annual Educator Showcase! 💙💛 Our team shared powerful examples of authentic learning, student engagement, and meaningful work happening inside our classrooms every day. ✨ “Journey to the Showcase: Developing our Graduate Profile” Presented by Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Bleemel, Mrs. Coleman, Ms. Marinesi, and Ms. Bader This session highlighted how Old Mill students are developing and showcasing the Bullitt County Graduate Profile competencies through authentic learning experiences, reflection, and student-led showcases. Staff shared the journey of helping students become effective communicators, innovative problem solvers, productive collaborators, and self-directed learners through meaningful, real-world learning opportunities. ✨ “Making Learning Matter” Presented by Mrs. Troutman Mrs. Troutman shared how HQIRs, instructional tools, and community partnerships can be used to bring authentic learning to life by making classroom experiences relevant and engaging for students. Her session focused on helping students connect learning to the real world through purposeful tasks, deeper thinking, meaningful application, and authentic partnerships that extend learning beyond the classroom walls. ✨ “Authentic Learning Through Reformers” Presented by Mrs. Grady Mrs. Grady showcased how students moved beyond simply learning about historical reformers to becoming reformers themselves. Students explored connections between historical changemakers, modern issues, and real student concerns while creating authentic projects and persuasive pitches focused on improving their school and community. Her work emphasized critical thinking, collaboration, civic engagement, and helping students see how lessons from the past still connect to their lives today. We are so proud of the passion, innovation, and leadership our staff continues to demonstrate. Thank you for representing Old Mill so well and for continually creating experiences where learning truly matters for kids!

Tomorrow state testing begins for 3rd grade! 💪

We hope everyone has a great weekend! https://youtube.com/shorts/_hmhbdDqQmc?si=YDpmSgTF1LlN_v8B

🌟 Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Rittman 🌟

We are so thankful for Mrs. Rittman and the joy, creativity, and encouragement she brings to our Old Mill family each and every day! During testing season, she went above and beyond by creating amazing posters and signs to motivate and inspire our students. Her thoughtful touches have truly brightened our hallways and helped spread positivity throughout the building.

Mrs. Rittman’s talent and kindness shine through in everything she does, and we are so lucky to have her as part of our school family. Thank you, Mrs. Rittman, for helping make Old Mill such a special place for our students and staff! 💙✨

✨ Community Spotlight ✨

A huge THANK YOU to To A Tee, the Logsdon Family, and the Jugan Family for their incredible generosity during Teacher Appreciation Week! Their thoughtful donations helped make our teachers and staff feel so loved, celebrated, and appreciated for all they do each and every day.

We are so grateful for community members and families who continuously support our school and help make OMES such a special place. Your kindness truly made a difference this week! 💙

What an incredible day at the track meet yesterday at BEHS! We are so proud of our students for their hard work, determination, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Our Koalas represented Old Mill so well! Overall Team Results: 🥉 Overall: 3rd Place 🥉 Boys Team: 3rd Place 🥈 Girls Team: 2nd Place Individual & Team Placements: 🏃 Boys 100 🥈 Henry 🏃 Boys 200 🥈 Nathan 🏃 Boys 400 🥉 Henry 🏃 Boys 800 🥉 Eli 🏃 Boys 4x100 Relay 🥉 Thaviru, Noah, Nathan, and Henry 🥎 Boys Shot Put 🥉 Nathan 🏃 Boys Long Jump 🥇 Eli 🏃 Girls 200 🥈 Hayes 🏃 Girls 400 🥈 Arya 🥉 Hayes 🏃 Girls 800 🥈 Cason 🏃 Girls 1600 🥈 Arya 🥉 Marianne 🏃 Girls 4x100 Relay 🥈 Hayes, Caroline, Cori, and Cason 🥎 Girls Shot Put 🥈 Cason We are so proud of every student who competed, encouraged teammates, and gave their best effort. Thank you to our coaches, staff, and families for supporting our students every step of the way! 💙

🚨 The race to the FOAM PARTY is heating up! 🫧🎉

These classes are currently leading the way in online registration completion! The first THREE classes to reach 100% will earn a Foam Party on the LAST day of school!

🥇 Bader – 95%
🥈 Marinesi – 74%
🥉 Whittaker – 71%

Let’s finish strong, Koalas! 🐨

Families, be sure to complete your child’s online registration as soon as possible to help your class move closer to the finish line! 💙💛

Friendly reminder for our Old Mill families: Lunch visitors will be unavailable during the next two weeks due to state testing. During testing, lunch schedules may shift and space is very limited throughout the building. Thank you for your understanding and support as we work to provide a smooth and focused testing environment for all students!

Tomorrow is the first day of state testing for our 4th and 5th grade students! We are so proud of the hard work, growth, and perseverance our students have shown all year long.

Happy Mother’s Day to all of the incredible moms, grandmothers, stepmoms, guardians, and mother figures in our Old Mill community! 💙💛 Thank you for the countless ways you love, support, encourage, and advocate for our students each and every day. Your impact reaches far beyond the walls of our school and helps shape the hearts and futures of our Koalas. Today, we celebrate YOU and the difference you make through your strength, compassion, sacrifice, and unconditional love. From all of us at Old Mill Elementary, Happy Mother’s Day! 🐨✨

At Old Mill Elementary, our students work hard each day to show our C.R.E.A.T.E. expectations. This month, we are especially proud to recognize students who consistently demonstrate ALL of our CREATE expectations in every setting — from the classroom to the hallway, cafeteria, playground, and beyond! These students lead by example, encourage others, make positive choices, and help make Old Mill a kind, safe, and supportive place to learn and grow.

Congratulations to our CREATE All-Star Koalas! We are so proud of the leaders you are becoming!

Have a wonderful weekend, OMES! https://youtube.com/shorts/zWzdYKuK0o8?feature=shared

To our fifth-grade team, Mrs. Siegel, Mrs. Grady, and Ms. Miller, thank you for leading our students through their final year at Old Mill with care, strength, and purpose. You prepare them for what comes next while making this year meaningful and memorable. We appreciate you so much!

Let’s celebrate our fourth-grade team, Mrs. Bleemel, Mrs. Dixon, Mrs. Calhoun, and Mrs. Watson. Your passion for learning and your deep care for students leave a lasting impact. You push students to think deeply and grow with confidence. Thank you for all that you do!