📚 Calling all future Kindergarten families! 🎒
Is your child starting Kindergarten at BCPS this fall? They’re eligible for our FREE Summer Reading Academy through Waterford Early Learning!
✅ 150 spots available
✅ Runs June 9 – August 1
✅ Online, adaptive reading program
✅ 15 minutes a day at home
✅ Personalized support from a BCPS Coach
This award-winning program helps our youngest learners build confidence and essential early literacy skills before the first day of school. Let’s set them up for a strong start! 🚀
🔗 Visit the website to register. Spots will go fast! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSch2pNcJF39tD6xnKAuyZhea2ZnKFcx6wceVBdNmAjQj3FBOA/viewform
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🎬 Konkou Kreasyon Mayo: Limyè, Ri, Aprantisaj!🌟 N ap lanse konkou konsepsyon mayo lekòl 2025-2026 nou an, epi nou vle mete travay atistik youn nan elèv nou yo sou mayo a!🎨 TÈM: Limyè, Ri, Aprantisaj – Panse ak vibe zetwal sinema, moman tapi wouj, limyè klere, ak prezantasyon elèv ekstraòdinè nou yo ak kominote lekòl la!⭐️🎥✨🖍️ GID: • Elèv yo dwe kreye desen yo—tanpri pa gen èd granmoun! • Travay atistik yo dwe reprezante tèm nan byen klè: Limyè, Ri, Aprantisaj • Soumèt yo dwe sove epi soumèt kòm yon fichye JPEG • Se pou yo fonse, kreyatif, epi apwopriye pou lekòl la!📧 KIJAN POU SOUMÈT: Voye desen ou pa imèl bay Madan Joiner nan Brittany.Joiner@bullitt.kyschools.us🗓️ Dat limit pou soumèt: 24 jen🏆 Gayan an ap: • Resevwa yon mayo gratis ak desen gayan li a • Y ap rekonèt li kòm designer ofisyèl pou mayo Old Mill 2025–2026 la • Desen li a ap parèt nan tout lekòl la! Nou pa ka tann pou nou wè kreyativite a klere—limyè, kamera, aksyon!🎬
Happy Father’s Day! 💙
Today we celebrate all the dads, grandpas, stepdads, uncles, and father figures who show up, cheer loud, lend a helping hand, and lead with love. Thank you for being role models, supporters, and heroes in big and small ways.
Help us give a big Koala welcome to Mrs. Lauren Rittman, our new Kindergarten Instructional Assistant! She’ll be teaming up with Mrs. Yocum and bringing lots of joy, creativity, and heart to our youngest learners. We’re so happy to have her join the Old Mill family—welcome, Mrs. Rittman! 💛📚🦕
🌟 We want to hear from you! 🌟
Our staff shows up every day with heart and intention, and we know there are so many moments worth celebrating. We also love hearing how students are showing the skills that will help them thrive, not just in school, but in everyday life.
If a teacher or staff member has made a difference in your child's life, or if your child is demonstrating one of the graduate profile skills at home, please let us know. We’ll be sharing some of these shoutouts on our social media each week as a way to celebrate the great things happening in our school community.
https://forms.gle/gdVsoHC7ykzffpcA8
Big congratulations to Mrs. Bray and Mrs. Myers for completing their Rank One through the UK Changemakers program! Your commitment to growth and leadership is something to celebrate. We’re so proud of you both!
Today, some of our teachers started training for Project Lead The Way—a hands-on program that brings STEM learning to life! We’re excited to bring this resource to Old Mill and can’t wait for our students to experience it!
Hi, Old Mill Families! Just a quick reminder—if you haven’t completed online registration for your child, they will not be placed on a class list when those are released. It’s important to get this done as soon as possible to ensure they have a spot! Need help? Call us at 502-869-3200—we’re happy to assist!
https://www.bullittschools.org/page/online-registration
Mark your calendars for our back-to-school dates!
School Supply Lists Are Here!
We know summer just kicked off, but you never know when a great sale will pop up—or when you’re ready to get a head start! Supply lists for all grade levels are now available. You can find them:
✔️ In your inbox
✔️ On our BCPS app
✔️ On our school social media pages
✔️ In hard copy form at the front office
Let us know if you need help accessing them—we’re happy to assist!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UBsOwfWR3Mq3tPzuAPhbnrIdya4eWqVXDjRXLjUDPCQ/edit?usp=sharing
🌞 iReady 夏季挑战：整个夏天都保持生长！📚🧠研究表明，学生在暑假期间可能会损失长达两个月的学业进步——这种现象被称为“暑期滑坡”。但每周只需花40分钟学习阅读和数学，就能帮助学生避免这种损失，甚至促进其进步！因此，我们推出了“暑期iReady追踪挑战”！✅每周完成 40 分钟的阅读和数学✅在追踪器上用颜色填上方框（电子版或纸质版）✅把它带到开放日，赢取惊喜奖品！如果您想要打印版，前台也准备了复印件。别担心，我们也可以查看您孩子的学习记录！让我们在这个夏天保持敏锐——因为学习不会因为学校放假而停止！🌟
The halls may be quiet, but our hearts are so full! Here are some highlights from our last day together!
Calling all incoming kindergarten families!
BCPS is offering FREE access to Waterford Early Learning for all incoming kindergarteners!
This program helps your child build early reading, math, and science skills through fun, 15-minute daily activities at home.
This morning we kicked off the day with our annual Last Day Staff Breakfast and a special celebration for Mrs. Gentry’s retirement. We are so grateful for the many years she has poured into education and the impact she’s had on countless students and staff. Thank you, Mrs. Gentry—you will be deeply missed!
This week's student spotlight goes out to all 3rd grade students.
"The entire 3rd grade helped fill up 13 garden beds with the soil that was delivered. They are doing an amazing job taking ownership of this project, adding different components to the garden for each of their research areas. What would have taken me hours and hours of work, they were able to complete in 2 30 minute chunks!" -Mrs. Thompson
Yesterday, we celebrated a joyful milestone at OMES as our kindergarteners and 5th graders were honored in a special promotion ceremony! Families and staff gathered to recognize the incredible growth and accomplishments of these students. Kindergarteners beamed with pride as they crossed the stage, marking the completion of their very first year of school, while our 5th graders celebrated the end of their elementary journey and the exciting transition to middle school. The event was filled with smiles, applause, and a few happy tears—thank you to all the families, teachers, and staff who helped make the day so memorable!
LAST CALL! Tomorrow is our big Yearbook Signing Event!
If your student hasn't purchased a yearbook yet but would still like one, we have a few extras available.
To double-check availability, please email Mrs. Compton. kaylee.compton@bullitt.kyschools.us
Our 2nd Annual 5th Grade Breakfast was a hit!
We’re soaking up every moment with our soon-to-be middle schoolers. A huge shoutout to Craig’s Jamerican and Mr. Tea for cooking up a delicious breakfast for our crew! We are so grateful for your support and time! 💙🐨
The Class of 2025 walked our halls one last time today—and wow, what a moment. 💙
We saw familiar faces, shared big hugs, and felt all the emotions. Watching our former students come back home was such a gift.
Once a Koala, always a Koala. 🐨
A huge thank you to our amazing PTO for sponsoring the popcorn bar for our 3rd–5th grade students! It was the perfect way to celebrate their hard work and perseverance on the KSA test. We appreciate your continued support in making school feel special for our kids! 🍿👏
