Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Biglari
“One of our friends wandered into Nutcracker choir practice last week, picked up a music folder, and joined the group with confidence. Mrs. Biglari responded with patience, joy, and seamless inclusion — exactly what makes our school so special. 💛
Her calm presence and genuine embrace of differences reflect the core values we strive to follow every day. Thank you, Mrs. Biglari, for creating a space where all students feel included and supported.
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!
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! 💛🤍💙
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! 💛🤍💙
✨ Today is Graduate Profile Day! ✨
We are excited to continue celebrating Career Development Month with a schoolwide focus on the BCPS Graduate Profile!
Each student has chosen one competency to focus on this year, and today they’ll take part in conversations and activities that highlight how they are growing in that skill. To celebrate, students are invited to wear the color that matches their chosen competency:
💗 Productive Collaborator – wear pink
💙 Effective Communicator – wear dark blue
💜 Self-Directed Navigator – wear purple
🧡 Innovative Problem Solver – wear orange
💙 Community Contributor – wear light blue
💚 Mastery Learner – wear green
🪿💛 Goldie Goose has a new home!
Congratulations to Ms. Marinesi’s class for having the highest attendance in October! Their Gold Star attendance earned them our beloved Goldie Goose for the month! ⭐️
Student Spotlight: Penelope Burkhead
We want to recognize Penelope Burkhead for being an effective communicator! Penelope noticed a classmate who was upset and reached out with care, asking if they were okay and offering a hug. Her genuine compassion and kindness set a wonderful example for her fellow Koalas. We are so proud of her!
We want to recognize Penelope Burkhead for being an effective communicator! Penelope noticed a classmate who was upset and reached out with care, asking if they were okay and offering a hug. Her genuine compassion and kindness set a wonderful example for her fellow Koalas. We are so proud of her!
Digging into history! Our third graders transformed into paleontologists today and unearthed fossils right on our playground as part of our Kentucky Then and Now unit!
🌟 Koalas of the Month: Respect! 🌟
Being respectful isn’t just about good manners — it’s about listening, caring, and making choices that help others feel valued. These Koalas show respect by speaking kindly, working hard, following directions, and caring for our school community. They remind us every day that when we respect others, we all shine brighter! Here is a glimpse into our celebratory lunch! 🐨💙
🎄 An Old Mill Tradition is Back!
For the 4th year, our Nutcracker performance returns to the stage! Tickets are officially on sale now — don’t miss this magical holiday tradition.
Click the link below for the day you’d like to attend!
December 10:
https://bullittschools.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/4083/501/False/True
December 11
https://bullittschools.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/4084/501/False/True
For the 4th year, our Nutcracker performance returns to the stage! Tickets are officially on sale now — don’t miss this magical holiday tradition.
Click the link below for the day you’d like to attend!
December 10:
https://bullittschools.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/4083/501/False/True
December 11
https://bullittschools.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/4084/501/False/True
💻 Community Spotlight: The Gamerz Truck and Kentucky Drone
A big thank you to The Gamerz Truck and Kentucky Drone for joining our OMES Pathways on Wheels event!
These guests represented the Technology and STEAM pathway, giving students an exciting look at how technology shapes the world around us. From exploring the high-tech gaming truck to seeing drones in action, students were inspired by the innovation, creativity, and problem-solving skills that drive these careers.
We appreciate The Gamerz Truck and Kentucky Drone for sharing their passion for technology and helping our students see how learning in STEAM can lead to amazing future opportunities! 🎮🚀📸
A big thank you to The Gamerz Truck and Kentucky Drone for joining our OMES Pathways on Wheels event!
These guests represented the Technology and STEAM pathway, giving students an exciting look at how technology shapes the world around us. From exploring the high-tech gaming truck to seeing drones in action, students were inspired by the innovation, creativity, and problem-solving skills that drive these careers.
We appreciate The Gamerz Truck and Kentucky Drone for sharing their passion for technology and helping our students see how learning in STEAM can lead to amazing future opportunities! 🎮🚀📸
🇺🇸 Happy Veterans Day from Old Mill 🇺🇸
We had a wonderful morning at OMES honoring our nation’s heroes! A heartfelt thank-you to the BEHS Choir students for beautifully opening our program with the National Anthem. We also want to thank our special guests for joining us and spending time together over bagels and coffee. An extra special thank-you goes out to the veterans who volunteered their time to visit classrooms and share their stories and experiences in the military. Your service and words of wisdom made this day truly meaningful for our students and staff.
It was a great morning at Old Mill! ❤️💙
We had a wonderful morning at OMES honoring our nation’s heroes! A heartfelt thank-you to the BEHS Choir students for beautifully opening our program with the National Anthem. We also want to thank our special guests for joining us and spending time together over bagels and coffee. An extra special thank-you goes out to the veterans who volunteered their time to visit classrooms and share their stories and experiences in the military. Your service and words of wisdom made this day truly meaningful for our students and staff.
It was a great morning at Old Mill! ❤️💙
Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Siegel
Shout-out to Mrs. Siegel for putting service before self! Her willingness to step in and help others makes a big difference in keeping everyone supported and prepared. Thank you, Mrs. Siegel, for your dedication, teamwork, and positive impact across our school!
Shout-out to Mrs. Siegel for putting service before self! Her willingness to step in and help others makes a big difference in keeping everyone supported and prepared. Thank you, Mrs. Siegel, for your dedication, teamwork, and positive impact across our school!
🌟 Community Spotlight: Law Enforcement
A huge thank you to the LMPD Mounted Patrol, LMPD Detectives, and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office for taking time out of their day to be part of our OMES Pathways on Wheels event!
This amazing group represented the law enforcement pathway, giving students an up close look at their careers and daily responsibilities. Students had the opportunity to explore police vehicles, meet service animals, and engage with special equipment used to keep our communities safe.
We are so grateful for their commitment to serving and protecting and for inspiring our students to dream big about future careers in public safety! 💙🚓🐴
Happy National STEAM Day! 🎉 Today we celebrate the power of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in inspiring curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving. STEAM helps us explore new ideas, innovate, and see the world in exciting ways whether through building, designing, coding, or creating. A big shout-out to Mrs. Compton, our amazing STEAM teacher, for guiding students as they explore, invent, and create every day! 🚀🖌️🔬
Thank you to all the families who came out to celebrate Literacy Night with us! Our Related Arts team loved sharing how literacy connects to every area — PE, Performing Arts, STEAM, and Global Explorations — through fun, hands-on stations. Families also enjoyed listening to stories from our Masked Reader and guessing who was behind the mask, as well as creating their own “reading puppy buddies” to take home. It was such a wonderful evening of reading, creativity, and family fun — thank you for making it a success!
✨ Perspective in Action ✨
After reading Shaped by Tradition written by Patricia Millnan and exploring both the author’s and reader’s perspectives, our third graders experienced a challenge inspired by the artist himself — sculpting blindfolded! 🎨
Students quickly realized how their perspective on the artist’s work changed once they felt what it was like to create without sight. A powerful reminder that art—and understanding—often go far beyond what we can see.
