Students at MES will receive this form today in their Nicky folder or backpack to request meals for Friday through Sunday for our In-Person Learners. These meals will come home with students on the bus or with them as car riders and will NOT be delivered by school personnel. Please note that to in order to receive the first box on October 29th, this form must be... READ MORE >
Please see the following TCPS COVID-19 Decision Response document that will be used to guide decisions for students and staff related to COVID-19. READ MORE >
Welcome Back MES Families!We are so excited to see the faces of our newest MES Kindergarten Panthers in the morning and all of our returning Primary Academy Panthers on Wednesday! Our teachers have been busy working to make their classrooms a safe and nurturing place for student learning. In preparation for learning our teachers have asked me to share a few... READ MORE >
MORNING ARRIVAL: Students that will be transported by car will enter through the car rider lane as in years past. The lane closest to the sidewalk will be for MES students only. The outside lane will be for Jr/Sr High students that are transported by MES buses. Once buses are loaded (approximately at 7:45-7:50 am) both lanes will be open to MES families.IN ORDER TO... READ MORE >
Happy Monday MES Families,As we begin a new week and are one week closer to bringing students back to in-person instruction, we have begun to receive questions regarding attendance for both in-person and virtual instruction. On September 8th, KDE issued a guidance document that outlines the school's responsibility for recording student attendance/participation and... READ MORE >
Please see information from our School Nurse and District Health Coordinator regarding Immunizations for our Kindergarten and 6th grade students. You can find the forms on the district website at www.trimble.kyschools.us READ MORE >
Happy Tuesday MES Families,As we ease back into our full time school schedule, I know many of you are feeling the stress of re-acclimating your child to back-to-school mode. 🚍🏫 Please know that teachers are here to support you in this process and are available to provide tips for building stamina especially with our primary age students. Our recommendations... READ MORE >
Dear Parent/Guardian, Our most important function in Trimble County Schools is to provide the safest learning environment possible for all of our students and school staff members. Unfortunately, in recent years, Kentucky’s P-12 schools have experienced an escalation of terroristic threats being made by students with intent to do harm to either other students or... READ MORE >
Milton Elementary School is proud to be a Title 1 school. What is Title 1? Title 1 is the largest federally funded educational program. Federal program funding includes a wide range of direct assistance programs to local schools and districts which provide funding for programs that boost student achievement, and provide additional resources to engender a supportive... READ MORE >
Good afternoon! Chromebook pickup for Jr/Sr High students begins this week! Online Student Registration must be completed prior to issuing student devices. You may access the online registration tool on the district website, www.trimble.kyschools.us. Any parent requiring assistance with the registration process, or a reliable internet connection, will have the... READ MORE >
August 10, 2020Happy August MES Families,I wanted to pass on some additional information as we are just a little over 2 weeks until the first day of school. I know that there may still be some questions still hanging out there as we get closer to that first day. I have spoken to some of you over the phone or via messenger to help with answers based on current... READ MORE >
Good Morning MES Families, As we continue to plan for re-opening schools next month, one of the most important pieces of information we need is whether your child will be attending school in person or if they will choose the online option. We would appreciate your response by tomorrow, Friday, July 31st in order to determine class size and staffing. If you... READ MORE >
Life has changed as we knowit and so has our annual Back to School Fair. This year our fair will takeplace at the Trimble County Board of Education on August 7th from 9-5. Familieswill drive-thru to receive their school supplies, socks, underwear, shoes, andfree food. If families would like to shop for clothes they will have the optionof scheduling an appointment... READ MORE >
Dear MES Families,Today is the last day of school! It's hard to believe, but we made it. Today will be like no other last day in which we have celebrations and gatherings. Instead we will quietly close out the year with teachers entering final grades in empty classrooms and students turning in work to a tote in the lobby with no hugs and high fives from their... READ MORE >
PTO Elections 2020-2021 It is time to have the PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) elections for the 2020-2021 school year at Milton Elementary. The PTO does a number of great things for our school. If you would be interested, please call the school at 502-268-3322. If you do not get someone, please leave a message. Once the names... READ MORE >
Happy Friday and Mother's Day Weekend MES Families,We are officially down to the last five days of school. It's so hard to believe that our year is over and we haven't had children in our classrooms since March 13th. Our staff has been mourning the loss of seeing those smiling faces and hearing the chatter of voices every day. The school is a very lonely place... READ MORE >
MEDICATION PICKUP OUR NURSES WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS AND TIMES TUESDAY, MAY 5, 12PM-1:30PM MES and TC JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL MES Parents – May pick up medication at MES through the meal pickup line. Call 663-0061 and we will be bring it to your car BES and TC Jr/Sr High parents – May pick up medication at TC... READ MORE >
During this time of transition, school safety has morphed into safety in other environments. The COVID -19 Safety Pledge includes safety steps for students to take regardless of their location. Our students need to think smart and become comfortably familiar with healthy practices that will keep them and others safe. Our schools and students across Kentucky have... READ MORE >
SBDM Agenda MES Library and Via Google Meet https://stream.meet.google.com/stream/bde74769-af0b-484e-a057-16f293f2f974 April 27, 2020, 1:30 PM DRAFT Opening Business: Approval of the Agenda:Approval of the Minutes from the Previous Meeting: Good News Report: Public Comment: Student Achievement Report/DataKY Academic Standards Rollout: KPREP:No report at... READ MORE >
April 24, 2020 Dear MES Families, As we prepare to close the school year, we wanted to provide you with dates and logistics to ensure that you are prepared to successfully help your student complete and turn in their work, return technology, and to pick up student belongings. The week of April 27th-May 1st will be the last week of packet... READ MORE >
NTI Parent/Guardian Survey for Elementary Schools Parents and guardians, thank you for hanging in there with us through this unprecedented time! We want to hear from you. Let us know what you think of your child's NTI Experience. We welcome your feedback and will use this information as we continue to plan for instruction and ways in which to support you and... READ MORE >
Kindergarten Registration has been temporarily postponed to a later date. If you have an incoming kindergarten student and haven't already contacted Ms.Jill with your student's information you may still do so. When calling, we will ask you to provide your contact information so we can call to schedule an appointment when we are ready. If you receive our voicemail,... READ MORE >
Happy Monday MES! I hope that you all got to enjoy some sunshine and outdoor time with your families this weekend. I spent some much needed time of my own putting together new deck furniture with the intention of having my own little sanctuary in the sunshine.As we enter week three here are some things that you will need to know:We are currently scheduled to return... READ MORE >
Rainbow Breathing is a great way to refocus and refresh your mind when things become too hectic or stressful. It's great for kids and adults. Give it a try! READ MORE >
Happy Monday Everyone!Enjoy the start of the school week with Kid President's Pep Talk to Students and Teachers, one of my favorites! Keep being AWESOME everyone :-) READ MORE >
As the week comes to a close, I wanted to reach out and give families a pat on the back. Providing educational experiences for children in a normal world is hard work for a trained educator and very stressful for a family member who has not been trained as a teacher. You have been given the task of stepping to the role of your child's teacher and I see many of you... READ MORE >
Check out the book What If... by Samantha Berger read by Mrs. Shinn today. It has lots of ideas for being creative while at home allowing us to tap into art and music even sprinkling in being creative in the kitchen. Words to explore today include chisel and fate. How do you plan to use your creativity this weekend? Share on our Facebook page! Click on the link... READ MORE >
De-stressing and taking care of your emotional health is just as important as schoolwork. As you finish up your day, here is a great way to cool down and relax getting rid of the tension of the day. READ MORE >
March 13, 2020Dear Parents and Guardians,Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and Kentucky Department of Education Interim Commissioner, Kevin Brown, announced in a news conference yesterday that they strongly recommend all Kentucky school districts close for a two-week period, beginning Monday, March 16th.Therefore, Trimble County Public Schools will close for two... READ MORE >
Good afternoon Trimble County families, This is an update pertaining to the event ‘Mother Son Game Night’ that was originally scheduled for tomorrow evening (Friday, March 13, 2020). Due to some parental concerns and requests, we feel that it is in the best interest of our families to reschedule this event as a precautionary measure. There are NO... READ MORE >
Zachary Jones has been selected to represent Milton Elementary School as a Legislative Page in Frankfort, Kentucky. The Legislative Page Program provides students the unique and educational experience of serving legislators in the House Chambers during a legislative session. This program is sponsored by the Family Resource Youth Services Coalition of Kentucky... READ MORE >
In an effort to engage in continuous improvement, MES is asking for your feedback in a quick (3 question plus basic info) survey regarding your student's interactions with their teacher and your interactions with school staff. This feedback is an important part of our commitment to family and community engagement and the school improvement process. We hope that you... READ MORE >
Today Judge Executive Todd Pollock visited Milton Elementary to kick-off our 6th-grade PBL on Problem Solving Plastics addressing the impact of man-made materials on the environment. Mrs. Troxell's science students will be leading a school-wide effort to reduce and reuse in collaboration with Michaela Dziedzic, Solid Waste Coordinator. Ms. Dziedzic had a recycling... READ MORE >
NOTICE! REQUIRED FOR 2020-2021 PUBLIC SCHOOL HEALTH 2/5/2020 Dear Parent/ Guardian: Kentucky Public School Health Requirements include a Kindergarten and 6th Grade Physical along with state Immunization Certificate up to date. Your 5th grade student will require the following this year: □ 6th Grade Physical Preventative Health Care... READ MORE >
February 4, 2020 Dear Families, As a result of Senate Bill 1, all schools across the Commonwealth of Kentucky are working to ensure Safe Schools practices are in place. All schools will be working in collaboration with a Department of Criminal Justice marshal who will be completing a school security risk assessment. This report is then provided to the Center for... READ MORE >
This letter is being sent home as a reminder about prevention efforts to decrease the spread of influenza and other illnesses. Parents and Guardians, please continue to stress the importance of FREQUENT HAND WASHING. Hands should be washed with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Teach children to cover their nose and mouth with... READ MORE >
Order forms for yearbooks went home yesterday with students. They are on sale now through February 28th for $13. READ MORE >
Please check the updated bus routes to ensure that you have the correct bus/driver for transportation changes in Pick Up Patrol. READ MORE >
Milton Elementary School Non-Traditional Instructional Days Milton Elementary school will continue to provide quality instruction for our students in the event of inclement weather during non-traditional instructional days using a combination of traditional learning methods and web-based technology using a blended learning model. Notifications Families will be... READ MORE >
November 15, 2019 Dear Trimble County School Families: Trimble County Schools have been approved once again, to offer “Non-Traditional Instructional” (NTI) days, also known as RAIDER DAYS for the 2019-2020 school year. This means that Trimble County Schools will be allowed to deliver content to students so that they can learn at home on bad weather or... READ MORE >
3rd & 4th grade teachers are now scheduling Parent-Teacher Conferences on November 18th & 21st between 3:30-5:30 pm. Please watch for information in your child's folder to sign up. You may also email or call to schedule a time. Teacher emails are located on our school website at http://trimblecountyky.apptegy.us/o/milton-elementary-school/staff READ MORE >
Dear MES 5th & 6th-grade families, As the end of the first grading period has passed, our students are ramping up and busy working with their classmates, teachers, and mentors to apply their learning — and the results are inspiring! I want to share with you some of the successes we’re seeing each and every day through our hands-on projects and goal... READ MORE >
Please join us the week of October 28th in celebrating Red Ribbon Week in order to educate our children about the importance of staying drug-free! READ MORE >
MES will be hosting a two-day event designed to help your kindergartner transition to school. Students will start their day with breakfast and experience a taste of what it will be like to start school. Transportation will be provided if needed. Please contact the school or register below to let us know if your child will attend and if he/she will ride the bus. We... READ MORE >
Open House will be held on Tuesday, August 6th from 5:30-7:00 pm. This will be a meet and greet opportunity with no set times. In September we will invite families out for a Primary Academy Night, a 3-4 Team Night, and a 5-6 Team Night in which you and your child will be in your child's classroom learning about what a day in their life as an MES student looks... READ MORE >
April 16, 2019 Dear Parents: This school year is rapidly drawing to a close. Our KPREP testing window is scheduled for May 6-10 for our 3rd-6th grade students. The school days following this (May 13-17) will be make-up days. ... READ MORE >
Head Start and Preschool Screenings and Preschool registration for the 2019-20 school year will take place on March 22nd and April 19th at the Trimble County Board of Education located at 116 Wentworth Avenue in Bedford, KY (the old middle school). You can use sign-up genius to register for a time slot to have your child screened or you can call Shelby Webster at... READ MORE >
Special Announcement: As a result of input provided by the Educational Innovations Work Group during the development of Kentucky's new accountability system and as indicated in Senate Bill 1 (2017), the state is adopting an expanded view of instruction, assessment and accountability. That view has resulted in the launch of the Competency Education and Assessment... READ MORE >
March 29th, 2019 Dear MES 4th-6th grade Families, On Wednesday, May 1st 2019 at 6:00 P.M., we will have our annual Spring program in the Milton Elementary Gym. This year the spring program will be shared with the 6th grade band. The 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students, in general music, will perform a total of six pieces. In the program students will be sitting... READ MORE >