Milan Elementary School

Know somebody who is 5 years old?
If you missed Kindergarten Registration, you can still register. Please fill out both pieces of information by going to the following links:
https://bit.ly/MESK2026 and https://bit.ly/MCSCfinalforms
If you have questions, please call the office at 812-654-2922.

MES FAMILIES: Do you know a teacher, staff member, bus driver, or administrator who deserves to be recognized? Now’s your chance to celebrate them in a BIG way! 💛🖤
It is not too late to drop a kind word or do the recommended minimum donation of $10 per staff member honored, you can give a special shout-out to someone who makes a difference at MES every day.
✨ Here’s the best part:
Each honoree will receive a large yard sign displayed at MES so our entire community can see just how amazing they are!
Your donation will also go toward supporting MES staff and students through various programs throughout the year.

📅 Signs will be displayed the week of May 4th

👇 Ready to honor someone special?
https://bit.ly/2026messtaff

Let’s come together to celebrate the incredible people who make MES such a great place! ❤️

Wow! 📚 Who knew an author would be so engaging and entertaining? Our K-4th students really enjoyed their visits with children's author, Daryl Cobb. Mr. Cobb gave great tips to our writers as he played his guitar, read his books, and sang songs. Thanks for coming to Milan Elementary!

MES FAMILIES: 📣 Smoke Signals – Weekly Update from Milan Elementary! 🖤💛

Our latest edition of Smoke Signals is here! Be sure to check it out for everything happening at MES this month.

✨ Highlights include:

Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week 💛
Important May dates (field trips, swim races, awards days, and more!)
Device collection reminders 📱
2026–2027 registration info now OPEN
Library book return deadline (May 8!) 🍩📚
PTO updates and ways to support our amazing staff
Community events and summer opportunities

There’s a lot happening as we head toward the end of the school year—don’t miss out on important reminders and celebrations! https://aptg.co/PP64BZ

Spanish edition: https://aptg.co/p9l2Pg

MES Construction Update: Sidewalks have cured. This week we are having a lot of painting going on. Things are taking shape!!! We cannot wait to see the finished product!!

Thank you for your leadership, patience, dedication, and for always doing what’s best for our students and staff. Milan Elementary is lucky to have you! 💛🖤

We appreciate all you do, Mr. Rohrig!

MES celebrated Bus Driver Appreciation Day with the bus drivers this afternoon. Mr Rohrig delivered a treat bag to his favorite bus driver.

📣 Milan Elementary Families – Check Out This Week’s Smoke Signals! 🖤💛

Our latest Smoke Signals Newsletter is here! Stay up-to-date with everything happening at Milan Elementary School.

Here are a few highlights you won’t want to miss:
✨ Important upcoming dates & events (field trips, awards days, last day of school, and more!)
🏊 Swim race schedule for grades 1–4
📚 Library book return deadline is May 8th
💻 Device collection dates coming soon (don’t forget chargers!)
🎉 PTO updates, staff appreciation opportunities, and Field Day volunteer info
📖 Helpful parent tips on reading and building grit at home
🎓 2026–2027 registration is NOW OPEN

⚠️ Reminder: If your child has a transportation change, please call the office—messages to teachers are not guaranteed before dismissal.

There’s a lot happening as we head toward the end of the school year—be sure to read through so you don’t miss anything! https://aptg.co/bKT88y

Spanish Edition: https://aptg.co/H5P_f0

If you missed Kindergarten Registration, you can still register. Please fill out both pieces of information by going to the following links:
https://bit.ly/MESK2026 and https://bit.ly/MCSCfinalforms
If you have questions, please call the office at 812-654-2922.

Did you know Milan Elementary wouldn’t run smoothly without our incredible secretaries? 🌟 Today we celebrate their kindness, organization, and all the little things they do every day to support students, families, and staff. Please join us in thanking Mrs. Bevis, Mrs. Hooker, and Mrs. Murray on Administrative Professionals Day!

MES FAMILIES: Check out this week’s Smoke Signals? Lots of good news! 🎉

Secretary’s Day is this Wednesday — huge thanks to Mrs. Bevis, Mrs. Hooker, and Mrs. Murray! 💛
MES Awards Days: See days and times in the newsletter🏆
Swim Races scheduled for May 11–12 — come cheer the swimmers! 🏊‍♀️
PTO “Honor a Staff Member” yard sign campaign is open! Recommend $10 donation — signs go up the week of May 4. 🌟
Incredible MES Construction Update!! Pics inside!
Check the newsletter for full menus, registration links, and MUCH MORE! https://aptg.co/DgjnCN
Spanish Edition: https://aptg.co/nPJczF

If you were wondering what event was happening at MHS last night, the MES Kindergarten and First Grade Students were having their Spring Music Program. Mrs. Thomas and the students were AMAZING. Check out the pictures and the amazing video of the audience participating with the students. https://bit.ly/MESmusic26

Milan has some Mathletes!! Our MES and MIS Math Bowl Teams competed in the local Math Bowl competition. Our MES team finished first in their division. Our MIS team finished first in their division. The MIS team was tied for the overall top site score, but came up short on a tie-breaker. Excellent job, Mathletes and coaches!!

MES FAMILIES:Ready for a busy spring at Milan Elementary? 🌼 Registration for the 2026–27 school year is OPEN (FinalForms link in the newsletter)! Important this week: Kindergarten Spring Concert — Thursday, April 16 at 6:00pm (students arrive 5:45pm) and 1st Grade Concert at 7:00pm (students arrive 6:45pm), both at Milan High School Gym. Mark your calendars: Awards Days on May 18 (Preschool & 4th) and May 19 (K–3). Plus: swim races in May, yearbook ordering info (deadline May 13), PTO staff sign campaign, and community events — everything you need is in the latest Smoke Signals newsletter. https://aptg.co/zgsQzQ

Spanish edition: https://aptg.co/QT8tF8

MES FAMILIES: Ready for spring at MES? 🌼📚 Smoke Signals Spotlight: • Still time to register for Kindergarten & Preschool — links/QRs in the newsletter! 🚌✏️ • K & 1st Spring Concerts — Apr 16 🎶 • Swim races (May 11–12) 🏊‍♀️ • Awards Days — May 18–19 🏆 • Yearbooks: $20 each — order by May 13 📘 • Community events, free sports physicals, and MORE! https://aptg.co/hqCq7K

Spanish Edition: https://aptg.co/2_0h7s

If you missed Kindergarten Registration, you can still register. Please fill out both pieces of information by going to the following links:
https://bit.ly/MESK2026 and https://bit.ly/MCSCfinalforms
If you have questions, please call the office at 812-654-2922.

MES FAMILIES:
Spring vibes at Milan Elementary! 🌼✨ Check out the dates & links ➡️ in this week's Smoke Signal newsletter.

• Apr 3 — Good Friday (No School)
• Apr 16 — K & 1 Spring Concerts @ MHS 🎤🎵
• Kindergarten & Preschool registration still open — https://bit.ly/MESK2026 🚌✏️
• Yearbooks — $20; personalization $5 — order by May 13 🖼️
• Swim Races — May 11–12 🏊‍♀️
• Milan Youth Football Camp (K–5) — May 2 (T-shirt & football included) 🏈
• Author Daryl Cobb visits May 6 — preorder due Apr 8 📚

https://aptg.co/FNBgMc

Spanish edition: https://aptg.co/qXnRPG

MES FAMILIES: Looking for school updates? 🌟 Kindergarten registration opens March 26 — appointments available by calling 812‑654‑2922. Also in this week’s Smoke Signals: community events (Easter Egg Hunt, library programs, Dollars for Scholars hat day), an immunization clinic at MES on March 26 (12–5 PM, registration code IN65942), K–4 volleyball camps, yearbook order info (deadline May 13), construction updates, and many more school happenings. Have questions about registration, immunizations, or yearbooks? Contact the office — we’re here to help! 📞🎶📚

https://aptg.co/7ykR40

Spanish Edition: https://aptg.co/cd3jlp

Kindergarten Registration is this week!! Call now to set up an appointment for this Thursday!!