I want to share how grateful we are to the Milan community for your patience and flexibility during the reunification of Milan Elementary students from Milan High School today. We know transitions like this can take extra understanding, and your support meant so much to all of us. Thank you to our bus drivers, students, staff, and everyone who helped make the process run as smoothly as possible. A special, heartfelt thank-you to our office staff teams for coordinating everything on short notice. Mr. Langferman and Mr. Prifogle were excellent hosts today. Everyone's care and hard work are deeply appreciated.
Mr. Rohrig
Mr. Rohrig
MES FAMILIES: 📣 Have you read this week’s Smoke Signals? It’s a great way to stay connected with what’s happening at Milan Elementary—from important school reminders to family and community events.
🎶 Music program dates are set for the semester: • Grade 4: Veterans Day, Nov. 11 at 9:00 a.m. at MHS
• Grade 2: Christmas Walk, Nov. 28 at 6:30 p.m.
• Grade 3: MHS Cafeteria, Dec. 9 at 6:00 p.m.
📱 There’s also an important update: school messaging and behavior tracking are moving from Bloomz to MyPowerHub. More information is coming soon. For now, email is the best way to contact your child’s teacher.
https://aptg.co/BGdyF7
Spanish Edition: https://aptg.co/ghrlq9
🎶 Music program dates are set for the semester: • Grade 4: Veterans Day, Nov. 11 at 9:00 a.m. at MHS
• Grade 2: Christmas Walk, Nov. 28 at 6:30 p.m.
• Grade 3: MHS Cafeteria, Dec. 9 at 6:00 p.m.
📱 There’s also an important update: school messaging and behavior tracking are moving from Bloomz to MyPowerHub. More information is coming soon. For now, email is the best way to contact your child’s teacher.
https://aptg.co/BGdyF7
Spanish Edition: https://aptg.co/ghrlq9
MES FAMILIES: Red Ribbon Week starts now! 🎀 Reminder: Picture Retake Day is Wed, Oct 28 — bring original package for retakes. Early dismissal this week + lots of upcoming events (Veterans Day program, CARES Halloween Dance). Check the newsletter for full dates & device return info. Questions? Call the office: 812-654-2922. #MES #RedRibbonWeek
🎉 Milan Elementary Weekly Update: Important dates you don't want to miss! 🎉
Red Ribbon Week: Oct 26–30 (Oct 30 — costumes allowed after school; no masks/face paint/weapons) 🎀
Picture Retake Day / Absentee Photos: Oct 28 — bring original package for a free retake or order online (order code in newsletter). 📸
CARES Halloween Dance: Oct 31 at 12:00 PM (MES Gym) — $5/family; CARES students free 🕺👻
Veterans Day Program: Nov 11 at MHS — breakfast at 8:00, program 9:00 🇺🇸
Daylight Saving Time: Set clocks back Nov 1 ⏰
https://aptg.co/nJlzx7
Have a great week!
Spanish edition: https://aptg.co/dhLPrc
🎉 Milan Elementary Weekly Update: Important dates you don't want to miss! 🎉
Red Ribbon Week: Oct 26–30 (Oct 30 — costumes allowed after school; no masks/face paint/weapons) 🎀
Picture Retake Day / Absentee Photos: Oct 28 — bring original package for a free retake or order online (order code in newsletter). 📸
CARES Halloween Dance: Oct 31 at 12:00 PM (MES Gym) — $5/family; CARES students free 🕺👻
Veterans Day Program: Nov 11 at MHS — breakfast at 8:00, program 9:00 🇺🇸
Daylight Saving Time: Set clocks back Nov 1 ⏰
https://aptg.co/nJlzx7
Have a great week!
Spanish edition: https://aptg.co/dhLPrc
MES PARENTS: 📣 This week’s Smoke Signals is here! 📣
Catch the latest news for Milan Elementary School families, students, and community.
🧡 Unity Day — Wednesday, Oct. 21: Wear orange for kindness and inclusion! #UNITYeveryDAY
📬 Report cards come home Wednesday.
📞 Transportation change? Call the MES office at 812-654-2922.
🔴 Red Ribbon Week: Oct. 26–30! Friday costumes are worn in the afternoon only; no masks, blood, weapons, or face paint.
📸 Picture retakes: Oct. 28.
👻 SCARES with CARES Halloween Dance: Oct. 31, 1–2:30 p.m.
📖 Read the full 10.19.2026 Smoke Signals at https://aptg.co/rJr1y6
Spanish edition: https://aptg.co/KRZBCL
Catch the latest news for Milan Elementary School families, students, and community.
🧡 Unity Day — Wednesday, Oct. 21: Wear orange for kindness and inclusion! #UNITYeveryDAY
📬 Report cards come home Wednesday.
📞 Transportation change? Call the MES office at 812-654-2922.
🔴 Red Ribbon Week: Oct. 26–30! Friday costumes are worn in the afternoon only; no masks, blood, weapons, or face paint.
📸 Picture retakes: Oct. 28.
👻 SCARES with CARES Halloween Dance: Oct. 31, 1–2:30 p.m.
📖 Read the full 10.19.2026 Smoke Signals at https://aptg.co/rJr1y6
Spanish edition: https://aptg.co/KRZBCL
MES PARENTS: Welcome back from Fall Break, Milan families! 🍁 The latest Smoke Signals newsletter is packed with important info: weekly breakfast/lunch menus, upcoming events (Princess Night 10/14, Flu Vaccine Clinic 10/16, Picture Retakes 10/28, SCARES dance & Trunk-or-Treat 10/31), device return/payment notices, Red Ribbon Week (10/26–30) details, attendance reminders, and PTO fundraiser updates. IMPORTANT: If your student has a transportation change, PLEASE call the office at 812-654-2922 — don’t rely on messages to teachers. 🎒📸🎃https://aptg.co/9j2hC8
Spanish Edition:https://aptg.co/cskhKC
Spanish Edition:https://aptg.co/cskhKC
Milan Elementary really showed up and showed out at the Pumpkin Show last night. There was an INCREDIBLE crowd of support for Daphne and Knight. Congrats to both on a great performance! Knight was crowned Prince of the Pumpkin Show.
MES FAMILIES: Our latest Milan Elementary School Smoke Signals newsletter is ready! 📰
There’s lots of important information for our MES families, including:
📅 Important upcoming dates & events
🍎 Breakfast & lunch menus
📚 Field trip reminders
📖 Yearbook information
💉 Flu vaccine clinic information
🏫 Fall Break details
📈 Attendance reminders
📝 Homework tips & parent resources
🤝 Community news and more!
Take a few minutes to look through this week’s Smoke Signals so you don’t miss important information from Milan Elementary!
https://aptg.co/hsHsTr
Spanish Edition: https://aptg.co/68ZJDd
There’s lots of important information for our MES families, including:
📅 Important upcoming dates & events
🍎 Breakfast & lunch menus
📚 Field trip reminders
📖 Yearbook information
💉 Flu vaccine clinic information
🏫 Fall Break details
📈 Attendance reminders
📝 Homework tips & parent resources
🤝 Community news and more!
Take a few minutes to look through this week’s Smoke Signals so you don’t miss important information from Milan Elementary!
https://aptg.co/hsHsTr
Spanish Edition: https://aptg.co/68ZJDd
Happy National IT Day to our tech guru, Mr. Spencer! We thank you for your work in keeping us "connected."
MES FAMILIES: Ready for Homecoming week at Milan Elementary? 🎉
This Thursday (9/17) is Hawaiian Day — break out the leis and bright colors! 🌺 Friday (9/18) is Black & Gold Day — show your Milan spirit! 🖤💛
Plus: yearbooks are here (extras for $20 — first come, first served). Don’t forget to call the office for transportation changes (812-654-2922) and check the weekly menu and events in this week’s Smoke Signals! Plus check out the new upcoming events at the Milan Public Library!
Spanish edition: https://aptg.co/zGQ4b3
MES FAMILIES: Back-to-school buzz at Milan Elementary! 🎒📚 Yearbooks are in, School Smiles dentist is Sept 8–9, Scholastic Book Fair Sept 10–11, eLearnin on 9/11, Parent Teacher Conferences on 9/10 &9/11, and Fall Break starts Oct 2. Check lunches, dress code reminders, and bus note details — call the office for transport changes: 812-654-2922.
https://aptg.co/4N_32z
Spanish Edition: https://aptg.co/MgrhyN
https://aptg.co/4N_32z
Spanish Edition: https://aptg.co/MgrhyN
🎃👑 We have some ROYAL news to share! 👑🎃
Milan Elementary is so excited to have Daphne & Knight representing MES in the Versailles Pumpkin Show Prince & Princess Contest! 🖤💛
Come out and cheer on these two on September 24th at 7:00 PM as they represent our school!
Milan Elementary is so excited to have Daphne & Knight representing MES in the Versailles Pumpkin Show Prince & Princess Contest! 🖤💛
Come out and cheer on these two on September 24th at 7:00 PM as they represent our school!
MES FAMILIES: 📣 SMOKE SIGNALS HIGHLIGHTS - Week of August 31st 📣
Happy Monday, Milan Elementary families! Here's what's happening this week:
🌈 CHARACTER COUNTS WEEK CONTINUES! Let's show our colors: • Monday 9/1 - Wear ORANGE for Fairness • Tuesday 9/2 - Wear RED for Caring • Wednesday 9/3 - Wear PURPLE for Citizenship
📸 PICTURE DAY IS TOMORROW (Tuesday, Sept 2)! Don't forget to order online using code: 0094241IN Backgrounds may vary - design it your way when you order online!
📚 BOOK FAIR IS COMING! Mark your calendars: • Thursday, Sept 10: 3-7pm • Friday, Sept 11: 8am-3pm Location: MES Library Set up your Book Fair eWallet now at
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/milanelemantaryschool(opens in new tab)
👪 PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES • Evening conferences: Thursday, Sept 10 • eLearn Day/Conferences: Friday, Sept 11 Watch for sign-up information from your child's teacher!
🏀 GIRLS BASKETBALL CAMP (Grades 3 & 4) Four Saturday sessions: Sept 6, 13, 20, 27 | 1-2pm at MES Gym
📖 YEARBOOKS ARE HERE! Ordered yearbooks go home this week. We also have a few extras for sale at $20 each - first come, first served!
https://aptg.co/Q9NJgl
Spanish edition: https://aptg.co/1dSKJv
MES FAMILIES: Good morning! This week the Smoke Signals is packed with many different clubs and activities for students to get involved in. It is unbelievable to think we have been in school for two weeks!
Be on the lookout for information about Parent Teacher Conferences. We will be having parent teacher conferences in September this year. https://aptg.co/F__0cq
Spanish edition edición en español: https://aptg.co/81H5rK
Be on the lookout for information about Parent Teacher Conferences. We will be having parent teacher conferences in September this year. https://aptg.co/F__0cq
Spanish edition edición en español: https://aptg.co/81H5rK
MES PARENTS: Good evening, Milan Elementary families! ☀️
Your latest Smoke Signals newsletter is packed with important updates:
📅 Mark Your Calendars:
Picture Day: Sept 2
Parent Conferences: Sept 10-11
Volunteer/Chaperone Deadline: Oct 1
There are many more important updates inside. Read it here: https://aptg.co/N14KD5
Spanish edition: https://aptg.co/TPslz6
Your latest Smoke Signals newsletter is packed with important updates:
📅 Mark Your Calendars:
Picture Day: Sept 2
Parent Conferences: Sept 10-11
Volunteer/Chaperone Deadline: Oct 1
There are many more important updates inside. Read it here: https://aptg.co/N14KD5
Spanish edition: https://aptg.co/TPslz6
MES PARENTS: What a fantastic start to the school year — thank you, parents and guardians! 🎉 Your support makes all the difference. You will find the Smoke Signals newsletter for this week. If you have any questions or need help, please don’t hesitate to call the school office — we’re happy to assist.
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https://aptg.co/Cz960Q
Spanish edition: https://aptg.co/c5mQ3q
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https://aptg.co/Cz960Q
Spanish edition: https://aptg.co/c5mQ3q
ATTENTION, MILAN ELEMENTARY PARENTS! 📣
Please take a moment to check your child’s transportation plan in Final Forms and make sure it is correct.
🚍 We will follow the transportation plan listed in Final Forms.
If your child needs a different way home for a particular day, please make sure we have a change documented:
📝 Send a note with your child to turn in to the office for that day
📞 OR call the MES office to let us know about the change
Thank you for helping us keep dismissal safe, organized, and efficient! We appreciate your help in making sure every child gets home the right way. 💛🖤
Please take a moment to check your child’s transportation plan in Final Forms and make sure it is correct.
🚍 We will follow the transportation plan listed in Final Forms.
If your child needs a different way home for a particular day, please make sure we have a change documented:
📝 Send a note with your child to turn in to the office for that day
📞 OR call the MES office to let us know about the change
Thank you for helping us keep dismissal safe, organized, and efficient! We appreciate your help in making sure every child gets home the right way. 💛🖤
KINDERGARTEN PARENTS: As promised, I am attaching the slides from Kindergarten Orientation. https://bit.ly/mesKorientation26
A reminder that Kindergarten students do not come to school until Tuesday of this week.
A reminder that Kindergarten students do not come to school until Tuesday of this week.
MES PRESCHOOL PARENTS: Good evening! As promised, here are the slides from Preschool Orientation. https://bit.ly/mesPreKorientation26
A reminder that their first day of school will be this Wednesday.
See you soon!
A reminder that their first day of school will be this Wednesday.
See you soon!
MES ROLLING START: Just a reminder that MES has a rolling start to the school year. On August 10th, we will have 1st-4th graders attend. On August 11th, we will have Kindergarten-4th graders attend. On August 12th, we will have Preschool-4th graders attend. If you have questions, please contact the MES office.
MES FAMILIES: Hooked on back-to-school prep? 🎒✨ I made a short video walking through the MES student handbook — top highlights + important updates you and your student should know. If you have questions, don't hesitiate to reach out to Mr. Rohrig or Mrs. Schutte!
https://bit.ly/MEShandbookparent26
https://bit.ly/MEShandbookparent26
