Milan Elementary School

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 📚

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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! 📞🎶📚

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

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

Calling all incoming kindergarteners! We are now taking appointments for incoming kindergarteners! Call 812-654-2922 to make an appointment!!

CALLING ALL INCOMING KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS!!! The doors for MES are opened and the Fun, Facts, and Family event. Mr. Rohrig will be scheduling appointments tonight until 7:00pm. You can call the MES office at 812-654-2922 and schedule appointments starting tomorrow at 9am.

MES FAMILIES:Swipe through Smoke Signals highlights: Mar 11 Fun, Facts & Family Night (guest speakers + carnival games), Kindergarten registration opens Mar 26, Immunization Clinic Mar 26, IREAD3 testing info, yearbook orders, and reminders to check headphones + car line numbers. Spring Break next week! 🌼📚✨ School is closed Mar 16–20!
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Spanish edition : https://aptg.co/CYccrz

MES FAMILIES: Have you seen the latest Smoke Signals from Milan Elementary? 📣 Highlights this week: Read Across America Week (3/2–3/6) with daily dress-up themes, Spring Picture Day on March 6, IREAD3 testing for some 3rd graders and all 2nd graders, and our first annual Fun, Facts & Family Night on March 11 (5–7 PM) featuring guest speakers, community vendors, carnival games, and kindergarten sign-ups. 🎪📸

Other reminders: check cafeteria menus, order yearbooks (deadline May 13), preschool & kindergarten registration info, immunization clinic on March 26, and construction updates on the new building. Lots of info for all families!
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Spanish edition: https://aptg.co/Gn6Ytq

Milan Elementary School is excited to announce that registration for its 2026-2027 Paid Preschool Program will officially open on February 27, 2026.  Go to www.milan.k12.in.us and click on 'Registration.'  Then you will follow the directions of 'New Student.'  
Milan Elementary’s preschool program provides a high-quality, play-based learning experience designed to prepare students for kindergarten and long-term academic success. The program operates five days a week and focuses on developing foundational academic, social, and emotional skills in a nurturing school environment.
Enrollment Requirements:
Children must be 4 years old before August 1, 2026.
Students must be toilet-trained, unless enrolled through the ROD Special Education program.
A $100 deposit is required after registration to secure placement.
Families must complete the registration process through the Milan School Corporation website.
Parents and guardians may begin registering their child starting February 27, 2026.
Milan Elementary School takes pride in the success of its preschool program. Recent data shows:
100% of preschool students who remained at Milan Elementary passed the 2025 IREAD-3 assessment as third graders.
81% passed the 2025 IREAD-3 assessment as second graders.
90% entered kindergarten demonstrating or approaching kindergarten readiness on the 2025 Kindergarten Readiness Assessment (KRA).
These outcomes reflect the strong academic foundation students receive through the preschool program.
Families interested in learning more about MES Paid Preschool can visit:
https://bit.ly/MESpreschool
For additional information, please contact Mr. Travis Rohrig at Milan Elementary School.

MES 2nd & 3rd FAMILIES: Next week is the time for IREAD 3 to be administered. MES has been preparing our second and third graders for IREAD3 testing. Third grade parents, please note that if your child passed the IREAD3 as a second grader, they do not need to take the IREAD3 assessment. ALL SECOND GRADERS WILL TAKE THE IREAD 3 ASSESSMENT.

Please note, all students who take the IREAD3 MUST HAVE FUNCTIONING HEADPHONES.

Check out this folder for resources about the IREAD3. You can also view a video from Mr. Rohrig. https://bit.ly/MESparentdocs

MES Families: Need-to-know for MES families! 📣 • IREAD3 alert: ALL 2nd graders will take the assessment —all IREAD testers MUST have headphones! 🎧 • Family Fun, Facts & Family Night — WED 3/11, 5–7 PM: vendors, guest speakers, carnival games, prize drawings & kindergarten sign-ups. 🎪✨ • Picture Day 3/6 • Kindergarten registration begins 3/26 • Paid Preschool info + immunization clinic 3/26 Check the newsletter for links & details — call the office with questions.
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Spanish edition: https://aptg.co/Vp_tpT

Here is the latest update on the expansion at MES!! Almost all of the studs are set. We have made progress with plumbing and with HVAC. It is coming together!

Milan Elementary School is excited to announce that registration for its 2026-2027 Paid Preschool Program will officially open on February 27, 2026.
Milan Elementary’s preschool program provides a high-quality, play-based learning experience designed to prepare students for kindergarten and long-term academic success. The program operates five days a week and focuses on developing foundational academic, social, and emotional skills in a nurturing school environment.
Enrollment Requirements:
Children must be 4 years old before August 1, 2026.
Students must be toilet-trained, unless enrolled through the ROD Special Education program.
A $100 deposit is required after registration to secure placement.
Families must complete the registration process through the Milan School Corporation website.
Parents and guardians may begin registering their child starting February 27, 2026.
Milan Elementary School takes pride in the success of its preschool program. Recent data shows:
100% of preschool students who remained at Milan Elementary passed the 2025 IREAD-3 assessment as third graders.
81% passed the 2025 IREAD-3 assessment as second graders.
90% entered kindergarten demonstrating or approaching kindergarten readiness on the 2025 Kindergarten Readiness Assessment (KRA).
These outcomes reflect the strong academic foundation students receive through the preschool program.
Families interested in learning more about MES Paid Preschool can visit:
https://bit.ly/MESpreschool
For additional information, please contact Mr. Travis Rohrig at Milan Elementary School.

Milan Elementary School is excited to announce that Kindergarten Registration for the 2026–2027 school year will be held on March 26, 2026.
Families with children who will be 5 years old by August 1, 2026, are encouraged to begin preparing now for this important milestone. Kindergarten at Milan Elementary provides students with a strong academic foundation while fostering creativity, social development, and a love for learning in a supportive and engaging environment.
Parents and guardians may schedule their Kindergarten Registration appointments by attending the Milan Fun, Family, and Facts Night on March 11, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. This special event will allow families to learn more about the school, meet staff members, and gather important registration information.
Starting March 12th, parents can call 812-654-2922 to schedule a Kindergarten Registration appointment. Please note that those students currently attending the MES Paid Preschool program do not need to schedule appointments for Kindergarten Registration.
Milan Elementary School looks forward to welcoming the newest group of students and partnering with families for a successful start to their educational journey.
For more information, don't hesitate to get in touch with Milan Elementary School at 812-654-2922.

Is your child turning 5 by August 1? 🎉 Mark your calendars — Kindergarten Registration at Milan Elementary is coming soon! This is the first big step toward a wonderful school journey. 🚌📚 Make sure you save the date!

Have questions or need more info? Reach out to Mr. Rohrig at travis.rohrig@milan.k12.in.us.

MES FAMILIES: Here is your way to stay informed with our Smoke Signals newsletter. It includes important Save the Dates for Kindergarten Registration and Paid Preschool Registration, plus a calendar of upcoming school events and community happenings. https://aptg.co/yqPC00

Spanish edition: https://aptg.co/hBF0-k

Celebrating National School Counselor Week by recognizing the exceptional MES Counseling Team. Their daily work—providing social-emotional support, guidance, and partnership with staff—creates a stronger learning environment and contributes to student success. Thank you for your professionalism and dedication to our school community.