Milroy Elementary

Please take a moment to read our newest edition of Read Around Rush! In this edition, we will look back on some of the great things that happened in August and anticipate what's in store for the rest of the year. Click the link below to access the Read Around Rush Newsletter:

https://secure.smore.com/n/1ghtjz

Please note that tonight’s School Board meeting has been rescheduled to Tuesday, September 9, at 7:00 PM. The meeting will be held at the Rush County Schools Administrative Center. Thank you all for your flexibility!

Today, we celebrate the hard work, dedication, and achievements of workers everywhere! Whether you're studying hard, helping out at home, or contributing to your community, your efforts make a difference. Enjoy your well-deserved break and take time to recharge.

Let's continue to work together, learn together, and grow together! 💪✨

Check out the Rush County 4th Grade Girls Travel Basketball Team! If you're interested in joining or would like more information, please contact Samantha Eicher or Laura Bossingham.

📚🎒 Join us for Back-to-School Night this Monday!
Stop by to meet your child’s teacher, drop off supplies, and get a sneak peek at the classroom. We can’t wait to kick off an exciting new school year with you!

Welcome Back! We are so excited to see you at our Back-to-School Night on August 4th from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. We will also have a few booths from other organizations like Boys and Girls Club, Milroy PTO, and Fun &Faith! We cannot wait to see you there!

Join our Team! Milroy Elementary School is looking to hire a new instructional assistant. Please click the link below to apply:

https://www.applitrack.com/rushville/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?Category=Support+Staff&AppliTrackJobId=368&AppliTrackLayoutMode=detail&AppliTrackViewPosting=1

School will be starting back before you know it! Check out our MiES school supply list, and don't forget that registration opens this Wednesday!

MiES Supply List: https://5il.co/3lnqi

July 16th: Online Registration will be open and available for returning students. Kindergarten Round-Up participants will be able to complete the remainder of their registration on or after this date.

July 21st - 25th: Staff will be available in the buildings to take calls regarding registration.

July 23rd - 25th: In-person registration will be available. Families new to Rush County Schools will need to call to schedule an in-person appointment.

We are so excited to introduce Mrs. Jennifer Myers as the next principal at Milroy Elementary School!

Don’t forget that FREE Lunch is available at Rushville Consolidated High School until July 25th! All children ages 1 through 18 are eligible to receive free meals during May 28 th – July 25th at Rushville Consolidated High School Cafeteria Door 25 Monday – Friday, 11:00 A.M – 12:30 P.M (closed the 4th of July) Individuals ages 19 through 21 who have been identified as having mental or physical disabilities and are following Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) through their current enrollment in educational programs also are eligible for free summer meals.

Take a look at our summer lunch menu for July! For a printable version, please click on the link below! July Menu: https://5il.co/3hckj All children ages 1 through 18 are eligible to receive free meals during May 28 th – July 25th at Rushville Consolidated High School Cafeteria Door 25 Monday – Friday, 11:00 A.M – 12:30 P.M (closed the 4th of July) Individuals ages 19 through 21 who have been identified as having mental or physical disabilities and are following Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) through their current enrollment in educational programs also are eligible for free summer meals.

Registration for Rush County Schools will open in 30 days! Please check out all of our registration dates below: July 16th: Online Registration will be open and available for returning students. Kindergarten Round-Up participants will be able to complete the remainder of their registration on or after this date. July 21st - 25th: Staff will be available in the buildings to take calls regarding registration. July 23rd - 25th: In-person registration will be available. Families new to Rush County Schools will need to call to schedule an in-person appointment.

Join our Team! Milroy Elementary School is looking to hire a new classroom teacher. Please click the link below to apply: https://www.applitrack.com/rushville/OnlineApp/JobPostings/View.asp?AppliTrackJobId=358

Take a look at our summer lunch menu for June! For a printable version, please click on the links below! May Menu: https://5il.co/3hckl June Menu: https://5il.co/3hckk All children ages 1 through 18 are eligible to receive free meals during May 28 th – July 25th at Rushville Consolidated High School Cafeteria Door 25 Monday – Friday, 11:00 A.M – 12:30 P.M (closed the 4th of July) Individuals ages 19 through 21 who have been identified as having mental or physical disabilities and are following Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) through their current enrollment in educational programs also are eligible for free summer meals.

Come Join Us for a FREE Lunch at Rushville Consolidated High School beginning today! All children ages 1 through 18 are eligible to receive free meals during May 28 th – July 25th at Rushville Consolidated High School Cafeteria Door 25 Monday – Friday, 11:00 A.M – 12:30 P.M (closed the 4th of July) Individuals ages 19 through 21 who have been identified as having mental or physical disabilities and are following Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) through their current enrollment in educational programs also are eligible for free summer meals.

🎉 Celebrating the Retirement of Principal Lisa Wilson 🎉 After 30 incredible years in education, we are honored to celebrate the retirement of our wonderful principal, Mrs. Lisa Wilson, from Milroy Elementary School. Mrs. Wilson has dedicated her life to inspiring young minds, supporting teachers, and building a school community grounded in kindness, learning, and excellence. Her leadership at Milroy Elementary has been nothing short of transformative, marked by compassion, vision, and an unwavering commitment to every student’s success. From her warm morning greetings to her tireless behind-the-scenes work, Mrs. Wilson has touched countless lives with her encouragement and care. She has not only led our school, she has helped shape its heart and soul. As she steps into retirement, we bid her farewell with deep gratitude and best wishes for a joyful, relaxing, and well-deserved next chapter in her life. Mrs. Wilson, your legacy will live on in every classroom, every student, and every memory made at Milroy. You will forever be a part of our Milroy family 🐦

📚 Summer School Information – Elementary Students (Grades 2-3 ONLY) Student Eligibility: Invitation letters were sent home by elementary building principals to eligible second and third-grade students. If you're unsure whether your child was invited to attend, please contact your child’s building principal. 📅 Dates: Wednesday, May 28 – Tuesday, June 10, 2025 (weekdays only) 🕘 Time: 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. 📍 Location: Rushville High School 🚪 Drop-off & Pick-up: Door 25 (located behind the school near the cafeteria) 🚌 Transportation: Bus transportation will be provided for families who requested it. 📈 Retest Dates: June 9–10 🍽️ Lunch: A free summer meal program will be available from 11:00 – 11:30 a.m.

Come Join Us for a FREE Lunch This Summer! The Summer Food Service Program meals have a new name, now called SUN Meals! All children ages 1 through 18 are eligible to receive free meals during May 28 th – July 25th at Rushville Consolidated High School Cafeteria Door 25 Monday – Friday, 11:00 A.M – 12:30 P.M (closed the 4th of July) Individuals ages 19 through 21 who have been identified as having mental or physical disabilities and are following Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) through their current enrollment in educational programs also are eligible for free summer meals.

Join our Team! Milroy Elementary School is looking to hire a new Principal. Please click the link below to apply: https://www.applitrack.com/rushville/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?all=1&AppliTrackJobId=349&AppliTrackLayoutMode=detail&AppliTrackViewPosting=1