Help us give a HUGE congratulations to our 2024 Teacher of the Year and Classified Employee of the Year! Mrs. Tesch is one of our phenomenal 4th grade teachers, and Miss Shasta is one of our fantastic special education paraprofessionals. They work hard every day to help our students grow and succeed. Thank you to the both of you for everything you do!
14 days ago, McMillan Elementary Eagles
Mrs. Tesch and Ms. Shasta standing in school gym holding flowers, wearing sashes and tiaras, smiling
If you or someone you know has children ages 0-5, join us for the FREE Ready! For Kindergarten workshop at Frontier Elementary! The first workshop is this Thursday, 2/22, at 5:30 PM. Dinner and childcare are provided!
about 1 month ago, McMillan Elementary Eagles
Ready! For Kindergarten Information Sheet, "FREE" on the left hand side.
Purple and white informational graphic for the Ready! For Kindergarten workshop
McMillan students had a blast in their after-school soccer league!
3 months ago, McMillan Elementary Eagles
Students posing on grass holding certificates
Don't forget! McMillan's annual Drive Thru Read Night is happening this Thursday, November 16th.
5 months ago, McMillan Elementary Eagles
Drive Thru Read Night blue and gray flyer with a flashlight, car on a road, and books.
Our first round of Enrichment Clubs concluded this week! Over 80 students participated in the following clubs: Number Fun, Crafts and Cookies, Circus Skills, Banana Splits, Work It Out, and Outrageous October Mysteries. We want to give a special shoutout to Miss Trudy for putting so much effort into organizing these!
5 months ago, McMillan Elementary Eagles
Student's hands surrounded by craft supplies on a table and a paper pumpkin craft.
2 boys balancing plates on sticks and a side profile of a girl balancing a bean bag, scarf, and juggling ball on her head.
Girl balancing a blue plate on a blue stick with bean bags on her head.
Boy with a yellow and gray striped shirt smiling and holding a beaded string.
Red Ribbon Campaign: DID YOU KNOW? Children of parents who talk to their kids regularly about drugs are 42% less likely to use drugs than those who don’t; yet, only a quarter of students report having these conversations. Red Ribbon Week® (October 23-31), the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the nation, is your opportunity to get the ongoing conversation started. This year’s theme is Be Kind To Your Mind. Live Drug Free.™ Visit https://www.redribbon.org/ to learn more about Red Ribbon Week® and get tips for talking to your kids about drugs. The life you save may be that of your own child or a dear friend. (Red Ribbon Campaign 2023)
5 months ago, McMillan Elementary Eagles
Hey there, Eagles! On November 7th, Red Robin will give 20% of food sales back to McMillan Elementary. See the attached image for additional details!
5 months ago, McMillan Elementary Eagles
Red Robin text flyer
Students ages 5-8 got the opportunity to learn soccer skills through the Soccer Shots program. Thank you to West Ada Federal Programs for giving us scholarships to make this happen!
6 months ago, McMillan Elementary Eagles
students sitting in a circle in the grass with arms raised.
Free Dental Appointments West Ada Community Service Center is excited to offer students an option for dental cleaning, fluoride, and sealants. West Ada School District and Delta Dental have teamed together to offer pediatric dental services for children in the West Ada School District that do not have Medicaid or private dental insurance. The clinic is located on the Meridian Elementary School campus. It offers no cost dental cleanings, fluoride and sealants to qualifying students. West Ada Community Service Center has reserved appointments for students - please refer to the schools and corresponding dates listed below. If your student has no dental insurance and you would like to schedule a no cost dental appointment for cleaning, fluoride, or sealants for your student, please contact Delta Dental or your school nurse. Dates: Mary McPherson/Summerwind/Rebound 9/15/2023 Seven Oaks/Mountain View HS 9/22/2023 Joplin/McMillan/Hillsdale 9/29/2023
7 months ago, McMillan Elementary Eagles
McMillan 1st through 5th grade students participated in team building activities on the first day of school. Through these activities, they were able to learn how to collaborate and work through challenges together, as well as understand the importance of listening.
7 months ago, McMillan Elementary Eagles
students and a teacher balancing a hula hoop on their index fingers
students standing with ice on the playground
students lining up in front of a table outside
students holding an orange hula hoop on their index fingers
students standing outside, smiling, and holding up their index fingers
Free online tutoring through tutor.com for West Ada elementary students.
8 months ago, McMillan Elementary Eagles
tutor.com flyer
We have loved celebrating our Teacher of the Year and Classified Employee of the Year. Thank you for everything you do, Susan and Crystal!
10 months ago, McMillan Elementary Eagles
Mrs. Parker and Mrs. Edwards posing for a photo and smiling in front of a blue backdrop with yellow, blue, and orange balloons.
Reminder: Our last Perk Up With the Principal for the school year is tomorrow, May 19th, from 8:45-9:30 AM. Please meet in our Community School area. We would love to connect with you before school ends and summer break begins.
10 months ago, McMillan Elementary Eagles
See the attached flyer for information about West Ada's Summer Blast activities!
11 months ago, McMillan Elementary Eagles
Summer blast flyer with text and sunshine, soccer ball, and volcano icons
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! We have had a great time celebrating our teachers this week, and we are so thankful for everything they do. We're finishing up the week with a Taco Station from Costa Vida!
11 months ago, McMillan Elementary Eagles
Teacher standing in front of a table that contains taco/burrito toppings, holding a plate of food and smiling
This week's Eagle Spotlight is on our school's Social Worker, Shannon Shayne. Shannon is dedicated to the well-being of ALL of the students at McMillan. She works hard to help them want to be at school, she helps take care of students' physical and mental needs, she is a friend to our students, and she is an incredible support to our staff! Shannon is an unsung hero at McMillan. Thank you for everything you do for our Eagles, Shannon! We love you!
11 months ago, McMillan Elementary Eagles
Shannon Shayne and Kamille Peck standing in front of a blue door with a "McMillan Community School" sign attached to it.
Don't forget to complete and return your registration for STEAM Camp this summer!
11 months ago, McMillan Elementary Eagles
STEAM Camp Flyer
Check out some of the prizes for our Family Night raffle! We can't wait to see you there!
11 months ago, McMillan Elementary Eagles
Photo of couch filled with toys and sports equipment
Photo of couch filled with toys and sports equipment with bicycles around it
Please join us for a free Kindergarten Readiness Workshop at McMillan on May 3rd at 9:30 AM! REGISTER HERE: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=KyXW4JNKfkeIXDoD7rx3U8IiDwYoWtZHtta1VokOHVpUMVM3Q0UxOVVKMTdFQzZGRTBCTjBJUzlLWS4u This is a one-hour workshop for parents and their incoming kindergartener. Parents will learn how to use PBS media resources to help their child prepare for kindergarten. In addition, families will receive FREE materials to take home.
11 months ago, McMillan Elementary Eagles
Free Kindergarten Readiness Workshop May 3, 2023 9:30AM at McMillan Elementary blue and yellow flyer
Kindergarten Registration is in full swing here at McMillan! Welcome, Eagles!
11 months ago, McMillan Elementary Eagles
Student posing in front of board saying "welcome to McMillan Class of 2036, next to principal in an eagle costume
Student posing in front of board saying "welcome to McMillan Class of 2036, next to principal in an eagle costume