Today's Eagle Spotlight is on Mrs. Parker's 3rd grade class. Students used thinking skills and perseverance to create their own math problems, solve them independently, and then present their work to the class- all within 8 minutes! What a wonderful way to use McMillan's Learner Dispositions!
almost 3 years ago, McMillan Elementary Eagles
Student work at a desk using a whiteboard and black marker, drawing a picture and math equation.
Student writing math equations on whiteboard using a black marker.
Today's Eagle Spotlight is on 5th grade teacher Dominique Arroyo. She is being recognized by her co-teacher, Mrs. Stadler. Mrs. Stadler shares that Ms. Arroyo is the epitome of professionalism, high expectations (for herself and her students), and hard work. Her students are kept at high levels of learning throughout the instructional day. She always prepares her lessons with care and thought, and Mrs. Stadler is grateful to work with her every day. Thank you for everything you do, Ms. Arroyo! McMillan is lucky to have such a powerful 5th grade team.
almost 3 years ago, McMillan Elementary Eagles
School headshot of Ms. Arroyo smiling for the camera and wearing a gray/blue McMillan Elementary shirt in front of a gray background.
Have you ever painted snow before? How is it different than painting on paper? What happens if we use more than one color? What happens if we bring the snow inside? Our preschool students were able to practice their art and science skills in the snow this week by exploring the answers to these questions and more. Great thinking, Eagles!
almost 3 years ago, McMillan Elementary Eagles
An open palette of watercolor paints and a mound of dark-green colored snow sitting on a blue tray on a table. The snow has a paint brush sticking out of it.
Four students in winter coats gathered around 2 watercolor paint palettes outside by the snow, heads looking down at the paint.
Student in a purple jacket and gloves, face hidden, holding a snowball in one hand and a paintbrush in the other. The snowball has purple and brown paint on it and there is an open watercolor paint palette on the blacktop in front of the student.
Today’s Eagle Spotlight is on McMillan staff members! Have you looked at our goal sticker wall? It is getting so full. This is a testament to how much our staff members focus on student learning.
about 3 years ago, McMillan Elementary Eagles
Wall above stage covered in yellow and blue butcher paper reading "McMillan Eagles: Notice, Wonder., Think, Connect, and Challenge. Each panel says a grade level and is covered in stickers with writing too small to be read from the picture.
Today's Eagle Spotlight is on Mrs. Shepherd's 2nd grade class. These students earned 47 stickers for our goal wall for different learning goals. Way to go, Eagles!
about 3 years ago, McMillan Elementary Eagles
Mrs. Shepherd and her student teacher taking a selfie with the second grade class standing behind them, all dressed up in Halloween costumes.
We had a blast at our Drive Thru Family Reading Night yesterday! Thank you to everyone who joined us.
about 3 years ago, McMillan Elementary Eagles
4 women standing outside in the dark, bundled up in winter clothes, smiling. Ms. DiGrazia, on the far right, is dressed as Pete the Cat.
Children in a car holding a brown, handwritten sign that says "books books and more books."
Cars lined up alongside the sidewalk outside of McMillan, lights on, with posts along the sidewalk that have printed out and enlarged book pages.
A picture of the book cover "Handa's Surprise" on a post in the dark. The book cover has a woman with a basket or nest filled with fruit on top of her head.
We celebrated our School Psychologist, Olivia Johnston, with some treats this morning in honor of National School Psychologist Week! We are very thankful to have her here at McMillan.
about 3 years ago, McMillan Elementary Eagles
School psychologist Olivia Johnston sitting with her laptop at a brown conference table, smiling
Today our Eagle Spotlight is on our Safe School Assistant, Adam Wahab. Mr. Wahab served in the United States Marine Corps for 18 years. Thank you for your service, Mr. Wahab! We are very thankful to have you here at McMillan. Happy Veteran's Day!
about 3 years ago, McMillan Elementary Eagles
Headshot of Mr. Wahab smiling for a school portrait
In conjunction with Fire Safety Week (10/9-10/15), the Boise Fire Department visited with our 1st grade students. The students were taught about basic fire safety issues and to "Never fear a firefighter in gear." Thank you, Boise Fire Department!
about 3 years ago, McMillan Elementary Eagles
Students sitting on the grass in front of a firetruck, firefighters speaking to students
Westy, Is West Ada’s school districts school nutrition mascot… he loves fruits and veggies and making sure every student eats their lunch. He was at Desert Sage this week enjoying whole grain chicken nuggets, baked french fries, fresh apples and 1%milk. Be sure to watch for some Westy Wisdom about nutrition coming soon….
over 3 years ago, Niki Scheppers
westy the school nutrition mascot
For those families interested in or in need of transportation (bussing) 🚌 for the 2022-23 school year, the transportation form MUST be submitted in PowerSchool no later than Friday, August 12 to secure bussing for the first day of school. After August 12, families will have to wait until September 12 to receive a bus route and transportation information for their child(ren). We thank you for your assistance and cooperation in this matter to ensure that all bussing runs smoothly and effectively for the start of the school year. At this time, families who have already completed the transportation form in PowerSchool are receiving route information in PowerSchool on average, in 3-5 days. Please make every effort to take care of this in a timely manner, should it apply to you and your family.
over 3 years ago, West Ada School District
transportation requests must be submitted in powerschool no later than august 12 to secure bussing for the first day of school
Join us on August 31 from 4-7pm at the District Service Center - 1303 E Central Drive Meridian, ID 83642 - for product tasting, to meet school nutrition staff, to learn about meal patterns and meal payment information, complete free and reduced meal applications and MORE!!!! There will be prizes and giveaways!!! We can’t wait to see you there!!!!
over 3 years ago, West Ada School District
parents and students are invited to a west Ada school nutrition information night
Dylan Reynolds, Rocky Mountain High School Class of 2022 is #westadaready. Dylan will be attending the US Military Academy at West Point after graduation with aspirations of serving active duty in the ARMY and then going in to law enforcement. Dylan is #westadaready for his future!!!
over 3 years ago, West Ada School District
west ada ready dylan reynolds
west ada ready dylan reynolds
west ada ready dylan reynolds
Ponderosa Elementary School recently partnered with Two Men and a Truck moving company to collect and deliver donations to the Women and Children’s Alliance. Such a great partnership giving back to the community. Way to go Eagles!!!
over 3 years ago, West Ada School District
ponderosa principal drops off donations at womens coalition
The Virtual School House Music and Art Club is a full year after-school program, that met in person for the first time just recently. 🎨 Students completed a jaguar 🐆 art project, made friends and had fun!!!
over 3 years ago, West Ada School District
virtual school house art teacher with two students
virtual school house art club paints a jaguar
Frontier Elementary second graders learned about properties of materials and matter while constructing buildings out of index cards. What an exciting way to apply classroom learning!!!
over 3 years ago, West Ada School District
little girl builds tower in class
two boys create paper towers in class
Ben is a student at Pepper Ridge Elementary. In 2019, when Ben was in Kindergarten, he was planning a lemonade 🍋 stand to make some money. After a visit to the Humane Society 🐾 that week, he saw that some of the cat 🐱 enclosures didn't have toys and it broke his heart. He decided he would donate whatever money he made to them instead. He raised $220 and stayed true to his word and donated every penny. Due to Covid he took a break in 2020, then resumed in 2021. That year he raised $600. This year during Spring Break, he held his third one. The Idaho Humane Society shared it on their page, then some radio stations picked it up as well. Ben had tons of visitors from all over and he raised $1800, all of which he gladly handed over again. Ben plans on having a lemonade 🍋 stand every Spring now, just in time for "kitten season" when they need supplies the most.
over 3 years ago, West Ada School District
ben at lemonade stand
Congratulations to RMHS senior, Christa Rice! Christa was awarded the 2022 Elyse Maree Prow Memorial Scholarship today. Elyse was a 2018 graduate of RMHS who lost her battle with cancer last year. Elyse’s parents created this scholarship to honor Elyse.
over 3 years ago, West Ada School District
Congratulations to RMHS senior, Christa Rice scholarship winner.
Your Idaho 15s D1 state champions - Eagle High School Girls Rugby!! Amazing job for the hard work and dedication from our lady mustangs!! Congratulations to our very own head coach Kraig Smikel for receiving the Michael James Sims award for his commitment and love for the sport!
over 3 years ago, West Ada School District
eagle high school girls rugby team
McMillan Elementary School 4th graders had the opportunity to visit Governor Brad Little at the Capitol today. What a great opportunity to apply learning outside of the classroom!!
over 3 years ago, West Ada School District
mcmillan elementary students with 4th grade mcmillan students