Spring Mills Elementary

As part of our Year in Review celebrations, we’re proud to highlight the incredible kindness and leadership shown by our Kindergarten students this past January. To support their Academic Service Learning Project, Kindergarten hosted a Spirit Week and partnered with Hurley Hospital to help bring comfort to young patients. With the help of our generous Spring Mills community, we raised over $600 to purchase prizes for children receiving care. Our youngest students also created ABC coloring books, which were gifted to the hospital’s pediatric patients along with small boxes of crayons—offering a little joy during challenging times. We’re so proud of our Kindergarteners for leading with heart, and we are incredibly thankful for the support of our entire Spring Mills family.

Recess vibes, summer edition! 💫 Playdate today with the school friends you’ve been missing. See photo for details!

As part of our “Year in Review” series, we’re looking back at some of the most memorable moments from the school year—like our Books and Music Night! In March, Spring Mills Elementary combined the joy of March is Reading Month and March is Music in Our Schools Month with an unforgettable celebration: "Books and Music"! Each grade level prepared a special book performance with Mrs. LaPratt enhanced by Orff instruments, showcasing the beautiful connection between storytelling and sound. A huge thank you to Mrs. Brantingham, who kept the book fair open during the event so families could shop and keep the reading excitement alive! 💙📖 The celebration didn’t end there—students who met their reading goals earned a free ticket to a Michigan Panthers football game 🏈, where Spring Mills was even recognized on the Jumbotron! After the game, students had the unforgettable opportunity to run on the field. What an amazing celebration of literacy, music, and community spirit! 🎉 Stay tuned for more highlights as we reflect on a fantastic year at Spring Mills!

The '25-'26 HVS District Calendar. Check it here https://www.hvs.org/

In case you missed it, our Fun Run celebration reached legendary status with a staff inflatable costume race! From a towering giraffe to speedy sharks, these costumes made it extra entertaining for everyone watching.🏃‍♂️🦒🦈 Ms. Willis and Mr. Brazier had a photo-finish tie in the first race, so they went head-to-head again in a rematch that had the whole school cheering! Huge thanks to everyone who participated and supported our Fun Run. What a fun and unforgettable way to celebrate! 🏃‍♀️ Race #1-- https://shorturl.at/Rx2Lf Race #2--https://shorturl.at/emVwV

As the school year winds down at Spring Mills Elementary, first graders eagerly dive into the beloved tradition known as the Final Countdown 🎶. Each day, students pop a balloon to discover a surprise activity filled with excitement 🎈🎉. One of the favorite days is when all the mystery readers—Spring Mills staff—visit to share their favorite books 📚. This fun tradition makes the end of the year memorable and joyful for everyone! 🤘🎸

🎶 Mrs. Huff’s class has been rocking out! Students have been exploring sounds using xylophones and ukuleles. Music + curiosity = a symphony of learning! 🎵✨

🌞 Summer Kickoff Spirit Week is here! Join us each day this week for fun dress-up themes as we count down to summer break. Let’s end the year with sunshine, school spirit, and lots of smiles! 😎🎉🌴

The Spring Mills Spring Fling! is tomorrow, TUESDAY, June 3rd from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. Come as a family to enjoy: Bounce Houses 🎈 Inflatable Obstacle Course 🏃‍♀️ Professional Caricature Drawings! 🧑‍🎨 Professional Face Painting 🎨 DJ Meats Food Truck! 🍗 Bueno Taco's Truck!🌮 Hobo Coffee Truck! ☕ Bubbles, Games 🏀 and some simple fun all together before the summer begins! ☀️

🎓🎉 Calling all Shark Nation Graduates! 🦈🎓 Spring Mills Elementary seniors—we’re thrilled to welcome you back on Friday, May 30th for a special victory lap and photo opportunity! Come celebrate your accomplishments where it all began—your elementary roots. Enjoy cheers from students and staff, take memorable photos, and feel the Shark pride as we honor your journey. Let’s celebrate this milestone together in true Shark style! 💙📸 Details in the attached image—we can’t wait to see you!

We are excited to invite students and families who have been redistricted to Spring Mills Elementary for a special Welcome Event! This is a wonderful opportunity to meet our principal, explore the building, ask questions, and start building connections with our school community. You're also welcome to stay afterward for our PTA meeting to learn how you can get involved and stay connected throughout the school year. Childcare will be available. Please reach out if you have any questions. We can't wait to welcome you to our shark family! 🦈

The 2024-2025 Elementary Art Show is almost here, and they have been busy setting up for a spectacular display of student creativity! These artists have put their heart and soul into their projects, and are excited to share their amazing work with the community. Mark your calendars—Opening Night is on May 15th at the Huron Valley Council for the Arts. Don’t miss this chance to support our talented students and celebrate their artistic achievements!

Our kindergarteners have been busy bringing a favorite story to life! After reading Mouse Paint, they created their own vibrant paint palettes and adorable clay mice inspired by the book. The project was a fun mix of storytelling, creativity, and hands-on art.

Our 3rd and 5th graders had a blast soaking up the sunshine during PE! It was all smiles and laughter—unless you were on the other side of the pickleball court. Then it was game on!

A huge THANK YOU to our incredible Spring Mills PTA and families! 💐 We felt so loved and appreciated all week long during Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week! From breakfast from Anna's House, to lunches from Jimmy John's and the Bueno Taco Truck, to the delicious snacks and donuts, and thoughtful surprises in our mailboxes—you truly went above and beyond. 🥐🍩🌮💌 One of the biggest highlights? The special 'All About My Teacher' notes from our students that warmed our hearts and reminded us why we do what we do. 💕📬 A very special thank you to Jenni Hughes and Erin Whelan for the care, time, and love you put into organizing such a memorable week. Thank you to everyone who donated their time and items to make it all possible! We’re so lucky to be part of the Spring Mills community. 🩷 #ThankYouPTA #SpringMillsStrong #TeacherAppreciationWeek

Looking for something to do this weekend? Oak Valley Middle School presents its final school play AND it stars some of our very own Spring Mills Alumni! 🌟🎭 📅 Showtimes: Friday, May 2 @ 6:30 PM Saturday, May 3 @ 6:30 PM 📍 Location: Oak Valley Middle School 💵 Admission: $5 cash at the door Let’s show our support and cheer on these talented performers!🌟🎬

This week at Spring Mills, we’re proudly celebrating Autism Acceptance Spirit Week! Each day, our Sharks are showing their spirit, learning about acceptance, and honoring the beauty of neurodiversity. A huge thank you to our amazing school team for organizing thoughtful activities that help our students understand, appreciate, and support one another. At Shark Nation, we celebrate all kinds of minds—because every Shark belongs. Let’s keep spreading kindness, awareness, and acceptance all week long! 💙🧠✨

Mrs. Adams' third graders were putting their math skills to the test during a hands-on geometry investigation.

This week, Mrs. Dart's class teamed up with partners to explore the animal kingdom! Together, they brainstormed a fact and an opinion about three different animals—practicing their critical thinking and collaboration skills along the way.