Spring Mills Elementary

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.

Mrs. Popadince's second graders went all out and cashed in 200 hard-earned Dojo points each for a special treat—McDonald's lunch with their teacher! What an awesome way to celebrate their positive choices and classroom leadership!

At Spring Mills Elementary, it's a beloved tradition for the 4th graders to celebrate the Detroit Tigers' Opening Day with a special hot dog and chips cookout! Each year, students show their team spirit by wearing Tigers gear or blue and orange and join in the excitement of the start of baseball season. It's a fun way to build community, celebrate our hometown team, and create lasting memories for our 4th graders. Go Tigers! 🐯⚾

Skip cooking and support Spring Mills with Hungry Howie’s Pizza Night! 🍕 A percentage of all orders will be donated back to our school. Enjoy a delicious meal while helping our students—it's a win-win! 💙🎯 #PizzaForACause #SpringMillsSharks #HungryHowies

April Shark of the Month students are kindergarteners Beckett Tilden and Bryson Cox! Bryson is the first to offer help to anyone. He is a leader who is safe, respectful, and responsible at all times. Bryson always has a smile on his face, and his kindness and positivity radiate through his classroom. Sharktacular! Beckett’s positive energy encourages others to follow the Spring Mills Elementary Expectations, helping to create a welcoming and respectful environment. Beckett consistently demonstrates kindness, leadership, and a desire to lend a hand. What a fin-omenon he is!

Students in the sensory room are enjoying new sensory tools, including the padded barrel and saucer swing, both purchased through our HVEF Grant, made possible by the efforts of Mrs. Huff and Mrs. Latchaw, who applied for the grant! 💙 These exciting additions are helping students engage in sensory breaks, promoting relaxation and self-regulation. Thank you to HVEF for supporting our students' needs and creating a more comfortable, enriching environment! 💙🌟

⚾🐯 Reminder, Spring Mills Families! Show your Detroit Tigers spirit tomorrow by wearing your Tigers gear or colors! 💙🧡 Also, don’t forget—it’s a half day with dismissal at 12:40 PM. 🎉 #GoTigers #SpringMillsSharks

Calling all future Girl Scouts! 🥾🎨🌿 📅 When: TONIGHT: Wednesday, April 2nd at 6:00 PM 📍 Where: Spring Mills Cafeteria Come learn about the exciting adventures, skill-building activities, and lifelong friendships Girl Scouts offers. Whether you’re interested in exploring the outdoors, giving back to the community, or discovering new hobbies, Girl Scouts has something for everyone! For more information, contact Mary Beth Mills at mmills@gssem.org or call 248-871-9201. We can’t wait to see you there! 💚🌟

A huge shoutout to our most recent Watch D.O.G.S., Mr. Whelan and Mr. Frankovich, for jumping right in and making a difference! 🎉 We’re so grateful for all our Watch D.O.G.S. volunteers who lend a helping hand in classrooms—playing games, tackling math problems, and supporting students—as well as during lunch and recess. Your time and dedication make a big impact! 💙🐶 #WatchDOGS #MakingADifference

Today, the amazing Hughes family, owners of the Donut Speed Shop food truck, treated our Spring Mills staff to a delicious midday treat—warm, fresh donuts! The Hughes family has always been a huge supporter of our school community, and their kindness shines through once again with this special gesture. There’s nothing like warm donuts to bring a little extra joy to our day, and we are so grateful for their generosity! Thank you, Donut Speed Shop, for fueling our staff with sweetness and for always being a part of the Spring Mills family! #SpringMillsStrong #DonutSpeedShop #TeacherAppreciation #SweetSupport

In the Resource Room, our first-grade students are kicking off their reading intervention sessions with engaging warm-up activities that get their brains buzzing and ready to learn!💪📖

Mrs. Weiss, our Literacy Coach, is empowering parents to be their child’s first teacher—working together to unlock the joy of reading! 📚✨ #EarlyLiteracy #ParentEngagement #GrowingReaders

Just a reminder that the Book Fair will be open tonight until 7:30 p.m. If your schedule allows, please join us for a musical book reading at your child's designated time: 4:30pm LaFontaine and Badrak 4:45pm Sharpe and Chamberlain 5:00pm Ealy 5:15pm Gerken 5:30pm McGraw 5:45pm Dart and Popadince 6:00pm Adams and Steinman 6:20pm Lampers 6:40pm All of 4th grade 7:00pm All of 5th grade

March is Reading Month is officially underway at Spring Mills Elementary! A big thank you to Pablo the Michigan Panther for stopping by to help us kick off our “Tackle a Good Book” challenge. Students are ready to dive into great books, set reading goals, and work toward earning a free ticket to a Michigan Panthers game. Let’s make this month a touchdown for reading!