BULLDOG BLAST
January 12 – January 19
INTRODUCTION:
I would like to take this time to introduce myself. My name is Greg Southers and I am currently the interim principal at Milton Union Elementary School. I will be in place until Mrs. Blankenship returns in February. I am a retired principal and served as the Milton Union Middle School principal for two years in the early 2020’s. I am excited about my return to the district and to work with a such a great staff again. If community members have any questions or concerns, please let me know. My email address is southersg@muschools.com .
IMPORTANT DATES:
Wednesday, January 14 Last Day of the Second Quarter
Thursday, January 15 No School – Teacher In-Service
Friday, January 16 No School
Monday, January 19 No School – Martin L. King Jr. Day
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
This week the Milton Union schools conducted a state of Ohio mandated Safety Drill where staff and students practiced what to do if there was an intruder in the building. An announcement was made and staff members worked with the students on the proper procedures and protocols to follow if it was an actual emergency. To reduce student anxiety, the drill was conducted in a non-threatening manner and staff used the time to review all of the things our students need to know to keep them safe. Staff and students did an amazing job.
When school is out, the fun is in! 🎉 Healthy Kids offers School’s Out Program at Milton-Union. Schools Out Program helps bridge the gap when school is closed or releases early, so your child is cared for in a familiar, structured environment. We plan engaging activities, group games, and special crafts to keep the day exciting—offering the perfect mix of fun and supervision that brings peace of mind to families and consistency for kids.
📅 School’s Out Dates & Times
· Thursday, January 15, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
· Friday, January 16, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
· Thursday, February 5, 2026 | 12:45 PM – 6:00 PM (Early Release)
· Thursday, February 12, 2026 | 12:45 PM – 6:00 PM (Early Release)
· Friday, March 20, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
· Monday, March 30, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
· Tuesday, March 31, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
· Wednesday, April 1, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
· Thursday, May 28, 2026 | 12:45 PM – 6:00 PM (Early Release)
📲Enrolling and reserving days is easy at: https://app.tryplayground.com/listings/s3lXQOWlh5CFj9zYu9b0
Have questions or need assistance, contact Healthy Kids Regional Director, Becky Perry bperry@healthykidsprograms.com
Attendance is the greatest factor that impacts learning. Help your child be successful by making it a priority that your student is in attendance each day ready to learn. Let’s see if we can beat the 90% rate we earned in December.
Mrs. Berner and Mr. Cooper will be in Kindergarten and First Grade classrooms next week talking to students about Child Abuse Awareness.
I hope everyone had a great holiday break. The elementary staff is excited to be back and working with our great students.
Have a great week!
Greg Southers
Interim Principal
Milton Union Elementary School
January 12 – January 19
INTRODUCTION:
I would like to take this time to introduce myself. My name is Greg Southers and I am currently the interim principal at Milton Union Elementary School. I will be in place until Mrs. Blankenship returns in February. I am a retired principal and served as the Milton Union Middle School principal for two years in the early 2020’s. I am excited about my return to the district and to work with a such a great staff again. If community members have any questions or concerns, please let me know. My email address is southersg@muschools.com .
IMPORTANT DATES:
Wednesday, January 14 Last Day of the Second Quarter
Thursday, January 15 No School – Teacher In-Service
Friday, January 16 No School
Monday, January 19 No School – Martin L. King Jr. Day
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
This week the Milton Union schools conducted a state of Ohio mandated Safety Drill where staff and students practiced what to do if there was an intruder in the building. An announcement was made and staff members worked with the students on the proper procedures and protocols to follow if it was an actual emergency. To reduce student anxiety, the drill was conducted in a non-threatening manner and staff used the time to review all of the things our students need to know to keep them safe. Staff and students did an amazing job.
When school is out, the fun is in! 🎉 Healthy Kids offers School’s Out Program at Milton-Union. Schools Out Program helps bridge the gap when school is closed or releases early, so your child is cared for in a familiar, structured environment. We plan engaging activities, group games, and special crafts to keep the day exciting—offering the perfect mix of fun and supervision that brings peace of mind to families and consistency for kids.
📅 School’s Out Dates & Times
· Thursday, January 15, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
· Friday, January 16, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
· Thursday, February 5, 2026 | 12:45 PM – 6:00 PM (Early Release)
· Thursday, February 12, 2026 | 12:45 PM – 6:00 PM (Early Release)
· Friday, March 20, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
· Monday, March 30, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
· Tuesday, March 31, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
· Wednesday, April 1, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
· Thursday, May 28, 2026 | 12:45 PM – 6:00 PM (Early Release)
📲Enrolling and reserving days is easy at: https://app.tryplayground.com/listings/s3lXQOWlh5CFj9zYu9b0
Have questions or need assistance, contact Healthy Kids Regional Director, Becky Perry bperry@healthykidsprograms.com
Attendance is the greatest factor that impacts learning. Help your child be successful by making it a priority that your student is in attendance each day ready to learn. Let’s see if we can beat the 90% rate we earned in December.
Mrs. Berner and Mr. Cooper will be in Kindergarten and First Grade classrooms next week talking to students about Child Abuse Awareness.
I hope everyone had a great holiday break. The elementary staff is excited to be back and working with our great students.
Have a great week!
Greg Southers
Interim Principal
Milton Union Elementary School
FUNDRAISER UPDATE: Fundraiser items that were not picked up yesterday were sent home with students today. Please check their backpacks. If the order was too large send home with the student, a personal phone call was made to the parent to pick up items.
The Fundraiser Pickup was scheduled for yesterday. If you were unable to pick your items up yesterday, please pick up the items in the elementary office today. We are here until 3:30. If your order was small, we will send it home with your student today. Please check their backpacks. Thank you!
🐾 Join Our Bulldog Team!🐾
Milton-Union Schools is looking for substitute teachers to support our classrooms! Enjoy a flexible schedule, rewarding work, and the chance to make a difference for our students each day. Perfect for parents, retirees, or anyone looking to give back to their community. Apply today and become part of the Bulldog family! ❤️📚
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Milton-Union Schools is looking for substitute teachers to support our classrooms! Enjoy a flexible schedule, rewarding work, and the chance to make a difference for our students each day. Perfect for parents, retirees, or anyone looking to give back to their community. Apply today and become part of the Bulldog family! ❤️📚
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Fundraiser items will be delivered to the school tomorrow (Dec 9) and will be available for pickup from 3:30-5:30pm Please do not come before 3:30 due to dismissal traffic. Thank you for your support of our Bulldogs!
December 8-12 Bulldog Update.
Mrs. Bellas' elementary art students recently had artwork chosen for display in the Tipp City Area Arts Council Youth Art Exhibit. Participant were:
1. Leah Adkins 1st gr Martin
2. Daisy Trigleth 1st gr Price
3. Natalie Smith 2nd gr Beisner
4. Arianne Smith 2nd gr Beisner
5. Benjamin Penny 2nd gr Beisner
6. Raelynn Smith 2nd gr Goodman
7. Olivia Minnick 3rd gr Falldorf
8. Rosalie Bobic 3rd gr Sims
9. Devan Vaugh 4th gr Walters
10. Quinn Barnhart 4th gr Mullins
11. Steffani Maess 5th gr Lane
12. Adley Randall 5th gr Lane
13. Solomon Rench 5th gr Knostman
14. Laylah Thompson 5th gr Grone
Judging included artwork from various schools in the Dayton area, and we had several artists win ribbons and recognition! The following students won ribbons and/ or a cash prize for their work.
Leah Adkins 1st place in gr K- 1 category AND Best of Show out of the entire exhibit!
Daisy Trigleth 3rd place in gr K-1 category
Arianne Smith 1st place in gr 2-3 category
Olivia Minnick 2nd place in gr 2-3 category
Natalie Smith 3rd place in gr 2-3 category
Raelynn Smith Honorable Mention in gr 2-3 category
Devan Vaughn 1st place in gr 4-5 category
Adley Randall 2nd place in gr 4-5 category
Steffani Maess 3rd place in gr 4-5 category
Laylah Thompson Honorable Mention in gr 4-5 category
Congratulations to all of our young artists!
1. Leah Adkins 1st gr Martin
2. Daisy Trigleth 1st gr Price
3. Natalie Smith 2nd gr Beisner
4. Arianne Smith 2nd gr Beisner
5. Benjamin Penny 2nd gr Beisner
6. Raelynn Smith 2nd gr Goodman
7. Olivia Minnick 3rd gr Falldorf
8. Rosalie Bobic 3rd gr Sims
9. Devan Vaugh 4th gr Walters
10. Quinn Barnhart 4th gr Mullins
11. Steffani Maess 5th gr Lane
12. Adley Randall 5th gr Lane
13. Solomon Rench 5th gr Knostman
14. Laylah Thompson 5th gr Grone
Judging included artwork from various schools in the Dayton area, and we had several artists win ribbons and recognition! The following students won ribbons and/ or a cash prize for their work.
Leah Adkins 1st place in gr K- 1 category AND Best of Show out of the entire exhibit!
Daisy Trigleth 3rd place in gr K-1 category
Arianne Smith 1st place in gr 2-3 category
Olivia Minnick 2nd place in gr 2-3 category
Natalie Smith 3rd place in gr 2-3 category
Raelynn Smith Honorable Mention in gr 2-3 category
Devan Vaughn 1st place in gr 4-5 category
Adley Randall 2nd place in gr 4-5 category
Steffani Maess 3rd place in gr 4-5 category
Laylah Thompson Honorable Mention in gr 4-5 category
Congratulations to all of our young artists!
Mrs. Bellas' elementary art students recently had artwork chosen for display in the Tipp City Area Arts Council Youth Art Exhibit. Judging included artwork from various schools in the Dayton area, and we had several artists win ribbons and recognition! The following students won ribbons and/ or a cash prize for their work.
Congratulations to all of our young artists!
Congratulations to all of our young artists!
Mrs. Bellas' elementary art students recently had artwork chosen for display in the Tipp City Area Arts Council Youth Art Exhibit.
Judging included artwork from various schools in the Dayton area, and we had several artists win ribbons and recognition! The following students won ribbons and/ or a cash prize for their work.
Leah Adkins 1st place in gr K- 1 category AND Best of Show out of the entire exhibit!
Leah Adkins 1st place in gr K- 1 category AND Best of Show out of the entire exhibit!
Judging included artwork from various schools in the Dayton area, and we had several artists win ribbons and recognition! The following students won ribbons and/ or a cash prize for their work.
Leah Adkins 1st place in gr K- 1 category AND Best of Show out of the entire exhibit!
Daisy Trigleth 3rd place in gr K-1 category
Arianne Smith 1st place in gr 2-3 category
Olivia Minnick 2nd place in gr 2-3 category
Natalie Smith 3rd place in gr 2-3 category
Raelynn Smith Honorable Mention in gr 2-3 category
Devan Vaughn 1st place in gr 4-5 category
Adley Randall 2nd place in gr 4-5 category
Steffani Maess 3rd place in gr 4-5 category
Laylah Thompson Honorable Mention in gr 4-5 category
Leah Adkins 1st place in gr K- 1 category AND Best of Show out of the entire exhibit!
Daisy Trigleth 3rd place in gr K-1 category
Arianne Smith 1st place in gr 2-3 category
Olivia Minnick 2nd place in gr 2-3 category
Natalie Smith 3rd place in gr 2-3 category
Raelynn Smith Honorable Mention in gr 2-3 category
Devan Vaughn 1st place in gr 4-5 category
Adley Randall 2nd place in gr 4-5 category
Steffani Maess 3rd place in gr 4-5 category
Laylah Thompson Honorable Mention in gr 4-5 category
Mrs. Bellas' elementary art students recently had artwork chosen for display in the Tipp City Area Arts Council Youth Art Exhibit. Participant were:
1. Leah Adkins 1st gr Martin
2. Daisy Trigleth 1st gr Price
3. Natalie Smith 2nd gr Beisner
4. Arianne Smith 2nd gr Beisner
5. Benjamin Penny 2nd gr Beisner
6. Raelynn Smith 2nd gr Goodman
7. Olivia Minnick 3rd gr Falldorf
8. Rosalie Bobic 3rd gr Sims
9. Devan Vaugh 4th gr Walters
10. Quinn Barnhart 4th gr Mullins
11. Steffani Maess 5th gr Lane
12. Adley Randall 5th gr Lane
13. Solomon Rench 5th gr Knostman
14. Laylah Thompson 5th gr Grone
1. Leah Adkins 1st gr Martin
2. Daisy Trigleth 1st gr Price
3. Natalie Smith 2nd gr Beisner
4. Arianne Smith 2nd gr Beisner
5. Benjamin Penny 2nd gr Beisner
6. Raelynn Smith 2nd gr Goodman
7. Olivia Minnick 3rd gr Falldorf
8. Rosalie Bobic 3rd gr Sims
9. Devan Vaugh 4th gr Walters
10. Quinn Barnhart 4th gr Mullins
11. Steffani Maess 5th gr Lane
12. Adley Randall 5th gr Lane
13. Solomon Rench 5th gr Knostman
14. Laylah Thompson 5th gr Grone
Get into the holiday spirit by participating in our Christmas Movie Spirit Week!
🐾 Join Our Bulldog Team!🐾
Milton-Union Schools is looking for substitute teachers to support our classrooms! Enjoy a flexible schedule, rewarding work, and the chance to make a difference for our students each day. Perfect for parents, retirees, or anyone looking to give back to their community. Apply today and become part of the Bulldog family! ❤️📚
https://tinyurl.com/2s3je56d
Milton-Union Schools is looking for substitute teachers to support our classrooms! Enjoy a flexible schedule, rewarding work, and the chance to make a difference for our students each day. Perfect for parents, retirees, or anyone looking to give back to their community. Apply today and become part of the Bulldog family! ❤️📚
https://tinyurl.com/2s3je56d
Next Level YMCA Softball/Baseball Training Camp. Ages 6-10. Spots are limited.
Elementary Picture Retakes November 12, 2025 . Please bring the original pictures back with a short note detailing what is needs to be fixed. All new students and students that missed the original picture day will get their picture taken for the yearbook.
Check out this week's Bulldog Blast! Lots of important information and updates included!
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🐾 Join Our Bulldog Team!🐾
Milton-Union Schools is looking for substitute teachers to support our classrooms! Enjoy a flexible schedule, rewarding work, and the chance to make a difference for our students each day. Perfect for parents, retirees, or anyone looking to give back to their community. Apply today and become part of the Bulldog family! ❤️📚
https://tinyurl.com/2s3je56d
Milton-Union Schools is looking for substitute teachers to support our classrooms! Enjoy a flexible schedule, rewarding work, and the chance to make a difference for our students each day. Perfect for parents, retirees, or anyone looking to give back to their community. Apply today and become part of the Bulldog family! ❤️📚
https://tinyurl.com/2s3je56d
Thanksgiving Daycamp YMCA
