Mrs. Lane’s 5th graders kicked off the year with All About Me STEAM sculptures! 🎨🛠️ Each sculpture reflected their unique qualities, and students proudly shared their creations with classmates. One student summed it up perfectly: “Our sculptures show our differences, but they’re all connected.” 💡#EveryBulldogBelongs #BulldogPride #LearninginAction
⚽📚 Help us welcome Mr. Hunter Grone to the 5th grade team at Milton-Union Elementary! Mr. Grone is a Wright State graduate and is kicking off his very first year of teaching—though he’s no stranger to working with students! 🐾
He discovered his passion for teaching at just 15 years old while working as a swim instructor, and he’s been hooked ever since. Today, he continues to coach swim and soccer at the YMCA, and he still loves seeing kids grow and build confidence. 🏊♂️⚽
Mr. Grone is a big fan of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, and if his teaching style had a theme song, it would be Hall of Fame by The Script—encouraging students to dream big and believe in their potential. 🌟
If he could have any classroom superpower, it’d be time travel—so he could take his students on field trips to historical moments as they learn about them. (Yes, please!) And if stranded on a desert island? He’d want a notebook—perfect for tracking thoughts, sketching maps, or planning a rescue. 📝⏳
His advice to our Awesome DOGS: “It’s OK to make mistakes—that’s where the real learning happens.” 💬
Mr. Grone is the oldest of three siblings, comes from a family of educators, played college soccer, and can even skateboard!
We’re excited to have you on the team—welcome to the pack, Mr. Grone! 🐾🎉
He discovered his passion for teaching at just 15 years old while working as a swim instructor, and he’s been hooked ever since. Today, he continues to coach swim and soccer at the YMCA, and he still loves seeing kids grow and build confidence. 🏊♂️⚽
Mr. Grone is a big fan of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, and if his teaching style had a theme song, it would be Hall of Fame by The Script—encouraging students to dream big and believe in their potential. 🌟
If he could have any classroom superpower, it’d be time travel—so he could take his students on field trips to historical moments as they learn about them. (Yes, please!) And if stranded on a desert island? He’d want a notebook—perfect for tracking thoughts, sketching maps, or planning a rescue. 📝⏳
His advice to our Awesome DOGS: “It’s OK to make mistakes—that’s where the real learning happens.” 💬
Mr. Grone is the oldest of three siblings, comes from a family of educators, played college soccer, and can even skateboard!
We’re excited to have you on the team—welcome to the pack, Mr. Grone! 🐾🎉
🌻 Help us welcome Mrs. Jeannina Fraley to our 4th grade team at Milton-Union Elementary! With 18 years of experience, a passion for her students, and a background as a military family member, she brings a wealth of life and teaching experience to our Bulldog community. 🐾
Mrs. Fraley holds degrees from California State University Sacramento and Dominican University. Her favorite part of teaching is building strong relationships with her students—and making sure they know she’ll always have their back. 💛
Outside the classroom, she and her husband, Jim (married for 38 years!), are learning to raise chickens and run a small farm. 🐔 She also enjoys cross stitching and has lived in over 25 cities, including time abroad in Italy!🌎
If she could have any classroom superpower, it would be the ability to see everything going on behind her—a truly useful skill for any teacher! Her go-to school supply on a deserted island? A solid pair of scissors. ✂️
Her advice to our Awesome DOGS: "Remember that no one can make you feel inferior without your consent." 🧠💬
And an extra exciting fun fact—she’s about to become a first-time Grammy this September! 💕👶
We’re thrilled to have you on the team, Mrs. Fraley! Welcome to the pack! 🐾🎉
Mrs. Fraley holds degrees from California State University Sacramento and Dominican University. Her favorite part of teaching is building strong relationships with her students—and making sure they know she’ll always have their back. 💛
Outside the classroom, she and her husband, Jim (married for 38 years!), are learning to raise chickens and run a small farm. 🐔 She also enjoys cross stitching and has lived in over 25 cities, including time abroad in Italy!🌎
If she could have any classroom superpower, it would be the ability to see everything going on behind her—a truly useful skill for any teacher! Her go-to school supply on a deserted island? A solid pair of scissors. ✂️
Her advice to our Awesome DOGS: "Remember that no one can make you feel inferior without your consent." 🧠💬
And an extra exciting fun fact—she’s about to become a first-time Grammy this September! 💕👶
We’re thrilled to have you on the team, Mrs. Fraley! Welcome to the pack! 🐾🎉
🍎 Say hello to Mrs. Emily Martin, the newest member of our 1st grade team at Milton-Union Elementary! 🐾✨
Mrs. Martin is a Wright State University graduate and is beginning her very first year of teaching! She was inspired to become a teacher to make a positive impact on young lives and believes that every student has the potential to become a world changer. 🌍💫
At home, she stays busy with her husband Jordan (her best friend!), their two children Mia and Liam, and their loyal German Shepherd, Bailey. 🐶💕
If her teaching style had a theme song, it would be the Friends theme—because she’s always ready to be there for her students, through every step of their learning journey. 💛🎶
Mrs. Martin sees herself in both Miss Frizzle and Miss Honey—bringing curiosity, warmth, and encouragement into her classroom. If she could have a classroom superpower, it would be the ability to instantly understand how each student learns best so every child feels confident and successful every day.
Her advice to our Awesome DOGS: “Always try your best, be kind to others, and never be afraid to make mistakes—that’s how we learn and grow!” 📖✏️
Fun fact: She knows sign language! 👋🏼
We’re so excited to welcome you to the Bulldog family, Mrs. Martin! 🐾❤️
Mrs. Martin is a Wright State University graduate and is beginning her very first year of teaching! She was inspired to become a teacher to make a positive impact on young lives and believes that every student has the potential to become a world changer. 🌍💫
At home, she stays busy with her husband Jordan (her best friend!), their two children Mia and Liam, and their loyal German Shepherd, Bailey. 🐶💕
If her teaching style had a theme song, it would be the Friends theme—because she’s always ready to be there for her students, through every step of their learning journey. 💛🎶
Mrs. Martin sees herself in both Miss Frizzle and Miss Honey—bringing curiosity, warmth, and encouragement into her classroom. If she could have a classroom superpower, it would be the ability to instantly understand how each student learns best so every child feels confident and successful every day.
Her advice to our Awesome DOGS: “Always try your best, be kind to others, and never be afraid to make mistakes—that’s how we learn and grow!” 📖✏️
Fun fact: She knows sign language! 👋🏼
We’re so excited to welcome you to the Bulldog family, Mrs. Martin! 🐾❤️
🌟 Help us give a warm Bulldog welcome to Mr. Seth Mullins, who is joining our 4th grade team at Milton-Union Elementary! 🐾🍎
Mr. Mullins is a Wittenberg University grad who is starting his second year of teaching. His favorite part of being a teacher is encouraging students to grow into their unique selves and helping them discover what they love. 💡
Outside of the classroom, Mr. Mullins enjoys gardening with his dogs, hiking new trails, and stargazing—he’s a big fan of constellations! 🌌🐶🐾Mr. Mullins and his fiancé, Cami, stay busy with their fun and furry crew: two dogs, Loki and Louie, and two rabbits, Lola and Lawrence. 🐕🐇
Inspired by Dead Poets Society, Mr. Mullins aims to bring curiosity, creativity, and passion to the classroom. His desert-island school supply? A solid pair of scissors (with tape as a close runner-up ✂️)!
His advice to our Awesome DOGS: “Don’t ever be afraid to ask questions. You can never learn if you don’t provide yourself with the opportunity to grow.” 📚
We’re thrilled to have you on the team, Mr. Mullins—welcome to the pack! 🐾🎉
Mr. Mullins is a Wittenberg University grad who is starting his second year of teaching. His favorite part of being a teacher is encouraging students to grow into their unique selves and helping them discover what they love. 💡
Outside of the classroom, Mr. Mullins enjoys gardening with his dogs, hiking new trails, and stargazing—he’s a big fan of constellations! 🌌🐶🐾Mr. Mullins and his fiancé, Cami, stay busy with their fun and furry crew: two dogs, Loki and Louie, and two rabbits, Lola and Lawrence. 🐕🐇
Inspired by Dead Poets Society, Mr. Mullins aims to bring curiosity, creativity, and passion to the classroom. His desert-island school supply? A solid pair of scissors (with tape as a close runner-up ✂️)!
His advice to our Awesome DOGS: “Don’t ever be afraid to ask questions. You can never learn if you don’t provide yourself with the opportunity to grow.” 📚
We’re thrilled to have you on the team, Mr. Mullins—welcome to the pack! 🐾🎉
🎉 Please help us welcome Mrs. Jen James to our 3rd grade team at Milton-Union Elementary! 🐾📚
Mrs. James is a Wright State grad who’s excited to begin her first year in education—and we’re thrilled to have her! She became a teacher to make a positive impact in students' lives and loves the joy they bring to hers. Outside the classroom, she enjoys playing softball, reading Harry Potter, and spending time with her two German Shepherds, Remy and Luna.
If her teaching style had a theme song, it would be “Don’t You Worry Child” by Swedish House Mafia, and if she could swap places with any fictional teacher, she’d be Madam Hooch—flying lessons at Hogwarts, anyone? 🧹✨
Her advice to our Awesome DOGS: “Always be yourself and ask for help when you need it!” 💬
Welcome to the pack, Mrs. James! 🐾❤️
Mrs. James is a Wright State grad who’s excited to begin her first year in education—and we’re thrilled to have her! She became a teacher to make a positive impact in students' lives and loves the joy they bring to hers. Outside the classroom, she enjoys playing softball, reading Harry Potter, and spending time with her two German Shepherds, Remy and Luna.
If her teaching style had a theme song, it would be “Don’t You Worry Child” by Swedish House Mafia, and if she could swap places with any fictional teacher, she’d be Madam Hooch—flying lessons at Hogwarts, anyone? 🧹✨
Her advice to our Awesome DOGS: “Always be yourself and ask for help when you need it!” 💬
Welcome to the pack, Mrs. James! 🐾❤️
The new school year is on the way! Please plan to join us for the districtwide Open House on Monday, August 18, 2025, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Meet the teachers, find your child's locker, drop off supplies, walk your student's class schedule, and more. Thank you...See you soon!
Sending along images of 2025-26 supply lists for each building...the new school year is just around the corner. Follow the link for images of each building's 2025-26 school supply list. See you soon! www.muschools.com/article/2320300
📚🖍️ 2025–2026 School Supply Lists Are Here! 🎒✂️
Milton-Union Elementary families— let's gear up for another amazing school year! 📓🖊️
Classroom supply lists for grades K–5 are now available. Start shopping early to avoid the rush and make sure your Bulldog is ready to roll on the first day! 🐾
💡 Watch for back-to-school sales and deals throughout the summer!
Let’s make 2025–2026 the best year yet! 💥
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Second Lady Usha Vance has officially launched the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge for K–8 students—from June 1 to September 5
Here's the scoop:
🌟 Students read 12 books of their choice—alone or with an adult—and log their progress.
✅ Every participant gets a personalized certificate and a small prize.
🏛️ Complete all twelve and enter to win an unforgettable trip to Washington, D.C. with a family chaperone!
Why this matters:
Parents, this is your secret weapon against the “summer slide”—keep kids reading, learning, and growing!
And students, what an exciting chance to explore new worlds—all while chasing a D.C. adventure!
🔗 For official details and the reading log, visit:
https://education.ohio.gov/Media/Ed-Connection/June-10-2025/Second-Lady-Usha-Vance-opens-K-8-Summer-Reading-Ch
Let's make this the summer of reading! Let’s get those pages turning! 🙌
Check out two future 1st graders who purchased a bike from the Bark Mart for 1,000 Bulldog Bucks! We are so proud of Vivian Kincher and Asher Moniaci! Their hard work, positive behavior, and dedication to our schoolwide expectations paid off in a BIG way. Way to go!
Check out the final Bulldog Blast of the 24-25 school year! Thank you for an incredible school year! As a reminder, today is an early dismissal. School ends at 1:30 pm. Have a great summer!
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Check out this week's Bulldog Blast! Next week is the last week of school! Have a great weekend.
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Congratulations! 🎉
These AWESOME DOGS have a trip to Kings Island to look forward to this summer! They earned Bulldog Bucks for meeting great behavior expectations and purchased a Kings Island admission ticket from our Bark Mart!
Way to be an AWESOME DOG!
A huge THANK YOU to Kings Island for their generous donation!
Check out this week's Bulldog Blast! Lots of fun end of the year celebrations happening! Have a wonderful weekend.
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🎶✨ Our kindergarteners had a special treat today—a live performance from the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra! 🎻🥁🎺
From big sounds to tiny instruments, our young Bulldogs were amazed and inspired by the music. What a wonderful way to introduce the joy of the arts! Thank you to the Milton-Union PTO for sponsoring this event!
🎨✂️ Mrs. Yount’s second grade artists are putting end-of-year paper scraps to brilliant use—turning them into colorful 3D paper sculptures during art class with Mrs. Bellas! 🖍️📏
We love seeing our Bulldogs stretch their imaginations and bring recycled materials to life in the elementary art room! 💡🐾
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to our Head Start Team! 🍎👏🎉
Thank you for taking care of our littlest Bulldogs! We hope you had a fantastic week!
