2 K and Counting

I can't believe that we've had over 2000 people view the blog.  Some people have even viewed it from India and Trinidad and Tobago.  I will do my best to keep updating with the great things happening at our school and even a couple posts on what the Ellis family is up to.  Thanks for viewing.

Trick or Treating in So. Williamsport

We're out having some Halloween fun with our friends the Koropchak's. The Ellis' get to enjoy two nights of fun. That means double the candy I get to sneak out of the kids bags

Jim Ellis
Asst. Principal
Milton Middle School

Camouflage Day

I couldn't see anyone today because everyone was wearing their camo. gear.  What an awesome week it's been.  The students have done a great job dressing up and supporting Red Ribbon week.  Here's a picture of the sixth graders in their gear.  Thanks Mr. Slusser for the picture.

Orange and Black Forever

Check out the seventh grade winners from today's Orange and Black day.  What a great way to show support for Red Ribbon Week and our school.  Mr. Turbitt has gone above and beyond this year and has come up with some great ideas.  I know he really appreciates have Mrs. Specht here to help him.  If you come to MMS tomorrow don't be surprised if you can't see anyone...it's camouflage day.

Red Red Everywhere

Today was wear red day in support of Red Ribbon Week.  Check out our winners for wearing the most read in 8th Grade.  That's quite a crew!!!

Science Class

Hanging out with my good friends Brent and Marty in Science class.

Jim Ellis
Asst. Principal
Milton Middle School

My Future's So Bright....I Gotta Where Shades

Somewhere Frankie Goes to Hollywood is proud of us.  Today was sunglasses day.  Don't forget that tomorrow is "Wear Red Day."

Revise Revise Revise

Mrs. Reynolds is going over some great writing strategies.

Jim Ellis
Asst. Principal
Milton Middle School

Blackout Day...How Can Your Read the Post???

Today is Blackout to Drugs Day at Milton.  We had a ton of students dress in black to show their support.  Great job everyone.  Can you actually believe that Mrs. Doebler tried to tell me that Johnny Cash sang the song "Folsom Prism Blues."  C'mon Mrs. Doebler...it's "Folsom Prison Blues."  Can't wait to play my favorite Corey Hart song for tomorrow's theme!!!

Johnny Cash was the Man in Black

New Bleachers

Our new bleacher are almost completely installed. They're looking fantastic.

Jim Ellis
Asst. Principal
Milton Middle School

Conquistadors are Not California Girls!!

Check out the great song Mrs. Doebler's social studies class sang.  Focus on the students not the bad video work.

Panther Pride Sundae Party

We had our first Panther Pride winners' celebration today.  These students all received a caught caring card for doing the right thing at our school.  For doing the right thing, they all earned an Ice Cream Sundae party.  Nice job and congrats to the following:  Keisha, Alexis, Cody, Matthew, Maddie, Allison, Bri, Kory, Madison, Tieranny, and Christian.  Great job everyone!  You're making Milton proud!

The Other Bill Clark

I'm at a training today and guess who I'm sitting with...Bill Clark. No not that Bill Clark, former Milton Superintendent, but another Bill Clark who is an Assistant Principal in Athens. Small World.

Jim Ellis
Asst. Principal
Milton Middle School

Miss Appel's Room is Riding High

Miss Appel and her students are jacked up!  The elevator is finally working which is good because there is basically a monsoon outside.  Logan and Nellie told me they were about to start cracking some heads if the elevator didn't get fixed soon.


Look Miss Appel got the first ride.

Panther Pride

Our Panther Pride board is getting filled up.  We almost have complete rows a couple of different ways.  The Panther Pride Club is a piece of our School Wide Positive Behavior Plan.  It is intended to create a positive social climate and reward students for making the right decisions.  Students who get a "Caught Caring" note from a teacher get to pick a number and hang their Caught Caring slip on that number.

When there are 12 names in a row, all students in that row will be recognized and awarded a Principal's Prize.  Prizes could be any of the following:  Pizza Party, First in Lunch Line pass, Ice Cream Party, Free Dance Pass, Free Sporting Events Pass, No Homework Pass, Opportunity to make Morning Announcements, etc.

We are looking for good prize ideas and anyone who would want to do make a prize donation would be greatly appreciated.

We should have our first prize winners by the end of the week.  I wonder what the mystery prize will be.