Milan Preschool is Now Enrolling For the 2026-2027 School Year
The first consideration is given to the children who are 4 years of age before August 1, 2026, and who will be eligible for kindergarten the following year. If space is available, children who are 3 years of age before August 1, 2026, will be considered. Pre-enrollment will be incomplete until a copy of your child's birth certificate has been submitted. Click the following link for the pre-enrollment form https://bit.ly/MC2PK26-27
Please email bhull@milan.k12.mo.us with any questions.
about 1 month ago, Milan C-2
Pre-K Enrollment
🏈💚💛 MEET THE WILDCATS NIGHT! 💛💚🏈

Wildcat Football is back! 🐾 Join us Thursday, August 20 at 6:30 PM, immediately following the Back to School Bash, for Meet the Wildcats Night!

Come out and help us kick off the season, meet our Wildcat football players and coaches, and show your Wildcat Pride! 🏈🐾

📅 Thursday, August 20
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍Cal Hubbard Stadium
📣 Following the Back to School Bash

We can’t wait to see our Wildcat community there! 💚💛
about 1 month ago, Milan C-2
8-20-26 Meet the Wildcats - Football
🥎💚💛 COME SUPPORT MILAN LADYCAT SOFTBALL! 💛💚🥎

Join us for the 2026 Milan LadyCat Softball Hit-A-Thon on Friday, August 21 at 5:00 PM!

🐾 Meet our LadyCat players and coaches
🥎 Watch the girls swing for the fence
💚💛 Show your support for Milan Softball!

Come out, cheer on our LadyCats, and help us kick off another exciting season! We hope to see our Wildcat community there! 🐾

📅 August 21, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM
about 1 month ago, Milan C-2
8-21-26 Softball Hit-a-Thon
💚💛 WILDCAT WELCOME: MS. ANDI SMITH 💛💚

Milan C-2 is excited to welcome Ms. Andrea “Andi” Smith to the Wildcat family! Ms. Smith will be teaching 7th Grade Reading, 7th Grade Writing, Social Studies, and Health.

Ms. Smith has a special connection to Milan—she attended Milan during 6th and 7th grade before moving to Colorado, where she later graduated from Pueblo South High School. She attended Pueblo Community College, Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology, and Fort Hays State University in Kansas.

Before becoming an educator, Ms. Smith spent 18 years as a veterinary technician. At age 40, she returned to college to earn her bachelor’s degree and pursue teaching through an alternative licensure program. She taught special education in Colorado for four years and also served as a long-term 9th grade math substitute during her fourth year.

Outside of school, Ms. Smith loves hiking, walking, fishing, swimming, hunting, gardening, and spending time with animals—especially pigs and cows! She has two sons, Wyatt, 21, who recently graduated from Spartan College to become an airline mechanic, and a 14-year-old son who will be a freshman at Milan this year. Her younger son enjoys dirt bikes, football, and wrestling. Both of her sons participated in 4-H in Colorado, where the family showed turkeys and raised pigs.

Ms. Smith grew up in Missouri, primarily in Mooresville near Chillicothe, and she is thrilled to be back home. She is especially looking forward to meeting her students and beginning this new chapter as a Wildcat!

Welcome to Milan C-2, Ms. Smith! We’re glad to have you back home and part of the Wildcat family! 💚💛🐾
about 1 month ago, Milan C-2
Wildcat Welcom Ms. Andi Smith
Milan FFA Chapter Name Receives $3000 Grant from Smithfield Foods
The Milan FFA Chapter was recently awarded a $3000 grant from Smithfield
Foods to support the next generation of agricultural leaders through leadership skill development and career exploration in agriculture.
“This grant is vital in helping ensure our students are able to participate in a multitude of leadership events that would not have been feasible before,” said Logan Fullerton, Milan FFA advisor.
The Milan FFA Chapter will use this funding to pay FFA affiliate dues for the chapter for the 2026-2027 school year. A portion of this grant was also used to make the final payment for students to attend the Missouri FFA Leadership Camp this summer, which helped students gain hands-on experiences, build critical skills, and advance their leadership potential.
This initiative was part of the 2026 Smithfield Foods Chapter Grant Program, funded by
a $150,000 donation from Smithfield to the National FFA Foundation. With this contribution,
Smithfield has invested more than $450,000 to support local FFA chapters in the communities
where Smithfield operates since 2024. To learn more about Smithfield’s efforts to strengthen
local communities, visit smithfieldfoods.com/good-is-what-we-do.
about 1 month ago, Milan C-2
FFA Grant
🏈 JH FOOTBALL PRACTICE REMINDER 🏈

Attention 7th & 8th Grade Football Players!

Football practice begins Monday, August 17, 2026!

📅 Monday–Friday until school starts
🕒 3:45 PM — Team Meeting
🏈 Practice immediately following
⏰ Practice ends at 6:00 PM

Players and families, be sure to join the Band App to stay connected and receive important team updates throughout the season.

Click the link to join the Band App!
🔗 https://band.us/n/afa8bdD4H95b3
about 1 month ago, Milan C-2
8/17/26 JH Football Practice Starts
🎉 A HUGE THANK YOU to Pepsi Bottling out of Brookfield, MO! 🎉

We are incredibly grateful for their generous $12,000 donation toward our brand-new softball and baseball complex! ⚾🥎

Support from local businesses like this makes a tremendous difference in our community and helps us create an amazing facility for our athletes and families for years to come.

Thank you, Pepsi Bottling, for investing in our students, our athletes, and our community! 💚⚾🥎

📸 Pictured: Dr. Ashley Pauley and Bryan Rouchka
about 1 month ago, Milan C-2
Thank you Pepsi Bottling
🌞💚💛 SUMMER FOOD FOR KIDS – GROCERY CARE PACKAGES 💛💚🌞

Families in the Milan area can pick up FREE Grocery Care Packages for children this summer!

📍 Milan
📌 203/205 E. 2nd St.
🗓 Thursdays
⏰ 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
📅 June 18 – August 20

🍽 Each care package contains food for 7 days of breakfast and supper
👧👦 Limit one package per child
✅ A child or parent/guardian may pick up for the child
⚠️ Quantities are limited

Be sure to sign up for meals using the QR code on the flyer. More details at: https://aptg.co/rpd8hJ
about 1 month ago, Milan C-2
Summer Food For Kids Grocery Care Packages
🏈💚💛 Calling All Wildcats! 💛💚🏈

If your student plans to participate in Milan Wildcats Fall Sports, be sure to attend the Fall Sports Parent Meeting!

📅 Monday, August 10
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 High School Gym

This meeting is an important opportunity to hear about expectations, schedules, eligibility, communication, and everything you'll need for a successful fall sports season.

We look forward to seeing all Wildcat athletes and their families there!
about 1 month ago, Milan C-2
Fall Sports Parent Meeting 8-10-26
Milan C-2 Elementary Football | 3rd–6th Grade 🏈 Football is almost here, Wildcats! 💚💛 Here are the important dates to get on your calendar: 📅 Saturday, August 22 — 5:00 PM Parent & Player Meeting 📍 Cal Hubbard Stadium We will cover important information for the season, including schedules, athlete pickup procedures, and other details. 📅 Sunday, August 23 — 5:00 PM Football Gear & Locker Checkout Players will receive their football gear and check out their lockers. 📅 Tuesday, August 25 PRACTICE BEGINS! 🏈 Practice will begin after school. Specific practice times and athlete pickup details will be provided at the August 22 parent meeting. ⚠️ REMINDER: Milan C-2 Elementary Football is for Milan C-2 students in 3rd–6th grade only. Please make plans to attend the parent/player meeting on August 22 so we can get everyone prepared for a great season! 💚💛 #THISISUS! 🏈 JOIN THE FUTURE WILDCATS!
about 1 month ago, Milan C-2 School District
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Wildcat Welcome!

Please join us in welcoming Mrs. Stephanie Somers to the Milan C-2 family! 💚💛

Mrs. Somers will serve as our 5th & 6th Grade Reading Teacher. A proud Milan C-II High School graduate, she is excited to return to the district where her educational journey began.

Mrs. Somers attended the University of Missouri and later earned her degree from William Woods University. As she begins her 33rd year in education, she is thrilled to see her teaching career come full circle by returning home to Milan. She looks forward to sharing her passion for reading with students and making a positive impact in the classroom.

Outside of school, Mrs. Somers enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, and making crafts. She is also a devoted fan of the Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City Royals, and she loves cheering on her favorite teams. At home, she is accompanied by her Boston Terrier, Roxie.

Family is at the heart of Mrs. Somers' life. She is the widow of her late husband, Scott Somers, and treasures the love and support of her family. Her father is CJ Michael, and her sister is Shelly Forster. She is also a proud aunt to Alyssa Bankus and Drew Forster, and she loves spending time with her great-nieces and great-nephew, Raylen, Marley, and Sophie, with another great-niece expected to arrive this fall.

We are excited to welcome Mrs. Somers back to Milan C-2! Her decades of experience, dedication to students, and deep roots in the Wildcat community will be a tremendous asset to our school.

💚 Welcome back to the Wildcat Family, Mrs. Somers! 💛
about 1 month ago, Milan C-2
Wildcat Welcome
🏈💚💛 Calling All Wildcats! 💛💚🏈

If your student plans to participate in Milan Wildcats Fall Sports, be sure to attend the Fall Sports Parent Meeting!

📅 Monday, August 10
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 High School Gym

This meeting is an important opportunity to hear about expectations, schedules, eligibility, communication, and everything you'll need for a successful fall sports season.

We look forward to seeing all Wildcat athletes and their families there!
about 1 month ago, Milan C-2
Fall Sports Parent Meeting 8-10-26
Juniors and Seniors participating in Flex Work for the Fall Semester need to meet Mrs. Forster TODAY (Tuesday, August 4th) between 9AM and 3PM at their convenience. Flex Work students who do not meet with her today risk not getting to work the first few days of school. You can contact Mrs. Forster at sforster@milan.k12.mo.us with any questions you have.
about 1 month ago, Brooke Dodson, High School Principal

👀Looking for back-to-school information? Be sure to bookmark our Back-to-School Information Page:
🔗 https://bit.ly/MC2BTS2026

This page includes important information for all PK-12 students and families, and new information will be added as it becomes available, so check back often!

We can't wait to welcome our Wildcats back for another fantastic year of learning! 💚💛

about 1 month ago, Milan C-2
Back to School 2026-27
💚💛 Milan C-2 2026–2027 Vacation Planner💛💚

As you begin planning family vacations, appointments, and other activities for the upcoming school year, please use these important dates to help minimize missed instructional time.

📚 Attendance Matters! Every day in the classroom helps students stay engaged, build strong learning habits, connect with teachers and classmates, and achieve academic success. Whenever possible, please schedule vacations and appointments during school breaks so students don't miss valuable learning opportunities.

🥎🏈 Athletics & School Events

🥎🏈 Summer Sports Dead Week: June 27 – July 5, 2026

🥎🏈 All Sports Dead Week: August 1 – August 9, 2026

🥎🏈 High School Fall Sports Practice Begins: August 10, 2026

🥎🏈 Junior High Fall Sports Practice Begins: August 17, 2026

🎉 Back to School Bash: August 20, 2026 | 🕔 5:00–6:00 PM

🎒 First Day of School: August 25, 2026

💚💛 Homecoming: October 2, 2026 | ⏰ 12:45 PM Dismissal

🗓️ School Breaks & Important Dates

👨‍👩‍👧 Parent/Teacher Conferences: October 29, 2026

🏡 No School: October 30 – November 2, 2026

🦃 Thanksgiving Break: November 25 – November 30, 2026

❄️ Winter Break:
⏰ December 18, 2026 – 12:45 PM Dismissal
🎄 December 21, 2026 – January 4, 2027

🐣 Easter Break: March 26 – March 29, 2027

🎉 Last Day of School: May 14, 2027

📚 School will be IN Session on the following Mondays:
📅 October 26, 2026
📅 November 23, 2026
📅 December 7, 2026
📅 December 14, 2026
📅 March 22, 2027
📅 May 3, 2027
📅 May 10, 2027

📝 Quarter Dates
1️⃣ 1st Quarter: August 25 – October 23, 2026
2️⃣ 2nd Quarter: October 26 – December 18, 2026
3️⃣ 3rd Quarter: January 5 – March 5, 2027
4️⃣ 4th Quarter: March 9 – May 14, 2027

💚 Thank you for partnering with us to make attendance a priority. Together, we can ensure every Wildcat has the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed—because every day counts! 🐾📚💛💚
about 1 month ago, Milan C-2
Milan C-2 Vacation Planner 2026-2027
Don't forget, 9th - 12th Grade Band Camp starts tomorrow morning for Band and Color Guard students. Stay up-to-date with band news by joining the 'Milan C-2 Emerald Regiment' Band App: https://band.us/n/ada6b4eeN1NaZ
about 1 month ago, Milan High School
band camp details

Wildcat Welcome!

Please join us in welcoming Ms. Cady Pauley back to the Milan C-2 family! 💚💛

Ms. Pauley will serve as our High School Physical Education Teacher, Head Girls Basketball Coach, Assistant Softball Coach, and Assistant Varsity Track Coach. A proud Milan C-2 High School graduate, she is excited to return home and invest in the students and community that helped shape her into the person she is today.

After graduating from Milan, Ms. Pauley spent her first two years playing Division I basketball at the University of Virginia before finishing her collegiate career at Missouri State University. Along the way, she competed in the ACC, Missouri Valley Conference, and Conference USA, and one of the highlights of her athletic career was helping her team earn a spot in the NCAA Tournament—a dream she had worked toward for years.

When she's not teaching or coaching, Ms. Pauley enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She loves hunting and fishing and could happily spend an entire day outdoors. She also enjoys watching and competing in sports, and in her spare time, you'll even find her hunting coyotes—with a little help from Nicholas Gardner!

Family means everything to Ms. Pauley. She has one sister, Emerson, who recently completed the LPN program and will begin the RN program at NCMC this fall. Her dad works for the railroad, her mom works at Milan C-2, and she also has grandparents and cousins who work in the district. Education has always been an important part of her family's story. She also treasures the time she spends with her younger cousins, who mean the world to her. Ms. Pauley says the support she has received from the Milan community has been incredible, and she considers that support system to be family. She credits them with helping her become the person she is today.

We are thrilled to welcome Ms. Pauley back home to Milan C-2! Her passion for education, dedication to athletics, and love for the Wildcat community will make a lasting impact on our students both in the classroom and on the court, field, and track.

💚 Welcome to the Wildcat Family, Ms. Pauley! 💛

about 2 months ago, Milan C-2
Wildcat Welcome
📚🎉 Mark Your Calendars, Wildcats! 🎉📚

Join us for the Milan C-2 Back to School Bash as we kick off an exciting new school year!

🗓️ Thursday, August 20
🕠 5:30–6:30 PM
📍 Main Parking Lot

Come enjoy:
🌭 FREE hot dogs
💧 FREE water
🏰 FREE bounce houses
🛍️ Mega Sale on "This Is Us" apparel
🍧 Snow cones available for purchase

📢 Parents of LAST YEAR'S 3rd–12th grade students: Stop by your child's building secretary's table to pick up your student's 2026 MAP/EOC scores.

A big thank you to the Milan C-2 PTO for sponsoring the free food, drinks, and bounce houses!

We can't wait to welcome our Wildcat families back for an evening of fun before the first day of school! 💚💛
about 2 months ago, Milan C-2
Back to School Bash 8-20-26
📚✏️ Elementary School Supply Lists 🎒🍎

It's time to get ready for an amazing 2026-27 school year! Our elementary school supply lists are available to help your family prepare for the first day of school.

📝 View your child's supply list here
🔗 https://aptg.co/Qv7rHm

👀 Looking for more back-to-school information? Be sure to bookmark our Back-to-School Information Page
🔗 https://bit.ly/MC2BTS2026

This page includes important information for ALL PK-12 students and families, and new information will be added as it becomes available, so check back often!

We can't wait to welcome our Wildcats back for another fantastic year of learning! 💛💚
about 2 months ago, Milan C-2
Back to School 2026-27
🏈🏀 MILAN C-2 ELEMENTARY ATHLETICS 💚💛

THIS IS US!

Incoming 3rd–6th grade boys and girls! It's time to get ready for another exciting year of Wildcat Athletics!

🏀 Basketball Open Gym is THIS WEEK!
Join our Basketball Band for:
✅ Open Gym Information
✅ Practice Updates
✅ Winter Schedules
✅ Season Announcements

👉 https://band.us/n/a4aab88f9bH2w

🏈 Football season is coming up!
Join our Football Band to stay up to date with:
✅ Parent & Player Meeting Information will be shared soon!
✅ Schedule Release
✅ Team Announcements
✅ Important Season Updates

👉 https://band.us/n/a8a3b7A7tav2F

💚💛 JOIN THE WILDCATS! 💚💛- If you have already joined on the app, you are good to go!

Questions? Contact Coach Nathan Dodson
Elementary Football & Basketball Coordinator
ndodson@milan.k12.mo.us
about 2 months ago, Brooke Dodson, High School Principal
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