On behalf of the Ben Milam Elementary family, we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the brave men and women who have served our country.

Today, we honor your courage, sacrifice, and dedication. Thank you to all our veterans, especially those within our Milam family and community, for your service and commitment to protecting our freedom.

With gratitude and respect, Happy Veterans Day! ❤️🤍💙

#MilamMustangs #VeteransDay #ThankYouForYourService #McAllenISD
about 16 hours ago, Milam Elementary

🧡💙 Mustangs, let’s celebrate Gratitude Week, November 16–20! Join us for fun dress-up days and simple acts of kindness as we give thanks for the people who make our school special.

Check the flyer for each day’s gratitude activity. Let’s fill Ben Milam Elementary with grateful hearts and Mustang kindness! 🧡💙 #MustangPride #GratitudeWeek

🧡💙 ¡Mustangs, celebremos la Semana de Gratitud del 16 al 20 de noviembre! Participen con atuendos divertidos y pequeños actos de bondad mientras agradecemos a quienes hacen de nuestra escuela un lugar especial.

Consulta el volante para conocer la actividad de gratitud de cada día. ¡Llenemos Ben Milam Elementary de corazones agradecidos y bondad Mustang! 🧡💙 #MustangPride #SemanaDeGratitud

1 day ago, Milam Elementary
**Attention Boys & Girls Club Parents!**

Please review the attached flyer for important information regarding the Boys & Girls Club closure in observance of Veterans Day.

Thank you for your understanding, and we wish everyone a safe and meaningful Veterans Day!

They will also be closed on Friday, Nov. 20th for professional development.
3 days ago, Milam Elementary
🏆 **CHAMPIONS!** 🏐🧡💙

Congratulations to our **Lady Mustangs – Team Orange** on becoming **Elevate Girls Volleyball Champions!** 🎉

Your hard work, teamwork, and determination paid off! We are incredibly proud of you for representing Ben Milam Elementary and showing everyone what it means to be a Mustang!

**WAY TO GO, LADY MUSTANGS!** 🐎🏆

#MilamMustangs #LadyMustangs #Champions #MustangPride
3 days ago, Milam Elementary
🌟Our Milam Student Council is leading the Ben Milam Elementary Mustangs Food Drive from November 9–20! 🥫Help us support The Salvation Army and local Milam families by donating canned meat, pasta, rice, peanut butter, soup, instant potatoes, spaghetti sauce, canned vegetables, dry beans, or can openers. 💖Together, we can make a difference—one donation at a time! Thank you, Mustang families, for sharing kindness with our community. 💙🐴🧡 #MilamStudentsCare #MustangPride
3 days ago, Edna Hernandez
🧡💙 Mustang Families: Week at a Glance | November 9–13 📝 Fall Benchmark Dates ⭐ Tuesday, Nov. 10: 4th & 5th Grade Science ⭐ Wednesday, Nov. 11: 3rd Grade Math ⭐ Thursday, Nov. 12: 4th Grade Math ✨Please help students prepare by going to bed early, getting a good night’s rest, and arriving on time by 7:45 a.m. Being here and ready to learn makes a difference. 🌟PTO Meeting this Tuesday at 5:45 in gym. 4th grade students will be showcasing their Veterans Day performance. Veterans and active military service members are welcome to join us and be recognized! 🇺🇸Ben Milam Elementary proudly honors our veterans and active military service members. We thank all the brave men and women who have served and those who continue to serve our country. Your courage, dedication, and sacrifice are deeply appreciated. 🥫 Food Drive: Nov. 9–20 — Help support the Salvation Army and local Milam families with donations of nonperishable food. 🎁 Operation Blue Santa: Nov. 16–Dec. 11 — Donate new toys to brighten Christmas for McAllen ISD students in grades 1–5! Thank you for helping our Mustangs learn, care, and give! 🧡💙 #MustangPride #MilamStudentsCare Family Newsletter Link: https://canva.link/y5h5scb9s51xvo8
3 days ago, Edna Hernandez
Best of luck to our Lady Mustang Orange Team!
6 days ago, Milam Elementary

Today, the Ben Milam Mustangs celebrated the brave men and women who have served our country. We are grateful for their courage, sacrifice, and dedication to protecting the freedoms we enjoy every day.

A special thank-you to the Veterans in our Milam family and community. Your service will never be forgotten! ❤️

#MilamMustangs #VeteransDay #ThankYouForYourService #McAllenISD

6 days ago, Milam Elementary
🎄❤️💚 MERRY MILAM TEES ARE HERE! 💚❤️🎄 It’s time to get MERRY, Mustangs! 🐎✨ Our Merry Milam Christmas Tees are officially available for PREORDER! Grab yours and help us celebrate the merriest moments at Milam! 🎅🍬 🎁 PREORDER ONLY! ⏰ Order Deadline: November 8th at MIDNIGHT! 👕 Youth & Adult Sizes Available 🎄 Short Sleeve & Long Sleeve Options 📦 All orders will be delivered to teacher boxes before December 1st! Don’t miss your chance to spread a little Mustang Christmas cheer! ❤️💚 ⸻ 🎄❤️💚 ¡YA LLEGARON LAS CAMISETAS MERRY MILAM! 💚❤️🎄 ¡Es hora de celebrar la Navidad, Mustangs! 🐎✨ ¡Nuestras camisetas navideñas Merry Milam ya están disponibles para PREORDENAR! ¡Consigue la tuya y acompáñanos a celebrar los momentos más alegres de la temporada en Milam! 🎅🍬 🎁 ¡SOLO POR PREORDEN! ⏰ Fecha límite: 8 de noviembre a la MEDIANOCHE 👕 Tallas para niños y adultos 🎄 Opciones de manga corta y manga larga 📦 ¡Todos los pedidos se entregarán en los casilleros de los maestros antes del 1 de diciembre! ¡No te quedes sin la tuya y comparte la alegría navideña de nuestros Mustangs! ❤️💚 https://merrymilam2026.itemorder.com/shop/home/
8 days ago, Edna Hernandez

REMINDER: Ben Milam Mustangs Veterans Day Celebration!

Join us on **Friday, November 6th**, as we honor our brave veterans! ❤️🤍💙
⭐ **PK–2nd:** 9:00–10:00 AM
⭐ **3rd–5th:** 1:30–2:30 PM
📢 **IMPORTANT:** All adult attendees must complete the Raptor Pre-Check-In Form (Link Below) by **Wednesday, November 4th**. No ID tags will be printed the day of the event.

🔗 Pre-Check-In Link: Click Here
🔗Celebration Information Link: Click Here

Thank you to all who have served! #MilamMustangs #VeteransDay #MustangPride

¡Celebración del Día de los Veteranos en Ben Milam!

¡Acompáñenos el **viernes, 6 de noviembre**, para rendir homenaje a nuestros valientes veteranos! ❤️🤍💙
⭐ **PK–2.º grado:** 9:00–10:00 AM
⭐ **3.º–5.º grado:** 1:30–2:30 PM
📢 **IMPORTANTE:** Todos los adultos que asistirán deberán completar el formulario de registro previo Raptor antes del **miércoles, 4 de noviembre**. No se imprimirán identificaciones el día del evento.

🔗 Enlace para pre-registrarse: Haga Clic Aquí
🔗Enlace con la información del evento: Haga Clic Aquí

¡Gracias a todos los que han servido a nuestro país!
#MilamMustangs #DiaDeLosVeteranos #MustangPride

9 days ago, Milam Elementary

📚⏰ Don't miss out, Mustangs! Early Bird pricing for the 2026–2027 Yearbook & 5th Grade Ads ends Dec. 18 at 1 PM! 💙🧡

¡No se lo pierdan! Los precios especiales del anuario y anuncios de 5.º grado terminan el 18 de diciembre a la 1 p. m.

🛒 buytheyearbook.com

10 days ago, Milam Elementary
🎗️ A week of spirit and healthy choices at Ben Milam! From wearing red and western gear to neon, purple and gold, and favorite book characters, our Mustangs celebrated Red Ribbon Week with an important message: Be Kind. Be Brave. Be Drug Free! 💙🧡

Thank you to our students, staff, and families for joining the fun and supporting a drug-free future!

#RedRibbonWeek #MilamMustangs #BeDrugFree
10 days ago, Milam Elementary
Check out this week's Week at a Glance!
11 days ago, Milam Elementary

Ben Milam Mustangs Veterans Day Celebration!

Join us on **Friday, November 6th**, as we honor our brave veterans! ❤️🤍💙
⭐ **PK–2nd:** 9:00–10:00 AM
⭐ **3rd–5th:** 1:30–2:00 PM
📢 **IMPORTANT:** All adult attendees must complete the Raptor Pre-Check-In Form (Link Below) by **Wednesday, November 4th**. No ID tags will be printed the day of the event.

🔗 Pre-Check-In Link: Click Here
🔗Celebration Information Link: Click Here

Thank you to all who have served! #MilamMustangs #VeteransDay #MustangPride

¡Celebración del Día de los Veteranos en Ben Milam!

¡Acompáñenos el **viernes, 6 de noviembre**, para rendir homenaje a nuestros valientes veteranos! ❤️🤍💙
⭐ **PK–2.º grado:** 9:00–10:00 AM
⭐ **3.º–5.º grado:** 1:30–2:00 PM
📢 **IMPORTANTE:** Todos los adultos que asistirán deberán completar el formulario de registro previo Raptor antes del **miércoles, 4 de noviembre**. No se imprimirán identificaciones el día del evento.

🔗 Enlace para pre-registrarse: Haga Clic Aquí
🔗Enlace con la información del evento: Haga Clic Aquí


¡Gracias a todos los que han servido a nuestro país!
#MilamMustangs #DiaDeLosVeteranos #MustangPride

14 days ago, Milam Elementary
Congratulations to Milam Mustang Matias Godoy, WKC World Champion! Representing Team USA in Spain, he also earned 2 bronze medals in Hardstyle Forms and Creative Weapons. Your Milam family is proud of you! 💙🧡 #MustangPride
14 days ago, Milam Elementary
💙🧡 Thank you, Milam PTO and our amazing community, for our wonderful parade float and for joining the McHi Homecoming festivities! Our Mustangs shined with Bulldog spirit! 💜💛 #MilamMustangs #McHiHomecoming
14 days ago, Milam Elementary
🧡💙🦁 JOIN THE McHi HOMECOMING PARADE! 🦓🌿 📅 Wednesday, October 28 🕠 Lineup: 5:45 PM 🎉 Parade Begins: 6:30 PM It’s time to show our MUSTANG PRIDE! 🐎 Each year, Milam proudly joins the McHi Homecoming Parade to celebrate our vertical team spirit! 🎓 5th graders lead the way, marching our PTO float from Bicentennial Park to McHi! 📣 Our fabulous cheerleaders follow, bringing the Mustang spirit, with our 4th and 3rd grade walkers right behind! 🚙 Bringing up the rear is our annual PTO-sponsored Milam float! Our incredible volunteers spend countless hours bringing Mustang pride to life. This year’s theme is SAFARI! 🦒🐘🌴 🧡💙 ALL MUSTANGS ARE WELCOME! Walk the parade route with us or grab a spot along Bicentennial to cheer on the fun! Let’s show McHi what Mustang pride is all about! 🐎🎉 ⸻ 🧡💙🦁 ¡ÚNETE AL DESFILE DE HOMECOMING DE McHi! 🦓🌿 📅 Miércoles, 28 de octubre 🕠 Hora de reunión: 5:45 PM 🎉 Inicio del desfile: 6:30 PM ¡Es hora de demostrar nuestro ORGULLO MUSTANG! 🐎 Cada año, Milam participa con orgullo en el desfile de McHi para celebrar el espíritu de nuestro equipo escolar. 🎓 Los estudiantes de 5.º grado encabezan el recorrido, acompañando nuestra carroza del PTO desde Bicentennial Park hasta McHi. 📣 Nuestras increíbles porristas continúan animando, seguidas por los estudiantes de 4.º y 3.º grado. 🚙 ¡Cerrando el desfile estará nuestra tradicional carroza de Milam patrocinada por el PTO! Nuestros maravillosos voluntarios dedican incontables horas a crearla. ¡Este año la temática es SAFARI! 🦒🐘🌴 🧡💙 ¡TODOS LOS MUSTANGS ESTÁN INVITADOS! ¡Acompáñanos caminando en el desfile o busca un lugar a lo largo de Bicentennial para disfrutar y animar! ¡Demostremos todo nuestro orgullo Mustang! 🐎🎉
16 days ago, Edna Hernandez
You are invited to come watch our Book Character Dress Up Parade Friday before early release!
17 days ago, Milam Library
McHi invites you to get a head start on Halloween with their Trunk or Treat happening tomorrow evening. 🎃
17 days ago, Milam Library
🐴💙🧡 Mustang Families, Here’s Our Week at a Glance! 🧡💙🐴 Red Ribbon Week | October 26–30 Get ready for a fun-filled week of school spirit, making healthy choices, and celebrating a drug-free future! ❤️ ❤️ Monday, 10/26: Wear Red Day! ❤️ Cub Scout Information Parent Meeting – Milam Gym at 5:30 PM. 🤠 Tuesday, 10/27: Western Day – Saddle up for a drug-free life! 🌈 Wednesday, 10/28: Neon Day & McHi Homecoming Parade! 💜💛 Thursday, 10/29: Purple & Gold Day – Show your Bulldog pride for the McHi Homecoming Game! 📚🦸 Friday, 10/30: Character Day & Book Character Parade! ⏰ Early Release at 12:05 PM! 🍂 Reminder: Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 1. Don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour! Let’s make it an AMAZING week, Mustangs! Together, we choose kindness, healthy habits, and a drug-free future! 🐴⭐
18 days ago, Edna Hernandez