💙🧡 Stay Connected, Mustang Families! 🐎
Stay informed and up to date with all the exciting things happening at Ben Milam Elementary!
Be sure to check our Weekly Newsletter and Family Calendar for important announcements, upcoming events, and school activities.
📅 The link will remain the same every week, so save it for easy access!
Thank you for staying connected and supporting our Mustangs! 💙🧡 #MustangPride #MustangStrong #BenMilamElementary
💙🧡🐎 ¡Manténganse informadas, familias Mustang!
¡Entérense de todas las cosas emocionantes que suceden en la Primaria Ben Milam!
Consulten nuestro Boletín Semanal y Calendario Familiar para conocer los anuncios importantes, próximos eventos y actividades escolares.
📅 El enlace será el mismo cada semana, así que guárdenlo para acceder fácilmente cuando lo necesiten.
¡Gracias por mantenerse informados y apoyar a nuestros Mustangs!
💙🧡 #MustangStrong #MustangPride #BenMilamElementary



❤️🎀 RED RIBBON WEEK IS COMING, MUSTANGS! 🎀❤️
Join Ben Milam Elementary as we celebrate Red Ribbon Week, October 26–30!
Let’s come together to promote healthy choices, kindness, and a drug-free future!
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🎉 Friday, October 23: Kick-Off Assembly! Show your Mustang Spirit!
❤️ Monday, Oct. 26: Wear RED!
🤠 Tuesday, Oct. 27: Western Day! Saddle up for a drug-free life!
🌟 Wednesday, Oct. 28: Neon Day! Shine bright and make healthy choices!
💜💛 Thursday, Oct. 29: Purple & Gold Day! Go Bulldogs! Celebrate McHi Homecoming!
🦸📚 Friday, Oct. 30: Character Day & Book Character Parade! Be a hero and choose what’s right!
Let’s make this a fun and meaningful week filled with Mustang Pride! Together, we can make a difference!
❤️
Be Kind. Be Brave. Be Drug Free!
#RedRibbonWeek #MustangPride #BenMilamElementary #DrugFreeFuture #McAllenISD


Milam's UIL tryouts are wrapping up this week! Check out the events we compete in, the grade levels that are eligible, and more here. 🧡💙


👊 Fist Bump Friday brought smiles and school spirit to Milam! 💙🧡 Thank you to the McHi Volleyball team and Morris Middle School athletes for visiting our Mustangs this morning and starting their day with encouragement and positive energy! 🏐🐎 #FistBumpFriday #MilamMustangs #McALLenISD #ALLIN





💙🧡 Happy National Boss’s Day to our principal, Edna Hernandez! Thank you for leading Ben Milam Elementary with dedication, compassion, and Mustang pride. We appreciate all you do for our students, staff, and families!

Halloween is right around the corner but the fun begins NOW! Students are invited to decorate an artificial pumpkin as their favorite book character. AND start planning those costumes because we are having our annual character parade Friday October 30! 🎃


Happy National School Lunch Week! We’re celebrating our wonderful Ben Milam cafeteria team for serving up nutritious meals, warm smiles, and care every day. Thank you for keeping our Mustangs nourished and ready to learn! #McALLenISD

Attention parents! Our very special guest author, Claudia Villarreal, has updated her payment method. Apologies for any early-morning confusion this may have caused.

Reminder no classes on Monday, Oct. 12th Mustangs!
See you Tuesday, October 13th in your red superhero attire!


Happy National Coaches Day to our Milam Coaches! Thank you to our academic, athletic, and instructional coaches for encouraging our Mustangs, building their confidence, and helping them succeed every day! #McALLen ISD

Don't forget to pre-order your yearbook and 5th Grade ads! Buytheyearbook.com




💙🧡Happy World Teachers’ Day! 💙🧡
Today we celebrate our amazing Milam teachers and staff who inspire, encourage, and believe in our Mustangs every day. Thank you for making a difference! #McALLenISD #ALLIN #MustangPride
Today we celebrate our amazing Milam teachers and staff who inspire, encourage, and believe in our Mustangs every day. Thank you for making a difference! #McALLenISD #ALLIN #MustangPride


It's Spirit Week at Ben Milam Elementary! Let's show our Mustang Pride and support important causes all week long! Check out the flyer for our daily themes as we raise awareness for Dyslexia, Breast Cancer, Down Syndrome, and more.


🐴💙🧡 Mustang Families — Here’s Your Week at a Glance! Check out our Family Weekly Newsletter live link below for October 5-9 for important announcements, upcoming events, lunch menus, calendars, and more! Let’s continue working together toward our 97% attendance goal!
🐴💙🧡 ¡Familias Mustang — Aquí está nuestro vistazo a la semana! Los invitamos a revisar nuestro Boletín Familiar Semanal del 5 al 9 de octubre para conocer anuncios importantes, próximos eventos, menús de almuerzo, calendarios y mucho más. Sigamos trabajando juntos para alcanzar nuestra meta de asistencia del 97%.
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We are excited to welcome our first author of the school year, Claudia Villarreal, next Tuesday, October 13, 2026!
1st-5th grade students will bring home an order form if you would like to purchase one of her books, or you can preorder now. Please check backpacks for the flyer.

Mustangs, October is Dyslexia Awareness Month, and McAllen ISD is celebrating! Every Tuesday in October, we are going RED to show our support. Join the fun with our weekly dress-up themes. Scan the QR code on the flyer to learn more. #GoRedForDyslexia #McAllenISD
¡Familias de Milam, octubre es el Mes de Concientización sobre la Dislexia y McAllen ISD lo está celebrando! ¡Todos los martes de octubre nos vestimos de ROJO! Únete a la diversión con nuestros temas de vestimenta semanales. Escanea el código QR en el folleto para obtener más información.
#DeRojoPorLaDislexia #McAllenISD #OrgulloMustang


Safe and secure Parents,
Students have been moved to the library. Please come by the front office pick up area so we can take the students out to you.
Thank you!
Esports tryouts are officially OVER for this season! 🎮
Results next Friday, October 9. Stay tuned!
Results next Friday, October 9. Stay tuned!


💙🧡 Let’s celebrate our Milam teachers! In honor of World Teachers’ Day on Monday, October 5, we invite families, students, and community members to bring handwritten notes of appreciation to Milam. ✏️💌
You can also leave a kind message or favorite memory in the comments. Let’s show our teachers how much they mean to our Mustang community! 🐴
You can also leave a kind message or favorite memory in the comments. Let’s show our teachers how much they mean to our Mustang community! 🐴

October is a month of awareness, kindness, and inclusion at Ben Milam Elementary!
🧡💙 We recognize Breast Cancer Awareness, Down Syndrome Awareness, Dyslexia Awareness, and National Bullying Prevention Month.
Together, we support those affected, celebrate every learner, and stand up for kindness so everyone feels valued and included. #McALLenISD #ALLIN
🧡💙 We recognize Breast Cancer Awareness, Down Syndrome Awareness, Dyslexia Awareness, and National Bullying Prevention Month.
Together, we support those affected, celebrate every learner, and stand up for kindness so everyone feels valued and included. #McALLenISD #ALLIN




