Ben Milam Elementary

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.

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!

💙🧡 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! 🐴

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

Happy National Custodian Day to Sandra, Mari, Moises, and Viviana! 🧡💙 Thank you for keeping Ben Milam Elementary clean, safe, and ready to learn. Your hard work and care make Milam shine!

Milam Third Grade Field trip to Quinta Mazatlán has been canceled for today.

🍂🧡💙 What a great start to October! Our campus attendance reached 97.19%, meeting our 97% goal! Congratulations to all the classes that achieved 100% attendance. Way to go, Mustangs! 🐴⭐ #MustangPride #AttendanceMatters 🍂🧡💙 ¡Qué excelente comienzo de octubre! Nuestra asistencia escolar alcanzó el 97.19%, cumpliendo nuestra meta del 97%. Felicidades a todas las clases que lograron el 100% de asistencia. ¡Muy bien, Mustangs! 🐴⭐ #OrgulloMustang #LaAsistenciaImporta

No FCA meeting tomorrow morning! 10/2

UIL is starting soon! Take a peek at the events & practice schedule now. Permission Slips and tryout info will go out next week. Go team Mustang! 🧡💙🐴

Ready to run, Mustangs? Cross country tryouts for Milam 4th and 5th graders will take place October 5–9 during PE, weather permitting. Lace up your sneakers and show your Mustang spirit!

🧡💙 Yesterday’s campus attendance was 96.58%—we’re almost at our 97% goal! Congratulations to all the classes that achieved 100% attendance. Let’s keep rising, Mustangs! 🐴⭐ #MustangPride #AttendanceMatters 🧡💙 La asistencia escolar de ayer fue de 96.58%. ¡Ya casi alcanzamos nuestra meta del 97%! Felicidades a todas las clases que lograron el 100% de asistencia. ¡Sigamos avanzando, Mustangs! 🐴⭐ #OrgulloMustang #LaAsistenciaImporta

🍎💙🧡 Happy National Principals Month! 🧡💙🍎

This month, we celebrate and appreciate the dedication, leadership, and heart our principal, Edna Hernandez, brings to Ben Milam Elementary. Thank you for inspiring our students, supporting our staff, and helping our Mustang family continue to grow and shine! #McALLenISD #ALLIN

🧡💙Math UIL Tryouts 🧡💙
📍 Room: 11
📅 Date: Monday, October 5th
⏰ Time: 4:00–5:00 PM
📚 Pick-up: Front Office

🌧️🍂 NEW DATE — SAME MILAM MAGIC! 🧡💙 Due to the weather, our Fall Festival has been postponed to Saturday, October 24th from 5–8 PM, with VIP Wristband entry beginning at 4 PM! 🎟️ Already purchased tickets or wristbands? You’re all set! They’ll be ready and waiting for you on 10/24. A HUGE thank you to our incredible volunteers, vendors, sponsors, staff, and families who have helped us pivot this massive event. It takes a village to make the Milam Magic happen, and we’re so grateful for ours! 🧡💙 A little weather won’t dull the Milam Magic — we’ll see you October 24th! 🍂✨ Have a question? Send us an email! BenMilamPTO@gmail.com _____________________________________________________________________ 🌧️🍂 ¡NUEVA FECHA — LA MISMA MAGIA DE MILAM! 🧡💙 Debido al clima, nuestro Festival de Otoño ha sido pospuesto para el sábado 24 de octubre, de 5 a 8 PM, con entrada VIP para quienes tengan pulsera a partir de las 4 PM. 🎟️ ¿Ya compraron sus boletos o pulseras? ¡No se preocupen! Estarán listos y esperándolos el 24 de octubre. Un ENORME agradecimiento a nuestros increíbles voluntarios, vendedores, patrocinadores, personal escolar, y familias que nos han ayudado a reorganizar este gran evento. Se necesita de toda una comunidad para hacer posible la Magia de Milam, ¡y estamos muy agradecidos por la nuestra! 🧡💙 Un poco de lluvia no apagará la Magia de Milam. ✨ ¡Nos vemos el 24 de octubre! 🍂 ¿Tienes alguna pregunta? ¡Envíanos un correo electrónico! BenMilamPTO@gmail.com

🎮💙🧡 Calling all Milam gamers! 🧡💙🎮
Are you in 3rd–5th grade and ready to join the Milam eSports Team? Come show us your creativity, teamwork, and gaming skills at tryouts Friday, October 2, during block in the music room with Mrs. Cortez! 🕹️✨