Before winter break, Mr. Wilson surprised his 2nd grade class by busting out his magic and illusion skills!
Sometimes learning comes with a little magic, and this was the perfect way to wrap up the semester!







Last night was a great night for Duncan Wrestling as our Duncan Demons faced Altus at the Hoover. With two mats running and nonstop action, our middle school and high school wrestlers competed with intensity, grit, and Demon pride.
Thank you to everyone who packed the stands and supported our athletes. It was an exciting night of wrestling! 🖤❤️
📸 More Photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/203649335@N05/albums/










📅 Reminder: No School on Monday, January 19th.
Duncan Public Schools will be closed on Monday, January 19th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
We look forward to welcoming students back on Tuesday, January 20th.
School Calendar: 2025 Calendar and Hours Page | Duncan Public Schools

We are excited to kick off HALO 2026 shirt sales with this year’s theme: "Traveling Through HALO Since 2012”
Since 2012, HALO has taken us on an incredible journey of generosity, service, and heart. This year, we’re ready to take off, set new records, and make an even bigger impact for our HALO recipients!
😇Grab your official HALO 2026 shirt and join us on this journey as we support amazing causes right here in our community.
✈️Orders are due Friday, February 6, 2026, and shirts will be delivered in time for our HALO Reveal Assembly on February 27.
Thank you for continuing to travel through HALO with us 💙😇✈️
Order online here: https://www.jeannekay.com/product/halo-2025-apparel/BFAMTSABZ7GKF2UT47PXROU6?cs=true&cst=custom

Join us for our Future Freshman Meeting on Sunday, January 25th at Duncan High School. This is an important and informative evening designed to help students and families prepare for the transition to high school.
📍 Location: DHS Auditorium
🕑 2:00–2:30 PM Enrollment Meeting
🕝 2:30–3:00 PM Club Fair
During the enrollment meeting, families will learn about graduation requirements, credits, the enrollment process, and more. Following the meeting, DHS clubs and organizations will be on site to share opportunities for students to get involved.
Parents and future freshmen are strongly encouraged to attend. We look forward to welcoming the Class of 2030 to Duncan High School!

Thank you for you support!

Students put their research and writing skills into action while building confidence, teamwork, and critical thinking. They practiced respectful listening, clear communication, and defending their ideas, all skills that will serve them well far beyond the classroom.



Come dance with the Duncan High School Pom Squad! The Little Pom Clinic is Saturday, January 31 at the DHS Gym, open to PreK–8th grade. Participants will learn a routine and perform at a varsity basketball game on Tuesday, February 3.
Registration includes a t-shirt, snacks, a drink, and little pom poms. A fun Glitz & Glam Raffle will also give one participant the chance to get game-day ready with the Pom Squad and join pre-game activities.
📍 Where: Duncan High School Gym
📅 Clinic: January 31
🏀 Performance: February 3
💲 Cost: $50 ($40 each additional sibling)
👉 Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScDCE-5FGP9mA11IYTOUvRBFaSW4AM5IbADkTXmaerMPrTrzw/viewform
Be sure to register by January 20 to guarantee a t-shirt!
For questions please email: jana.marks@duncanps.org

Congratulations to our Duncan High School Boys Basketball team on winning the Consolation Championship at the Lindsay Tournament this past weekend!
A special congratulations to Carson Carrio, who was selected to the All-Tournament Team for his outstanding performance.
Great job, Duncan Demons!


The Duncan High School Unified Team brought home GOLD in Volleyball at the Oklahoma Special Olympics Winter Games! We are so proud of these athletes for their hard work, teamwork, and heart on the court. This win is a true celebration of inclusion, sportsmanship, and the Duncan Standard.

We are proud to recognize our Duncan High School students who were honored as Demon Difference Makers for demonstrating the core values of Duncan Public Schools: perseverance, kindness, teamwork, integrity, and leadership.
Students were nominated by teachers, school leaders, and coaches through classes, athletics, and extracurricular activities.
In addition, five DHS staff members were also recognized. At Duncan Public Schools, students and staff are held to the same high standard, and we are proud to celebrate those who consistently model our core values.
Thank you to the families who support and cheer on our Demon Difference Makers as they continue to set the Duncan Standard every day. ❤️🖤
Great moments on the mat last night against Yukon. 💪
📸 View more photos: https://www.flickr.com/photos/203649335@N05/albums/
📅 View sports schedules: https://www.duncanps.org/page/athletics-and-extracurriculars







Students kicked off the day with fun New Year’s coloring activities and enjoyed PE time together with a balloon toss. Moments like these help bridge generations, build meaningful friendships, and create lasting connections across our community.
We are grateful for our Elk Crossing partners and proud to see relationships like this grow at Duncan Public Schools.




✍️ Winter Signing Day at DHS ✍️
Today, we celebrated 4 student-athletes as they officially signed to continue their academic and athletic careers at the next level. This moment reflects years of hard work, dedication, and support from families, coaches, and teachers.
We are proud of each of these students and excited to watch them take this next step. Congratulations and thank you for representing Duncan Public Schools so well!
📸 More Photos from today: https://www.flickr.com/photos/203649335@N05/albums/
Huge thank you to Jason Hodges for the additional photos! 👏





Duncan’s Unified Team will compete at the Special Olympics Oklahoma State Winter Games in Norman on Friday, January 9th.
The event brings together thousands of athletes from across the state, including Unified Sports teams where athletes with and without intellectual disabilities compete together.
We are proud of our Duncan athletes and wish them the best as they represent our district with teamwork and heart!
The Leadership Council at Horace Mann Elementary, led by Mrs. Alston, is helping students grow into confident leaders right before our eyes. This group of fourth- and fifth-grade students meets twice a month to strengthen their leadership skills and serve as a student voice in planning and implementing school initiatives and activities.
Through leadership development, community service, and hands-on experiences, council members are building confidence, responsibility, teamwork, and public speaking skills that will continue to grow as they move forward on their leadership journey.
We are proud of the students and educators across our district who are setting the Duncan Standard and preparing the leaders of tomorrow!
Join us as we celebrate our student-athletes on Signing Day!
📅 January 7th
⏰ 2:15 PM
📍 DHS Gymnasium
Come help us recognize these athletes for their hard work, dedication, and the next step in their athletic journeys. All are invited to come celebrate this exciting milestone with us.
It’s always a great day to be a Duncan Demon! 🏅

We cannot wait to your smiling faces back in our classrooms and hallways tomorrow. Your smiles bring our schools to life, and we are so excited to welcome everyone back for a great start to the new semester.
See you in the morning, Duncan Demons! ❤️📚







Counselors will be available at Horace Mann to support students and staff as we navigate this loss together.

We look forward to celebrating the educators who helped set the Duncan Standard and continue to guide the next generation with heart and purpose. ❤️📚
Stay tuned for more stories of gratitude and inspiration.
Graphic Created by Communications Intern Lesly Vargas-Moreno

