Our 6th grade Honors ELA students in Mrs. Outhier’s classes have been busy combining research and creativity for a meaningful purpose. ✍️🎨
Students created research projects and artwork that will be shared with our neighbors at Chisholm Trail Assisted Living Center. This experience gave students the opportunity to learn, create, and connect with others in our community.
Students created research projects and artwork that will be shared with our neighbors at Chisholm Trail Assisted Living Center. This experience gave students the opportunity to learn, create, and connect with others in our community.




STATEMENT OF DUNCAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
December 19th, 2025
Duncan Public Schools is aware of a law enforcement investigation involving one of its employees. The employee has been placed on administrative leave, pending the outcome of the investigation. Administration contacted the parents of the students impacted directly.
Student safety is the school district’s highest priority, and the school district takes the allegations against the employee seriously. The school district will continue to cooperate fully with law enforcement and will take further action as appropriate and in accordance with the law. Because this is an active criminal and employment matter, the school district is unable to share additional information at this time.
December 19th, 2025
Duncan Public Schools is aware of a law enforcement investigation involving one of its employees. The employee has been placed on administrative leave, pending the outcome of the investigation. Administration contacted the parents of the students impacted directly.
Student safety is the school district’s highest priority, and the school district takes the allegations against the employee seriously. The school district will continue to cooperate fully with law enforcement and will take further action as appropriate and in accordance with the law. Because this is an active criminal and employment matter, the school district is unable to share additional information at this time.

🎄 Christmas Break Starts Today!
Duncan Public Schools is officially on Christmas Break!
We wish all of our students, staff, and families a joyful, safe, and relaxing holiday season.

🔧 We’re Hiring a Licensed HVAC / Refrigeration Technician! 🔧
Duncan Public Schools is seeking a licensed HVAC and refrigeration technician to join our team. If you have the skills, experience, and dedication to support our schools behind the scenes, we would love to hear from you.
📝 Apply online: https://www.applitrack.com/duncanps/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Custodial%2fMaintenance%2fWarehouse
Duncan Public Schools is seeking a licensed HVAC and refrigeration technician to join our team. If you have the skills, experience, and dedication to support our schools behind the scenes, we would love to hear from you.
📝 Apply online: https://www.applitrack.com/duncanps/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Custodial%2fMaintenance%2fWarehouse

🎄 Christmas Break Is Almost Here!
The holiday season is in full swing, and Christmas Break is just around the corner!

Thank you, Duncan Family Thrift Store, for accepting our donations, SADD happily delivered coats to keep our community warm!
We greatly appreciate you!
We greatly appreciate you!

🎶 Duncan Band Christmas Concert 🎶
Join us this Monday, December 15th at 7pm in the DHS Auditorium for a beautiful evening of music from our Duncan Band! Admission is free, and we’d love to see our community come out and support these talented students.
Can’t attend in person? Watch the livestream here:
👉 https://www.youtube.com/@DuncanPublicSchools
Join us this Monday, December 15th at 7pm in the DHS Auditorium for a beautiful evening of music from our Duncan Band! Admission is free, and we’d love to see our community come out and support these talented students.
Can’t attend in person? Watch the livestream here:
👉 https://www.youtube.com/@DuncanPublicSchools

🏀 Duncan Basketball SOI Tournament — Day 2! 🏀
It’s a great day to pack the gym and cheer on our Demons!
Here’s when you can catch our teams on the court today:
🕦 DHS JV Boys – 11:30 AM
🕐 DHS Varsity Girls – 1:00 PM
🕝 DHS Varsity Boys – 2:30 PM
We are livestreaming the entire tournament on our YouTube channel through Hudl.
There will be no commentary, but you can still follow all the action!
🔗 Watch the Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/@DuncanPublicSchools
📸 View More Game Photos from yesterday: https://www.flickr.com/photos/203649335@N05/albums/
Let’s go, Demons! ❤️🖤
It’s a great day to pack the gym and cheer on our Demons!
Here’s when you can catch our teams on the court today:
🕦 DHS JV Boys – 11:30 AM
🕐 DHS Varsity Girls – 1:00 PM
🕝 DHS Varsity Boys – 2:30 PM
We are livestreaming the entire tournament on our YouTube channel through Hudl.
There will be no commentary, but you can still follow all the action!
🔗 Watch the Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/@DuncanPublicSchools
📸 View More Game Photos from yesterday: https://www.flickr.com/photos/203649335@N05/albums/
Let’s go, Demons! ❤️🖤

🎶 DHS Choir Spreads Holiday Cheer! 🎶
Our Duncan High School Choir brought the Christmas spirit to campus today with a beautiful performance for our students. Their hard work and talent made for an unforgettable show that truly brightened our day.
Tonight, they take the stage again for the community! Join us at 7:30 PM in the DHS Auditorium for an evening of music that’s sure to get you into the holiday spirit. Admission for the concert is $2
And don’t forget — the Dessert Revue begins at 6 PM in the DHS Cafeteria. Enjoy sweet treats while supporting our incredible choir students through this fundraiser. Grab a combo ticket to include dessert and the concert for $7.
More photos from today's concert: https://www.flickr.com/photos/203649335@N05/albums/
Our Duncan High School Choir brought the Christmas spirit to campus today with a beautiful performance for our students. Their hard work and talent made for an unforgettable show that truly brightened our day.
Tonight, they take the stage again for the community! Join us at 7:30 PM in the DHS Auditorium for an evening of music that’s sure to get you into the holiday spirit. Admission for the concert is $2
And don’t forget — the Dessert Revue begins at 6 PM in the DHS Cafeteria. Enjoy sweet treats while supporting our incredible choir students through this fundraiser. Grab a combo ticket to include dessert and the concert for $7.
More photos from today's concert: https://www.flickr.com/photos/203649335@N05/albums/










🎄✨ Dress Like an Elf Day at DHS! ✨🎄
Our halls were full of holiday cheer today, and Principal Elroy led the fun as our very own “Elf on the Shelf!”
She magically appeared in a new spot between each class period, and students who found her earned extra lunchtime as a reward.
What a joyful way to bring smiles, laughter, and a little holiday magic to our campus! ❤️💚
Our halls were full of holiday cheer today, and Principal Elroy led the fun as our very own “Elf on the Shelf!”
She magically appeared in a new spot between each class period, and students who found her earned extra lunchtime as a reward.
What a joyful way to bring smiles, laughter, and a little holiday magic to our campus! ❤️💚








Duncan Band Boosters are hosting their 13th Annual Mattress Fundraiser on Saturday, January 31st, from 10am-5pm. This may sound odd, but it is the best way to buy a new mattress because the prices can’t be beaten, the brands are the same as retail stores, and every purchase benefits the Band Boosters.
Please help to spread the word!
Event Information: https://www.facebook.com/events/870790518758583/
Video About Our Fundraiser: https://vimeo.com/637591323
Please help to spread the word!
Event Information: https://www.facebook.com/events/870790518758583/
Video About Our Fundraiser: https://vimeo.com/637591323

🏀Watch Duncan Demon Basketball LIVE! 🏀
Tune in for our season opener against Classen SAS.
Games start at 6:00pm at Duncan High School!
Thank you to our Duncan Demons Live Streaming Team and our sponsors for making this possible!
Watch on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/16vqhhsb9q/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DuncanPublicSchools
Sports Schedules: https://www.duncanps.org/page/athletics-and-extracurriculars
Tune in for our season opener against Classen SAS.
Games start at 6:00pm at Duncan High School!
Thank you to our Duncan Demons Live Streaming Team and our sponsors for making this possible!
Watch on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/16vqhhsb9q/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DuncanPublicSchools
Sports Schedules: https://www.duncanps.org/page/athletics-and-extracurriculars

🎶 Good Luck to Our All-State Band Finalists! 🎶
Our Duncan High School Band students are headed to the final round of All-State Band auditions on December 6th at Westmoore High School!
Join us in cheering on these talented musicians:
• Daniel Garcia-Diaz
• Kimmie DeGreef
• Zeckie Eckert
• Jonas Ryland
• Andrew Sinner
• Trent Livingston
• Harrison Talbot
We are so proud of their hard work, dedication, and musical excellence.
Let’s go, Demons! 🎼❤️🖤
Our Duncan High School Band students are headed to the final round of All-State Band auditions on December 6th at Westmoore High School!
Join us in cheering on these talented musicians:
• Daniel Garcia-Diaz
• Kimmie DeGreef
• Zeckie Eckert
• Jonas Ryland
• Andrew Sinner
• Trent Livingston
• Harrison Talbot
We are so proud of their hard work, dedication, and musical excellence.
Let’s go, Demons! 🎼❤️🖤

🔥 Tonight: Duncan Wrestling’s Annual Black & Red Dual! 🔥
Join us this evening for one of the most exciting nights of the year as we showcase our Duncan Wrestling program in the annual Black & Red Dual!
🏟 FREE Admission
🥫 We will be hosting a Food Drive — please bring nonperishable items to support our community.
The energy at this event is always incredible. Let’s pack the stands, get loud, and create the rowdy, electric environment our athletes deserve.
Great cause. Great event.
It’s a great night to be a Duncan Demon.
Join us this evening for one of the most exciting nights of the year as we showcase our Duncan Wrestling program in the annual Black & Red Dual!
🏟 FREE Admission
🥫 We will be hosting a Food Drive — please bring nonperishable items to support our community.
The energy at this event is always incredible. Let’s pack the stands, get loud, and create the rowdy, electric environment our athletes deserve.
Great cause. Great event.
It’s a great night to be a Duncan Demon.
🚨 Safety Update for Families 🚨
In collaboration with the Duncan Police Department, we have been advised to release the Hold/Secure Status at Duncan High School, Duncan Middle School, Horace Mann Elementary, and Mark Twain Elementary.
Thank you for your patience and understanding during this precautionary measure. Safety will always remain our top priority.
December 2nd, 2025
In collaboration with the Duncan Police Department, we have been advised to release the Hold/Secure Status at Duncan High School, Duncan Middle School, Horace Mann Elementary, and Mark Twain Elementary.
Thank you for your patience and understanding during this precautionary measure. Safety will always remain our top priority.
December 2nd, 2025

🚨 Safety Update for Families 🚨
DHS, DMS, Mark Twain, and Horace Mann are currently in a Hold out of an abundance of caution. There is a situation occurring in a nearby neighborhood, and it does not involve any school at this time.
We are taking extra precautions to ensure the safety of our students and staff.
Everyone is safe, and learning is continuing inside the classrooms.
We will share updates as soon as we have them.
Thank you for your patience and trust.
DHS, DMS, Mark Twain, and Horace Mann are currently in a Hold out of an abundance of caution. There is a situation occurring in a nearby neighborhood, and it does not involve any school at this time.
We are taking extra precautions to ensure the safety of our students and staff.
Everyone is safe, and learning is continuing inside the classrooms.
We will share updates as soon as we have them.
Thank you for your patience and trust.

Our English IV students at DHS just wrapped up their reading of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde with a creative final project!
Each student designed a Wanted Poster for Mr. Hyde, using details from the novella while adding their own artistic twist.
After selecting standout posters from each class, students voted on the top three winners. Congratulations to:
Ja’Mya Mangum-Hines
Aurore Davis
Dina Chin
We love seeing our students blend creativity with literature—great job, everyone! 📚✨



Serving Our Community with The Duncan Standard ❤️
Over the break, our DHS SADD President had the privilege of delivering canned food items to families in our community — all made possible by the generosity of our students and staff.
Thank you to all who contributed and helped make a difference!
Over the break, our DHS SADD President had the privilege of delivering canned food items to families in our community — all made possible by the generosity of our students and staff.
Thank you to all who contributed and helped make a difference!

✨Teacher Impact Story ✨
Throughout the school year, we’ll be sharing powerful stories submitted by DPS staff and community members about teachers who made a lasting difference in their lives.
These reflections highlight the moments, relationships, and everyday actions that shape who we are. Our teachers are mentors, encouragers, and life-changers — and their impact reaches far beyond the classroom.
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
Throughout the school year, we’ll be sharing powerful stories submitted by DPS staff and community members about teachers who made a lasting difference in their lives.
These reflections highlight the moments, relationships, and everyday actions that shape who we are. Our teachers are mentors, encouragers, and life-changers — and their impact reaches far beyond the classroom.
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

🍂 Thanksgiving Break Starts Today!
Duncan Public Schools is officially on Thanksgiving Break!
We hope everyone enjoys this time to rest, recharge, and spend quality time with family and friends.
Whether you're traveling, cooking, or just relaxing—we wish you a safe and happy break!
Duncan Public Schools is officially on Thanksgiving Break!
We hope everyone enjoys this time to rest, recharge, and spend quality time with family and friends.
Whether you're traveling, cooking, or just relaxing—we wish you a safe and happy break!

