📢 Virtual Day Reminder – Duncan Public Schools
Duncan Public Schools will have a virtual learning day on March 23rd.
💻 Students should expect to receive instructions from their teachers regarding the day’s assignments and expectations.
✅ Attendance and participation are still important, so be sure to complete all assigned work.
Thank you for staying engaged and committed to your learning! We look forward to seeing students back in the classroom on March 24th.
Duncan Public Schools will have a virtual learning day on March 23rd.
💻 Students should expect to receive instructions from their teachers regarding the day’s assignments and expectations.
✅ Attendance and participation are still important, so be sure to complete all assigned work.
Thank you for staying engaged and committed to your learning! We look forward to seeing students back in the classroom on March 24th.
👮♂️ Honoring Our School Resource Officers
Duncan Public Schools extends heartfelt appreciation to our School Resource Officers for their dedication and service. These officers go above and beyond each day to ensure the safety of our district, students, and staff.
Beyond their commitment to safety, they take time to connect with students, build positive and meaningful relationships, and serve as trusted mentors and role models across our campuses.
Thank you for all you do!
Duncan Public Schools extends heartfelt appreciation to our School Resource Officers for their dedication and service. These officers go above and beyond each day to ensure the safety of our district, students, and staff.
Beyond their commitment to safety, they take time to connect with students, build positive and meaningful relationships, and serve as trusted mentors and role models across our campuses.
Thank you for all you do!
👋 Welcome to Our New DPS Team Members!
Duncan Public Schools is excited to welcome several new staff members who joined our district this spring! We’re proud they chose DPS and can’t wait to see the positive impact they’ll make across our schools.
There’s never been a better time to join our team. DPS is currently hiring for a variety of positions—find the right fit and get ready to grow with us today!
Explore open roles and apply here: https://www.applitrack.com/duncanps/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1
Duncan Public Schools is excited to welcome several new staff members who joined our district this spring! We’re proud they chose DPS and can’t wait to see the positive impact they’ll make across our schools.
There’s never been a better time to join our team. DPS is currently hiring for a variety of positions—find the right fit and get ready to grow with us today!
Explore open roles and apply here: https://www.applitrack.com/duncanps/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1
🌸 Have a Safe Spring Break! 🌸
📅 No School: March 13–20
💻 Virtual Day: Monday, March 23
🎒Students Return to Campus: Tuesday, March 24
📅 No School: March 13–20
💻 Virtual Day: Monday, March 23
🎒Students Return to Campus: Tuesday, March 24
📅 2026–2027 District Calendar Now Available!
The 2026–2027 Duncan Public Schools District Calendar is now available for families and staff to view. Take a look and start planning ahead for another great school year.
A downloadable, printer-friendly PDF version of the calendar is available here: https://aptg.co/cHzs-N
Please note that the calendar is subject to adjustments if necessary to accommodate district needs or board-approved changes.
The 2026–2027 Duncan Public Schools District Calendar is now available for families and staff to view. Take a look and start planning ahead for another great school year.
A downloadable, printer-friendly PDF version of the calendar is available here: https://aptg.co/cHzs-N
Please note that the calendar is subject to adjustments if necessary to accommodate district needs or board-approved changes.
🏅 Announcing the 2025-2026 Crossman Award Nominees
Congratulations to the 2025-2026 Crossman Award Nominees from Duncan High School:
Corbin Waid, Breckyn Root, Boston White, Bailee Howard, and Kylee Sheppard.
The Crossman Award is one of the highest honors a senior can receive at DHS. This prestigious recognition celebrates students who best exemplify scholarship, leadership, personality, cooperation, and citizenship, among many other outstanding qualities.
We are proud of these remarkable seniors and all they represent.
🌟 Middle School NJHS Adventures 🌟
Our Middle School National Junior Honor Society students had an exciting week full of adventures! From exploring Mount Scott and visiting the Holy City to attending their NJHS Convention, these students represented Duncan Public Schools with pride!
Our Middle School National Junior Honor Society students had an exciting week full of adventures! From exploring Mount Scott and visiting the Holy City to attending their NJHS Convention, these students represented Duncan Public Schools with pride!
📣 We’re Hiring at Duncan Public Schools!
Duncan Public Schools is hiring for a wide variety of roles and looking for the right people to join our team. A few of our current openings include:
High School Teachers in Graphic Design, Art, English, Spanish, Math, Vocal Music, and Social Studies
High School Clerk
Licensed HVAC/Refrigeration Technician
Elementary Art Teacher
Middle School English Teacher
Psychometrist
Special Education Teachers
Bus Monitors
…and many more!
At DPS, there’s a place for everyone. Find the right role for you in a supportive, engaging work environment where you can make a difference every day.
After all, everyone looks better in Duncan Red. 😉
Apply today at: https://www.applitrack.com/duncanps/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1
Duncan Public Schools is hiring for a wide variety of roles and looking for the right people to join our team. A few of our current openings include:
High School Teachers in Graphic Design, Art, English, Spanish, Math, Vocal Music, and Social Studies
High School Clerk
Licensed HVAC/Refrigeration Technician
Elementary Art Teacher
Middle School English Teacher
Psychometrist
Special Education Teachers
Bus Monitors
…and many more!
At DPS, there’s a place for everyone. Find the right role for you in a supportive, engaging work environment where you can make a difference every day.
After all, everyone looks better in Duncan Red. 😉
Apply today at: https://www.applitrack.com/duncanps/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1
⛈️ Weather Update: Conferences Ending Early
Due to severe weather approaching our area, conferences will end early so teachers can travel home safely before the storm arrives.
Conferences are now closed.
If a new time is needed, please contact your child’s classroom teacher to reschedule.
Due to severe weather approaching our area, conferences will end early so teachers can travel home safely before the storm arrives.
Conferences are now closed.
If a new time is needed, please contact your child’s classroom teacher to reschedule.
🌸 Spring Break is Coming Soon! 🌸
Here’s a quick reminder of important Spring Break dates for Duncan Public Schools:
📅 No School: March 13–20
💻 Virtual Day: Monday, March 23
🎒Students Return to Campus: Tuesday, March 24
Enjoy a safe and relaxing break before we finish the school year strong!
Here’s a quick reminder of important Spring Break dates for Duncan Public Schools:
📅 No School: March 13–20
💻 Virtual Day: Monday, March 23
🎒Students Return to Campus: Tuesday, March 24
Enjoy a safe and relaxing break before we finish the school year strong!
🎉Behavior Buddies Dodgeball Fun at Mark Twain! 🎉
Last week’s Behavior Buddies Dodgeball game brought big smiles and friendly competition to Mark Twain! School administrators, teachers, students, and school resource officers all joined in for an exciting match that was the perfect way to wrap up the week.
Everyone had a blast playing together and showing great teamwork. A huge thank-you to the leaders in our district who plan engaging activities like this for our students.
We are DPS Proud!
Last week’s Behavior Buddies Dodgeball game brought big smiles and friendly competition to Mark Twain! School administrators, teachers, students, and school resource officers all joined in for an exciting match that was the perfect way to wrap up the week.
Everyone had a blast playing together and showing great teamwork. A huge thank-you to the leaders in our district who plan engaging activities like this for our students.
We are DPS Proud!
📚 Read Across America Highlights! ❤️🤍💙
Last week was full of smiles, stories, and special guests as we celebrated Read Across America. Visitors from across the district and even state legislators joined in to read to our students.
It was a wonderful week celebrating the joy of reading and the power of community. Thank you to everyone who helped make it such a success.
📸 Enjoy a look back at some of our favorite moments from the week.
Last week was full of smiles, stories, and special guests as we celebrated Read Across America. Visitors from across the district and even state legislators joined in to read to our students.
It was a wonderful week celebrating the joy of reading and the power of community. Thank you to everyone who helped make it such a success.
📸 Enjoy a look back at some of our favorite moments from the week.
📚 2026–2027 Enrollment Information Is Now Available!
We know everyone is excited to get a head start on preparing for the upcoming school year and we are too!
📅 Dates to Remember
March 2: Existing Student Pre-Enrollment Opens (see instructions below)
March 23–April 3: Pre-K Enrollment Opens
March 25: Hooray for Pre-K – Drop off documents at the 9th Street Enrollment Office
April 6–April 16: New to DPS – Kindergarten Only
June 1: 2026–2027 Enrollment Opens
June 1: Out-of-District Transfers Open (online only)
💻 Existing Student Pre-Enrollment Instructions
1. Log in to the Campus Parent app
2. Tap the three lines in the top corner for the dropdown menu
3. Select More
4. Choose Online Registration
5. Click Existing Student Registration
Family Education Center
242 N. 9th St
📞 580-252-6801
📧 enrollment@duncanps.org
We know everyone is excited to get a head start on preparing for the upcoming school year and we are too!
📅 Dates to Remember
March 2: Existing Student Pre-Enrollment Opens (see instructions below)
March 23–April 3: Pre-K Enrollment Opens
March 25: Hooray for Pre-K – Drop off documents at the 9th Street Enrollment Office
April 6–April 16: New to DPS – Kindergarten Only
June 1: 2026–2027 Enrollment Opens
June 1: Out-of-District Transfers Open (online only)
💻 Existing Student Pre-Enrollment Instructions
1. Log in to the Campus Parent app
2. Tap the three lines in the top corner for the dropdown menu
3. Select More
4. Choose Online Registration
5. Click Existing Student Registration
Family Education Center
242 N. 9th St
📞 580-252-6801
📧 enrollment@duncanps.org
If you are a Native American student, parent/guardian, or community member, please take our district Needs Assessment Survey by scanning the QR or using the link below.
Your voice matters! Your input helps shape programs and services that support student success.
Link to survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdEWc1IgvCEeI_MMOQT-Wq7qw0_VEZRkBBglYgfLbS8_QMjQQ/viewform
Your voice matters! Your input helps shape programs and services that support student success.
Link to survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdEWc1IgvCEeI_MMOQT-Wq7qw0_VEZRkBBglYgfLbS8_QMjQQ/viewform
The Plato 5th Grade Academic Team proudly earned first place at the elementary academic meet held Thursday at First Baptist Church in Duncan.
The meet brought together teams of students from Plato, Marlow, Waurika, Velma, and Silo to compete in a fast-paced quiz competition that tested their knowledge in subjects such as math, science, language arts, and social studies.
The Plato team performed exceptionally well throughout the competition, demonstrating strong teamwork and impressive academic knowledge throughout the competition to secure the top spot.
From left to right: Molly Howard, Coach Amara Burton, Hank Hemphill, Beau Petersen, Braden Woods, Stoney Jiles, Jett Terry, Wesley Rosekelly, Casen Quinn
The meet brought together teams of students from Plato, Marlow, Waurika, Velma, and Silo to compete in a fast-paced quiz competition that tested their knowledge in subjects such as math, science, language arts, and social studies.
The Plato team performed exceptionally well throughout the competition, demonstrating strong teamwork and impressive academic knowledge throughout the competition to secure the top spot.
From left to right: Molly Howard, Coach Amara Burton, Hank Hemphill, Beau Petersen, Braden Woods, Stoney Jiles, Jett Terry, Wesley Rosekelly, Casen Quinn
We are extremely proud of the Duncan 7th & 8th Grade Band and their director Rocio Garcia. This week, they performed at the OSSAA District Band Contest.
They received all Superior ratings from the 3 judges in their Concert portion of the contest and then received a Superior rating in their Sightreading portion of the contest.
This earns them the OSSAA Outstanding Achievement Award, the highest award a Middle School music group can earn.
This shows a lot of hard work on both students and director.
Help us celebrate them!
They received all Superior ratings from the 3 judges in their Concert portion of the contest and then received a Superior rating in their Sightreading portion of the contest.
This earns them the OSSAA Outstanding Achievement Award, the highest award a Middle School music group can earn.
This shows a lot of hard work on both students and director.
Help us celebrate them!
🚌 We’re Hiring a Special Needs Bus Monitor! 🚌
Duncan Public Schools is seeking a caring and dependable Special Needs Bus Monitor to join our transportation team. This important role helps ensure the safety and well-being of students while they travel to and from school.
If you’re patient, compassionate, and dedicated to supporting students with special needs, we’d love to have you on our team.
📝 Apply online: https://www.applitrack.com/duncanps/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Transportation
Duncan Public Schools is seeking a caring and dependable Special Needs Bus Monitor to join our transportation team. This important role helps ensure the safety and well-being of students while they travel to and from school.
If you’re patient, compassionate, and dedicated to supporting students with special needs, we’d love to have you on our team.
📝 Apply online: https://www.applitrack.com/duncanps/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Transportation
🔬 DMS Students Shine at the Oklahoma Science and Math Contest! 🧮
The following students represented Duncan Middle School at the Oklahoma Science and Math Contest in OKC over the weekend, and we couldn’t be prouder of their hard work and achievements!
7th & 8th Grade Competitors:
Ethan Joy, Kayan Patel, and Natalie McNabb
6th Grade Competitors:
MacKenzie Patterson, Lahela Donner, and Branson Hankins
A special congratulations to MacKenzie Patterson, who placed 2nd, and Lahela Donner, who placed 3rd in the competition!
Way to go, DMS students!
The following students represented Duncan Middle School at the Oklahoma Science and Math Contest in OKC over the weekend, and we couldn’t be prouder of their hard work and achievements!
7th & 8th Grade Competitors:
Ethan Joy, Kayan Patel, and Natalie McNabb
6th Grade Competitors:
MacKenzie Patterson, Lahela Donner, and Branson Hankins
A special congratulations to MacKenzie Patterson, who placed 2nd, and Lahela Donner, who placed 3rd in the competition!
Way to go, DMS students!
Our Online Registration System is currently down. We appreciate your patience as we work to get the system restored. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.
💬 Help Shape the Future of Collaboration in Duncan Public Schools!
Duncan Public Schools is honored to participate in the CADRE (Early Dispute Resolution) Pilot Program. Nationally, Oklahoma is one of only ten states chosen for this important initiative, and out of 542 districts statewide, Duncan was selected to help lead this work.
We’re inviting parents and community members to take a few minutes to complete the form linked below and share meaningful feedback. Your input is essential in helping shape practices that strengthen communication, collaboration, and positive outcomes for students and families.
About CADRE:
The Center for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education (CADRE) is a nationally recognized, federally funded resource that provides research and guidance to help parents and special education personnel implement effective conflict resolution strategies within IEP teams.
Please use this link to participate in the Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdImXFK-Uxoyzdiyu1S1gFrwghCsCEYaEAAL1aAPA6FIz8Stw/viewform
Duncan Public Schools is honored to participate in the CADRE (Early Dispute Resolution) Pilot Program. Nationally, Oklahoma is one of only ten states chosen for this important initiative, and out of 542 districts statewide, Duncan was selected to help lead this work.
We’re inviting parents and community members to take a few minutes to complete the form linked below and share meaningful feedback. Your input is essential in helping shape practices that strengthen communication, collaboration, and positive outcomes for students and families.
About CADRE:
The Center for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education (CADRE) is a nationally recognized, federally funded resource that provides research and guidance to help parents and special education personnel implement effective conflict resolution strategies within IEP teams.
Please use this link to participate in the Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdImXFK-Uxoyzdiyu1S1gFrwghCsCEYaEAAL1aAPA6FIz8Stw/viewform
