Duncan Public Schools

Congratulations to Karla Diaz for being our #SeniorSpotlightOfTheWeek! So Karla, what does it mean to be a Duncan Demon to you? #ItIsAlwaysAGreatDayToBeADuncanDemon #EveryDayMatters

Looking for new Duncan gear? Fall and that cool weather is right around the corner! Why not a new hoodie or sweatshirt brought to you by Duncan Lady Demon basketball? Order your shirts, hoodies, and sweatshirts below! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdSqWYdLDo-JtU4EW_dUAXlbXlZb2O-kFa7K5NNtwPbBvLgng/viewform #ProtectTheFork

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22nd, is our annual sign up event. Your one stop, to get all things DYWC accomplished. You will not find a Club like ours anywhere else, come check us out, where hard work is taught and a family is gained. We cannot wait to see our family and our new family members who join. #ProtectTheFork #ItsAlwaysAGreatDayToBeADuncanDemon

We are so pleased to announce that Dustin Smith will be the new Director of Security for Duncan Public Schools. "The bulk of my career in law enforcement has been centered around helping and protecting children. I feel my experience in that field offers a new and unique perspective and skill set to the District’s goal of providing its students, staff, and guests a safe and secure learning environment." - Dustin Smith, Director of Security of Duncan Public Schools "Duncan is always working to be at the forefront of all spaces in education. As we always are working to put the students, parents, and staff at the front of our minds, we know that Dustin will bring critical new ideas and procedures to our district. We are so fortunate to have a man with such great experience but such a big heart for kids coming into the fold for Duncan Public Schools. We are lucky to have him." - Dr. Channa Byerly, Superintendent of Duncan Public Schools #ItIsAlwaysAGreatDayToBeADuncanDemon #EverydayMatters

We are calling all future Demon basketball stars! Boys and Girls FREE basketball camps start soon! These camps will be held at your local school and will be handled by our varsity coaches! Ages: 1st through 5th grade Dates: determined by school! Times: 3:45 to 4:45 Location: Your elementary gym! Boys sign up link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1pNpXLfMvtNFBR9oXMIGcbMhS_VhcVY0UyvQ7tw6vD4k/edit?usp=drive_web Girls sign up below or scan the QR code! Mark Twain: https://forms.gle/bTizvaSMDY2JfoCJA Horce Mann: https://forms.gle/jg1ruaWbcz2G49sS7 Plato: https://forms.gle/QpeM4CZ4doPpCxw9A Woodrow Wilson: https://forms.gle/hsRry7QWvSH2sAZy9 Emerson: https://forms.gle/roS8zjbQvajaWdQF9 don't forget the free skills clinics on the dates below! Keep an eye out for the Duncan Demon basketball league starting in November with practices and games starting in January! Questions? Questions@DuncanPS.org

Coming to the game tonight? watching online? Check out all our gameday information below for tickets, parking, rules, and live stream information! Please be sure to check out the update in stadium seating #ProtectTheFork https://www.duncanps.org/article/1740349

Statement from Duncan Public Schools administration and Superintendent Dr. Channa Byerly:

It has been a great week in Duncan Demon athletics! - Softball had two games on Monday and Tuesday against Ardmore & Altus! - Volleyball with big games against Macarthur & Shawnee! - Cross Country tomorrow at Bethany! - Football tonight vs Guthrie at Halliburton Stadium! What color are you wearing today? There is only one right answer! #ItsAlwaysAGreatDayToBeADuncanDemon #ProtectTheFork #FWRF #EverDayMatters

Specializing in the prevention, examination, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of emergent, acute, and chronic injuries the Athletic Trainer and staff here at Duncan High School work hard each and every day to ensure for the safety and well-being of the Duncan Student-Athletes. In honor of this effort, the Duncan Football Team and many other teams across Oklahoma will be donning a small sticker with the logo of the Oklahoma Athletic Trainers’ Association on the back of their helmets. This sticker represents the cumulative efforts of these schools and their Athletic Trainers working toward improving safety in football. For more information on how you can help keep our athletes safe visit the Oklahoma Athletic Trainers’ Association website at www.oata.net

Calling all future Duncan Demon basketball stars! Coach Knox and the Men's basketball staff will be launching a new basketball camp and league for this upcoming year! Sign up now! Who: 1st-5th grade boys at your school When: September 23-27 (Each school hosts one each day of the week) Time: 3:45-4:45? Depending on how the end-of-day pick-up looks for each school. Sign up here! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1pNpXLfMvtNFBR9oXMIGcbMhS_VhcVY0UyvQ7tw6vD4k/edit?usp=drive_web

Thank you Mrs. Ellsworth and Coach Buben for all the excellence you bring to Duncan! #ItsAlwaysAGreatDayToBeADuncanDemon #EveryDayMatters

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Duncan, we are looking for substitute bus drivers and bus monitors! To be a driver you will need a CDL! Interested? Apply below for the 'Future Bus Driver Positions' and 'Future Bus Monitor/Special Needs Positions' https://www.applitrack.com/duncanps/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1

Help us in welcoming Melonee Hines to our Duncan team! #AlwaysAGreatDayToBeADuncanDemon #EveryDayMatters

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On Tuesday, October 29th, all juniors will take the ACT as part of a grant provided by Gear Up. Click the link below to complete the form giving your student permission to complete the non-test section of the ACT. The non-test section collects additional information about their college and career interests. bit.ly/45WFNBb

We need you! If you did not substitute at Duncan Public Schools last year we need your help! If you have an interest in being a substitute teacher please attend one of our application/training events! Do not need to register, just show up and attend the following date and time! Wednesday, September 25th at 10:30 a.m. Location: Central Office 1740 W. Spruce, Duncan, OK, 73533 If you were a substitute last year, this isn't for you! Just first-time DPS substitutes! #ItIsAlwaysAGreatDayToBeADuncanDemon

Duncan Public Schools has a lot to be proud of, we hope this year you learn a few things you didn't know that our great students and staff have done right under your nose. #PointsOfPride #ItIsAlwaysAGreatDayToBeADuncanDemon #EveryDayMatters

Congratulations to Raven Hunter for being our #SeniorSpotlightOfTheWeek! So Raven, what does it mean to be a Duncan Demon to you? #ItIsAlwaysAGreatDayToBeADuncanDemon #EveryDayMatters

We need all of our Duncan Football Alumni to be at Halliburton Stadium this week! Duncan Public Schools hopes that all of those who wore the red and white on Friday nights make it out to be honored at our next home football game against Guthrie on September 13th! #ProtectTheFork #ItIsAlwaysAGreatDayToBeADuncanDemon