We Need Your Input! Title I Parent Survey 📋✨
Attention families with students at:
• Emerson Elementary
• Horace Mann Elementary
• Mark Twain Elementary
• Plato Elementary
• Woodrow Wilson Elementary
• Duncan Middle School
• Duncan High School
We need your help! Please take a few minutes to complete the 2025-2026 Title I Parent Survey.
Your feedback is invaluable and will help us evaluate the effectiveness of programs at your student's school. This survey is anonymous, but if you would like a follow-up, you can include your name and contact information at the end.
📱 Take the survey here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSezZE0VprKLaPrDE1s-iZ5Wqh2t9s0e5tvOYw56GRbXD_09oA/viewform
Thank you for partnering with us to make our schools the best they can be for every student!
Attention families with students at:
• Emerson Elementary
• Horace Mann Elementary
• Mark Twain Elementary
• Plato Elementary
• Woodrow Wilson Elementary
• Duncan Middle School
• Duncan High School
We need your help! Please take a few minutes to complete the 2025-2026 Title I Parent Survey.
Your feedback is invaluable and will help us evaluate the effectiveness of programs at your student's school. This survey is anonymous, but if you would like a follow-up, you can include your name and contact information at the end.
📱 Take the survey here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSezZE0VprKLaPrDE1s-iZ5Wqh2t9s0e5tvOYw56GRbXD_09oA/viewform
Thank you for partnering with us to make our schools the best they can be for every student!
DHS Sophomore Brings Home State Runner-Up Honor! 🏆🎤
Congratulations to Duncan High School sophomore Davis Wheeler for an outstanding performance at the OSSAA 6A and 5A Speech and Debate State Championship held this past weekend at Tulsa Community College!
Davis returned home as the State Runner-Up in 5A Original Oratory – an incredible achievement, especially considering this was his first year competing in Speech and Debate!
In Original Oratory, students write, memorize, and deliver a speech on any subject of their choice. Davis' success is a true testament to his will, determination, and exceptional talent.
We are so proud of you, Davis!
Congratulations to Duncan High School sophomore Davis Wheeler for an outstanding performance at the OSSAA 6A and 5A Speech and Debate State Championship held this past weekend at Tulsa Community College!
Davis returned home as the State Runner-Up in 5A Original Oratory – an incredible achievement, especially considering this was his first year competing in Speech and Debate!
In Original Oratory, students write, memorize, and deliver a speech on any subject of their choice. Davis' success is a true testament to his will, determination, and exceptional talent.
We are so proud of you, Davis!
🎉Duncan High School Student Selected for Youth Leadership Oklahoma 🎉
Duncan Public Schools is proud to recognize Duncan High School student Ellie Petersen, who has been selected for Youth Leadership Oklahoma (YLOK) Class 26.
Ellie was chosen from a highly competitive pool of applicants from across the state. Only 52 outstanding students were selected for this year’s class, representing some of Oklahoma’s most promising young leaders.
As part of the program, Ellie will join the YLOK Class 26 experience May 31 through June 5, traveling across Oklahoma to gain deeper insight into our state, build meaningful connections, and strengthen the leadership skills needed to make a lasting impact.
Congratulations, Ellie! 🎉
Duncan Public Schools is proud to recognize Duncan High School student Ellie Petersen, who has been selected for Youth Leadership Oklahoma (YLOK) Class 26.
Ellie was chosen from a highly competitive pool of applicants from across the state. Only 52 outstanding students were selected for this year’s class, representing some of Oklahoma’s most promising young leaders.
As part of the program, Ellie will join the YLOK Class 26 experience May 31 through June 5, traveling across Oklahoma to gain deeper insight into our state, build meaningful connections, and strengthen the leadership skills needed to make a lasting impact.
Congratulations, Ellie! 🎉
🪴Duncan FFA Annual Plant Sale 🪴
Join us for the Duncan FFA Annual Plant Sale and get your garden ready with beautiful, locally grown plants!
Saturday, April 11
8:00 AM – Close
Stephens County Fairgrounds – North Building
Whether you’re looking for flowers to brighten your porch or plants for your garden, we’ve got something for everyone. Cash & check accepted.
Come support our FFA students and take home something great!
ATTENTION JUNIORS!
A reminder for this Wednesday and next!
We invite you to attend if you are interested in learning more about our Pre-AP and AP course offerings!
Important information for upcoming virtual learning days!
📚 ACT Boot Camp - April 1 & 2
Duncan High School juniors, it's time to prepare for success! Our ACT Boot Camp is coming up on April 1 & 2, and all juniors are required to attend.
Important Details:
When: April 1 & 2, 8:00 am - 2:15 pm
What to Bring: Your Chromebook!
Groups & Schedule: Will be sent via rooms/email
This is a valuable opportunity to sharpen your test-taking skills and boost your confidence before the ACT. Let's work together to achieve your best score!
Questions? Contact Ms. Ozaltin, Room 214
Duncan High School juniors, it's time to prepare for success! Our ACT Boot Camp is coming up on April 1 & 2, and all juniors are required to attend.
Important Details:
When: April 1 & 2, 8:00 am - 2:15 pm
What to Bring: Your Chromebook!
Groups & Schedule: Will be sent via rooms/email
This is a valuable opportunity to sharpen your test-taking skills and boost your confidence before the ACT. Let's work together to achieve your best score!
Questions? Contact Ms. Ozaltin, Room 214
Have a great weekend! Here is The Demon for next week!
https://engage-duncanps.edurooms.com/engage/duncan-high-school/newsletters/the-demon-132536
https://engage-duncanps.edurooms.com/engage/duncan-high-school/newsletters/the-demon-132536
📚 ACT Boot Camp - April 1 & 2
Duncan High School juniors, it's time to prepare for success! Our ACT Boot Camp is coming up on April 1 & 2, and all juniors are required to attend.
Important Details:
When: April 1 & 2, 8:00 am - 2:15 pm
What to Bring: Your Chromebook!
Groups & Schedule: Will be sent via rooms/email
This is a valuable opportunity to sharpen your test-taking skills and boost your confidence before the ACT. Let's work together to achieve your best score!
Questions? Contact Ms. Ozaltin, Room 214
Duncan High School juniors, it's time to prepare for success! Our ACT Boot Camp is coming up on April 1 & 2, and all juniors are required to attend.
Important Details:
When: April 1 & 2, 8:00 am - 2:15 pm
What to Bring: Your Chromebook!
Groups & Schedule: Will be sent via rooms/email
This is a valuable opportunity to sharpen your test-taking skills and boost your confidence before the ACT. Let's work together to achieve your best score!
Questions? Contact Ms. Ozaltin, Room 214
🔬 STEM Summer Academies - Applications Now Open!
Calling all rising 8th - 12th grade students (current 7th - 11th graders)! An exciting opportunity awaits this summer to explore STEM fields while experiencing life on a college campus.
What's Offered:
Dynamic, activity-packed STEM academies across Oklahoma
Commuter opportunities (students go home each evening)
Residential opportunities (students stay overnight on campus)
Hands-on learning in various STEM fields
Applications are now open! Space is limited, so early applications are encouraged.
Learn More & Apply:
https://secure.okcollegestart.org/High_School_Planning/Summer_academies/summer_academies.aspx
Explore STEM Summer Academies taking place on college and university campuses across the state. This is a fantastic opportunity for students to discover their passion for science, technology, engineering, and math!
Calling all rising 8th - 12th grade students (current 7th - 11th graders)! An exciting opportunity awaits this summer to explore STEM fields while experiencing life on a college campus.
What's Offered:
Dynamic, activity-packed STEM academies across Oklahoma
Commuter opportunities (students go home each evening)
Residential opportunities (students stay overnight on campus)
Hands-on learning in various STEM fields
Applications are now open! Space is limited, so early applications are encouraged.
Learn More & Apply:
https://secure.okcollegestart.org/High_School_Planning/Summer_academies/summer_academies.aspx
Explore STEM Summer Academies taking place on college and university campuses across the state. This is a fantastic opportunity for students to discover their passion for science, technology, engineering, and math!
📚 Hooray for Pre-K is TODAY!
Stop by in person at our Enrollment office to enroll your Pre-K student.
242 N 9th St Duncan, OK
8am-12pm
Online Enrollment is also available. Use the links below to get started! ⬇️
March 25th: Hooray for Pre-K
- Come to 9th Street Enrollment Office to drop off your documents and meet the principal!
What documents do I need?
1. Student's State Certified Birth Certificate.
2. Proof of Residence in parent/guardian name
3. Student's Up-to-Date Immunization Records or a completed and signed exemption form
4.Court documents related to the student's custody and guardianship.
Other new student forms required: https://www.duncanps.org/o/dps/page/prek-12th-new-student-enrollment-copy-copy
Other Dates to Remember:
March 2nd: Existing students pre-enrollment opens
March 23rd-April 3rd: Pre-K opens
April 6th - April 16th New to DPS - Kindergarten Only
June 1st: 2026-2027 Enrollment Opens
June 1st: Out of district transfers opens (online only)
Pre-K Online Enrollment Information: https://www.duncanps.org/o/dps/page/prek-12th-new-student-enrollment-copy-copy
Other Enrollment Information:
https://www.duncanps.org/page/dps-online-enrollment
Stop by in person at our Enrollment office to enroll your Pre-K student.
242 N 9th St Duncan, OK
8am-12pm
Online Enrollment is also available. Use the links below to get started! ⬇️
March 25th: Hooray for Pre-K
- Come to 9th Street Enrollment Office to drop off your documents and meet the principal!
What documents do I need?
1. Student's State Certified Birth Certificate.
2. Proof of Residence in parent/guardian name
3. Student's Up-to-Date Immunization Records or a completed and signed exemption form
4.Court documents related to the student's custody and guardianship.
Other new student forms required: https://www.duncanps.org/o/dps/page/prek-12th-new-student-enrollment-copy-copy
Other Dates to Remember:
March 2nd: Existing students pre-enrollment opens
March 23rd-April 3rd: Pre-K opens
April 6th - April 16th New to DPS - Kindergarten Only
June 1st: 2026-2027 Enrollment Opens
June 1st: Out of district transfers opens (online only)
Pre-K Online Enrollment Information: https://www.duncanps.org/o/dps/page/prek-12th-new-student-enrollment-copy-copy
Other Enrollment Information:
https://www.duncanps.org/page/dps-online-enrollment
📅 Reminder: District-Wide Make-Up Day – Friday, April 3
Duncan Public Schools will be in session on Friday, April 3, for a district-wide make-up day.
All inclement weather days were used during the January snow and ice storm, requiring one additional day to meet state attendance requirements.
We understand this adjustment may cause some inconvenience and sincerely appreciate the flexibility and support of our families and staff.
Duncan Public Schools will be in session on Friday, April 3, for a district-wide make-up day.
All inclement weather days were used during the January snow and ice storm, requiring one additional day to meet state attendance requirements.
We understand this adjustment may cause some inconvenience and sincerely appreciate the flexibility and support of our families and staff.
Welcome back! Here is The Demon for this week.
https://engage-duncanps.edurooms.com/engage/duncan-high-school/newsletters/the-demon-130782
https://engage-duncanps.edurooms.com/engage/duncan-high-school/newsletters/the-demon-130782
📅 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.
⛈️ 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.
📚 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.
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Your voice matters! Your input helps shape programs and services that support student success.
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