Thanksgiving Meal!
🦃 FRIENDLY REMINDER! 🦃
We are looking forward to welcoming our families on Thursday, November 12, 2026, for our Horace Mann Thanksgiving Meal!
If you are planning to join us, please take a look at the lunch schedule below so you know when your child’s grade level will be eating.
🍂 THANKSGIVING MEAL SCHEDULE
● Kindergarten: 10:30–11:15
● First Grade: 11:15–12:00
● Second Grade: 11:45–12:30
● Third Grade: 12:15–1:00
● Fourth Grade: 12:45–1:30
● Fifth Grade: 1:15–2:00
We are thankful for our Horace Mann families and look forward to sharing this special time with you! ❤️
Happy Thanksgiving from Team Horace Mann!
Guest Registration Link:https://www.schoolsafeid.com/event/12755
We look forward to honoring the brave men and women who have served our country! 🇺🇸
🎉 TODAY IS THE DAY! 🎉
It’s TUNNEL RUN day at the Football Field! 🏃♀️🏈
Please meet at the south end of the field by 6:45 PM so we are ready to go!
Let’s make some noise and show our HM spirit! ❤️🖤
📣 More information will be shared next week! The preregistration link will be included in next week’s update. 💵 Please plan ahead and bring exact change for adult meals. Thank you!
RED RIBBON WEEK IS NEXT WEEK!
🦸♀️ Make a Difference. Be a Hero. Stay Drug Free! 🦸♂️
Horace Mann Champions, it’s time to show off your superhero powers by making GOOD CHOICES!
🎉 Check out our daily dress-up themes and join the fun!
Monday: Superhero Day 🦸♂️
Tuesday: Wear Red Day 🎗️
Wednesday: Wacky Wednesday 🤪
Thursday: Pajama Day 😴
Friday: Halloween Costume Day 🎃
Let’s make this week fun while reminding our students that the choices we make today help shape our tomorrow! 🌟
Fall Break Events!
We are hiring a SPED Behavior Intervention Aide at Horace Mann Elementary School! 🎉
⏰ Schedule: 9 months, 8 hours per day
📍Horace Mann Elementary School
For more information or to apply, please use the link below!
https://www.applitrack.com/duncanps/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1
We cannot wait to meet you!
⏰ Schedule: 9 months, 8 hours per day
📍Horace Mann Elementary School
For more information or to apply, please use the link below!
https://www.applitrack.com/duncanps/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1
We cannot wait to meet you!
We are hiring a Teacher Assistant – Reading Tutor Paraprofessional at each of our elementary schools! 🎉
⏰ Schedule: 9 months, 8 hours per day
📍Plato, Horace Mann, Mark Twain, Emerson, or Woodrow Wilson
For more information or to apply, please use the link below!
https://www.applitrack.com/duncanps/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1
We cannot wait to meet you!
📞Scheduled Maintenance Alert 🛜
Duncan Public Schools will have scheduled phone and internet maintenance beginning at 4 p.m. today.
During this maintenance, district-wide phone and internet services will be unavailable. Families may experience difficulty reaching schools and district offices during this time.
All services are expected to be fully restored by the end of the evening.
Duncan Public Schools will have scheduled phone and internet maintenance beginning at 4 p.m. today.
During this maintenance, district-wide phone and internet services will be unavailable. Families may experience difficulty reaching schools and district offices during this time.
All services are expected to be fully restored by the end of the evening.
Duncan Public Schools Capital Investment Plan Committee
Duncan Public Schools is forming a community committee to study district needs and help develop recommendations for future capital investments.
We are seeking members who represent a variety of schools, backgrounds, areas of expertise, and community perspectives. Committee members will attend four meetings, review information, listen to diverse viewpoints, and help develop recommendations based on districtwide student and facility needs.
Committee meetings are scheduled for:
• September 21
• October 20
• November 16
• January 5
A potential bond election is planned for April 2027.
If you are interested in serving on the committee, please complete the sign-up form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdbwQWdQJzdT6yugSaUsavO-7S2QCJzi284POQKI9SC9nrffQ/viewform
Duncan Public Schools is forming a community committee to study district needs and help develop recommendations for future capital investments.
We are seeking members who represent a variety of schools, backgrounds, areas of expertise, and community perspectives. Committee members will attend four meetings, review information, listen to diverse viewpoints, and help develop recommendations based on districtwide student and facility needs.
Committee meetings are scheduled for:
• September 21
• October 20
• November 16
• January 5
A potential bond election is planned for April 2027.
If you are interested in serving on the committee, please complete the sign-up form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdbwQWdQJzdT6yugSaUsavO-7S2QCJzi284POQKI9SC9nrffQ/viewform
Cafeteria Menus Now Available! 🍽️
Our August and September cafeteria menus are now available on the Duncan Public Schools website.
Families can find them on the main page using the Cafeteria Menus button, by using the link below, or in the app by selecting More in the bottom right and then choosing Cafeteria Menus
https://duncanpsok.sites.thrillshare.com/o/dps/page/cafeteria-menus
Our August and September cafeteria menus are now available on the Duncan Public Schools website.
Families can find them on the main page using the Cafeteria Menus button, by using the link below, or in the app by selecting More in the bottom right and then choosing Cafeteria Menus
https://duncanpsok.sites.thrillshare.com/o/dps/page/cafeteria-menus
District-Wide Phone and Internet Outage 📞🛜
We are currently experiencing another district-wide phone and internet outage. Our service provider has let us know that a fiber line was cut, and we can expect the outage to last a few hours while repairs are made.
For enrollment questions, please email enrollment@duncanps.org.
For all other questions, please email questions@duncanps.org.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as this issue is being resolved, and we apologize for the inconvenience. We will respond as soon as possible.
We are currently experiencing another district-wide phone and internet outage. Our service provider has let us know that a fiber line was cut, and we can expect the outage to last a few hours while repairs are made.
For enrollment questions, please email enrollment@duncanps.org.
For all other questions, please email questions@duncanps.org.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as this issue is being resolved, and we apologize for the inconvenience. We will respond as soon as possible.
📞💻 District-Wide Phone and Internet Outage
We are currently experiencing a district-wide phone and internet outage affecting multiple counties.
For enrollment questions, please email enrollment@duncanps.org
For all other questions, please email questions@duncanps.org
We will respond as soon as possible.
We appreciate your patience as our provider works to resolve the issue.
We are currently experiencing a district-wide phone and internet outage affecting multiple counties.
For enrollment questions, please email enrollment@duncanps.org
For all other questions, please email questions@duncanps.org
We will respond as soon as possible.
We appreciate your patience as our provider works to resolve the issue.
📣 **Shoutout to our amazing community for supporting Duncan Public Schools!** ❤️🖤
We are so incredibly grateful for the continued support our schools receive from local businesses, families, and community members. Your generosity helps make a difference for our students, teachers, and staff!
A special **THANK YOU** to a few of our wonderful sponsors:
❤️ BancFirst
❤️ Armstrong Financial Partners
❤️ Roger & Melissa Neal
❤️ Crimson Cake Co.
❤️ Insurance One Agency
Thank you for investing in our schools and helping make Duncan Public Schools a special place for our students! We are so thankful to have such a supportive community behind us! 🫶📚🍎
**Duncan Public Schools + our community = BETTER TOGETHER!** ❤️🖤
📅✨ Plan Ahead with the DPS Calendar!
We hope this guide serves as a helpful planning tool for your family. By checking school breaks and days out of school, families can make travel plans that support strong attendance and help students stay connected to learning.
View the full-year calendar here: https://www.duncanps.org/o/dps/page/calendar-and-hours-page
We hope this guide serves as a helpful planning tool for your family. By checking school breaks and days out of school, families can make travel plans that support strong attendance and help students stay connected to learning.
View the full-year calendar here: https://www.duncanps.org/o/dps/page/calendar-and-hours-page
📚✏️ 2026-2027 Back-to-School Event Calendar! 🎒🏫
Families, we’re excited to share helpful resources as we get ready for the 2026-2027 school year!
On our Back-to-School Webpage you will find:
📅District Full-year calendar
🏫Back to School Events
📝School supply lists
🎒Clear Backpack Policy
🤳Personal Device Policy
🚌Bus Pass Application
📚How to Enroll
🏈Sports Schedules
📲Parent/Guardian App Login Information
AND MORE!
Back-to-School Webpage: https://www.duncanps.org/o/dps/page/back-to-school
🎒Still Need a Clear Backpack?
$10 clear backpacks are available for purchase through the district!
Get yours here:
https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/prdembd?ref=H58EK21V083ELDW_ZZ6BQZWTFTQVYNO
Clear backpacks purchased through the link will be delivered to the student’s school site on Back to School Night.
We understand the challenges that come with the new backpack policy, and we want to do our part to help make the transition easier for families. Thank you for partnering with us as we prepare for a safe, successful, and exciting school year! ✨
For Enrollment Questions:
📧Email: Enrollment@duncanps.org
📞Phone: 580-252-6801
All other questions: Questions@duncanps.org
Families, we’re excited to share helpful resources as we get ready for the 2026-2027 school year!
On our Back-to-School Webpage you will find:
📅District Full-year calendar
🏫Back to School Events
📝School supply lists
🎒Clear Backpack Policy
🤳Personal Device Policy
🚌Bus Pass Application
📚How to Enroll
🏈Sports Schedules
📲Parent/Guardian App Login Information
AND MORE!
Back-to-School Webpage: https://www.duncanps.org/o/dps/page/back-to-school
🎒Still Need a Clear Backpack?
$10 clear backpacks are available for purchase through the district!
Get yours here:
https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/prdembd?ref=H58EK21V083ELDW_ZZ6BQZWTFTQVYNO
Clear backpacks purchased through the link will be delivered to the student’s school site on Back to School Night.
We understand the challenges that come with the new backpack policy, and we want to do our part to help make the transition easier for families. Thank you for partnering with us as we prepare for a safe, successful, and exciting school year! ✨
For Enrollment Questions:
📧Email: Enrollment@duncanps.org
📞Phone: 580-252-6801
All other questions: Questions@duncanps.org
Pre-K Enrollment is Open!
Ready to join Duncan Public Schools for 2026-2027? Enroll your Pre-K student today and start your road to a bright future at DPS!
New Pre-K Students:
Enroll: https://www.duncanps.org/page/dps-online-enrollment
School Supply Lists: https://www.duncanps.org/o/dps/page/back-to-school
Enrollment Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKHocoN6OCI
Questions? 580-252-6801 or enrollment@duncanps.org
Ready to join Duncan Public Schools for 2026-2027? Enroll your Pre-K student today and start your road to a bright future at DPS!
New Pre-K Students:
Enroll: https://www.duncanps.org/page/dps-online-enrollment
School Supply Lists: https://www.duncanps.org/o/dps/page/back-to-school
Enrollment Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKHocoN6OCI
Questions? 580-252-6801 or enrollment@duncanps.org
Enroll Your Pre-K Student Today!
Pre-K enrollment for 2026-2027 is NOW OPEN! Start your road to a bright future at Duncan Public Schools.
New Pre-K Students:
Enroll here: https://www.duncanps.org/page/dps-online-enrollment
School Supply Lists (PreK-8th): https://www.duncanps.org/o/dps/page/back-to-school
How to Enroll in Pre-K Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKHocoN6OCI
Questions?
Enrollment Office: 580-252-6801 | enrollment@duncanps.org
Pre-K enrollment for 2026-2027 is NOW OPEN! Start your road to a bright future at Duncan Public Schools.
New Pre-K Students:
Enroll here: https://www.duncanps.org/page/dps-online-enrollment
School Supply Lists (PreK-8th): https://www.duncanps.org/o/dps/page/back-to-school
How to Enroll in Pre-K Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKHocoN6OCI
Questions?
Enrollment Office: 580-252-6801 | enrollment@duncanps.org
Pre-K Enrollment is Open for 2026-2027!
We're so excited to welcome your little learner to Duncan Public Schools! Ready to start your road to a bright future at DPS?
New Pre-K Students:
📝 Enroll here: https://www.duncanps.org/page/dps-online-enrollment
📋 School Supply Lists (PreK-8th): https://www.duncanps.org/o/dps/page/back-to-school
🎥 How to Enroll in Pre-K Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKHocoN6OCI
Questions?
Contact our Enrollment Office:
📞 580-252-6801
📧 enrollment@duncanps.org
We're so excited to welcome your little learner to Duncan Public Schools! Ready to start your road to a bright future at DPS?
New Pre-K Students:
📝 Enroll here: https://www.duncanps.org/page/dps-online-enrollment
📋 School Supply Lists (PreK-8th): https://www.duncanps.org/o/dps/page/back-to-school
🎥 How to Enroll in Pre-K Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKHocoN6OCI
Questions?
Contact our Enrollment Office:
📞 580-252-6801
📧 enrollment@duncanps.org