Horace Mann Elementary

District-Wide Make-Up Day: Friday, April 3rd

Duncan Public Schools will be in school for a make-up day on Friday, April 3rd.

All inclement weather days were used during the January snow and ice storm, requiring one day to be made up to meet state attendance requirements.

We understand this adjustment may cause some inconvenience and appreciate the flexibility of our families and staff.

Thank you for your continued support and understanding.

Snack time was extra sweet today for Mrs. Higgins class! We counted our way to 100, adding each yummy treat in groups of 10 to our snack bags.

Ms. Blevins 1st grade showed great teamwork today! We wrapped up our PLTW unit by designing and building a structure to protect students from UV rays while playing on a playground. These students did an amazing job discussing the problem, finding a solution and building the structure as a team. Way to go!

Mrs. Smiley's kindergarten made a special 100th Day of School snack with 100 items!

Happy 100th Day of School from Mrs. Ramirez’s first grade class! 📚✏️

During Kindness Week, we proudly recognized Mrs. Carter for the positive impact she makes every single day. We are so grateful for all that you do—both the big moments and the small ones, the things we see and the many we don’t. Thank you for being a constant source of care, support, and kindness in our school.

Mrs. Higgins class showed how much they love and appreciate our school counselor, Mrs. Carter, with cards of appreciation and BIG HUGS!

Miss Ramirez’s class wrapped up their Sun, Moon, and Stars unit in PLTW this week! They created structures to keep their mystery beads safe from the UV rays! ☀️🔦

Mrs. McPherson’s class wrapped up their PLTW Sun ☀️, Moon 🌙, and Stars ⭐️ unit this week! We learned all about UV rays and how to keep our bodies safe from the sun. 😎🧴 The BIG hit? The mystery beads that change color in UV light! 🌈 The kids were amazed watching science come to life right before their eyes.

Thank you, Mrs. Carter, for being such an amazing counselor. Your kindness and compassion make such a difference every day. Horace Mann is truly blessed to have you! ❤️ - Mrs. McPherson’s 1st grade

✈️🐔 Traveling Through HALO with Chick-fil-A! 🐔✈️ HALO Week is taking off, and Chick-fil-A is one of our first stops! 📋 Pre-order your Chick-fil-A sandwich or meal by FEBRUARY 11 using the form or QR code. 💙 PRICES 🍔 Meal — $8.00 • Sandwich • Chips or cookie • Soda or water 🍔 Sandwich only — $6.50 📦 DELIVERY DATES 🏫 Grade School: February 17 🎓 High School: February 18 💵 Payment Options • Venmo Ms. Howard @ejbjmom67 • Cash or check dropped off in Ms. Howard’s room (#179) Help support HALO Week while enjoying a Chick-fil-A lunch — it’s a win-win! 💙💛 ✈️🐄 Eat mor chikin and travel through HALO with us!

📣 Once Upon a POM Clinic – Performance Date Rescheduled! ✨ Due to an emergency water shutoff at Duncan High School, we will need to reschedule the POM Clinic performance. The new performance date is Tuesday, February 10th, during halftime of the high school girls basketball game. We appreciate everyone’s understanding and can’t wait to see our POM Clinic participants shine next week!

Great job to these 5th graders for earning "Sub Tickets"!

First grade had 16 students participate in the January BINGO Reading challenge! 📚

Celebrating Mrs. Carter for Kindness Week! "Thanks for lifting us up!" From Mrs. Smiley's Kindergarten

Daddy-Daughter Tea Saturday, February 7 at 2:00 PM

Snow Day January 30th, 2026
No Virtual Learning

This isn’t how we hoped to finish the week, but safety has to come first. With temperatures expected to fall below freezing overnight and icy spots likely to return on neighborhood and school roads, Duncan Public Schools will be closed on Friday, January 30th.

Road conditions should improve later in the day, but the morning hours are expected to be difficult for buses, student drivers, and staff. We know this closing may cause challenges for families, and we appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding as we make decisions with safety in mind.

We look forward to welcoming students and staff back on Monday, ready to start a new week together!

Duncan Public Schools will be closed on Thursday January 29th, 2026.
📌 No Virtual Learning

We understand that these decisions can create difficulties for families, and we do not make them lightly. Student and staff safety are our top priority.

Please continue to monitor our social media accounts, the Duncan Public Schools App, and local news outlets for future updates.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

Duncan Public Schools will be closed on Wednesday January 28th, 2026.
📌 No Virtual Learning

Please continue to monitor our social media accounts, the Duncan Public Schools App, and local news outlets for updates.

Duncan Public Schools will be closed on Tuesday January 27th, 2026.
📌 No Virtual Learning

Please continue to monitor our social media accounts, the Duncan Public Schools App, and local news outlets for updates.