Horace Mann Elementary

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.

Due to incoming weather projected for early Friday afternoon, Duncan Public Schools will move to virtual learning on Friday, January 23.

We understand that these decisions can create difficulties for families, and we do not make them lightly. However, we will always err on the side of caution when it comes to the safety of our students and staff. Student safety is our top priority.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

❄️ Never Miss an Update from Duncan Public Schools ❄️ With winter weather on the horizon, staying connected is more important than ever. Here are the best ways to make sure you receive timely updates from DPS, including weather-related announcements and important district information. 📱 Download the Duncan Public Schools App Everything shared on our social media platforms is also posted on the app, making it one easy place to stay informed. 🔗 Need help logging in or having issues? Find instructions and additional assistance at the link below. 👉 DPS App Support: https://www.duncanps.org/page/rooms-support 📲 Subscribe to District Text Alerts Text START to 98900 Most guardians are automatically subscribed, but this is a great way to double-check you are receiving messages. 📣 Follow Our Social Media Platforms We regularly share updates, reminders, and news across our official social media accounts. 👉Facebook - Duncan Public Schools 👉 Instagram - @duncanschools 📝 Keep Your Contact Information Up to Date Please make sure your email address and phone number are current with our Enrollment Office. Accurate contact information ensures you receive important messages without delay, especially in the event of weather-related changes or emergencies. If your contact information has changed since enrollment, we encourage you to update it as soon as possible. 💬Call them at 580-252-6801 or email them at enrollment@duncanps.org Please rely on DPS directly to communicate school closures, delays, or event cancellations.