Horace Mann Elementary

Thank you to our Horace Mann PTO for starting our morning with a little extra sunshine! We appreciate you, too!

From all of us at Horace Mann, we hope you had an amazing first day of school! Here’s to a great year ahead—because we’re better together, and we are Champions of Excellence.

🎒✨ It’s almost time to Meet the Teacher! ✨🎒 📍 Horace Mann Elementary 📚 1st – 5th Grade 📅 Monday, August 12th | 🕔 5:00–7:00 PM Families, don’t forget — ✅ If you haven't check in yet, please do so in the gym and 📄 bring proof of residence dated within the last 4 weeks. We can’t wait to see our students’ smiling faces and kick off another amazing school year! ❤️

📅 2025–2026 School Calendar Plan ahead for an amazing school year. Be sure to review important dates like the first and last days of school, holiday breaks, virtual days, and professional development days. We want to highlight a new calendar element! ⭐Collaboration Days/Virtual Days ⭐ Collaboration Days are designed for our staff to work together and grow professionally. On these days, students will have a Virtual Day and will learn from home. Please watch for instructions from your student’s teacher regarding assignments for those days. 📌 Back to School Webpage: https://www.duncanps.org/page/back-to-school

Our new kindergarteners kicked off the year with meeting their teacher, a special scavenger hunt and signing on to be a Champion of Excellence! Huge thanks to Farmers Insurance – Yolanda DeCarlo Agency for making our Meet the Teacher Night unforgettable, and thank you to everyone who helped make this event possible! 🍎✨ We’d love to see your memories! Share your photos from the event in the comments below or tag us so we can celebrate together! 📸✨

Our Kindergarten family is so grateful to Farmers Insurance – Yolanda DeCarlo Agency for sponsoring our Kindergarten Meet the Teacher Night and helping us start the year with smiles!

What a great start to our day! Thank you to all the preparation that went into this meal! Everything was delicious! With our full tummies we can focus on the next task! We truly are blessed to have you all pray over us and taking care of us! It’s going to be a fantastic year! ❤️

Tonight's the night for our kindergarteners to meet their teachers! Thank you to our sponsor, Farmers Insurance-Yolanda DeCarlo Agency!

Horace Mann staff at our annual district kick off breakfast. Thank you to our many sponsors for supporting Duncan Public Schools!

Welcome Horace Mann staff! Here’s to making this year our best one yet! We’re ready for another amazing school year filled with learning, laughter, and success. To our incredible staff, thank you for the passion, dedication, and heart you bring every day.

This lovely lady is named Leslie. She is the activities director at Canoe Brook Assisted Living. They did a school supply donation drive for Horace Mann. Thank you Canoe Brook Assisted Living!

Calling all incoming kindergarten families!

🎒✏️ Kindergarten Meet the Teacher Night! ✨🍎
📅 Date: August 11th
🕠 Time: 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 Location: Horace Mann Elementary

Let's kick off the school year with smiles and excitement! We can't wait to welcome you to the Horace Mann family!

Special thanks to our sponsor!

📚 Back to School Information is Here! ✏️📆🎒

Be sure to check out our Back-to-School webpage for school supply lists, important dates, and more.

🔗https://www.duncanps.org/page/back-to-school

We are looking forward to an incredible school year ahead!

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Celebrating our amazing fourth graders and all their hard work, growth, and achievements this year!

Congratulations to our Horace Mann Elementary Kindergarten Promotion Class of 2025! We're so proud of each of you for all the hard work, laughter, and learning you've brought into this year.

From all of us at Horace Mann, thank you for a great year! Stay safe, have fun, and enjoy the sunshine!

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From tiny caterpillars to beautiful butterflies, our Kindergarten Class of 2025 has grown in amazing ways! Spread your wings and fly into first grade—you’re ready for the next adventure! A big thank you to Miss. Chloe and Mrs. Arrington for playing a part to making a great year. Mrs. Smiley's Kindergarten Class of 2025!

As we come to the end of a wonderful school year, I want to take a moment to thank you for your support, encouragement, and partnership. It has truly been a joy and a privilege to work with your children and watch them grow, learn, and thrive. Your involvement — whether through volunteering, communicating, or simply cheering your child on — made a meaningful difference. I wish you and your family a relaxing and joyful summer. ❤️ Mrs. McPherson