Horace Mann Elementary

Congratulations to these students for a stellar attendance record during the month of April and showing their dedication to learning!

What a great month for learning in Mrs. Blevins first grade! After working hard on animal research reports, students went to see their animals at the zoo. Students also tried dill pickles after growing their own dill and then graphed the results.

These first graders complete their April Reading BINGO! Great job. Keep reading! 📖

A big thank you to the DHS Reflections Show Choir for today’s wonderful performance! Under the direction of Mr. Kevin Zinn, your talent and energy truly made the day special. We appreciate you sharing your gift with us!

Sip sip hooray! 🥤🎉 Our 5th graders worked so hard on their (4!) state tests, and we celebrated the end with a fun drink mix-up celebration to help them relax and recharge! 💙 So proud of their effort and focus!

Sip sip hooray! 🥤🎉 Our 5th graders worked so hard on their (4!) state tests, and we celebrated the end with a fun drink mix-up celebration to help them relax and recharge! 💙 So proud of their effort and focus!

Logan and Draven earned Sub Tickets for amazing behavior while Mrs. McPherson was gone. They both got to eat lunch with Mrs. Pardo today. ❤️

Huge thank you to HTeaO for the generous drinks and goodies! We appreciate your support and for helping us celebrate our amazing teachers and nurses. It truly means a lot to our community!

Today Mrs. Tarpley brought in another Ag in the Classroom activity for 5th Grade. We got our hands dirty, as Mrs. T taught us to make our own soil. We used our soil to plant our own companion crops.

Mrs. Smiley’s kindergarten class had a very special visitor today! Mrs. Arrington, a retired teacher, generously volunteers her time to read to the kindergarten classes at Horace Mann. Students loved her show-and-tell stories from her time in Florida, along with a wonderful storytime session. Fun fact: Mrs. Arrington was Mrs. Smiley’s 1st grade teacher! What a full-circle moment and a beautiful example of the lasting impact teachers have across generations. Thank you, Mrs. Arrington, for your continued love and for investing your time in our community—we truly appreciate you!

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Next week is Teacher Appreciation Week! 🍎✨ Join us as we celebrate our amazing teachers and staff who are truly wickedly oz-some! Check out the fun, simple ways to show your appreciation each day: 💚 Monday: Write a heartfelt note 💗 Tuesday: Share a favorite memory 🧹 Wednesday: Bring a classroom supply 🌟 Thursday: Show extra kindness Because of our teachers, we have all been changed for good. 💫 Let’s make them feel how much they are valued and appreciated!

Mrs. McPherson’s class got to try the pickles they made with the dill they grew. The majority loved them and wanted more. After tasting, they graphed the results of “Did you like the pickles?”  🥒

Mrs. McPherson’s class has been working so hard making good choices! 🎉 They completed their challenge of earning 15 smileys in the jar, and today they enjoyed their reward—free center tubs! 🥳 We are so proud of their hard work and positive behavior. Keep it up, friends! 💛

Mrs. Smiley's kindergarten fun is in full swing! Our students practiced their sight words in a hands-on (and a little messy!) way using shaving cream.

Mrs. Smiley’s kindergarten class has been hard at work using the design process to create their very own games out of reusable materials for Project Lead the Way!

Mrs. Smiley’s kindergarten class has been hard at work using the design process to create their very own games out of reusable materials for Project Lead the Way!

✨ First grade had a magical time today! ✨ Our students loved watching Marvin the Misplaced Magician, performed by the talented Duncan High School students and Mr. Sullivan! The show was full of fun, laughter, and a little bit of magic that kept everyone smiling from start to finish. A big shoutout to the high school performers—they did an amazing job! Our first graders truly enjoyed every moment! 👏✨

There’s something special about little leaders in the making 🤍 Today Mrs. Higgins class had the sweetest visit from 5th graders who came to read with us—building confidence, connection, and a love for stories one page at a time 📚✨

🌍 Happy Earth Day from Miss. Ramirez’s class! 🌍 We talked about how to take care of our planet. ♻️Reduce! Reuse! Recycle!♻️ We ended the day with yummy dirt cups! 🤎