The Scholastic Book Fair will be at HPS February 17-20.
Students will have a designated shopping day with their class so watch for information from your child's teacher about their day. We will also have a family shopping day on Thursday, February 19 from 3:00-5:00 PM. We will also have a PTO meeting on February 19 at 5:30 PM>
Students will have a designated shopping day with their class so watch for information from your child's teacher about their day. We will also have a family shopping day on Thursday, February 19 from 3:00-5:00 PM. We will also have a PTO meeting on February 19 at 5:30 PM>


Drink Policy: Please adhere to our district’s drink container policy for elementary schools. Not only do flip straws prevent spillage, it also avoids unwanted germs!

School Needs Assessment Survey
We would appreciate your to help in planning for the 2026-2027 school year. Your feedback helps us improve and better support student learning. Your feedback is very important to us. Thank you.
https://www.google.com/url?q=https://forms.gle/nwBoiRqeZDmFNhGF9&source=gmail-imap&ust=1771505465000000&usg=AOvVaw0CVpsTgdXFMH7QrOYARJk1
We would appreciate your to help in planning for the 2026-2027 school year. Your feedback helps us improve and better support student learning. Your feedback is very important to us. Thank you.
https://www.google.com/url?q=https://forms.gle/nwBoiRqeZDmFNhGF9&source=gmail-imap&ust=1771505465000000&usg=AOvVaw0CVpsTgdXFMH7QrOYARJk1
School will resume after winter break on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.

All food drive items must be in the classroom before 8:00 a.m on Wednesday, December 10.
Holiday Spirit Day, December 12. Please see the attachment for instructions.

Our PreK-2nd grade will be presenting "Christmas at Grandma's" on Thursday, December 18, at 1:30 PM.

Our Candy Grams and Letters to Santa fundraisers are due by December 12.


Happy Thanksgiving Break, Choctaw family! 🦃✨
We hope everyone enjoys a safe, restful, and well-deserved holiday.
We’re thankful for our students, staff, families, and community. 🧡
Have a wonderful break!
We hope everyone enjoys a safe, restful, and well-deserved holiday.
We’re thankful for our students, staff, families, and community. 🧡
Have a wonderful break!

December Menu

Snack Cart is Friday, November 21. The cost is $3 and money will not be accepted in the office.
🎄 The DCHS Band will host its annual Holiday Mart this Saturday, November 15, from 8:00 AM–3:00 PM in the DCHS Commons and Gym.
Admission is free!
Come shop with over 70 vendors, enjoy multiple food trucks, and enter to win door prizes throughout the day.
Santa will also be available for pictures with children!
Please see the attached graphic for full details. We hope to see everyone there!
Admission is free!
Come shop with over 70 vendors, enjoy multiple food trucks, and enter to win door prizes throughout the day.
Santa will also be available for pictures with children!
Please see the attached graphic for full details. We hope to see everyone there!

🍁 Happy November, Choctaws!
October was full of excitement, learning, and memories across Dyer County Schools. As we head into a new month, let’s keep that momentum going and finish the semester strong. A well-deserved holiday break is just around the corner! 🧡
October was full of excitement, learning, and memories across Dyer County Schools. As we head into a new month, let’s keep that momentum going and finish the semester strong. A well-deserved holiday break is just around the corner! 🧡

Holice Powell was opened in 1950. On Friday, November 7, wear 50s attire to hel us celebrate!

World Kindness Day is November 13. Please wear red, bring 1 can of cat or dog food, and be kind to everyone you see.

Grades 3-5 will present our annual Veterans Day Program on Tuesday, November 11, at 1:30. We invite all veterans to join us for the program. We'd also love it if you'd fill out the form either by clicking the link or scanning the QR code so we can honor you on this day.
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSc1rSWfdxtyuN.../viewform
Students in grades 3-5 need to wear red, white, and blue.
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSc1rSWfdxtyuN.../viewform
Students in grades 3-5 need to wear red, white, and blue.

Thanksgiving Lunch RSVP forms will go home today with grades 1, 3, and 5. These need to be returned by Monday, November 10.

November Menu

Choctaw blanket order forms will go home in student folders on Monday, October 27. These will be perfect for those chilly nights at home or sporting events when you're in the stands.
Orders will be taken through Friday, November 7. We will also sell them at our 75th Anniversary Open House on Sunday, November 9, from 2:00-4:00 P.M.
Students who sell two or more blankets earn an inflatable fun party!
If you don't have a child at HPS and would like to order, contact Lori Walker at lwalker@dcchoctaws.net.
Orders will be taken through Friday, November 7. We will also sell them at our 75th Anniversary Open House on Sunday, November 9, from 2:00-4:00 P.M.
Students who sell two or more blankets earn an inflatable fun party!
If you don't have a child at HPS and would like to order, contact Lori Walker at lwalker@dcchoctaws.net.


Red Ribbon Week and Money Wars will be October 27-31. Please see attachment for more details.

