This is for incoming kindergarten and new students wanting to attend Dyer County Schools for the 2021-2022 school year. Those wanting to attend Holice Powell can register on any of the dates. The June 22 and July 13 dates are for all Dyer County Schools. June 15th, 9:00-2:00pm. at Holice Powell School June 22nd, 4:00-6:00 pm. at Dyer County High School July... READ MORE >
As part of the American Rescue Plan, the Dyer County School System anticipates receiving additional Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds from the federal government. The ESSER III funding is available to help schools address the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on education, particularly students' academic, social, emotional, and mental... READ MORE >
Tennessee Department of Education announced the free At-Home Decodable Book Series are now available to Tennessee families of kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade children to help our youngest learners become stronger readers. This launch is part of the family component of the state’s Reading 360 initiative to help boost strong reading skills amongst Tennessee... READ MORE >
This is for incoming kindergarten and NEW students wanting to attend HPS for the 2021-2022 school year.Please bring a Birth Certificate, Social Security Card, Immunization Record, and proof of address. This can be a copy of a current utility bill.Students registering for kindergarten must be five years old by August 15, 2021. READ MORE >
Thursday, April 8 Pre-K and Kindergarten Cap and Gown Photos Friday, April 16 2nd Grade Spring Music Program {Rescheduled from March 11} 3rd Grade “Do Your Best on the TCAP Test” Music Program ... READ MORE >
Parents: Please be looking for your child's Summer Camp invitation to come home today, April 5! The forms MUST be marked yes or no and returned by April 18, 2021 by all students. Summer CampJune 1 through June 24Monday through Thursday...Fridays off!!!Time is 8:30 am -2:30 pmHolice Powell will attend at Fifth ConsolidatedFREE breakfast, lunch, and... READ MORE >
FREE Sports Physical Clinic at DCHS Sports Complex. The students/parents/guardians may attend any time from 9:00am - 4:30pm. This incredible opportunity is offered to our fourth graders in case they want to try out in the spring of their fifth-grade year. Sports physical packets will be delivered to the school on April 14th for the athletes to begin the online... READ MORE >
Please note the following testing dates and do not schedule any appointments for your child on these days. March 5 and March 8-12: CASE Testing Grades 2-5 April 21-28: TCAP Testing Grades 3-5 April 28-May 5: TCAP Testing Grade 2 READ MORE >
Click here Holice Powell's Book Fair to look at the virtual flyer with a preview of items and set up your eWallet. The book fair will be March 2-4 with a preview March 1. READ MORE >
The deadline to order a yearbook has been extended to Friday February 26th. The school will not be ordering extras so please make sure to turn in your order and money by this Friday if you would like to purchase your student a yearbook! READ MORE >
Make sure you check your child's grade level Facebook group about Valentine's Day celebrations. If you have questions, please contact your child's teacher. READ MORE >
Dear Parent(s),We are working to improve conditions for learning in our schools. Students will learn more effectively in a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment. We would very much appreciate your help by completing the short survey attached. Your perceptions about your child’s school will help us identify what we are doing well, and what we need to do... READ MORE >
Download the Candy Gram here: Valentine Candy GramThese are due by February 10. P.T.O is sponsoring the second annual candy gram fundraiser for Valentine’s Day! Students may purchase a candy gram for someone special that will be sent on February 12th. The cost of the candy gram is $1.00 each, which will be in the form of a sucker affixed to the note. Attached are... READ MORE >
The free breakfast and lunch program will operate for the remainder of the 2020-2021 school year for all Dyer County School's students . Choctaw Academy and distance learning students will need to complete the following form each week: https://docs.google.com/forms/...Daily meal pickup for breakfast and lunch will be from 10:15am-10:45am at your regular school.The... READ MORE >
Attention Parents/Students: This year Holice Powell will be hosting our second annual Holiday Mart! Holiday Mart is an event during school hours for students to shop for their families for the holidays. Students will purchase items for their loved ones for reasonable prices. The dates for Holiday Mart are December 14th-16th. To... READ MORE >
Dear Holice Powell Families, As a Title 1 school, we provide students with extra assistance in reading and math. Students' progress is measured and sent home with progress reports. Your child's progress is monitored so that necessary adjustments to reading and math instruction can be made. Our school staff is pleased to have this opportunity to provide students... READ MORE >
Spirit Week is will be October 26-30. Have fun with dress up days and help earn your class the "Royal Class" title! READ MORE >
Applications for Choctaw Childcare are available in the office. Choctaw Childcare is an after school program that is held at the Old Fifth Consolidated. This is an opportunity to receive homework help, have a snack, and participate in physical activities. Students will be bused to the Old Fifth, but a parent/guardian is responsible for picking up students at 5:30.... READ MORE >
All HPS students will have their picture taken on September 15. Choctaw Academy students need to read the following protocols about their pictures. Directions for Photos for Choctaw Academy Students • Photos for Choctaw Academy Students will be taken only between the hours of 8:00 am and 9:00 am.• Please buzz the bell at the front door upon arrival at the... READ MORE >
Applications are available from your child's teacher for the KEYS program. KEYS is available to students in grades 3-5 only. The times are 7:00-8:00 am or 3:00-5:00 pm. This program offers tutoring/mentoring, enrichment, and family engagement. This program is free of charge. Information regarding the program will be with the application. If you need an... READ MORE >
USDA Extends Free Meals for All Students Through December 31, 2020 USDA has extended the Summer Food Service program through December 31, 2020, or until available federal funding runs out. What this means for Dyer County families is that all children, regardless of eligibility, can receive one (1) breakfast and one (1) lunch per day at no cost through... READ MORE >
The Holice Powell Pre-K Program has spots available for the 2020-2021 school year! Our Pre-K meets from Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m.-2:45 p.m.. Candidates will need to have turned four years old by August 15, 2020. Please note that transportation is not provided. Although all applications will be considered, priority for admission will be placed on economically... READ MORE >
Families of car riders, please read and follow the following procedures. · Make sure your child can recognize your car. · Leave the name card in the front window until you have your child. · If any child is loading, keep your foot firmly on the brake or shift your car into park so your car doesn't roll. Pull up as far as we ask you to pull up. Hand-held... READ MORE >
Choctaw Academy’s registration link is posted on dyercs.net. READ MORE >
Dear Choctaw Nation and Supporters, Thank you for your patience and support during the COVID-19 crisis. This crisis has created a new normal for each of us, and I am proud of the way that Dyer County Schools rose to the occasion.While this is a time of uncertainty, I find comfort in knowing that in many ways we are united in our adjustments. Life has shifted and... READ MORE >
All Dyer County Schools will hold an early registration on Tuesday, July 14 from 9:00am-1:00pm. This is for students new to our system. Please bring the following documents: certified birth certificate, social security number, proof of residency, and the student's last report card. READ MORE >
The Dyer County School System is pleased to announce the launch of The Choctaw Academy, our virtual learning environment. ABOUT THE CHOCTAW ACADEMY Dyer County Schools is committed to providing families non-traditional learning opportunities that meet the changing needs of our world while preparing our students to meet their personal goals for success. ... READ MORE >
PRE-K REGISTRATION Dyer County Schools will be registering children for their Pre-K program on Tuesday, June 16 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. and Wednesday, June 17 from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the Milton Magee Auditorium, 159 Everett Avenue, Dyersburg, TN. Applications will be available the day of registration. Your child must be four years old by August 15, 2020 to be... READ MORE >
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION Dyer County Schools will hold Kindergarten registration on June 17th 9am-1pm at all Dyer County Elementary Schools. If you have pre-registered for Kindergarten, but have not turned in the following documents, they can be turned in on this day at the school you registered. The following documents are needed to complete your... READ MORE >
Monday, May 11, 2020 Dear HPS Families, I cannot believe that the end of the year is here. I am very sad about the way the year is ending. I know that the students are missing out on a lot of the normal end of year activities that they look forward to all year long. In order to help have a little closure for our year, we have several things planned over... READ MORE >
Please read for upcoming kindergarten registration information. We can’t wait to have your child join us at Holice Powell! READ MORE >
The weekly meal pickup plan has been updated. Please review the new plan at http://www.dyercs.net/. Click COVID-19 Information and then click COVID-19 Dyer County Schools Student Meal Plan. READ MORE >
Please read regarding the 2020 Census. READ MORE >
We are going to have a social distance spirit week this week (March 23-27). Each day there will be a post made on Facebook where you can add photos in the comment section. READ MORE >
Choctaw of the Month recipients for Friendship. READ MORE >
Tuesday, March 10, All Holice Powell families are invited to this free, fun event. Students will have the opportunity to conduct experiments and even create items to take home. READ MORE >
Join us for a night of reading at McIver's Grant Library on March 2 for Read Across America. There's several Holice Powell Teachers reading. READ MORE >
Congratulations to our Compassion winners for the month of December. These students have a caring, compassionate heart with deep, heartfelt feelings of concern when others are hurt or suffering. They are tenderhearted and willing to help others. READ MORE >
The Dyersburg Hess Lodge recently held a fundraiser and then donated all proceeds to Holice Powell Elementary School. The lodge sold smoked turkeys for Thanksgiving as a way to raise funds to support the Choctaw Blessing Boutique at HPS. Representatives from the lodge presented a check for $1,000.00 to the school. Mrs. Leah Jacobs and Mrs. Rena McKnight received... READ MORE >
Thank you to all who supported the Reason for the Season food drive. We brought in around 1,000 items. Mrs. Lauren Brown's fourth graders brought in the most items! Congrats to everyone on your giving hearts! READ MORE >
Monday, December 9, 2019Registration: 4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Activities: 5:00 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. Bring the family for a night of fun listening to stories, making crafts, and enjoying special treats! All events are free for Holice Powell students and their families. We look forward to seeing you! READ MORE >
Congratulations to our November Choctaws of the Month recipients for Thankfulness. READ MORE >
Fourth graders and the DCHS Band honored local veterans during our annual Veterans Day program. READ MORE >
Justin Brown, DCHS band director, spoke to leadership students about building relationships, investing in emotional bank accounts, the difference between being a boss and a leader, and how to effectively manage people and groups. Thanks Mr. Brown for investing your time in Dyer County students across the district. READ MORE >
We are participating in the 13th Annual Reason for the Season Food Drive. These 5 area-wide organizations serve any person in need - from all over the Tri-Stateregion. They have direct access to these people; who, without our support, may otherwise not be able to feed themselves and/or their family over the holidays this year. This Food Drive allows them to have... READ MORE >
Congratulations to our October Choctaw of the Month recipients for the character trait of responsibility. READ MORE >
HOLICE POWELL PTO HOMEMADE T-SHIRT QUILT RAFFLE FALL FESTIVAL OCTOBER 26, 2019 Tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for $5. READ MORE >
OCTOBER 21st-25th Let’s make Fall Festival week the most fun ever! Help your class earn the title of the “Royal Class” by bringing in your extra change throughout the week. The class that raises the most money will be crowned the “Royal Class” at the Fall Festival on October 26th at 5:00. Remember, the “Royal Class” will get to display the winning trophy... READ MORE >
The student leadership students focused on school-wide service projects at their October meeting. READ MORE >
Congratulations to our Honesty Award winners. Honest people can be trusted. Honesty is truthfulness. An honest person does not lie and can be depended on to not cheat. READ MORE >
Dyersburg Electric Company sponsored a t-shirt decorating contest. These shirts will be given to every Holice Powell student and staff member. Mr. Page Hart from DES came to announce the finalists and the winner. Each finalist got $10 and the winner not only got their design on the shirt, but also received $50. Congratulations to our finalists: Jayden, Aubree, ... READ MORE >
At the first Leadership Club meeting of the 2019-2020 school year, Mrs. Rena McKnight spoke with the students about what a leader looks like and the kinds of traits a leader possesses. READ MORE >
Congratulations to the students who won the Choctaw of the Month award for Helpfulness. Way to show your Choctaw Pride! Helpful people are willing to offer a hand in a time of need. They are nice to be around because they are willing to do their part. They look for ways to assist others. READ MORE >
Our cafeteria got a perfect score on their inspection. Way to go! Thank you ladies for all of your hard work and dedication to our students and staff. READ MORE >
Holice Powell Elementary School is looking for Lunch Buddies for our students. The time commitment is minimal and the reward is immeasurable. Please consider spending some time at our school with some of our amazing students. For more information, please contact Lisa Traverse at 286-0860. READ MORE >
Holice Powell Elementary School is proud to announce that we are identified as a Reward school for the 2018-2019 school year. This means that we have been identified for exemplifying student success in achievement and growth. READ MORE >
Holice Powell teachers and staff want to thank everyone who came out to our annual Back to School Family Picnic. We are blessed to have such amazing students and families. Everyone seemed to have a great time! We also want to give a shout out to our sponsors for this event: Hexpol, The Shave Ice Barn, Dyersburg Electric, Sonic, Burks Beverage,... READ MORE >
We are still collecting Pop Tabs for the Ronald McDonald House, and Box Tops to earn money for Holice Powell. You may turn both of these in at any time. Please read the following note from our PTO about Box Tops and ways to help your child's class earn rewards. To learn more about how you can get involved in our school, come to the Back to School Picnic for... READ MORE >
Megan Stanley was recently appointed to serve West Tennessee on the governor’s portfolio review committee by the TN Speaker of the House of Representatives. This committee included legislators from the house and senate and the Commissioner of Education, Penny Schwinn. Recommendations were made to legislation and the Tennessee Department of Education on how to... READ MORE >
http://www.dyercs.net/article/120376Registration for Choctaw Childcare After School Program begins today at your zoned school. More information is available on our website!The start date for the After School Program is August 12th, 2019 READ MORE >
Join us for our annual Back to School Family Picnic on Tuesday, August 6, from 5:00-6:15. There will be outdoor activities, hot dogs and chips, snow cones, door prizes, and our first PTO meeting of the 2019-2020 school year. All activities and food are free to Holice Powell students and their families. READ MORE >