
Candy Grams are being sold through February 13. View the image for more information.


Now through February 17, Holice Powell will be taking up donations for Paws to Care and The Giving Room. Please see flyers for requested donation items.



After continually assessing the road conditions, all Dyer County and Dyersburg City Schools will be back in session today, Friday, February 3, 2023. Bus drivers will use their discretion in the few areas that may still be hazardous. Let’s make it a great day, Choctaws! 🧡


Parent-teacher conferences for all Dyer County elementary schools have been rescheduled for Thursday, February 9, 2023, from 3:30 pm — 6:30 pm.


Due to hazardous road conditions, all Dyer County Schools will be closed Thursday, February 2, 2023. Stay warm and safe, Choctaws!

Due to hazardous road conditions, all Dyer County Schools will be closed Wednesday, February 1, 2023. Stay warm and safe, Choctaws!


All after school actives have been canceled today. Stay tuned for further updates!


Due to inclement weather, all Dyer County Schools will be closed Tuesday, January 31, 2023. Stay warm and safe, Choctaws!


Due to inclement weather, all Dyer County Schools will be closed Tuesday, January 31, 2023. Stay warm & safe, Choctaws!


Third grade will not have Parent Teacher Conferences this week. Third grade parents need to plan to attend a meeting on Thursday, February 9, at 5:30 in the cafeteria. We will discuss the Third Grade Retention Law and it’s requirements. We will give you individualized testing data from your child’s most recent tests. It is VERY IMPORTANT that we meet with an adult from each family. Please make plans to attend.

February Lunch Menu


We at Holice Powell would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our school board members. January 22-28 is School Board Appreciation Week in Tennessee. Our school board members work hard for all of Dyer County Schools for the benefit of our students.


The Giving Room at Newbern Elementary School will host its second annual open house event on February 4, 2023, from 9 am-11 am.
The Giving Room is currently accepting daily essentials donations to gear up for their upcoming everyday essentials drive-thru event in the spring.
You may find detailed information on the flyers attached.



Candy grams are now being sold through February 13. There's no limit to how many students can purchase. Forms have been sent home. If you need additional forms, please let your child's teacher know.

We have a surprise on Monday, January 23. Everyone needs to wear orange and navy.


Parent-teacher conferences will be held on Thursday, February 2, 2023 from 3:30-6:30. Be watching for sign up times from your child's teacher.


Discovery Park is participating in the Museums for All program beginning in January 2023. This initiative of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Individuals or groups of four participating in the Supplemental
Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can present an Electronic Benefits
Transfer (EBT card at the Discovery Park ticket counter and receive complimentary general admission tickets for that day.
More information on this new initiative can be found at museums4all.org


Report cards will go home Tuesday, January 10, 2023.


Please click the image to read our PBIS Newsletter which includes the link to our PBIS Parent Survey that is due by January 20, 2023.


✨ Happy New Year, Choctaws! ✨
We look forward to another great year filled with excellence, success, and endless opportunities for our students, educators, and staff!
