I'm excited to share an upcoming opportunity for our school community.
The library is hosting a character pumpkin contest, and we'd love for students, staff, and classrooms to participate. This is a wonderful chance to showcase creativity by decorating a pumpkin as a favorite book character. Pumpkins can be real, plastic, craft-type, or even paper.
Here are the important details:
Pumpkins can be brought to the library this week and most of next week.
Judging will take place on October 29th
Entry forms are available in the library and must be completed and submitted with each pumpkin.
If you're using a real pumpkin, please avoid carving or putting holes in it.
I'm looking forward to seeing all the wonderful entries and the creativity our school brings to this event. If you have any questions or need further information, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Join us on Thursday, October 22nd from 5:15-6:45 for our Storybook STEM Family Night! Free books, free activities, free food, and fun for all!
Every student received a Horace Mann shirt today!
Just a friendly reminder that our doors open at 7:15 a.m. Please do not drop students off or have them arrive before 7:15, as there is no staff supervision available before that time. We have had several students arriving early, and we want to make sure everyone stays safe and supervised. Thank you for helping us keep our students safe! 💙
Attached is the Horace Mann October Family Calendar
Wolf Pack Reminder: Friday, August 28th, there will be NO school as our staff joins districts across the region for a special Professional Development Day!
2026-2027 Academic Calendar: https://aptg.co/jzCx8P.
#GoWolves
2026-2027 Academic Calendar: https://aptg.co/jzCx8P.
#GoWolves
Next Thursday, August 27th, we will celebrate our annual Beach Day! Wear your school-appropriate beachwear, flip flops, sunglasses, or hats!
School supply lists for the 2026-2027 school year are now available!
From crayons to calculators, every Wolf needs the right tools to succeed. Find your campus supply list, stock up on supplies, and get ready for an incredible year ahead.
School Supply Lists:
🔵 https://bit.ly/3DrMAWx
⚪ https://bit.ly/4p7cAh6
A new year, a new mission, and endless opportunities await. We can't wait to welcome the Pack back soon!
From crayons to calculators, every Wolf needs the right tools to succeed. Find your campus supply list, stock up on supplies, and get ready for an incredible year ahead.
School Supply Lists:
🔵 https://bit.ly/3DrMAWx
⚪ https://bit.ly/4p7cAh6
A new year, a new mission, and endless opportunities await. We can't wait to welcome the Pack back soon!
Free summer meals are available starting next week! 🥪🍓 Through the month of June, we're providing free breakfast and lunch for children and teens ages 0–18 this summer.
Meals must be eaten on site. No sign-up required; just show up and enjoy a nutritious meal.
Let's make sure every child in our community has access to healthy food this summer.
#GoWolves #ShawneeStrong
Today's sight words. Tomorrow's success stories. The work happening in our district shapes futures every day. If you're looking for a career with purpose, impact, and a community that supports one another, there's a place for you in the Wolf Pack. Join us now: https://bit.ly/JointheSPSTeam. #GoWolves #ShawneeStrong
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Register early with SafeID to skip the check in line!
We have sent this calendar home twice, but here it is again for those who need it!
3rd, 4th, and 5th grade whole group state testing is tomorrow, Thursday, April 23rd. The tests will be Math pt. 1 & 2 for 3rd-5th grades.
3rd, 4th, and 5th grade whole group state testing is tomorrow, Wednesday, April 22nd. The tests will be ELA part 2 for 3rd-5th grades plus the Writing portion for 5th grade only.
3rd, 4th, and 5th grade whole group testing will take place tomorrow. Students will take part 1 of the ELA (English Language Arts) state test.
We are kicking off whole group state testing tomorrow, Monday, April 20th, with 5th Grade Science!
All 5th Grade Elementary Basketball Intramurals have been moved to TOMORROW, Wednesday, March 10th at the SHS PAAC. Round Robin games start at 9:30am and Championship games start at 12:05pm. 4th and 5th graders who have returned spectator permission slips will attend the Championship games.
While the snow was falling outside, our Horace Mann Elementary, Shawnee, OK students were busy creating a Reading Blizzard of their own!
In December and January, students read an incredible 4,162 stories with Amira! That’s not just impressive; that’s wolf-pack dedication!
🏆 Top Class Award: Mrs. Hopper’s Class
🏆 Top Teacher Award: Mrs. Hopper
As part of their celebration, Mrs. Hopper’s class will foster Spot, Amira’s canine companion, for the entire month of February!
By fostering Spot, they promise to:
✨ Keep him company
✨ Let him watch them learn
✨ Keep him safe
✨ Read with joy so he always feels loved
Each student also received a Spot keychain and sticker to remember their big accomplishment!
We are so proud of every Horace Mann student who helped turn winter weather into a Reading Blizzard!
Way to read, Wolves! 🐺💙
#GoWolves #ShawneeStrong
When school resumes on Tuesday, February 17, Shawnee Public Schools will begin a slightly adjusted daily schedule.
These changes help us make up instructional time lost to snow days while protecting scheduled breaks later in the school year.
⏰ Updated start/end times by site are included below.
Thank you for partnering with us to keep students learning and on track!
These changes help us make up instructional time lost to snow days while protecting scheduled breaks later in the school year.
⏰ Updated start/end times by site are included below.
Thank you for partnering with us to keep students learning and on track!
