Horace Mann Elementary

We’re proud to announce Cathleen Garnand as the Shawnee Public Schools Child Nutrition Employee of the Year! 🎉 Cathleen’s positivity shines every day as she greets each student at Horace Mann Elementary with a smile and kind words. Whether helping with after-school events, serving summer lunches, or preparing for the next day, she’s always on the move and spreading joy. Her professionalism, work ethic, and care for students, teammates, and staff make her an invaluable part of our team. Thank you, Cathleen, for your dedication and the warmth you bring to our school community, and huge congratulations on your district Support Employee of the Year nomination! #ShawneeStrong #GoWolves

Thanks to you, we had such a great response to our Thanksgiving Staff Appreciation Certificates that we wanted to create one for the Holiday Season! Show any staff member your appreciation by filling out this form that will create a certificate of thanks: https://forms.gle/S8FhyqTwk9dHfJPS9

Please see the attachments for Christmas Lunches on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. Thank you.

Due to the 90 minute delay, we will start breakfast times at 8:45am.

All classes and buses will operate on a 90-minute delay this morning as a precaution for the impending severe weather. #ShawneeStrong

Shawnee High School - Official art students teamed up with 4th & 5th graders from Horace Mann Elementary, Shawnee, OK for a unique project that took creativity out of this world! 👽🌍 Elementary students used their imaginations to design their aliens, and our SHS artists brought them to life in 3D clay sculptures. This partnership didn’t just create amazing art—it built connections across grades and showed our younger students the power of creativity and teamwork! #ShawneeStrong #GoWolves

Celebrating our building Teacher of the Year winners! First up, Horace Mann Elementary's Teacher of the Year is.... 🥁🥁 Mrs. Janet Hopper! Mrs. Hopper inspires her students every day with her dedication, kindness, and passion for learning. Her commitment to making a difference in her students' lives truly sets her apart, and we are so proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition! Thank you, Mrs. Hopper, for all you do for our school and community! 💙📚✨ #ShawneeStrong #GoWolves

Thank you to all Shawnee Public Schools veterans who have served our country with honor and dedication. Your commitment and sacrifice have made a lasting impact, and we are deeply grateful for the values and experience you bring to our schools. Today, we encourage everyone to take a moment to recognize and thank our veterans for their service to our nation and continued contributions to our students and staff. Happy Veteran's Day to all who have served. We appreciate you! #ShawneeStrong #GoWolves

Today’s the day to make your voice heard! Your vote helps shape the future of our country and makes a difference in your community. Get out, cast your ballot, and be a part of history. Every vote counts! 💙🤍 #ShawneeStrong #YourVoiceMatters #ShapeTheFuture

Tomorrow, Monday, October 21 is Individual Picture Day!

Join us for a magical night under the lights at Jim Thorpe Stadium as the Shawnee Wolves take on Durant! Homecoming festivities kick off at 6:00 pm, followed by the big game at 7:00 pm! *Plus, youth football athletes wearing their jerseys get in FREE and wear your pink for our Pink Out Game in support of breast cancer awareness! Don’t miss out on an unforgettable night—there’s no place like HOMEcoming! #GoWolves #ShawneeOK

We had a fantastic time hosting the City of Shawnee Fire Clowns at our elementary schools! They brought energy, laughter, and crucial lessons on fire safety and bullying prevention to our students. 🚨🔥 Thank you to our fire department for investing in our students to learn these important life skills in such a fun way! We’re grateful for our community partners who support our students’ safety and well-being and build a strong foundation for student success. #ShawneeOK #GoWolves #ShawneeStrong

Even during a short week, the district was poppin’! From parent-teacher conferences to City League Wrestling, intramural soccer and more, our students and staff made the most of the week. We can’t wait to see what next week has in store! #ShawneeStrong #GoWolves

Our 2nd through 5th grade wrestlers from Horace Mann, Jefferson, Will Rogers, Sequoyah, Pleasant Grove, Grove, and South Rock Creek are hitting the mats hard! With over 70 elementary students involved, this season is packed with energy. Shawnee High School wrestlers are leading the charge as coaches, passing on their skills to the next generation. What makes this special? Each coach is fully in charge of their own practice plan—it's all about their vision, dedication, and leadership! 🏆 Be sure to join us tomorrow at 5:30 PM for the City League Wrestling Tournament at the Union Street gym! Come cheer on our future wrestling stars and check out the amazing new wrestling mats. Let’s fill the gym with Shawnee pride! 🤼🤼‍♀️🤼‍♂️ #ShawneeStrong #GoWolves

5th grade students from across the district competed in an exciting district-wide intramural soccer tournament! This event brought together teams from across Shawnee, giving young athletes a chance to showcase their skills, teamwork, and passion for the game. 🎉⚽️ We’re thrilled to offer opportunities like this to introduce students to sports, build confidence, and inspire a love for athletics that will last a lifetime. 🏃‍♀️⚽🏃‍♂️ Way to go, future Wolves soccer stars! 🐺 #GoWolves #ShawneeStrong

From Frida Kahlo-inspired art to fire safety and celebrating National Walk to School Day, it’s been a week full of creativity, safety, and healthy habits across Shawnee Public Schools! There’s always something exciting happening in our classrooms and community. #ShawneeStrong #GoWolves

Exciting news for Horace Mann Elementary! 🎉 We're thrilled to announce the addition of two new buddy benches, designed to foster friendship and inclusivity among students. One bench was generously donated by April Stobbe in honor of her father, CL Craig, for Father’s Day. The second bench comes from Shawnee Milling, showcasing their commitment to supporting our local schools. These benches were made possible through a wonderful partnership with Rose Rock Habitat for Humanity. We can't wait to see the positive impact they’ll have on our students! 💙 #ShawneeStrong #GoWolves

Our 5th graders had a blast on National Walk/Bike/Roll to School Day! 👟🚲🛴 They walked from Sequoyah Elementary to KidSpace Park for a day filled with fun, movement, and laughter! The students were able to connect with the other 5th graders across district with a little friendly competition. A huge thank you to everyone that made the day possible, but especially our friends at Pogo - A Blue Zones Certified Community, City of Shawnee, OK Government Police Department, our principals including Dr. DJ, our Child Nutrition team, and our transportation department! What a fun day moving! 👟👟 #GoWolves #ShawneeStrong

Walk, Bike, and Roll to School Day is tomorrow, October 2nd, at 6:45am. We will meet at New Life Church at 10th and Draper. See you there!

Candy bars are SOLD OUT! Please turn in your candy bar fundraiser money on or before next Wednesday, September 25th! Thank you for your support!