Horace Mann Elementary School News

Mrs. Owens' Kindergarten Class

Class of Turkeys!

November 26, 2019

A classroom full of turkeys looking for a safe spot to make it through the Thanksg...

invention convention entry

Attention all inventors!  The Ottumwa Invention Convention will be held on Thursda...

Mrs. Dana Pierson

Meet Mrs. Pierson

November 19, 2019

Each week, Horace Mann features a "Staff Person of the Week" and this week, w...

Firemen and kids on playground

Firefighter Visit!

November 18, 2019

Several Ottumwa Firefighters joined Horace Mann students for lunch on Monday, November ...

Lucia, Kalis and Issac get first hand experience!

Flag Lesson from JROTC

November 13, 2019

On Wednesday, November 13, 2019, members of the JROTC Bulldog Battalion came to Horace ...

Mrs. Carissa Hughell

Meet Mrs. Hughell

November 11, 2019

Each week, Horace Mann features a "Staff Person of the Week" and this week, w...

Maria Castillo

Meet Ms. Castillo

November 5, 2019

Each week, Horace Mann features a "Staff Person of the Week" and this week, w...

Raina put the "I" in Kind

Be the "I" in Kind!

November 4, 2019

Be sure to check out our new interactive Be the "I" in Kind display in our ma...

Mrs. Owens' Kindergarten class celebrates Fall in winter weather gear!

Fall Celebration!

October 30, 2019

Every year the Kindergarten classes celebrate Fall.  In fact, Annette fr...

Eleah bravely holds one end of a snake skin!

The all school reward for meeting our Bulldog Buck goal this month was a visit from the...

Meet Mrs. Parker

October 28, 2019

Each week, Horace Mann features a "Staff Person of the Week" and this week, w...

Payton has the opportunity to read to her younger brother's Kindergarten class.

Mentoring Kindergarten

October 25, 2019

Payton was excited to be able to share her reading skills with Collin's Kindergarte...

Meet Mrs. Schneckloth!

October 24, 2019

Each week, Horace Mann features a "Staff Person of the Week" and this week, w...

Hudson nurtures his baby surrounded by his equally dedicated classmates.

Care for Kids Program

October 22, 2019

Card for Kids is a Child Sexual Abuse Prevention program presented to Kindergarten and ...

Grady turned heads at Fall Fest earning a Costume Contest Prize!

A big thank you to Horace Mann PTA for putting on the annual Fall Fest on October 17, 2...

DJ Lunch is always fun at Horace Mann!

DJ Lunch!

October 17, 2019

Every month at DJ Lunch, students are able to request songs using their Bulldog Bu...

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The Ottumwa Barracudas will offer swim lessons to students ages 5 and up, from beginner...

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Parents with students wishing to participate in the 2019-20 archery competition season ...

Registration Monday, November 4, 2019 at 5:45 p.m. followed by a lesson at 6:00 p.m.

Barracudas Swim Lessons

October 15, 2019

Ottumwa Barracudas will be offering Swim Lessons for ages 5 and up for beginners to adv...

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Members of the Building Leadership Team presented to the Board of Education on Monday, ...

Meet Mrs. Duckworth

October 14, 2019

Each week, Horace Mann features a "Staff Person of the Week" and this week, w...

Grace and Brooke are the first to buy from the new supply of Smencils!

Smencils Are Back!

October 11, 2019

The Horace Mann Heroes, our student leadership group, are selling Smencils (Smelly...

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The date has been set for the upcoming Invention Convention, open to all K-8 students i...

Second Graders receive their observation instructions from Annette at Pioneer Ridge.

On Wednesday, October 9, 2019, Second Grade had the perfect day to be outside exploring...

Lucia "escapes" from a burning house with the help of two firemen!

On Thursday, October 10, 2019, the Ottumwa Fire Department brought their Fire Prev...