Horace Mann Elementary School News

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The Ottumwa Youth Basketball League for girls in grades three through six will host a b...

Meet Mrs. Brown

October 7, 2019

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

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New Water Filling Station

October 1, 2019

Horace Mann now has a water bottle filling station and fountain, thanks to a Rethink Yo...

5th Graders illustrate "Why I Matter" with chalk.

Chalk the Block Reward!

October 1, 2019

On Thursday, September 26, 2019, Horace Mann students earned their "Chalk the...

Meet Mrs. Owens

October 1, 2019

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

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Reward Board is for Sharing!

September 30, 2019

The Reward Board is right outside the office at Horace Mann.  Each week, 4 student...

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Join the Archery Team!

September 25, 2019

The Ottumwa Bulldogs Archery Team is accepting new students to try archery during their...

Meet Mrs. Becky Ingle

September 24, 2019

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

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Science Camp Fun for 5th Grade

September 24, 2019

On September 23 and 24, 2019, Horace Mann and James 5th Graders had the opportunity to ...

TA sponsors a Horace Mann float for the Homecoming Parade!

Homecoming Parade Pride!

September 19, 2019

On Wednesday, September 18, 2019, Horace Mann students had a great time riding in the H...

Meet Mrs. Hart

September 18, 2019

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

5th Graders show off their Tie Dye/Neon wear for Spirit Week!

Tie Dye/Neon Day at Horace Mann

September 18, 2019

On Wednesday, September 18, 2019, Horace Mann students were invited to wear Tie Dye or ...

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Students have the option of donating a book to our school library in honor of their bir...

Mrs. Owens Kindergarten class shows off their stuffed animals!

Spirit Week!

September 17, 2019

The Horace Mann Heroes planned special days for Spirit Week in conjunction with OHS Spi...

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Picture Day at Horace Mann

September 10, 2019

Horace Mann students enjoyed Picture Day on September 10, 2019!  The students were...

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Meet Mrs. Ridgway

September 10, 2019

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First Graders take their turn boarding the bus!

Bus Lesson Day!

September 5, 2019

On Thursday, September 5, 2019, all Horace Mann students boarded a parked bus to learn ...

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Meet Mrs. Blunt

September 4, 2019

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Mornings at Horace Mann

August 30, 2019

At Horace Mann, morning supervision begins at 7:40 a.m.  Some children eat breakfa...

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Meet Mrs. Hudson

August 28, 2019

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Today, August 27, 2019, is the first day that all of our kindergarten students came tog...

Graciella, Asa, Eleah and Obed are delighted to have earned Bulldog Bucks on the first day!

First Day of School!

August 23, 2019

The first day of school at Horace Mann is off to a great start!  Students earn Bul...

You are invited to the annual Horace Mann Ice Cream Social sponsored by our PTA. Wed...

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Members of the Ottumwa Bulldogs Archery Team competed at the Harter/Moore Benefit Shoot...