Horace Mann Elementary School News

Student dressed like Elvis

Decade Day!

March 8, 2022

The student leadership group, Horace Mann Heroes, declared a Decade Day on Tuesday.&nbs...

Camden and chalk art outside.

Mrs. Hughell's First Grade Art Class enjoyed the beautiful spring weather while cre...

Kallem in Kindergarten proudly poses with his book!

Students finished reading Save Me A Seat and celebrated by wearing bow ties on Mon...

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A five-week introduction and instructional program to teach the basics of bowling to Ot...

Zoey and Arietta show off their books.

Our school is about to take part in a special shared reading event. Every student will ...

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Remind Replaces District App

January 28, 2022

With the integration of the Remind communication platform, the district is no long...

Waiting for the "dominoes" to fall!

Cereal Box Bonanza!

January 26, 2022

Horace Mann students earned the January PBIS reward of Cereal Box Bonanza by being resp...

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As a preventative measure, we encourage all students, staff, and parents to take common...

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Holidays Around The World

December 21, 2021

Fifth grade students researched Holidays Around the World, found artifacts, created a b...

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The Ottumwa Girls Youth Basketball League provides a fun atmosphere for girls to learn ...

D.A.R.E.

December 14, 2021

The 5th grade DARE program - Drug Abuse Resistance Education - culminated with an Award...

Law won't let the Grinch ruin her holidays!

Grinch!

December 9, 2021

Pictures with the Grinch were available to all students.  Thanks to our generous v...

Cindy Lou Who (aka Journey) shops!

Santa's Workshop

December 9, 2021

Students had an opportunity to shop for family and friends at Santa's Workshop.&nbs...

Counselor Shellie readies herself for a PIE IN THE FACE!

Pie In The Face!!

November 30, 2021

Students earned their PBIS reward today with "Stay On Pace For A Pie In Your Face!...

Lottie picks a holiday Smencil.

Holiday Smencils Are Here!

November 30, 2021

Holiday Smencils (smelly pencils) are now available in the office for $1 each.  Pr...

band students recruit

Band Open House Tuesday

November 12, 2021

There is still time to sign up for band! The OCSD fine arts department is hosting an...

Second graders shop for books!

Book Fair Shoppers

November 9, 2021

Thanks to PTA, Horace Mann students were able to shop at the Scholastic Book Fair today...

Concentration!

Kindergarten Writers!

November 4, 2021

Ms Kiple shared a picture of her Kindergarten students doing a writing activity.&n...

Celebrating Horace Mann's sock donation.

Sock Hop for Socks!

October 28, 2021

Horace Mann partnered with Teen Outreach at OHS to collect new socks for the homel...

Second grade safely crosses North Court at the end of the Hike.

Hike the Hills!

October 27, 2021

Student had a great day to "Hike the Hills"!  The hike was an all school...

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Ottumwa boys in grades 4, 5, and 6 are invited to participate in the Ottumwa Youth Bask...

Counting is fun for Second Graders!

Students Earn Reward!

October 25, 2021

"Hike the Hills" will be on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 1:00 p.m.  Dres...

mom, dad, boy, girl dressed in Halloween costumes

Horace Mann's Fall Fest

October 22, 2021

Hor ace Mann families enjoyed Fall Fest sponsored by PTA and made possible through volu...

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Boys Basketball Camp Offered

October 19, 2021

Ottumwa Schools is hosting an Ottumwa Youth Boys Basketball Camp for Ottumwa boys in gr...

Halloween art

The OHS Student Council will host their annual children's Halloween Party on Friday...