Horace Mann Elementary School News

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Students interested in participating in archery can join the team. The Ottumwa Archery ...

Ms. Duff's 3rd grade class (above).  Mrs. Holm's Kindergartenclass (left).

Pajama Day!

September 28, 2021

Spirit Week continues at Horace Mann with Pajama Day on Tuesday.

Mrs. Holm's Kindergarten class poses with their hats.

Hat Day!

September 28, 2021

Kindergarten had fun on Monday wearing hats!  It was the first day of Spirit Week ...

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Celebrate Homecoming with Spirit Week September 27 - October 1. Monday, Sept. 27...

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PBIS Kindergarten Reward

September 17, 2021

Kindergarten has choices for their reward!  Isaac like recess and Drew wears a crown!

Aubrie with ice cream.

Science Tastes Good!

September 15, 2021

Science, Math and Chemistry came together for 5th Grade students at Horace Mann.  ...

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When students earn Bulldog Bucks they have a chance of being selected to eat lunch at t...

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Instrument Open House

August 23, 2021

The Ottumwa Schools Band and Orchestra Open House is scheduled for ...

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Picture Day!

August 18, 2021

Picture Day is Wednesday, September 1. All students will be photographed.  Parents...

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New Furniture For 2021-2022

August 13, 2021

Students and teachers will be using new furniture this school year.  Maintenance c...

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Since spring, the district has hired 51 new teachers. While some new staff members...

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Ottumwa Schools, along with several community partners, is hosting a Back 2 School Heal...

Kindergarteners love the waterslide with Mrs. Williams!

BEACH DAY!

May 25, 2021

          

Lexus, Molly, Penelope and McKenna create a masterpiece!

Students reached their goal by being Respectful, Safe, Responsible and Compassiona...

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Chalk The Block

May 10, 2021

Students will be drawing pictures and sharing messages in chalk on the sidewalks around...

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Elementary Track Meet

May 6, 2021

Yesterday, the annual Elementary Track Meet was held at Schaffer Stadium. The track mee...

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Camp Invention is coming to the Ottumwa Schools! In partnership with the National Inven...

You can help.....give blood!

Upcoming Blood Drive

May 4, 2021

Horace Mann has scheduled a blood drive on Thursday, May 20 from 3 p.m. - 6 p...

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The Ottumwa Elementary Track Meet for students in grades 5 and 6 has been rescheduled f...

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5th Grade Parent Night

April 28, 2021

Fifth grade students and their parents are invited to an informational parent night at ...

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Girls entering grades 5-8 will have the opportunity to participate in a basketball skil...

Horace Mann staff gathers in a show of support!

Supporting Ms. King!

April 26, 2021

Ms. King is a much-loved and respected first grade teacher dealing with health issues.&...

Kindergarteners get an up close look at animals they are learning about.!

Animals Two by Two

April 22, 2021

As a part of the Kindergarten curriculum, students are studying goldfish, guppies,...

L to R: Harper Bradley, Makayla Dowd, Joseph Naumann, McKenna Ryan and Finley Zuithoff. Not pictured: Kenlee Crosser

We are so proud of our Book Bowl Team "Check 'Em Out"!  They placed ...

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The Ottumwa Schools band and orchestra programs will host an Open House on Tuesday, Apr...