Holice Powell Elementary School

Attendance is important! This chart displays the impact absenteeism has on your student when they’re not in class. Every day counts, Choctaws!

Fall 2022 school picture proofs are going home this week. Orders and money need to be returned to school by Friday, September 16.

September Menu

We're hiring School Bus drivers! We need drivers, but more than that, our students need drivers! ⭐️Must be at least 25 years of age ⭐️20 hours a week ⭐️CDL NOT required to apply (required to drive) ⭐️Benefits Visit link for detailed information/ application! https://dyercs.mysmarthire.com/jobs/6319.html

Each year, Dyersburg Electric purchases t-shirts for all students and staff. We are asking students to design the t-shirt. One student's design will be picked for the 22-23 school year's shirt. Designs are limited to one color and they must be submitted by Friday, September 2, 2022

Heads up, Choctaws! 👀 …… The DCHS football team, cheerleaders, and band are making their way to YOUR school Friday morning! They’ll be at Trimble Elementary School, Newbern Elementary School, Holice Powell Elementary School, Finley Elementary School, Three Oaks Middle School, and Northview Middle School bright and early, so make sure you’re on time! …… We’re starting game day off with a bang! Let’s goooooooo! 🏈 #dchsvsdhs #letsgochoctaws #highschoolfootball #fridaynightlights #tribe4life #dyercountyschools #gameday #homegame

Menu for August

We had the best time at our annual HPS Back to School Bash tonight. Thank you to all of our students and families for coming to this fun event. It's so important to have a partnership with the school, families, and the community to best support students and teachers. Thanks to Fowlkes Baptist Church, Palestine Methodist Church, Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, Beech Grove Baptist, Burk's Beverage, Dyersburg Electric, and Sonic for their donations. Thank you to Lisa Traverse with Dyer County Family Resource Center, Robyn Russell, Christie Bane, and Lily Cravens for their tobacco prevention booth, Emily Morgan and Miranda Dudley were there to inform families about PBIS and social, emotional health, and our PTO for supporting our school. We had Cellphone Sally visit from Dyer County 911 Communications. We also had a really fun photo booth from Amy Morgan Photography. You can view your photo booth pictures here https://boothpics.com/2FE0#/

Choctaw Child Care applications can be picked up at your student’s school! We are looking forward to a wonderful school year!

If you were unable to attend early registration at the Dyer County Schools Central Office, there’s still time to register your student this week! You may register your student at the individual school in which you wish for them to attend any day this week from 8:00 am - 3:00 pm. We can’t wait to meet our newest Choctaws!

The Dyer County school system has a significant School Nutrition update for the 2022-2023 school year. If you have any questions, you may contact Mrs. Amy Hester at 731-285-6712. We are looking forward to a wonderful school year! #GoChoctaws!

The Dyer County School system is hosting two more early registration dates, for all grades, at the Dyer County School’s Board of Education on: July 12, 2022, from 3pm-7pm and July 19, 2022, from 3pm-7pm. These registration events are for students new to our system. Please bring the following documentation: proof of age- i.e.- certified birth certificate, social security number, proof of residency, and the student’s last report card. Registration dates are as follows: The address to the Board of Education office is: 159 Everett Avenue Dyersburg, TN 38024 If you have any questions please call 731-285-6712. - #onceachoctawalwaysachoctaw

The Dyer County School system is hosting two more early registration dates, for all grades, at the Dyer County School’s Board of Education on: July 12, 2022, from 3pm-7pm and July 19, 2022, from 3pm-7pm. These registration events are for students new to our system. Please bring the following documentation: proof of age- i.e.- certified birth certificate, social security number, proof of residency, and the student’s last report card. Registration dates are as follows: The address to the Board of Education office is: 159 Everett Avenue Dyersburg, TN 38024 If you have any questions please call 731-285-6712. #onceachoctawalwaysachoctaw

View the image for the 2022-2023 supply list for Holice Powell students. Pre-kindergarten students will only need a backpack with no wheels and a change of clothes.

Happy Independence Day, Choctaws! 🇺🇸

In observance of Juneteenth, the Dyer County Board of Education will be closed, and our Summer Program will not be in attendance on Monday, June 20th. We will see everyone on Tuesday, June 21st, and will finish up on June 23rd. We are looking forward to a wonderful week! See you all Tuesday! #gochoctaws

The Dyer County School system is hosting early registration, for all grades, at the Dyer County School’s Board of Education on: June 6, 2022, from 3pm-7pm, June 14, 2022, from 3pm-7pm, July 12, 2022, from 3pm-7pm. These registration events are for students new to our system. Please bring the following documentation: proof of age- i.e.- certified birth certificate, social security number, proof of residency, and the student’s last report card. Registration dates are as follows: The address to the Board of Education office is: 159 Everett Avenue Dyersburg, TN 38024 If you have any questions please call 731-285-6712. #onceachoctawalwaysachoctaw

Have you ever thought about driving the school bus?! 👀 We NEED drivers, but more than that, our students need drivers! ⭐️Must be at least 25 years of age ⭐️20 hours a week ⭐️CDL NOT required to apply (required to drive) ⭐️Benefits Visit link for detailed information/ application! https://www.dyercs.net/.../dyer-county.../page/job-openings

The Dyer County School system is hosting early registration, for all grades, at the Dyer County School’s Board of Education on: June 6, 2022, from 3pm-7pm, June 14, 2022, from 3pm-7pm, July 12, 2022, from 3pm-7pm. These registration events are for students new to our system. Please bring the following documentation: proof of age- i.e.- certified birth certificate, social security number, proof of residency, and the student’s last report card. Registration dates are as follows: The address to the Board of Education office is: 159 Everett Avenue Dyersburg, TN 38024 If you have any questions please call 731-285-6712. #onceachoctawalwaysachoctaw

Congratulations to Ms. Monica Robbins for being selected as a member of the 2022 West Teach class! - Ms. Robbins is a third grade teacher of Holice Powell School in Dyer County. She currently serves on the Leadership Team at her school, as well as, the Community and Family Involvement Committee. She is very committed to the students at her school and serves as a TN Corps after school tutor 3 days a week as well. At the state level, she is currently serving on the Tennessee Textbook Commission. Ms. Robbins is a frequent presenter at the Tennessee Science Teachers Association Conference that is held yearly in Murfreesboro, TN. She is an active volunteer at the McIver’s Grant Public Library. This summer, she will work for the Tennessee Department of Education as an item reviewer for English/Language Arts Content. She is a two- time Teacher of the Year recipient at her school. Robbins is excited to participate in West Teach and looks forward to learning ways to connect her classroom to the West Tennessee community. - Ms. Robbins says, “I am so excited for this opportunity and, as always, proud to represent Dyer County Schools.” - We are so proud of her!