Congratulations to our Compassion winners for the month of December. These students have a caring, compassionate heart with deep, heartfelt feelings of concern when others are hurt or suffering. They are tenderhearted and willing to help others. READ MORE >
The Dyersburg Hess Lodge recently held a fundraiser and then donated all proceeds to Holice Powell Elementary School. The lodge sold smoked turkeys for Thanksgiving as a way to raise funds to support the Choctaw Blessing Boutique at HPS. Representatives from the lodge presented a check for $1,000.00 to the school. Mrs. Leah Jacobs and Mrs. Rena McKnight received... READ MORE >
Thank you to all who supported the Reason for the Season food drive. We brought in around 1,000 items. Mrs. Lauren Brown's fourth graders brought in the most items! Congrats to everyone on your giving hearts! READ MORE >
Monday, December 9, 2019Registration: 4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Activities: 5:00 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. Bring the family for a night of fun listening to stories, making crafts, and enjoying special treats! All events are free for Holice Powell students and their families. We look forward to seeing you! READ MORE >
Congratulations to our November Choctaws of the Month recipients for Thankfulness. READ MORE >
Fourth graders and the DCHS Band honored local veterans during our annual Veterans Day program. READ MORE >
Justin Brown, DCHS band director, spoke to leadership students about building relationships, investing in emotional bank accounts, the difference between being a boss and a leader, and how to effectively manage people and groups. Thanks Mr. Brown for investing your time in Dyer County students across the district. READ MORE >
We are participating in the 13th Annual Reason for the Season Food Drive. These 5 area-wide organizations serve any person in need - from all over the Tri-Stateregion. They have direct access to these people; who, without our support, may otherwise not be able to feed themselves and/or their family over the holidays this year. This Food Drive allows them to have... READ MORE >
Congratulations to our October Choctaw of the Month recipients for the character trait of responsibility. READ MORE >
HOLICE POWELL PTO HOMEMADE T-SHIRT QUILT RAFFLE FALL FESTIVAL OCTOBER 26, 2019 Tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for $5. READ MORE >
OCTOBER 21st-25th Let’s make Fall Festival week the most fun ever! Help your class earn the title of the “Royal Class” by bringing in your extra change throughout the week. The class that raises the most money will be crowned the “Royal Class” at the Fall Festival on October 26th at 5:00. Remember, the “Royal Class” will get to display the winning trophy... READ MORE >
The student leadership students focused on school-wide service projects at their October meeting. READ MORE >
Congratulations to our Honesty Award winners. Honest people can be trusted. Honesty is truthfulness. An honest person does not lie and can be depended on to not cheat. READ MORE >
Dyersburg Electric Company sponsored a t-shirt decorating contest. These shirts will be given to every Holice Powell student and staff member. Mr. Page Hart from DES came to announce the finalists and the winner. Each finalist got $10 and the winner not only got their design on the shirt, but also received $50. Congratulations to our finalists: Jayden, Aubree, ... READ MORE >
At the first Leadership Club meeting of the 2019-2020 school year, Mrs. Rena McKnight spoke with the students about what a leader looks like and the kinds of traits a leader possesses. READ MORE >
Congratulations to the students who won the Choctaw of the Month award for Helpfulness. Way to show your Choctaw Pride! Helpful people are willing to offer a hand in a time of need. They are nice to be around because they are willing to do their part. They look for ways to assist others. READ MORE >
Our cafeteria got a perfect score on their inspection. Way to go! Thank you ladies for all of your hard work and dedication to our students and staff. READ MORE >
Holice Powell Elementary School is looking for Lunch Buddies for our students. The time commitment is minimal and the reward is immeasurable. Please consider spending some time at our school with some of our amazing students. For more information, please contact Lisa Traverse at 286-0860. READ MORE >
Holice Powell Elementary School is proud to announce that we are identified as a Reward school for the 2018-2019 school year. This means that we have been identified for exemplifying student success in achievement and growth. READ MORE >
Holice Powell teachers and staff want to thank everyone who came out to our annual Back to School Family Picnic. We are blessed to have such amazing students and families. Everyone seemed to have a great time! We also want to give a shout out to our sponsors for this event: Hexpol, The Shave Ice Barn, Dyersburg Electric, Sonic, Burks Beverage,... READ MORE >
We are still collecting Pop Tabs for the Ronald McDonald House, and Box Tops to earn money for Holice Powell. You may turn both of these in at any time. Please read the following note from our PTO about Box Tops and ways to help your child's class earn rewards. To learn more about how you can get involved in our school, come to the Back to School Picnic for... READ MORE >
Megan Stanley was recently appointed to serve West Tennessee on the governor’s portfolio review committee by the TN Speaker of the House of Representatives. This committee included legislators from the house and senate and the Commissioner of Education, Penny Schwinn. Recommendations were made to legislation and the Tennessee Department of Education on how to... READ MORE >
http://www.dyercs.net/article/120376Registration for Choctaw Childcare After School Program begins today at your zoned school. More information is available on our website!The start date for the After School Program is August 12th, 2019 READ MORE >
Join us for our annual Back to School Family Picnic on Tuesday, August 6, from 5:00-6:15. There will be outdoor activities, hot dogs and chips, snow cones, door prizes, and our first PTO meeting of the 2019-2020 school year. All activities and food are free to Holice Powell students and their families. READ MORE >