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Thank you!

(2/13) Today, Mrs. Hodum's students wrote thank you letters to the power company workers who helped restore electricity after the storm. After learning about how communities come together in times of need, we wanted to show our appreciation for the helpers who made a difference in our lives. 💛
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Jump Rope Challenge

(2/13) Congratulations to the following students for winning the Jump Rope Challenge in PE!
Third Grade:
Bannon Matkins 4:39
Maddie Castellanos 4:11
Fourth Grade:
Kyelynn Cole 11:49
Dulce Peren 27:56
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Sweet Study!

(2/13) Ms. Shield's class wrapped up their week learning about Milton Hershey with a virtual tour of the Hershey chocolate factory! 🍫 They explored how chocolate is made, completed an observation activity, and ended with a chocolate tasting to see if they could identify the flavors we learned about. The sweetest way to spend Valentine’s Day! 💘
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Weekly Rockstars!

(2/12) Congratulations to the following students for receiving positive office referrals this week. Keep up the good work!
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Sock Hop & Shop!

(2/11)Mark your calendars!! 📚🎶 The Scholastic Book Fair is coming February 23–27!
Join us on Tuesday, February 24th for a special Sock Hop shopping event AND a super cool 1950s dress-up day! Start planning those poodle skirts, rolled jeans, and saddle shoes now—it’s going to be a rockin’ good time! 💃🕺
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Scholastic Book Fair

(2/2) Get ready for our Fantastically Fun Sock Hop Book Fair — Rockin’ Reads for Cool Cats! 📚🎶
🗓 February 23–27, 2026
Don’t miss “Sock Hop & Shop with Grandparents” on Tuesday, February 24th! Grandparents (or any special adult) are invited to shop with their grandchild during their activity time.
Sock hop attire encouraged!—so come ready to rock that retro look! 🕺👗
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Poetry Contest Winners

(2/10) All students at DTC were challenged to write a poem about nature. The top three poems in each grade were chosen to go on to the state competition. Two of our third graders placed! We are so proud of everyone for participating.
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District SRO of the Year

(2/9) Congratulations to Officer Jim Littlejohn for being named Pontotoc City School District's SRO of the Year. The teachers and staff at D.T. Cox are so proud of you!!
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District Counselor of the Year

(2/9) Congratulations to Ms. Kinnard for being named Pontotoc City School District's Counselor of the Year. The teachers and staff at D.T. Cox are so proud of you!!
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District Administrator of the Year

(2/9) Congratulations to Mrs. Vandiver for being named Pontotoc City School District's Administrator of the Year. The teachers and staff at D.T. Cox are so proud of you!!

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