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(2/3) Due to the ice last week, we are extending our Kid's Heart Challenge to this Friday, February 6th. Remember all donations must be made online. You may still register using the following link: http://www2.heart.org/goto/DTCox

(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! 🕺👗

(2/2) Happy School Counselor’s Week, Ms. Kinnard! 🖤💛 DT Cox loves you and appreciates all the care, support, and kindness you share every day.

Pontotoc City School District will be remain closed Friday, January 30 due to power outages and other issues from inclement weather.

We will keep you updated through our messaging system via text, social media and phone.

(1/23) Ms. Spicer's class did a brain break snow dance today in hopes for snow instead of ice this weekend!

(1/22) Mrs. Hodum's students' weekly reading story focused on a town that experienced destruction caused by a tornado. With the upcoming threat of icy weather in our own community, students extended their learning by exploring severe weather events. They compared tornadoes and snowstorms through a Jeopardy-style game, allowing students to work together, apply their knowledge, make comparisons, and use emerging meteorology skills in an engaging way.

(12/11) Our fourth graders had an incredible day on Wednesday! 🎶
They attended a performance by the Tupelo Golden Wave Orchestra, where students not only enjoyed beautiful music, but also got to explore a variety of instruments and hear the unique sounds each one makes.
After the performance, students enjoyed a picnic at Ballard Park, and had a blast playing on the new inclusive playground. 🌳✨ It was truly an amazing experience!
A huge thank you to the Tupelo Golden Wave Orchestra for welcoming our students, and giving them such a memorable opportunity! 🎻👏

(10/8) 🍎🍏 Apple Tasting Fun! 🍏🍎
As an extension to their study of apples, Mrs. Andrews’ and Mrs. Hodum’s classes became apple scientists! They explored three delicious kinds of apples — Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Pink Lady. Students used their senses to observe the color, texture, and taste of each apple, then compared their favorites by creating a picture chart to show their favorite apples.

(10/3) Today, Mrs. Hodum's classes went on a scavenger hunt for the best looking leaves. Then, they created a project describing their best character traits because they are FALLing into good character!

(9/19) Today, Mrs. Hodum's students worked with partners to answer a worksheet about popcorn, and pointed out all the different text features within the passage. They celebrated with a popcorn snack!