Don Steed Elementary

10/09/2026

Thank you, Mr. Renninger, for all that you do for our school and for everything you do to support our students and staff! 🍎🥳

🎉 Happy National Principals Month! 🎉

This October, we’re celebrating the incredible principals who lead our schools, support our educators, champion our students, and help make Hoke County Schools a great place to learn and grow.

Our principals do so much more than manage a school—they build relationships, inspire their teams, solve problems, celebrate successes, and keep students at the heart of every decision. Their leadership helps create the positive, welcoming school communities our students deserve.

To all of our Hoke County School principals: Thank you for leading with purpose, serving with heart, and making a difference every day. We are grateful for each of you and the leadership you provide. ❤️🖤

10/07/2026

🌟 Check out the latest edition of the Hoke Family Hub, a newsletter from the Hoke County Schools Department of Elementary Curriculum and Instruction! 🌟

Read the newsletter: https://canva.link/pkmdg1t3f5gw5s4

10/06/2026

Today we’re giving a big shoutout to our awesome Academic Coach, Mrs. Bennett! 💜 She is always willing to jump in, support our teachers, and help our students succeed. We are so thankful for all of the time, encouragement, and care she pours into Don Steed! We appreciate you, Mrs. Bennett! 🏁 💜

10/05/2026

Red Ribbon Week is coming up!

During the week of October 26-30, we’ll be celebrating Bullying Prevention Week with fun dress-up days that remind us to choose kindness, stand up for others, and help make our school a place where everyone feels welcome and included! 🍂

Check out the flyer for each day’s theme, and let’s leave bullying behind! Kind hearts can change lives! ❤️

10/05/2026

Check out this week’s Racer Weekly for the week of October 5-9! 🏁 💜 Find important reminders, upcoming events, and everything happening around our school!

10/02/2026

💃🕺 Our first school dance of the year was a HIT! 🎉

Our Racers had the best time dancing, laughing, enjoying some treats, and making memories with their friends. 💜 From start to finish, the energy was amazing!

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who helped make our Back to School Boogie such a fun time for our students. We’re already looking forward to the next one! 🎶✨

10/02/2026

Happy National Custodian Appreciation Day! 🥳💜

Today, we want to give a special shout-out to our amazing custodians! We are so fortunate to have a team that works hard each day to keep our school clean, safe, and welcoming for our students and staff.

Thank you for all the big and little things you do to make Don Steed a wonderful place to learn and work. We appreciate you more than words can say! 🏁

10/01/2026

Join Us for Sonic Day! 🥳

Mark your calendars! Come out and support our school at Sonic on Saturday, October 10, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM!

Bring your family, grab some lunch, and enjoy a little Sonic fun while supporting our school community. We hope to see you there! 🍔🥤

09/30/2026

🎃👻 Our Annual Fall Festival is coming up! 👻🎃

Join us on October 29 for a fun-filled evening at Don Steed! We’ll have games, food trucks, kid activities, and Trunk-or-Treat for our students and families to enjoy. 🍬🍿🎯

We can’t wait to see our Don Steed families come out, enjoy some fall fun, and make some great memories together! 💜🎃

Check out the flyer below for all the details!

09/30/2026

🏁 OUR RACERS ARE OFF TO A GREAT START! 🏁

Our Racers are making moves in mathematics! 🥳 Our school is currently in 1st place among Hoke County elementary schools in the “Love Math” challenge for the 2026–2027 school year!

With an impressive 7,338 points, our students are showing dedication, perseverance, and a true love for learning. Their hard work is paying off, and we are excited to see how far they can go!

The race is far from over, so keep up the great work, Racers! Every game, every point, and every effort counts as we continue racing toward success! 🏎️💨

We are so proud of our students and teachers for their commitment to making math fun! Keep pushing, Racers! Let’s keep that momentum going! 🏁💜