Don Steed Elementary

08/21/2026

Our school had so much fun kicking off the new school year and showing off that Don Steed spirit at Convocation! 💜 💜🏁🏁

If this performance is any indication, it’s going to be an AMAZING school year at Don Steed! ✨ Here’s to a year full of energy, growth, memories, and plenty of reasons to celebrate! Let’s go, Don Steed! 🥳🥳🏆

Hoke County Schools



HC Bucks Athletics

08/21/2026

What a GREAT day to be a part of Hoke County Schools, as always! ❤️🥳

Convocation was full of energy, laughter, and school spirit as we kicked off a new school year! We also loved getting to see the new building at Hoke County High School. 🏫🦌

We are wishing all of the students, families, and staff a wonderful school year filled with growth, success, and plenty of great memories! 🤗✨




HC Bucks Athletics

08/20/2026

📚 Family & Student Handbook 📚

Our 2026–2027 Family & Student Handbook is posted here:https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1786365746/hcsk12ncus/k5jhptner9aj21nk9xni/HCSFamilyStudentHandbook26-27.pdf 🍎✏️

We encourage all families to take a few moments to review the handbook, as it contains important information about school policies, procedures, expectations, and resources for the upcoming school year.

Thank you for helping us start the year informed and ready for a great year at Don Steed Elementary! 💜🏫

08/19/2026

Just a reminder—Open House is TOMORROW, August 20! 🎉📚

We are so excited to welcome our families back into the building and see everyone! 💜🏫✨

We can’t wait to kick off an amazing new school year together!

08/19/2026

🏫✨ OPEN HOUSE IS TOMORROW! ✨🏫

We are so excited to welcome our Racer families back to Don Steed Elementary! 💜📚

Come meet your teachers, visit your classrooms, and get ready for an amazing 2026–2027 school year! We can’t wait to see familiar faces, welcome new ones, and kick off another great year together. 🍎✏️

📅 Thursday, August 20th

Don’t forget to check your scheduled Open House time based on your student’s last name. We’ll see you tomorrow, Racers! 🏁💜

Where Curiosity Leads, Learning Follows! ✨

08/18/2026

🎬 PART TWO is here! 🍎📚

We couldn’t stop with just one! 🤭 More of our amazing staff shared how long they’ve been in education, and of course, we let AI work its magic again! ✨🤣

And this time, we even managed to get Dr. Spells in on the fun! We couldn’t leave anyone out! Check out Part Two and enjoy! 👀🍎💜

Hoke County Schools

08/18/2026

EVERY DAY COUNTS! 📚⏰

Being at school every day and arriving on time helps set students up for success!

Consistent attendance helps students:
- Stay on track with learning
- Build strong routines
- Stay connected with their classmates and teachers
- Make the most of every school day

NEED TO SUBMIT AN ABSENCE EXCUSE?

We understand that absences sometimes happen! Parents and guardians can quickly and conveniently submit an excuse online using our Absence Excuse Form.

Save this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc1mvubt0fHYb2pCfLR7ix4ULRknrdR9t2_AkPrOedDTfl6ew/viewform

Thank you for helping us make every school day count! 🤗

08/17/2026

📚✏️ Open House is almost here, Don Steed families! 📣

We are just a few days away from welcoming everyone back to Don Steed, and we can’t wait to have our hallways filled with students and families again! We know there’s lots of excitement as we get ready for a brand-new school year. 🤗

Our Open House is this Thursday, August 20th! Please take a moment to review the attached letter for important Open House information and times.

We’re looking forward to seeing everyone and kicking off an amazing 2026–2027 school year together! ✨

08/12/2026

📚 School Fees Reminder! ✏️

Get one thing checked off your Open House to-do list early! ✅ School fees for the 2026–2027 school year are $10 per student and can be paid online ahead of Open House.

Paying early means one less thing to worry about when you come to meet your child’s teacher! 😊 We can’t wait to see everyone at Open House on August 20th! 🏫💜

📢 School fees for the 2026–2027 school year are $10.00 per student.

Online payments may be made prior to Open House using the following link! (https://osp.osmsinc.com/HokeNC/BVModules/CategoryTemplates/Detailed%20List%20with%20Properties/Category.aspx?categoryid=AS012) If you prefer to pay in person, fees may also be paid during Open House.

Accepted forms of payment:
💵 Cash
📝 Check
📮 Money Order

Please make checks or money orders payable to Don Steed Elementary School. Thank you for helping us prepare for a great school year! 🍎