Southern Choctaw Elementary
October 19-23, 2026 π©
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Important Dates and Upcoming Events π
October 19-23: Homecoming Week (See Dress Up Days Below)
October 22: SCES Homecoming Coronation @ 9
October 22: Fire Prevention Program @ 1:00 (Grades Prek-3rd)
October 22: SCHS Homecoming Parade @ 6
October 23: Nacho Average Friday
October 23: Pregame Presentation of SCES Homecoming Court
October 26-30: Red Ribbon Week & Book Fair (See Dress Up Days Below)
October 27: School Night for Scouting
October 29: Color Run (Details Coming Soon)
November 6: Veterans Day Program @ 9
November 11: No School (Veterans Day)
November 23-27: Thanksgiving Break
ππ§ NO TRICKS, JUST TREATS FOR GREAT ATTENDANCE! π§π
Weβre making great attendance extra SWEET this October! π»
Students who have perfect attendance from October 5β30 will be invited to our Frightfully Fun Attendance Celebration with cupcakes, Kool-Aid, games, music, dancing, and plenty of fun! πΆπ§
To earn an invitation, students must: β Be at school EVERY DAY
β° Be ON TIME β NO TARDIES
π« Stay ALL DAY β NO CHECKOUTS
No absences. No tardies. No checkouts.
Letβs finish October strong, SCES! β€οΈπ€
π§ No tricksβjust treats for showing up every day!
LIGHTS, CAMERA, INDIANS! β SCES HOMECOMING SPIRIT WEEK!
Southern Choctaw High Schoolβs Homecoming Week is coming up October 19β23, 2026, and weβre joining in on the Homecoming fun right here at Southern Choctaw Elementary School!
SCES will celebrate all week with our very own elementary dress-up days inspired by this yearβs theme, βLights, Camera, Indians: The Panthersβ Final Scene!β
Marvel Monday β Superheroes vs. Villains
Tropical Tuesday β Lilo & Stitch
Once Upon a Wednesday β A Disney Fairytale
Throwback Thursday β Welcome to the Space Jam!
The Big Finale Friday β Indian Pride on the Big Screen! Wear red, black & white OR your Homecoming T-shirt!
Parents, please note: The dress-up days pictured below are specifically for Southern Choctaw Elementary School students. SCHS may have different dress-up themes during Homecoming Week.
Participation in dress-up days is optional. Students who choose not to participate in the theme for the day must come to school in their regular school uniform.
We canβt wait to see our students get creative, have some fun, and show their SCES Indian Pride as we celebrate Homecoming with Southern Choctaw High School!
Lights, Camera, Indians! Let the Homecoming fun begin!
Please see the 2026-2027 Student Dress Code. π
ππ½ Important Reminders
Attendance
- Students who have consecutive unexcused absences totaling four or more will receive a letter and notice to appear in Early Warning Court.
- Students having eighteen (18) or more absences, whether excused or unexcused, will be considered chronically absent due to the new state requirements. Every absence must be explained in writing. Parental excuses are limited to four days (4) per semester. For example, if your child is absent for four days there will be a note required for each day the student is absent. After the four parental notes are exhausted, a doctorβs note must be presented for the absence to be excused.
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NO EXCUSES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE THIRD DAY THE STUDENT HAS RETURNED TO SCHOOL.
Tardies
- School begins at 8:00 a.m. Students are expected to be in their classes at this time. If a student arrives at school after 8:00 a.m., he/she must be checked in at the front office by the parent or guardian.
- Students who wish to eat breakfast need to arrive to school by 7:45 to ensure they are in the classroom by 8:00 and do not receive a tardy.
- If a student is late three consecutive school days, or for a total of 5 times per month, or 7 times a grading period, a notice will be sent home to schedule a conference with the principal to discuss the reasons for the continued tardiness. If this does not alleviate the problem then the tardiness will be considered as neglect, and the case will be referred to the school social worker.
SCES Homecoming Court 2026
Southern Choctaw Elementary School
Principal: Mr. Dalton Holyfield
Email: dholyfield@choctawal.org
Counselor: Ms. Anjanette Taylor
Email: ataylor@choctawal.org
Secretary: Mrs. Kay Hopkins
Email: lhopkins@choctawal.org
Website: https://sces.choctawal.org/
Address: 10935 Highway 17, Gilbertown, AL 36908
Phone: (251) 206-6922
Facebook: SCES