Pocahontas School District

Rotary made a donation today to support our Backpack Program. With food insecurity impacting many Arkansas families, this support makes a meaningful difference for our Pocahontas students.❤️🎒

The district office is officially in the holiday spirit!🎄✨ Our admin office tree is sporting some very special ornaments this year — made by agri teacher Travis James and featuring some familiar faces from around the office. It’s a small thing, but it brought big smiles and lots of holiday cheer around the office.😄👏🏼

‼️No Redskin Academy This Week‼️

Last week’s Christmas celebration was full of smiles, games, and holiday magic! Our students had the best time together, and it was a beautiful reminder of what makes Pocahontas Schools so special — everyone belongs here. A big shout-out to our National Honor Society students for helping make the day unforgettable. Their kindness, encouragement, and willingness to jump in created such a welcoming atmosphere for all. We’re proud of the inclusive spirit that shines across our district every single day. ❤️✨

Last week, our choir students took their talents into the community by visiting local nursing homes to sing and share a little holiday joy. Their voices, smiles, and kindness created a meaningful moment for residents and staff alike. We’re proud of these students for representing our district so well and for using their gifts to brighten someone else’s day. ✨🎄

Our Pocahontas Junior High EAST program + high school students are broadcasting tonight’s home basketball game at 7:00 PM! Tune in to cheer on our teams and support these students as they gain hands-on experience in media and technology. 🎥 Tip-off: 7:00 PM 📍 Home game ▶️ Watch here: https://youtube.com/live/o6TcsX_URCc Be sure to follow along as we continue sharing their EAST journey! 👏

🐝📚 Spelling Bee Champions! 📚🐝 Congratulations to our Pocahontas Junior High Spelling Bee winners for grades 7 and 8! We’re proud of these students for their hard work and impressive spelling skills. 7th Grade • Ada Lieber • Brennan Dyer 8th Grade • Jeremy Resus • Jaxon Johnson Way to represent PJHS—great job, spellers! 👏✨

Congratulations to Gary Cole on being recognized at the ASBA Annual School Board Conference for 30+ years of dedicated service to the Pocahontas School District. Thank you, Gary, for your long-standing commitment to our students, schools, and community.

Grab your Redskin gear while the holiday savings last! Don’t miss out on fan favorites for everyone on your list. 🎄✨ 🛍️ Shop here: https://football.1stplacespiritwear.com/sites/AR/Pocahontas/Pocahontas+High+School?utm_source=shortcode&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=school-direct

Pocahontas School District would like to extend a sincere thank you to Tony and Tanya Bunch for their generous donation to purchase new hurdles for our Track & Field program.

Their support will directly benefit our student-athletes by providing updated equipment that helps them train safely and compete at their best.

📣 Redskin Fans — Here are your winter sports schedules! Screenshot them so game times and locations are right at your fingertips.📱✔️ As you’re planning, don’t forget tonight’s band concert and upcoming band events like All-Region auditions and more. Let’s show up for our student-athletes and our musicians all season long. ❤️

We’d love for our families and community to join us for two evenings of great music and student talent! 📅 Monday, December 8 • 7th Grade Band — 5:30 PM • JH Jazz Band featuring the HS Jazz Band — 6:00 PM • 8th Grade Band — 6:30 PM 📅 Tuesday, December 9 • 6th Grade Beginning Band — 5:30 PM • HS Jazz Band featuring the JH Jazz Band — 6:00 PM • High School Band — 6:30 PM Come out and support our incredible student musicians as they showcase all their hard work this semester! 🎺✨

We are still experiencing issues with the phone system. Our technology team is working to restore service as quickly as possible. In the meantime, please feel free to contact us by email or through our website. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience.

Our district is standing with the Manila community during this incredibly difficult time. We’re keeping their students, families, and staff close in our hearts as they move through the days ahead. ❤️🤍💛🖤 #WeAreOne

Pocahontas School District is implementing its second year of the Cart of Kindness initiative, offering grocery support to a limited number of families during this season. With help from our local Harps, we’ve been able to expand the program this year and nearly double the support provided. Together, we’re helping spread kindness throughout the Redskin community.

We’re so proud of our Redskin athletes, Addison Ward and Aaron Sisco, who represented Pocahontas at the State Special Olympics Bowling Tournament! They competed with heart, joy, and incredible determination. 🎳✨

✨ We're excited to share a refreshed visual identity across our website, district app, Facebook page, YouTube channel, and more. This updated look reflects our continued commitment to clear communication and a unified, modern brand for our schools.

While the visuals are new, our mission remains the same—supporting students, staff, and families with purpose and pride. You may also notice continued refinements as we update each platform to ensure a consistent experience across the district.

👉 Stay connected: follow PSD on our website, app, Facebook, and YouTube to keep up with district news and updates.

📚✨Professional Learning Spotlight✨📚 A number of staff members have been participating in voluntary, ongoing professional learning sessions focused on academic rigor, grading practices, and assessment data. These discussions have provided valuable insight and collaboration as we continue to strengthen our collective approach to teaching and learning. We appreciate the thoughtful engagement from those involved and look forward to continuing this important work together.