Pocahontas School District

‼️Redskin Academy‼️

🌍 World Kindness Day at Pocahontas School District 💛
Today, we’re celebrating the incredible culture of kindness that shines across every PSD campus — from little moments in the classroom to big acts of support in our hallways, buses, cafeterias, and community.

Our students and staff show kindness daily through helping hands, encouraging words, welcoming smiles, and genuine care for one another. These simple actions are what make Pocahontas School District feel like family. ❤️

Let’s keep spreading kindness today and every day — because at PSD, it’s just part of who we are.

🌟 Pocahontas Interact at Rotary! 🌟 Interact students attended the local Rotary Club meeting this week, where McKinley Huddleston served as the keynote speaker. She shared highlights from her experience at RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) in Little Rock after being selected by Rotary to attend. Ms. Hudson also updated the group on Interact’s recent monetary drive supporting Together We Foster. We’re proud of these young leaders and the impact they’re already making in our community! ❤️🤍

Redskins Hit the Road!🏈 Our Pocahontas Redskins are traveling to Nashville this Friday for the next round of playoff action! Let’s fill the stands and show our support as they take the field. ❤️🤍 🎟️ Tickets are available online only through GoFan: Purchase here👉🏻 https://gofan.co/event/5341107?schoolId=AAA Let’s go, Redskins!

Our 1st–3rd grade students were recently invited to participate in the Clay County Electric Holiday Card Contest, and we were thrilled with the number of entries submitted! The contest included students from schools across and around Clay County — and two of our very own Pocahontas students earned top honors! 🏅 2nd Place: Lucas Casillas 🏅 3rd Place: Ava Amos Their festive artwork will be featured in the Arkansas Living Magazine! We’re so proud of these talented young artists and all who participated in spreading some holiday cheer through their creativity!

Thank you, Key Club! ❤️ During last week’s meeting, the Pocahontas High School Key Club and their advisor presented Kiwanis Club president with a generous donation to support last weekend’s Kiwanis Food Drive. We’re so proud of these students for continuing to give back and for embodying the spirit of service that makes our community so special!

Notice of Special School Election🗳
Pocahontas School District

Early Voting: Nov. 12–14 & Nov. 17, 2025
🕗 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
📍 First Baptist Church on Thomasville

Election Day: Nov. 18, 2025
🕢 7:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
📍 Black River Technical College – Randolph County Development Center

🍎 Future Teachers in Training! Our Introduction to Education students have officially started their practicum placements! They’re getting hands-on experience in classrooms across the district—learning what it’s like to be on the other side of the desk. We’re so proud of these future educators! ❤️

🇺🇸TOMORROW is our Veterans Day Program at M.D. Williams!🇺🇸 Our students have been working hard and can’t wait to honor the heroes who have served our country. From heartfelt songs to powerful tributes, it’s going to be a special celebration of service, courage, and patriotism. We invite our veterans, families, and community members to join us as we say thank you to those who’ve protected our freedoms and inspired generations. We hope to see you at M.D. Williams Intermediate School for the performance starting at 8:30 AM❤️🤍💙

Notice of Special School Election🗳
Pocahontas School District

Early Voting: Nov. 12–14 & Nov. 17, 2025
🕗 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
📍 First Baptist Church on Thomasville

Election Day: Nov. 18, 2025
🕢 7:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
📍 Black River Technical College – Randolph County Development Center

Parents please be advised the Camel bus is being double routed and will run 30 minutes later this afternoon.

🎳Striking Up Fun and Friendship🎳

Several of our students participated in Special Olympics Bowling this week — showing incredible effort, teamwork, and sportsmanship on and off the lanes!

We’re so proud of these athletes for representing Pocahontas with big smiles, determination, and Redskin pride. A huge thank-you to the staff and volunteers who made this memorable day possible!❤️🖤

Understanding the Ballot We want to take a moment to clarify what voters will see on the ballot for the upcoming Pocahontas School District Millage Election. The only change being proposed is a 2.95 mill increase to fund the new Pocahontas High School campus and competition gym/safe room. Current millage rate: 32.81 mills Proposed increase: 2.95 mills New proposed total: 35.76 mills While the ballot lists several millage numbers, those additional figures are not new proposals — they represent existing debt service mills that the district is already paying on previously approved bonds. In short — this election is about one single proposal: ➡️ A 2.95 mill increase to fund the construction of new Pocahontas High School projects. We remain committed to being transparent and clear about what’s being proposed. If you have any questions, please visit www.pocahontaspsd.com or email psdmillage@pocahontaspsd.com.

🇺🇸 M.D. Williams Veterans Day Program 🇺🇸

Our school community is proud to come together once again to honor those who have served. This student-led program features our own students, the PHS Band, and special guest speakers Mr. Kevin Rhodes and Sergeant Leslie Barnett Sr., who will also share a special display for guests and students to enjoy.

We’re grateful to the VFW 4556 Color Guard, Gold Star Families, and the Five Rivers Daughters of the American Revolution for joining us in this meaningful event.

📅 Tuesday, November 11 | 8:30 a.m.
📍 M.D. Williams School
A reception will follow the ceremony to honor our veterans.

Our goal each year is simple: that every veteran leaves knowing how deeply we appreciate them. ❤️🤍💙

Partnership in Action!

We are excited to continue our sixth-year partnership with Williams Baptist University and welcome their Introduction to Education students into our schools.

These future educators observed English Language Development (ELD) classes taught by Mrs. McCallister (K-6) and Mrs. Washburn (7-12). ELD provides our multilingual learners with direct instruction in the language skills they might not acquire through everyday interactions, helping them succeed academically and beyond.

We're proud to support the next generation of teachers while showcasing Mrs. McCallister's and Mrs. Washburn's effective instructional practices that help our multilingual learners thrive!

We are aware of the issue and working to get it resolved. Thank you for your patience.

Pocahontas School District is looking for dedicated and compassionate substitute school nurses to join our team! If you're a licensed nurse who loves working with children and wants a flexible schedule, we’d love to hear from you.

Requirements:
🩺 Current RN or LPN license
🗓️ Availability during school hours (as needed)
❤️CPR certification

Whether you're retired, semi-retired, or just looking for extra hours, this is a great way to make a difference in your community!

Pocahontas Junior High School students are reaching new heights! Students who score at or above grade level on their i-Ready assessments are being recognized and celebrated for their hard work and progress this year! Our teachers are proud of the effort students are putting into their lessons and assessments — and there are special incentives in place to keep the motivation growing all year long. Every skill mastered and every goal reached represents a step toward success. Way to go, PJHS! Keep aiming high!

💙💛 Pocahontas FFA at National Convention! 🌾

Members of the Pocahontas FFA Chapter recently attended the National FFA Convention — an incredible opportunity to connect with other chapters from across the country, explore agricultural careers, and celebrate student success! Several of our students were also recognized with awards and honors for their hard work, leadership, and dedication to agriculture. 🏅

We’re so proud of these students and their advisors for representing Pocahontas School District with excellence and Redskin pride on a national stage!