Pocahontas School District

📣 We’re Hiring! 📣
The Pocahontas School District currently has employment opportunities available for individuals interested in joining our team, including:

• ELL Coordinator
• PJHS Custodian
• Special Education Paraprofessional – PES
• Special Education Paraprofessional – PJHS
• Substitute Custodians
• Substitute Bus Drivers

If you’re passionate about supporting students and making a difference, we encourage you to apply!

👉 View openings and apply online:
https://pocahontas.schoolspring.com/

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!

🎉 Happy National Career Coach Day! 🎉
Today we’re celebrating Allison Swann, our Career Coach, for the meaningful role she plays in helping students explore career options, set goals, and prepare for life after graduation. We’re grateful for her dedication and the positive impact she has on our students every day! 💼✨

Pocahontas School District students in grades 5–12 are invited to be part of our Redskins Shooting Team! No experience is required—beginners are welcome. Students will learn trap shooting in a safe, supervised environment while building skills in safety, focus, responsibility, and teamwork. Participants will also have opportunities to practice, compete, and participate in local and state events.

🗓 Sign-Up Deadline: January 30
📱 Scan the QR code on the flyer to register (district email required)

For more information, contact Mr. James at travis.james@pocahontaspsd.com.

January is School Board Appreciation Month, and we are grateful for the dedicated leadership and service of our Pocahontas School District Board of Education.

Jennifer Rawls, Brent Massey, Chad Overman, Gary Cole, and Chris Robinson—thank you for your leadership, service, and commitment to supporting student success and strengthening our schools. Our district is better because of your willingness to serve.

We appreciate you—this month and always!

Welcome back! 🎉 Today marks the start of an exciting new semester, and we’re so happy to have our students back on campus. Here’s to fresh starts, new goals, and a great spring semester ahead. ❤️📚

📌 Reminder for Redskin Academy Families ONLY- the after school program will remain closed this week (January 6–January 9). Redskin Academy will resume Monday, January 12.

📅 Reminder: School resumes on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. We look forward to welcoming students back after the holiday break!

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! 🎺✨