Pocahontas School District

📢 Friendly Reminder!

Pocahontas School District will be in session this Friday, April 3. We’ll see everyone at school!

🚍 Transportation Update

The Camel bus will be double routed today and is expected to run approximately 30–35 minutes late.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Spring Break is wrapping up, and we can’t wait to see our students back tomorrow! ☀️
School will resume as normal — let’s finish the year strong, Redskins! ❤️

Spring Break mode: ON ☀️ Enjoy the week, Redskins! ❤️ We’ll see you back at school on Monday, March 30.

We’ve got a FULL lineup of action happening at HOME today, and we’re excited to welcome teams, families, and fans from across the region!

⚾ Baseball vs. Brookland – 4:30 PM
🥎 Softball vs. Brookland – 4:30 PM
🏃‍♂️ Senior High Peco Relays (Track Meet) – starts at 3:30 PM

Our campus will be buzzing with hundreds of athletes and visitors—so let’s show them what Pocahontas pride is all about! Let’s go, Redskins!

NHS Toy Drive for St. Jude Children’s Hospital

Our National Honor Society is currently hosting a toy drive to support the patients at St. Jude Children’s Hospital! We are accepting new gift donations through Friday, April 24, and our NHS officers will personally deliver the items on April 29.

To ensure all donations meet hospital guidelines:
✔️ No liquids or items with batteries
✔️ No soft or plush toys (for sanitation purposes)

For a full list of approved items, visit: https://www.stjude.org/get-involved/other-ways/volunteer-at-the-hospital/donate-toys.html

Donations can be dropped off at any building office or turned in to Mr. or Mrs. Murray. Thank you for helping our students make a meaningful impact for children in need!

📣Pocahontas Community Heads-Up📣 We’re excited to welcome 25 schools and 700+ student-athletes to Pocahontas for the Jr. High Peco Relays today—and we’ll do it all again tomorrow for the Sr. High Peco Relays! With this many visitors in town over the next two days, our local restaurants, shops, and businesses could experience increased traffic throughout the afternoons and evenings. Let’s show them what makes Pocahontas special.

The Junior High Peco Relays are happening today at Pocahontas! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ 🗓 Today ⏰ 3:30 PM Come out and support our athletes as they hit the track—good luck to all competing! ❤️

For Kyla Hudson, Pocahontas has always felt like home.

From attending school events years ago to now serving as a teacher, she’s experienced firsthand what makes this district so special—the atmosphere, the relationships, and the sense of belonging that goes far beyond the classroom.

That’s what sets Pocahontas School District apart.
Our staff invest in students, build meaningful connections, and take pride in being part of something bigger.

📝 School Choice Deadline: June 1

Choose Opportunity. Choose Pocahontas. Choose to be a Redskin.

Pocahontas High School Senior Advisory Council met last week, bringing student leaders together to share ideas and feedback. We’re proud of these students for using their voices to help shape a positive future at PHS! ❤️

✨ Prom Update ✨ Same date, new location! 📅 April 18 📍 Pocahontas Elementary School No Prom ticket sales will be held. More details coming soon—we can’t wait for a great night!

📣 Schedule Update 📣 The Peco Jr. High Relays have been rescheduled. 🗓 New Date: Wednesday, March 18 ⏰ Start Time: 3:30 PM The event was originally scheduled for Tuesday. Come out and support our junior high athletes as they compete!

Join us for an evening of music!

The Pocahontas High School Band will perform their Assessment Concert on Tuesday, March 17 at 6:00 PM in the Junior High Gymnasium.

Come out and support our talented student musicians! 🎺🥁🎼

Due to the certification timeline for the recent school board election, the district will postpone the upcoming school board meeting. Election results are expected to be certified on or before Wednesday, and the board meeting will now take place on Thursday, March 19 at 5:30 p.m. Thank you for your understanding as we ensure the newly certified board members are able to participate. We appreciate your continued support of our schools.

Join us for a night of great food and great music at the Spaghetti Fundraiser Dinner! 📅 Saturday, March 14 ⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM 📍 St. Paul Parish Life Center Enjoy live music by the bands and take part in our silent auction — all while supporting a great cause! 🎟 $10 per ticket Tickets available for presale at Buttercream Bakery and GTS.

The community is invited to celebrate culture and heritage at Islander Night tomorrow at M.D. Williams School from 2:00–5:00 PM.

This special event will feature traditional foods, cultural dances, and displays that highlight Islander heritage for everyone to enjoy. It’s a great opportunity for our community to come together, learn, and celebrate the rich cultures represented in our district.

We hope to see you there!

Join us for an evening of music!

The Pocahontas High School Band will perform their Assessment Concert on Tuesday, March 17 at 6:00 PM in the Junior High Gymnasium.

Come out and support our talented student musicians! 🎺🥁🎼

Our Pocahontas Redskin baseball and softball teams showed up strong for NEA Sports Media Day! Proud of these student-athletes and excited for the season ahead.

Mark your calendars!

Community in Action Day is coming to Pocahontas School District on April 11, 2026, from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM at the M.D. Williams / Junior High Loop!

Bring the whole family and enjoy:
🍔 Food Trucks
🏰 Bounce Houses
🎟️ Prizes
🐐 Petting Zoo
…and so much more!

This will be a great day to connect, celebrate, and enjoy time together as a community. We hope to see you there!

For families like Carla Wiseman and Kristen Thielemier, Pocahontas is more than a workplace — it’s home. Carla has dedicated decades to serving students in our district, while Kristen, a proud PHS graduate, returned to raise her family and give back to the community that helped shape her life.

When you choose Pocahontas, you’re choosing a community that invests in students, supports families, and builds lasting connections.

📝 School Choice Deadline: June 1

Choose Opportunity. Choose Pocahontas. Choose to be a Redskin.