Pocahontas School District

The Pocahontas School District has a long-standing commitment to ensuring that all students have access to nutritious meals each day. We do not deny any student breakfast or lunch, regardless of their account balance. Families who may need assistance are encouraged to apply for free or reduced-price meals through the state meal assistance program. Applications must be completed annually, beginning in July, to maintain eligibility. When a student does not have an approved application on file, the cost of meals is applied to their account. To keep families informed, the district provides regular updates regarding meal account balances in multiple formats. Parents can easily access their students account and pay any outstanding balance at ezschoolpay.com/login.aspx We believe consistent communication allows families to address any balances in a timely manner. Each year, we are grateful for the generosity of community members who choose to help reduce student meal debt. As part of our ongoing practice, donated funds are first applied to senior student accounts—unless a specific student is designated—so that participation in end-of-year activities and celebrations is not impacted. As of April 2026, the total outstanding meal debt in the Pocahontas School District is approximately $30,000. If you are interested in contributing to this effort, tax-deductible donations may be made by contacting the Superintendent’s Office or Ms. Victoria Pratt. We appreciate your continued partnership in supporting our students and ensuring their needs are met each day.

Big-time accomplishments on the track & field stage! Please help us congratulate these incredible athletes: ✨ Dean Overman – Conference Champion in Pole Vault ✨ Carter Couch – Conference Champion in Discus ✨ Jacalyn Chester – Conference Champion in Discus We’re proud of you for representing Pocahontas at the highest level!

🚨 We’re Hiring at Pocahontas School District! 🚨

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of our students every day!

Current Open Positions:

• English Teacher (PJHS)
• Volleyball Coach w/Flexible Teaching Assignment (PJHS)
• Dyslexia Interventionist (certified) – PES
• Elementary Instructional Facilitator K–6
• SpEd Teacher – Resource (MDW)
• SpEd Teacher – Self-Contained Classroom (PHS)
• SpEd Teacher – Self-Contained Classroom (PES)
• SpEd Resource Paraprofessional (MDW)
• SpEd 1:1 Paraprofessional (PES)

At Pocahontas School District, we are committed to providing a supportive, student-centered environment where educators and staff can thrive. If you’re passionate about impacting students and being part of a dedicated team, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today: https://www.pocahontaspsd.com/page/careers

The Canoe Bus and the Fish Bus will be double-routed this afternoon. They will run about 30 minutes late for drop off. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience and cooperation.
If you need to make transportation changes due to the delay, please contact your students' building office before 2:30.

We’ve got a full slate of action today—come out and support our teams! ⚾️ Baseball Schedule 🕑 2:00 PM – Westside vs. Gosnell 🕓 4:00 PM – Winner of Game 1 vs. Brookland 🕕 6:00 PM – Highland vs. Pocahontas 🥎 Softball Schedule 🕑 2:00 PM – Pocahontas plays ➡️ With a win, back at 4:00 PM vs. Brookland 🏃‍♂️ Track & Field 📍 Conference Meet happening today at Brookland

Senior Roxy Shoe has spent the year serving as a State Officer for FFA—something that hasn’t been done by a Pocahontas student since Mr. Joe Washburn! She recently delivered her retiring address, led a session at the State FFA Convention, and represented Pocahontas with excellence every step of the way. We are incredibly proud of you, Roxy. You’ve set the bar high and represented our school and community so well!

Tonight’s band concert is canceled and will be rescheduled for a later date. Thank you for your understanding.

Pocahontas School District is proud to host our Redskin Legacy Walk on Monday, May 4th at 12:30 p.m. at the high school.

This special event celebrates both our kindergarten students and graduating seniors, highlighting the full-circle journey of a Pocahontas student—from their very first steps into school to the moment they prepare to walk across the graduation stage.

Families, friends, and community members are encouraged to attend and be part of this meaningful experience as we honor our students and the traditions that connect us all.

The event will begin at 12:30 p.m. and is expected to conclude by 1:30 p.m.

We look forward to celebrating this memorable moment together!

Today, we proudly recognize and celebrate the incredible bus drivers of the Pocahontas School District!

Each day, our drivers are among the first to greet our students and the last to send them home safely. They do so much more than drive a route—they build relationships, offer a smile, provide encouragement, and ensure that every student’s day starts and ends with care.

Rain or shine, early mornings and long afternoons, their dedication never goes unnoticed. We are grateful for the patience, commitment, and heart they bring to our district every single day.

Please join us in thanking our amazing bus drivers for the vital role they play in keeping our students safe and supported.

📣 Band Concert Announcement 🎶

The Beginning Band and High School Concert & Awards Ceremony will kick off tonight at 6:00 PM in the Junior High Gym!

Then, join us again tomorrow at 6:00 PM in the Junior High Gym for the 7th & 8th Grade Band Concert.

Come out and support our talented student musicians as they showcase their hard work and celebrate a great year!

Final Senior Advisory Council meeting ✔️🎓 We wrapped up our last meeting with a group that’s shown up, spoken up, and truly made an impact this year. Their ideas, feedback, and leadership have helped move things forward in a real way—and it hasn’t gone unnoticed. Proud of this group for the way they’ve represented their peers and left their mark. Big things ahead for every one of them.

Today was a truly unforgettable day at PES as we had the incredible honor of helping grant a wish for one of our very own, Lyla Anglin. 💙 With the help of the Make-A-Wish team, our staff, and students, the campus came together to celebrate Lyla in a big way—filled with smiles, excitement, and so much love. Moments like these remind us just how special our school community is and the power of coming together to make dreams come true. Thank you to everyone who helped make today so meaningful for Lyla and her family. It’s a day we’ll never forget. ✨

We are proud of our students who participated in Solo & Ensemble recently at Highland High School. Their hard work, preparation, and dedication to their craft were evident in their performances.

Congratulations to all students who earned Superior and Excellent ratings—your commitment to excellence and growth in music is something to be celebrated.

Thank you for representing Pocahontas with pride!

Today we celebrate the incredible individuals who keep our schools running smoothly every single day—our Administrative Professionals!

From welcoming families and supporting students to keeping everything organized behind the scenes, their impact is felt in every building across our district. We are so grateful for their dedication, care, and commitment to Pocahontas Schools.

Please join us in thanking:
Adrian Casey, Cindy Futrell, Maddie Adams, Randi Rief, Caitlin Tweedy, Sarah Gott, Natalie Ruple, Kathy Fisk, Dianna Johnson, Kim Guthrie, Dina Radcliff, Brittany Bridgeforth, and Amanda Snyder.

Your work does not go unnoticed, and we appreciate all that you do for our students, staff, and community each day.

Please be advised that the Special Education Department will hold a consultation meeting with parents and private school officials regarding students who meet the following criteria:

· live within district boundaries
· has or had an IEP in a public school setting
· has or had a service plan as a private school or homeschool student and
· are currently homeschooling and/or attending a private school

The meeting will be held on Thursday, April 30th @ from 12:45 pm- 1:15 pm in the administration building. If you have questions or are interested in attending, please contact Courtney Throesch, Special Education Coordinator at (870) 892-4573 ext. 5011.

It’s a busy day for Redskin athletics!

⚾️ Baseball is at home
🥎 Softball is at home
🏃‍♂️ The Jr. High District Track Meet is happening at home today as well

Come out and support our student-athletes!

We’re bringing together two very special groups—our Kindergarteners and our Seniors—for a moment you won’t forget! 🎓✨ Family and friends are invited to join us as these students meet in the middle and celebrate the beginning and the final chapter of their school journey. It’s going to be such a meaningful (and exciting!) experience for everyone involved! 📅 May 4, 2026 ⏰ 12:30 PM 📍 Schoonover Stadium – Pocahontas High School Come out, show your support, and be part of this unforgettable tradition! ❤️👏

We are sharing an important letter from the district to help ensure all parents understand their rights to review instructional materials and assessments under Arkansas law. As part of our commitment to transparency, families can review math course materials through Google Classroom using the class code: 2nkiv3j4 Additional grade-level math resources are also available here: bit.ly/PSDmathResources We encourage all parents to take advantage of these resources and stay engaged in their child’s learning.

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!

As testing wraps up at Pocahontas Junior High, there’s been an incredible sense of positivity throughout the building! From encouraging words to celebrating effort, our halls have been filled with praise, support, and great conversations.

We are so proud of our students and staff for their hard work, determination, and the way they’ve lifted each other up all week long.

Great job, PJHS! Keep it up! 👏