Pocahontas School District

🎶 Band Shoutout! 🎶
We’re proud of our Pocahontas band students who earned honors and are participating in the All-Region Band Clinic today and tomorrow.

Their involvement reflects dedication, practice, and a commitment to excellence. Best of luck as they represent our school! 🎺🥁🎷

School will be closed Monday, January 19th in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Classes will resume regular schedule on Tuesday.

The 2026 School Choice application window is NOW OPEN! 🎉
We can’t wait to welcome our future Redskin families to Pocahontas School District!

🗓 School Choice Deadline:
Applications are due by June 1

👉 Apply and learn more here:
🔗 School Choice Transfer Application:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Files/School_Choice_Transfer_Application_(8)_COMM.pdf

🔗 School Choice FAQ:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Files/FAQ_School_Choice_(3)_OSCPE.pdf

Have questions or need assistance?
📍 Pocahontas School District
📞 870-892-4573

We look forward to welcoming you!

Our Senior Advisory Council met last week, providing an opportunity for students to share their perspectives, ideas, and feedback on important topics impacting our school.

These conversations reflect our commitment to listening to student voice and valuing their role in shaping a positive school culture. We appreciate our seniors for speaking up, engaging thoughtfully, and helping move our school forward.

🎉❤️ A New Student-Powered Initiative at PHS! ❤️🎉 We are excited to introduce the Redskin Rest Stop! The Redskin Rest Stop is a student-run shop that provides a convenient place for staff to grab snacks and drinks throughout the day. This initiative gives students valuable, hands-on experience in customer service, money handling, stocking, and organization while applying real-world skills in an authentic setting. 👏 Thank you to our dedicated staff for supporting this project and to our students for their hard work in bringing it to life. We’re proud of the teamwork and innovation that make opportunities like this possible at PHS! ❤️

🌟 Early Childhood Services & Kindergarten Readiness 🌟

Pocahontas School District provides free Early Childhood Special Services for children ages 3–5 who may need support in areas like speech, motor skills, social development, and more. These services help build a strong foundation before kindergarten.

If you’d like to request a screening, call 870-892-4573 (ext. 1029 or 1011).

We’ll be sharing more information and resources soon to help families learn about kindergarten readiness and how to support early learning at home.
Stay tuned! ❤️📚

Our EAST program has designed something truly special — introducing Car Line Reading Moments! 🚗✨

So, what is it?
It’s a radio frequency program (98.1 FM) that plays short, family-friendly literacy prompts while you wait in the car line! Each week features different focuses and fun, easy-to-do activities that help families build reading, listening, and communication skills together.

The goal is simple but powerful — to create supportive, engaging moments that make literacy a natural part of everyday family life. ❤️

We’re so proud of our EAST students for bringing innovation, technology, and learning together to benefit our entire district community!

📣 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. ✨🎄