If you have not yet had or taken the opportunity to provide feedback regarding your school, below are links for two surveys. The first relates to the climate of your school while the second will ask about classroom instruction. It is our goal to ensure that #Pocahontas_is your choice for your student and your family. Survey window will be open thru Feb 9.
School Climate - http://tinyurl.com/4n4cn4km
Classroom Instruction - http://tinyurl.com/2k4uu3en
We are starting to consider calendar options for the 2024-2025 school year. Please use the link below for a short two question survey regarding the start date of the next school year. We appreciate your input.
https://forms.gle/FKCxwyUGN2airQbF7
We apologize for the inconvenience. Please contact your building office with any transportation changes prior to school dismissal.
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Please call your building office with any transportation changes prior to dismissal.
The Boys' basketball game against Forrest City on Friday (2.2.24) will start at 5:30 pm and will be Jr. High and Sr. High only. The 7th grade game is cancelled.
Monday, January 29th... Please contact your building office if transportation changes need to be made prior to the end of school today.
Update: The Canoe Bus will run as normal!
The Canoe Bus will be double routed this afternoon and will run 45 minutes to an hour late. Please contact your building office if you need to make transportation changes due to the bus delay.
This morning, we have had a team out driving roads, looking at surfaces, and watching the radar. After considering factors, the decision has been made to move forward with the school day (Monday Jan 22). We will run the weather routes. As with everyday, we encourage parents and students to be cautious and safe. We look forward to seeing you in school today.
Pocahontas Schools is aware of the threat of freezing rain in the early hours of Monday morning. At this time, we will continue to monitor the situation. As we watch the weather develop, it is most likely a decision will be made tomorrow morning before buses begin rolling. The current weather pattern indicates a 20% chance of precipitation prior to 8am. We will communicate via text, phone call, and/or Facebook as weather unfolds during the night and early morning.
Pocahontas Public Schools WILL be in session Friday, January 19th. Buses will run snow routes only (no gravel). Be safe and we will see you tomorrow :)
Due to ongoing snowy and icy roads, Pocahontas Public Schools will be closed Thursday, January 18th. We will continue to monitor weather and local road conditions. Thank you.
There will be a public meeting to discuss the district plan for facilities on Monday, January 22nd prior to the regular board meeting in the Junior High Student Center. The meeting will take place twice; one at 4:00 pm and again at 5:30 pm. The board meeting will follow scheduled to start at 6:00.
The Southside games will be played at Southside on Saturday, January 20th at 2:00. Games will be played in the following order... JG/JB/SG/SB.
The games at Southside scheduled for Tuesday 1.16 have been postponed. A makeup date will be announced at a later time.
Your 2023-24 PJHS and PHS Chess Teams! Students were invited to the board meeting on Monday, December 11th where Dr. Arbuckle recognized each player and those in attendance were presented with a team picture by Pocahontas School Board President, Gary Cole.
They recently attended their first tournament at the NEA Co-Op where both teams did very well. Preston Stevens won the Jr. High division overall. Dar Burger won the High School division overall. And each player on the high school team won 3 out of 5 matches. Great job everyone! #Pocahontas_is making every move count!
The Duck Bus will be double routed this afternoon and for the remainder of the week.
The Duck Bus will be double routed this afternoon and will run about 20 minutes later than usual. We appreciate your understanding and patience as we continue to manage the driver shortage.
Last day to order is Friday, December 8th! Rolls will be ready for pick up on December 13th by 2:00 pm. Thank you for your continued support so we can help our families in need!
Attention Home School & Private School parents in Pocahontas School District
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, November 30th @ 1:30pm-2:30pm and 4:00pm-5:00pm in PJHS room 201.
If you have questions or are interested in attending, please contact Courtney Throesch, Special Education Coordinator at (870) 892-4573 ext. 5011
