This statement was just released by Ivy Pfeffer at the Arkansas Department of Education:
STATE POLICE STATEMENT
ON SOCIAL MEDIA POSTINGS
RELATED TO SCHOOL THREAT
AUGUST 25, 2019
The Arkansas State Police has been in close contact in recent days with the Federal Bureau of Investigation attemping to identify the source of an alleged threat of gun violence at an undisclosed Arkansas school reportedly planned for later this week.
At this time no corroborating evidence or useful details have been uncovered in regard to the information provided to the FBI.
In the event more specific or credible information is received; it will be shared with local law enforcement offices, state and local school officials, as well as Arkansas citizens.
The Arkansas State Police asks that if anyone has information about a threat of violence whether the site of the threat may be a school or other public place, please contact your nearest Arkansas State Police Office or local law enforcement agency. A complete listing of state police offices can be found at https://asp.arkansas.gov/divisions/highway-patrol/
POCAHONTAS SCHOOL DISTRICT
GENERAL AWARENESS STATEMENT
Pocahontas School District
Sunday, August 25, 2019
Pocahontas School District would like to inform our parents and patrons about information that was presented to us by the Pocahontas Police Department. The Little Rock FBI office issued a general awareness statement regarding a report they received that a school shooting would occur in Arkansas on 8/29/19. The reporting parting lives in another country, and his/her identity could not be confirmed. The reporting party allegedly received the information while playing an online video game. The threat is not specific to any schools in Arkansas, but we at Pocahontas Public Schools take all such law enforcement announcements seriously at our campuses. We will continue to monitor the provided information in coordination with local law enforcement and take appropriate security measures. As of this time, all campuses will operate on their regular schedules on 8/29/19, but with a strong presence provided by our local law enforcement agencies.
Kindergarten fun.
First day of Kindergarten!!
The tennis match against Corning has been changed. It will now be played at Pocahontas on September 5th.
The Golf match that was scheduled for today has been cancelled due to the excessive heat.
The Pocahontas Redskins overcame the heat and the Blazers to post a 27-7 victory over Valley View. Go Redskins!!
MDW teachers giving their students a chance to choose how the teacher welcomes them into the classroom!
Mr. Martens delivering a message to our staff this morning at our district wide meeting
Phones look to be back in working order now throughout the District. Sorry for any inconvenience this past week.
The Meal applications for the 2019-2020 SY are now posted and open to applicants at EZMealApp.com or visit the Pocahontas School web page for a paper application. You may also pre-pay for school meals at EZSchoolPay.com
Currently incoming calls to the school are getting the busy signal. Centurylink is aware of the issue and is currently working on a solution. You may use the "Ask a question" section of our App on your phone and your message will get routed to proper person.
Backpack 2 School - August 3, 2019 from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm at Westridge Church of Christ, 3954 Hwy 62 W, Pocahontas.
The new district calendar for 2019-2020 has been published. Click https://5il.co/88gr for details.
Good Morning! MD Williams' yearbooks can be picked up at MD Williams office today, June 13th and tomorrow, June 14 from 8 am to 12 pm. Thank you!
Good Morning! MD Williams' Yearbooks are in. You may pick them up at MD Williams Library today, June 7, until 3pm and Monday, June 10 and Tuesday, June 11 from 9am until 4pm. Unclaimed yearbooks will be held until the beginning of school in August. Thank you.
Good afternoon. We will combine the Flower bus route with the Fish route this afternoon. This may result in a slight delay (10 minutes or so) for some riders.
Good morning. This is Daryl Blaxton, Supt. of Pocahontas Schools. The Class of 2019 will graduate tonight at 8 PM at Schoonover Stadium. We will have additional Handicapped Parking spaces marked off at both east and west entrances to the stadium. If you and/or family members are attending tonight and in need of assistance in accessing such parking please advise one of the officers who will be assisting with parking as you enter campus. We look forward to tonight and are proud of the Class of 2019.
PHS Graduation live tonight at 8:00 pm. https://livestream.com/pocahontaspsd-tv/events/8685230
Redskin Esports' Team Phoenix advances to the Sweet Sixteen in the League of Legends Playoffs.