100 GOOD NEWS CALLS HOME! 🎉📞
Our M.D. Williams administrators set a goal to make 100 positive phone calls home — and they did it! 🙌
That’s 100 students celebrated, 100 families smiling, and 100 reminders that great things are happening every single day at M.D. Williams!
We’re so proud of our students and staff for making kindness, effort, and positivity a daily priority.
Our M.D. Williams administrators set a goal to make 100 positive phone calls home — and they did it! 🙌
That’s 100 students celebrated, 100 families smiling, and 100 reminders that great things are happening every single day at M.D. Williams!
We’re so proud of our students and staff for making kindness, effort, and positivity a daily priority.
Our PHS football players spent the morning greeting M.D. Williams students — opening doors, giving high-fives, and spreading Redskin spirit all around!
Even Superintendent Dr. Arbuckle joined in on the fun! 🙌
What an awesome way to kick off the day — big thanks to our players for showing leadership, kindness, and school pride!
Even Superintendent Dr. Arbuckle joined in on the fun! 🙌
What an awesome way to kick off the day — big thanks to our players for showing leadership, kindness, and school pride!



How School Construction Funding Really Works
Community members have asked important questions about how school construction is funded and why districts don’t simply “save up” for large projects.
These informational pieces outline the basic structure of school facility funding — including how local building funds, state partnership funds, and long-term bonds work together — and why rising construction costs make long-term saving alone challenging.
Our goal is to help the community understand how the facility funding mechanism works, not to advocate for or against any specific millage change. We appreciate your engagement and welcome your questions as we continue planning responsibly for the future of our schools.
Community members have asked important questions about how school construction is funded and why districts don’t simply “save up” for large projects.
These informational pieces outline the basic structure of school facility funding — including how local building funds, state partnership funds, and long-term bonds work together — and why rising construction costs make long-term saving alone challenging.
Our goal is to help the community understand how the facility funding mechanism works, not to advocate for or against any specific millage change. We appreciate your engagement and welcome your questions as we continue planning responsibly for the future of our schools.


You’re invited! Come see Pocahontas High School!
As part of our 2025 Millage Campaign, we’re opening our doors for a community drop-in tour on Monday, October 27, from 6:00–7:00 PM.
Walk through our high school, see classrooms and facilities up close, and learn more about the proposed improvements that will impact students, staff, and our entire community.
This is a great opportunity to ask questions, see where updates are needed, and envision the future of education in Pocahontas.
As part of our 2025 Millage Campaign, we’re opening our doors for a community drop-in tour on Monday, October 27, from 6:00–7:00 PM.
Walk through our high school, see classrooms and facilities up close, and learn more about the proposed improvements that will impact students, staff, and our entire community.
This is a great opportunity to ask questions, see where updates are needed, and envision the future of education in Pocahontas.

Big wins for the Pocahontas Marching Redskins! 🎶
From Saturday’s competition:
🥇 1st in Class
🥇 1st Colorguard
🥇 1st Marching
🥇 1st Music
🥈 2nd Percussion
🎉 4th Overall out of 13 bands!
From Saturday’s competition:
🥇 1st in Class
🥇 1st Colorguard
🥇 1st Marching
🥇 1st Music
🥈 2nd Percussion
🎉 4th Overall out of 13 bands!

We’re proud to celebrate several Pocahontas High School students who scored a 3 or higher on their AP Exams! 🎓👏
These scores reflect hard work, dedication, and college-level achievement across advanced courses. Congratulations to these outstanding students and their teachers for their commitment to academic excellence! Jacob Baltz achieved nearly a perfect score!
Not pictured: Sevana Stepherson and Roxy Shoe
These scores reflect hard work, dedication, and college-level achievement across advanced courses. Congratulations to these outstanding students and their teachers for their commitment to academic excellence! Jacob Baltz achieved nearly a perfect score!
Not pictured: Sevana Stepherson and Roxy Shoe

✨Redskin Assembly Hall✨
Imagine a space where our students can gather for meals, assemblies, performances, and community events—all under one roof. With the 2025 Millage Campaign, that vision becomes reality through the new Redskin Assembly Hall.
This multipurpose space will feature a dedicated stage and gathering area designed to celebrate student achievement, showcase talent, and bring our school community together like never before.
Imagine a space where our students can gather for meals, assemblies, performances, and community events—all under one roof. With the 2025 Millage Campaign, that vision becomes reality through the new Redskin Assembly Hall.
This multipurpose space will feature a dedicated stage and gathering area designed to celebrate student achievement, showcase talent, and bring our school community together like never before.

Did you know? 📊
Pocahontas School District currently has one of the lowest millage rates among surrounding districts.
Even with the proposed millage increase, our rate would remain competitive with neighboring schools while allowing us to build safer, more modern learning environments for our students.
An investment in education is an investment in our community’s future.
Pocahontas School District currently has one of the lowest millage rates among surrounding districts.
Even with the proposed millage increase, our rate would remain competitive with neighboring schools while allowing us to build safer, more modern learning environments for our students.
An investment in education is an investment in our community’s future.

Mrs. Blalock, Mrs. Hudson, Mrs. Huffman, and Mrs. Vickery took a group of high school students to Lake Charles State Park to help clean up trash and debris around the park. 🌳🗑️
These students are doing their part to Keep Arkansas Beautiful while also earning community service hours! ❤️🖤
We’re proud of their hard work, teamwork, and commitment to caring for our environment and community.
These students are doing their part to Keep Arkansas Beautiful while also earning community service hours! ❤️🖤
We’re proud of their hard work, teamwork, and commitment to caring for our environment and community.






🎉 It’s National Principals Month! 🎉
To our eight principals and assistant principals — thank you for the countless hours you pour into supporting students, empowering teachers, and building a culture where everyone can thrive. Your leadership makes all the difference!
Help us show them some love in the comments below! 👏
To our eight principals and assistant principals — thank you for the countless hours you pour into supporting students, empowering teachers, and building a culture where everyone can thrive. Your leadership makes all the difference!
Help us show them some love in the comments below! 👏

TODAY: Millage Info Meetings
October 9, 2025
4:30 PM • PJHS Volleyball
6:00 PM • Community Center
All are welcome!





🚧 You’ve never seen traffic cones this fun! Our 2nd-grade teachers know how to make dismissal a bright spot in everyone’s day. 🧡




TOMORROW: 2025 Millage Campaign Informational Meetings
🕓 4:30 PM — During the Home Volleyball Game (PJHS)
🕓 6:00 PM — Pocahontas Community Center
Come learn, ask questions, and support our students! ❤️
🕓 4:30 PM — During the Home Volleyball Game (PJHS)
🕓 6:00 PM — Pocahontas Community Center
Come learn, ask questions, and support our students! ❤️

🎓 Seniors: It’s baby photo time!
Please email your baby picture to phsredskinyearbook@gmail.com
by Friday, October 24.
Help us make this year’s book extra special!
Please email your baby picture to phsredskinyearbook@gmail.com
by Friday, October 24.
Help us make this year’s book extra special!

📣 Join us this Thursday, October 9, for a 2025 Millage Campaign Informational Meeting!
We’ll be hosting two opportunities for you to learn more about the proposed projects and ask questions:
4:30 PM — During the Home Volleyball Game at the Pocahontas Junior High Gym
6:00 PM — Pocahontas Community Center
Your voice matters! Come learn how this millage would support our students, staff, and community for years to come. ❤️🖤
We’ll be hosting two opportunities for you to learn more about the proposed projects and ask questions:
4:30 PM — During the Home Volleyball Game at the Pocahontas Junior High Gym
6:00 PM — Pocahontas Community Center
Your voice matters! Come learn how this millage would support our students, staff, and community for years to come. ❤️🖤

REMINDER: The football games scheduled for 10/9 and 10/10 vs. Cave City were cancelled earlier this season. Please make note of this change.
A new high school isn’t just about classrooms—it’s about creating a campus where students can learn and grow in a secure, modern environment. From updated security systems to improved building design, the 2025 Millage Campaign ensures safety is built into the foundation of our future.
Because when students feel safe, they can focus on what matters most—learning. ❤️🖤
Because when students feel safe, they can focus on what matters most—learning. ❤️🖤

This school year, all students have access to free school breakfast thanks to the new “Breakfast for All” legislation. 🎉
We hope to see even more students taking advantage of this opportunity to start their school day with a healthy meal — fueling their focus, energy, and success in the classroom.
A great day of learning starts with a great breakfast — and now it’s at no cost to families. ❤️🖤🤍
We hope to see even more students taking advantage of this opportunity to start their school day with a healthy meal — fueling their focus, energy, and success in the classroom.
A great day of learning starts with a great breakfast — and now it’s at no cost to families. ❤️🖤🤍

🏫 Building a More Accessible Future 🏫
Right now, our current high school building has three sets of stairs and is not ADA accessible. For students with disabilities, this creates barriers that make learning and daily routines much more difficult.
With the 2025 Millage Campaign, a new high school would provide modern, ADA-compliant facilities—ensuring every student has equal access to classrooms, resources, and opportunities.
Accessibility isn’t just a convenience; it’s a necessity. Together, we can create a school where all students can learn, grow, and succeed. ❤️🖤
Right now, our current high school building has three sets of stairs and is not ADA accessible. For students with disabilities, this creates barriers that make learning and daily routines much more difficult.
With the 2025 Millage Campaign, a new high school would provide modern, ADA-compliant facilities—ensuring every student has equal access to classrooms, resources, and opportunities.
Accessibility isn’t just a convenience; it’s a necessity. Together, we can create a school where all students can learn, grow, and succeed. ❤️🖤
Happy National Custodians Day!
Today, we celebrate our entire custodial team across Pocahontas School District. From early mornings to late evenings, these dedicated individuals work tirelessly to keep our buildings clean, safe, and welcoming for students, staff, and families.
Please join us in thanking:
Jason Moore – Pocahontas Elementary School
Hunter Roberts, Russell Evans, and Dennis Roush – M.D. Williams Middle School
Steven Hull and JT Pratt – Pocahontas Junior High School
Shane Pratt, James Dean, and Kim Lewis – Pocahontas High School
Rhyne Pratt - District Custodian
Today, we celebrate our entire custodial team across Pocahontas School District. From early mornings to late evenings, these dedicated individuals work tirelessly to keep our buildings clean, safe, and welcoming for students, staff, and families.
Please join us in thanking:
Jason Moore – Pocahontas Elementary School
Hunter Roberts, Russell Evans, and Dennis Roush – M.D. Williams Middle School
Steven Hull and JT Pratt – Pocahontas Junior High School
Shane Pratt, James Dean, and Kim Lewis – Pocahontas High School
Rhyne Pratt - District Custodian
