Pocahontas School District

Community Safety Update Pocahontas Families and Community, This evening, we were made aware of a social media post associated with a recent TikTok trend that has reached our community. An image is circulating that appears to show the Cat in the Hat character sitting on a trash can outside Pocahontas High School after dark. The image appears to have been digitally or AI-generated and is being shared through social media. I want to make sure our families have accurate information and understand how we are responding. The safety of our students and staff remains our highest priority. We are aware of the post and are working with local law enforcement to ensure the situation is appropriately addressed. As an additional precaution, there will be an increased presence on our campus tomorrow. At this time, I encourage students and families not to contribute to the spread of rumors or speculation surrounding social media posts such as this. If students or families become aware of information that may represent a legitimate safety concern, please share it directly with a school administrator or law enforcement rather than circulating it on social media. We appreciate the cooperation of our families, students, staff, and local law enforcement as we work together to keep our schools safe and focused on what matters most—providing our students a safe environment in which they can learn. Thank you for your continued support of the Pocahontas School District. Dr. Lance Arbuckle Superintendent