The Virtual Day that was scheduled on the school calendar for Wednesday, September 16, 2020, has been rescheduled for Wednesday, September 23, 2020. Virtual Days were added to the school calendar to allow the teachers and students a practice day for virtual learning before we are possibly forced to pivot to virtual learning. This would give our technology team a... READ MORE >
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In response to parent questions concerning virtual learning, I have created a video that I hope will make this topic clearer to everyone. If you want to choose virtual learning for the upcoming school year, please fill out the survey labeled Virtual School Option below the video.https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3NTNRDT READ MORE >
Back Pack Program Drive-ThruSaturday, August 1, 8:00 am - 12:00 Noon @ Westridge Church of ChristCHILDREN NEED TO BE PRESENT READ MORE >
FREE ATHLETIC PHYSICALS FOR ANY STUDENT, GRADE 7-12, ATTENDING POCAHONTAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS. WHERE: POCAHONTAS MEDICAL CLINIC 870-892-4467. WHEN: BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL COACH BATY 870-892-4573 EXT. 4040 READ MORE >
Student Item Distribution - Thursday May 7, 2020.Teachers will be stationed along the sidewalk at Alma Spikes to distribute their students' items. Parents will simply pull through the drive, stop at their child's teacher and be handed their bagged belongings. Distribution Times: 11:00-1:00 and 3:30-5:30 Preschool - Second Grade Distancing is still important so you... READ MORE >
Pocahontas School District is excited to announce that we now have free public WiFi internet access in our parking lots on our main campus. Drive up to the MDW/PJHS circle or the big lot across from the high school beside the business building, and connect to "PSD Public WiFi". This will grant you high speed internet for school related purposes only. There is not a... READ MORE >
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Pocahontas Public Schools Jerry Martens, Superintendent 2300 North Park Street Phone: 870-892-4573 Pocahontas, AR 72455 Fax: 870-892-8857 “Preparing Today for Tomorrow” ... READ MORE >
Due to growing concerns over COVID-19 virus, the AAA will suspend all spring interscholastic competition starting Sunday, March 15, 2020 until Monday, March 30, 2020. On Monday, March 30th, the AAA will reassess the COVID-19 situation, and announce further plans.The Pocahontas School District plans to follow the direction of the AAA in regards to all athletic... READ MORE >
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The boys basketball games that were to be played tonight in Batesville have been cancelled. READ MORE >
Pocahontas Public School will again be selling season passes for home basketball games for the 2019-2020 season. Season passes can be purchased at the Administration building on Park Street, but will not be available for purchase at the games. You may also call the Administration building at 870-892-4573 ext. 0 if you have any questions. We appreciate your... READ MORE >
Daylight Savings Time ends this weekend. Remember to turn clocks back 1 hour! READ MORE >
Pocahontas School District will have a public sale on Saturday, September 21, 2019 in the parking lot on the west end of the football field. Various Items will be sold, such as teacher desks, student desks, kitchen equipment, cafeteria tables, etc. The sale will be from 7 am to 4 pm. READ MORE >
Attention all artists in Grade Levels 7-12 in Randolph County!You are invited to submit one or more illustrations to be possibly published in Carol Kick's latest book "Shadows, We Were A People".If your work is chosen, your name, grade level, and school will appear in the book along with your picture.You do NOT have to be currently in Art class. For details and... READ MORE >
The regular monthly meeting of the Pocahontas School Board of Directors, in August, has been moved to Tuesday night, August 20, 2019. The meeting will take place in the Junior High School library and will begin at 8:00 p.m. READ MORE >
Pocahontas Public Schools will begin classes Wednesday, August 14, 2019. School will be in session on the regular schedule. School will begin at 7:50 a.m. Dismissal times at Alma Spikes will be 2:55 p.m. for car riders and 3:10 p.m. for bus riders. All other schools within the district will dismiss all students at 3:20 p.m. Buses will attempt to run their... READ MORE >
Pocahontas High School will host the 4A3 Junior High District Track Meet on Tuesday, April 16, 2019. The meet will begin at 12:30 PM.Admission to the event will be $4 for adults and $3 for students per 4A3 conference bylaws. Arkansas Activity Association passes will be accepted READ MORE >
The baseball game that was to be played at Westside on Thursday, April 4, has been changed to Wednesday, April 3. READ MORE >
The track meet that was to be held on Tuesday, March 5, has been cancelled. READ MORE >
The baseball game against Batesville Southside that was to be played on Thursday, February 28, has been changed to Wednesday, February 27 at 4:30. READ MORE >
The regular December meeting of the Pocahontas School Board of Directors will be held on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 rather than the normally scheduled time of Monday, December 17, 2018.The meeting will be held in the library of the Pocahontas Junior High School and will begin at 7:00 p.m. READ MORE >
Pocahontas Public Schools will conduct parent/teacher conferences for students in grades 7-9 only on Tuesday, October 16, 2018. Parents are encouraged to meet with their child’s teacher(s) between the hours of 3:30 p.m. through 7:30 p.m.Pocahontas Public Schools will conduct parent/teacher conferences for students in grades K-6 and 10-12 only, on Thursday, October... READ MORE >
The regular monthly meeting of the Pocahontas School Board of Directors, in October, has been moved to Monday night, October 22, 2018. The meeting will take place in the Junior High School library and will begin at 7:00 p.m. The meeting has been changed from its normally scheduled date in order that it not conflict with the Annual Randolph County Chamber of... READ MORE >
Pocahontas Public Schools will not be in session on Monday, September 3, 2018. Schools will be closed in observance of Labor Day.Pocahontas Public Schools will resume the regular schedule on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 for all students. READ MORE >
We discovered that Facebook has temporarily suspended posts from our Website Platform to Facebook. This is part of the ongoing changes that Facebook continues to make to their data and permissions due to the Cambridge Analytica situation, which has resulted in all external companies undergoing a review process in order to submit posts to Facebook pages. We are... READ MORE >
The NSL Summer Camp Bus Schedule can be downloaded below: Click here READ MORE >
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The Health & Wellness Committee Meeting #4 will be held Monday, May 14th @ 1:30 pm in the District Meeting Room located in the Business Education Building. READ MORE >
Pocahontas Public Schools will offer free breakfast and free lunch to anyone thru age 18.Where: MD Williams CafeteriaWhen: June 11-22, Monday thru FridayTime: 7:00 am - 9 am Breakfast 11:00 am - 12:30 pm LunchMeals must be consumed in Cafeteria. Adult breakfast $2.10 Adult lunch $3.55This institution is an equal opportunity provider. READ MORE >
There will be no game played against Melbourne on April 9th, as that game has already been played. The game on April 16th will now be played at home against Piggott at 4:30. READ MORE >
Today's baseball game against Walnut Ridge will be a Double Header and the games will begin at 3:30 pm. READ MORE >
The Wellman SH Track Relays that were to take place on April 3, 2018 at 3:30, have been moved to April 4, 2018 at 3:30. READ MORE >
The JH Track meet that scheduled to take place in Mountain Home on Tuesday, March 27, has been moved to Wednesday, March 28. READ MORE >
The regular March meeting of the Pocahontas School Board of Directors will be held on Monday, March 26, 2018 rather than the normally scheduled time of Monday, March 19, 2018. The meeting will be held in the library of the Pocahontas Junior High School and will begin at 8:00 p.m. READ MORE >
In order to provide more options to parents and students with respect to where a child attends school, the Pocahontas School District is accepting students under the Arkansas Public School Choice Act. Per Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) guidelines, students must file a School Choice Application with the nonresident district on or before May 1, 2018 to... READ MORE >
Pocahontas Public Schools will not be in session on Monday, February 19, 2018. Schools will be closed in observance of Presidents’ Day.Pocahontas Public Schools will resume the regular schedule on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 for all students. READ MORE >
The 32nd Annual FFA Farm Auction will be held on Saturday, February 17, beginning at 9:00 a.m at the AG Headquarters located at 2250 Industrial Dr. They will begin taking equipment on Monday, February 12th. READ MORE >
The regular November meeting of the Pocahontas School Board of Directors will be held on Monday, November 27, 2017 rather than the normally scheduled time of Monday, November 20, 2017.The meeting will be held in the library of the Pocahontas Junior High School and will begin at 7:00 p.m. READ MORE >
Tomorrow afternoon, Friday, November 10, 2017, the District has numerous activity trips which will necessitate the need to run a delayed regular route after school. Students who ride the "Duck" bus will remain on campus, in the PJHS Cafeteria, until the "Car" route has been completed and the driver returns to transport those on the "Duck" route. Therefore,... READ MORE >
The location of the October meeting of the Pocahontas School Board of Directors taking place on Tuesday, October 17, 2017, has been moved to the District Meeting Room in the PHS Business Building. This change is due to PJHS Parent/Teacher conferences that will also be taking place on Tuesday. READ MORE >
The regular monthly School Board October meeting has been moved to Tuesday, October 17, 2017. It will take place in the Junior High Library at 8:00 p.m. READ MORE >
The Pocahontas Redskins will host the Rivercrest Colts in a junior high benefit game on Thursday, August 24, 2017 and the Valley View Blazers in a senior high benefit game on Friday, August 25, 2017. Thursday’s junior high game will begin at 6:00 PM and Friday’s senior high game will begin at 7:00 PM. Ticket prices will be $4 per person as set by the Arkansas... READ MORE >
Pocahontas Public Schools will not be in session on Monday, September 4, 2017. Schools will be closed in observance of Labor Day. Pocahontas Public Schools will resume the regular schedule on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 for all students. READ MORE >
Pocahontas Public Schools will conduct “Student Education and Graduation Program” (SEGP) conferences for students in grades seven-(7) through eleven-(11) only on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 and Thursday, April 27, 2017. On April 25th, conference times will be from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and on April 27th conference times will be from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Parents... READ MORE >
Kindergarten registration for Pocahontas Public Schools will be Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at Alma Spikes Elementary School. Registration will begin at 9:00 am and conclude at 6:00 pm. To register for Kindergarten for the 2017-2018 school year, your child must be 5 on or before August 1, 2017.Documentation that will be needed to register: Birth Certificate Social... READ MORE >
In order to provide more options to parents and students with respect to where a child attends school, the Pocahontas School District is accepting students under the Arkansas Public School Choice Act. Per Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) guidelines, students must file a School Choice Application with the nonresident district on or before May 1, 2017 to attend... READ MORE >
Pocahontas Public Schools will be closed for Spring Break Monday, March 20, 2017 through Friday, March 24, 2017.Pocahontas Public Schools will resume the regular schedule on Monday, March 27, 2017 for all students. READ MORE >
Pocahontas Junior High School has been recognized, by the Office for Education Policy and Research, as a high-achieving junior high school. To view the full report, click on this link: High-Achieving Junior High School READ MORE >
Pocahontas Public Schools will conduct parent/teacher conferences for students, in grades K-6 only, on Thursday, March 16, 2017. Parents are encouraged to meet with their child’s teacher(s) between the hours of 3:30 p.m. through 7:30 p.m. Because of the conferences, school will be dismissed early for all students on Thursday, March 16, 2017. Alma Spikes... READ MORE >
Pocahontas Public Schools will host the 4A-3 Senior High Conference Basketball Tournament February 13-18, 2017. Per conference bylaws, the only passes to be honored into the games will be 4A-3 conference passes as well as Arkansas Activities Association passes. The admission prices, as set forth by conference bylaws, will be $3 for students and $4 for adults. READ MORE >
The Pocahontas School District has been notified today, by the Arkansas Department of Health, that a high school student in the district has a confirmed case of the mumps.The district will work in collaboration with the Department of Health to provide information and guidance to parents regarding the virus.Per instructions from the Health Department, a letter will... READ MORE >
Pocahontas Public Schools will not be in session on Monday, February 20, 2017. Schools will be closed in observance of Presidents’ Day.Pocahontas Public Schools will resume the regular schedule on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 for all students. READ MORE >
Pocahontas Public Schools will not be in session on Monday, January 16, 2017. Schools will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.Pocahontas Public Schools will resume the regular schedule on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 for all students. READ MORE >
Pocahontas Public Schools will be closed for the Christmas Holiday, Wednesday, December 21, 2016 through Tuesday, January 3, 2017. The district will conduct its regular schedule on Tuesday, December 20, 2016.Pocahontas Public Schools will re-open on Wednesday, January 4, 2017. READ MORE >
The regular November meeting of the Pocahontas School Board of Directors has been moved to Monday, November 14, and will take place in the Junior High Library. The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. READ MORE >
Pocahontas Public Schools will be hosting a football playoff game on Friday, November 11, 2016 at Schoonover Stadium. Local VIP (senior citizen passes), employee passes and student passes cannot be honored at playoff games due to the Arkansas Activities Association (AAA) sponsorship requirements. The admission price, as set by the Arkansas Activities Association,... READ MORE >
Pocahontas Public Schools will be closed for the Thanksgiving holidays November 21-25, 2016.Pocahontas Public Schools will re-open on Monday, November 28, 2016. READ MORE >
The regular monthly meeting of the Pocahontas School Board of Directors, in October, has been moved to Tuesday night, October 18, 2016. The meeting will take place in the junior high school library and will begin at 8:00 p.m. The meeting has been changed from its normally scheduled date in order that it not conflict with the Randolph County Chamber of Commerce... READ MORE >
The regular monthly meeting of the Pocahontas School Board of Directors, in September, will take place in the Junior High library at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, September 19, 2016. The district’s “Annual Report to the Public” will occur as the first agenda item.All patrons are invited to attend. READ MORE >
Pocahontas Public Schools will not be in session on Monday, September 5, 2016. Schools will be closed in observance of Labor Day.Pocahontas Public Schools will resume the regular schedule on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 for all students. READ MORE >
The Pocahontas Redskins will host the Blytheville Chickasaws in benefit games in both junior and senior high football on Tuesday, August 23, 2016. The junior high game will begin at 5:30 PM and the senior high game will begin at 7:00 PM. Ticket prices will be $4 per person as set by the Arkansas Activities Association. In addition, the only passes that can be... READ MORE >
In conjunction with local emergency responder units, Pocahontas Public Schools will conduct an Emergency Response Drill on Thursday, August 11, 2016. The drill is a component of the district’s emergency planning process. Its goal is to further coordinate the response efforts of district staff and local responders in the event of an emergency. The purpose of this... READ MORE >
In conjunction with local emergency responder units, Pocahontas Public Schools will conduct an Emergency Response Drill, on its main campus, during the week of Friday, July 29, 2016. The drill is a component of the district's emergency planning process. The purpose of this press release is to alert the public that the activity on campus will be a drill and not an... READ MORE >
Pocahontas Public School Child Nutrition Department announces the new web based school meal application process available now for applying for free/reduced school meals. Also available is the website for online payments for school meals. All may be accessed on the Pocahontas School District website. For more information or questions call Patty Moore @ 870-892-4573... READ MORE >
Pocahontas Public School will again issue free V.I.P. athletic passes to senior citizens, age fifty-five and older, living in the Pocahontas School District.These V.I.P. passes are offered to our patrons who have supported us for many years. The passes are an effort to get senior citizens involved in our school related activities.Passes can be picked up at the... READ MORE >
The official app for Pocahontas School District allows users direct access to the most recent news, announcements and event calendars. Don't miss out on any important notifications. Users may also access the directory of district faculty and staff, find the location of school events, contact staff and departments, follow athletic scores and updates, and much... READ MORE >
Pocahontas Public Schools will conclude the 2015-2016 school year on Thursday, May 26, 2016. Students will return and receive their final report card at 8:00 a.m. Students that walk or ride in cars to school may leave after receiving their report card. Bus riders will be dismissed about 8:30 a.m. for the return trip from school. The staff, administration, and... READ MORE >
Pocahontas Public Schools will conduct “Student Education and Graduation Program” (SEGP) conferences for students in grades seven-(7) through eleven-(11) only on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 and Thursday, April 28, 2016. On April 26th, conference times will be from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and on April 28th conference times will be from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Parents... READ MORE >
The V game at Nettleton and JV game vs. Corning that were to be played today, March 31, have both been rained out. No makeup dates have been determined. READ MORE >
In order to give more options to parents and students with respect to where a child attends school, the Pocahontas School District is accepting students under the Arkansas Public School Choice Act. Per Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) guidelines, students must file a School Choice Application with the nonresident district on or before May 1, 2016 to attend... READ MORE >
The JV DH vs. Brookland, originally scheduled to be played at home today, March 28, will now be played AT Brookland at 4:30 READ MORE >
The SH track meet that was scheduled for Thursday, March 10, 2016, has been cancelled. READ MORE >
Kindergarten registration for Pocahontas Public Schools will be Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at Alma Spikes Elementary School. Registration will begin at 9:00 am and conclude at 6:00 pm. Please bring social security card, birth certificate, shot records and proof of physical. To register for Kindergarten for the 2016-2017 school year, your child must be 5 on or... READ MORE >
The regular March meeting of the Pocahontas School Board of Directors will be held on Monday, March 14, 2016 rather than the normally scheduled time of Monday, March 21, 2016.The meeting will be held in the library of the Pocahontas Junior High School and will begin at 8:00 p.m. READ MORE >
The Pocahontas School District Technology Department delivered 5 additional carts of Chromebooks to the Pocahontas Junior High School on Wednesday, February 25, 2016. There is now as many Chromebooks on the PJHS Campus as students! This was made possible by a collaboration between School Administrators and the Technology Department. These tools will give the... READ MORE >
Pocahontas Public Schools will be closed for Spring Break Monday, March 21, 2016 through Friday, March 25, 2016.Pocahontas Public Schools will resume the regular schedule on Monday, March 28, 2016 for all students. READ MORE >
Pocahontas Public Schools will conduct parent/teacher conferences for students, in grades K-6 only, on Thursday, March 17, 2016. Parents are encouraged to meet with their child’s teacher(s) between the hours of 3:30 p.m. through 7:30 p.m.Because of the conferences, school will be dismissed early for all students on Thursday, March 17, 2016. Alma Spikes Elementary... READ MORE >
The Pocahontas School District Technology Department is proud to announce the launch of the 1:1 Chromebook Program at MD Williams Intermediate Campus. This means that every classroom at MD Williams contains enough Chromebooks for each student. The students will no longer have to share a Chromebook or wait for a Chromebook to become available for them to use. This... READ MORE >
The 30th Annual FFA Farm Auction will be held Saturday, February 13, beginning at 9:00 am. The auction will take place at the AG Headquarters, 2250 Industrial Drive. For more information contact any FFA student or call 870-892-4573, ext 4244 or 4245. READ MORE >
Pocahontas Public Schools will not be in session on Monday, February 15, 2016. Schools will be closed in observance of Presidents’ Day.Pocahontas Public Schools will resume the regular schedule on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 for all students. READ MORE >
Please be advised, the Deer, Turkey, Camel & Jet buses will run snow routes this afternoon, Monday, January 25, 2016. All other buses will run regular routes. READ MORE >
The Pocahontas vs. Gosnell girls' basketball games scheduled for 1/25/16 have been rescheduled for 1/29/16 with a 5 pm start time. READ MORE >
Pocahontas Schools will be in session Monday, Jan. 25, 2016. Buses will run snow routes in the AM and a decision made during the day for PM. Please call our transportation office tomorrow, at 892-0196, with questions regarding bus route coverage. READ MORE >
The "Winter Jam" Cheer Clinic scheduled for Saturday, January 23rd, has been postponed due to the weather. READ MORE >
FFA 360 and Greenhand Camp has been postponed for this weekend. READ MORE >
Pocahontas Schools will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, Jan 20th due to inclement weather. READ MORE >
The Spelling Bee that was to take place at MD Williams on Tuesday, January 19, has been cancelled. READ MORE >
The Alma Spikes PTO meeting that was to take place on Tuesday, January 19, has been cancelled. READ MORE >
Alma Spikes and MD Williams have cancelled after school tutoring for Tuesday, January 19. READ MORE >
The boys basketball games that were to take place tonight (Tuesday, January 19) have been cancelled. READ MORE >
Please go to the following link to participate in a survey regarding the planning of the 2016-2017 school calendar. The deadline is Tuesday, January 19 at 3:00. Thanks!Click Here READ MORE >
Pocahontas Public Schools will be closed for the Christmas Holiday, Monday, December 21, 2015 through Friday, January 1, 2016. The district will conduct its regular schedule on Friday, December 18, 2015. Pocahontas Public Schools will re-open on Monday, January 4, 2016. READ MORE >
The regular monthly meeting of the Pocahontas School Board of Directors that was to take place on December 21, 2015 has been rescheduled for December 14, 2015 at 7:00 pm. It will be held in the Junior High Library.All patrons are invited to attend. READ MORE >
Child Nutrition Association Chapter 1L’s Roll Sale! Now until November 13!Hot Rolls- $4.00 a dozen or 2 dozen for $7.00Wheat Rolls- $5.00 a dozen or 2 dozen for $8.00Cinnamon Rolls- $5.00 a dozen or 2 dozen for $8.00White and wheat rolls come frozen (heat and serve). The cinnamon rolls come uncooked and frozen.You can place your order with any of the Pocahontas... READ MORE >