M.D. Williams Middle School

Don't forget that we are out of school tomorrow (1-19-26) for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

📣❄️Little Redskin Winter Jam Cheer Clinic❄️📣

It’s about more than a meal.🥗 Our M.D. Williams cafeteria staff go above and beyond to care for our students each and every day. From nutritious options to thoughtful touches like positive messages on salads, they help create a school environment where students feel encouraged and supported. We are grateful for the heart they bring to our school community.❤️

Weekly Newsletter!

The 2026 School Choice application window is NOW OPEN! 🎉
We can’t wait to welcome our future Redskin families to Pocahontas School District!

🗓 School Choice Deadline:
Applications are due by June 1

👉 Apply and learn more here:
🔗 School Choice Transfer Application:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Files/School_Choice_Transfer_Application_(8)_COMM.pdf

🔗 School Choice FAQ:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Files/FAQ_School_Choice_(3)_OSCPE.pdf

Have questions or need assistance?
📍 Pocahontas School District
📞 870-892-4573

We look forward to welcoming you!

Spelling Bee is on Jan. 16 in the MDW Gym. Parents/Guardians are invited.

M.D. Williams is looking for donations for staff appreciation May 4-8, 2026. If you are willing to donate money, Sonic gift cards, Sonic drinks, gallons of flavored coffee from a local coffee shop, gift cards from a local coffee shop, or the items listed on the note, it would be greatly appreciated! We are trying to make this the best week ever for our staff!

✨ Make It Theirs! ✨ Families can still personalize their M.D. Williams yearbook with a name, icons, and more. 📘 🗓 Personalization deadline: January 30, 2026 Visit jostens.com to customize your student’s yearbook and make it extra special!

📌 Health Screenings – Important Information for Families

Pocahontas School District will be conducting routine health screenings next month.

Screenings include:
• BMI screenings for 4th and 6th grade students
• Scoliosis screenings for 6th grade girls only

If you do not wish for your child to participate, please send a written note to your child’s school no later than February 13, 2026.

If you have questions or need additional information, please contact your child’s school office.

Our EAST program has designed something truly special — introducing Car Line Reading Moments! 🚗✨

So, what is it?
It’s a radio frequency program (98.1 FM) that plays short, family-friendly literacy prompts while you wait in the car line! Each week features different focuses and fun, easy-to-do activities that help families build reading, listening, and communication skills together.

The goal is simple but powerful — to create supportive, engaging moments that make literacy a natural part of everyday family life. ❤️

We’re so proud of our EAST students for bringing innovation, technology, and learning together to benefit our entire district community!

Parental Involvement Newsletter

In honor of National Law Enforcement Day, Ms. Jones’ class made heartfelt cards to share with our sheriff’s department and local police force. These students truly love showing appreciation through kind words and thoughtful gestures — such a great example of gratitude in action! 👏💌

Congratulations to these students who made it on the Accelerated Reader point wall for the second nine weeks. We are so proud of you! 25 Points Nathan Metcalf Tennis Robinson Addison Stutts Jaxon Steimel Dakota Coulson Hunter Shipe Serenity Allen Nikoli McClendon Violet Corder Haiden Sluder Ryker Marshall Ava Foster Beckett Stewart 50 Points Mia Bazzell William Lane Miranda Hick Tiann Juonran 75 Points Lillian Lee 100 Points Violet McClesley 125 Points Lydia White 150 Points Vivian Baltz 200 Points Emma Long

📣 We’re Hiring! 📣
The Pocahontas School District currently has employment opportunities available for individuals interested in joining our team, including:

• ELL Coordinator
• PJHS Custodian
• Special Education Paraprofessional – PES
• Special Education Paraprofessional – PJHS
• Substitute Custodians
• Substitute Bus Drivers

If you’re passionate about supporting students and making a difference, we encourage you to apply!

👉 View openings and apply online:
https://pocahontas.schoolspring.com/

Pocahontas School District is looking for dedicated and compassionate substitute school nurses to join our team! If you're a licensed nurse who loves working with children and wants a flexible schedule, we’d love to hear from you.

Requirements:
🩺 Current RN or LPN license
🗓️ Availability during school hours (as needed)
❤️CPR certification

Whether you're retired, semi-retired, or just looking for extra hours, this is a great way to make a difference in your community!

Pocahontas School District students in grades 5–12 are invited to be part of our Redskins Shooting Team! No experience is required—beginners are welcome. Students will learn trap shooting in a safe, supervised environment while building skills in safety, focus, responsibility, and teamwork. Participants will also have opportunities to practice, compete, and participate in local and state events.

🗓 Sign-Up Deadline: January 30
📱 Scan the QR code on the flyer to register (district email required)

For more information, contact Mr. James at travis.james@pocahontaspsd.com.

January is School Board Appreciation Month, and we are grateful for the dedicated leadership and service of our Pocahontas School District Board of Education.

Jennifer Rawls, Brent Massey, Chad Overman, Gary Cole, and Chris Robinson—thank you for your leadership, service, and commitment to supporting student success and strengthening our schools. Our district is better because of your willingness to serve.

We appreciate you—this month and always!

Welcome back! 🎉 Today marks the start of an exciting new semester, and we’re so happy to have our students back on campus. Here’s to fresh starts, new goals, and a great spring semester ahead. ❤️📚

📌 Reminder for Redskin Academy Families ONLY- the after school program will remain closed this week (January 6–January 9). Redskin Academy will resume Monday, January 12.