M.D. Williams Middle School

Our Have a Heart Wish-A-Thon is happening now at the four-way stop at N. Park & Pyburn! Our students and staff are out there representing Pocahontas School District with big hearts and a shared goal — helping grant life-changing wishes through Make-A-Wish. If you’re out and about today, consider driving by, giving a honk, or making a donation. Every dollar makes a difference. Thank you for always showing up for our kids and our community. 💫

The Camel Bus will be double routed this afternoon and will run about 45 minutes late. If you need to make transportation changes, please contact your building office no later than 2:30. We appreciate your understanding.

💙⭐ Pocahontas Schools Supporting Make-A-Wish ⭐💙
Pocahontas School District is working toward becoming a Make-A-Wish Sponsor School, and we’re inviting our community to be part of something special.

Tomorrow, February 13, we will be at the 4-Way Stop at N. Park & Pyburn collecting donations throughout the day.

While the Have a Heart Wish-A-Thon is taking place across the Mid-South, donations collected at our location will directly benefit Pocahontas School District as we work toward reaching our goal.

If you’re able, please stop by and support this meaningful effort. Together, we can make a lasting impact right here in our own community. 💙

The Scholastic Book Fair will be at M.D. Williams February 23-27, 2026. (no cash or checks) Notes will be sent home next week.

To keep our school day centered on teaching and learning, Pocahontas School District will not accept Valentine’s Day deliveries for students, including flowers, balloons, gift baskets, or other items.

This ensures we protect valuable instructional time, prioritize campus safety, and maintain consistency across all district buildings.

We appreciate your understanding and partnership in supporting a focused, positive learning environment for all students.

Thank you for your continued support.

Ms. Shelly Jones’ classes have been busy making Valentine’s Day bags full of creativity and kindness! 💌

The Camel Bus will be double routed this afternoon and will run about 45 minutes late. If you need to make transportation changes, please contact your building office no later than 2:30 today!

👑 Miss Redskin Pageant – Deadline March 2!

Applications are available in your building office.
Entry fee is $25 (plus $5 optional photogenic).
Checks payable to REDSKIN CHEER. Turn in to your school office or Ms. Nead by Monday, March 2.

📅 Pageant: Saturday, March 7
🕒 3:00 PM
📍 Pocahontas Junior High Gym

✨ Fantastic Friday is ON today at Redskin Academy! ✨

Just a reminder that Fantastic Friday is in session for Redskin Academy students only.

If your child will not be attending, any transportation changes must be made through the school office. Please call the office to ensure we have accurate dismissal plans.

Thank you to our students, families, and community for making our Warm Hands, Warm Hearts Winter Drive a huge success! Because of your generosity, we were able to pass out all donated items to students in need of warm winter accessories. Your generosity and compassion truly reflect the heart of our school community.

February Parental Involvement Newsletter

Redskin Academy Calendar🗓️

Our second-quarter academic awards have been rescheduled for Friday, February 6th, at the following times. 6th Grade----8:30 am 5th Grade----9:30 am 4th Grade---10:15 am

🎉 National School Counseling Week 🎉 This week, we’re celebrating the incredible school counselors who support our students every single day — academically, socially, and emotionally. Please join us in thanking Bridget Phelps, Cynthia Oaks, Kalob Welch, Lindsay Stewart, and Charla Jones for their dedication, compassion, and commitment to helping our students succeed.

Good news! Our maintenance and custodial crews have worked diligently to clear ice from roofs, overhangs, parking lots, and walkways. The campus is safe and ready to welcome students back. School will be in session tomorrow, Tuesday, February 3. We are incredibly grateful to our maintenance and custodial team for their dedication and hard work in ensuring our buildings are safe for students and staff. Their commitment to our school community does not go unnoticed. We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow!

While travel conditions have improved, ice remains on parts of our parking lots and school buildings, including roofs and overhangs. With temperatures expected to rise tomorrow, falling ice poses a risk to students and staff during arrival, dismissal, and outdoor transitions. Out of an abundance of caution, school will be closed tomorrow while custodial & maintenance crews continue to address these conditions. Student safety is always our top priority, and we appreciate your understanding as we take the necessary steps to ensure a safe return.

Pocahontas School District will be closed on Friday, January 30. Friday’s Highland basketball games and Saturday’s Brookland games have been postponed, as well. Updates will be shared when available.

❄️ School is out, Redskins! ❄️ Stay safe and warm. K–12 learning ideas: read, write, solve problems, and explore.