M.D. Williams Middle School

Thank you everyone for picking up your child's pizza order. If you are missing any items please call Shannon Barr at 870-834-4586.

The CANOЕ bus will be double-routed this afternoon, Friday, October 23. Students riding this route may arrive home approximately 30 minutes later than usual. We appreciate your patience and understanding!

Final reminder: The MDW Little Caesers Fundraiser pick up will be today from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the lobby by the office.  If you need to arrange another pick up time please call Mrs. Barr 870-834-4586.

🍕 PIZZA KIT PICK-UP DAY! 🍕 The wait is over! It’s time to grab your delicious treats from our MDW Little Caesars Fundraiser. Thank you so much for supporting our school! Please check the details below to collect your orders: 📅 DATE: Friday, October 23, 2026 ⏰ TIME: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. 📍 LOCATION: In the main lobby (by the front office) Need a different time? If you aren't able to make it during this window, please reach out ahead of time to coordinate an alternative plan: Contact: Mrs. Barr 📞 Phone: 870-834-4586 See you there! 🎉

The MDW Little Caesers Fundraiser pick up will be Friday, October 23, 2026 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the lobby by the office.  If you need to arrange another pick up time please call Mrs. Barr 870-834-4586.

The PHS Cheerleaders are excited to host the Little Redskin Cheer Clinic on October 26 & 28 for students in grades K–6!

Participants will also have the opportunity to cheer alongside the PHS Cheerleaders at the November 5th football game! 🏈

⏰ October 26: After school until 5:00 PM
⏰ October 28: 3:30–5:00 PM
📍 PJHS Gym
💲 $25 per participant

The deadline to sign up is this Friday, October 23rd.

📢 WE'RE HIRING! | JOIN OUR TEAM! ❤️🤍

Pocahontas School District is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team! We currently have several positions available across the district.

📍 Current Openings:

Special Education Paraprofessional – 1:1 (PJHS)
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher (PES)
Special Education Paraprofessional – Self-Contained (PES)
Dyslexia Paraprofessional (PES)
Assistant Cheer Coach
Bus Driver

💻 Apply online: https://pocahontas.schoolspring.com/

The Little Redskin Cheer Clinic is coming up! PHS Cheerleaders will host the clinic on October 26 and 28 for students in grades K–6. Participants will also have the opportunity to cheer alongside the PHS Cheerleaders at the November 5 football game! 📅 October 26 & 28 ⏰ After school until 5:00 PM 📍 PJHS Gym 💲 $25 per participant Registration forms will be available soon! For now, families are encouraged to mark their calendars and be on the lookout for more information! ❤️🤍

📢 DISTRICT COMMUNICATION UPDATE Pocahontas School District is currently experiencing an outage affecting our phone and internet services. We are aware of the issue and appreciate your patience as we work toward restoring service. We will provide updates as more information becomes available. Thank you for your understanding!

Don't forget that the book fair will be open during parent/teacher conferences tomorrow at M.D. Williams from 1:30-7:00. No cash or checks.

📢 DISTRICT-WIDE SCHEDULE REMINDER! Pocahontas School District families, please take note of a few important schedule reminders for this week! 📌 Wednesday, October 14 (TODAY): NO Early Release Wednesday! All schools will follow their regular dismissal schedules. 📌 Thursday, October 15: Parent-Teacher Conferences! All schools will dismiss early. 📌 Friday, October 16 & Monday, October 19: NO SCHOOL for students! We encourage all families to take advantage of Parent-Teacher Conferences tomorrow. Thank you for helping us keep everyone informed! ❤️🤍

Don't forget that Thursday is the last day of the Scholastic Book Fair at M.D. Williams. Here is the link to set up an e-wallet. https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/mdwilliamsintermediatesch

📢 REDSKIN ACADEMY REMINDER!

Families, please remember that Redskin Academy will NOT be held on Thursday, October 15, due to Parent-Teacher Conferences.

Please make arrangements for your student's transportation and afternoon plans accordingly.

❤️🤍 Thank you for your understanding!

DISTRICT REMINDERS: OCTOBER 14–19!

A few important schedule reminders for Pocahontas School District families this week!

📌 NO EARLY RELEASE WEDNESDAY!
Wednesday, October 14, will be a regular school day with normal dismissal times.

📌 PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES
Thursday, October 15 | 1:30–7:30 PM

PES & MDW: Conferences are scheduled through your child's teacher or building office.

PJHS & PHS: Conferences will be held drop-in style. No appointment necessary!

⏰ EARLY DISMISSAL THURSDAY!
Students will dismiss at 1:30 PM on Thursday, October 15.

📌 NO SCHOOL OCTOBER 16 & 19!
Pocahontas School District will be closed to students on Friday, October 16, and Monday, October 19.

Please plan accordingly, and we look forward to seeing our families at conferences!

Pocahontas School District will hold Parent-Teacher Conferences this Thursday! We look forward to connecting with our families and discussing student progress and success. 📌 Conference Details by Campus: * PES & MDW: Conferences will be scheduled through teachers and office staff. * PJHS & PHS: Conferences will be drop-in style, with no appointment necessary. ⏰ EARLY DISMISSAL REMINDER: All district campuses will dismiss at 1:30 PM on Thursday, October 15. PES will begin dismissal slightly earlier to accommodate bus transportation. ‼️ Please note: There will be NO Early Release Wednesday this week or next week. Regular Wednesday dismissal schedules will apply. We appreciate our families and the important role you play in your child’s education. We look forward to seeing you Thursday!

📚 Investing in Our Teachers, Strengthening Our Classrooms!

Our instructional coaches, Monica Brewington and Wendy Roberts, are attending professional development focused on Jim Knight’s instructional coaching model, with Dr. Jim Knight and Dr. Mary Webb, Consultant.

Through this training, Monica and Wendy are gaining additional tools and strategies to provide ongoing support, collaboration, and professional growth for teachers across our district.

And because professional development can include a little friendly competition… congratulations to Monica on taking the win in the Rock, Paper, Scissors competition!

Learning, growing, and having a little fun along the way!

The Scholastic book fair is here! Visit http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/mdwilliamsintermediatesch to set up an e-wallet.

⏰ EARLY RELEASE WEDNESDAY | TODAY Just a reminder that today is an Early Release Wednesday! Students who are being picked up will dismiss early, while bus riders will remain on campus until regular bus routes begin. 📍 Campus Dismissal Reminders: • PES: Dismissal begins at 1:35 PM • MDW: Walkers to the church/funeral home parking areas will dismiss at 1:35 PM • MDW & PJHS: Early release car pickup begins at 1:45 PM • PHS: Early release begins at 1:45 PM 🚌 Buses will run at their regular times. Please follow all designated pickup routes and staff directions to help keep dismissal moving safely and smoothly.

💉 REMINDER: Flu Shots Tomorrow!

Flu shots will be given tomorrow, October 7, at PES and MDW.

Please remember that students must have both the flu consent form packet and FERPA form completed and returned in order to receive their flu shot.

📍 PJHS & PHS flu shots will be October 8.

Happy Coaches Day!

Today, we’re celebrating the coaches who give their time, energy, and heart to our student-athletes. From practices and game days to the lessons that go far beyond the scoreboard, thank you for the impact you make every day.

We appreciate all you do for our students and our Redskin programs!