M.D. Williams Middle School

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.

The halls at M.D. Williams are buzzing again! Our faculty and staff returned from break refreshed and ready, preparing for an exciting second semester. We’re looking forward to welcoming our students back tomorrow and kicking things off strong!✏️📘

📅 Reminder: School resumes on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. We look forward to welcoming students back after the holiday break!

Congratulations to Lillian Lee in fifth grade for reading 600,000 words in Accelerated Reader! We are so proud of you!

Don't forget to bring money for movie day tomorrow (12-18-25).

Parents and Guardians — we want to hear from you. ❤️
M.D. Williams School invites our parents and guardians to take a few moments to complete this short survey focused on school culture and belonging.

Your feedback helps us continue building a welcoming, supportive environment for our students. Thank you for partnering with MDW.

🔗 https://app.ckh.org/public-survey/p3qv3an5

Don't forget that the business expo is tomorrow (12-16-25). Our 4th-6th grade GT students have been working hard to prepare and have created some amazing products to sell. Please bring small bills to pay with.

‼️No Redskin Academy This Week‼️

Last week’s Christmas celebration was full of smiles, games, and holiday magic! Our students had the best time together, and it was a beautiful reminder of what makes Pocahontas Schools so special — everyone belongs here. A big shout-out to our National Honor Society students for helping make the day unforgettable. Their kindness, encouragement, and willingness to jump in created such a welcoming atmosphere for all. We’re proud of the inclusive spirit that shines across our district every single day. ❤️✨

Students at M.D. Williams enjoyed some festive Reindeer Games, filled with laughter, teamwork, and holiday fun. It was a great way to celebrate the season and create special memories together at school.🎄✨

Our Pocahontas Junior High EAST program + high school students are broadcasting tonight’s home basketball game at 7:00 PM! Tune in to cheer on our teams and support these students as they gain hands-on experience in media and technology. 🎥 Tip-off: 7:00 PM 📍 Home game ▶️ Watch here: https://youtube.com/live/o6TcsX_URCc Be sure to follow along as we continue sharing their EAST journey! 👏

🧠🏆 4th Grade Quiz Bowl Success! 🏆🧠
Congratulations to our 4th Grade Quiz Bowl team for earning 3rd place out of 11 teams in this week's tournament! We’re proud of their hard work, quick thinking, and teamwork throughout the competition. Great job, kiddos — way to represent your school! ❤️✨