M.D. Williams Middle School

The Scholastic Book Fair at M.D. Williams closes at 2:00 p.m. today. No cash or checks

💛 Celebrating Kindness at M.D. Williams 💛

We are proud to recognize our Kindness Character Trait winners at M.D. Williams! These students consistently show compassion, respect, and care for others, making our school a brighter place each day.

Redskins Academy will be closed today and tomorrow!

Mark your calendars! Community in Action Day is coming to Pocahontas School District on April 11, 2026, from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM at the M.D. Williams / Junior High Loop! Bring the whole family and enjoy: 🍔 Food Trucks 🏰 Bounce Houses 🎟️ Prizes 🐐 Petting Zoo …and so much more! This will be a great day to connect, celebrate, and enjoy time together as a community. We hope to see you there!

In honor of Black History Month, students in our Redskin Academy after-school program learned about Faith Ringgold. They enjoyed her powerful children’s book, Tar Beach, and explored how storytelling and art can come together in meaningful ways.

Inspired by Ringgold’s story quilts, our students created their own “story quilts” featuring images and ideas that represent what matters most to them. ❤️

The Camel Bus will be double routed this afternoon and will run 30-35 minutes late. Please contact your building office no later than 2:30 to make any necessary transportation changes. We appreciate your continued support and understanding.

The Scholastic book fair will be open during parent/teacher conferences at M.D. Williams Thursday from 3:30-6:30 and Friday from 9:00-2:00. No cash or checks. Parents can use a debit or credit card. Here is the link to create an e-wallet for students https://www.scholastic.com/bf/mdwilliamsintermediatesch

Congratulations to Beckett Stewart in fourth grade for reading 400,000 words in Accelerated Reader! We are so proud of you!

Congratulations to Violet McCleskey in sixth grade for reading 1,000,000 words in Accelerated Reader! We are so proud of you!

👑 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

6th Grade Families – It’s Time to Start Thinking About 7th Grade!

The transition from 6th grade to junior high is an exciting milestone, and we want to make sure our students and families feel informed and prepared.

Mrs. Phelps, PJHS Counselor, has created a helpful video that walks you through the transition process, what to expect, and important information for the upcoming school year.

🎥 Watch the video here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jlU5FfeuiFRdBUZs4Nz6a5Kyk3-44nPO/view?usp=drive_link

Additional information and resources can also be found on the PJHS Counseling webpage:
https://www.pocahontaspsd.com/o/district/page/pjhs-counseling

We encourage all 6th grade parents and students to review this information as we prepare for this next step. We look forward to welcoming our future junior high students at Pocahontas School District!

Collaboration + creativity + critical thinking = a powerful STEAM experience!

Ms. Tanner and Ms. Ballard teamed up to blend architecture and mathematics during STEAM time in Ms. Ballard’s homeroom. Students designed and built their very own towns using correct ratios while applying skills on the coordinate plane.

Hands-on learning like this brings math to life in meaningful ways.
Now we’re just hoping the city stands! 🏗️🏙️

Our Character Trait of the Month is kindness, and we are so proud to celebrate these students who were caught being kind and helpful at M.D. Williams! 💛
Kindness truly matters — and you are shining examples of it!

The Scholastic Book Fair will be at M.D. Williams February 20-27, 2026. (no cash or checks) Here is the link to set up an e-wallet. https://www.scholastic.com/bf/mdwilliamsintermediatesch

Small acts. Big impact. ❤️ Our M.D. Williams lunch crew is helping create a positive environment in the best way. A simple note of kindness can turn someone’s whole day around. We are grateful for staff members who go the extra mile to make our school a place where every child feels seen, valued, and supported.

Students in Ms. Brewington’s class recently enjoyed a special treat thanks to Nicole Trublood, who generously donated cookie decorating kits from her bakery.

The kids had so much fun decorating their own cookies with icing and sprinkles — and showing off their creative designs!

Today we celebrate School Resource Officer Appreciation Day and the incredible officers who serve Pocahontas School District each and every day.

Officer Catherine Young, Officer Michael Elledge, and Officer KC Starr are more than a badge in our buildings. They show up with steady leadership and genuine care. We also extend our appreciation to Officer Gage Matthews for always stepping in when needed and supporting our district.

Thank you for keeping our campuses safe, and being part of the Redskin family.❤️

A warm salute to our nation's great leaders - Happy Presidents' Day

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. 💫