📣 Early Release Wednesday Reminder
Tomorrow is Early Release Wednesday! Students will dismiss at 1:45 PM.
Families are encouraged to review dismissal plans with their students ahead of time and be prepared for increased traffic around our campuses during dismissal.
As always, please be patient, follow staff directions, and allow a little extra time as we work to keep dismissal safe and running smoothly.
Thank you for your continued cooperation!
Tomorrow is Early Release Wednesday! Students will dismiss at 1:45 PM.
Families are encouraged to review dismissal plans with their students ahead of time and be prepared for increased traffic around our campuses during dismissal.
As always, please be patient, follow staff directions, and allow a little extra time as we work to keep dismissal safe and running smoothly.
Thank you for your continued cooperation!
Congratulations to Bridgid Hick for reading 400,000 words in Accelerated Reader! We are so proud of you!
No worries if you already placed an online picture order. The order will automatically be switched to the new picture date November 12, 2026.
Homecoming Week is here, and we’re looking forward to a great week across Pocahontas School District!
Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to participate in this week’s Homecoming Dress-Up Days and show their Redskin spirit.
Check out your building’s graphic below for the dress-up theme for each day.
🌴 Bringing the Heat in Redskin Paradise!
We’re looking forward to a great week of traditions, school spirit, and Homecoming fun! ❤️🤍
Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to participate in this week’s Homecoming Dress-Up Days and show their Redskin spirit.
Check out your building’s graphic below for the dress-up theme for each day.
🌴 Bringing the Heat in Redskin Paradise!
We’re looking forward to a great week of traditions, school spirit, and Homecoming fun! ❤️🤍
The Scholastic Book Fair will be at M.D. Williams from 8:00-3:00 October 8-15, 2026. E-wallet, credit or debit card only (no cash or checks) The book fair will be open from 1:30-7:00 during parent/teacher conferences on October 15, 2026.
Because of homecoming week dress up days, individual pictures for M.D. Williams will be rescheduled for November 12, 2026. Sorry for the inconvenience.
M.D. Williams Fundraiser Reminder
Money Due: October 2nd
Final Order will be placed October 5th
Delivery Date: Week of October 19th-23rd
The actual delivery date will be posted when it is set.
Make sure the student's name is on the order form with the money turned in.
Please see the graphic below for a Redskin Academy announcement!
Mrs. Thielemier’s students put their science skills to work investigating four mystery metals! Students tested and identified different physical properties, then compared their findings to a reference sheet to determine the identity of each metal.
A great example of hands-on learning and problem-solving in action!
BUS ROUTE UPDATE
Please be advised that the CANOE and FLOWER bus routes will be double routed this afternoon and are expected to run approximately 30 minutes late.
Thank you for your patience and understanding!
❤️🤍 SHOW YOUR REDSKIN SPIRIT!
Get ready for game day and support our students at the same time!
🎨 PHS Art Club will be selling Redskin pins.
🎓 Project Graduation will be selling temporary tattoos and spirit ribbons.
Be sure to grab your favorites, show your Redskin pride, and support these student organizations!
❤️🤍 Go Redskins!
💉 SCHOOL FLU CLINICS
Flu vaccination clinics will be held at Pocahontas School District in October.
📅 October 7: Pocahontas Elementary & M.D. Williams Intermediate
📅 October 8: Pocahontas Junior High & Pocahontas High School
Consent packets will be sent home with students in the coming days. Parents/guardians who would like their student to receive a flu vaccine during the school clinic must complete and return both the flu consent form packet AND the FERPA form.
Please be watching for these forms to come home with your student this week!
Flu vaccination clinics will be held at Pocahontas School District in October.
📅 October 7: Pocahontas Elementary & M.D. Williams Intermediate
📅 October 8: Pocahontas Junior High & Pocahontas High School
Consent packets will be sent home with students in the coming days. Parents/guardians who would like their student to receive a flu vaccine during the school clinic must complete and return both the flu consent form packet AND the FERPA form.
Please be watching for these forms to come home with your student this week!
It’s almost one of our favorite weeks of the year at Pocahontas School District, and we’re ready to bring the heat in REDSKIN PARADISE! ❤️
🏝️ 2026 HOMECOMING: REDSKIN PARADISE
🔥 “Bringing the Heat in Redskin Paradise!”
Homecoming Week is September 28–October 2, and we’re looking forward to a full week of Redskin spirit across the district!
Check out the graphic below for your building’s dress-up days and start planning those Homecoming Week outfits!
Dress up. Show your spirit. Bring the heat.
It’s almost Homecoming Week in REDSKIN PARADISE!
🏝️ 2026 HOMECOMING: REDSKIN PARADISE
🔥 “Bringing the Heat in Redskin Paradise!”
Homecoming Week is September 28–October 2, and we’re looking forward to a full week of Redskin spirit across the district!
Check out the graphic below for your building’s dress-up days and start planning those Homecoming Week outfits!
Dress up. Show your spirit. Bring the heat.
It’s almost Homecoming Week in REDSKIN PARADISE!
Early Release Wednesday is TODAY!
⏰ Early dismissal begins at 1:35 PM for PES and MDW car riders utilizing the church and funeral home pickup locations. All other early release dismissal is at 1:45 PM.
🚌 Buses will run at their regularly scheduled times. Students remaining on campus will participate in supervised educational activities.
Thank you for your continued cooperation!
📢 EARLY RELEASE WEDNESDAY REMINDER!
Pocahontas School District will have Early Release Wednesday tomorrow, September 23, at 1:45 PM!
-Please communicate dismissal plans in advance.
-Have car tags ready and follow staff directions during pickup.
-Student checkouts should be completed by 1:15 PM.
-Buses will run at their regular times, and students remaining on campus will participate in supervised educational activities.
Thank you for your continued cooperation!
📚 MDW | PROGRESS REPORTS
Progress reports are now available for families to view in Home Access Center (HAC).
Parents and guardians are encouraged to log in and review their student’s current progress.
Thank you for staying connected and involved in your student’s education! ❤️
Progress reports are now available for families to view in Home Access Center (HAC).
Parents and guardians are encouraged to log in and review their student’s current progress.
Thank you for staying connected and involved in your student’s education! ❤️
🎉 CONGRATULATIONS!
Please join us in congratulating Jennifer Smith, Katie Clark, and Donna Lemmons on receiving their certificates of completion for the ADE DESE CNU Culinary Directions Manager Certification Program!
Over the past three years, these ladies have invested their time in professional growth, sharpening their culinary skills, learning new techniques, and bringing fresh ideas back to our school kitchens.
Their commitment to continued learning is another example of the care and dedication our School Nutrition Team brings to serving our students each day.
We are proud of Jennifer, Katie, and Donna for this accomplishment and for representing Pocahontas School District so well!
Congratulations, ladies!
Please join us in congratulating Jennifer Smith, Katie Clark, and Donna Lemmons on receiving their certificates of completion for the ADE DESE CNU Culinary Directions Manager Certification Program!
Over the past three years, these ladies have invested their time in professional growth, sharpening their culinary skills, learning new techniques, and bringing fresh ideas back to our school kitchens.
Their commitment to continued learning is another example of the care and dedication our School Nutrition Team brings to serving our students each day.
We are proud of Jennifer, Katie, and Donna for this accomplishment and for representing Pocahontas School District so well!
Congratulations, ladies!
🍎 DID YOU KNOW?
Breakfast and lunch are FREE for all Pocahontas School District students!
Students also have second-chance breakfast opportunities during the school day, helping make sure our students have an opportunity to start their day fueled and ready to learn.
Even though meals are free, meal applications are still important! Completing the annual application helps our district maintain the programs that make free meals for ALL students possible.
MDW families, please take a few minutes to complete yours today!
👉 https://secure.ezmealapp.com/ApplicationScreen.aspx
Every completed application helps support our schools! ❤️
Breakfast and lunch are FREE for all Pocahontas School District students!
Students also have second-chance breakfast opportunities during the school day, helping make sure our students have an opportunity to start their day fueled and ready to learn.
Even though meals are free, meal applications are still important! Completing the annual application helps our district maintain the programs that make free meals for ALL students possible.
MDW families, please take a few minutes to complete yours today!
👉 https://secure.ezmealapp.com/ApplicationScreen.aspx
Every completed application helps support our schools! ❤️
Wingard will take individual pictures at M.D. Williams on Thursday, October 1, 2026. Order forms will be sent home next week. You can order online at INTER-STATE.COM/ORDER
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Celebrating Progress. Continuing the Work.
We have some good news to celebrate in Pocahontas!
Over the past several years, our district has been intentional about building a more consistent approach to teaching and learning. We have developed a districtwide strategic plan, strengthened curriculum and instructional resources, expanded the use of student data, and worked to create greater consistency in what we expect students to learn and how we respond when they need additional support.
We developed a plan, and our teachers, staff, and administrators have been doing the hard work of putting that plan into practice. Now, we are beginning to see encouraging evidence of progress.
Our 2025–26 results show:
-The percentage of students reaching Levels 3 and 4 increased in ELA, math, and science.
-Our district Achievement score increased to 86.29, its highest level in the past three years.
-In math, the percentage of students in our lowest 25% meeting their growth target increasing to 55.60%.
-Our Success Ready score reached its highest level in the past three years, while progress toward Merit and Distinction increased to 67.94%.
These results are worth celebrating. They represent students learning, teachers responding to student needs, and staff throughout our district working every day to create better opportunities for kids.
They also remind us that the work is not finished. Some areas improved significantly, while others show us where we need to continue focusing our attention.
Our goal is simple: to be better today than we were yesterday and better tomorrow than we are today.
We developed a plan. We are working the plan. We are seeing progress. And we will continue learning, responding, and improving.
Today, we celebrate our students and staff. Tomorrow, we keep working..
We have some good news to celebrate in Pocahontas!
Over the past several years, our district has been intentional about building a more consistent approach to teaching and learning. We have developed a districtwide strategic plan, strengthened curriculum and instructional resources, expanded the use of student data, and worked to create greater consistency in what we expect students to learn and how we respond when they need additional support.
We developed a plan, and our teachers, staff, and administrators have been doing the hard work of putting that plan into practice. Now, we are beginning to see encouraging evidence of progress.
Our 2025–26 results show:
-The percentage of students reaching Levels 3 and 4 increased in ELA, math, and science.
-Our district Achievement score increased to 86.29, its highest level in the past three years.
-In math, the percentage of students in our lowest 25% meeting their growth target increasing to 55.60%.
-Our Success Ready score reached its highest level in the past three years, while progress toward Merit and Distinction increased to 67.94%.
These results are worth celebrating. They represent students learning, teachers responding to student needs, and staff throughout our district working every day to create better opportunities for kids.
They also remind us that the work is not finished. Some areas improved significantly, while others show us where we need to continue focusing our attention.
Our goal is simple: to be better today than we were yesterday and better tomorrow than we are today.
We developed a plan. We are working the plan. We are seeing progress. And we will continue learning, responding, and improving.
Today, we celebrate our students and staff. Tomorrow, we keep working..
