M.D. Williams Middle School

📢 Friendly Reminder!

Pocahontas School District will be in session this Friday, April 3. We’ll see everyone at school!

🚍 Transportation Update

The Camel bus will be double routed today and is expected to run approximately 30–35 minutes late.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

M.D. Williams Library extends a heartfelt THANK YOU to our school community! We're incredibly proud of our readers and grateful for your support, which made our fundraiser a success. Our students had a wonderful time reading. Student's read for 4,431 minutes and raised $1,728.75. We are saving up to buy a book vending machine to promote reading and good behavior. Thanks again, M.D. Williams Library

Redskin Academy after-school program schedule update: Please see the posted schedule for details.

Spring Break is wrapping up, and we can’t wait to see our students back tomorrow! ☀️
School will resume as normal — let’s finish the year strong, Redskins! ❤️

M.D. Williams Library readers need to make sure to spend their RAT Bucks by Tuesday, March 31st, 2026. Any RAT Bucks not spent by Tuesday, March 31st, 2026 will no longer be available. The prize store cannot be reopened once it is closed. All prizes will be shipped to the school. https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/login/ Thanks so much, M.D. Williams Library

Spring Break mode: ON ☀️ Enjoy the week, Redskins! ❤️ We’ll see you back at school on Monday, March 30.

Great things are happening at M.D. Williams! Staff gathered after school to share celebrations, successes, and all the positive moments happening across campus.

🚨Redskin Accademy Announcement🚨

NHS Toy Drive for St. Jude Children’s Hospital

Our National Honor Society is currently hosting a toy drive to support the patients at St. Jude Children’s Hospital! We are accepting new gift donations through Friday, April 24, and our NHS officers will personally deliver the items on April 29.

To ensure all donations meet hospital guidelines:
✔️ No liquids or items with batteries
✔️ No soft or plush toys (for sanitation purposes)

For a full list of approved items, visit: https://www.stjude.org/get-involved/other-ways/volunteer-at-the-hospital/donate-toys.html

Donations can be dropped off at any building office or turned in to Mr. or Mrs. Murray. Thank you for helping our students make a meaningful impact for children in need!

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

The community is invited to celebrate culture and heritage at Islander Night tomorrow at M.D. Williams School from 2:00–5:00 PM.

This special event will feature traditional foods, cultural dances, and displays that highlight Islander heritage for everyone to enjoy. It’s a great opportunity for our community to come together, learn, and celebrate the rich cultures represented in our district.

We hope to see you there!

Students from M.D. Williams recently had the opportunity to compete in a chess tournament, putting their strategy, focus, and critical thinking skills to the test. We’re proud of the effort they showed while representing our school and gaining valuable experience through competition. Great job to all of our students who participated! 👏♟️

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!

For families like Carla Wiseman and Kristen Thielemier, Pocahontas is more than a workplace — it’s home. Carla has dedicated decades to serving students in our district, while Kristen, a proud PHS graduate, returned to raise her family and give back to the community that helped shape her life.

When you choose Pocahontas, you’re choosing a community that invests in students, supports families, and builds lasting connections.

📝 School Choice Deadline: June 1

Choose Opportunity. Choose Pocahontas. Choose to be a Redskin.

We're thrilled to announce that our Read-A-Thon is underway! We're counting on you to make it a success. If you haven't already, please take a moment to activate your child’s personal reader page by clicking on the following link: https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/xnRHlv?utm=email It only takes a minute or two, and your support will greatly assist us in meeting our financial goals. Our reading goal is 75,000 minutes. We need every student to read at least 15 minutes each day through March 20, 2026. Don't forget to log your minutes. Thank you for your help in reaching our goal. M.D. Williams Library

We want to recognize these students and staff members who were caught showing kindness and helping others at M.D. Williams. Small acts of kindness can make a big difference and help make our school a better place.

Kindness matters! Keep up the great work!

Would you like to win an all-expense paid trip to Walt Disney Theme Park for your family? We'd love to make that dream come true! Our school is holding a Read-A-Thon Fundraiser, and it's a fantastic opportunity for your child to raise money while enjoying their favorite books. As a special bonus, any child who sends 10 text messages through their dashboard to promote our fundraiser will automatically be entered into a nationwide drawing for a magical trip for four to Walt Disney Theme Park. We'll select one lucky winner each season from all the Read-A-Thons held during that season. To create your student account, click on the link below (less than 5 minutes): https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/xnRHlv/2?utm=email Thank you for your support, Warm regards, M.D. Williams Library

Students in Mr. Taylor’s 4th grade science class recently took learning on the move with a fun scavenger hunt around the classroom! As they searched for clues, students explored different types of rocks while staying actively engaged in the lesson.

Thanks to everyone who supported the Scholastic Book Fair at M.D. Williams! We were able to get $2,000.00 worth of books from the book fair. If any of our students were unable to purchase a book, please have them check the little free library in front of M.D. Williams.