M.D. Williams Middle School

📢 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!

Early Release Wednesday Reminder!⏰

Tomorrow is an Early Release Wednesday for Pocahontas School District!

📍 Dismissal Reminders:
• PES: Car rider dismissal begins at 1:35 PM.
• MDW: Walkers heading to the church/funeral home parking lot will dismiss at 1:35 PM.
• All other students being picked up will dismiss at 1:45 PM.

Bus riders will remain on campus with supervised academic opportunities until regular dismissal time. Buses will run on their normal schedule.

Please make sure your student knows their dismissal plan for tomorrow! ❤️🤍

Homecoming Week may have kept us busy, but we couldn’t let this one go unrecognized!

Last week was National Custodian Appreciation Day, and we’re taking a moment to celebrate the incredible custodians across Pocahontas School District!

They’re often working behind the scenes, but the difference they make is seen every single day. From keeping our schools clean and welcoming to helping wherever they’re needed, we’re incredibly thankful for all they do for our students and staff.

We appreciate our PSD custodians — today and every day! ❤️🤍

PES - Jason Moore

MDW - Dennis Roush • Russell Evans • Hunter Roberts

PJHS - Steven Hull • JT Pratt

PHS - Shane Pratt • Kim Lewis

DISTRICT-WIDE - Rhyne Pratt

Thank you for all you do for PSD! ❤️🤍

HOMECOMING CORONATION — LIVE STREAM Can’t join us in person? Tune in LIVE for the 2026 PHS Homecoming Coronation beginning at 12:45 PM today! Watch live here: https://www.youtube.com/live/qWEysJP9UHY?si=BG7xVXfdNfVMEqgs

HOMECOMING UPDATE Homecoming Coronation will take place inside the PHS Gym at 12:45 PM today. Parents and guests attending Coronation are asked to sit on the home side of the gymnasium. Coronation will also be live-streamed for those unable to attend in person with a link shared soon. We are continuing to monitor weather conditions for the Homecoming Parade and will share an update as soon as a decision is made. Thank you for your patience as we adjust today’s Homecoming activities around the weather!

Parent Involvement Newsletter for October 2026

Congratulations to Timbrelynn Jackson on reading 400,000 words in Accelerated Reader! We are so proud of you!

📣 HOMECOMING SHIRT UPDATE Due to unforeseen circumstances, our Homecoming shirts have been delayed. They are expected to arrive by noon tomorrow and will be distributed as soon as they arrive. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding! ❤️🤍

Don't forget that the Scholastic Book Fair will be at M.D. Williams October 8-15, 2026. No cash or checks.

📣 Early Release Wednesday is TODAY!

Students will dismiss early today at 1:45 PM. Please review these campus-specific reminders:

🔴 PES: Five car lanes will be used, departing in order 1–5. Student checkouts should be completed by 1:15 PM.

🔴 MDW: Use the outer two lanes of the horseshoe. Walkers to the church and funeral home will be released at 1:35 PM.

🔴 PJHS: Use the inner two lanes of the horseshoe. Families picking up from both MDW and PJHS should use the MDW lanes.

🔴 PHS/PJHS: Please watch for the new traffic flow on Benbrock and follow posted directions.

🚗 Please remain in your vehicle, have car tags ready where applicable, and follow staff directions.

Thank you for helping us keep Early Release Wednesday running safely and smoothly!