Academic Award information!
Exploring Earth Systems in 6th Grade Science! 🌎
Ms. Edgar’s sixth graders wrapped up their Earth Systems unit with a hands-on transformation and simulation of the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs!
Students read informational texts and completed a “Two Truths and a Mystery” activity, wrote creative dinosaur stories using toy props, and took part in a science lab exploring the geosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere.
Ms. Edgar’s sixth graders wrapped up their Earth Systems unit with a hands-on transformation and simulation of the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs!
Students read informational texts and completed a “Two Truths and a Mystery” activity, wrote creative dinosaur stories using toy props, and took part in a science lab exploring the geosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere.
🌟 Celebrating Excellence in Education! 🌟
We are proud to recognize three outstanding Pocahontas School District educators who were recently honored at the Randolph County Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet:
🏆 Classified Staff Member of the Year: Daija Heavin
🏫 Secondary Teacher of the Year: Dedra Riggs
🍎 Elementary Teacher of the Year: Tracy Ballard
Each of these incredible educators represents the heart of our district — showing daily dedication, compassion, and excellence in serving our students and community. Please join us in congratulating them on this well-deserved recognition!
We are proud to recognize three outstanding Pocahontas School District educators who were recently honored at the Randolph County Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet:
🏆 Classified Staff Member of the Year: Daija Heavin
🏫 Secondary Teacher of the Year: Dedra Riggs
🍎 Elementary Teacher of the Year: Tracy Ballard
Each of these incredible educators represents the heart of our district — showing daily dedication, compassion, and excellence in serving our students and community. Please join us in congratulating them on this well-deserved recognition!
📣 Reminder!
Sign-ups for the Little Redskin Cheer Clinic are due Wednesday, October 29!
The clinic is open to students in grades K–6 and will be held November 3 & 5 after school until 5:00 PM at the PJHS Gym. Cost is $25 per participant.
Participants will perform with the PHS Cheerleaders at the home football game on November 6 at Schoonover Stadium! ❤️🖤
👉 Forms are available in all school offices. Questions? Contact Kim Nead at 870-892-4573 (ext. 4012).
📣 Join us this evening!
As you plan your Monday, make time to stop by Pocahontas High School for a Public Tour from 6:00–7:00 PM!
This drop-in event is part of our 2025 Millage Campaign and gives our community a chance to see firsthand the needs and opportunities within our high school facilities.
We invite you to come walk the halls, ask questions, and learn more about how these proposed improvements would impact students, staff, and our entire community.
🗓️ Monday, October 27
📍 Pocahontas High School
⏰ 6:00–7:00 PM (Drop-in style)
🏐 State Tournament Send-Off! ❤️🖤
Our Pocahontas High School Volleyball Team received a warm send-off this morning as they hit the road for the State Tournament! They’ll take on Baptist Prep at 2:00 PM in Wynne — and we’re cheering them on all the way! 🙌
Let’s show our support for these hardworking student-athletes and wish them the best of luck as they represent Pocahontas with pride and heart!
Our Pocahontas High School Volleyball Team received a warm send-off this morning as they hit the road for the State Tournament! They’ll take on Baptist Prep at 2:00 PM in Wynne — and we’re cheering them on all the way! 🙌
Let’s show our support for these hardworking student-athletes and wish them the best of luck as they represent Pocahontas with pride and heart!
As you plan your week, make plans to join us for a public tour of Pocahontas High School!
We invite our community to stop by on Tomorrow, October 27, for a drop-in style tour from 6:00–7:00 PM.
This is a great opportunity to see firsthand the areas of our campus connected to our 2025 Millage Proposal — and to learn more about how these updates would impact our students, staff, and community.
We invite our community to stop by on Tomorrow, October 27, for a drop-in style tour from 6:00–7:00 PM.
This is a great opportunity to see firsthand the areas of our campus connected to our 2025 Millage Proposal — and to learn more about how these updates would impact our students, staff, and community.
📸 Honoring Decades of Redskin Pride 📸
New decorative screens at Schoonover Stadium now showcase a visual walk through Redskin football history — beginning with the early years of the 1920s–1960s and continuing through the 1970s. ❤️🤍
Each panel captures unforgettable moments, proud traditions, and the community spirit that has filled our stands for generations. From vintage black-and-white photos to snapshots of Friday nights under the lights, these images remind us that Redskin pride runs deep. 🏈
Be sure to take a look next time you’re at the stadium — and stay tuned! Additional screens featuring more decades of Pocahontas football history are coming soon.
Congratulations to our PHS Marching Redskins for qualifying for the State Marching Assessment! 🥁
They’ll represent Pocahontas at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock on November 3rd.
We’re so proud of their hard work, dedication, and Redskin pride—let’s cheer them on as they prepare for the big stage!
Congratulations to Vivian Baltz in fourth grade for reading 400,000 words in Accelerated Reader! We are so proud of you!
Homecoming Spirit Ribbons and Tattoos!
🏫 You’re Invited: High School Tour Night 🏫
The Pocahontas School District invites our community to join us for a Public High School Tour on Monday, October 27, 2025, from 6:00–7:00 p.m.
This will be a drop-in style event, so feel free to come by anytime during that hour. Tour our current facilities, ask questions, and see firsthand the spaces where our students learn, grow, and lead each day.
We value transparency and community partnership — this tour is a great opportunity to learn more about our high school and the needs driving future facility planning.
The Pocahontas School District invites our community to join us for a Public High School Tour on Monday, October 27, 2025, from 6:00–7:00 p.m.
This will be a drop-in style event, so feel free to come by anytime during that hour. Tour our current facilities, ask questions, and see firsthand the spaces where our students learn, grow, and lead each day.
We value transparency and community partnership — this tour is a great opportunity to learn more about our high school and the needs driving future facility planning.
When people think of a new school gym, they often think only of games and practices. But here in Pocahontas, our gym will be so much more than that.
Every year, between 9,100 and 10,300 students should fill that space — not for sports, but for the moments that truly define their school experience. It’s where we would celebrate achievements, gather for assemblies, sing and play in concerts, cheer at pep rallies, and watch seniors cross the stage at graduation. It’s where our students come together to belong.
Currently, our students’ choices are limited and experiences like senior awards, the athletic banquet and even prom are held at the elementary school. A new gym isn’t just about new floors or seats - it’s about belonging. It’s about giving our students and families a safe, welcoming space to create memories that last far beyond the final bell.
Every year, between 9,100 and 10,300 students should fill that space — not for sports, but for the moments that truly define their school experience. It’s where we would celebrate achievements, gather for assemblies, sing and play in concerts, cheer at pep rallies, and watch seniors cross the stage at graduation. It’s where our students come together to belong.
Currently, our students’ choices are limited and experiences like senior awards, the athletic banquet and even prom are held at the elementary school. A new gym isn’t just about new floors or seats - it’s about belonging. It’s about giving our students and families a safe, welcoming space to create memories that last far beyond the final bell.
Please check backpacks for pictures that are being sent home this week. Group pictures/retakes are November 12, 2025.
This 2025 proposal is more focused — with a smaller millage increase, less state funding, and higher construction costs than in previous years.
It reflects today’s financial realities while maintaining our commitment to facilities that meet student needs — including Redskin Assembly Hall, a new gymnasium, and updated academic spaces that ensure safety and opportunity for every student.
Because our community’s strength begins in our schools.
It reflects today’s financial realities while maintaining our commitment to facilities that meet student needs — including Redskin Assembly Hall, a new gymnasium, and updated academic spaces that ensure safety and opportunity for every student.
Because our community’s strength begins in our schools.
This week, our faculty and staff participated in an additional Capturing Kids’ Hearts Traction Visit — a time for reflection, growth, and continued learning focused on strengthening relationships and building positive school culture.
Through this visit, our team explored new strategies to connect with students, reinforce social contracts, and create classrooms where every child feels valued and heard. We’re proud of our staff’s commitment to continuous growth! ❤️
Through this visit, our team explored new strategies to connect with students, reinforce social contracts, and create classrooms where every child feels valued and heard. We’re proud of our staff’s commitment to continuous growth! ❤️
Introducing Our M.D. Williams Student Ambassadors!
We’re proud to introduce our Student Ambassador Program — a group of student leaders chosen to represent M.D. Williams! These ambassadors were nominated by teachers and selected for consistently showing positive character, leadership, and school pride. 🌟
As ambassadors, they’ll help welcome new students, support school events, and set a positive example for others every day. We’re so proud of these young leaders and the heart they show for our school!
We’re proud to introduce our Student Ambassador Program — a group of student leaders chosen to represent M.D. Williams! These ambassadors were nominated by teachers and selected for consistently showing positive character, leadership, and school pride. 🌟
As ambassadors, they’ll help welcome new students, support school events, and set a positive example for others every day. We’re so proud of these young leaders and the heart they show for our school!
100 GOOD NEWS CALLS HOME! 🎉📞
Our M.D. Williams administrators set a goal to make 100 positive phone calls home — and they did it! 🙌
That’s 100 students celebrated, 100 families smiling, and 100 reminders that great things are happening every single day at M.D. Williams!
We’re so proud of our students and staff for making kindness, effort, and positivity a daily priority.
Our M.D. Williams administrators set a goal to make 100 positive phone calls home — and they did it! 🙌
That’s 100 students celebrated, 100 families smiling, and 100 reminders that great things are happening every single day at M.D. Williams!
We’re so proud of our students and staff for making kindness, effort, and positivity a daily priority.
Our PHS football players spent the morning greeting M.D. Williams students — opening doors, giving high-fives, and spreading Redskin spirit all around!
Even Superintendent Dr. Arbuckle joined in on the fun! 🙌
What an awesome way to kick off the day — big thanks to our players for showing leadership, kindness, and school pride!
Even Superintendent Dr. Arbuckle joined in on the fun! 🙌
What an awesome way to kick off the day — big thanks to our players for showing leadership, kindness, and school pride!
How School Construction Funding Really Works
Community members have asked important questions about how school construction is funded and why districts don’t simply “save up” for large projects.
These informational pieces outline the basic structure of school facility funding — including how local building funds, state partnership funds, and long-term bonds work together — and why rising construction costs make long-term saving alone challenging.
Our goal is to help the community understand how the facility funding mechanism works, not to advocate for or against any specific millage change. We appreciate your engagement and welcome your questions as we continue planning responsibly for the future of our schools.
Community members have asked important questions about how school construction is funded and why districts don’t simply “save up” for large projects.
These informational pieces outline the basic structure of school facility funding — including how local building funds, state partnership funds, and long-term bonds work together — and why rising construction costs make long-term saving alone challenging.
Our goal is to help the community understand how the facility funding mechanism works, not to advocate for or against any specific millage change. We appreciate your engagement and welcome your questions as we continue planning responsibly for the future of our schools.
