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.
Unplugged and learning! 🔢✏️
Mrs. Jones’ class took a break from Chromebooks to play multiplication games and use calculators to check their work.
Mrs. Jones’ class took a break from Chromebooks to play multiplication games and use calculators to check their work.
You’re invited! Come see Pocahontas High School!
As part of our 2025 Millage Campaign, we’re opening our doors for a community drop-in tour on Monday, October 27, from 6:00–7:00 PM.
Walk through our high school, see classrooms and facilities up close, and learn more about the proposed improvements that will impact students, staff, and our entire community.
This is a great opportunity to ask questions, see where updates are needed, and envision the future of education in Pocahontas.
As part of our 2025 Millage Campaign, we’re opening our doors for a community drop-in tour on Monday, October 27, from 6:00–7:00 PM.
Walk through our high school, see classrooms and facilities up close, and learn more about the proposed improvements that will impact students, staff, and our entire community.
This is a great opportunity to ask questions, see where updates are needed, and envision the future of education in Pocahontas.
✨Redskin Assembly Hall✨
Imagine a space where our students can gather for meals, assemblies, performances, and community events—all under one roof. With the 2025 Millage Campaign, that vision becomes reality through the new Redskin Assembly Hall.
This multipurpose space will feature a dedicated stage and gathering area designed to celebrate student achievement, showcase talent, and bring our school community together like never before.
Imagine a space where our students can gather for meals, assemblies, performances, and community events—all under one roof. With the 2025 Millage Campaign, that vision becomes reality through the new Redskin Assembly Hall.
This multipurpose space will feature a dedicated stage and gathering area designed to celebrate student achievement, showcase talent, and bring our school community together like never before.
Homecoming Week is NEXT WEEK — October 20–24!
Get ready for a week full of school spirit, fun dress-up days, and Redskin pride leading up to Friday night’s big game! We can’t wait to celebrate with everyone!
Get ready for a week full of school spirit, fun dress-up days, and Redskin pride leading up to Friday night’s big game! We can’t wait to celebrate with everyone!
Did you know? 📊
Pocahontas School District currently has one of the lowest millage rates among surrounding districts.
Even with the proposed millage increase, our rate would remain competitive with neighboring schools while allowing us to build safer, more modern learning environments for our students.
An investment in education is an investment in our community’s future.
Pocahontas School District currently has one of the lowest millage rates among surrounding districts.
Even with the proposed millage increase, our rate would remain competitive with neighboring schools while allowing us to build safer, more modern learning environments for our students.
An investment in education is an investment in our community’s future.
Weekly Newsletter!
Our MDW fundraiser orders and money must be turned into your child's teacher on Monday, October 13, 2025. Thank you for taking part in the fundraiser. Prizes will be announced next week.
Shannon Barr
🎉 It’s National Principals Month! 🎉
To our eight principals and assistant principals — thank you for the countless hours you pour into supporting students, empowering teachers, and building a culture where everyone can thrive. Your leadership makes all the difference!
Help us show them some love in the comments below! 👏
To our eight principals and assistant principals — thank you for the countless hours you pour into supporting students, empowering teachers, and building a culture where everyone can thrive. Your leadership makes all the difference!
Help us show them some love in the comments below! 👏
TOMORROW: 2025 Millage Campaign Informational Meetings
🕓 4:30 PM — During the Home Volleyball Game (PJHS)
🕓 6:00 PM — Pocahontas Community Center
Come learn, ask questions, and support our students! ❤️
🕓 4:30 PM — During the Home Volleyball Game (PJHS)
🕓 6:00 PM — Pocahontas Community Center
Come learn, ask questions, and support our students! ❤️
Our school counselors have been leading this month’s Capturing Kids’ Hearts lessons focused on Self-Direction — and our students are doing an incredible job! ❤️
✨ Mrs. Charla worked with 4th and 6th graders on making positive choices and learning self-control. Her 4th graders had fun with a “No Smiling Challenge” to practice focus, while her 6th graders explored what it means to choose the right path even when it’s difficult.
✨ Mr. Kalob led 5th graders through a teamwork and trust activity — one student guided another around the room while classmates created distractions.
✨ Mrs. Charla worked with 4th and 6th graders on making positive choices and learning self-control. Her 4th graders had fun with a “No Smiling Challenge” to practice focus, while her 6th graders explored what it means to choose the right path even when it’s difficult.
✨ Mr. Kalob led 5th graders through a teamwork and trust activity — one student guided another around the room while classmates created distractions.
