M.D. Williams Middle School

Pocahontas School District students in grades 5–12 are invited to be part of our Redskins Shooting Team! No experience is required—beginners are welcome. Students will learn trap shooting in a safe, supervised environment while building skills in safety, focus, responsibility, and teamwork. Participants will also have opportunities to practice, compete, and participate in local and state events.

🗓 Sign-Up Deadline: January 30
📱 Scan the QR code on the flyer to register (district email required)

For more information, contact Mr. James at travis.james@pocahontaspsd.com.

January is School Board Appreciation Month, and we are grateful for the dedicated leadership and service of our Pocahontas School District Board of Education.

Jennifer Rawls, Brent Massey, Chad Overman, Gary Cole, and Chris Robinson—thank you for your leadership, service, and commitment to supporting student success and strengthening our schools. Our district is better because of your willingness to serve.

We appreciate you—this month and always!

Welcome back! 🎉 Today marks the start of an exciting new semester, and we’re so happy to have our students back on campus. Here’s to fresh starts, new goals, and a great spring semester ahead. ❤️📚

📌 Reminder for Redskin Academy Families ONLY- the after school program will remain closed this week (January 6–January 9). Redskin Academy will resume Monday, January 12.

The halls at M.D. Williams are buzzing again! Our faculty and staff returned from break refreshed and ready, preparing for an exciting second semester. We’re looking forward to welcoming our students back tomorrow and kicking things off strong!✏️📘

📅 Reminder: School resumes on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. We look forward to welcoming students back after the holiday break!

Congratulations to Lillian Lee in fifth grade for reading 600,000 words in Accelerated Reader! We are so proud of you!

Don't forget to bring money for movie day tomorrow (12-18-25).

Parents and Guardians — we want to hear from you. ❤️
M.D. Williams School invites our parents and guardians to take a few moments to complete this short survey focused on school culture and belonging.

Your feedback helps us continue building a welcoming, supportive environment for our students. Thank you for partnering with MDW.

🔗 https://app.ckh.org/public-survey/p3qv3an5

Don't forget that the business expo is tomorrow (12-16-25). Our 4th-6th grade GT students have been working hard to prepare and have created some amazing products to sell. Please bring small bills to pay with.

‼️No Redskin Academy This Week‼️

Last week’s Christmas celebration was full of smiles, games, and holiday magic! Our students had the best time together, and it was a beautiful reminder of what makes Pocahontas Schools so special — everyone belongs here. A big shout-out to our National Honor Society students for helping make the day unforgettable. Their kindness, encouragement, and willingness to jump in created such a welcoming atmosphere for all. We’re proud of the inclusive spirit that shines across our district every single day. ❤️✨

Students at M.D. Williams enjoyed some festive Reindeer Games, filled with laughter, teamwork, and holiday fun. It was a great way to celebrate the season and create special memories together at school.🎄✨

Our Pocahontas Junior High EAST program + high school students are broadcasting tonight’s home basketball game at 7:00 PM! Tune in to cheer on our teams and support these students as they gain hands-on experience in media and technology. 🎥 Tip-off: 7:00 PM 📍 Home game ▶️ Watch here: https://youtube.com/live/o6TcsX_URCc Be sure to follow along as we continue sharing their EAST journey! 👏

🧠🏆 4th Grade Quiz Bowl Success! 🏆🧠
Congratulations to our 4th Grade Quiz Bowl team for earning 3rd place out of 11 teams in this week's tournament! We’re proud of their hard work, quick thinking, and teamwork throughout the competition. Great job, kiddos — way to represent your school! ❤️✨

❄️💙 M.D. Ambassadors Spreading Warmth! 💙❄️

Some of our M.D. Williams Ambassadors spent time decorating boxes for the Warm Hands, Warm Hearts Winter Drive! Their creativity helped prepare our collection areas—and now we’re ready to begin gathering donations.

We’re collecting new winter hats, gloves, socks, and small blankets to help keep students warm this season. If you’d like to contribute, donations can be dropped off in the M.D. office or sent with your child.

Thank you for helping us spread warmth and kindness in our school community! ✨🧤🧦

Grab your Redskin gear while the holiday savings last! Don’t miss out on fan favorites for everyone on your list. 🎄✨ 🛍️ Shop here: https://football.1stplacespiritwear.com/sites/AR/Pocahontas/Pocahontas+High+School?utm_source=shortcode&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=school-direct

🍽️✨ Fun Happenings in the MDW Cafeteria ✨🍽️

At M.D. Williams, the cafeteria has become a lively spot for students thanks to daily riddles with small prizes and festive seasonal decorations. These simple additions bring a little extra fun to lunchtime and give students something to look forward to each day.

We love seeing the creative ways our school spaces continue to engage students throughout the day!

📣 Redskin Fans — Here are your winter sports schedules! Screenshot them so game times and locations are right at your fingertips.📱✔️ As you’re planning, don’t forget tonight’s band concert and upcoming band events like All-Region auditions and more. Let’s show up for our student-athletes and our musicians all season long. ❤️