Parents please be advised the Camel bus is being double routed and will run 30 minutes later this afternoon.
Don't forget that group pictures and individual retakes by Wingard are on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. Group picture envelopes were sent home this week. You can order individual retakes at INTER-STATE.COM/ORDER
Use order code: 0258MWB
Please let the homeroom teacher know if any of our students need retakes.
🎳Striking Up Fun and Friendship🎳
Several of our students participated in Special Olympics Bowling this week — showing incredible effort, teamwork, and sportsmanship on and off the lanes!
We’re so proud of these athletes for representing Pocahontas with big smiles, determination, and Redskin pride. A huge thank-you to the staff and volunteers who made this memorable day possible!❤️🖤
Several of our students participated in Special Olympics Bowling this week — showing incredible effort, teamwork, and sportsmanship on and off the lanes!
We’re so proud of these athletes for representing Pocahontas with big smiles, determination, and Redskin pride. A huge thank-you to the staff and volunteers who made this memorable day possible!❤️🖤
Weekly Newsletter!
Understanding the Ballot
We want to take a moment to clarify what voters will see on the ballot for the upcoming Pocahontas School District Millage Election.
The only change being proposed is a 2.95 mill increase to fund the new Pocahontas High School campus and competition gym/safe room.
Current millage rate: 32.81 mills
Proposed increase: 2.95 mills
New proposed total: 35.76 mills
While the ballot lists several millage numbers, those additional figures are not new proposals — they represent existing debt service mills that the district is already paying on previously approved bonds.
In short — this election is about one single proposal:
➡️ A 2.95 mill increase to fund the construction of new Pocahontas High School projects.
We remain committed to being transparent and clear about what’s being proposed. If you have any questions, please visit www.pocahontaspsd.com or email psdmillage@pocahontaspsd.com.
🇺🇸 M.D. Williams Veterans Day Program 🇺🇸
Our school community is proud to come together once again to honor those who have served. This student-led program features our own students, the PHS Band, and special guest speakers Mr. Kevin Rhodes and Sergeant Leslie Barnett Sr., who will also share a special display for guests and students to enjoy.
We’re grateful to the VFW 4556 Color Guard, Gold Star Families, and the Five Rivers Daughters of the American Revolution for joining us in this meaningful event.
📅 Tuesday, November 11 | 8:30 a.m.
📍 M.D. Williams School
A reception will follow the ceremony to honor our veterans.
Our goal each year is simple: that every veteran leaves knowing how deeply we appreciate them. ❤️🤍💙
Our school community is proud to come together once again to honor those who have served. This student-led program features our own students, the PHS Band, and special guest speakers Mr. Kevin Rhodes and Sergeant Leslie Barnett Sr., who will also share a special display for guests and students to enjoy.
We’re grateful to the VFW 4556 Color Guard, Gold Star Families, and the Five Rivers Daughters of the American Revolution for joining us in this meaningful event.
📅 Tuesday, November 11 | 8:30 a.m.
📍 M.D. Williams School
A reception will follow the ceremony to honor our veterans.
Our goal each year is simple: that every veteran leaves knowing how deeply we appreciate them. ❤️🤍💙
Partnership in Action!
We are excited to continue our sixth-year partnership with Williams Baptist University and welcome their Introduction to Education students into our schools.
These future educators observed English Language Development (ELD) classes taught by Mrs. McCallister (K-6) and Mrs. Washburn (7-12). ELD provides our multilingual learners with direct instruction in the language skills they might not acquire through everyday interactions, helping them succeed academically and beyond.
We're proud to support the next generation of teachers while showcasing Mrs. McCallister's and Mrs. Washburn's effective instructional practices that help our multilingual learners thrive!
We are excited to continue our sixth-year partnership with Williams Baptist University and welcome their Introduction to Education students into our schools.
These future educators observed English Language Development (ELD) classes taught by Mrs. McCallister (K-6) and Mrs. Washburn (7-12). ELD provides our multilingual learners with direct instruction in the language skills they might not acquire through everyday interactions, helping them succeed academically and beyond.
We're proud to support the next generation of teachers while showcasing Mrs. McCallister's and Mrs. Washburn's effective instructional practices that help our multilingual learners thrive!
We are aware of the issue and working to get it resolved. Thank you for your patience.
Pocahontas School District is looking for dedicated and compassionate substitute school nurses to join our team! If you're a licensed nurse who loves working with children and wants a flexible schedule, we’d love to hear from you.
Requirements:
🩺 Current RN or LPN license
🗓️ Availability during school hours (as needed)
❤️CPR certification
Whether you're retired, semi-retired, or just looking for extra hours, this is a great way to make a difference in your community!
Requirements:
🩺 Current RN or LPN license
🗓️ Availability during school hours (as needed)
❤️CPR certification
Whether you're retired, semi-retired, or just looking for extra hours, this is a great way to make a difference in your community!
Students in Ms. Jones’s class took a pause to create Veterans Day posters for the hallways. Each poster is a special way to show gratitude and respect. We love seeing our students express appreciation through creativity and kindness! 💙❤️
Don't forget that the Little Caesars Pizza Delivery is today (11-5-25). Pickup will from 3:30-4:30 in the MDW lobby.
The Little Caesars Pizza Delivery will be Wednesday, November 5th. Pickup will be Wednesday, November 5th from 3:30-4:30 MDW lobby.
☁️ Making Clouds in a Jar! 💧
In Ms. Thielemier’s class, students began learning about the water cycle and brought science to life! 🌦️ Using jars to represent the atmosphere, students created their own clouds in a jar to see how water vapor collects, holds moisture, and eventually releases it as precipitation—just like real rain! A little food coloring helped them visualize the water droplets as their clouds became saturated.
In Ms. Thielemier’s class, students began learning about the water cycle and brought science to life! 🌦️ Using jars to represent the atmosphere, students created their own clouds in a jar to see how water vapor collects, holds moisture, and eventually releases it as precipitation—just like real rain! A little food coloring helped them visualize the water droplets as their clouds became saturated.
Spirit ribbons and tattoo information. Will be for sale on Thursday, November 6th. They will be sold for $1. All proceeds go to Project Graduation.
November Parental Involvement Newsletter
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.
Our EAST program has designed something truly special — introducing Car Line Reading Moments! 🚗✨
So, what is it?
It’s a radio frequency program (98.1 FM) that plays short, family-friendly literacy prompts while you wait in the car line! Each week features different focuses and fun, easy-to-do activities that help families build reading, listening, and communication skills together.
The goal is simple but powerful — to create supportive, engaging moments that make literacy a natural part of everyday family life. ❤️
We’re so proud of our EAST students for bringing innovation, technology, and learning together to benefit our entire district community!
So, what is it?
It’s a radio frequency program (98.1 FM) that plays short, family-friendly literacy prompts while you wait in the car line! Each week features different focuses and fun, easy-to-do activities that help families build reading, listening, and communication skills together.
The goal is simple but powerful — to create supportive, engaging moments that make literacy a natural part of everyday family life. ❤️
We’re so proud of our EAST students for bringing innovation, technology, and learning together to benefit our entire district community!
🎉 Little Redskin Cheer Clinic Starts Today! 🎉
Our PHS Cheerleaders are excited to welcome all participants for the Little Redskin Cheer Clinic this afternoon at the PJHS Gym! The clinic will run after school until 5:00 PM today and again on Wednesday.
We can’t wait to see all the Redskin spirit shining bright as our young cheerleaders learn, practice, and prepare to perform at Thursday night’s home football game! ❤️🤍
Our PHS Cheerleaders are excited to welcome all participants for the Little Redskin Cheer Clinic this afternoon at the PJHS Gym! The clinic will run after school until 5:00 PM today and again on Wednesday.
We can’t wait to see all the Redskin spirit shining bright as our young cheerleaders learn, practice, and prepare to perform at Thursday night’s home football game! ❤️🤍
Group pictures and retakes by Wingard are November 12, 2025. Please check backpacks for group picture order forms that will be sent home this week. You order individual retakes at INTER-STATE.COM/ORDER
Use code: 0258MWA
✨ Learning in Full Glow! ✨
Ms. Edgar’s class took learning to a whole new level by transforming their classroom into a neon glow room! With black lights, bright colors, and glowing activities all around, students dove into lessons that were both engaging and unforgettable.
We love seeing creativity shine (literally!) at M.D. Williams! 💡
