ACT Aspire testing will begin on Monday, November 16th and go through Thursday, November 19th. Virtual students that are coming on campus will need to arrive at 8:00 a.m. on their appointed day. Virtual students that are off campus will need to get in touch with their teachers to get their testing information. Testing days are as follows: Monday-3rd grade,... READ MORE >

Picture retakes will be tomorrow, 11/12/2020 from 8 to 11 for students that are onsite. Virtual students should arrive at 11 a.m. if they are needing retakes. READ MORE >

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Parents: The office will need to be made aware of any changes in regards to onsite or virtual for the 2nd nine weeks. Please make any changes by 2:00pm on Wednesday, November 4th. READ MORE >

Just a reminder: We cannot accept outside deliveries (flowers/gifts). Lunch/food deliveries are also not allowed. Students who normally bring lunch will be required to eat in the cafeteria should they forget their lunch box. There is a doorbell on the front door in which we will interact with parents, counselors, visitors, etc since we cannot allow you into the... READ MORE >

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In response to parent questions concerning virtual learning, I have created a video that I hope will make this topic clearer to everyone. If you want to choose virtual learning for the upcoming school year, please fill out the survey labeled Virtual School Option below the video. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3NTNRDT READ MORE >

Pocahontas School District is excited to announce that we now have free public WiFi internet access in our parking lots on our main campus. Drive up to the MDW/PJHS circle or the big lot across from the high school beside the business building, and connect to "PSD Public WiFi". This will grant you high speed internet for school related purposes only. There is... READ MORE >

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A Three week speed and strength development program for all athletes (Male and female) in grades 3-12July 8th-11th, 15th-18th, 22nd-25th.Grades 10-12 - 8:00am to 8:50amGrades 7-9 - 9:00am to 9:50amGrades 3-6 - 10:00am to 10:50amMore details can be found here. READ MORE >

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MD Williams is working to reestablish the PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) at the beginning of the next school year, August 2019. Parents are invited to come to an introductory meeting Wednesday, May 15th at 4:00 pm in the MD Williams Library. The following will be discussed: The function of the PTO within the schoolFrequency of meetings held throughout the... READ MORE >

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Parents: Please be advised that the upcoming Student-Led Conferences are Next Thursday evening from 3:30 pm - 7:30 pm. There will be NO EARLY DISMISSAL on that day. Have a wonderful weekend. READ MORE >

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The Academic Awards Assembly will be held Tuesday, January 8th in the MD Williams Gym. Below is the schedule.8:00 am - 4th Grade9:00 am - 5th Grade10:00 am - 6th Grade1:00 pm - 3rd Grade READ MORE >

The Holiday Band Concerts are scheduled to be held in the Junior High Gym Thursday, December 13th. 6th grade begins at 6:30 pm, followed by the PJHS Band and then PHS Band. READ MORE >

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Mrs. Nova will be hosting a book fair beginning Monday, October 15-18. Parent Night will be on Thursday evening, 18th. READ MORE >

(01.01.18) Monday; Kick-off (01.02.18) Tuesday, Twinkie Day(01.03.18) Wednesday, Color War Day(01.04.18) Thursday, Mix-Match Thursday(01.05.18) Friday, Red -n- White School Spirit READ MORE >

The PHS Booster Club is taking orders on "Redskins Nation" apparel. Money must be turned in with order to Monica Brewington by September 21st. Forms will be sent home on Tuesday, September 4th.A form is also attached for your convenience. READ MORE >

Above is details regarding the upcoming school year and plans for GT. READ MORE >

Monica Brewington has a few Tip-off T shirts still available and will be selling them for $5. If you would like one contact her at MDW. Thanks! READ MORE >

Parents of Students in grades 3-6th:There will be a Master Survivor Summer Camp beginning Monday, June 18th - Friday, June 22nd. For additional information and for a registration form log on under MDW Documents. READ MORE >

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Friday, March 16th 8:00 - 6th grade9:00 - 5th grade10:00 - 4th grade1:00 - 3rd grade READ MORE >

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Dr. SEUSS! Theodor Seuss Geisel was an American author wrote more than 60 children's books under the pen name Doctor Seuss. On Friday, March 9, 2018, M.D. Williams will celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday by having a: “SHOW OFF YOUR SEUSS for a Buck Day.” You may dress as your favorite Seuss character OR wear silly socks; You may wear his... READ MORE >

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Cookie Dough Fundraiser selling date is February 6th - 21st. If a student sells 25 or more items, you will receive your choice of a Drone or Kindle. Students who sell 15 or more items, they will receive VIP seating at the upcoming Magic Show. All MDW student-body will attend the show.Fundraising money is due on Wednesday, February 21st. READ MORE >

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Year books are on sale in the MDW Library... Deadline to order is March 16th. Please see Mrs. Johnson for your order form. Lunch Charges may be paid online at EZschoolpay.com or you may send a check to Ms. Annie in the Cafeteria. Thank you! STUDENT DROP-OFF: Parents for the safety of your children, please do not drop off or pick your child up in the parking... READ MORE >

The PHS Booster Club is selling Tip-Off t shirts? They are $12 and $13 for XXLarge & XXXLarge, if you are interested in buying one please contact Monica Brewington, 5th grade. 5th & 6th grade Quiz Bowl, December 8th.5th & 6th grade Spelling Bee, December 11th. Student Body Holiday Incentive Field Trip @ ASU Lady Redwolves on December 14th. Band Concert in the... READ MORE >

MD Williams honored our local Veterans on Friday, November 10th, during our yearly Veteran’s Day Program & reception hosted by the Student Council. We would like to thank our veterans for their service and contribution to our freedom! READ MORE >

Tomorrow afternoon, Friday, November 10, 2017, the District has numerous activity trips which will necessitate the need to run a delayed regular route after school. Students who ride the "Duck" bus will remain on campus, in the PJHS Cafeteria, until the "Car" route has been completed and the driver returns to transport those on the "Duck" route. Therefore,... READ MORE >

November 10th, @ 8:15 am Veteran's Day Program in the MDW Gym November 16th @ 6 pm Science Family Night Pocahontas Public Schools Thanksgiving Holidays Pocahontas Public Schools will be closed for the Thanksgiving holidays November 20-24, 2017.Pocahontas Public Schools will re-open on Monday, November 27, 2017 READ MORE >

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5th Grade Dare Picnic has been delayed until about 9:30 am due to the potential weather. The picnic will be rescheduled if lightening is in the area after 10:00 Am. Please contact the school if you have any questions or concerns. READ MORE >

MD Williams 5th and 6th grades will be hosting the first annual History Fair: When: Thursday, May 18th.Set-up: 7:30-8:00 am Where: MDW GymViewing: 8:00 - 12:50Judging: 12:50 - 2:00Scoring: 2:00 - 2:30Awards: 2:30 - 3:00Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend and support the students. READ MORE >

Congratulations to the 6th grade band members who participated in the Regional Solo Festival last night. The band brought home 40 red medals for Excellent performances, and 165 blue medals for Superior performances. 6th grade medalists are: Abigail Finney, Conner Grist, D'Andre Swerengen, Ethen Foster, Berlin Ivy, Michael Pyles, Noah Sandoval, Kayden Wessell,... READ MORE >

April 19th: Project Fair for grades 3-6 in the MDW Gym hosted by 7th grade students. April 21st: Earth Day @ ASU April 25th: Rewards Day for Fundraiser Participants featuring Randall Eller. April 25th: Early dismissal @ 2:25 pm for all students due to SEGP conferences @ Jr. High and High School. April... READ MORE >

Next week activities include but are not limited to the following:Wednesday, 4/12/17; Popcorn Orders will be delivered to MDW.Thursday, 04/13/17; Band Meeting, (3:30-5:30 pm) for students with Step-up Instruments.Friday, 04/14/17; No School in observance of Good Friday. School resumes on Monday, April 17th. *Upcoming the following week:Tuesday, 04/25/17; Early... READ MORE >

Student-Led Conferences are being held this evening, March 16th, beginning at 3:30 - 7:30 pm. School will be dismissed at 2:25 today.March 17th, 2017: MDW Movie Day... concessions are $1 movie sponsored by MDW Student Council.Spring Break is March 20 - 24th. Have a Safe break!ABBIT Assemblies: March 31st. 8 am: 6th grade9 am: 5th grade10 am: ... READ MORE >

Student Council Movie day will be Friday, March 17.All concessions will be $1.00.Movie times will be as follows:8:00 - 9:45 - 3rd Grade - RIO 29:50 - 11:30 - 6th Grade - Underdog Kids11:45 - 1:30 - 4th Grade - RIO 21:35 - 3:10 - 5th Grade - Underdog Kids READ MORE >

March 31st 20176th Grade: 8:00 am5th Grade: 9:00 am4th Grade: 10 am3rd Grade: 12:00 pm READ MORE >

MD Williams will not be in session on Monday, 20th, in observation of President's Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, 2/21/17. Thank you and have a safe weekend! READ MORE >

MD Williams Intermediate School2301 North ParkPocahontas, AR 72455Valentine Day Deliveries2/1/17To Whom it May Concern:Valentine Day deliveries have, over the last few years, become problematic due to the unregulated delivery times. The elementary system, Preschool to Sixth grade would like to request the following delivery scheduled.M.D. Williams will accept... READ MORE >

Attention Parents & Students: There are to be no breakable items, oversized items or balloons on the school buses. Please keep this in mind when sending Valentine's Day items to your student. Your student's safety is our first priority.... Tracy Ingram, Transportation Director. READ MORE >

Pocahontas Community Night @ High School Gym February 7th 2017 @ 6:00 P.M.see Documents for announcement flyer on the webpage (bottom) READ MORE >

MDW Library is currently selling Yearbooks. Sales will continue through March 17th. Parents: we have an outstanding amount of lunch charges in the cafeteria. Please make arrangements with Annie Vance to clear up your child's account. Thank you.January 21, 2017: Cheer Clinic, 9 am - 12 pm, in the PJH Gym.Tutoring begins again on Monday, January 23rd. ... READ MORE >

NWEA Testing still going on this week! ACT Aspire Testing begins tomorrow and will continue thru this week. ABBIT Assembly has been rescheduled for Friday, 01/13/17. Times are as follows:6th Grade: 8 am5th grade: 9 am4th Grade: 10 am3rd Grade: 12:00 pm READ MORE >

Monday, December 12th: Band Christmas Concert in the MDW Gym beginning at 6:30 pm. Students will need to be here at 6 pm. Thursday, December 15th: Student Holiday Incentive Movie Day in Paragould. Student Only Activity!Friday, December 16th: Student Council Movie Day in the MDW Gym. READ MORE >

Welcome back from the Thanksgiving Holiday Break. Today's announcements include:Tutoring resumes this week, Monday - Thursday.November 29th: 4th Grade Field Trip to the Wings of Honor Museum READ MORE >

TIME CHANGES for ABBIT Assembly November 17th, 20169:00 - 9:45 - 6th Grade10:00 - 10:45 - 5th Grade12:00 - 12:45 - 4th Grade1:00 - 1:45 - 3rd Grade READ MORE >

November 13th: Belles of Christmas Beauty Pageant (MDW Gym)November 15th: 5th Grade Flag Presentation (group 1 @ 1pm) & (group 2 @ 2 pm)November 16: 6th Grade Field Trip to ASU STEM Winter Carnival. 9 am - 2 pmNovember 17th: ABBIT Assembly November 18th: 3rd Grade Field Trip to Downtown Historical Museum 5th Grade Field Trip... READ MORE >

"Wear a Costume for a Buck" Day will be Monday, October 31st, and the proceeds from that event will be donated directly to Arkansas Children's Hospital. Student Council will also host "Movie Day" on Monday and the schedule will be as follows:Movie Schedule8:00 - 9:45 - 3rd Grade9:50 - 11:30 - 6th Grade11:45 - 1:25 - 4th Grade1:30 - 3:05 - 5th Grade READ MORE >

Monday, October 31st, is going to be a ghoulish day.Student Council will sponsor a "Wear a Costume for a Buck" day. The students will pay $1 to wear an appropriate/fun costume to school on Monday. This money will go to a charity yet to be determined.There will also be a movie presented in the gym. The movie is free, but concessions will be $1 each.If you have any... READ MORE >

Life Touch will be here on the 12th of October to take school pictures. Packs will be coming home this week.. Homecoming is scheduled for October 14th. The following days have been designated for spirit week. Mr. Fish strongly requests that students do not come to school with face paint. Monday, October 10: Olympic Rings; "match your class colors" ... READ MORE >

2016 HOMECOMING SHIRTST-SHIRT$10 Youth Small-Adult XL $12 2XL & 3XLBASEBALL STYLE SHIRT (White w/Black sleeves)$15 Youth Small-Adult XL $17 2XL & 3XL FRONT BACKAll orders are due Friday, October 7th at 12:00pm. These may be purchased from Mr. Phelps at PHS or Coach Brooks at PJHS. READ MORE >

See you at the Pole is a national event that will be held next Wednesday, September 28th at 7 am in front otf the MD Williams School. SYATP is a time of student-led prayer for our nation, community, and school. You and your children are invited to attend. Donuts will be served immediately following the prayer time. The following is a link to pre-order the... READ MORE >

Reading for Education Program begins on Monday, Sept. 19th. Envelopes deadline is September 23rd. Envelopes will be addressed "Attention Parents".The Sock-it-to-em Sock Drive is still going on and the last day to donate items to your class will be Sept. 23. Thanks to all those who have donated thus far. MDW is collecting tabs for the Arkansas Children's... READ MORE >

3rd Grade Teachers and Students would like to extend their appreciation to each of the grandparents attending today's program in the cafeteria. MD had approximately 250 honorees in attendance. READ MORE >

Mrs. Monica Brewington is selling the Kick-off shirts for $10. She has the shirts in her classroom ranging from least to greatest in size: Youth Large and 3XXX.NWEA TESTING will begin on Sept. 12th thru Sept. 19th.LifeTouch will be here to take school pictures on October 12th. Re-takes will be on October 26th. Hand-out reminders will be given at a later date. READ MORE >

The M.D. Williams Staff would like to welcome back to school all of our wonderful Scholars! We wish to encourage our parents to update any personal information such as a change in address, telephone numbers or individuals assigned to the pick-up list. This will allow the nurse and the office to reach you in case of an emergency. Also, parents please be ready... READ MORE >

Pocahontas Public School Child Nutrition Department announces the new web based school meal application process available now for applying for free/reduced school meals. Also available is the website for online payments for school meals. All may be accessed on the Pocahontas School District website. For more information or questions call Patty Moore @ 870-892-4573... READ MORE >

The official app for Pocahontas School District allows users direct access to the most recent news, announcements and event calendars. Don't miss out on any important notifications. Users may also access the directory of district faculty and staff, find the location of school events, contact staff and departments, follow athletic scores and updates, and much... READ MORE >

March 12th:Little Miss Redskin Pageant 1 pm in the MDW GymMarch 14th:Starburst Performance (in the gym) 8:30 am = 5th & 6th Grades12:30 pm = 3rd & 4th GradesFund Raiser Monies Due today in the Library. See Mrs. Johnson!March 16th:Business Expo (GT Students) Bus leaves at 7:30 am.5th & 6th Grade ACT Practice Testing (students who will be participating... READ MORE >

March 1-14, 2016M.D. Williams Fund Raiser is going on now. Reader's Cafe purchases can be made on or before March 14th. Order forms and money are due back on Monday, March 14th. Order delivery date to be announced at a later date.March 2, 2016: Infrastructure Testing with 3rd & 5th Grade Students.March 3, 2016:Life Touch will be here to take individual... READ MORE >

February 19th: 5th & 6th Grade Students will host Muffins for Moms in the MDW Cafeteria beginning at 7:30 am.February 22nd: Pocahontas Dental Smiles will be here to present Dental Health for 4th Grade Students during their activity hour. February 23rd: LifeTouch will be here today taking Class... READ MORE >

The Pocahontas School District Technology Department is proud to announce the launch of the 1:1 Chromebook Program at MD Williams Intermediate Campus. This means that every classroom at MD Williams contains enough Chromebooks for each student. The students will no longer have to share a Chromebook or wait for a Chromebook to become available for them to use. This... READ MORE >

Valentine Day DeliveriesTo: Parent's & Guardians,Valentine Day deliveries have, over the last few years, become problematic due to the unregulated delivery times. The elementary system, Preschool to Sixth grade would like to request the following delivery scheduled.M.D. Williams and Alma Spikes will accept deliveries between 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. on Friday,... READ MORE >

January 25th: Randolph County Spelling Bee, held in the MDW Gym.January 29th: ABBIT PROGRAM 3rd grade: 8:30 am 4th grade: 9:30 am 6th grade: 10:30 am 5th grade: 1 pm READ MORE >

January 18th, NO SCHOOL in observance of Martin Luther King DayJanuary 19th, Randolph County Spelling Bee in the MDW Gym beginning at 6 pm.January 22, ABBIT Program in the MDW Gym: 3rd grade: 8:30 4th grade: 9:30 6th grade: 10:30 5th grade: 1 pm READ MORE >

January 11th - Tutoring Resumes January 18th 2016 NO SCHOOL, in observance of Martin Luther King Day.January 19th, 2016 Randolph County Spelling Bee hosted by M.D. Williams in the Gym beginning at 6 pm.January 22, 2016 ABBIT ProgramJanuary 27th, 2016 Elementary Chess Tournament at the Northeast Arkansas Educational Coop in Walnut Ridge. READ MORE >

PHS Student Ambassadors of Randolph County Chamber of Commerce, Ian Allred, Noah Bandy, Braden Lindner, Ty McDonnough, Lacey Moore and Adrian Rutter are collecting donations on behalf of Friends of Pocahontas Animal Control (FOPAC). Please help by bringing in donations of dog food, cat food, litter, collars, blankets, treats etc. for our four legged friends. ... READ MORE >

Please remember to set your clocks back 1 hour on Sunday in observance of Daylight Savings Times. READ MORE >