Pocahontas High School

🏀📣 Game Day Information 📣🏀
Our Redskins are on the road TONIGHT at Blytheville!

⏰ Games begin at 4:00 PM
• Junior Girls
• Junior Boys
• Senior Girls
• Senior Boys

🎟 Tickets must be purchased in advance:
👉 https://gofan.co/app/school/AR19314

👜 Please note: Clear bag policy will be enforced at the venue.
Good luck to our teams — travel safe and cheer loud! ❤️

🔥📅 A LOOK AHEAD — REDSKIN FANS! 📅🔥

Get ready for a big stretch of action ahead! 🏀🏊‍♂️
Away games, home match ups, and a swim meet are all on deck this week. Let’s show up, cheer loud, and support our Redskins! ❤️👏

🌴🔥 THE JUNGLE WAS ELECTRIC LAST NIGHT! 🔥🌴

Huge shoutout to the students who showed up, brought the energy, and made The Jungle come alive at last night’s game — that atmosphere matters, and you proved it! 👏🏀

Now let’s keep that momentum going TONIGHT 👇

Boys Home Games vs. Gosnell
7th Grade • Junior High • Senior High
⏰ Starting at 5:00 PM
🏖 Theme: BEACH

The Jungle is a student-only section, and it’s all about:
📣 Loud cheers
💥 Positive energy
🏀 Creating a true home-court advantage

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parents and community members, thank you for continuing to support our students by sitting in the general seating areas.

Let’s do it again.
Let’s get louder.
Let’s keep The Jungle electric!

🎶 Band Shoutout! 🎶
We’re proud of our Pocahontas band students who earned honors and are participating in the All-Region Band Clinic today and tomorrow.

Their involvement reflects dedication, practice, and a commitment to excellence. Best of luck as they represent our school! 🎺🥁🎷

The 2026 School Choice application window is NOW OPEN! 🎉
We can’t wait to welcome our future Redskin families to Pocahontas School District!

🗓 School Choice Deadline:
Applications are due by June 1

👉 Apply and learn more here:
🔗 School Choice Transfer Application:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Files/School_Choice_Transfer_Application_(8)_COMM.pdf

🔗 School Choice FAQ:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Files/FAQ_School_Choice_(3)_OSCPE.pdf

Have questions or need assistance?
📍 Pocahontas School District
📞 870-892-4573

We look forward to welcoming you!

🌴🔥LET’S RE-ENERGIZE THE JUNGLE🔥🌴 The Jungle has always been part of Pocahontas — now it’s time to fill it with student energy again! For home games, The Jungle will be roped off as a student-only section to help rebuild the excitement, involvement, and school spirit that make our gym such a great place to play and cheer. TONIGHT’S DETAILS: 🇺🇸 Theme: USA 🏀 Girls Home Game vs. Gosnell ⏰ Starting at 5:00 PM This space is for: 📣 Student voices 💥 High energy 🏀 Creating a home-court atmosphere 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parents & community members: thank you for supporting our students by sitting in the general seating areas and helping our student section thrive. Let’s pack The Jungle. Let’s bring the energy. Let’s show our pride.

⏰ Reminder: Pocahontas High School Academic Assembly🎓📣 🗓 Friday, Jan. 16 ⏱ 8:45 AM 📍 High School Gymnasium Let’s celebrate our students’ hard work and achievements! 🎉📚👏

Redskins in Action Today!🏀🏊‍♀️

🏀 Girls Basketball (Home)
The Lady Redskins host Gosnell tonight with 7th grade, Junior High, and Senior High teams in action. 🕔 Game time begins at 5:00 PM

🏊‍♀️ Swim Meet (Away)
Our swim team will compete today in Paragould.

Good luck to all our student-athletes competing today—let’s show our Redskin pride! ❤️

Our Senior Advisory Council met last week, providing an opportunity for students to share their perspectives, ideas, and feedback on important topics impacting our school.

These conversations reflect our commitment to listening to student voice and valuing their role in shaping a positive school culture. We appreciate our seniors for speaking up, engaging thoughtfully, and helping move our school forward.

🎉❤️ A New Student-Powered Initiative at PHS! ❤️🎉 We are excited to introduce the Redskin Rest Stop! The Redskin Rest Stop is a student-run shop that provides a convenient place for staff to grab snacks and drinks throughout the day. This initiative gives students valuable, hands-on experience in customer service, money handling, stocking, and organization while applying real-world skills in an authentic setting. 👏 Thank you to our dedicated staff for supporting this project and to our students for their hard work in bringing it to life. We’re proud of the teamwork and innovation that make opportunities like this possible at PHS! ❤️

Pocahontas High School will host an Academic Assembly this Friday, Jan. 16 at 8:45 AM in the high school gymnasium.

During the assembly, we will celebrate:
🏅 Character Trait Award nominees
📚 All A’s and A/B Honor Roll students
🎓 Senior Academic Award recipients
✅ Perfect Attendance

We look forward to recognizing the hard work and dedication of our students!

Pocahontas boys basketball is on the road tonight at Highland!

🕔 Start Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Highland
🏀 Teams Playing:
• 7th Grade Boys
• Junior High Boys
• Senior High Boys

👀 Heads up: Girls basketball will be back in action Thursday, and there are more exciting games coming up later this week. Stay tuned and come support our student-athletes! ❤️

📌 Parent Notice – 10th Grade BMI Screening

In the coming weeks, the school nurse will begin BMI screenings for 10th grade students.
If you do not want your child to be screened, a written note must be turned in to the nurse by February 1, 2026.

Please contact the school nurse if you have any questions.

📣 We’re Hiring! 📣
The Pocahontas School District currently has employment opportunities available for individuals interested in joining our team, including:

• ELL Coordinator
• PJHS Custodian
• Special Education Paraprofessional – PES
• Special Education Paraprofessional – PJHS
• Substitute Custodians
• Substitute Bus Drivers

If you’re passionate about supporting students and making a difference, we encourage you to apply!

👉 View openings and apply online:
https://pocahontas.schoolspring.com/

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!

🎉 Happy National Career Coach Day! 🎉
Today we’re celebrating Allison Swann, our Career Coach, for the meaningful role she plays in helping students explore career options, set goals, and prepare for life after graduation. We’re grateful for her dedication and the positive impact she has on our students every day! 💼✨

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.

The 2026 Pocahontas High School Football Schedule is here, and we’re ready for another exciting season under the Friday night lights!

📅 Check out the full schedule below and mark your calendars
🏟️ Home games, Homecoming, and Senior Night included
📣 Let’s pack the stands and support our Redskins all season long!

Aug 20 – 7:00 PM vs Walnut Ridge
Aug 28 – 7:00 PM @ Thayer
Sept 4 – 7:00 PM @ Salem
Sept 11 – 7:00 PM vs Brookland
Sept 18 – Open
Sept 25 – 7:00 PM vs Gosnell
Oct 2 – 7:00 PM vs Westside (Homecoming)
Oct 9 – 7:00 PM @ Forrest City
Oct 16 – 7:00 PM vs Highland
Oct 23 – 7:00 PM @ Blytheville
Oct 30 – 7:00 PM @ Southside
Nov 5 (Thursday) – 7:00 PM vs Trumann (Senior Night)