This week is National FFA Week so it makes sense our CTE teacher spotlight for today is Mr. James! Mr. James teaches Ag Mechanics, Ag Metals, Ag Structures, and Agri Business Management.
Thank you Mr. James for your dedication to our students!
Based on the predicted forecast for Tuesday, February 18th, PSD will be prepared for an early release, if necessary. Times set forth for an early release will be determined by the hourly forecast tomorrow to ensure all students and staff are able to get home safely. Please monitor notifications through any of the following sources: the PSD App, KAIT, the district Facebook pages, PSD website and our local radio stations.
Our next CTE teacher spotlight is Ms. Crutcher! She teaches Cybersecurity I, Programming I, and Journalism (Yearbook).
Thank you Ms. Crutcher for your work with our students!
P.S. - If you or someone you know owns a business and would like to purchase a business ad for the yearbook, please contact us for more info at 870-892-4573 ext 4003. Thank you!
Our next CTE teacher spotlight is Mrs. Hall! Mrs. Hall teaches Keycoding, Survey of Business, Business Procedures, Business Law I and II, and Business Intelligence.
Thank you Mrs. Hall for your dedication to our students!
February is Career and Technical Education(CTE) Month. Throughout the month, we will be spotlighting our CTE teachers. We appreciate their work with our students and providing them education for their various career and technical fields!
Our first spotlight is Mrs. Blalock! She teaches Survey of Business, Computerized Accounting I and II, and Business Intelligence.
Mrs. Audumn Vickrey and her AP Environmental Science class , were recently awarded a grant for over $5,000 through the Arkansas Game and Fish Wildlife Education Grant Program. This funding, provided by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, the Arkansas Rural Development Commission, and the Department of Commerce Division of Rural Services, will be used to enhance hands-on learning experiences for students. With new microscopes, sensors, and water testing kits, students will have the opportunity to conduct in-depth water observation studies, fostering a deeper understanding of environmental science and conservation. We are excited to see the impact this grant will have on future learning!
There will be no deliveries on Valentine's day. There is a fundraiser going on right now until the 12th that a student can purchase a Crush soda or Hershey kisses for another student. These will be handed out on Valentine's day.
We are proud to announce our FBLA District II Spring Conference competitor results:
Job Interview- 1st place - Ms. Carli Chester
Visual Design- 1st place- Ms. Ashley Baltz, Ms. Blair Baxley, & Ms. Abby Liebhaber
These students will advance to the state level in each of the above events.
It is National School Counselor week, so we wanted to share a little post for one of the best!!
Mrs. Stewart is a valuable part of Pocahontas High school. She goes above and beyond for both staff and students. We would be lost without her. Thank you Mrs. Stewart for all you do!!!
Prom will be here before you know it!
January is School Board Appreciation Month. School board members play a vital role in the development of our community both now and in the future. Please take a moment to learn more about your Pocahontas School Board.
Reminder that FAFSA Night will be tonight in the PHS Library!
The students in Mrs.Williamsons class took advantage of the snow and made snowcream! This was a first for many students.
Help us get Mr.Helms to take the plunge!!
Parents and guardians,
Please see the following newsletter in regard to report cards and testing data that was sent home today.
Thank you!
The nurse will begin BMI screening for 10th grade students in the coming weeks. If you do not want your child to be screened, a written note must be turned into the nurse by February 1, 2025.
Friday's boys basketball games against Brookland have been moved to Thursday due to incoming weather. Thursday will now be a four game night. Order of games will be Jr Girls, Jr Boys, Sr Girls, Sr Boys starting at 4:00pm. There will be NO 7th grade girls or boys games.
The Academic Assembly has been moved to January 17th. It will take place in the PHS gym during 3rd hour (start time 10am). Parents and guardians are welcome to attend.
Hope everyone had a good break!! School will be back in session Tuesday!!
Mrs. Williamson's Lifespan Development classes have had their hands full with their real care babies. These robotic babies have been all over the school the last few weeks teaching many teens all about how babies act!
Here are some teachers and staff proudly showing them off