PHS Seniors have the opportunity to order their Class of 2027 Signature Shirt, featuring the signatures of members of this year’s senior class!
Several options are available, including T-shirts, long-sleeve shirts, sweatshirts, and hoodies.
Order deadline: Tuesday, September 15
The online store will close after September 15 to ensure orders arrive in time for Homecoming, so don’t wait!
🛒 Order here: https://stores.rawkimprinting.com/PHSRedskins
Class of 2027, grab yours before the store closes!
Several options are available, including T-shirts, long-sleeve shirts, sweatshirts, and hoodies.
Order deadline: Tuesday, September 15
The online store will close after September 15 to ensure orders arrive in time for Homecoming, so don’t wait!
🛒 Order here: https://stores.rawkimprinting.com/PHSRedskins
Class of 2027, grab yours before the store closes!
Bus Route Update
The Flower and Canoe bus routes will be double routed this afternoon and are expected to run approximately 25–35 minutes late.
Thank you for your patience and understanding!
There will be no Early Release today, Wednesday, September 9. All Pocahontas Public Schools campuses will follow their regular dismissal schedules.
Thank you for helping us spread the word and plan accordingly!
Pocahontas students and coaches enjoyed attending the Randolph County Chamber of Commerce 1st Friday Coffee, sponsored by First Horizon Bank and Lighthouse Coffee!
It was a great opportunity to connect with community members, learn more about Randolph County, and share about the programs and opportunities happening at Pocahontas Schools.
We’re proud to see our students and coaches representing Pocahontas in our community. Go Redskins! ❤️🤍
🇺🇸 LABOR DAY | NO SCHOOL MONDAY
Pocahontas School District will be closed Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.
Students will return to school on Tuesday, September 8.
⚠️ IMPORTANT REMINDER: Because this is a shortened school week, there will be NO Early Release Wednesday next week.
Wednesday, September 9, will follow a NORMAL school day schedule with regular dismissal times. Buses will also run on their normal schedule.
Enjoy the long weekend, Redskins! ❤️🤍
Pocahontas School District will be closed Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.
Students will return to school on Tuesday, September 8.
⚠️ IMPORTANT REMINDER: Because this is a shortened school week, there will be NO Early Release Wednesday next week.
Wednesday, September 9, will follow a NORMAL school day schedule with regular dismissal times. Buses will also run on their normal schedule.
Enjoy the long weekend, Redskins! ❤️🤍
📣 EARLY RELEASE WEDNESDAY | PHS
Today is Early Release Wednesday!
⏰ Early release begins at 1:45 PM.
💬 Families, please make sure your student knows their dismissal plan for today. We understand plans can change, but communicating ahead of time helps everyone know what to expect.
📚 Students remaining on campus will continue to be engaged in educational activities until regular dismissal, and buses will run at their normal times.
Thank you for helping us make Early Release Wednesday run smoothly! ❤️
Today is Early Release Wednesday!
⏰ Early release begins at 1:45 PM.
💬 Families, please make sure your student knows their dismissal plan for today. We understand plans can change, but communicating ahead of time helps everyone know what to expect.
📚 Students remaining on campus will continue to be engaged in educational activities until regular dismissal, and buses will run at their normal times.
Thank you for helping us make Early Release Wednesday run smoothly! ❤️
❤️ THE FINAL CHAPTER | HELP US TELL THE STORY
Every generation of Pocahontas High School has its own stories — the teachers we’ll never forget, the traditions, friendships, big moments and everyday memories that have stayed with us.
As we continue The Final Chapter, we need YOUR help telling the story of PHS.
We’re asking alumni, former and current staff, students, families and community members to share their favorite memories. We also want to know who we need to talk to. Who has a story we need to hear? Who helped shape PHS?
📝 Share your PHS story here:
https://forms.gle/aA4fz7vv2kKVuHpC9
Please share this post and help us reach generations of Redskins!
Every story has a final chapter. Help us tell this one. ❤️
Every generation of Pocahontas High School has its own stories — the teachers we’ll never forget, the traditions, friendships, big moments and everyday memories that have stayed with us.
As we continue The Final Chapter, we need YOUR help telling the story of PHS.
We’re asking alumni, former and current staff, students, families and community members to share their favorite memories. We also want to know who we need to talk to. Who has a story we need to hear? Who helped shape PHS?
📝 Share your PHS story here:
https://forms.gle/aA4fz7vv2kKVuHpC9
Please share this post and help us reach generations of Redskins!
Every story has a final chapter. Help us tell this one. ❤️
📣 EARLY RELEASE WEDNESDAY | SEPTEMBER 2
Early Release Wednesday is happening again this Wednesday, September 2!
As we continue working to make the process smoother and more efficient for our families, a few small changes are being made to improve the car pickup experience. We’ll share more information about those updates tomorrow for PES, so be on the lookout!
A few reminders as we prepare for Wednesday:
🚗 Remember the Horseshoe traffic flow for MDW and PJHS car pickup, and please continue to follow designated lanes and staff directions.
🏷️ MDW families: Please remember to have your car pickup tag clearly displayed in your vehicle. Having your tag visible and ready will help our staff identify students more quickly and keep the pickup line moving.
💬 Talk with your student and their teacher ahead of Wednesday about dismissal plans. We understand plans can change, but having that conversation ahead of time helps students and staff know what to expect and makes dismissal smoother for everyone.
⏰ Please take care of student checkouts before 1:15 PM. As dismissal approaches, office staff will be focused on coordinating students, transportation, and dismissal, so checkouts, phone calls, and other office communication will be limited after 1:15 PM.
📚 Students remaining on campus will continue to be engaged in educational activities until regular dismissal, and buses will run at their normal times.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we continue fine-tuning the Early Release Wednesday process!
Early Release Wednesday is happening again this Wednesday, September 2!
As we continue working to make the process smoother and more efficient for our families, a few small changes are being made to improve the car pickup experience. We’ll share more information about those updates tomorrow for PES, so be on the lookout!
A few reminders as we prepare for Wednesday:
🚗 Remember the Horseshoe traffic flow for MDW and PJHS car pickup, and please continue to follow designated lanes and staff directions.
🏷️ MDW families: Please remember to have your car pickup tag clearly displayed in your vehicle. Having your tag visible and ready will help our staff identify students more quickly and keep the pickup line moving.
💬 Talk with your student and their teacher ahead of Wednesday about dismissal plans. We understand plans can change, but having that conversation ahead of time helps students and staff know what to expect and makes dismissal smoother for everyone.
⏰ Please take care of student checkouts before 1:15 PM. As dismissal approaches, office staff will be focused on coordinating students, transportation, and dismissal, so checkouts, phone calls, and other office communication will be limited after 1:15 PM.
📚 Students remaining on campus will continue to be engaged in educational activities until regular dismissal, and buses will run at their normal times.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we continue fine-tuning the Early Release Wednesday process!
It’s another busy week for Redskin Athletics!
Take a look at what’s coming up this week and make plans to get out and support our student-athletes as they compete!
📲 Want to keep up with all things Pocahontas Athletics? Download the BallFrog Athletics app for schedules, updates, scores, and more — all in one place!
Check out this week’s schedule below, mark your calendars, and come cheer on the Redskins! ❤️
Good luck to all of our athletes and coaches this week!
Take a look at what’s coming up this week and make plans to get out and support our student-athletes as they compete!
📲 Want to keep up with all things Pocahontas Athletics? Download the BallFrog Athletics app for schedules, updates, scores, and more — all in one place!
Check out this week’s schedule below, mark your calendars, and come cheer on the Redskins! ❤️
Good luck to all of our athletes and coaches this week!
Community Safety Update
Pocahontas Families and Community,
This evening, we were made aware of a social media post associated with a recent TikTok trend that has reached our community. An image is circulating that appears to show the Cat in the Hat character sitting on a trash can outside Pocahontas High School after dark. The image appears to have been digitally or AI-generated and is being shared through social media.
I want to make sure our families have accurate information and understand how we are responding.
The safety of our students and staff remains our highest priority. We are aware of the post and are working with local law enforcement to ensure the situation is appropriately addressed. As an additional precaution, there will be an increased presence on our campus tomorrow.
At this time, I encourage students and families not to contribute to the spread of rumors or speculation surrounding social media posts such as this. If students or families become aware of information that may represent a legitimate safety concern, please share it directly with a school administrator or law enforcement rather than circulating it on social media.
We appreciate the cooperation of our families, students, staff, and local law enforcement as we work together to keep our schools safe and focused on what matters most—providing our students a safe environment in which they can learn.
Thank you for your continued support of the Pocahontas School District.
Dr. Lance Arbuckle
Superintendent
The PHS Redskins are headed to Thayer, Missouri, tomorrow night for a 7:00 PM kickoff!
A few things to know if you’re making the trip:
🏈 Kickoff: 7:00 PM
🎟️ Admission: $5 adults | $2 children | AAA passes will be accepted
Seating is limited, so fans are encouraged to bring personal chairs.
Make the trip, bring your Redskin spirit, and help us cheer on PHS tomorrow night!
GO REDSKINS!
A few things to know if you’re making the trip:
🏈 Kickoff: 7:00 PM
🎟️ Admission: $5 adults | $2 children | AAA passes will be accepted
Seating is limited, so fans are encouraged to bring personal chairs.
Make the trip, bring your Redskin spirit, and help us cheer on PHS tomorrow night!
GO REDSKINS!
📢 EARLY RELEASE WEDNESDAY REMINDER
As we prepare for 1:45 PM Early Release today, please remember that student checkouts and phone communication will be limited after 1:15 PM. Please take care of any checkouts, transportation changes, or necessary communication before that time whenever possible.
Buses will run at their NORMAL dismissal times. Students who remain on campus after 1:45 PM will be supervised and actively engaged in educational activities, academic support, and meaningful learning opportunities until regular dismissal.
Thank you for planning ahead and helping us keep Early Release Wednesday safe, organized, and productive for everyone!
As we prepare for 1:45 PM Early Release today, please remember that student checkouts and phone communication will be limited after 1:15 PM. Please take care of any checkouts, transportation changes, or necessary communication before that time whenever possible.
Buses will run at their NORMAL dismissal times. Students who remain on campus after 1:45 PM will be supervised and actively engaged in educational activities, academic support, and meaningful learning opportunities until regular dismissal.
Thank you for planning ahead and helping us keep Early Release Wednesday safe, organized, and productive for everyone!
📢 Every Family Needs to Complete a Meal Application!
Although Pocahontas School District participates in Provision 2, every household must still submit a meal application this school year.
These applications are essential to help our district maintain eligibility for Provision 2 in the future and continue supporting programs that benefit our students and schools.
✅ Apply online at ezmealapp.com
📄 Prefer a paper copy? Applications are also available at your child's school office.
Thank you for taking a few minutes to support our schools and help us continue providing opportunities for our students. ❤️
Although Pocahontas School District participates in Provision 2, every household must still submit a meal application this school year.
These applications are essential to help our district maintain eligibility for Provision 2 in the future and continue supporting programs that benefit our students and schools.
✅ Apply online at ezmealapp.com
📄 Prefer a paper copy? Applications are also available at your child's school office.
Thank you for taking a few minutes to support our schools and help us continue providing opportunities for our students. ❤️
IMPORTANT: Early Release Wednesday Horseshoe Traffic Information
MDW CAR PICKUP
Families picking up MDW students should use the TWO OUTER LANES of the horseshoe, marked in RED on the attached graphic.
PJHS CAR PICKUP
Families picking up PJHS students should use the TWO INNER LANES of the horseshoe, marked in BLUE on the attached graphic.
HAVE STUDENTS AT BOTH MDW & PJHS?
Please use the MDW outer lanes marked in RED. This allows us to keep our younger Redskins with the MDW pickup process and provides the safest option for dismissal.
PLEASE STAY IN YOUR VEHICLE
Parents and guardians should remain in their vehicles throughout the pickup process. Our staff will help get students safely to the appropriate vehicles.
PULL ALL THE WAY FORWARD
When entering your pickup lane, please continue to pull as far forward as space allows. Leaving gaps in the horseshoe can quickly cause traffic to back up and prevent other families from entering the pickup area.
FOLLOW STAFF DIRECTION
We will have staff members outside helping direct vehicles and keep traffic moving. Please kindly follow their directions. This will help us safely load multiple students at once and give all families the opportunity to pick up their students as quickly and efficiently as possible.
⚠️ These instructions apply to the horseshoe during Early Release Wednesday dismissal only.
We know this is still a new process, and we appreciate everyone's patience, flexibility, and cooperation as we continue working out the details. A little teamwork from all of us will go a long way toward making dismissal safer, faster, and smoother for everyone!
MDW CAR PICKUP
Families picking up MDW students should use the TWO OUTER LANES of the horseshoe, marked in RED on the attached graphic.
PJHS CAR PICKUP
Families picking up PJHS students should use the TWO INNER LANES of the horseshoe, marked in BLUE on the attached graphic.
HAVE STUDENTS AT BOTH MDW & PJHS?
Please use the MDW outer lanes marked in RED. This allows us to keep our younger Redskins with the MDW pickup process and provides the safest option for dismissal.
PLEASE STAY IN YOUR VEHICLE
Parents and guardians should remain in their vehicles throughout the pickup process. Our staff will help get students safely to the appropriate vehicles.
PULL ALL THE WAY FORWARD
When entering your pickup lane, please continue to pull as far forward as space allows. Leaving gaps in the horseshoe can quickly cause traffic to back up and prevent other families from entering the pickup area.
FOLLOW STAFF DIRECTION
We will have staff members outside helping direct vehicles and keep traffic moving. Please kindly follow their directions. This will help us safely load multiple students at once and give all families the opportunity to pick up their students as quickly and efficiently as possible.
⚠️ These instructions apply to the horseshoe during Early Release Wednesday dismissal only.
We know this is still a new process, and we appreciate everyone's patience, flexibility, and cooperation as we continue working out the details. A little teamwork from all of us will go a long way toward making dismissal safer, faster, and smoother for everyone!
📢 PHS | EARLY RELEASE WEDNESDAY UPDATE
Early Release will occur this Wednesday, 8/26!
As a reminder, PHS asks that student checkouts be completed by 1:15 PM on Early Release Wednesdays.
As dismissal approaches, our office staff will be focused on coordinating students, transportation, and dismissal procedures. Because of this, office and phone communication will be limited after 1:15 PM.
Please plan ahead for any early checkouts. Thank you for helping us keep dismissal safe, organized, and running smoothly!
Early Release will occur this Wednesday, 8/26!
As a reminder, PHS asks that student checkouts be completed by 1:15 PM on Early Release Wednesdays.
As dismissal approaches, our office staff will be focused on coordinating students, transportation, and dismissal procedures. Because of this, office and phone communication will be limited after 1:15 PM.
Please plan ahead for any early checkouts. Thank you for helping us keep dismissal safe, organized, and running smoothly!
IMPORTANT: Early Release Wednesday Horseshoe Traffic Information
MDW CAR PICKUP
Families picking up MDW students should use the TWO OUTER LANES of the horseshoe, marked in RED on the attached graphic.
PJHS CAR PICKUP
Families picking up PJHS students should use the TWO INNER LANES of the horseshoe, marked in BLUE on the attached graphic.
HAVE STUDENTS AT BOTH MDW & PJHS?
Please use the MDW outer lanes marked in RED. This allows us to keep our younger Redskins with the MDW pickup process and provides the safest option for dismissal.
PLEASE STAY IN YOUR VEHICLE
Parents and guardians should remain in their vehicles throughout the pickup process. Our staff will help get students safely to the appropriate vehicles.
PULL ALL THE WAY FORWARD
When entering your pickup lane, please continue to pull as far forward as space allows. Leaving gaps in the horseshoe can quickly cause traffic to back up and prevent other families from entering the pickup area.
FOLLOW STAFF DIRECTION
We will have staff members outside helping direct vehicles and keep traffic moving. Please kindly follow their directions. This will help us safely load multiple students at once and give all families the opportunity to pick up their students as quickly and efficiently as possible.
⚠️ These instructions apply to the horseshoe during Early Release Wednesday dismissal only.
We know this is still a new process, and we appreciate everyone's patience, flexibility, and cooperation as we continue working out the details. A little teamwork from all of us will go a long way toward making dismissal safer, faster, and smoother for everyone!
MDW CAR PICKUP
Families picking up MDW students should use the TWO OUTER LANES of the horseshoe, marked in RED on the attached graphic.
PJHS CAR PICKUP
Families picking up PJHS students should use the TWO INNER LANES of the horseshoe, marked in BLUE on the attached graphic.
HAVE STUDENTS AT BOTH MDW & PJHS?
Please use the MDW outer lanes marked in RED. This allows us to keep our younger Redskins with the MDW pickup process and provides the safest option for dismissal.
PLEASE STAY IN YOUR VEHICLE
Parents and guardians should remain in their vehicles throughout the pickup process. Our staff will help get students safely to the appropriate vehicles.
PULL ALL THE WAY FORWARD
When entering your pickup lane, please continue to pull as far forward as space allows. Leaving gaps in the horseshoe can quickly cause traffic to back up and prevent other families from entering the pickup area.
FOLLOW STAFF DIRECTION
We will have staff members outside helping direct vehicles and keep traffic moving. Please kindly follow their directions. This will help us safely load multiple students at once and give all families the opportunity to pick up their students as quickly and efficiently as possible.
⚠️ These instructions apply to the horseshoe during Early Release Wednesday dismissal only.
We know this is still a new process, and we appreciate everyone's patience, flexibility, and cooperation as we continue working out the details. A little teamwork from all of us will go a long way toward making dismissal safer, faster, and smoother for everyone!
🚨 IMPORTANT DISMISSAL NOTICE 🚨
Families who typically use the church parking lot near campus for student pickup should be aware that the lot will be CLOSED TODAY AND TOMORROW due to construction.
Please make alternate pickup arrangements for both days and plan accordingly before dismissal.
We know many of our families regularly use this area, so please help us spread the word to anyone who may be affected.
Thank you for your patience, understanding, and cooperation as we work to keep dismissal safe and running as smoothly as possible!
Families who typically use the church parking lot near campus for student pickup should be aware that the lot will be CLOSED TODAY AND TOMORROW due to construction.
Please make alternate pickup arrangements for both days and plan accordingly before dismissal.
We know many of our families regularly use this area, so please help us spread the word to anyone who may be affected.
Thank you for your patience, understanding, and cooperation as we work to keep dismissal safe and running as smoothly as possible!
📸 Seniors, mark your calendars!
Senior Composites will be taken on Tuesday, August 25 at Pocahontas High School!
Class of 2027, be ready to smile and take your place in a PHS tradition that will be displayed for years to come. ❤️🤍
📅 Tuesday, August 25
📍 Pocahontas High School
Details will be provided closer to time.
Senior Composites will be taken on Tuesday, August 25 at Pocahontas High School!
Class of 2027, be ready to smile and take your place in a PHS tradition that will be displayed for years to come. ❤️🤍
📅 Tuesday, August 25
📍 Pocahontas High School
Details will be provided closer to time.
Redskin Tennis is headed to Allen Park in Jonesboro today for an afternoon on the courts!
🎾 Pocahontas • Westside • Brookland
📍 Allen Park – Jonesboro
⏰ 3:30 PM
Good luck to our Redskin tennis team! ❤️🤍
Go Redskins!
🎾 Pocahontas • Westside • Brookland
📍 Allen Park – Jonesboro
⏰ 3:30 PM
Good luck to our Redskin tennis team! ❤️🤍
Go Redskins!
❤️ THE FINAL CHAPTER | Generations of Redskins
For decades, these halls have welcomed generations of students, teachers, coaches, families, and friends.
The faces have changed. The classrooms have changed. The styles have definitely changed. But the memories made inside Pocahontas High School have become part of the story of our entire community.
As we begin what will be the final school year in our current PHS building, we're taking time to celebrate everything this building has represented before we prepare for the next chapter and a new Pocahontas High School.
Throughout this school year, The Final Chapter will take us back through the years as we celebrate the people, traditions, milestones, and moments that have made PHS what it is today.
We're honoring where we've been while looking forward to where we're going.
There are a lot of stories to tell. And we're just getting started. ❤️🤍
Once a Redskin, Always a Redskin.
For decades, these halls have welcomed generations of students, teachers, coaches, families, and friends.
The faces have changed. The classrooms have changed. The styles have definitely changed. But the memories made inside Pocahontas High School have become part of the story of our entire community.
As we begin what will be the final school year in our current PHS building, we're taking time to celebrate everything this building has represented before we prepare for the next chapter and a new Pocahontas High School.
Throughout this school year, The Final Chapter will take us back through the years as we celebrate the people, traditions, milestones, and moments that have made PHS what it is today.
We're honoring where we've been while looking forward to where we're going.
There are a lot of stories to tell. And we're just getting started. ❤️🤍
Once a Redskin, Always a Redskin.
