Pocahontas High School

Pocahontas High School students recently attended the college fair at Williams Baptist University, where they had the opportunity to connect with college representatives and explore options for life after high school! Proud to see our Redskins planning for what’s next!

The CANOЕ bus will be double-routed this afternoon, Friday, October 23. Students riding this route may arrive home approximately 30 minutes later than usual. We appreciate your patience and understanding!

Join the Pocahontas Theater Club for Haunted Pocahontas, a one-night-only walking tour featuring stories and local history after dark! 📅 Tuesday, October 27 ⏰ 6:30 PM 📍 Meet at Marr Street Playhouse Parking Lot 🎟️ $5 per person (pay the evening of the tour)

The Pocahontas Redskins are headed to Blytheville! Fans planning to attend should be aware of the following game day policies:

🎟️ Cashless Entry: Tickets must be purchased online through GoFan. Cash will not be accepted for admission.

👜 Clear Bag Policy: A clear bag policy will be enforced at the stadium.

🎟️ Purchase tickets here: https://gofan.co/event/6888163?schoolId=AR11930

Please plan accordingly before arriving. Let's show up and support our Redskins!

STATE BOUND, REDSKINS! Our PHS Volleyball team is headed to Bauxite, Arkansas, for the State Tournament, and we want to send them off in true Redskin fashion! 📅 Sunday, October 25 ⏰ 2:00 PM 📍 Pocahontas Town Square We invite our Redskin community to come out, show your support, and help us give these athletes a send-off they deserve! Let’s line the square, bring the Redskin spirit, and cheer our girls on as they head to STATE!

Pocahontas High School will host its Academic Assembly tomorrow, Friday, October 23, at 8:45 AM in the PHS Gym! Families and community members are invited to join us as we recognize and celebrate the academic achievements of our students!

🌟 Student Leadership in Action!

18 junior and senior migratory students recently attended the Arkansas Migrant Education Student Leadership Academy (AMESLA) at the 4-H Center in Ferndale, Arkansas!

The weekend provided a great opportunity for students to connect with peers, develop leadership skills, and gain valuable experiences outside the classroom.

We’re proud of these students for taking part in this opportunity!

Pocahontas High School will host its Academic Assembly this Friday, October 23, at 8:45 AM in the PHS Gymnasium. We look forward to recognizing and celebrating the academic achievements of our students!

Congratulations to PHS student Raygen Tweedy on being crowned Jr. Miss Arkansas State Fair Queen this past weekend! Pocahontas School District is proud to recognize Raygen for this outstanding accomplishment.

Our PHS Senior Advisory Council recently met to share ideas, discuss the school year, and provide valuable student feedback. We always enjoy hearing from our seniors!

📢 WE'RE HIRING! | JOIN OUR TEAM! ❤️🤍

Pocahontas School District is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team! We currently have several positions available across the district.

📍 Current Openings:

Special Education Paraprofessional – 1:1 (PJHS)
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher (PES)
Special Education Paraprofessional – Self-Contained (PES)
Dyslexia Paraprofessional (PES)
Assistant Cheer Coach
Bus Driver

💻 Apply online: https://pocahontas.schoolspring.com/

Tonight, we’re taking a trip down memory lane as we recognize Pocahontas High School graduates from 1980–1999 during our home football game! As part of The Final Chapter, we’re celebrating the generations who walked these halls, wore the red and white, and helped shape Redskin history. ❤️🤍 Once a Redskin, Always a Redskin! 🎓 Graduates of 1980–1999, drop your graduation year in the comments! 👇

PHS FBLA members attended the Fall Leadership Conference in Jonesboro today! Students had the opportunity to build leadership skills, connect with fellow members, and explore future career opportunities. We’re proud of these students for representing PHS!

📢 DISTRICT COMMUNICATION UPDATE Pocahontas School District is currently experiencing an outage affecting our phone and internet services. We are aware of the issue and appreciate your patience as we work toward restoring service. We will provide updates as more information becomes available. Thank you for your understanding!

This Friday night, Pocahontas High School is proud to welcome Mrs. Utanah Williams and Coach Sam Hill as our honorary captains!

Mrs. Williams, wife of the late, legendary Coach Dave Williams, represents an incredible coaching legacy filled with championships, prestigious honors, and a lasting impact on generations of Pocahontas athletes.

Coach Hill, a longtime Highland Rebels coach and educator, dedicated decades to building successful athletic programs and shaping the lives of countless student-athletes.

Their legacies extend far beyond the field, reflecting a lifetime of dedication to athletics, education, and their communities.

Join us Friday night at Schoonover Stadium as we celebrate these remarkable individuals and the lasting impact they've made on Arkansas high school athletics!

📢 DISTRICT-WIDE SCHEDULE REMINDER! Pocahontas School District families, please take note of a few important schedule reminders for this week! 📌 Wednesday, October 14 (TODAY): NO Early Release Wednesday! All schools will follow their regular dismissal schedules. 📌 Thursday, October 15: Parent-Teacher Conferences! All schools will dismiss early. 📌 Friday, October 16 & Monday, October 19: NO SCHOOL for students! We encourage all families to take advantage of Parent-Teacher Conferences tomorrow. Thank you for helping us keep everyone informed! ❤️🤍

Our Pocahontas Redskin Band had an outstanding performance at their competition in Sikeston, Missouri, this past weekend, bringing home some impressive honors! 🏆 1st Place in Class 🏆 1st Place in Class Music 🏆 1st Place in Class Marching 🏆 1st Place in Class Percussion 🏆 1st Place in Class Colorguard What an incredible showing of talent, dedication, and hard work! Congratulations to our band students, directors, and everyone who plays a part in their success.

Pocahontas High School is hosting Arkansas Applied: Redskin Edition on Thursday, October 15! Whether you’re ready to apply to college or need a little guidance with financial aid, our counselors are here to help you take those next steps! 📅 Thursday, October 15 ⏰ 1:30–7:30 PM 📍 PHS Counselor’s Office Stop by during Parent-Teacher Conferences for assistance with college applications, FAFSA, and SAMS! Have questions? Contact Mrs. Stewart or Mrs. Swann at 870-892-4573. Your future starts here, Redskins!

DISTRICT REMINDERS: OCTOBER 14–19!

A few important schedule reminders for Pocahontas School District families this week!

📌 NO EARLY RELEASE WEDNESDAY!
Wednesday, October 14, will be a regular school day with normal dismissal times.

📌 PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES
Thursday, October 15 | 1:30–7:30 PM

PES & MDW: Conferences are scheduled through your child's teacher or building office.

PJHS & PHS: Conferences will be held drop-in style. No appointment necessary!

⏰ EARLY DISMISSAL THURSDAY!
Students will dismiss at 1:30 PM on Thursday, October 15.

📌 NO SCHOOL OCTOBER 16 & 19!
Pocahontas School District will be closed to students on Friday, October 16, and Monday, October 19.

Please plan accordingly, and we look forward to seeing our families at conferences!

Our Pocahontas Junior High and Senior High Choirs recently performed their concert, “On the High Seas,” featuring music centered around sailor life. It was a great opportunity for our students to showcase their hard work and musical talents!

Additionally, select Senior High Choir students attended an All-Region preparatory clinic at Harding University, where they continued developing their skills in preparation for upcoming auditions.

We're proud of these students and their continued dedication to our choir program!