The Deer bus is currently at a stand-still as there is a tree across the road and it cannot get around it. Emergency personnel have been alerted and are actively trying to get the tree removed. Students on this route will be late getting to their drop off locations.

Join us for the Senior High benefit football game on Thursday, August 21st at 7:00 PM🏈
Come cheer on your Redskins as they take the field! All proceeds will go toward the AAA catastrophic insurance fund.
🎟 Admission: $5 tickets for students and adults. No athletic passes will be accepted.

🍎📓 Welcome Back, Redskins! 📓🍎
It’s that time again — the halls of Pocahontas High School are buzzing with excitement as we kick off a brand-new school year!
Whether you're a sophomore just starting your high school journey or a senior ready to make the final year unforgettable, we’re ready to make 2025-2026 the best year yet! 🙌
✨ New opportunities
📚 Fresh notebooks
🏈 Friday night lights
🎓 A step closer to your future
Let’s show up, work hard, and support each other every step of the way. We’re proud to be REDSKIN STRONG! ❤️🖤
It’s that time again — the halls of Pocahontas High School are buzzing with excitement as we kick off a brand-new school year!
Whether you're a sophomore just starting your high school journey or a senior ready to make the final year unforgettable, we’re ready to make 2025-2026 the best year yet! 🙌
✨ New opportunities
📚 Fresh notebooks
🏈 Friday night lights
🎓 A step closer to your future
Let’s show up, work hard, and support each other every step of the way. We’re proud to be REDSKIN STRONG! ❤️🖤

📢 Medication Drop-Off Reminder 📢
Parents & Guardians — if your student requires medication during the school day, please plan to drop off all medications Monday, August 11th to the High School Nurse's Office.
💊 Medications must be brought in by a parent or guardian
📄 Be sure to include any required forms or doctor's instructions
Let’s make sure our students are healthy and ready for a great school year! 💙📚
Parents & Guardians — if your student requires medication during the school day, please plan to drop off all medications Monday, August 11th to the High School Nurse's Office.
💊 Medications must be brought in by a parent or guardian
📄 Be sure to include any required forms or doctor's instructions
Let’s make sure our students are healthy and ready for a great school year! 💙📚

Pocahontas School District is looking for dedicated Paraprofessionals to join our Special Education team! If you’re passionate about supporting students and making a positive impact, we want to hear from you.
👉 Interested? Contact Courtney Throesch at courtney.throesch@pocahontaspsd.com. Help us make a difference together!
👉 Interested? Contact Courtney Throesch at courtney.throesch@pocahontaspsd.com. Help us make a difference together!

The Pocahontas School District will be closed Today, August 7th, and Tomorrow, August 8th. We will resume normal operations on Monday, August 11th.

Pocahontas High School would like to introduce the new members of our Staff! Please help us welcome Mrs. Hollister, Mr. Jones, and Mr. Lambert!!!



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!
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!

We apologize for any inconvenience. But will be happy to assist you when we return on Monday!

📣 Pocahontas High School Open House – August 11th! 📣
We’re excited to welcome students and families back to campus for our Open House on Monday, August 11th! 🏫✨
Please join us in the cafeteria at your scheduled time for a brief meeting and to pick up your red folders. Here's the schedule:
🔹 10th Grade – 3:00 PM
🔹 11th Grade – 4:00 PM
🔹 12th Grade – 5:00 PM
The Open House will conclude at 6:00 PM.
Come meet your teachers, get important info, and kick off a great school year! 🎒📚
We’re excited to welcome students and families back to campus for our Open House on Monday, August 11th! 🏫✨
Please join us in the cafeteria at your scheduled time for a brief meeting and to pick up your red folders. Here's the schedule:
🔹 10th Grade – 3:00 PM
🔹 11th Grade – 4:00 PM
🔹 12th Grade – 5:00 PM
The Open House will conclude at 6:00 PM.
Come meet your teachers, get important info, and kick off a great school year! 🎒📚

Put this date on your calendar! The RCHD has a clinic set for July 29th.. Get vaccinations up to date and be ready for school with no cost or out-of-pocket expenses !

The summer goes by fast and it will soon be time for school to start. To assist families in our community, the 15th annual Backpack 2 School will be Saturday, July 26th from 8:00 am to Noon. With the help of volunteers and donations from local businesses, churches and organizations there will be free school supplies and backpacks. Services will also include haircuts and eye exams free of charge as well as getting them up to date on school vaccinations. (You must bring your child's shot record this day)

Together, we will lead with exceptional care that nurtures health and well-being for all!

Good luck to Dar Berger and Logan Cernosek today as they compete at the 2025 FBLA National Leadership Conference in Anaheim, CA!
Parents, guardians, and community members:
Thank you to those who have had the opportunity to fill out our survey regarding how we have performed at teaching our students the skills needed to be successful during their time with us and after. If you have not had an opportunity yet, please consider filling out the survey and help us continue to grow in our practices to be the best we can for our students. As always, we appreciate your support for our school and thank you for your cooperation in this!
Survey Link: https://forms.gle/nooDbwVNSbeLVCbU7
Didn't get a yearbook? No worries! We still have a limited number available for $45 in the high school office. Stop by between 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday through Thursday. Please note: the office is closed on Fridays

Parents, guardians, and community members:
It is the mission of Pocahontas High School to prepare our students today for the challenges of tomorrow. With that being said, we want to ensure that the necessary and needed skills are being taught and emphasized within our classrooms and school building. We would appreciate you taking a few minutes to fill out this survey and providing us with formative data so we can continue to improve our practices. Thank you!
Survey Link: https://forms.gle/nooDbwVNSbeLVCbU7
Didn't get a yearbook? No worries! We still have a limited number available for $45 in the high school office. Stop by between 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday through Thursday. Please note: the office is closed on Fridays

Important Information Regarding Senior Composites for Class of 2026:
Please see the information below regarding senior composites for Class of 2026. This is different from years past and we will now do all composites when we return to school, NOT during the summer. More information to come in August. Have a great summer!!

Pocahontas High School would like to congratulate Mrs. Riggs on receiving Secondary Teacher of the Year in her first year with the district! Mrs. Riggs has shown true dedication to teaching and has made a positive impact on her students and the school. We are so thankful to have her as part of our team at PHS!

