Pocahontas High School

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!

The 7th Grade and JV football games against Batesville scheduled for tonight, October 12, and Monday, October 19, have been canceled.

Please help us spread the word! Thank you for your understanding.

It’s STATE TOURNAMENT DAY for PHS Tennis! 🎾 Five of our Redskin athletes are hitting the courts today to compete in the 4A State Tennis Tournament! 🎾 Noah Baltz – Boys Singles District Champion 🎾 Bostyn Massey & Isaac Molina – Boys Doubles District Runners-Up 🎾 Kate Kazzee & Libby Rawls – Girls Doubles, 3rd Place at District We’re proud of the hard work and dedication that brought these athletes to this moment! Help us wish our Redskins the best of luck as they represent Pocahontas at STATE! ❤️🤍 LET’S GO, REDSKINS! 🎾

Pocahontas School District will hold Parent-Teacher Conferences this Thursday! We look forward to connecting with our families and discussing student progress and success. 📌 Conference Details by Campus: * PES & MDW: Conferences will be scheduled through teachers and office staff. * PJHS & PHS: Conferences will be drop-in style, with no appointment necessary. ⏰ EARLY DISMISSAL REMINDER: All district campuses will dismiss at 1:30 PM on Thursday, October 15. PES will begin dismissal slightly earlier to accommodate bus transportation. ‼️ Please note: There will be NO Early Release Wednesday this week or next week. Regular Wednesday dismissal schedules will apply. We appreciate our families and the important role you play in your child’s education. We look forward to seeing you Thursday!

Attention PJHS and PHS Theater Club members and families!

There will be a Parent Meeting on Monday, October 12, immediately following practice.

Parents and guardians of all Theater Club members are encouraged to attend!

We look forward to seeing you there! 🎭

Pocahontas School District would like to extend a special thank you to Tool Central, represented by Cody Kildow, for their generous donation to the Pocahontas Redskin Football Program!

We appreciate the continued support of our local businesses and community members who invest in our student-athletes and athletic programs.

Thank you for supporting our Redskins!

Pocahontas FFA students recently competed in the Tractor Driving and Livestock Judging competitions at the NEA District Fair, bringing home some impressive results! 🏆 Tractor Driving Jackson Vanwinkle – 2nd Place Brode Russell – 3rd Place Both students competed against a field of 13 participants! 🐄 Livestock Judging Pocahontas FFA Livestock Judging Team – 4th Place Overall Congratulations to these students on their hard work and accomplishments! We're proud to see our Redskin FFA members representing Pocahontas so well!

🎓❤️ SENIORS — LAST CHANCE!

The Senior ’27 Signature Shirt Store is officially back open for one final order!

⏰ The store closes at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, October 13, so don’t miss your chance to order.

Students also have access to the store link through Google Classroom.

🛍️ Order here:
https://stores.rawkimprinting.com/PHSRedskins

Class of 2027 — get yours before the store closes! ❤️🤍

⏰ EARLY RELEASE WEDNESDAY | TODAY Just a reminder that today is an Early Release Wednesday! Students who are being picked up will dismiss early, while bus riders will remain on campus until regular bus routes begin. 📍 Campus Dismissal Reminders: • PES: Dismissal begins at 1:35 PM • MDW: Walkers to the church/funeral home parking areas will dismiss at 1:35 PM • MDW & PJHS: Early release car pickup begins at 1:45 PM • PHS: Early release begins at 1:45 PM 🚌 Buses will run at their regular times. Please follow all designated pickup routes and staff directions to help keep dismissal moving safely and smoothly.

Happy Coaches Day!

Today, we’re celebrating the coaches who give their time, energy, and heart to our student-athletes. From practices and game days to the lessons that go far beyond the scoreboard, thank you for the impact you make every day.

We appreciate all you do for our students and our Redskin programs!

Early Release Wednesday Reminder!⏰

Tomorrow is an Early Release Wednesday for Pocahontas School District!

📍 Dismissal Reminders:
• PES: Car rider dismissal begins at 1:35 PM.
• MDW: Walkers heading to the church/funeral home parking lot will dismiss at 1:35 PM.
• All other students being picked up will dismiss at 1:45 PM.

Bus riders will remain on campus with supervised academic opportunities until regular dismissal time. Buses will run on their normal schedule.

Please make sure your student knows their dismissal plan for tomorrow! ❤️🤍

A big THANK YOU to the Randolph County Fair Board for stepping in and allowing PHS to use the fairgrounds during Friday’s Homecoming weather situation! Having a safe, covered area for our Homecoming floats made a huge difference as we waited out the weather and adjusted plans for the parade. We are incredibly grateful for community partners who are always willing to lend a hand when we need it. Thank you, Randolph County Fair Board, for helping us keep Homecoming moving!

Homecoming Week may have kept us busy, but we couldn’t let this one go unrecognized!

Last week was National Custodian Appreciation Day, and we’re taking a moment to celebrate the incredible custodians across Pocahontas School District!

They’re often working behind the scenes, but the difference they make is seen every single day. From keeping our schools clean and welcoming to helping wherever they’re needed, we’re incredibly thankful for all they do for our students and staff.

We appreciate our PSD custodians — today and every day! ❤️🤍

PES - Jason Moore

MDW - Dennis Roush • Russell Evans • Hunter Roberts

PJHS - Steven Hull • JT Pratt

PHS - Shane Pratt • Kim Lewis

DISTRICT-WIDE - Rhyne Pratt

Thank you for all you do for PSD! ❤️🤍

HOMECOMING CORONATION — LIVE STREAM Can’t join us in person? Tune in LIVE for the 2026 PHS Homecoming Coronation beginning at 12:45 PM today! Watch live here: https://www.youtube.com/live/qWEysJP9UHY?si=BG7xVXfdNfVMEqgs

HOMECOMING UPDATE Homecoming Coronation will take place inside the PHS Gym at 12:45 PM today. Parents and guests attending Coronation are asked to sit on the home side of the gymnasium. Coronation will also be live-streamed for those unable to attend in person with a link shared soon. We are continuing to monitor weather conditions for the Homecoming Parade and will share an update as soon as a decision is made. Thank you for your patience as we adjust today’s Homecoming activities around the weather!