This week, our faculty and staff participated in an additional Capturing Kids’ Hearts Traction Visit — a time for reflection, growth, and continued learning focused on strengthening relationships and building positive school culture.
Through this visit, our team explored new strategies to connect with students, reinforce social contracts, and create classrooms where every child feels valued and heard. We’re proud of our staff’s commitment to continuous growth! ❤️
Through this visit, our team explored new strategies to connect with students, reinforce social contracts, and create classrooms where every child feels valued and heard. We’re proud of our staff’s commitment to continuous growth! ❤️
We’re gearing up for Homecoming 2025 at Pocahontas High School! Join us as we celebrate our school spirit with themed dress-up days, special events, and our big game on 10/24/25! 🏈❤️🤍
📄 Be sure to check out the attached letter for all the details — including dress-up themes, pep rally info, parade times, and more!
Let’s show our spirit and make this the best Homecoming yet!
📄 Be sure to check out the attached letter for all the details — including dress-up themes, pep rally info, parade times, and more!
Let’s show our spirit and make this the best Homecoming yet!


Our PHS football players spent the morning greeting M.D. Williams students — opening doors, giving high-fives, and spreading Redskin spirit all around!
Even Superintendent Dr. Arbuckle joined in on the fun! 🙌
What an awesome way to kick off the day — big thanks to our players for showing leadership, kindness, and school pride!
Even Superintendent Dr. Arbuckle joined in on the fun! 🙌
What an awesome way to kick off the day — big thanks to our players for showing leadership, kindness, and school pride!



How School Construction Funding Really Works
Community members have asked important questions about how school construction is funded and why districts don’t simply “save up” for large projects.
These informational pieces outline the basic structure of school facility funding — including how local building funds, state partnership funds, and long-term bonds work together — and why rising construction costs make long-term saving alone challenging.
Our goal is to help the community understand how the facility funding mechanism works, not to advocate for or against any specific millage change. We appreciate your engagement and welcome your questions as we continue planning responsibly for the future of our schools.
Community members have asked important questions about how school construction is funded and why districts don’t simply “save up” for large projects.
These informational pieces outline the basic structure of school facility funding — including how local building funds, state partnership funds, and long-term bonds work together — and why rising construction costs make long-term saving alone challenging.
Our goal is to help the community understand how the facility funding mechanism works, not to advocate for or against any specific millage change. We appreciate your engagement and welcome your questions as we continue planning responsibly for the future of our schools.


You’re invited! Come see Pocahontas High School!
As part of our 2025 Millage Campaign, we’re opening our doors for a community drop-in tour on Monday, October 27, from 6:00–7:00 PM.
Walk through our high school, see classrooms and facilities up close, and learn more about the proposed improvements that will impact students, staff, and our entire community.
This is a great opportunity to ask questions, see where updates are needed, and envision the future of education in Pocahontas.
As part of our 2025 Millage Campaign, we’re opening our doors for a community drop-in tour on Monday, October 27, from 6:00–7:00 PM.
Walk through our high school, see classrooms and facilities up close, and learn more about the proposed improvements that will impact students, staff, and our entire community.
This is a great opportunity to ask questions, see where updates are needed, and envision the future of education in Pocahontas.

Big wins for the Pocahontas Marching Redskins! 🎶
From Saturday’s competition:
🥇 1st in Class
🥇 1st Colorguard
🥇 1st Marching
🥇 1st Music
🥈 2nd Percussion
🎉 4th Overall out of 13 bands!
From Saturday’s competition:
🥇 1st in Class
🥇 1st Colorguard
🥇 1st Marching
🥇 1st Music
🥈 2nd Percussion
🎉 4th Overall out of 13 bands!

We’re proud to celebrate several Pocahontas High School students who scored a 3 or higher on their AP Exams! 🎓👏
These scores reflect hard work, dedication, and college-level achievement across advanced courses. Congratulations to these outstanding students and their teachers for their commitment to academic excellence! Jacob Baltz achieved nearly a perfect score!
Not pictured: Sevana Stepherson and Roxy Shoe
These scores reflect hard work, dedication, and college-level achievement across advanced courses. Congratulations to these outstanding students and their teachers for their commitment to academic excellence! Jacob Baltz achieved nearly a perfect score!
Not pictured: Sevana Stepherson and Roxy Shoe

What a match! 🎾
Kate Kazzee and Libby Rawls played their hearts out in a two-hour match against Warren that went down to the wire, falling just short 5–7 in both games. They finish as one of the top 16 4A teams in the state and ranked 6th in the tournament — an incredible accomplishment!
Kate Kazzee and Libby Rawls played their hearts out in a two-hour match against Warren that went down to the wire, falling just short 5–7 in both games. They finish as one of the top 16 4A teams in the state and ranked 6th in the tournament — an incredible accomplishment!

✨Redskin Assembly Hall✨
Imagine a space where our students can gather for meals, assemblies, performances, and community events—all under one roof. With the 2025 Millage Campaign, that vision becomes reality through the new Redskin Assembly Hall.
This multipurpose space will feature a dedicated stage and gathering area designed to celebrate student achievement, showcase talent, and bring our school community together like never before.
Imagine a space where our students can gather for meals, assemblies, performances, and community events—all under one roof. With the 2025 Millage Campaign, that vision becomes reality through the new Redskin Assembly Hall.
This multipurpose space will feature a dedicated stage and gathering area designed to celebrate student achievement, showcase talent, and bring our school community together like never before.

Homecoming Week is NEXT WEEK — October 20–24!
Get ready for a week full of school spirit, fun dress-up days, and Redskin pride leading up to Friday night’s big game! We can’t wait to celebrate with everyone!
Get ready for a week full of school spirit, fun dress-up days, and Redskin pride leading up to Friday night’s big game! We can’t wait to celebrate with everyone!

Science meets service! 🌿
Mrs. Vickrey’s AP Environmental Science students spent the day at Lake Charles State Park helping with the Keep Arkansas Beautiful cleanup and testing the lake’s water quality using tools from an Arkansas Game and Fish grant.
Their findings? A variety of macroinvertebrates that signal a healthy, thriving ecosystem!
Mrs. Vickrey’s AP Environmental Science students spent the day at Lake Charles State Park helping with the Keep Arkansas Beautiful cleanup and testing the lake’s water quality using tools from an Arkansas Game and Fish grant.
Their findings? A variety of macroinvertebrates that signal a healthy, thriving ecosystem!









Did you know? 📊
Pocahontas School District currently has one of the lowest millage rates among surrounding districts.
Even with the proposed millage increase, our rate would remain competitive with neighboring schools while allowing us to build safer, more modern learning environments for our students.
An investment in education is an investment in our community’s future.
Pocahontas School District currently has one of the lowest millage rates among surrounding districts.
Even with the proposed millage increase, our rate would remain competitive with neighboring schools while allowing us to build safer, more modern learning environments for our students.
An investment in education is an investment in our community’s future.

Mrs. Blalock, Mrs. Hudson, Mrs. Huffman, and Mrs. Vickery took a group of high school students to Lake Charles State Park to help clean up trash and debris around the park. 🌳🗑️
These students are doing their part to Keep Arkansas Beautiful while also earning community service hours! ❤️🖤
We’re proud of their hard work, teamwork, and commitment to caring for our environment and community.
These students are doing their part to Keep Arkansas Beautiful while also earning community service hours! ❤️🖤
We’re proud of their hard work, teamwork, and commitment to caring for our environment and community.






🎉 It’s National Principals Month! 🎉
To our eight principals and assistant principals — thank you for the countless hours you pour into supporting students, empowering teachers, and building a culture where everyone can thrive. Your leadership makes all the difference!
Help us show them some love in the comments below! 👏
To our eight principals and assistant principals — thank you for the countless hours you pour into supporting students, empowering teachers, and building a culture where everyone can thrive. Your leadership makes all the difference!
Help us show them some love in the comments below! 👏

TOMORROW: 2025 Millage Campaign Informational Meetings
🕓 4:30 PM — During the Home Volleyball Game (PJHS)
🕓 6:00 PM — Pocahontas Community Center
Come learn, ask questions, and support our students! ❤️
🕓 4:30 PM — During the Home Volleyball Game (PJHS)
🕓 6:00 PM — Pocahontas Community Center
Come learn, ask questions, and support our students! ❤️

🧪 Hands-on learning in Mrs. Vickrey’s Honors Biology class!
Students have been studying the properties of the cell membrane and how it controls what enters and leaves the cell. To make this concept come to life, they used bubble solution to mimic the structure and behavior of the cell membrane — exploring its unique properties through fun, interactive activities.
Students have been studying the properties of the cell membrane and how it controls what enters and leaves the cell. To make this concept come to life, they used bubble solution to mimic the structure and behavior of the cell membrane — exploring its unique properties through fun, interactive activities.





🎓 Seniors: It’s baby photo time!
Please email your baby picture to phsredskinyearbook@gmail.com
by Friday, October 24.
Help us make this year’s book extra special!
Please email your baby picture to phsredskinyearbook@gmail.com
by Friday, October 24.
Help us make this year’s book extra special!

📣 Join us this Thursday, October 9, for a 2025 Millage Campaign Informational Meeting!
We’ll be hosting two opportunities for you to learn more about the proposed projects and ask questions:
4:30 PM — During the Home Volleyball Game at the Pocahontas Junior High Gym
6:00 PM — Pocahontas Community Center
Your voice matters! Come learn how this millage would support our students, staff, and community for years to come. ❤️🖤
We’ll be hosting two opportunities for you to learn more about the proposed projects and ask questions:
4:30 PM — During the Home Volleyball Game at the Pocahontas Junior High Gym
6:00 PM — Pocahontas Community Center
Your voice matters! Come learn how this millage would support our students, staff, and community for years to come. ❤️🖤

REMINDER: The football games scheduled for 10/9 and 10/10 vs. Cave City were cancelled earlier this season. Please make note of this change.
A new high school isn’t just about classrooms—it’s about creating a campus where students can learn and grow in a secure, modern environment. From updated security systems to improved building design, the 2025 Millage Campaign ensures safety is built into the foundation of our future.
Because when students feel safe, they can focus on what matters most—learning. ❤️🖤
Because when students feel safe, they can focus on what matters most—learning. ❤️🖤

