Pocahontas High School

📢 Friendly Reminder!

Pocahontas School District will be in session this Friday, April 3. We’ll see everyone at school!

Take a look at what’s ahead for our teams this week 👇

🚍 Transportation Update

The Camel bus will be double routed today and is expected to run approximately 30–35 minutes late.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

In Environmental Science, students recently planted “Tickle Me Plants” and have been watching them grow! 🌱

Our juniors recently participated in the Get Real: Mall of Life interactive experience—getting a hands-on look at real-world financial decisions. From budgeting to everyday expenses, students explored what life beyond high school really looks like while building confidence for the future.

Spring Break is wrapping up, and we can’t wait to see our students back tomorrow! ☀️
School will resume as normal — let’s finish the year strong, Redskins! ❤️

Spring Break mode: ON ☀️ Enjoy the week, Redskins! ❤️ We’ll see you back at school on Monday, March 30.

We’ve got a FULL lineup of action happening at HOME today, and we’re excited to welcome teams, families, and fans from across the region!

⚾ Baseball vs. Brookland – 4:30 PM
🥎 Softball vs. Brookland – 4:30 PM
🏃‍♂️ Senior High Peco Relays (Track Meet) – starts at 3:30 PM

Our campus will be buzzing with hundreds of athletes and visitors—so let’s show them what Pocahontas pride is all about! Let’s go, Redskins!

NHS Toy Drive for St. Jude Children’s Hospital

Our National Honor Society is currently hosting a toy drive to support the patients at St. Jude Children’s Hospital! We are accepting new gift donations through Friday, April 24, and our NHS officers will personally deliver the items on April 29.

To ensure all donations meet hospital guidelines:
✔️ No liquids or items with batteries
✔️ No soft or plush toys (for sanitation purposes)

For a full list of approved items, visit: https://www.stjude.org/get-involved/other-ways/volunteer-at-the-hospital/donate-toys.html

Donations can be dropped off at any building office or turned in to Mr. or Mrs. Murray. Thank you for helping our students make a meaningful impact for children in need!

Parents and guardians are invited to attend the High School Academic Assembly on Thursday, March 19. The assembly will begin at 8:45 AM in the high school gymnasium as we recognize and celebrate our students’ academic achievements.

We look forward to honoring the hard work and accomplishments of our students!

📣Pocahontas Community Heads-Up📣 We’re excited to welcome 25 schools and 700+ student-athletes to Pocahontas for the Jr. High Peco Relays today—and we’ll do it all again tomorrow for the Sr. High Peco Relays! With this many visitors in town over the next two days, our local restaurants, shops, and businesses could experience increased traffic throughout the afternoons and evenings. Let’s show them what makes Pocahontas special.

For Kyla Hudson, Pocahontas has always felt like home.

From attending school events years ago to now serving as a teacher, she’s experienced firsthand what makes this district so special—the atmosphere, the relationships, and the sense of belonging that goes far beyond the classroom.

That’s what sets Pocahontas School District apart.
Our staff invest in students, build meaningful connections, and take pride in being part of something bigger.

📝 School Choice Deadline: June 1

Choose Opportunity. Choose Pocahontas. Choose to be a Redskin.

Pocahontas High School Senior Advisory Council met last week, bringing student leaders together to share ideas and feedback. We’re proud of these students for using their voices to help shape a positive future at PHS! ❤️

Parents and guardians are invited to attend the High School Academic Assembly on Thursday, March 19. The assembly will begin at 8:45 AM in the high school gymnasium as we recognize and celebrate our students’ academic achievements.

We look forward to honoring the hard work and accomplishments of our students!

The PHS Art Club will be selling handmade buttons during lunch! 🎨

Be sure to stop by, check out their designs, and support our talented student artists!

✨ Prom Update ✨ Same date, new location! 📅 April 18 📍 Pocahontas Elementary School No Prom ticket sales will be held. More details coming soon—we can’t wait for a great night!

Congratulations to these two Lady Redskins on earning well-deserved honors! 🏀

Join us for an evening of music!

The Pocahontas High School Band will perform their Assessment Concert on Tuesday, March 17 at 6:00 PM in the Junior High Gymnasium.

Come out and support our talented student musicians! 🎺🥁🎼

Parents and guardians are invited to attend the High School Academic Assembly on Thursday, March 19. The assembly will begin at 8:45 AM in the high school gymnasium as we recognize and celebrate our students’ academic achievements.

We look forward to honoring the hard work and accomplishments of our students!