Pocahontas High School

Congratulations to the Pocahontas Redskin Marching Band on a successful performance at the Paragould Marching Invitational!

The band earned a Superior Rating, along with several honors:

1st Place Percussion – Class AAA-1
1st Place Color Guard – Class AAA-1
Outstanding Soloist – Christian Lee
Class AAA-1 Champion
5th Place Music – Red Division
10th Place Overall

We are proud of our talented students and directors for their hard work and dedication. Congratulations, Redskins!

Today is Early Release Wednesday for Pocahontas School District. Parent Pick-Up Dismissal Times: • 1:35 PM: PES students and MDW students who walk to the church/funeral home parking lot for pick-up. • 1:45 PM: All other students being picked up by a parent or guardian. Bus Transportation: Students who ride the bus will remain on campus for supervised activities and will be dismissed at their regular bus dismissal time. Please plan accordingly for your student’s afternoon transportation. Thank you for your cooperation.

Happening TONIGHT! Join the Pocahontas Theater Club for Haunted Pocahontas, a one-night-only walking tour featuring local history and stories after dark! 📅 Tonight, October 27 🕡 6:30 PM 📍 Marr Street Playhouse Parking Lot 🎟️ $5 per person (pay at the event) Come out and support our Theater Club for a fun evening in downtown Pocahontas!

Students from M.D. Williams, PJHS, and PHS recently had the opportunity to attend the Resilient Youth Summit at Black River Technical College! It was a great day of learning, growing, and connecting while exploring the importance of mental health, positive choices, and resilience!

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! ❤️🤍