Pocahontas High School

First week of school letter to parents. https://5il.co/kjev

Message from Superintendent Jerry Martens on the upcoming millage vote. https://youtu.be/FVK1JtAkHDo

The Pocahontas School Board Community meeting will be held Monday, August 31 beginning at 5:30pm at the Pocahontas Community Center. The School Board will be answering questions concerning the New High School Project and drawings of the high school will be available for viewing.

Let's try this again. Second half action at https://youtu.be/6Oifj10Nh3A

Watch live tonight at 7:00pm as your Pocahontas Redskins take on Batesville Southside. Live tonight on PSD-TV at https://youtu.be/rwVTk_45ohs

Red folders can be picked up until 4 pm this afternoon. Forms are due no later than Wednesday, 8/26. To receive a Chromebook on Monday morning, an agreement signed by the parent and student must be presented or an online submission can be made on the school web page.     

If you did not pick up a Chromebook during one of our drive-thru pickup days, students may pick them up on the first day of school. Technology Staff will be located at MDW, PJHS, & PHS at 8am (Alma at 10am), on the first day of school to hand out Chromebooks to any student that has yet to receive one. A signed online form or a signed paper form must be present in order for them to receive their device. If you do not submit one online, please send a signed paper copy with your child on the first day of school. You can fill one out online here. https://bit.ly/2Yj06rs

Red folders are due no later than Wednesday, August 26th. Turn in before the first day of school would be appreciated but not required. The Chromebook agreement must be signed by the parent and student before a Chromebook will be ​issued on the first day of school.

A message from Principal Lesa Grooms to PHS Students https://youtu.be/M1P48o5PCJI

PHS Drive-Thru Orientation tonight from 1:00-7:00! Chromebooks will be handed out only with parent/student signed consent. BTS red folders will be handed out also.

PHS Drive-Thru Orientation will be Thursday, August 13th from 1:00-7:00 p.m. Please see your student email or documents posted on the PHS webpage for more information.

For Back to School information and supply lists by teacher please go to the school webpage @ Pocahontaspsd.com > PHS > Menu > Documents.

VOTE SEPTEMBER 8

You can now electronically submit the Chromebook 1:1 Program Agreement and Opt-Out Forms at the bottom of our Chromebook page under Submit Online. https://www.pocahontaspsd.com/o/district/page/chromebook-1-1--2

​Parents/Students: Please read the following policy PRIOR to pick up. Pick up plans will be announced soon. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/833690/Pocahontas_School_District_1_1_Chromebook_Program_-_Handbook_and_Policies.pdf​

PHS Parents/Students: ​If you are choosing the Virtual Learning option for your student(s) please complete the survey by Monday, August 10th. Please see the Virtual Learning video posted on the school webpage by Mr. Martens and the survey link is posted underneath the video.

Please read Chromebook user Handbook/policy prior to picking up a Chromebook at Orientation. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/833690/Pocahontas_School_District_1_1_Chromebook_Program_-_Handbook_and_Policies.pdf Orientation will be announced ASAP..

Virtual learning with Mr. Jerry Martens. https://youtu.be/Tvb_N3oElgY

Pocahontas Public School District Opportunities for Learning 2020-2021 https://5il.co/igpy

Traditional Graduation Ceremony 2020 July 13th (if postponed for rain July 17th) The Arkansas Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has announced that schools will be able to hold a “Traditional” Graduation ceremony for the Senior Class of 2020. The Traditional Graduation Ceremony will be as traditional as possible, however, there are state requirements that must be followed. According to state requirements, we will have limited capacity, face coverings must be worn, and no congregating. I have been asked if this event is required for graduation. Graduates, this is NOT required. You have officially graduated. Date of the Event: Monday, July 13th (if it rains it will be postponed to Friday, July 17th) Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: Schoonover Stadium (PHS Football Stadium) Tickets will be required: 9 tickets per graduate (Must have a ticket to enter.) The graduate does not need a ticket, but the graduate's guests must have tickets. Tickets must be picked up PRIOR to Graduation: Tickets will be available in the PHS Office beginning July 1 and must be picked up no later than Thursday, July 9th by 4:00 p.m. Any tickets not picked up by 4:00 p.m. on July 9th, will be considered “extra” and will be available Friday, July 10th from 8:00 -11:30 for graduates needing extra tickets for guests. They will be first come, first served - 5 extra tickets per graduate while tickets lasts. Graduates will assemble by 7:00 with cap and gown on in the area between the athletic complex and Mrs. Bradley’s FACS building. Please stand at the spot posted with your name. Entrance: ONE entrance - All will enter at the West End gate (by the complex) Face Coverings: Must be worn by all in attendance except children 9 and under. The face coverings must be worn throughout the event (including graduates). Please bring your own face covering. Seating: The audience will be seated by ushers. Household groups may sit together. Groups will be seated 6 feet away from other groups. Every other bleacher will be marked off and cannot be used. Walking area: Household groups may walk together. Please remain 6 feet apart from other groups. Congregating: There will be no congregating (including parking lot). No Entry if you: -Have had a fever of 100.4 F or greater in the last two days. -Have a cough, difficulty breathing, sore throat, or loss of taste or smell. -Have had contact with a person known to be infected with COVID-19 in the previous 14 days. To protect vulnerable people from COVID-19, ADH discourages you from entering if you: -Are aged 65 or older Please pick up your tickets at the high school office as soon as possible. The deadline to pick up tickets is Thursday, July 9th by 4:00. Any tickets not picked up by the deadline will be considered “extra” and can be picked up Friday, July 10th from 8:00 -11:30 a.m. (First come, first served - 5 extra tickets per graduate while tickets lasts)