BUS ROUTE UPDATE
Please be advised that the CANOE and FLOWER bus routes will be double routed this afternoon and are expected to run approximately 30 minutes late.
Thank you for your patience and understanding!
SENIOR NIGHT | REDSKIN TENNIS
Join us tonight as we celebrate our PHS senior tennis players and their dedication to the program as the Redskins take on Westside!
📍 Chase McDonnough Tennis Courts
⏰ First Serve: 3:30 PM
Come out and support our seniors as they prepare for the District Tournament on Monday and work toward another trip to STATE!
Let’s go, Redskins! ❤️🤍
💉 SCHOOL FLU CLINICS
Flu vaccination clinics will be held at Pocahontas School District in October.
📅 October 7: Pocahontas Elementary & M.D. Williams Intermediate
📅 October 8: Pocahontas Junior High & Pocahontas High School
Consent packets will be sent home with students in the coming days. Parents/guardians who would like their student to receive a flu vaccine during the school clinic must complete and return both the flu consent form packet AND the FERPA form.
Please be watching for these forms to come home with your student this week!
Flu vaccination clinics will be held at Pocahontas School District in October.
📅 October 7: Pocahontas Elementary & M.D. Williams Intermediate
📅 October 8: Pocahontas Junior High & Pocahontas High School
Consent packets will be sent home with students in the coming days. Parents/guardians who would like their student to receive a flu vaccine during the school clinic must complete and return both the flu consent form packet AND the FERPA form.
Please be watching for these forms to come home with your student this week!
It’s almost one of our favorite weeks of the year at Pocahontas School District, and we’re ready to bring the heat in REDSKIN PARADISE! ❤️
🏝️ 2026 HOMECOMING: REDSKIN PARADISE
🔥 “Bringing the Heat in Redskin Paradise!”
Homecoming Week is September 28–October 2, and we’re looking forward to a full week of Redskin spirit across the district!
Check out the graphic below for your building’s dress-up days and start planning those Homecoming Week outfits!
Dress up. Show your spirit. Bring the heat.
It’s almost Homecoming Week in REDSKIN PARADISE!
🏝️ 2026 HOMECOMING: REDSKIN PARADISE
🔥 “Bringing the Heat in Redskin Paradise!”
Homecoming Week is September 28–October 2, and we’re looking forward to a full week of Redskin spirit across the district!
Check out the graphic below for your building’s dress-up days and start planning those Homecoming Week outfits!
Dress up. Show your spirit. Bring the heat.
It’s almost Homecoming Week in REDSKIN PARADISE!
Early Release Wednesday is TODAY!
⏰ Early dismissal begins at 1:35 PM for PES and MDW car riders utilizing the church and funeral home pickup locations. All other early release dismissal is at 1:45 PM.
🚌 Buses will run at their regularly scheduled times. Students remaining on campus will participate in supervised educational activities.
Thank you for your continued cooperation!
📢 EARLY RELEASE WEDNESDAY REMINDER!
Pocahontas School District will have Early Release Wednesday tomorrow, September 23, at 1:45 PM!
-Please communicate dismissal plans in advance.
-Have car tags ready and follow staff directions during pickup.
-Student checkouts should be completed by 1:15 PM.
-Buses will run at their regular times, and students remaining on campus will participate in supervised educational activities.
Thank you for your continued cooperation!
📚 PJHS | PROGRESS REPORTS
Progress reports are now available for families to view in Home Access Center (HAC).
Parents and guardians are encouraged to log in and review their student’s current progress.
Thank you for staying connected and involved in your student’s education! ❤️
Progress reports are now available for families to view in Home Access Center (HAC).
Parents and guardians are encouraged to log in and review their student’s current progress.
Thank you for staying connected and involved in your student’s education! ❤️
🎉 CONGRATULATIONS!
Please join us in congratulating Jennifer Smith, Katie Clark, and Donna Lemmons on receiving their certificates of completion for the ADE DESE CNU Culinary Directions Manager Certification Program!
Over the past three years, these ladies have invested their time in professional growth, sharpening their culinary skills, learning new techniques, and bringing fresh ideas back to our school kitchens.
Their commitment to continued learning is another example of the care and dedication our School Nutrition Team brings to serving our students each day.
We are proud of Jennifer, Katie, and Donna for this accomplishment and for representing Pocahontas School District so well!
Congratulations, ladies!
Please join us in congratulating Jennifer Smith, Katie Clark, and Donna Lemmons on receiving their certificates of completion for the ADE DESE CNU Culinary Directions Manager Certification Program!
Over the past three years, these ladies have invested their time in professional growth, sharpening their culinary skills, learning new techniques, and bringing fresh ideas back to our school kitchens.
Their commitment to continued learning is another example of the care and dedication our School Nutrition Team brings to serving our students each day.
We are proud of Jennifer, Katie, and Donna for this accomplishment and for representing Pocahontas School District so well!
Congratulations, ladies!
🍎 DID YOU KNOW?
All PSD students receive FREE breakfast and lunch each school day!
For students who miss breakfast in the morning, Second Chance Breakfast is available between 1st and 2nd hour, giving students another opportunity to grab breakfast and start the day fueled and ready to learn.
Even though meals are free, families still need to complete the annual meal application. These applications are important in helping Pocahontas School District maintain the programs that allow us to continue providing free meals to ALL students.
PJHS families, please take a few minutes to complete yours today!
👉 https://secure.ezmealapp.com/ApplicationScreen.aspx
It only takes a few minutes and helps support our district! ❤️
All PSD students receive FREE breakfast and lunch each school day!
For students who miss breakfast in the morning, Second Chance Breakfast is available between 1st and 2nd hour, giving students another opportunity to grab breakfast and start the day fueled and ready to learn.
Even though meals are free, families still need to complete the annual meal application. These applications are important in helping Pocahontas School District maintain the programs that allow us to continue providing free meals to ALL students.
PJHS families, please take a few minutes to complete yours today!
👉 https://secure.ezmealapp.com/ApplicationScreen.aspx
It only takes a few minutes and helps support our district! ❤️
The football games listed on the schedule for Monday at Hoxie were played last Monday.
There will be NO football games played on Monday, September 21.
Celebrating Progress. Continuing the Work.
We have some good news to celebrate in Pocahontas!
Over the past several years, our district has been intentional about building a more consistent approach to teaching and learning. We have developed a districtwide strategic plan, strengthened curriculum and instructional resources, expanded the use of student data, and worked to create greater consistency in what we expect students to learn and how we respond when they need additional support.
We developed a plan, and our teachers, staff, and administrators have been doing the hard work of putting that plan into practice. Now, we are beginning to see encouraging evidence of progress.
Our 2025–26 results show:
-The percentage of students reaching Levels 3 and 4 increased in ELA, math, and science.
-Our district Achievement score increased to 86.29, its highest level in the past three years.
-In math, the percentage of students in our lowest 25% meeting their growth target increasing to 55.60%.
-Our Success Ready score reached its highest level in the past three years, while progress toward Merit and Distinction increased to 67.94%.
These results are worth celebrating. They represent students learning, teachers responding to student needs, and staff throughout our district working every day to create better opportunities for kids.
They also remind us that the work is not finished. Some areas improved significantly, while others show us where we need to continue focusing our attention.
Our goal is simple: to be better today than we were yesterday and better tomorrow than we are today.
We developed a plan. We are working the plan. We are seeing progress. And we will continue learning, responding, and improving.
Today, we celebrate our students and staff. Tomorrow, we keep working..
We have some good news to celebrate in Pocahontas!
Over the past several years, our district has been intentional about building a more consistent approach to teaching and learning. We have developed a districtwide strategic plan, strengthened curriculum and instructional resources, expanded the use of student data, and worked to create greater consistency in what we expect students to learn and how we respond when they need additional support.
We developed a plan, and our teachers, staff, and administrators have been doing the hard work of putting that plan into practice. Now, we are beginning to see encouraging evidence of progress.
Our 2025–26 results show:
-The percentage of students reaching Levels 3 and 4 increased in ELA, math, and science.
-Our district Achievement score increased to 86.29, its highest level in the past three years.
-In math, the percentage of students in our lowest 25% meeting their growth target increasing to 55.60%.
-Our Success Ready score reached its highest level in the past three years, while progress toward Merit and Distinction increased to 67.94%.
These results are worth celebrating. They represent students learning, teachers responding to student needs, and staff throughout our district working every day to create better opportunities for kids.
They also remind us that the work is not finished. Some areas improved significantly, while others show us where we need to continue focusing our attention.
Our goal is simple: to be better today than we were yesterday and better tomorrow than we are today.
We developed a plan. We are working the plan. We are seeing progress. And we will continue learning, responding, and improving.
Today, we celebrate our students and staff. Tomorrow, we keep working..
PHS Art Club buttons will be available for purchase during PJHS lunch periods!
Students can stop by, check out the different designs, and grab a favorite while supporting our PHS Art Club.
Buttons will also be available at home football games throughout the season!
Students can stop by, check out the different designs, and grab a favorite while supporting our PHS Art Club.
Buttons will also be available at home football games throughout the season!
It’s almost one of our favorite weeks of the year at Pocahontas School District, and we’re ready to bring the heat in REDSKIN PARADISE! ❤️
🏝️ 2026 HOMECOMING: REDSKIN PARADISE
🔥 “Bringing the Heat in Redskin Paradise!”
Homecoming Week is September 28–October 2, and we’re looking forward to a full week of Redskin spirit across the district!
Check out the graphic below for your building’s dress-up days and start planning those Homecoming Week outfits!
Dress up. Show your spirit. Bring the heat.
It’s almost Homecoming Week in REDSKIN PARADISE!
🏝️ 2026 HOMECOMING: REDSKIN PARADISE
🔥 “Bringing the Heat in Redskin Paradise!”
Homecoming Week is September 28–October 2, and we’re looking forward to a full week of Redskin spirit across the district!
Check out the graphic below for your building’s dress-up days and start planning those Homecoming Week outfits!
Dress up. Show your spirit. Bring the heat.
It’s almost Homecoming Week in REDSKIN PARADISE!
The Pocahontas Theatre Club is getting ready for its production of Turkey Day: A Family Comedy by Nick McDaniel, and auditions are coming up!
📅 Thursday, September 17
⏰ 3:30 PM
📍 Mrs. Farris’ Room (312) at PJHS
Auditions are open to all PHS and PJHS students interested in being part of the production!
Come out, audition, and join us for what is sure to be a fun show! 🎭🦃
We can’t wait to see our students take the stage! ❤️🤍
📅 Thursday, September 17
⏰ 3:30 PM
📍 Mrs. Farris’ Room (312) at PJHS
Auditions are open to all PHS and PJHS students interested in being part of the production!
Come out, audition, and join us for what is sure to be a fun show! 🎭🦃
We can’t wait to see our students take the stage! ❤️🤍
EARLY RELEASE WEDNESDAY IS TODAY!
Today is an Early Release Wednesday for Pocahontas School District. Students being picked up will dismiss early, while buses will run at their regular times. Students remaining on campus will be supervised and engaged in educational activities until normal dismissal.
A few important reminders for today:
🚗 Please remain in your vehicle during car pickup.
🏷️ Have your car tag visible and ready to help keep the lines moving efficiently.
➡️ Pull all the way forward and kindly follow directions from staff assisting with traffic.
📞 Please take care of checkouts, phone calls, and dismissal plan changes before 1:15 PM, as office and phone communication will be limited after that time.
🚘 MDW car pickup: Use the outer two lanes of the horseshoe.
🚘 PJHS car pickup: Use the inner two lanes of the horseshoe. Families picking up both MDW and PJHS students should use the MDW lanes.
Thank you for planning ahead, being patient, and helping us make Early Release Wednesday run safely and smoothly for everyone! ❤️🤍
EARLY RELEASE WEDNESDAY REMINDER!
Tomorrow is Early Release Wednesday at Pocahontas School District! Students who are car riders will dismiss early, while buses will continue to run at their regular times. Students remaining on campus will be supervised and engaged in educational activities until normal dismissal.
A few important reminders to help dismissal run safely and smoothly:
🚗 Please remain in your vehicle during car pickup.
🏷️ Have your car tag (PES/MDW) visible and ready to help staff quickly identify your student.
➡️ Pull all the way forward when directed and follow instructions from staff assisting with traffic.
📞 Please communicate any changes to your student’s dismissal plan before dismissal begins.
Early Release Wednesdays are marked in red on the attached school calendar.
We appreciate everyone’s patience and cooperation as we work together to keep Early Release Wednesday safe and efficient for all of our Redskins! ❤️🤍
Please be aware that the Flower bus route will be doubled this afternoon.
Students who ride the Flower bus may arrive home later than their normal time.
Thank you for your patience and understanding!
Today, Pocahontas School District recognizes the IT professionals who work each day to keep our district connected, supported, and moving forward.
Technology plays an important role in classrooms and across our campuses, and we appreciate the work that goes into maintaining the systems, devices, and resources our students and staff rely on every day.
Thank you to our PSD technology team for all you do to support our schools! ❤️🤍
Technology plays an important role in classrooms and across our campuses, and we appreciate the work that goes into maintaining the systems, devices, and resources our students and staff rely on every day.
Thank you to our PSD technology team for all you do to support our schools! ❤️🤍
Bus Route Update
The Deer bus route will be doubled this afternoon and is expected to run approximately 30 minutes later than usual.
We appreciate your patience and understanding!
DID YOU KNOW?
ALL Pocahontas School District students receive FREE breakfast and lunch this school year! But there’s one very important step we still need from our families:
📋 EVERY FAMILY is encouraged to complete the 2026–2027 meal application.
Even though students are currently receiving meals at no cost, completing the application is extremely important to helping our district maintain our meal program for future years.
Please take just a few minutes to complete yours today!
👉 Complete the Meal Application Here
Free meals today. Help us protect this opportunity for our students in the future. ❤️
ALL Pocahontas School District students receive FREE breakfast and lunch this school year! But there’s one very important step we still need from our families:
📋 EVERY FAMILY is encouraged to complete the 2026–2027 meal application.
Even though students are currently receiving meals at no cost, completing the application is extremely important to helping our district maintain our meal program for future years.
Please take just a few minutes to complete yours today!
👉 Complete the Meal Application Here
Free meals today. Help us protect this opportunity for our students in the future. ❤️
