Pocahontas Junior High

At PJHS, great things are happening behind the scenes! Our math, english, and science teachers have been working collaboratively to strengthen instructional strategies, align pacing, and thoughtfully plan for the upcoming school year. Their teamwork and dedication ensure we continue providing high-quality learning experiences for all students. We’re excited about what’s ahead! 📚

Both our baseball and softball teams have officially punched their tickets to the regional tournament! ⚾ Baseball Update: The team will compete in the district finals today at 4:30 PM at Gosnell, taking on Brookland. 🏃‍♂️ Track Update: Our Senior High Boys Track Team earned Conference Runner-Up at yesterday’s meet. We’re proud of all of our athletes and the way they represent our school and community!

Big-time accomplishments on the track & field stage! Please help us congratulate these incredible athletes: ✨ Dean Overman – Conference Champion in Pole Vault ✨ Carter Couch – Conference Champion in Discus ✨ Jacalyn Chester – Conference Champion in Discus We’re proud of you for representing Pocahontas at the highest level!

🚨 We’re Hiring at Pocahontas School District! 🚨

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of our students every day!

Current Open Positions:

• English Teacher (PJHS)
• Volleyball Coach w/Flexible Teaching Assignment (PJHS)
• Dyslexia Interventionist (certified) – PES
• Elementary Instructional Facilitator K–6
• SpEd Teacher – Resource (MDW)
• SpEd Teacher – Self-Contained Classroom (PHS)
• SpEd Teacher – Self-Contained Classroom (PES)
• SpEd Resource Paraprofessional (MDW)
• SpEd 1:1 Paraprofessional (PES)

At Pocahontas School District, we are committed to providing a supportive, student-centered environment where educators and staff can thrive. If you’re passionate about impacting students and being part of a dedicated team, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today: https://www.pocahontaspsd.com/page/careers

The Canoe Bus and the Fish Bus will be double-routed this afternoon. They will run about 30 minutes late for drop off. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience and cooperation.
If you need to make transportation changes due to the delay, please contact your students' building office before 2:30.

We’ve got a full slate of action today—come out and support our teams! ⚾️ Baseball Schedule 🕑 2:00 PM – Westside vs. Gosnell 🕓 4:00 PM – Winner of Game 1 vs. Brookland 🕕 6:00 PM – Highland vs. Pocahontas 🥎 Softball Schedule 🕑 2:00 PM – Pocahontas plays ➡️ With a win, back at 4:00 PM vs. Brookland 🏃‍♂️ Track & Field 📍 Conference Meet happening today at Brookland

Tonight’s band concert is canceled and will be rescheduled for a later date. Thank you for your understanding.

Today, we proudly recognize and celebrate the incredible bus drivers of the Pocahontas School District!

Each day, our drivers are among the first to greet our students and the last to send them home safely. They do so much more than drive a route—they build relationships, offer a smile, provide encouragement, and ensure that every student’s day starts and ends with care.

Rain or shine, early mornings and long afternoons, their dedication never goes unnoticed. We are grateful for the patience, commitment, and heart they bring to our district every single day.

Please join us in thanking our amazing bus drivers for the vital role they play in keeping our students safe and supported.

📣 Band Concert Announcement 🎶

The Beginning Band and High School Concert & Awards Ceremony will kick off tonight at 6:00 PM in the Junior High Gym!

Then, join us again tomorrow at 6:00 PM in the Junior High Gym for the 7th & 8th Grade Band Concert.

Come out and support our talented student musicians as they showcase their hard work and celebrate a great year!

We are proud of our students who participated in Solo & Ensemble recently at Highland High School. Their hard work, preparation, and dedication to their craft were evident in their performances.

Congratulations to all students who earned Superior and Excellent ratings—your commitment to excellence and growth in music is something to be celebrated.

Thank you for representing Pocahontas with pride!

Students have been hard at work welding—building real-world skills and gaining hands-on experience in the shop. Proud of their effort and focus!

Today we celebrate the incredible individuals who keep our schools running smoothly every single day—our Administrative Professionals!

From welcoming families and supporting students to keeping everything organized behind the scenes, their impact is felt in every building across our district. We are so grateful for their dedication, care, and commitment to Pocahontas Schools.

Please join us in thanking:
Adrian Casey, Cindy Futrell, Maddie Adams, Randi Rief, Caitlin Tweedy, Sarah Gott, Natalie Ruple, Kathy Fisk, Dianna Johnson, Kim Guthrie, Dina Radcliff, Brittany Bridgeforth, and Amanda Snyder.

Your work does not go unnoticed, and we appreciate all that you do for our students, staff, and community each day.

It’s a busy day for Redskin athletics!

⚾️ Baseball is at home
🥎 Softball is at home
🏃‍♂️ The Jr. High District Track Meet is happening at home today as well

Come out and support our student-athletes!

PJHS Progress Reports are now available to view on Home Access Center (HAC).
Parents and guardians can log in to check current grades and monitor student progress.
If you need assistance accessing HAC, please contact the school office.

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!

As testing wraps up at Pocahontas Junior High, there’s been an incredible sense of positivity throughout the building! From encouraging words to celebrating effort, our halls have been filled with praise, support, and great conversations.

We are so proud of our students and staff for their hard work, determination, and the way they’ve lifted each other up all week long.

Great job, PJHS! Keep it up! 👏

The Pine Tree bus will be double-routed and will run 30-35 minutes late this afternoon. We appreciate your understanding as we continue to work through the continual driver shortage.

Due to tomorrow’s forecast, baseball and softball games will be played today, while the track meet will remain as scheduled.

⚾ Baseball
vs. Highland (originally Thursday) → Today at home, 4:00 PM
vs. Sloan-Hendrix (Friday) → Canceled

🥎 Softball
Scheduled for tomorrow → Now being played today at Highland

🏃‍♂️ Track
Sr. High Wellman Relays → Still on for tomorrow at home

Thank you for your flexibility—come out and support our Redskins!

📚✨ ATLAS Testing Starts Tomorrow at PJHS & PHS! ✨📚 It’s go time! Our junior high and high school students have put in the work—now it’s time to show what they know. A few reminders to help our students succeed: ✅ Get a good night’s sleep ✅ Eat a solid breakfast ✅ Be on time (testing starts first thing!) ✅ Take your time and read carefully ✅ Stay confident and give it your best Parents, thank you for helping make attendance a priority during testing—every day matters! 🙌