Pocahontas Junior High

📣 We’re Hiring! 📣
The Pocahontas School District currently has employment opportunities available for individuals interested in joining our team, including:

• ELL Coordinator
• PJHS Custodian
• Special Education Paraprofessional – PES
• Special Education Paraprofessional – PJHS
• Substitute Custodians
• Substitute Bus Drivers

If you’re passionate about supporting students and making a difference, we encourage you to apply!

👉 View openings and apply online:
https://pocahontas.schoolspring.com/

Pocahontas School District is looking for dedicated and compassionate substitute school nurses to join our team! If you're a licensed nurse who loves working with children and wants a flexible schedule, we’d love to hear from you.

Requirements:
🩺 Current RN or LPN license
🗓️ Availability during school hours (as needed)
❤️CPR certification

Whether you're retired, semi-retired, or just looking for extra hours, this is a great way to make a difference in your community!

🎉 Happy National Career Coach Day! 🎉
Today we’re celebrating Allison Swann, our Career Coach, for the meaningful role she plays in helping students explore career options, set goals, and prepare for life after graduation. We’re grateful for her dedication and the positive impact she has on our students every day! 💼✨

Pocahontas School District students in grades 5–12 are invited to be part of our Redskins Shooting Team! No experience is required—beginners are welcome. Students will learn trap shooting in a safe, supervised environment while building skills in safety, focus, responsibility, and teamwork. Participants will also have opportunities to practice, compete, and participate in local and state events.

🗓 Sign-Up Deadline: January 30
📱 Scan the QR code on the flyer to register (district email required)

For more information, contact Mr. James at travis.james@pocahontaspsd.com.

January is School Board Appreciation Month, and we are grateful for the dedicated leadership and service of our Pocahontas School District Board of Education.

Jennifer Rawls, Brent Massey, Chad Overman, Gary Cole, and Chris Robinson—thank you for your leadership, service, and commitment to supporting student success and strengthening our schools. Our district is better because of your willingness to serve.

We appreciate you—this month and always!

Welcome back! 🎉 Today marks the start of an exciting new semester, and we’re so happy to have our students back on campus. Here’s to fresh starts, new goals, and a great spring semester ahead. ❤️📚

The countdown is on and PJHS is ready! Our teachers and staff are back on campus preparing for a strong, productive second semester. We’re excited to see our students back tomorrow! ❤️📚

📅 Reminder: School resumes on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. We look forward to welcoming students back after the holiday break!

The school office is updating attendance records as part of the semester test exemption process. If you receive a call regarding your child’s attendance, please allow a few days for our records to be fully updated. Thank you for your patience.

🎄✨ FFA Christmas Party ✨🎄 FFA members came together to celebrate the season with a festive Christmas party full of fun, laughter, and holiday cheer.

REMINDER: PJHS Semester Tests begin tomorrow!
*Students who are exempt from a semester test will be excused for that class period for the remainder of this week
*Teachers have informed all students of their exemption status in each class period
*Parents, if you have any questions, please contact your student's teacher directly

Parents and Guardians — we want to hear from you. ❤️
Pocahontas Junior High invites our parents and guardians to take a few moments to complete this short survey focused on school culture and belonging.

Your feedback helps us continue building a welcoming, supportive environment for our students. Thank you for partnering with PJHS.

🔗 https://app.ckh.org/public-survey/5v456itm

Last week’s Christmas celebration was full of smiles, games, and holiday magic! Our students had the best time together, and it was a beautiful reminder of what makes Pocahontas Schools so special — everyone belongs here. A big shout-out to our National Honor Society students for helping make the day unforgettable. Their kindness, encouragement, and willingness to jump in created such a welcoming atmosphere for all. We’re proud of the inclusive spirit that shines across our district every single day. ❤️✨

Last week, our choir students took their talents into the community by visiting local nursing homes to sing and share a little holiday joy. Their voices, smiles, and kindness created a meaningful moment for residents and staff alike. We’re proud of these students for representing our district so well and for using their gifts to brighten someone else’s day. ✨🎄

Our Pocahontas Junior High EAST program + high school students are broadcasting tonight’s home basketball game at 7:00 PM! Tune in to cheer on our teams and support these students as they gain hands-on experience in media and technology. 🎥 Tip-off: 7:00 PM 📍 Home game ▶️ Watch here: https://youtube.com/live/o6TcsX_URCc Be sure to follow along as we continue sharing their EAST journey! 👏

🐝📚 Spelling Bee Champions! 📚🐝 Congratulations to our Pocahontas Junior High Spelling Bee winners for grades 7 and 8! We’re proud of these students for their hard work and impressive spelling skills. 7th Grade • Ada Lieber • Brennan Dyer 8th Grade • Jeremy Resus • Jaxon Johnson Way to represent PJHS—great job, spellers! 👏✨

📹🏀 EAST x PHS Collaboration Takes the Court! 🏀📹 Our PJHS EAST students have teamed up with Pocahontas High School students to begin live streaming and broadcasting our home basketball games — and their first official debut last night was a success! This collaboration gives students hands-on experience with broadcasting, production, and technology while bringing our community even closer to the action. 👏 Stay tuned for more livestreams and updates as this project continues to grow! We’re proud of these students and excited to see where this partnership leads. ❤️

Pocahontas Junior High will be conducting a lockdown drill. This is a routine safety practice, and there is no threat or emergency. Thank you for your continued support as we prioritize student safety.

Grab your Redskin gear while the holiday savings last! Don’t miss out on fan favorites for everyone on your list. 🎄✨ 🛍️ Shop here: https://football.1stplacespiritwear.com/sites/AR/Pocahontas/Pocahontas+High+School?utm_source=shortcode&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=school-direct

Attention PJHS Parents