Pocahontas Junior High

Spring Break mode: ON ☀️ Enjoy the week, Redskins! ❤️ We’ll see you back at school on Monday, March 30.

We’ve got a FULL lineup of action happening at HOME today, and we’re excited to welcome teams, families, and fans from across the region!

⚾ Baseball vs. Brookland – 4:30 PM
🥎 Softball vs. Brookland – 4:30 PM
🏃‍♂️ Senior High Peco Relays (Track Meet) – starts at 3:30 PM

Our campus will be buzzing with hundreds of athletes and visitors—so let’s show them what Pocahontas pride is all about! Let’s go, Redskins!

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!

📣Pocahontas Community Heads-Up📣 We’re excited to welcome 25 schools and 700+ student-athletes to Pocahontas for the Jr. High Peco Relays today—and we’ll do it all again tomorrow for the Sr. High Peco Relays! With this many visitors in town over the next two days, our local restaurants, shops, and businesses could experience increased traffic throughout the afternoons and evenings. Let’s show them what makes Pocahontas special.

The Junior High Peco Relays are happening today at Pocahontas! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ 🗓 Today ⏰ 3:30 PM Come out and support our athletes as they hit the track—good luck to all competing! ❤️

The PHS Art Club will be selling handmade buttons during lunch! 🎨

Be sure to stop by, check out their designs, and support our talented student artists!

📣 Schedule Update 📣 The Peco Jr. High Relays have been rescheduled. 🗓 New Date: Wednesday, March 18 ⏰ Start Time: 3:30 PM The event was originally scheduled for Tuesday. Come out and support our junior high athletes as they compete!

7th grade science students recently had the opportunity to dissect owl pellets as part of their study of food chains and animal diets. This hands-on activity allowed students to explore and learn more about what owls eat while bringing science concepts to life in the classroom. 🦉🔬

The community is invited to celebrate culture and heritage at Islander Night tomorrow at M.D. Williams School from 2:00–5:00 PM.

This special event will feature traditional foods, cultural dances, and displays that highlight Islander heritage for everyone to enjoy. It’s a great opportunity for our community to come together, learn, and celebrate the rich cultures represented in our district.

We hope to see you there!

There will be no Jr. High track practice today. Sr. High track team will practice in the complex.

Mark your calendars!

Community in Action Day is coming to Pocahontas School District on April 11, 2026, from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM at the M.D. Williams / Junior High Loop!

Bring the whole family and enjoy:
🍔 Food Trucks
🏰 Bounce Houses
🎟️ Prizes
🐐 Petting Zoo
…and so much more!

This will be a great day to connect, celebrate, and enjoy time together as a community. We hope to see you there!

⚾ Game Update for Redskin Fans ⚾ Due to field conditions in Newport, today’s High School Baseball game has been moved to a HOME game and will now begin at 4:30 PM. Come out and support your Redskins on our home field!

📣 Game Update for Today (Monday, March 9):

🥎 The Lady Redskins softball game scheduled for today has been canceled.

⚾ The Redskin baseball team will still compete at Newport today as scheduled.

🚨 Game Update 🚨 Today’s softball game against Salem has been canceled.

‼️Schedule Update‼️ Please note the following updates to upcoming games: 📍 Thursday, March 5 ⚾ The scheduled baseball game vs. Salem has been canceled due to weather concerns. 📍 Friday, March 6 ⚾ The scheduled baseball game vs. ICC has been canceled as ICC continues competing in the State Basketball Tournament. 📍 Friday, March 6 🥎 Lady Redskins Softball will play at Salem beginning at 4:00 PM. Please help us spread the word!

📣 Pocahontas School District is Hiring!

We are currently accepting applications for the following positions:

⭐ Secretary – High School (Immediate Opening, 2025–2026 School Year)
⭐ SpEd Teacher – Resource (M.D. Williams) for the 2026–2027 school year
⭐ SpEd Teacher – Self-Contained Classroom (PHS) for the 2026–2027 school year
⭐ SpEd Teacher – Self-Contained Classroom (PES) for the 2026–2027 school year
⭐ SpEd Resource Paraprofessional (M.D. Williams) for the 2026–2027 school year
⭐ SpEd 1:1 Paraprofessional (PES) for the 2025–2026 school year

At Pocahontas School District, we are committed to supporting every learner and providing the resources our students need to succeed. If you are passionate about serving students and making a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply.

Apply online at:
👉 https://pocahontas.schoolspring.com/

Come be part of a team that puts students first every single day.

Today’s home baseball game vs. Bay has been moved up to a 4:00 PM start time. Our Lady Redskins hit the road today to take on Carlisle with first pitch set for 5:00 PM! Please plan accordingly and help us spread the word. Go Redskins!

What an incredible showing for Pocahontas at the State Swim Meet! The Lady Redskins finished 3rd overall in the state, missing 2nd place by just 3 points — an outstanding accomplishment at the highest level of competition. 👏 Relay Results: • 200 Medley Relay (Maggie, Audrie, Lauren, Chloe) – 6th • 200 Free Relay (Abby, Audrie, Chloe, Maggie) – 4th • 400 Free Relay (Abby, Audrie, Maggie, Lauren) – 4th 🏅 Individual Highlights: • Chloe – 8th (200 IM), 10th (100 Fly) • Audrie – 8th (200 Free) • Lauren – 🥉 3rd (500 Free) & 🥈 2nd (100 Breaststroke) — All-State Honors • Abby – 7th (50 Free), 6th (100 Back) • Maggie – 5th (500 Free) 🏊‍♂️ Isaiah Land also represented the Redskins well, finishing 🥉 3rd in the 50 Free and 7th in the 100 Free. We are incredibly proud of these student-athletes for their hard work, determination, and the way they represent Pocahontas School District with excellence.

Mark your calendars! Community in Action Day is coming to Pocahontas School District on April 11, 2026, from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM at the M.D. Williams / Junior High Loop! Bring the whole family and enjoy: 🍔 Food Trucks 🏰 Bounce Houses 🎟️ Prizes 🐐 Petting Zoo …and so much more! This will be a great day to connect, celebrate, and enjoy time together as a community. We hope to see you there!