Pocahontas Junior High

Pocahontas School District has the following positions available:

PES | Pocahontas Elementary

- 1:1 Special Education Paraprofessional
- Title I Paraprofessional
- Self-Contained Special Education Paraprofessional

PJHS | Pocahontas Junior High

- 1:1 Special Education Paraprofessional

Interested in joining our district? Learn more and apply at https://pocahontas.schoolspring.com/

Our Pocahontas students had an outstanding showing at the Arkansas State Fair! From champion livestock and top placements to individual honors, these students represented Pocahontas and Randolph County well! Congratulations to Raygen Tweedy, John Johnson, Roxy Shoe, Addyson Forrester, Evan Lewey, Makenna Archer, Kawner Kechaval, and Maggie Shoe on their accomplishments! We are proud of the hard work, dedication, and success of all our students!

Our district phone lines are currently down. We are aware of the issue and working to restore service as quickly as possible. We appreciate your patience and understanding and will provide updates as they become available.

Tomorrow, Wednesday, November 4, is an Early Release Wednesday for Pocahontas School District! Early dismissal is at 1:45 PM or 1:35 PM for PES and for students walking to the church/funeral home parking lots. Families are reminded to follow their building’s established pickup procedures to help ensure a safe and smooth dismissal. Bus riders will remain on campus with supervision until regular dismissal. Thank you for your cooperation!

Let's Rise Together!

PJHS Student Council is hosting a November Bread Drive to help stock our local food pantry!

Students can bring any type of packaged bread to their 2nd hour advisory group through November 16. The group collecting the most packages will earn a special celebration on November 20!

A little friendly competition for a great cause! We're proud of our students for giving back to the community!

🍂 Cool Weather Clothing Drive! 🍂

As the weather starts to cool off, we are collecting gently used or new sweatshirts, hoodies, and light jackets for our kids!

🧥 Items needed: Sweatshirts, hoodies, and light jackets/fleece (all sizes)

🚫 Please hold off on: Heavy winter coats or snow gear for now (we’ll hold a winter coat drive later!)

📍 Drop-off: PJHS for Mrs. Phelps

Thank you so much for supporting our PJHS school family!

A little friendly competition and lots of creativity at PJHS! Our teachers had so much fun showing off their pumpkin decorating skills and spreading a little fall cheer!

The field is set, and it’s GAME DAY at Schoonover Stadium! After a morning pep rally, our 7th grade and junior high Redskins are ready to wrap up their football seasons at home tonight! 🏈 7th Grade | 5:30 PM 🏈 Junior High | 7:00 PM Come out and cheer them on! Go Redskins!

Congratulations to PJHS 8th grader Anneliese Sorg!

Anneliese’s artwork was selected to represent Pocahontas Junior High School in the Natural State Ornament Project! Her design, inspired by this year’s theme, “Symbols of Our State,” will be turned into an ornament and displayed on the Arkansas State Capitol Christmas Tree from November through January.

Anneliese is a talented art student who consistently demonstrates creativity and dedication in her work. We are so proud of her and this special recognition!

Congratulations to the Pocahontas Redskin Marching Band on a successful performance at the Paragould Marching Invitational!

The band earned a Superior Rating, along with several honors:

1st Place Percussion – Class AAA-1
1st Place Color Guard – Class AAA-1
Outstanding Soloist – Christian Lee
Class AAA-1 Champion
5th Place Music – Red Division
10th Place Overall

We are proud of our talented students and directors for their hard work and dedication. Congratulations, Redskins!

Today is Early Release Wednesday for Pocahontas School District. Parent Pick-Up Dismissal Times: • 1:35 PM: PES students and MDW students who walk to the church/funeral home parking lot for pick-up. • 1:45 PM: All other students being picked up by a parent or guardian. Bus Transportation: Students who ride the bus will remain on campus for supervised activities and will be dismissed at their regular bus dismissal time. Please plan accordingly for your student’s afternoon transportation. Thank you for your cooperation.

Happening TONIGHT! Join the Pocahontas Theater Club for Haunted Pocahontas, a one-night-only walking tour featuring local history and stories after dark! 📅 Tonight, October 27 🕡 6:30 PM 📍 Marr Street Playhouse Parking Lot 🎟️ $5 per person (pay at the event) Come out and support our Theater Club for a fun evening in downtown Pocahontas!

Students from M.D. Williams, PJHS, and PHS recently had the opportunity to attend the Resilient Youth Summit at Black River Technical College! It was a great day of learning, growing, and connecting while exploring the importance of mental health, positive choices, and resilience!

The CANOЕ bus will be double-routed this afternoon, Friday, October 23. Students riding this route may arrive home approximately 30 minutes later than usual. We appreciate your patience and understanding!

Join the Pocahontas Theater Club for Haunted Pocahontas, a one-night-only walking tour featuring stories and local history after dark! 📅 Tuesday, October 27 ⏰ 6:30 PM 📍 Meet at Marr Street Playhouse Parking Lot 🎟️ $5 per person (pay the evening of the tour)

STATE BOUND, REDSKINS! Our PHS Volleyball team is headed to Bauxite, Arkansas, for the State Tournament, and we want to send them off in true Redskin fashion! 📅 Sunday, October 25 ⏰ 2:00 PM 📍 Pocahontas Town Square We invite our Redskin community to come out, show your support, and help us give these athletes a send-off they deserve! Let’s line the square, bring the Redskin spirit, and cheer our girls on as they head to STATE!

Pocahontas Junior High is looking for professionals from all career fields to participate in our upcoming Career Fair! 📅 November 20 ⏰ 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM 📍 Pocahontas Junior High Guest speakers will have the opportunity to share their career experiences with students during approximately 15-minute sessions. 📩 Interested in participating? Contact Allison Swann at allison.swann@pocahontaspsd.com or 870-892-4573 ext. 4013. Help us introduce our students to the many career opportunities available to them! ❤️ Please share to help us spread the word!

A few upgrades were made to the PJHS cafeteria serving lines over fall break! These improvements will help make meal service even better for our students! A big thank-you to our Child Nutrition team for their continued dedication to our students! ❤️

School spirit is always in full swing at PJHS! Nothing beats a good pep rally and a gym full of Redskin pride!

Don't miss your chance to purchase a 2026–2027 Pocahontas Junior High Yearbook!

Yearbooks are currently $35 through November 30! Beginning December 1, the price increases to $45.

Order yours today and save $10!

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