🇺🇸TOMORROW is our Veterans Day Program at M.D. Williams!🇺🇸
Our students have been working hard and can’t wait to honor the heroes who have served our country. From heartfelt songs to powerful tributes, it’s going to be a special celebration of service, courage, and patriotism.
We invite our veterans, families, and community members to join us as we say thank you to those who’ve protected our freedoms and inspired generations.
We hope to see you at M.D. Williams Intermediate School for the performance starting at 8:30 AM❤️🤍💙
Notice of Special School Election🗳
Pocahontas School District
Early Voting: Nov. 12–14 & Nov. 17, 2025
🕗 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
📍 First Baptist Church on Thomasville
Election Day: Nov. 18, 2025
🕢 7:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
📍 Black River Technical College – Randolph County Development Center
Pocahontas School District
Early Voting: Nov. 12–14 & Nov. 17, 2025
🕗 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
📍 First Baptist Church on Thomasville
Election Day: Nov. 18, 2025
🕢 7:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
📍 Black River Technical College – Randolph County Development Center
Pocahontas Junior High School Thanksgiving Food Drive!
🌟 Help Our Students Over Thanksgiving Break! 🌟
🌟 Help Our Students Over Thanksgiving Break! 🌟
Parents please be advised the Camel bus is being double routed and will run 30 minutes later this afternoon.
🎳Striking Up Fun and Friendship🎳
Several of our students participated in Special Olympics Bowling this week — showing incredible effort, teamwork, and sportsmanship on and off the lanes!
We’re so proud of these athletes for representing Pocahontas with big smiles, determination, and Redskin pride. A huge thank-you to the staff and volunteers who made this memorable day possible!❤️🖤
Several of our students participated in Special Olympics Bowling this week — showing incredible effort, teamwork, and sportsmanship on and off the lanes!
We’re so proud of these athletes for representing Pocahontas with big smiles, determination, and Redskin pride. A huge thank-you to the staff and volunteers who made this memorable day possible!❤️🖤
Understanding the Ballot
We want to take a moment to clarify what voters will see on the ballot for the upcoming Pocahontas School District Millage Election.
The only change being proposed is a 2.95 mill increase to fund the new Pocahontas High School campus and competition gym/safe room.
Current millage rate: 32.81 mills
Proposed increase: 2.95 mills
New proposed total: 35.76 mills
While the ballot lists several millage numbers, those additional figures are not new proposals — they represent existing debt service mills that the district is already paying on previously approved bonds.
In short — this election is about one single proposal:
➡️ A 2.95 mill increase to fund the construction of new Pocahontas High School projects.
We remain committed to being transparent and clear about what’s being proposed. If you have any questions, please visit www.pocahontaspsd.com or email psdmillage@pocahontaspsd.com.
Partnership in Action!
We are excited to continue our sixth-year partnership with Williams Baptist University and welcome their Introduction to Education students into our schools.
These future educators observed English Language Development (ELD) classes taught by Mrs. McCallister (K-6) and Mrs. Washburn (7-12). ELD provides our multilingual learners with direct instruction in the language skills they might not acquire through everyday interactions, helping them succeed academically and beyond.
We're proud to support the next generation of teachers while showcasing Mrs. McCallister's and Mrs. Washburn's effective instructional practices that help our multilingual learners thrive!
We are excited to continue our sixth-year partnership with Williams Baptist University and welcome their Introduction to Education students into our schools.
These future educators observed English Language Development (ELD) classes taught by Mrs. McCallister (K-6) and Mrs. Washburn (7-12). ELD provides our multilingual learners with direct instruction in the language skills they might not acquire through everyday interactions, helping them succeed academically and beyond.
We're proud to support the next generation of teachers while showcasing Mrs. McCallister's and Mrs. Washburn's effective instructional practices that help our multilingual learners thrive!
We are aware of the issue and working to get it resolved. Thank you for your patience.
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!
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!
Pocahontas Junior High School students are reaching new heights!
Students who score at or above grade level on their i-Ready assessments are being recognized and celebrated for their hard work and progress this year!
Our teachers are proud of the effort students are putting into their lessons and assessments — and there are special incentives in place to keep the motivation growing all year long.
Every skill mastered and every goal reached represents a step toward success. Way to go, PJHS! Keep aiming high!
💙💛 Pocahontas FFA at National Convention! 🌾
Members of the Pocahontas FFA Chapter recently attended the National FFA Convention — an incredible opportunity to connect with other chapters from across the country, explore agricultural careers, and celebrate student success! Several of our students were also recognized with awards and honors for their hard work, leadership, and dedication to agriculture. 🏅
We’re so proud of these students and their advisors for representing Pocahontas School District with excellence and Redskin pride on a national stage!
Members of the Pocahontas FFA Chapter recently attended the National FFA Convention — an incredible opportunity to connect with other chapters from across the country, explore agricultural careers, and celebrate student success! Several of our students were also recognized with awards and honors for their hard work, leadership, and dedication to agriculture. 🏅
We’re so proud of these students and their advisors for representing Pocahontas School District with excellence and Redskin pride on a national stage!
Students in Ms. Platz’s 7th grade Social Studies class have been studying the Holocaust and recently completed research projects on individual concentration camps. Each student was assigned a specific camp to research and presented their findings to the class.📚
How School Construction Funding Really Works
Community members have asked important questions about how school construction is funded and why districts don’t simply “save up” for large projects.
These informational pieces outline the basic structure of school facility funding — including how local building funds, state partnership funds, and long-term bonds work together — and why rising construction costs make long-term saving alone challenging.
Our goal is to help the community understand how the facility funding mechanism works, not to advocate for or against any specific millage change. We appreciate your engagement and welcome your questions as we continue planning responsibly for the future of our schools.
Community members have asked important questions about how school construction is funded and why districts don’t simply “save up” for large projects.
These informational pieces outline the basic structure of school facility funding — including how local building funds, state partnership funds, and long-term bonds work together — and why rising construction costs make long-term saving alone challenging.
Our goal is to help the community understand how the facility funding mechanism works, not to advocate for or against any specific millage change. We appreciate your engagement and welcome your questions as we continue planning responsibly for the future of our schools.
Our EAST program has designed something truly special — introducing Car Line Reading Moments! 🚗✨
So, what is it?
It’s a radio frequency program (98.1 FM) that plays short, family-friendly literacy prompts while you wait in the car line! Each week features different focuses and fun, easy-to-do activities that help families build reading, listening, and communication skills together.
The goal is simple but powerful — to create supportive, engaging moments that make literacy a natural part of everyday family life. ❤️
We’re so proud of our EAST students for bringing innovation, technology, and learning together to benefit our entire district community!
So, what is it?
It’s a radio frequency program (98.1 FM) that plays short, family-friendly literacy prompts while you wait in the car line! Each week features different focuses and fun, easy-to-do activities that help families build reading, listening, and communication skills together.
The goal is simple but powerful — to create supportive, engaging moments that make literacy a natural part of everyday family life. ❤️
We’re so proud of our EAST students for bringing innovation, technology, and learning together to benefit our entire district community!
🪱 Hands-on Science at PJHS!
Ms. Lockhart’s 8th grade science classes have been digging into their worm farm projects this week! Students are observing, counting eggs, and spotting new baby worms as part of their lessons on reproduction.
It’s always exciting to see science come to life—literally!
Ms. Lockhart’s 8th grade science classes have been digging into their worm farm projects this week! Students are observing, counting eggs, and spotting new baby worms as part of their lessons on reproduction.
It’s always exciting to see science come to life—literally!
A huge congratulations to our Pocahontas Junior High Redskins and 7th Grade Redskins — both teams finished their seasons UNDEFEATED and are CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS! 🙌🔥
We are so proud of our players, coaches, and everyone who supported them along the way. What a season to remember!
PHS Redskin Football heads to Blytheville tonight! ❤️🏈
A few reminders for fans:
🎟️ The gate is cashless — tickets can be purchased in advance or at the gate using this link: https://gofan.co/app/school/AR19314
👜 Blytheville has a clear bag policy in place.
🍔 Concessions are cash only, so plan ahead!
Let’s pack the stands and show our Redskin Pride on the road!
A few reminders for fans:
🎟️ The gate is cashless — tickets can be purchased in advance or at the gate using this link: https://gofan.co/app/school/AR19314
👜 Blytheville has a clear bag policy in place.
🍔 Concessions are cash only, so plan ahead!
Let’s pack the stands and show our Redskin Pride on the road!
🏈 Jr High Redskin Football at home against Blytheville tonight!
🎟️ Cash is accepted at the gate
🍔 Concession stand is up and going. Grab a Redskin Burger and a drink!
Let’s pack the stands and show our Redskin pride!
Attention Home School & Private School parents in Pocahontas School District
Please be advised that the Special Education Department will hold a consultation meeting with parents and private school officials regarding students who meet the following criteria:
· live within district boundaries
· has or had an IEP in a public school setting
· has or had a service plan as a private school or homeschool student and
· are currently homeschooling and/or attending a private school
The meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 5th from 1:00 pm-1:30 pm in the administration building.
If you have questions or are interested in attending, please contact Courtney Throesch, Special Education Coordinator at (870) 892-4573 ext. 5011
Please be advised that the Special Education Department will hold a consultation meeting with parents and private school officials regarding students who meet the following criteria:
· live within district boundaries
· has or had an IEP in a public school setting
· has or had a service plan as a private school or homeschool student and
· are currently homeschooling and/or attending a private school
The meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 5th from 1:00 pm-1:30 pm in the administration building.
If you have questions or are interested in attending, please contact Courtney Throesch, Special Education Coordinator at (870) 892-4573 ext. 5011
Calling All Career Day Speakers!
Pocahontas Junior High is looking for community members who would like to speak at our Career Day on Thursday, November 21, from 9:00 AM–12:00 PM!
We’re seeking individuals from a variety of professions who can share their career experiences with our 7th–9th grade students. Each speaker will present for about 15–20 minutes to three rotating groups of students.
Hands-on activities, demonstrations, or visuals are encouraged — our students love to see careers in action!
If you’re interested in participating or learning more, please email Allison Swann or Bridget Phelps.
allison.swann@pocahontaspsd.com
bridget.phelps@pocahontaspsd.com
Let’s work together to inspire the next generation of leaders, innovators, and professionals!
