Pocahontas Junior High

📣 Basketball Schedule Update Due to winter weather, tonight’s games vs. Highland have been postponed, as well as tomorrow’s games vs. Brookland. Please refer to the graphic below for updated information. Thank you for your understanding.

Pocahontas School District will be closed on Friday, January 30. Friday’s Highland basketball games and Saturday’s Brookland games have been postponed, as well. Updates will be shared when available.

❄️ School is out, Redskins! ❄️ Stay safe and warm. K–12 learning ideas: read, write, solve problems, and explore.

Pocahontas School District will be closed on Thursday, January 29 due to road conditions.

🏀Schedule Update🏀 Thursday’s basketball games have been rescheduled to Friday! 📅 Friday, January 30 📍 Home vs. Highland Rebels 🕓 Games begin at 4:00 PM Order of play: • Junior Girls • Senior Girls • Junior Boys • Senior Boys New night. Same energy. Let’s pack the gym and bring the noise!

🔥🏀 Game Night at Home 🏀🔥 This Thursday, January 29, we host the Highland Rebels for a four-game showdown! 🕓 Games begin at 4:00 PM Order of play: • Junior Girls • Senior Girls • Junior Boys • Senior Boys Bring the energy. Pack the stands.

Pocahontas School District will be closed on Wednesday, January 28 due to road conditions.

📣 Boys Basketball Update Due to inclement weather, tonight’s boys basketball games vs. Brookland have been postponed.

Pocahontas School District will be closed on Tuesday, January 27 due to road conditions.

📣 Basketball Update 📣 Due to winter weather, the Monday, January 26 Lady Redskin games vs. Brookland are postponed, and the Redskin boys games at Tuckerman are canceled. Updates will be shared as they become available.❄️🏀

Pocahontas School District will be closed on Monday, January 26 due to road conditions.

❄️ Warming Center Locations & Information ❄️

For those needing a warm place during this time, the following warming centers are available:

📍 Pocahontas
Location: Community Center
Hours: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Need a ride?
📞 870-892-1171
📞 870-892-3295

📍 Ravenden, Maynard & O’Kean
Location: Fire Departments

📍 Biggers Reyno
Location: Community Center

Please share this information with anyone who may need it. Stay safe and stay warm. ❤️

📣 Swim Meet Update 📣 • The Searcy meet originally scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 24 has been moved to Thursday, Jan. 29 • The team will not travel to Conway (Hendrix College) on Jan. 29 • A new meet in Cabot has been added for Thursday, Feb. 5 Thanks for your flexibility! 🏊‍♂️🏊‍♀️

🏀🔥 Game Night = BIG ENERGY! 🔥🏀

Tonight is a 4-game night at home and the atmosphere will be next level!
⏰ First tip-off at 4:00 PM

Game lineup:
-Jr. Girls
-Jr. Boys
-Sr. Girls
-Sr. Boys

🎺🥁 PLUS… the band will be there bringing the noise and school spirit!
🚫 No 7th grade games tonight
🚫 No games tomorrow

Come early, stay loud, and help us make it a great night for our teams! ❤️🤍

We are so thankful for the many wonderful donors who continuously support our students. ❤️
Our school community always steps up when there is a need, and we are grateful beyond words.
If you or your group are able to help with the items listed, it would be greatly appreciated!

📊📚 Understanding i-Ready Assessments 📚📊
Pocahontas School District uses i-Ready to better understand where each student is academically and to support their individual growth in math and reading.

Our goal is simple: help every student grow, gain confidence, and reach their full potential.
📌 Please review the graphic for more details, including home access and contact information if you have questions.

❄️ Winter Weather Planning Information ❄️

As we enter the winter weather season, Pocahontas School District wants to share how weather-related decisions are made and how families will receive important updates.

🌨 How decisions are made
District leaders closely monitor weather forecasts, road conditions, and guidance from local and state officials to determine the safest plan for students and staff.

⏰ When decisions are shared
Whenever possible, decisions regarding delays, early dismissals, or school closures will be communicated as early as conditions allow.

📢 Where updates will be posted
All official updates will be shared through:
• District social media outlets
• District website
• Text alert system
• School app
• Local media (including K8 and other outlets)

Please ensure your contact information is up to date with your child’s building office and that you have downloaded the school app by searching “Pocahontas Public Schools, AR” in your Apple or Android app store.

At this time, no schedule changes are being made, except that Friday’s basketball games have been moved to Thursday. We encourage families to stay informed, as winter weather conditions may change.

Thank you for your continued partnership as we prioritize the safety of our students and staff.

📌 Parent Notice – 8th Grade BMI Screening

In the coming weeks, the school nurse will begin BMI screenings for 8th grade students.
If you do not want your child to be screened, a written note must be turned in to the nurse ASAP.

Please contact the school nurse if you have any questions.

🏀📣 Game Day Information 📣🏀
Our Redskins are on the road TONIGHT at Blytheville!

⏰ Games begin at 4:00 PM
• Junior Girls
• Junior Boys
• Senior Girls
• Senior Boys

🎟 Tickets must be purchased in advance:
👉 https://gofan.co/app/school/AR19314

👜 Please note: Clear bag policy will be enforced at the venue.
Good luck to our teams — travel safe and cheer loud! ❤️