Today we celebrate the care, compassion, and dedication of our school nurses. ❤️
Thank you for the countless ways you support our students and staff each day—providing comfort, care, encouragement, and a safe place for so many. From scraped knees to steady reassurance, your impact reaches far beyond! We are grateful for all you do to help keep our schools healthy, supported, and ready to learn.
Happy National School Nurse Day!
Thank you for the countless ways you support our students and staff each day—providing comfort, care, encouragement, and a safe place for so many. From scraped knees to steady reassurance, your impact reaches far beyond! We are grateful for all you do to help keep our schools healthy, supported, and ready to learn.
Happy National School Nurse Day!
Junior high students recently earned incentives for their hard work, positive choices, and achievements! 👏
We’re proud of the effort they’re putting in each day—keep it up!
📅 2026–2027 School Calendar Update
Pocahontas School District is excited to share an important update for the upcoming 2026–2027 school year calendar. In an effort to better support student learning and staff collaboration, a new schedule adjustment has been built into the calendar:
On weeks with five full student contact days, students will be released early on Wednesdays at 1:45 PM.
Clarification:
If a week includes fewer than five student contact days (such as a four-day week or a week with a holiday), dismissal will follow the regular schedule.
On full five-day student contact weeks, early dismissal at 1:45 PM will occur every Wednesday.
Important Details:
Students who require or utilize district-provided transportation will remain on campus until regular dismissal time.
During this time, supervised academic opportunities and activities will be available for students.
This adjustment is designed to provide dedicated time for meaningful academic support, enrichment opportunities for students, and professional collaboration among staff.
We believe this addition will strengthen the overall educational experience for our students while supporting our staff in delivering the highest quality instruction.
Thank you for your continued support of Pocahontas School District and our commitment to student success.
Softball and Baseball Regionals are set for this week at Brookland! 🥎⚾️
📍 Location: Brookland
🗓 Thursday, May 7
⚾️ Baseball vs. Stuttgart — 12:30 PM
🥎 Softball vs. Blytheville — 3:00 PM
Be sure to check out the attached brackets and ticket information so you’re ready for game day!
Go Redskins!❤️🤍
The PJHS Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society welcomes the families of new and returning members to the 2025–2026 Induction Ceremony.
📅 Thursday, May 7
🕘 9:00 AM
📍 Junior High Cafeteria
To attend the ceremony, members must have their signed forms and $15 dues turned in to the office by Tuesday, May 5.
For questions, please contact jordan.farris@pocahontaspsd.com
We look forward to celebrating the achievements of these outstanding students!
📅 Thursday, May 7
🕘 9:00 AM
📍 Junior High Cafeteria
To attend the ceremony, members must have their signed forms and $15 dues turned in to the office by Tuesday, May 5.
For questions, please contact jordan.farris@pocahontaspsd.com
We look forward to celebrating the achievements of these outstanding students!
🤝 Building Community through Service: Class of 2030
This morning, our 8th graders met with Mrs. Phelps to kick off their Community Service Learning (CSL) journey! Even though these students will be staying in the Junior High building for 9th grade, they are officially starting their path toward the 75 service hours required for high school graduation.
Parents & Families: Incoming 9th graders can begin logging hours as early as June 1st. We recommend a goal of 15 hours this upcoming year to stay on track. General information has been uploaded to student Google Classrooms and Thrillshare Rooms, but please note that all documentation must be submitted on paper. Students can pick up these forms in the gray hanging files outside Mrs. Phelps’s office.
To our local Civic & Non-Profit Groups:
We are always looking to expand our list of Approved Volunteer Partners! If your organization has opportunities for students to serve and give back, we would love to connect with you.
Want to partner with us or need more info?
Please contact the PJHS or PHS Counseling Offices for details on how to get your organization added to our approved list.
Let’s work together to help our students make a difference! ❤️
#PocahontasRedskins #ClassOf2030 #CSL#PJHS
Game Day Update
⚾ Baseball travels to Walnut Ridge today
🕞 3:30 PM
🥎 Softball hosts Hoxie in Pocahontas
🕟 4:30 PM
Regional brackets will be shared soon—please be on the lookout for that information.
⚾ Baseball travels to Walnut Ridge today
🕞 3:30 PM
🥎 Softball hosts Hoxie in Pocahontas
🕟 4:30 PM
Regional brackets will be shared soon—please be on the lookout for that information.
Happy Principal Appreciation Day to our incredible principals! Your commitment to our students, staff, and community does not go unnoticed. You lead with vision, support with purpose, and create environments where learning and growth thrive.
Thank you for the countless decisions, long hours, and steady leadership you provide—today and every day. We are proud to have you leading the way at Pocahontas School District.
Thank you for the countless decisions, long hours, and steady leadership you provide—today and every day. We are proud to have you leading the way at Pocahontas School District.
🍎 Happy School Lunch Hero Day! 🍎
Today we celebrate the incredible individuals who keep our students fueled, cared for, and ready to learn each day—our amazing cafeteria staff!
From early mornings to busy lunch periods, they serve with kindness, consistency, and a smile, making a difference in the lives of our students far beyond the lunch line.
We are grateful for all they do to support our schools and our students every single day. Be sure to take a moment to thank a School Lunch Hero today!
Today we celebrate the incredible individuals who keep our students fueled, cared for, and ready to learn each day—our amazing cafeteria staff!
From early mornings to busy lunch periods, they serve with kindness, consistency, and a smile, making a difference in the lives of our students far beyond the lunch line.
We are grateful for all they do to support our schools and our students every single day. Be sure to take a moment to thank a School Lunch Hero today!
Congratulations to our high school baseball team on an incredible season, finishing as Conference and District Runner-Up!
They’re not done yet—next stop: the Regional Tournament at Brookland next Thursday.
At PJHS, great things are happening behind the scenes! Our math, english, and science teachers have been working collaboratively to strengthen instructional strategies, align pacing, and thoughtfully plan for the upcoming school year. Their teamwork and dedication ensure we continue providing high-quality learning experiences for all students. We’re excited about what’s ahead! 📚
Both our baseball and softball teams have officially punched their tickets to the regional tournament!
⚾ Baseball Update:
The team will compete in the district finals today at 4:30 PM at Gosnell, taking on Brookland.
🏃♂️ Track Update:
Our Senior High Boys Track Team earned Conference Runner-Up at yesterday’s meet.
We’re proud of all of our athletes and the way they represent our school and community!
Big-time accomplishments on the track & field stage! Please help us congratulate these incredible athletes:
✨ Dean Overman – Conference Champion in Pole Vault
✨ Carter Couch – Conference Champion in Discus
✨ Jacalyn Chester – Conference Champion in Discus
We’re proud of you for representing Pocahontas at the highest level!
🚨 We’re Hiring at Pocahontas School District! 🚨
Join our team and make a difference in the lives of our students every day!
Current Open Positions:
• English Teacher (PJHS)
• Volleyball Coach w/Flexible Teaching Assignment (PJHS)
• Dyslexia Interventionist (certified) – PES
• Elementary Instructional Facilitator K–6
• SpEd Teacher – Resource (MDW)
• SpEd Teacher – Self-Contained Classroom (PHS)
• SpEd Teacher – Self-Contained Classroom (PES)
• SpEd Resource Paraprofessional (MDW)
• SpEd 1:1 Paraprofessional (PES)
At Pocahontas School District, we are committed to providing a supportive, student-centered environment where educators and staff can thrive. If you’re passionate about impacting students and being part of a dedicated team, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply today: https://www.pocahontaspsd.com/page/careers
Join our team and make a difference in the lives of our students every day!
Current Open Positions:
• English Teacher (PJHS)
• Volleyball Coach w/Flexible Teaching Assignment (PJHS)
• Dyslexia Interventionist (certified) – PES
• Elementary Instructional Facilitator K–6
• SpEd Teacher – Resource (MDW)
• SpEd Teacher – Self-Contained Classroom (PHS)
• SpEd Teacher – Self-Contained Classroom (PES)
• SpEd Resource Paraprofessional (MDW)
• SpEd 1:1 Paraprofessional (PES)
At Pocahontas School District, we are committed to providing a supportive, student-centered environment where educators and staff can thrive. If you’re passionate about impacting students and being part of a dedicated team, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply today: https://www.pocahontaspsd.com/page/careers
The Canoe Bus and the Fish Bus will be double-routed this afternoon. They will run about 30 minutes late for drop off. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience and cooperation.
If you need to make transportation changes due to the delay, please contact your students' building office before 2:30.
If you need to make transportation changes due to the delay, please contact your students' building office before 2:30.
We’ve got a full slate of action today—come out and support our teams!
⚾️ Baseball Schedule
🕑 2:00 PM – Westside vs. Gosnell
🕓 4:00 PM – Winner of Game 1 vs. Brookland
🕕 6:00 PM – Highland vs. Pocahontas
🥎 Softball Schedule
🕑 2:00 PM – Pocahontas plays
➡️ With a win, back at 4:00 PM vs. Brookland
🏃♂️ Track & Field
📍 Conference Meet happening today at Brookland
Tonight’s band concert is canceled and will be rescheduled for a later date. Thank you for your understanding.
Today, we proudly recognize and celebrate the incredible bus drivers of the Pocahontas School District!
Each day, our drivers are among the first to greet our students and the last to send them home safely. They do so much more than drive a route—they build relationships, offer a smile, provide encouragement, and ensure that every student’s day starts and ends with care.
Rain or shine, early mornings and long afternoons, their dedication never goes unnoticed. We are grateful for the patience, commitment, and heart they bring to our district every single day.
Please join us in thanking our amazing bus drivers for the vital role they play in keeping our students safe and supported.
Each day, our drivers are among the first to greet our students and the last to send them home safely. They do so much more than drive a route—they build relationships, offer a smile, provide encouragement, and ensure that every student’s day starts and ends with care.
Rain or shine, early mornings and long afternoons, their dedication never goes unnoticed. We are grateful for the patience, commitment, and heart they bring to our district every single day.
Please join us in thanking our amazing bus drivers for the vital role they play in keeping our students safe and supported.
📣 Band Concert Announcement 🎶
The Beginning Band and High School Concert & Awards Ceremony will kick off tonight at 6:00 PM in the Junior High Gym!
Then, join us again tomorrow at 6:00 PM in the Junior High Gym for the 7th & 8th Grade Band Concert.
Come out and support our talented student musicians as they showcase their hard work and celebrate a great year!
The Beginning Band and High School Concert & Awards Ceremony will kick off tonight at 6:00 PM in the Junior High Gym!
Then, join us again tomorrow at 6:00 PM in the Junior High Gym for the 7th & 8th Grade Band Concert.
Come out and support our talented student musicians as they showcase their hard work and celebrate a great year!
We are proud of our students who participated in Solo & Ensemble recently at Highland High School. Their hard work, preparation, and dedication to their craft were evident in their performances.
Congratulations to all students who earned Superior and Excellent ratings—your commitment to excellence and growth in music is something to be celebrated.
Thank you for representing Pocahontas with pride!
Congratulations to all students who earned Superior and Excellent ratings—your commitment to excellence and growth in music is something to be celebrated.
Thank you for representing Pocahontas with pride!
