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. ❤️
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. ❤️
PJHS FBLA members attended the District Spring Conference today, and we couldn’t be more proud of their hard work, professionalism, and dedication!
A special congratulations to Ada Leiber, who placed 4th in Career Exploration and has officially qualified for the FBLA State Conference! 👏🏆 Ada will represent our district at the state level, and we are so excited for her next step.
The entire team performed exceptionally well, and their efforts truly reflected the excellence of our students. Way to go, PJHS FBLA! ❤️
📣 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! ❤️🤍
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!
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.
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.
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.
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! ❤️
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! ❤️
🔥📅 A LOOK AHEAD — REDSKIN FANS! 📅🔥
Get ready for a big stretch of action ahead! 🏀🏊♂️
Away games, home match ups, and a swim meet are all on deck this week. Let’s show up, cheer loud, and support our Redskins! ❤️👏
Get ready for a big stretch of action ahead! 🏀🏊♂️
Away games, home match ups, and a swim meet are all on deck this week. Let’s show up, cheer loud, and support our Redskins! ❤️👏
📣 PJHS Parents:
To help ensure a smooth and safe dismissal, all transportation changes must be sent to the office by 2:30 PM.
Thank you for your cooperation! 💙
📞 870-892-4573
🌴🔥 THE JUNGLE WAS ELECTRIC LAST NIGHT! 🔥🌴
Huge shoutout to the students who showed up, brought the energy, and made The Jungle come alive at last night’s game — that atmosphere matters, and you proved it! 👏🏀
Now let’s keep that momentum going TONIGHT 👇
Boys Home Games vs. Gosnell
7th Grade • Junior High • Senior High
⏰ Starting at 5:00 PM
🏖 Theme: BEACH
The Jungle is a student-only section, and it’s all about:
📣 Loud cheers
💥 Positive energy
🏀 Creating a true home-court advantage
👨👩👧👦 Parents and community members, thank you for continuing to support our students by sitting in the general seating areas.
Let’s do it again.
Let’s get louder.
Let’s keep The Jungle electric!
Huge shoutout to the students who showed up, brought the energy, and made The Jungle come alive at last night’s game — that atmosphere matters, and you proved it! 👏🏀
Now let’s keep that momentum going TONIGHT 👇
Boys Home Games vs. Gosnell
7th Grade • Junior High • Senior High
⏰ Starting at 5:00 PM
🏖 Theme: BEACH
The Jungle is a student-only section, and it’s all about:
📣 Loud cheers
💥 Positive energy
🏀 Creating a true home-court advantage
👨👩👧👦 Parents and community members, thank you for continuing to support our students by sitting in the general seating areas.
Let’s do it again.
Let’s get louder.
Let’s keep The Jungle electric!
🎶 Band Shoutout! 🎶
We’re proud of our Pocahontas band students who earned honors and are participating in the All-Region Band Clinic today and tomorrow.
Their involvement reflects dedication, practice, and a commitment to excellence. Best of luck as they represent our school! 🎺🥁🎷
We’re proud of our Pocahontas band students who earned honors and are participating in the All-Region Band Clinic today and tomorrow.
Their involvement reflects dedication, practice, and a commitment to excellence. Best of luck as they represent our school! 🎺🥁🎷
🎉📚 Pocahontas Junior High Academic Assembly 📚🎉
We recently celebrated the hard work, dedication, and academic achievements of our Pocahontas Junior High students. Their commitment to learning and growth is something to be proud of, and we are excited to recognize the many students who continue to set the bar high in the classroom.
We are so proud of these students and their accomplishments!
A technical issue impacted a portion of today’s recognition but has since been resolved, and we look forward to celebrating all students fully moving forward.
We recently celebrated the hard work, dedication, and academic achievements of our Pocahontas Junior High students. Their commitment to learning and growth is something to be proud of, and we are excited to recognize the many students who continue to set the bar high in the classroom.
We are so proud of these students and their accomplishments!
A technical issue impacted a portion of today’s recognition but has since been resolved, and we look forward to celebrating all students fully moving forward.
The 2026 School Choice application window is NOW OPEN! 🎉
We can’t wait to welcome our future Redskin families to Pocahontas School District!
🗓 School Choice Deadline:
Applications are due by June 1
👉 Apply and learn more here:
🔗 School Choice Transfer Application:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Files/School_Choice_Transfer_Application_(8)_COMM.pdf
🔗 School Choice FAQ:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Files/FAQ_School_Choice_(3)_OSCPE.pdf
Have questions or need assistance?
📍 Pocahontas School District
📞 870-892-4573
We look forward to welcoming you!
We can’t wait to welcome our future Redskin families to Pocahontas School District!
🗓 School Choice Deadline:
Applications are due by June 1
👉 Apply and learn more here:
🔗 School Choice Transfer Application:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Files/School_Choice_Transfer_Application_(8)_COMM.pdf
🔗 School Choice FAQ:
https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/Files/FAQ_School_Choice_(3)_OSCPE.pdf
Have questions or need assistance?
📍 Pocahontas School District
📞 870-892-4573
We look forward to welcoming you!
🌴🔥LET’S RE-ENERGIZE THE JUNGLE🔥🌴
The Jungle has always been part of Pocahontas — now it’s time to fill it with student energy again!
For home games, The Jungle will be roped off as a student-only section to help rebuild the excitement, involvement, and school spirit that make our gym such a great place to play and cheer.
TONIGHT’S DETAILS:
🇺🇸 Theme: USA
🏀 Girls Home Game vs. Gosnell
⏰ Starting at 5:00 PM
This space is for:
📣 Student voices
💥 High energy
🏀 Creating a home-court atmosphere
👨👩👧👦 Parents & community members: thank you for supporting our students by sitting in the general seating areas and helping our student section thrive.
Let’s pack The Jungle.
Let’s bring the energy.
Let’s show our pride.
Redskins in Action Today!🏀🏊♀️
🏀 Girls Basketball (Home)
The Lady Redskins host Gosnell tonight with 7th grade, Junior High, and Senior High teams in action. 🕔 Game time begins at 5:00 PM
🏊♀️ Swim Meet (Away)
Our swim team will compete today in Paragould.
Good luck to all our student-athletes competing today—let’s show our Redskin pride! ❤️
🏀 Girls Basketball (Home)
The Lady Redskins host Gosnell tonight with 7th grade, Junior High, and Senior High teams in action. 🕔 Game time begins at 5:00 PM
🏊♀️ Swim Meet (Away)
Our swim team will compete today in Paragould.
Good luck to all our student-athletes competing today—let’s show our Redskin pride! ❤️