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.
You’re invited! Come see Pocahontas High School!
As part of our 2025 Millage Campaign, we’re opening our doors for a community drop-in tour on Monday, October 27, from 6:00–7:00 PM.
Walk through our high school, see classrooms and facilities up close, and learn more about the proposed improvements that will impact students, staff, and our entire community.
This is a great opportunity to ask questions, see where updates are needed, and envision the future of education in Pocahontas.
As part of our 2025 Millage Campaign, we’re opening our doors for a community drop-in tour on Monday, October 27, from 6:00–7:00 PM.
Walk through our high school, see classrooms and facilities up close, and learn more about the proposed improvements that will impact students, staff, and our entire community.
This is a great opportunity to ask questions, see where updates are needed, and envision the future of education in Pocahontas.
Sometimes the best classroom has sunshine and fresh air! ☀️📚
Mrs. McComas’ students took their reading outdoors to enjoy the beautiful weather.
Mrs. McComas’ students took their reading outdoors to enjoy the beautiful weather.
Big wins for the Pocahontas Marching Redskins! 🎶
From Saturday’s competition:
🥇 1st in Class
🥇 1st Colorguard
🥇 1st Marching
🥇 1st Music
🥈 2nd Percussion
🎉 4th Overall out of 13 bands!
From Saturday’s competition:
🥇 1st in Class
🥇 1st Colorguard
🥇 1st Marching
🥇 1st Music
🥈 2nd Percussion
🎉 4th Overall out of 13 bands!
We’re so thankful for the helping hands that make a big difference each week! 🙌
Brooklyn Pearson and Jacey Ladner help pack around 30 weekend bags that go home with students every Friday.
Applications for weekend bags are available outside Mrs. Phelps’s door — just list the names and grades of kids in the home and include a parent or guardian signature.
And a huge thank you to First United Methodist Church for faithfully sending food to include in the bags — your support means so much!
Brooklyn Pearson and Jacey Ladner help pack around 30 weekend bags that go home with students every Friday.
Applications for weekend bags are available outside Mrs. Phelps’s door — just list the names and grades of kids in the home and include a parent or guardian signature.
And a huge thank you to First United Methodist Church for faithfully sending food to include in the bags — your support means so much!
When science crawls right up to your classroom door… you turn it into a lesson! 🕷️📚
Coach Herring gave students a quick mini lesson on spiders after discovering a large wolf spider outside — perfect for Halloween and fall!
Coach Herring gave students a quick mini lesson on spiders after discovering a large wolf spider outside — perfect for Halloween and fall!
Spirit Ribbons and Face Tattoos
✨Redskin Assembly Hall✨
Imagine a space where our students can gather for meals, assemblies, performances, and community events—all under one roof. With the 2025 Millage Campaign, that vision becomes reality through the new Redskin Assembly Hall.
This multipurpose space will feature a dedicated stage and gathering area designed to celebrate student achievement, showcase talent, and bring our school community together like never before.
Imagine a space where our students can gather for meals, assemblies, performances, and community events—all under one roof. With the 2025 Millage Campaign, that vision becomes reality through the new Redskin Assembly Hall.
This multipurpose space will feature a dedicated stage and gathering area designed to celebrate student achievement, showcase talent, and bring our school community together like never before.
Homecoming Week is NEXT WEEK — October 20–24!
Get ready for a week full of school spirit, fun dress-up days, and Redskin pride leading up to Friday night’s big game! We can’t wait to celebrate with everyone!
Get ready for a week full of school spirit, fun dress-up days, and Redskin pride leading up to Friday night’s big game! We can’t wait to celebrate with everyone!
Hard work pays off at Pocahontas Junior High! 💻👏
Students have been making great progress in their i-Ready lessons, and we’re so proud of their dedication and growth. A special shout-out to Cataleya Phillips, who has completed 16 lessons!
Students have been making great progress in their i-Ready lessons, and we’re so proud of their dedication and growth. A special shout-out to Cataleya Phillips, who has completed 16 lessons!
Did you know? 📊
Pocahontas School District currently has one of the lowest millage rates among surrounding districts.
Even with the proposed millage increase, our rate would remain competitive with neighboring schools while allowing us to build safer, more modern learning environments for our students.
An investment in education is an investment in our community’s future.
Pocahontas School District currently has one of the lowest millage rates among surrounding districts.
Even with the proposed millage increase, our rate would remain competitive with neighboring schools while allowing us to build safer, more modern learning environments for our students.
An investment in education is an investment in our community’s future.
🎉 It’s National Principals Month! 🎉
To our eight principals and assistant principals — thank you for the countless hours you pour into supporting students, empowering teachers, and building a culture where everyone can thrive. Your leadership makes all the difference!
Help us show them some love in the comments below! 👏
To our eight principals and assistant principals — thank you for the countless hours you pour into supporting students, empowering teachers, and building a culture where everyone can thrive. Your leadership makes all the difference!
Help us show them some love in the comments below! 👏
TOMORROW: 2025 Millage Campaign Informational Meetings
🕓 4:30 PM — During the Home Volleyball Game (PJHS)
🕓 6:00 PM — Pocahontas Community Center
Come learn, ask questions, and support our students! ❤️
🕓 4:30 PM — During the Home Volleyball Game (PJHS)
🕓 6:00 PM — Pocahontas Community Center
Come learn, ask questions, and support our students! ❤️
A big shout-out to these i-Ready superstars in Ms. Johnston’s class! 🌟
They’ve been reaching their learning goals and earning fun prizes along the way. Keep up the great work! ❤️🖤
They’ve been reaching their learning goals and earning fun prizes along the way. Keep up the great work! ❤️🖤
📣 Join us this Thursday, October 9, for a 2025 Millage Campaign Informational Meeting!
We’ll be hosting two opportunities for you to learn more about the proposed projects and ask questions:
4:30 PM — During the Home Volleyball Game at the Pocahontas Junior High Gym
6:00 PM — Pocahontas Community Center
Your voice matters! Come learn how this millage would support our students, staff, and community for years to come. ❤️🖤
We’ll be hosting two opportunities for you to learn more about the proposed projects and ask questions:
4:30 PM — During the Home Volleyball Game at the Pocahontas Junior High Gym
6:00 PM — Pocahontas Community Center
Your voice matters! Come learn how this millage would support our students, staff, and community for years to come. ❤️🖤
REMINDER: The football games scheduled for 10/9 and 10/10 vs. Cave City were cancelled earlier this season. Please make note of this change.
A new high school isn’t just about classrooms—it’s about creating a campus where students can learn and grow in a secure, modern environment. From updated security systems to improved building design, the 2025 Millage Campaign ensures safety is built into the foundation of our future.
Because when students feel safe, they can focus on what matters most—learning. ❤️🖤
Because when students feel safe, they can focus on what matters most—learning. ❤️🖤
Students in Ms. Amanda Washburn’s class are showing leadership in action! They’ve learned how to properly raise, lower, and fold the school’s flag and now take turns handling this important daily task. It’s a great way to build responsibility, teamwork, and pride in their school community.
Planning for the future starts now! Our Career Coach, Mrs. Allison Swann, has been working with 8th graders in Career Development classes to complete their Student Success Plans.
These plans help students set goals, explore career interests, and take steps toward a bright future. ❤️🖤
These plans help students set goals, explore career interests, and take steps toward a bright future. ❤️🖤
Collaborative Team Meetings in Action
This week, our Pocahontas Junior High teacher teams came together for Collaborative Team Meetings focused on teamwork, planning, and student success.
These meetings give educators the opportunity to share ideas, problem-solve, and create strategies that help every student reach their full potential. 🌟
We’re thankful for the commitment of our staff across the district—collaboration truly drives growth and success! ❤️🖤
This week, our Pocahontas Junior High teacher teams came together for Collaborative Team Meetings focused on teamwork, planning, and student success.
These meetings give educators the opportunity to share ideas, problem-solve, and create strategies that help every student reach their full potential. 🌟
We’re thankful for the commitment of our staff across the district—collaboration truly drives growth and success! ❤️🖤
