Parents - A rumor was spread via social media that PJHS is on lockdown and that a hit list was found. This is COMPLETELY FALSE. I have sent an e-mail to all district staff to discuss this with their students. If students continue to spread the rumor, consequences will follow.
The PJHS boys game at Blytheville tomorrow February 13, has been cancelled
Parents - Yearbooks may only be ordered online this year at www.jostensyearbooks.com. Cost is $35.00 and the order deadline is March 1.
Live tonight at 5:00pm, Pocahontas boys basketball. Watch live on PSD-TV at https://youtu.be/XeW5FLDbXKg
Watch the Pocahontas girls basketball team take on Westside. Live tonight at 5:00pm. Only on PSD-TV. https://youtu.be/qngGIq1DB6g
Final: JH #PokeyBB 30, Valley View 38
At the Half: JH #PokeyBB 16, Valley View 12
Pocahontas Boys Basketball tonight live at 4:00pm. Pocahontas Girls Basketball live at 6:00pm. Watch both on PSD-TV at https://youtu.be/QGkGDHRbonI
Duck bus riders will be riding the Car bus today (2/1). Thank you
Attached is the link to comment on applicable portions of our student handbook that are up for revision. This is a live document, so please click on each section to comment by 3/5.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1N7GzupSYsMtzI4P9uVmWvCixIfLMIePezcvA7mI8hcs/edit?usp=sharing
Pocahontas girls basketball VS Westside Live tonight on PSD-TV. Tune in at 5:00pm at https://youtu.be/IPGkjotbWNw
Final: JH #PokeyGBB 26, Valley View 35.
At the Half: JH #PokeyGBB 15, Valley View 15
Final: JH #PokeyBB 29, Westside 41.
After school softball practice has been cancelled for today, January 27.
Watch Pocahontas girls basketball tonight at 5PM against Blytheville. Streaming only on PSD-TV. https://youtu.be/goN86zyBjiU
Pocahontas boys basketball VS Southside. Live now on PSD-TV. https://youtu.be/w3A-n2d5kvk
Parents, Students, & Staff - I wanted to thank all of you for particpating in our High Reliability Schools Survey this year. It gave us some valuable feedback. I have added the results to our Survey & Results section:
https://www.pocahontaspsd.com/o/pjhs/browse/46637
Pocahontas Boys VS Trumann basketball. Live tonight at 5:00pm. Only on PSD-TV.
https://youtu.be/ql8EVCJA2mw
Final: JH #PokeyGBB 30, Trumann 6.
Final: 7th #PokeyGBB 8, Trumann 23.
Final: JH #PokeyGBB 30, Westside 45.
At the half - JH #PokeyGBB 6, Westside 26
Watch Pocahontas girls basketball live tonight at Westside. Games starting at 5:00pm
https://youtu.be/ITspPoZ5nLk
Pocahontas girls basketball VS Highland. Live tonight at 5:00pm. Watch only on PSD-TV.
https://youtu.be/v2vHWNv9fXw
A reminder, you can find Google Classroom Codes here: https://www.pocahontaspsd.com/o/pjhs/browse/174500
Pocahontas girls basketball VS Valley View, Live now on PSD-TV. https://youtu.be/PtGoADEqbgs
The boys basketball games that were to be played on Monday (1/11), against Highland and Thursday (1/14), against Westside, have been cancelled.
eSchool updated now has a new URL address. Parents must have an email address listed in order to get into HAC. Please call the office and we will put your email address into the system so you can access HAC.
HAC - http://hac20.esp.k12.ar.us
The boys basketball games that were to be played tonight (1/7/21) against Valley View have been postponed and will be rescheduled at a later date.
Girls basketball tonight VS Trumann. Watch live tonight at 5:00pm only on PSD-TV. https://youtu.be/jN47Iqd54nI
Pocahontas Vs Walnut Ridge Basketball, Live tonight on PSD-TV at 4:30pm
https://youtu.be/TzceDuJBJQ8
Live tonight at 5:00pm, your 7th Grade, JR high, and SR high Girls take on Southside. Watch only on PSD-TV
https://youtu.be/HoxyA27yr5A
(Game will not have audio)
Parents - Just a reminder that 1st Semester does not end today. It ends on January 8. If your student has 5 unexcused absences and they miss between now and January 8 without a doctors note or a parent note (you have 6 parent notes per semester) a FINS petition will be filed.
Watch Pocahontas Jr and Sr Boys live tonight against Blytheville. Tonight at 5:30pm on PSD-TV. https://youtu.be/RNSWUqmGgNg
(There will be no audio for tonight's game)
Pocahontas JR and SR Boys take on Searcy tonight in Basketball action. Watch live on PSD-TV at 5:30. https://youtu.be/5z4nhAPnGN0
The PHS & PJHS Girls Basketball Games at Brookland tonight have been cancelled. An updated date will be sent out if/when rescheduled.
Tonight at 5:00pm, Pocahontas 7th Grade, Jr Boys, and Sr Boys will take on Brookland. Watch it live, only on PSD-TV. https://youtu.be/A98xVzxs-iY
Live tonight at 4:30pm. Pocahontas Redskins Basketball. Jr and Sr Girls, and Jr and Sr Boys play Tuckerman. Watch the action tonight, only on PSD-TV https://youtu.be/ahxsopPevEE
Final - JH #PokeyBBB 40, Harrisburg 12.
End of 3 - JH #PokeyBBB 37, Harrisburg 7
At the Half - JH #PokeyBBB 25, Harrisburg 4.
After 1 - JH #PokeyBBB 13, Harrisburg 4.
PJHS Parents - I wanted to share the most up-to-date version of the PJHS Ready For Learning Plan with you. You can find the live copy at the following address: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Sj9j9GqR5X0koGIykh0nRTlywjJ66rK_IhJBLcGGgMc/edit?usp=sharing
Fall ACT Aspire Testing at PJHS has been rescheduled to Monday, November 16-18 and will follow the same procedures as previously sent out.
Parents & Students: We will be postponing ACT Aspire testing that was set to start next week. We will send out an updated schedule when possible.
Pocahontas Junior High is experiencing internet difficulties. The phones are down as well as the internet. Thank you
PJHS is currently experiencing an internet outage. Please continue trying to get onto your classes, internet will be back up ASAP.
Final: JH #PokeyFB 20, Blytheville 0.
End of 3: JH #PokeyFB 14, Blytheville 0.
At the Half: JH #PokeyFB 14, Blytheville 0.
End of 1: JH #PokeyFB 8, Blytheville 0.
7th & 8th Grade Parents: A reminder that all 1st Qtr rotation classes change to 2nd Qtr next week. Students will move to their 2Q rotation tomorrow. Check schedules on HAC. https://www.pocahontaspsd.com/o/pjhs/browse/174500
Just a reminder tomorrow October 26, 2020 is the start to the new 9 weeks. Do not forget to log in every period for virtual attendance. ( You must use your camera for attendance) The teachers are working hard and this will help them out tremendously. Thank you and have a good nine weeks:)
These are the bus locations for students to be able to access district wifi on Friday and Monday.
1) Ridgeland Apts.
2) Oakcreek Apts (Mini bus)
3) Terrace Apts. (Dalton St)
4) Great Harvest Church parking lot
5) Tamcar Apts (Mini bus)
6) Biggers Post Office
7) Pocahontas Tennis court parking lot
Final: JH #PokeyFB 32, Westside 8.
At the Half: JH #PokeyFB 20, Westside 0.
New link for tonights game. https://youtu.be/DclJIVylY1E
Watch live tonight as the PJHS Redskins take on Westside. Tonight only on PSD-TV. https://youtu.be/hZtG9_-oM1E
Due to a high number of faculty and staff member absences and a shortage of substitute teachers, Pocahontas Junior High School will pivot to 100% virtual learning tomorrow, Thurs, Oct 22. There will be no students on campus tomorrow at PJHS
Parents - We will be sending out the attached sheet to you today regarding the Parent Teacher Conference scheduled for Tuesday, October 27. Parents can communicate with teachers via phone, email, or Google Meet, but no conferences will be held at the school.
Final: JH #PokeyFB 30, Trumann
End of 3: JH #PokeyFB 30, Trumann 0.
At the Half: JH #PokeyFB 16, Trumann 0.
End of 1: JH #PokeyFB 0, Trumann 0.
At the Half - JH #PokeyFB 38, Cave City 0.
After 1 - JH #PokeyFB 8, Cave City 0.
The DUCKÂ BUS will be doubled today 10/07
The High Reliability Schools surveys for the 2020-2021 school year are available online at: https://www.pocahontaspsd.com/o/pjhs/browse/46637. Please take all three to help our district continue get better!
The CAR bus will be double routed today. It will be running about 20 minutes late.
Final - JH #PokeyFB 44, Gosnell 12.
End of 3 - JH #PokeyFB 38, Gosnell 6.
At the Half - JH #PokeyFB 22, Gosnell 0.
End of 1 - JH #PokeyFB 6, Gosnell 0.
The bear bus will no longer run. Look for the Duck bus in the Bear bus position. Thanks
Parents - Picture re-takes are Thursday, October 1 at #PokeyJH.
Parents - PJHS will offer Virtual Math Tutoring after school every Monday through Thursday. The Google Meet Code is pj3iptp. The Meet code will be published each day in Google Classroom and close at 3:45 if no students join.
Final: JH #PokeyFB 12, Rivercrest 0.
End of 3: JH #PokeyFB 12, Rivercrest 0.
At the Half: JH #PokeyFB 12, Rivercrest 0.
End of 1: JH #PokeyFB 6, Rivercrest 0.
Final: 7th Grade #PokeyFB 14, Rivercrest 28.
Final - JH #PokeyFB 38, Highland 6.
End of 3 - JH #PokeyFB 30, Highland 0.
At the Half - JH #PokeyFB 16, Highland 0.
End of 1 - JH #PokeyFB 16, Highland 0
Parents - If you have not already done so, please fill out your students' Red Folder forms online and click Submit.
https://www.pocahontaspsd.com/o/district/page/submit-forms-online
Parents - Also, remember that you can see up-to-the day grade on your students by clicking Classes on HAC. Grades will show you the IPRs and Progress Reports, Classes will show you every day classwork.
Parents - Interim Progress Reports will be virtual this year on Home Access Center. We will start publishing those this Friday, Sept. 18 and they will run every Friday thereafter, with exception of the weeks that Progress Reports go out and Holidays. Go to Grades on HAC.
Parents - See the attached opportunity.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/12qXnq6YhMaMQ0WGdHt0u7KXatGUjHh2F/view?usp=sharing
Final - JH #PokeyFB 32, Paragould 0.
End of 3 - JH #PokeyFB 26, Paragould 0.
At the Half - JH #PokeyFB 26, Paragould 0.
After 1 - JH #PokeyFB 8, Paragould 0
Parents - As of Sept 8, 2020 through Dec 31, 2020 all STUDENT meals are FREE of charge. This applies to both breakfast and lunch.
This Friday, September 11th, watch your Pocahontas Redskins take on the Paragould Rams at 7:00pm. Live on your home for Redskins sports, PSD-TV.
https://youtu.be/ItvCXyXgKdk
Parents - A reminder, all schools at the Pocahontas School District does not accept outside deliveries. Only screened adults wearing masks, that are scheduled for federally-mandated meetings will be allowed on campus when students are present.
Watch live tonight at 7:00pm as your Pocahontas Redskins take on the Nettleton Raiders on PSD-TV, your student led home for Redskins sports.
https://youtu.be/R4qljmIfflc
Final - JH #PokeyFB 8, Nettleton 14.
End of 3 - JH #PokeyFB 8, Nettleton 6.
At the Half - JH #PokeyFB 8, Nettleton 0.
End of 1: JH #PokeyFB 8, Nettleton 0
Covid-19 do not send to school document
https://5il.co/kjch
First week of school letter to parents.
https://5il.co/kjev
Message from Superintendent Jerry Martens on the upcoming millage vote.
https://youtu.be/FVK1JtAkHDo
Parents - Pictures will be ready for viewing and purchasing by Friday. To order go to: jostenspix.com. The event code is FE53520.
Parents - Picture day is Tuesday, September 1. Virtual students will go first in the morning beginning at 8:30. If you are unable to come in for pictures, there will be a make up day in October. All orders will be done online.
Parents - A reminder, all of the PSD campuses are closed to ALL adults who are not essential staff members with exception of federally-mandatedd meetings (IEP, 504, etc) that are scheduled by the office. Please call the office for assistance.
Watch live tonight at 7:00pm as your Pocahontas Redskins take on Batesville Southside. Live tonight on PSD-TV at https://youtu.be/rwVTk_45ohs
Tonight's volleyball game vs. Wynne is cancelled due to the threat of inclement weather. It has been rescheduled for Monday, August 14. The Tennis match and Golf match have also been cancelled due to inclement weather, with no date for reschedule at this time.
Parents - A reminder, all Red Folder paperwork is online in a fillable format. You can access all paperwork by going to www.pocahontaspsd.com/o/district/page/submit-forms-online and fill out using a computer or phone.
Great first day today at #PokeyJH! Battled a lot of adversity today, but will get better tomorrow. Tough to run a brand new schedule, virtual learning, and safeguard against a pandemic, perfectly, Day 1. Day 2 tomorrow!
Students - Please get on HAC to check our final schedules before tomorrow. If you are virtual, please make sure to check HAC for your schedule and enroll in each teacher's Google Classroom.
Please view the Virtual Tour of the PJHS main campus. Looking forward to doing another tour of the PHS campus facilities that house our other teachers soon. Remember to wear your masks on Monday!
https://youtu.be/TMglhkMEiYQ
Please view the 2020-2021 PJHS Bell Schedule:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jCDh6RXYGL6APGRbbGlXvur32arOGHoLsKss3vb-SzI/edit?usp=sharing
PJHS Students - Please enroll in Mrs. Taftnee Cox, PJHS Counselor's Google Classroom as soon as possible. She's excited to see and hear from you. Her classroom code is: Kr3caiu
If you did not pick up a Chromebook during one of our drive-thru pickup days, students may pick them up on the first day of school. Technology Staff will be located at MDW, PJHS, & PHS at 8am (Alma at 10am), on the first day of school to hand out Chromebooks to any student that has yet to receive one. A signed online form or a signed paper form must be present in order for them to receive their device. If you do not submit one online, please send a signed paper copy with your child on the first day of school. You can fill one out online here. https://bit.ly/2Yj06rs
A huge thanks to all of our staff members as well as technology department who made our Chromebook handout go so smoothly today/tonight. Our paraprofessionals got their workouts in today! Very appreciative of their hard work every year.
Please view the photo for the detailed instructions for the PJHS Chromebook Pick-Up today. There will be much shorter wait times if you fill out prior to the event.
Direct Link: https://bit.ly/2E9o7tJ
Please view the photo for the detailed instructions for the PJHS Chromebook Pick-Up. There will be much shorter wait times if you fill out prior to the event.
Direct Link: https://bit.ly/2E9o7tJ
Please view the photo for the detailed instructions for the PJHS Chromebook Pick-Up. There will be much shorter wait times if you fill out prior to the event.
Direct Link: https://bit.ly/2E9o7tJ
Please view the photo for the detailed instructions for the PJHS Chromebook Pick-Up. There will be much shorter wait times if you fill out prior to the event.
Direct Link: https://bit.ly/2E9o7tJ
Chromebook Drive Through Pick-Up will be Monday, August 17 from 11 am to 7 pm on the PJHS Parking Lot. Please go to https://bit.ly/2E9o7tJ and fill out PJHS and Technology forms.
A big thanks to Farmers & Merchants Bank of Pocahontas for our meal and gifts today! We appreciate all of our community sponsors.
Please review the update from the Arkansas Activities Association.
Parents: Reminder that those interested in trying out for 7th Grade Cheer should meet at 6 p.m. this evening. Due to restrictions, the meeting will be held outside the PJHS Building. This will be a very short informational meeting that will provide an online app for you to access try out material, schedule, and other information. Thanks!
Please review the latest update from the Arkansas Activities Association.
2020-2021 PJHS Virtual Orientation:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TWSqJK-OyjbRMrRPJAF9h8VV2CGsps4D/view?usp=sharing
Accompanying Google Slides Presentation:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1wGpRmDSN633U_i3WMSRXPgPthsnnFgbhcX1rgJfoW4o/edit?usp=sharing
VOTE SEPTEMBER 8
You can now electronically submit the Chromebook 1:1 Program Agreement and Opt-Out Forms at the bottom of our Chromebook page under Submit Online. https://www.pocahontaspsd.com/o/district/page/chromebook-1-1--2
Parents: Please read the PSD 1-to-1 Chromebook Policy. Details for pick-up will be sent out ASAP.
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/833690/Pocahontas_School_District_1_1_Chromebook_Program_-_Handbook_and_Policies.pdf
Parents: A remider that the PJHS Open House/Orientation planned for August 6 has been cancelled. We will send out information on a new date ASAP.
Parents - Anyone wanting to try out for 7th grade cheer this year needs to meet Monday August 10 at 6 pm in the junior high gym. Anyone trying out for cheer must have an athletic physical by August 25th.
Parents: Please fill out this survey if you are planning on choosing the PSD Virtual Learning option for your student(s).
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3NTNRDT
Any student grades 9-12 wishing to play tennis this year will need to pick up paperwork and turn in physicals tonight, Mon, August 3 at 4:30 p.m. in front of the PJHS building. Practice will start Tues, August 4 at 5 p.m. for those students with physicals and paperwork turned in.
A good link for parents - https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=IgS-hoSIjnw
Please view the release from the Arkansas Activities Association.
All students in grades 7-12 wanting to run cross country need to contact Holly Toney at holly.toney@pocahontaspsd.com. We will meet Monday morning at the track behind the athletic complex at 7:00 am.
Virtual learning with Mr. Jerry Martens.
https://youtu.be/Tvb_N3oElgY
Parents: A reminder that this weekend is Tax Free Weekend. An up-to-date supply list can be found on our website at: https://www.pocahontaspsd.com/o/pjhs/browse/70396
Parents - All students wanting to play 7th grade football need to meet at the football complex on Monday, August 3rd at 6 pm. Please bring athletic physical if athlete has one and make sure to wear a mask. Please call Casey Chester at 870-378-6962 if you have any questions.
Parents - Please view the release from the Arkansas Activities Association.
After discussion with the Arkansas Department of Health and the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, the PJHS Open House/Orientation planned for August 6 has been cancelled. The district administration will meet tomorrow to create a new plan and send out info ASAP.
Parents - All students wanting to play 7th grade football are invited to an orientation on Monday, August 3rd at 6 pm at the football complex. Please bring athletic physical if athlete has one. Please call Casey Chester at 870 378 6962 if you have any questions.
7th Grade Parents: Any 7th grade girl wanting to play volleyball is encouraged to try-out on the following dates: Friday 7/31 at 10.30 am-12.00 or Monday 8/3 at 10.30 am-12.00 in the PJHS Gym. They will need to bring a copy of their completed sports physical, kneepads, proper shoes, as well as a mask or face covering. Practices will begin on Wednesday 8/5, time yet to be determined. You can email Coach Brandi Varner with any questions you may have regarding tryouts at: Brandi.Varner@pocahontaspsd.com
Please view the release from the Arkansas Activities Association regarding Cross Country.
http://members.ahsaa.org/public/userfiles/XC/2020_Arkansas_Activities_Association_Cross_Country_COVID-19_Recommendations.pdf
St. Paul Parents: As long as you have not enrolled in the Pocahontas School District, your student(s) will be eligible for AAA-sponsored activities if home schooled. They do not fall under the "Non-Public to Non-Public" section.
Please view the release from the Arkansas Activities Association regarding tennis.
https://members.ahsaa.org/public/userfiles/Tennis/2020/2020_Tennis_COVID_recomd.pdf
Please read the announcement from the Arkansas Activities Association regarding Golf.
https://members.ahsaa.org/public/userfiles/Golf/2020/2020_Golf_COVID_recomd.pdf
Parents - Students may still, however, participate in school-sponsored activities if they are enrolled in Virtual or Blended Learning.
Parents - Any student who opts to be Home Schooled is ineligible to participate in any school-sponsored activity for 365 days from the date they finalize Home School paperwork per state law.
Please read the announcement from the Arkansas Activities Association.
Pocahontas Public School District Opportunities for Learning 2020-2021
https://5il.co/igpy
In an effort to serve our patrons and students, please fill out the this form to give us as much information around your home internet situation. This info will help us understand and tailor our efforts to provide equal education to all.
https://t.co/XpXz3KLVI7?amp=1
In an effort to serve our patrons and students, please fill out the this form to give us as much information around your home internet situation. This info will help us understand and tailor our efforts to provide equal education to all.
https://forms.gle/ZHdLwrp5ULBbFCnw8
Parents & Students - Please view the attached photo regarding cheer tryouts.
Parents & Students - Summer School letters were sent out to those students who failed classes on Monday, to addresses on file in the office. Virtual Summer School begins on Monday, June 1.
Free Athletic Physical for any Student: https://5il.co/g7ym
PJHS Parents - On Friday night, the PJHS/MDW building was locked by someone and the key was stolen. We now have that building opened. If it was locked when you arrived, feel free to bring your packets to locker clean outs.
End of Year Important Dates and Deadlines
PJHS Parents & Students - A copy of all of the AMI Packets, including this week’s can be found online at https://www.pocahontaspsd.com/o/pjhs/browse/18825. The PJHS Pick-Up Building also has hard copies of all 7-8 Packets.
PJHS Parents & Students - We are planning locker clean-out and picture pick-ups for the week of May 18. We will send out further directions by the end of the week.
PJHS Parents & Students - The last day for AMI collection is May 18th. AMI Pick-Up/Drop-Off Buildings will close at the end of the day on that day. Please make sure all packets are in by that time.
Want to voice my appreciation for all of the #PokeyJH teachers. While this is a much different looking Teacher Appreciation Week, it’s one more example of how great they are. #TeachArkansas
Jr. High Parents & Students - Please make sure to check that you received the correct 8th Grade Social Studies packet. There were two sets made on accident, one being Arkansas History (the correct set that’s online) and World Geography.
Parents & Students - AMI Packets for the week of May 4 are now online at http://www.pocahontaspsd.com/o/pjhs/browse/123717 and in the buildings. Just a heads up, packets are picked up every Thursday and placed into teacher boxes. Grades normally run a week or two behind.
7th Grade Parents & Students - Week 6 PBS AMI packets will not be accepted starting May 4. So, please do not go to the PBS web site and print off any of their materials. As always, if you have any questions, feel free to contact me at the office or by e-mail. Have a great day!
7th Grade Parents & Students - There will be only one packet per core subject. Core subjects include Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies. You will need to either pick up packets from one of the four designated pick-up spots, or print them off from our web site.
7th Grade Parents & Students - Please be aware that PJHS will be moving away from the PBS AMI packets starting on May 4, and will finish out the remainder of the school year with teacher-created packets.
Spring Sports Uniform Return. Jr/Sr boys and girls track, Softball, and Baseball. Drop them off on May 7th from 12pm-2pm at the PHS parking lot.
Parents & Students - AMI Packets for the week of April 27 are now online at http://www.pocahontaspsd.com/o/pjhs/browse/123717 and in the buildings. Just a heads up, packets are picked up every Thursday and placed into teacher boxes. Grades normally run a week behind.
7th & 8th Grade Parents - Elective grades from 4th Qtr will average in with 3rd Qtr grades if it was a semester/year course. Grades will be updated ASAP.
7th & 8th Grade Parents - The only courses that are graded through AMI packets are Language Arts, Math, Science, & Social Studies. All elective courses will automatically reflect a 100% for 4th Qtr.
Parents - There is apparently a rumor going around that students of a certain GPA do not have to do the AMI work. This is 100% false. If work is not completed, student grades will go down.
Parents & Students - AMI Packets for the week of April 20 are now online at http://www.pocahontaspsd.com/o/pjhs/browse/123717 and in the buildings. Just a heads up, packets are picked up every Thursday and placed into teacher boxes. Grades normally run a week behind.
Parents & Guardians: if you child owes meal charges in the cafeteria, an email has been sent to their school email with the amount to be paid along with instructions on the best methods to get it to the junior high. You may also login to EZschoolpay.com to pay them online.
Students please be sure to put your first and last name on every page of the AMI packets that are returned. This will ensure that we have the correct student and that if a page gets detached that we know which student it belongs to.
Parents & Students: Here is the link to a "Help" video for our April 13-17 AMI Packets. Hopefully it will further clarify some things and make this process even easier.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/123DIgVNByOaKxws4iTiknnkOP76LkSE6/view
Parents & Students: April 13-17 AM Packets are now available online at: http://www.pocahontaspsd.com/o/pjhs/browse/121303. Hard copies will be available at the four sites on Friday, April 10.
7th Grade Parents & Students: This is a video to help you find and understand the PBS AMI Packets: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KVRASp0kb8qmnoIi_qDdQrYKZdIgHKEX/view
Parents & Students: If you have medications at PJHS, please pick them up at PJHS on Friday, April 10 between 12-1. Mrs. Bryant will be there at that time.
7th & 8th Grade Parents & Students: We just corrected a mistake on the website containing the PBS AMI Packets. Two PDFs were omitted. They are there now: http://www.pocahontaspsd.com/o/pjhs/browse/119895
Parents & Students: If you have medications at PJHS, please pick them up at PJHS between 12-1. Mrs. Bryant will be there at that time.
This is the link to all #PokeyJH AMI Lessons, Grades 7-9: http://www.pocahontaspsd.com/o/pjhs/browse/18825. The Randolph County Library will print them for free.
A more in-depth link for 6-8 PBS AMI: https://www.myarkansaspbs.org/arkansasami/6-8
PBS AMI Week 2 (Monday, April 6) Link: http://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/public/userfiles/Learning_Services/Alternative_Methods_of_Instruction/Grades_6_8_Week_2_.pdf
Please view the release from Mr. Martens.
See attached for information on meals for students beginning next Monday
Parents & Students: A reminder that AMI Lessons 5-9 are available on the PJHS Website at https://www.pocahontaspsd.com/o/pjhs/browse/18825. If you do not have a way to print them at home, the Randolph County Library will print them free-of-charge.
PJHS core teachers (English, Math, Science, and Social Studies) have also created content-specific lessons on Google Classroom. These assignments are to help students stay prepared for next year’s classes.
If you have questions, feel free to contact me via email at mack.skelton@pocahontaspsd.com or your teacher at their e-mail address or on Google Classroom.
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Pocahontas Junior High School will be in session Monday, March 16th. We will be sending information home with students regarding the procedures for the mandatory shutdown for the rest of the week and discussing staff responsibilities.
Parents: At this time, Pocahontas Jr. High School will be in session next Monday, March 16th. If this situation changes and your student does not have an AMI Packet, they can be downloaded from the PJHS website under Documents. Lessons 1-10 are now uploaded.
Please see the attachment from the Arkansas Activities Association.
Spring Picture Day is this Wednesday, March 4th. Order forms were sent home with student's progress reports on Friday. If your student did not receive one, there are additional forms in the PJHS office.
Parents: We will be sending out the attached sheet with Progress Reports today. Please read it and get back with me if you are interested in participating.
Parents: A reminder, Spring picture day is one week away (Wednesday, March 4).
Parents - I have put together a training video on how to use Home Access Center to view attendance and current grades. This is the link: https://youtu.be/zpPU08VSmfY
All orders for PJHS yearbooks must be turned in by today. You may also order through today by going to jostensyearbooks.com
Reminder: Valentine's deliveries at PJHS will only be accepted AFTER 1:00 PM today and should be taken to the library and they will be dispersed to students from there. Thank you for your cooperation!
Additional Valentine's reminder, helium stringed balloons and glass vases are not allowed on district school buses. Please make arrangements to avoid this conflict. Thank you!
Reminder: Valentine's deliveries at PJHS will only be accepted after 1:00 PM on Valentine's day and should be taken to the library and they will be dispersed to students from there. Thank you for your cooperation!
Valentine's deliveries at PJHS will only be accepted after 1:00 PM on Valentine's day and should be taken to the library and they will be dispersed to students from there. Thank you for your cooperation!
Final: JR #PokeyGBB 14, Batesville 38
At the Half: JR #PokeyGBB 5, Batesville 16.
Final: JR #PokeyBB 46, Westside 38. #GoSkins
At the Half: JR #PokeyBB 17, Westside 20.
Good luck to the PJHS Quiz Bowl team as they are off to the AGQBA 4A State Championship tomorrow! #GoSkins
USMC Brass Band preforming live at PJHS Gym at 2:00pm today. Watch live today on PDS-TV at https://youtu.be/E_JiGIjIIXc
Valentine's deliveries at PJHS will only be accepted after 1:00 PM on Valentine's day and should be taken to the library and they will be dispersed to students from there. Thank you for your cooperation!
Parents - Here is the link to our new High Reliability Schools Survey. Please take the time to complete it and help us improve our school. Thanks!
https://bit.ly/2TPnfjN
Final: #PokeyJH Boys Basketball fall to Valley View, 37-44.
At the half, #PokeyJH Boys Basketball down 20-22.
Nearing the end of School Board Appreciation Month, #PokeyJH wants to thank all of our School Board members who bring such a wealth of knowledge to our district! We appreciate all of your hard work.
PJHS 1st Semester Recognition Assembly has been rescheduled and will now be held Monday, January 27 at 10:50 AM
All PJHS after school activities including tutoring have been cancelled this afternoon
The Bear Bus will be doubled up today after school. Students riding the Bear bus will be delayed about 20 minutes this afternoon.
Pocahontas Jr and Sr Boys tonight VS Westside. Watch live tonight at approx. 6pm on PSD-TV. https://youtu.be/wD_f-eg_HYc
Pocahontas Jr and Sr Girls At Highland tonight at approx. 6:30pm. Watch live tonight on PSD-TV at https://youtu.be/XYz_fBmnytc
Very thankful for ALL of our law enforcement, but especially our PSD SROs! Thank you for your service. #PokeyJH
Congratulations to our #PokeyESports team for making the playoffs the second year in a row! Finished the season 11-3 and will face Midland tomorrow in the first round.
SH #PokeyGBB wins a thriller against Brookland, 36-35. #GoSkins
The JH #PokeyGBB team drops one on the road to Brookland, 16-21.
Congrats to our 7th Grade #PokeyGBB team on their 27-10 win over Brookland tonight. #GoSkins
Bear, Duck & Flower Buses will be delayed this afternoon approximately 30 minutes
Parents: We will be sending a letter home with students today regarding a revision to the way we handle our No Zero Policy at PJHS. Please make sure that you review it. It is also attached as a file on social media.
PJHS office will be closed from 9:00 am til approximately 10:00 am for the Veteran's Day assembly. If you need a student checked out, please come to the PJHS gymnasium during this time.
Watch the PJHS Veterans Day program live at 9:00am today at https://youtu.be/n5Ua0nrIve8
PJHS will be rescheduling all after school detention for this afternoon due to the possibility of winter weather. If a student was scheduled for after school detention today it will be rescheduled for tomorrow. Please make appropriate transportation changes.
Pocahontas Junior High School will be cancelling after school tutoring for this afternoon due to the possibility of winter weather. Please make transportation arrangements for students who would have otherwise been staying for tutoring today.
Congrats to the Jr. High #PokeyFB team on their 38-0 victory over Gosnell! #GoSkins!
Congrats to the 7th Grade #PokeyFB team on their 24-0 victory over Gosnell! Great season! #GoSkins
Parents: See the attached information regarding the annual GT Parent Meeting. #PokeyGT
Final: Jr #PokeyFB 44, Trumann 12. #GoSkins
Final: 7th Grade #PokeyFB 40, Trumann 6. #GoSkins
Parents - With report cards, we will also be handing out the High Reliability Schools Survey information. We will have computer available as you wait for teachers to fill that survey out. As always, we appreciate your feedback to help us grow as a school!
Parents - For those of you who want a head start on the HRS Survey, here is the link: https://bit.ly/2pqsfyn It is also located on the PJHS Website under Documents/Surveys.
Parents - A reminder that we will be handing out Report Cards tomorrow during school and Parent Teacher Conferences will follow from 4-7:30 p.m. in the Cafeteria.
Congrats to #PokeyChoir! 11 All-Regional selections!
Final: JH #PokeyFB 30, Cave City 7. #GoSkins
Halftime: JH #PokeyFB 22, Cave City 0.
Congrats to the 7th Grade #PokeyFB team on their 22-12 win over Cave City.
#PokeyBand is outstanding as always!
Congrats to #PokeyVB on their 2-0 win over Walnut Ridge! #GoSkins
JH #PokeyVB getting warmed up for their third match of pool play at Brookland. #GoSkins.
Final: JH PokeyFB 8, Westside 14.
At the half, JH #PokeyFB 8, Westside 6.
Congrats to the 7th Grade #PokeyFB team on their win over Westside! #GoSkins
JH #PokeyFB over Brookland 36-22. #GoSkins
7th Grade #PokeyFB a winner over Brookland 32-8. #GoSkins
PJHS Picture Retake will be on Monday, October 7th. Forms to order picture retakes will be sent home with students on Friday, October 4th with their progress reports.
Big things going on at #PokeyJH! On the RISE.
Got to see a some good, hands-on work going on in Coach Jackson’s science class during recent observations. #PokeyJH
#PokeyJH getting fired up for the Highland game tonight!
Congrats to our Jr. #PokeyFB team on their big victory over Paragould tonight. #GoSkins
Congrats to the Jr. High #PokeyVB team on their 2-1 victory over Wynne! #GoSkins
#PokeyVB Jr. High B team drops a close one to Wynne 1-0.
Congrats to the 7th Grade #PokeyVB team on their 2-0 win over Wynne. #GoSkins
The 7th Grade Football team will now play Walnut Ridge at home on Monday, September 16 at 6 pm.
There will be no 7th Grade Football game this Thursday vs. Paragould. The Jr. High game will start at 7 pm.
Congrats to the Jr #PokeyFB team on a big win over Nettleton tonight. #GoSkins
To create a more personalized experience, please follow each school at the following twitter accounts: @Alma_Spikes, @MD_WilliamsINT, @PHS_Redskins, and @PJHS_Redskins. The @PocahontasSD account will still be used for district wide information and news.
Parents: We now offer an online form to report bullying. It can be found on our website under documents or this direct link: https://forms.gle/4vgtu5Fuv5h6cAvNA
Parents: The Razorback Bus will be running about 10 minutes late today due to a mechanical issue.
7th Grade Back to School Pool Party
Parents: A reminder that #PokeyJH Orientation/Open House is tonight. 7th Grade at 5, 8th Grade at 6, and 9th Grade at 7.
Gifted & Talented Identification
#PokeyJH staff working hard to get ready for the upcoming school year! @ARLeadAcademy #MPI
Please see the documents folder on the PJHS website for the PJHS School Supply List. http://www.pocahontaspsd.com/o/pjhs/browse/70396
Stuff the Bus
Backpack 2 School
Phones look to be back in working order now throughout the District. Sorry for any inconvenience this past week.
Currently incoming calls to the school are getting the busy signal. Centurylink is aware of the issue and is currently working on a solution. You may use the "Ask a question" section of our App on your phone and your message will get routed to proper person.
Outstanding job by all of the PJHS faculty and staff who led the PJHS Relay for Life team. Raised more than $3,300!
Don’t forget to come out and support the Randolph County Relay for Life at #PokeyJH tonight from 5 pm to 10 pm.
2019 STEM Camp was another huge success!
Summer School for Grades 9-12 will begin on Tuesday, May 28 at 8 a.m. on the campus of Pocahontas Jr. High School. Letters are in the mail. If you have questions, feel free to contact Mr. Skelton at mack.skelton@pocahontaspsd.com or (870) 892-4573, Ext. 3
Parents: You will not need to check in at the office for our Student Awards Assembly today. We will begin the assembly at 12:40.
Parents: A reminder, we will be taking attendance through 7th Period on May 23. All parent notes/doctors notes should be turned in within 5 days of the student's absence. You are allowed 6 parent notes per semester, but unlimited doctor notes.
Parents: A reminder, we will be taking attendance through 7th Period on May 23. All parent notes/doctors notes should be turned in within 5 days of the student's absence. You are allowed 6 parent notes per semester, but unlimited doctor notes.
Safe travels and best of luck to our #PokeyOM teams as they travel to Michigan State University to compete for the World Championship! #GoSkins
Parents: A reminder, we will be taking attendance through 7th Period on May 23. All parent notes/doctors notes should be turned in within 5 days of the student's absence. You are allowed 6 parent notes per semester, but unlimited doctor notes.
Students - Please clean out your lockers prior to the end of the school year.
Students - Today is the final day for Semester Test Make-Ups. Please check your attendance.
Parents - Grades will be put in by the end of the day today. Retention and Summer School letters will follow. Summer School begins Tuesday, May 28. The PJHS Awards Assembly will be on Thursday, May 23 at 12:40 in the gym. Please check attendance prior to checking students out.
Parents: A reminder, we will be taking attendance through 7th Period on May 23. All parent notes/doctors notes should be turned in within 5 days of the student's absence. You are allowed 6 parent notes per semester, but unlimited doctor notes.
Parents: A reminder, we will be taking attendance through 7th Period on May 23. All parent notes/doctors notes should be turned in within 5 days of the student's absence. You are allowed 6 parent notes per semester, but unlimited doctor notes.
Parents: A reminder, we will be taking attendance through 7th Period on May 23. All parent notes/doctors notes should be turned in within 5 days of the student's absence. You are allowed 6 parent notes per semester, but unlimited doctor notes.
Parents: A reminder, we will be taking attendance through 7th Period on May 23. All parent notes/doctors notes should be turned in within 5 days of the student's absence. You are allowed 6 parent notes per semester, but unlimited doctor notes.
Parents: A reminder, we will be taking attendance through 7th Period on May 23. All parent notes/doctors notes should be turned in within 5 days of the student's absence. You are allowed 6 parent notes per semester, but unlimited doctor notes.
Parents: A reminder, we will be taking attendance through 7th Period on May 23. All parent notes/doctors notes should be turned in within 5 days of the student's absence. You are allowed 6 parent notes per semester, but unlimited doctor notes.
#PokeyJH Semester Test Schedule:
5/14 - Social Studies (Periods 1 & 3 Electives)
5/15 - Language Arts (Periods 5 & 7 Electives)
5/16 - Science (Periods 2 & 4 Electives)
5/17 - Math (Period 6 Electives)
Parents: A reminder, we will be taking attendance through 7th Period on May 23. All parent notes/doctors notes should be turned in within 5 days of the student's absence. You are allowed 6 parent notes per semester, but unlimited doctor notes.
Reminder: The 7th & 8th Grade Band Concert is tonight from 6:30-8:30 in the PJHS Gym.
We will be on our regular schedule (full day) on the last day of school, May 23rd.
Pocahontas Public Schools will be offering Summer Meals! See flyer for details.
Reminder: Today is #PokeyJH Career Day.
Reminder: Today is the Freshmen Orientation at #PokeyHS. Orientation tours will begin 5th Period.
Good luck to all of our #PokeyTR team members as they compete in the 4A-3 Jr. Conference Track Meet today! #GoSkins
Reminder: Today and tomorrow are ACT Aspire testing for 7th Graders! All students scoring Exceeding/Ready or improving from last year will be entered into the iPad drawing.
Reminder: Today and tomorrow are ACT Aspire testing for 8th Graders! All students scoring Exceeding/Ready or improving from last year will be entered into the iPad drawing.
Reminder: Today and tomorrow are ACT Aspire testing for 9th Graders! All students scoring Exceeding/Ready or improving from last year will be entered into the iPad drawing.
Good luck to our #PokeyTR teams as they travel to Batesville today! #GoSkins
Today's Wellman Senior High Relays Track Meet has been cancelled
Good luck to our #PokeyTR teams as they compete at home today! #GoSkins
Good luck to our #PokeyTR teams as the compete at home today! #GoSkins
Best of luck to our #PokeyOM team as they travel to State today! #GoSkins
Parents: ACT Aspire testing begins April 8. Attached are copies of the ACT Aspire Parent Newsletter.
#PokeyBand students were recently treated to a performance by a flute duet and double reed ensemble from the University of Arkansas.
Good luck to our #PokeyTR teams as they travel to Batesville today! #GoSkins
Today is our Ultimate Volleyball Tournament! Concession proceeds will go toward upcoming ACT Aspire incentives.
Good luck to our 7th Grade #PokeyTR teams as they travel to Hoxie today! #GoSkins
The junior high baseball game scheduled for tonight at Marmaduke has been moved to home. It will be played following the senior high game.
Good luck to our #PokeyTR teams today! #GoSkins
Good luck to our #PokeyTR athletes as they compete today! #GoSkins
#PokeyJH students have been working on Student Success Plans and learning about careers this week. This work coming out of Mrs. Bradley’s class.
#PokeyJH is proud to sponsor the Randolph County Relay for Life to fight cancer. You may donate at the following link: http://bit.ly/2EiDgpd
#PokeyBand was honored to have ASU Assistant Band Director Dr. Steven Riley serve as a guest conductor last week. Much thanks to Dr. Riley!
#PokeyJH was represented today at the We Are One Diversity Conference at the Crowley's Ridge Educational Cooperative in Harrisburg by students Conner Fultz & Nicktimus Edmond. Always great to learn about and celebrate diversity!
Due to weather conditions, track practice is cancelled for this afternoon.
The Agri Science Fair that was scheduled for this evening has been postponed until next Tuesday
Due to the Winter Weather Advisory, all PJHS after school activities are cancelled today, Friday, February 15, 2019. The Sadie Hawkins Dance has been rescheduled for March 1, 2019.
#PokeyJH students had a blast last week in Coach Jackson's science class. We saw a lot of volcanoes popping up on campus!
Proud of our #PokeyJH family and its awareness and embracing of our growing cultural diversity. Outstanding programs last week.
Final: #PokeyBBB 37, Valley View 43. #Skins finish as Conference Champions and Conference Tournament Runners-Up.
19.7 left: #PokeyBBB 37, Valley View 42.
32.7 left: #PokeyBBB 35, Valley View 40.
54.2 remaining: #PokeyBBB 35, Valley View 38. Valley View ball.
3:03 left in game: #PokeyBBB 35, Valley View 38.
End of 3: #PokeyBBB 29, Valley View 33. #GoSkins
At the half: #PokeyBBB 21, Valley View 22. #GoSkins
End of 1: #PokeyBBB 4, Valley View 14.
5 minutes to game time! #PokeyBBB taking on Valley View for the conference title! #GoSkins
Today's Cultural Day events in the afternoon have been moved from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Food tasting will begin after the performance at 6. #PokeyJH
Today is Cultural Day at #PokeyJH! We will have a presentation at 10:30 in the gym as well as a food tasting at 5 p.m. in our Main Hall.
Good luck to our #PokeyBBB team as they travel to Batesville Southside to compete in the 4A-3 District Tournament. They will face Westside at 5:15. #GoSkins
Due to the weather, track practice has been cancelled today 2/6/19
Good luck to our #PokeyGBB team today as they travel to Batesville Southside to compete in the Jr. District! #GoSkins
Good luck to our #PokeyBBB team as they travel to Batesville Southside to compete in the 4A-3 District Tournament. They will face Highland at 1:15. #GoSkins
Good luck to our #PokeyQB team as they compete in the Jr. High Regional Tournament today! #GoSkins
Good luck to our #PokeyBBB team as they host Westside tonight! #GoSkins
Congratulations to the PJHS Quiz Bowl team for taking first place at the NEAC tournament on Wednesday!!!
Good luck to our #PokeyGBB team as they host Cave City tonight! #GoSkins
Students & Parents: A reminder that today is our #PokeyJH Wellness Day. Dress warm!
Good luck to our #PokeyQB team as they travel to the NEA Co-Op today! #GoSkins
Good luck to our #PokeyBBB team as they travel to Blytheville tonight! #GoSkins
Good luck to the #PokeyGT group and their presentation of "Macbeth" at the MDW Gym today!
Good luck to our #PokeyBBB & #PokeyGBB teams tonight as they host Southside. #GoSkins
PJHS - Reminder - Letter Jacket orders/sizing will be today. Payment must be in full. You can also mail orders to the address on the bottom right of form.
Good luck to our #PokeyBBB team as they host Batesville tonight. #GoSkins
Good luck to our #PokeyBBB & #PokeyGBB teams tonight! #GoSkins
Good luck to our 7th Grade #PokeyGBB team as they travel to compete in the Cave City Tournament this weekend! #GoSkins
Good luck to our #PokeyChess team as they travel to Cotter this weekend! #GoSkins
Good luck to our #PokeyBBB team as they travel to Westside tonight! #GoSkins
Good luck to our #PokeyBBB team as they host Batesville tonight! #GoSkins
Good luck to our #PokeyGBB team as they host Highland tonight! #GoSkins
Parents & Guardians: If you would like to be a part of our school Mission/Vision revision, please contact Mr. Skelton at mack.skelton@pocahontaspsd.com.
Good luck to our #PokeyBBB team as they host Highland tonight! #GoSkins
Good luck to our #PokeyBBB and #PokeyGBB teams as they travel to Valley View today! #GoSkins
Parents - 1st Semester Report Cards & Reading Reports go home with students today. If they do not make it to you, please contact the office.
#PokeyJH is back in session today! Students - Remember that your lockers are to be locked at all times (except during transition). Lunch detention begins today.
Parents - A reminder that you have 5 days to turn in Parent Notes/Doctor Notes. All notes from 12/17 will be due 1/8 and all notes from 12/18 will be due 1/9.
This is Semester Test Week at #PokeyJH. We will be testing all other classes today.
Good luck to our #PokeyBBB and #PokeyGBB teams tonight as they travel to Batesville Southside! #GoSkins
This is Semester Test Week at #PokeyJH. We will be testing all Social Studies classes today.
This is Semester Test Week at #PokeyJH. We will be testing all Science classes today.
A reminder to come out and see the Jr. and Sr. #PokeyChoir performances tonight at #PokeyJH in the gymnasium.
This is Semester Test Week at #PokeyJH. We will be testing all English classes today.
Good luck to our #PokeyBBB and #PokeyGBB tonight vs Blytheville! #GoSkins
This is Semester Test Week at #PokeyJH. We will be testing all Math classes today.
Parents & Students: A reminder, #PokeyJH will be following regular attendance through Tuesday, December 18. Please see your handbooks for the attendance policy.
Good luck to all of our #PokeyBBB & #PokeyGBB teams as they travel to the Cave City Jr. High Tournament. #GoSkins
Congratulations to our 7th & 8th Grade Spelling Bee winners Ethan Campagna and Aidan Lamb! Moving on to the Randolph County Spelling Bee on January 22! #PokeyJH
Good luck to our #PokeyBBB teams as they travel to Thayer, MO tonight! #GoSkins!
Good luck to all of our 7th & 8th Grade Spelling Bee contestants today!
Good luck to our #PokeyGBB teams as they travel to Trumann tonight! #GoSkins
Good luck to all of our Special Olympians today as they travel to Little Rock for State Bowling! #GoSkins
Good luck to our #PokeyBBB & #PokeyGBB teams tonight against Brookland! #GoSkins
Parents: Please be advised of the following announcement sent out to students about the Locker Policy.
In case anyone needs additional copies of AMI packets, this is the link to our website: https://www.pocahontaspsd.com/o/pjhs/browse/30590.
Good luck to our #PokeyBBB & #PokeyGBB teams in the PJHS Tournament this week! #GoSkins
Good luck to the #PokeyQB team as they head to camp today!
Good luck to our 7th Grade #PokeyBBB team in their tournament today! #GoSkins
Good luck to our #PokeyBBB & #PokeyGBB teams tonight! #GoSkins
Parents: A reminder that our Gifted/Talented Parents meeting is tonight at 6 p.m. in the #PokeyJH Library.
Good luck to our JH/HS #PokeyXC and JH #PokeyFB teams today! #GoSkins #WarParty
Reminder: Tomorrow is Unity Day at #PokeyJH. Everyone wear orange.
Good luck to our #PokeyChess teams as they compete in their regional tournament at Arkansas State University!
Final: JH #PokeyFB 14, Truman 22
At the Half: JH #PokeyFB 6, Trumann 14
Reminder: Fall Break is Friday, October 19 and there is no school.
Good luck to our JH #PokeyFB team as they travel to Trumann tonight! #GoSkins
Good luck to our #PokeyXC team today in Jonesboro!
Reminder: Parent/Teacher Conferences are on Tuesday, October 16 in the #PokeyJH Cafeteria.
Final: JH #PokeyFB 19, Rivercrest 20.
At the Half: JH #PokeyFB 13, Rivercrest 12.
Final: 7th Grade #PokeyFB 8, Rivercrest 0.
Good luck to our #PokeyQB teams as they travel to Izard County Consolidated today! #GoSkins
Good luck to our SH #PokeyFB team as they host Cave City tonight for Homecoming! #GoSkins
Final: JH #PokeyFB 14, Cave City 42.
Final: 7th Grade #PokeyFB 28, Cave City 16.
At the Half: 7th Grade #PokeyFB 20, Cave City 8.
Good luck to our #PokeyVB and #PokeyFB teams tonight! #GoSkins
Good luck to our #PokeyVB and #PokeyXC teams today! #GoSkins
Good luck to our #PokeyVB teams as they host Salem tonight! #GoSkins
Good luck today to our HS #PokeyGolf team at the State Tournament! #GoSkins
Good luck to our JH #PokeyVB team as they travel to Brookland today! #GoSkins
Good luck to our HS #PokeyFB team as they travel to Westside tonight! #GoSkins
Good luck to our #PokeyTN teams as they compete in the District Tournament today!
Final: 7th Grade #PokeyFB 6, Westside 6.
At Half: 7th Grade #PokeyFB 6, Westside 0.
Good luck to our #PokeyTN teams as they compete in the District Tournament today!
Good luck to our 7th & JH #PokeyFB teams today as they host Westside!
Good luck to our Girls #PokeyGolf team today as they travel to the State Tournament!
Good luck to our #PokeyVB, #PokeyTN, & #PokeyXC teams today! #WarParty
Good luck to our Jr/Sr #PokeyChess team today as they travel to Walnut Ridge!
Good luck to our #PokeyVB team as they travel to Valley View today! #GoSkins
Good luck to our HS #PokeyFB team tonight as they travel to Brookland! #GoSkins
Final: 7th Grade #PokeyFB 14, Brookland 14.
Good luck to our #PokeyTN, #PokeyVB, and #PokeyFB teams tonight! #GoSkins
Good luck to our #PokeyVB, #PokeyTN, & #PokeyXC teams today! #GoSkins
Parents: A reminder that #PokeyHS & #PokeyJH will hold it's annual Title I Meeting tonight from 6-7 p.m. in the #PokeyJH Library.
Good luck to our #PokeyGolf, #PokeyTN, & #PokeyVB teams today! #GoSkins
Final: JH #PokeyFB 21, Highland 14. #GoSkins
Half: JH #PokeyFB 7, Highland 8
Final: 7th Grade #PokeyFB 20, Highland 0.
Good luck to our #PokeyChess team today at the ASU Chess Tournament!
Good luck to our SH #PokeyFB vs Paragould tonight! #GoSkins
Final: #PokeyFB 16, Paragould 18
At the Half: #PokeyFB 8, Paragould 6.
Good luck to our #PokeyGolf, #PokeyTN, #PokeyVB, and #PokeyFB today! #GoSkins
Girl Scout sign ups is Saturday, September 8 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Old Davidsonville State Park.
Good luck to our #PokeyGolf, #PokeyXC, and #PokeyVB today! #GoSkins
Good luck to our high school #PokeyFB team as they host Nettleton tonight! #GoSkins
Tonight’s JH #PokeyFB game has been cancelled.
Good luck to our #PokeyGolf, #PokeyTN, #PokeyXC, and #PokeyFB! #WarParty
Ready to watch our JH #PokeyFB team tonight at Nettleton. #GoSkins
Reminder - Tomorrow is Picture Day at #PokeyJH.
Good luck to our #PokeyVB and #PokeyGolf teams today as they both travel to Brookland! #WarParty
Good luck to all our #PokeyVB teams today as they host Blytheville!
Student Reminder: We will begin taking tardies today. I will also begin checking lockers today. Make sure your lockers are locked. #PokeyJH
What an outstanding week of school. Very excited about this group of students and teachers. SOLID, Grades 7-9. #PokeyJH
#PokeyStudents - Reminder: The last day for Red Folders is tomorrow.
Wake up #PokeyJH students! Doors open at 7 a.m. and classes begin at 8 a.m.
GT Info
What an awesome day/night. Glad to see my staff and students back and look forward to the upcoming year! #PokeyJH
Looking forward to seeing all of our #PokeyTeachers back today! Going to be a great year!
Reminder - PJHS Orientation/Open House will be on Monday, August 6. 7th Grade at 5 p.m., 8th Grade at 6 p.m., & 9th Grade at 7 p.m.
2018-2019 PJHS Teacher Supply Lists: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p0iEESbW9pYGMJw9d3xV70EytUXzLh7ex8-2RY6VSdg/edit?usp=sharing
2018-2019 PJHS Orientation & Open House will be held on Monday, August 6, 2018. Detailed information is attached.
The 2018-2019 School Calendar is now published to our website. http://5il.co/2u8i
Congrats to our teachers and students! Statewide High Math Growth and High Overall Growth, and High Math Growth (NE Region) awards from OEP.
After the Student Awards Assembly, we will release back to classes and will receive report cards prior to lunch. School dismisses at 12:15.
The #PokeyJH Student Awards Assembly will be Wednesday, May 23 at 8:15 a.m. in the PJHS Gymnasium.
Parents: We will be sending out Summer School letters tomorrow. Summer School will run from May 29 to June 12 at #PokeyJH.
Best of luck to all of our Special Olympians today at Paragould! #GoSkins
Today is 6th Grade Transition Day at #PokeyJH from 8:00-11:30. Excited to meet our new group of Redskins!
A reminder to all those who missed our first SEGP day, we will be holding our second today from 4-6 p.m. #PokeyJH
Outstanding 9th Grade Transition Day at #PokeyHS!
9th Grade Transition Day will be today from 8:00-11:30. Any 9th graders who did not finalize their 2018-2019 schedules at SEGP, will have the opportunity to do so.
A reminder that #PokeyJH is having SEGP meetings today from 3:30 to 6:00.
Good luck to our #PokeyBA team today as they travel to Harrisburg! #GoSkins
Parents - A reminder that 3rd Quarter Report Cards will be distributed today. #PokeyClassroom
Good luck today to both our #PokeyBA team and #PokeyTR teams! #GoSkins #WarParty
#PokeyJH will be hosting its annual Career Day tomorrow. 40 area businesses will be represented! #future
Good luck to our #PokeyBA team vs. Riverside this afternoon! #GoSkins
Good luck today to all of our students participating in the Quiz Bowl finals!
Congratulations to our PJHS Special Olympians! Bringing home multiple gold and other medals! #GoSkins
Was fortunate sit in on FFA horse judging training this week. #PokeyFFA
Good luck tonight to the JH #PokeyGBB team vs. Brookland in the District Tournament! #GoSkins
#PokeySchools in cooperation with @AmericanCancer are raising money for Relay for Life. Go to http://main.acsevents.org/goto/PJHS to donate.
#PokeyQuizBowl finish year as undefeated champs! #GoSkins
#PokeyGBB with a 33-13 win over Cave City to advance in the JH District Tourney. #GoSkins
We had 11 #PokeySTEM delegates travel to Searcy today for Harding University's STEM Leadership Conference! Great experience.
Good luck to the #PokeyBBB and #PokeyGBB teams tonight as they travel to Corning. #GoSkins
Good luck to the #PokeyBBB and #PokeyGBB teams tonight! #GoSkins
Good luck to our #PokeyGBB and #PokeyBBB teams as they travel to Melbourne! #GoSkins
Very proud of our #PokeyQuizBowl team! Won first place at the NEA Co-Op Quiz Bowl today!
Good luck to our #PokeyQuizBowl team today at the NEA Co-Op! #PokeyClassroom
Final: SH #PokeyBBB 45, Cave City 30.
Final: JH #PokeyBBB 26, Cave City 44.
Final: SH #PokeyGBB 59, Cave City 35
Outstanding performance today by the #PokeyGT students!
Final: JH #PokeyGBB 36, Cave City 33, OT.
Good luck to our #PokeyBBB and #PokeyGBB teams tonight vs. Cave City! #GoSkins
Good luck to our #PokeyGT students during their production of Shakespeare's 12th Night. #BreakALeg
Good luck to our Randolph County Spelling Bee contestants tonight! #PokeyClassroom
Good luck to our 7th Grade #PokeyGBB, JH #PokeyCheer, and SH #PokeyBand today! #GoSkins
Good luck to our #PokeyBBB teams and our #PokeyBand tonight! #GoSkins
Final: SH #PokeyGBB 66, Walnut Ridge 42.
SH #PokeyGBB up 25-22 at the half.
Final: JH #PokeyGBB 41, Walnut Ridge 32
A little Lady Skin #PokeyGBB tonight! #Skins looking solid early in the JH game.
Good luck to our #PokeyGBB teams and our SH #PokeyBand tonight! #GoSkins
Mrs. Kercheval and the #PokeyGT kids working on MakeyMakey. Big things going on in #PokeyClassrooms.
Also, if for some reason our phone does not forward to me, feel free to shoot me an e-mail at mack.skelton@pocahontaspsd.com.
Just in case we have to use an AMI Day tomorrow: http://www.pocahontaspsd.com/o/pjhs/browse/18825.
Good luck to the PHS #PokeyBand during the SR Band Regionals this weekend! #GoSkins
Good luck to all of the #PokeyGBB teams as they play at Highland! #GoSkins
Good luck to all of the #PokeyBBB teams tonight as they play at Highland! #GoSkins
Good luck to our #PokeyBBB and #PokeyGBB teams tonight at Cave City! #GoSkins
Good luck to our #PokeyGBB teams as well as all student who are trying out for Symphonic and Regional Jazz #PokeyBand. #GoSkins
Good luck to our #PokeyBBB teams tonight and to all of our students trying out for the Symphonic #PokeyBand. #GoSkins
Good luck to our #PokeyBBB and #PokeyGBB teams tonight against Melbourne! #GoSkins
A reminder that we will be having our #PokeyLINK and #PokeyChoir Christmas Parties today.
Good luck to our #PokeyGBB teams as they travel to Piggott! #GoSkins
A reminder that our #PokeyBand Christmas Concert is tonight from 6:30-7:45.
Good luck to our #PokeyFFA today at the Spring River Subarea Leadership Contest! #GoSkins
Watch Redskin Basketball live at 6:30 p.m. tonight! Pocahontas VS Thayer
https://goo.gl/KuxgWT
Parents, be on the lookout for AMI Lessons and Reading Scores being sent home this week. #PokeyClassroom
Attached is a link to our AMI plan and lessons that we outline in a letter home: http://www.pocahontaspsd.com/o/pjhs/browse/18825
A reminder that our #PokeyFFA Christmas Party is tonight from 5-7 p.m.
Good luck to our #PokeyBBB and #PokeyGBB teams tonight against Thayer! #GoSkins
It's Finals Week! Math classes on Wed, English/Others on Thurs, Social Studies/Science on Fri. #PokeyClassroom
A reminder that our #PokeyChoir Christmas Concert is tonight in the PJHS Gymnasium.
Good luck to our #PokeyBBB teams tonight as they travel to Piggott! #GoSkins
About to watch some JH Lady Redskin #PokeyGBB! #GoSkins
Good luck today to all of the 7th and 8th Grade Spelling Bee contestants! #PokeyClassroom #GoSkins
Mrs. Hausman's Library is another #PokeyClassroom with activities. Students are seen here working with Virtual Reality gear.
A couple of great activities from Mrs. Thielemier's class. Picking pecans to make a pecan pie and Christmas yoga. #PokeyClassroom
JH #PokeyGBB beats Batesville Southside to move on to the second round of the Cave City Tournament. #GoSkins
At Half: Jr. High #PokeyGBB 12, Batesville Southside 11.
A couple more solid #PokeyClassroom activities, this time from Mr. Jackson and Mrs. Shelton.
Ready to watch some Jr. High #PokeyGBB! #GoSkins
Another crafty #PokeyClassroom activity, this time from Mrs. Bradley’s Career Orientation class.
Good luck to our 7th grade #PokeyGBB team today! #GoSkins
Was an outstanding afternoon of activities during our Wellness Day. I know I had a lot of fun playing football! #PokeyStudents
Good luck to our #PokeyGT group this weekend! #GoSkins
Best of luck to our SH #PokeyFB team in the second round of the state playoffs! #GoSkins
Great to visit with several of our veterans after the program. Honored to have them.
Outstanding program. Very proud of everyone involved.
Looking forward to our Veteran’s Program here this morning. Such an honor to to recognize our nation’s best. #WoundedWarrior
#PokeyFaculty accepts ALL challengers. #AndStill
#PokeyFaculty = GOAT
Final: #PokeyFaculty 2, #PokeyStudents 0. #GoSkins
Mrs. Taftnee Cox is getting our campus ready to honor our military tomorrow. #WoundedWarriorProject
Down to the student semifinals! #PokeyFaculty getting warmed up to defend the title. #Undisputed
Good luck to all of our JH and SH #PokeyGBB and #PokeyBBB teams tonight in their benefit games! #GoSkins
I hope the students are as excited as the teachers about tomorrow’s Epic Volleyball Tournament! #PokeyJH #OneChamp
Good luck to our #PokeyGT groups this weekend! #GoSkins
Great things going on in #PokeyClassrooms. Mud Houses and Epic Volleyball Tournament. #PokeyJH
Good luck to our Jr/Sr #PokeyQB and #PokeyCAAS teams today!
Good luck to our Jr. High Special Olympians today at Jonesboro! #GoSkins
Good luck to our #PokeyXC and #PokeyFB teams today! #WarParty #GoSkins
Don't forget the LINK meeting today during lunch! #PokeyLINK
Congrats to our #PokeyBand! 2017 Arkansas Bronze Medalists in Class 3A! #GoSkins
Congratulations to all of our #PokeyFFA students! #GoSkins
Good luck to our #PokeyBand at the State Marching Band Championship! #GoSkins
Final: #PokeyFB 35, Highland 7. Redskins finish year at 10-0. #GoSkins
End of 3: #PokeyFB 35, Highland 0.
At Half: #PokeyFB 27, Highland 0.
After 1: #PokeyFB 6, Highland 0.
7th Grade #PokeyFB finishes the season at 7-1.
Final: 7th Grade #PokeyFB 33, Highland 16.
Good luck to our #PokeyFB team tonight as they travel to face the Highland Rebels! #Finish #GoSkins
Good luck to the #PokeyXC team today at Bald Knob! #GoSkins
Looking forward to our Math Night tonight! #PokeyClassroom
Hope to see all of our #PokeyParents out at PJHS #PokeyFB Parent Night tonight as we host Gosnell! 7th Grade #PokeyFB will kick off at 5:30.
Good luck to our #PokeyVB team tonight!
Hope to see all of our #PokeyParents tonight at the Parent/Teacher Conference from 3:30-7:30! #PokeyClassroom
Good luck today to our #PokeyTN team at the State Tournament and to our #PokeyBand at their Regional Marching Assessment! #WarParty
Good luck today to the #PokeyTN team at the State Tournament! #GoSkins
Congratulations to our JH #PokeyVB team on finishing their season 14-7 this weekend! #GoSkins
Congratulations to Madelyn Hart and the rest of the #PokeyFFA. She is seen here with a collection of ribbons from the Jr. and Open Show at the Arkansas State Fair. #GoSkins
Good luck to our SH #PokeyFB and #PokeyBand tonight! #WarParty #GoSkins
Good luck tonight to our #PokeyVB team tonight as they travel to Batesville Southside! #GoSkins
Good luck to our JH #PokeyFB team tonight! #GoSkins
Congratulations to our #PokeyBand! Class AAA champion, 1st in class guard, 1st in class percussion, 5th overall, and most entertaining band! Best in class solo (Eli Smith), as well. #GoSkins
Congratulations to Claralea Roberson & Alhonna Burns who both made All Region Choir! #PokeyChoir #GoSkins
Final: PHS #PokeyFB 36, Brookland 28. #GoSkins
Best of luck to our Sr. High #PokeyFB and #PokeyBand tonight! #WarParty starts at 7 p.m.
Final: #PokeyFB 26, Brookland 14. #GoSkins #6-0
End of 3: #PokeyFB 26, Brookland 6.
At the Half: #PokeyFB 12, Brookland 0. #GoSkins
End of 1: #PokeyFB 0, Brookland 0.
Final: 7th Grade #PokeyFB 29, Brookland 12. #GoSkins
Good luck today to our #PokeyVB and #PokeyFB teams! #WarParty
Good luck to our #PokeyBGolf team, competing for a State Championship today! #GoSkins
Good luck to our #PokeyTN in the District Tournament today as well as our #PokeyVB and #PokeyXC teams! #WarParty #GoSkins.
Good luck to our #PokeyChess and #PokeyVB teams today! #GoSkins
Some really cool projects in our #PokeyClassrooms! This one from Mr. Jackson’s Science class. #PokeySTEM
Very proud of our Jr High #PokeyVB team, Silver Bracket Champions at the Brookland Tournament today! #GoSkins
Happy Homecoming to #PokeySD and our alumni! Good luck tonight to our #PokeyFB team as they take on the Harrisburg Hornets! #GoSkins
Final: #PokeyFB 38, Harrisburg 6. #GoSkins
At the half: #PokeyFB 30, Harrisburg 0.
End of 1st: Jr High #PokeyFB 16, Harrisburg 0.
Final: 7th Grade #PokeyFB 26, Harrisburg 16.
At the half, 7th Grade #PokeyFB 20, Harrisburg 0.
Good luck to our #PokeyTN team as they compete in the District Tournament today at Jonesboro! Also, to our 7th Grade and Jr. High #PokeyFB teams as they travel to Harrisburg! #WarParty
Good luck today to our #PokeyGGolf team in the state tournament as well as our #PokeyXC, #PokeyTN, and #PokeyVB teams! #WarParty #GoSkins
Good luck to #PokeyVB as they travel to Westside tonight!
Good luck tonight to our PHS #PokeyFB team as they travel to Trumann! Looking forward to hearing our #PokeyBand as well. #GoSkins
Final: #PokeyFB 40, Trumann 22. #GoSkins
End of 3: #PokeyFB 20, Trumann 8.
At the half, #PokeyFB 14, Trumann 8.
Play #1 - Dawson Chester, 55 yards to the house. #PokeyFB 6, Trumann 0.
Game time at Schoonover. #GoSkins
Good luck tonight to our #PokeyVB and 7th Grade and Junior High #PokeyFB teams! #WarParty
#PokeyJH is fired up for #PokeyFB tonight vs Trumann! #GoSkins
Congratulations to our #PokeyBGolf team, winning the District Championship yesterday! #GoSkins
Title I Meeting tonight at #PokeyJH. Looking forward to seeing our parents.
Good luck today to our #PokeyBGolf team as they begin district tournament play and to our #PokeyXC and #PokeyVB teams! #WarParty
Congratulations to our #PokeyGGolf team on qualifying for the State Tournament. Finished second in the district today, cut short by rain.
Good luck today to our #PokeyGGolf team today in their district tournament and to our #PokeyTN and #PokeyVB teams!
Final: Jr. #PokeyFB 34, Westside 6.
Jr. #PokeyFB 34, Westside 0 at the end of three.
Jr. #PokeyFB 26, Westside 0 at the half.
Jr. #PokeyCheer getting their upperbody workout in tonight. Jr. #PokeyFB 20, Westside 0 after one.
Jr. #PokeyFB getting ready to roll. #GameTime
Final: 7th Grade #PokeyFB 35, Westside 8. #Skins
7th Grade #PokeyFB 14, Westside 0 at the half.
Nice day for football. 7th Grade #PokeyFB kicking off game one of the night! #Skins
Good luck today to #PokeyGolf, #PokeyTN, #PokeyVB, and both the 7th Grade and JH #PokeyFB teams! #WarParty
Good luck to #PokeyGolf & #PokeyVB at Highland today! #WarParty
Final: 7th Grade #PokeyFB 32, Paragould 14.
After 1, 7th Grade #PokeyFB 8, Paragould 0.
A reminder that the Randolph Co. Health Unit will be here again Wednesday to give shots to #PokeyJH students missing them.
Good luck today to our #PokeyTN, #PokeyVB, and 7th Grade #PokeyFB teams! #WarParty
#PokeyFB jump out to a quick lead at Paragould, converting on two turnovers. 14-0 #Skins.
Good luck to our #PokeyFB team as they travel to Paragould tonight to face the Rams! Looking forward to hearing our #PokeyBand as well.
#PokeyJH student Madelyn Hart just won Jr. High Showmanship at Delta State Fair! #PokeyFFA
#PokeyFB pulls away for a 30-18 win over Paragould.
After 3, #PokeyFB leads Paragould 30-18. #4thQuarter
#PokeyFB down 8-12 going into the half.
#PokeyFB just getting started in Paragould. No score after one. #PokeyCheer
#PokeyVB Jr B team dropped a close one to Hoxie. 28-30. Great comeback!
Good luck to #PokeyGolf, #PokeyTennis, #PokeyVB, & Jr. High #PokeyFB today! #WarParty
A reminder that the Randolph County Health Unit will be on our campus today to update immunizations. This must be done prior to October 1. #PokeyJH
#PokeyJH 9th Grader Madelyn Hart got Reserve Champion Hair Ram at the Delta State Fair in the Open Division today. The #PokeyFFA Livestock got Premier Breeder.
Good luck to #PokeyGolf today as they travel to Highland.
PHS #PokeyFB is fired up and ready to roll!
PJHS Tutoring Schedule:
Math
Mrs. McCallister - 7th Grade - Monday through Thursday (3:30-4:30)
Mrs. Phelps - 8th Grade - Monday and Tuesday (3:30-4:30), Morning Homework Help Upon Request
Mrs. Massey - Algebra I - Wednesday (3:30-5:00) & Thursday (3:30-4:30)
English
Mrs. Hausman - Monday through Thursday (3:30-4:30) The library will be open daily from 3:30-4:30 for after school access to technology, printing, and research should students need to work on projects, homework, assignments, or just need a quiet place to work and study.
A reminder that #PokeyJH will be having a LINK meeting today in the JH Gym.
Good luck tonight to our HS #PokeyFB Redskins as they travel to Nettleton High School. #PokeyBand will also be in full force! #WarParty
Final: #PokeyFB 30, Nettleton 14.
#PokeyJH getting live at our Week 1 Pep Rally. Ready for the Nettleton Raiders! #RedskinNation
Good luck today to #PokeyGolf, #PokeyVB, and our Jr. High #PokeyFB teams!
Just a reminder that today is picture day at #PokeyJH.
#PokeyFFA represented well at the fair! Proud of all of our kids.
Senior High #PokeyVB looking good early against Piggott!
Good luck today to #PokeyGolf and #PokeyVB today!
Good luck to the Senior High #PokeyVB team this afternoon!
7th Grade #PokeyFB looking good today!
Good luck today to our 7th Grade #PokeyFB team!
Good luck tonight to our Senior High #PokeyFB team! The Friday Night Lights are warming up.
Good luck to #PokeyGolf #PokeyVB and #PokeyFB today!
Good luck tonight to the Jr. High #PokeyVB team at Ridgefield Christian!
Outstanding first day of school at #PokeyJH. Make Day 2 even better!
Good luck to the Pocahontas High School Golf team today! #PokeyGolf #PokeyJH
Our district is putting a major emphasis on reading this year. This is one of the most inspirational and informative videos addressing literacy in our country.
https://youtu.be/ZtDtP8K_BlA
It was a long night, but a good night, last night at #PokeyJH. My staff and I got to meet so many new and current students and parents. Families who have lived in Pocahontas their entire lives, transplants from Dallas, Texas to Rockford, Illinois, and various cities/states across the country. All coming together at our school to make it the best in the state. #blessed
All of the #PokeySD administration, faculty, and staff are here ready to see our students!
Due to enrollment numbers at PJHS, we have had to change some of the 7th grade schedules. Please make sure that your student picks up a new schedule at Open House tonight from 6 -8 p.m. or view the schedules on Home Access Center. Schedules also will be available during the week and on first day of school. Sorry for any inconvenience.
Please make sure to stop by today for the Randolph County Backpack 2 School event at Westridge Church of Christ. #PokeyJH
A very successful day of Student Orientations at #PokeyJH. What an amazing group of students and parents.
The PJHS Faculty & Staff were hard at work today getting ready for our students. #Aug14
PJHS Open House Tuesday, Aug. 8th 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
PJHS Orientation Day Friday, August 4, 2017. 9th Grade 9:00 a.m. 8th Grade 11:00 a.m. and 7th Grade 1:30 p.m. Pocahontas Public Schools will conduct student orientation sessions for students in grades 7-9. At these sessions, students will be given class schedules, supply lists, and purchase lockers. Only students and /or parents/guardians will be allowed to purchase lockers and pick up class schedules. Students and/or parents/guardians will not be allowed to pick up another student's schedule or purchase their locker for them.
PJHS Open House
Tuesday, August 8, 2017 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
At this time, Students and Parents will meet their teachers for the 2017 -2018 school year.
PJHS Orientation Day
Friday, August 4, 2017
9th Grade 9:00 a.m.
8th Grade 11:00 a.m.
7th Grade 1:30 p.m.
Pocahontas Public Schools will conduct student orientation sessions for students in grades 7-9. At these sessions, students will be given class schedules, supply lists, and purchase lockers. Only students and/or parents/guardians will be allowed to purchase lockers and pick up class schedules. Students and/or parents/guardians will not be allowed to pick up another student's schedule or purchase their locker for them.
The 2017-2018 School Calendar can be found here: http://5il.co/18ek
Day 4 of #PokeyJHSTEMCamp was truly rocket science. Great group of kids and teachers!
Another awesome day of STEM Camp at PJHS. Kids learning and having fun. #PokeyJH #PokeyJHSTEMCamp
PJHS Academic Awards assembly will be held May 24th in the cafeteria. 9:00am- 9th Grade and 10:00am 7th/8th Grade
Spring choir concert has had to be rescheduled for May 22nd at 6:00pm in the junior high gym
Spring choir concert scheduled for tomorrow night has been rescheduled for Tuesday, May 9th at 6:00pm in the junior high gym
National Junior Honor Society induction ceremony that was to be held this Friday has been rescheduled for Wednesday, May 10th
If your child rides a bus that goes across the Black River the bus will be running late due to a wreck on the bridge.
Best of luck to our Olympians competing in the Special Olympics today in Paragould!
PJHS 2017 ACT Aspire Summative Testing Schedule
Tuesday, April 18th - 9th Grade - (8:00 - 11:30 a.m.)
Wednesday, April 19th - 9th Grade - (8:00 - 11:05 a.m.)
Tuesday, April 25th - 8th Grade - (8:00 - 11:30 a.m.)
Wednesday, April 26th - 8th Grade - (8:00 -11:05 a.m.)
Thursday, April 27th - 7th Grade - (8:00 - 11:30 a.m.)
Friday, April 28th - 7th Grade - (8:00 - 11:05 a.m.)
Good Luck to the 8 Pocahontas Odyssey of the Mind teams competitng at the Arkansas State Tournament tofay!
Sports & Cheer Free physicals will be Wednesday, March 29th at 3:30 in the athletic complex. Physical Forms have been handed out to students and available in school offices
PJHS Driver's Education Class Sign ups - Students must have a Driver's Permit in order to take the class. Only 6 seats available. First come/first serve. Must have $200.00 check (check can be dated May 25th) to place name on list and Driver's Permit. Sign up in PJHS Office. Classes will be May 25th, 26th, 30th, 31st and June 1st. (8:00 - 5:00 p.m. )
Good luck Odyssey of the Mind teams competing at the Regional Tournament today!
Watch live tonight as the Pocahontas Sr Girls play Heber Springs at 7:00pm at https://livestream.com/accounts/5936181/events/7048218
PJHS Lady Redskins advance to the semi-finals of the junior high district tournament with a 29-15 win over Gosnell!
PJHS Quiz Bowl team claimed the 4A Regional Championship today at Brookland! Great job...now on to State!
2017 ACT Aspire Summative Testing Schedule for PJHS 7th Grade
Thursday, April 27th - 7th Grade - (8:00 - 11:30 a.m.)
Friday, April 28th - 7th Grade - (8:00 - 11:05 a.m.)
2017 ACT Aspire Summative Testing Schedule for PJHS 8th Grade
Tuesday, April 25th - 8th Grade - (8:00 - 11:30 a.m.)
Wednesday, April 26th - 8th Grade - (8:00 -11:05 a.m.)
2017 ACT Aspire Summative Testing Schedule for PJHS 9th Grade
Monday, April 17th - 9th Grade - (8:00 - 11:30 a.m.)
Tuesday, April 18th - 9th Grade - (8:00 - 11:05 a.m.)
FBLA Fundraiser "A Kiss For You" taking orders for a dozen Hershey kisses that will be delivered on Valentine's Day. Cost per order is $1.00. A table will be set up at lunch time in the main hall for orders.
PJHS Yearbook sales end Friday, Jan. 27th. $25.00 See Mrs. Hausman in the library
Choir will be selling Valen-Grams during lunch from 1/30 - 2/3 for $10. You can send someone 2 choc. roses, personalized note and 1 song from our Valentine's Day song list. Valen-Grams will be delivered on 2/14 to PJHS and PHS only.
PJHS Lady Redskins defeat Cave City tonight 35-22!
Congratulations to our 8th Grade spelling bee winners- 1st Place Gunner Matthews and Runner-Up Rob Mason!
Congratulations 7th grade spelling bee winners- 1st Place Sophia Roberts and Runner-Up Matthew McCallister!
Watch the Sr. Lady Redskins take on Highland tonight!
https://goo.gl/2d8QPM
PJHS Yearbooks will be on sale from Jan. 17th - Jan. 27th. Yearbooks will cost $25.00. You may pay cash/check to Mrs. Hausman in the library.
PJHS Lady Redskins defeat Sloan-Hendrix 36-19 tonight!
LINK's Little Caesar's Pizza sale ends Friday, Dec. 2nd.
Morgan Nick Foundation is hosting an Internet Safety night for parents next week. This will be a great informational meeting for parents!
Morgan Nick Foundation is hosting an Internet Safety night for parents next week. This will be a great informational meeting for parents!
Anyone interested in Odyssey of the Mind speak with Mrs. Kercheval or Mrs. Miller. Deadline to sign up is November 4th
PJHS Parent/Teacher Conferences - Tues. Oct. 18th from 3:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Report Cards are going home Oct. 18th and available on HAC.
PJHS Flu Consent Forms are due back by 10/19 (two forms to fill out/sign). Flu Shots will be given on 10/26 @ 1:00 p.m.
PJHS Book Fair - October 17th - 21st in library. 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. each day. Open during Parent/Teacher Conferences on Tuesday, Oct. 18th til 7:30 p.m. Check it out!!!
Pocahontas Public Schools will conduct parent/teacher conferences for students in PJHS (grades 7-9) on Tuesday, October 18, 2016. Parents are encouraged to meet with their child's teacher(s) between the hours of 3:30 p.m. through 7:30 p.m.
LINK Homecoming Mums: Last day to order is on Wed. October 12th.
PJHS Monday, Oct. 10th - Picture Retake Day.
PJHS Lady Redskins defeat Highland 2-0 in volleyball tonight!
Oct. 18th - PJHS will conduct parent/teacher conferences for students in grades 7-9 only. Parents are encouraged to meet with their child's teacher(s) between the hours of 3:30 p.m. through 7:30 p.m.
Flu Consent Forms are being sent home today with Students. Due back by 10/19 (two forms to fill out/sign). Flue Shots will be given on 10/26 @ 1:00 p.m.
Junior Skins defeat Harrisburg tonight 50-6 moving to 5-0 on the season!
The 7th grade and Junior B volleyball games scheduled at ICC on Thursday, September 30, have been cancelled. All other scheduled volleyball games on Thursday will be played.
PJHS Progress Reports will go home with Students on Friday, Sept. 16th and will be online at HAC.
PJHS Flu Shots - on Wed. Oct. 26th starting at 1:00 p.m. Consent forms will be sent home with students shortly
Lady Redskins take the Senior B game 25-10 over ICC
PJHS Lady Redskins defeat ICC in two sets 25-9 25-10! Great job ladies!
PJHS and PHS will host Title 1 and Parent Involvement Math Night - at PJHS @ 5:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12th
Redskins defeat Paragould 42-16 in junior high football! Great job!
Guardians: Remember to bring your driver's license/photo ID when checking out your child or coming up to school. We must have it to make sure you're entered in the new Hall Pass system. Thanks!
PJHS Lady Redskins sweep Palestine-Wheatley in volleyball tonight!
PJHS - SMILE -Picture Day is tomorrow morning. All students will have their picture taken for the yearbook. Students must have order forms and money in hand during session to purchase photos.
To access the Home Access Center-Click Explore on our website, select your school, Click Explore again. Listed under the Parents header.
Picture Day: Thurs. Sept. 1st a.m. - All students will have their picture made for the Yearbook. If purchasing photos, student must have payments and order form with them at the time of taking picture. Order forms went home on Friday with students.
PJHS Students will receive their ACT Aspire testing scores Friday, August 26th. Please ask your child for this information.
PJHS will begin tutoring on Monday. If you need help or just a quiet place to work and study we are here to help!
It is important to us to update your child's information - Please remember enrollment paperwork is due by Friday, August 19th for your child to receive a PJHS tardy pass.
A fiber optic line has been cut in our area and is causing us to experience outages with our phones. We hope to have this resolved soon.
Lady Redskins golf wins Cougar Classic! Proud of these awesome ladies!
PJHS parents we will have a meeting regarding updates to school polices August 9th at 7:00pm in the cafeteria. Feel free to attend if you can!
Randolph Co Health Unit will be at 7th grade orientation to update any needed immunizations. Parents must be present for any immunizations.
PJHS 9th grade orientation will be Friday, July 29th at 8:00am and 8th grade will be at 10:00am. Bring $3 for a locker...see you Friday!
It's orientation week at PJHS! 7th grade will be this Thursday, July 28th at 10:00am...bring $3 for a locker! See you Thursday!
You can now apply for school meal benefits online! See our Nutrition page for video and link to the form. http://goo.gl/wx70KL
9th grade orientation will be July 29th at 8:00am in the PJHS cafeteria. Be sure and bring $3 for a locker!
8th grade orientation will be July 29th at 10:00am in the PJHS cafeteria. Be sure and bring $3 for a locker!
7th grade orientation will be July 28th at 10:00am in the PJHS cafeteria. Be sure and bring $3 for a locker!
The 2016-2017 yearly calendar has been posted here: http://5il.co/9dn It is also located under the "Explore" menu on our website.
Great group has arrived for volleyball camp! Fun week for these students!
STEM Camp 2016 was a success. Lots of fun! https://goo.gl/BT8SXk
#STEMCamp2016
Pocahontas Public Schools is proud to announce the launch of our new website. The website is now fully integrated with our App and Social Media accounts. www.pocahontaspsd.com
Mark your calendars! PJHS Orientation is July 29th..9th grade 8:00am..8th grade 10:00am..7th grade 1:00pm. Bring $3 for a locker
Proud of our Pocahontas OotM teams! Represented us well at World Finals this week! Way to go! #OdysseyWF
PJHS Student Council raised almost $400 for the backpack program! So, Coach Jackson had to kiss a pig!
PJHS academic assemblies: 5/23-8th grade at 1:30. 5/25- 7th grade at 1:00 and 9th grade at 2:00. All assemblies will take place in the junior high cafeteria
Great day at The Discovery Park with 7th grade students!
Congrats to the new PJHS inductees into National Honor Society. So proud of their achievements!
PJHS GT students showed off their projects at school Project Fair today! Very impressive research and design!
Blake takes gold in 400M! Another medal PJHS Special Olympics!
Way to go Killion and John medaling in the softball throw!
Softball throw silver and bronze medalist! Way to go Dawn and Margie!
PJHS 8th Grade Blanchard Springs Field Trip - Wednesday, April 27th is the last day to pay and return Permission Slips.
PJHS begins ACT Aspire test Monday. 9th grade Mon-Tues, 8th Wed-Thurs & 7th May 2-3. Rest up & be ready to show off what we know!
PJHS Lady Redskins win the junior high district track championship! Boys take second! Great job and a great season for both teams!
Congrats to Kate Sorg girls high point winner at the junior high district track meet today!
Kate Sorg, Brynlee Ellis, and Riley Manigold place 1st, 2nd, & 3rd in the high jump at the district track meet today! Awesome job ladies!
Spring Concert: 7th Grade/8th Grade Bands will perform. Awards presented to Junior High Band Students following performances. Thursday, May 19th, MD Williams Gym @ 6:30 p.m.
Spring Band Concert: Beginning Band and High School Band will perform. Awards will be presented following performances. Monday, May 9th MD Williams Gym @6:30 p.m.
Devon Adams wins the district championship in triple jump! Great start to district meet for PJHS!
PJHS Book Fair Week of April 25th in the library -
Open Tues/Thurs til 6:00 p.m. during SEGP
Annual Art Show a huge success! So much talent on display!
PJHS Lady Redskins track team won another championship yesterday at the Wellman Relays!
PJHS 8th Grade Field Trip to Blanchard Springs will be on May 25th. Permission Slips and Money - due April 27th.
PJHS 7th Grade Field Trip to Discovery Park of America - Permission Slip along with money - due Tuesday, April 12th.
7th Grade Field Trip Permission Slip/Money - due on Tuesday, April 12th.
Congrats to the 3 PJHS Odyssey of the Mind teams! All three won 1st place & the right to represent AR at World Finals!
Driver's Ed Classes offered at PJHS. $200.00. Must have permit to participate. Begins May 26th - June 2nd 8 -5 p.m.
Free Sports Physicals will be April 13th at 3:30 p.m. in the Athletic Complex. Students have been given Physical Forms for completion and parent signature.
PJHS Report Cards and Springs Pictures will go home with Students on Friday, March 18th. Report Cards are also available on Home Access Center
Friday, March 11th is the last day to purchase a PJHS Yearbook. $25.00. See Mrs. Hausman
Starburst is Tuesday March 15 at 6pm in MD WILLIAMS GYM. Cost is $5 for adults and $2 for students. Please come and see our amazing talent at Pocahontas School District!
PJHS Yearbooks - last week for yearbook sales. $25.00. See Mrs. Hauseman in library. No order form needed
PJHS ACT Aspire Testing dates:
9th Grade- April 25th and 26th ..
8th Grade -April 27th and 28th..
7th Grade - May 2nd and 3rd
PJHS End of Qtr 3 Testing March 8th, 9th, 10th
The PHS swim team has begun their first state tournament with a third place finish in 1A-5A division in the 200M medley relay! Awesome!
Best of luck to the PHS swim team competing in the 2016 Arkansas State High School Swim Meet today in Bentonville!
Proud of our Olympians from Pocahontas today! Did an awesome job and brought home lots of medals!
Feb. 29th 5:30 p.m. PHS Library - Math Night Grades 9-12. Topics : Career Pathways, Online Resources, Tutoring Schedules, Concurrent Credit Option and Techniques
PJHS Yearbooks on sale thru March 11th. $25.00. Purchase in library.
PJHS Spring Picture Day - Tues. March 1st - Order forms and money must be presented at time of pictures
PJHS Quiz Bowl team places 4th in class 4A state tournament! Way to go guys!
There is an updated version of our App for Android Phones now available in the Google Play Store. https://goo.gl/FYMQZq
PJHS students spent time this week making valentines for area nursing homes. Great seeing our students serve in the community!
Congratulations to the swim teams! Boys placed 2nd and girls 4th at the District meet.
PJHS Yearbooks go on sale February 16. Cost is $25. Purchase in the library.
PJHS Lady Redskins advance to the semi-finals of the district tournament with a 41-17 win over Highland!
PJHS Quiz Bowl goes undefeated today and claims the 2016 4A regional championship!
Our 8th grade GT students presented A Mid Summer Nights Dream and did an awesome job!
Pocahontas Project Graduation Formal Dress Sale - February 13th at MD. First dress entry is $10 and each additional dress is $5 (jewelry and accessories are no charge). All profits are yours. Drop off from 9-10 a.m. and Open Sale 10-2:00 p.m.
Pocahontas Project Graduation Formal Dress Sale - February 13th at MD Williams gym. First dress entry is $10 and each additional dress is $5 (jewelry and accessories are no charge). All profits are yours. Drop off from 9-10 a.m. and Open Sale 10-2:00 p.m.
PJHS will accept deliveries between 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 12th. Deliveries to students will not be made until 2:00 p.m. this day.
PJHS Lady Redskins with a 26-11 win over Westside tonight! These ladies continue to impress!
7th grade Lady Redskins pick up a nice 20-10 win over Westside tonight!
Congratulations Gunner Matthews 2016 Randolph Co Spelling Bee Champion & Ashlyn Crosby runner-up!
7th grade Lady Redskins defeat Westside!
Congratulations to our PHS Swim Team: Boys placed 2nd and Girls placed 5th.
Dalton Woods takes first place in the 100M butterfly in today's swim meet in Pocahontas!
Congratulations to the PJHS chess players on their 44 wins yesterday! We brought home 8 trophies.
PJHS 7th grade Lady Redskins pick up another win!
Congrats to the PHS boys 200M IM Relay team on their first place finish at today's swim meet!
Lady Redskins defeat Harrisburg 45-27!
PJHS Lady Redskins come from behind to defeat Harrisburg in OT. Great effort by our PJHS Lady Redskins!
7th grade Lady Redskins defeat Harrisburg 21-4!
PJHS looking forward to seeing all our students return Monday, January 4th 2016. 2nd Semester schedules will be available for pickup in front hallways.
PJHS Lady Redskins with a 49-24 win over Highland!
7th grade Lady Redskins with the win over Highland!
PJHS Lady Redskins pick up another win tonight at Sloan-Hendrix!
Lady Redskins with a conference road win at Gosnell tonight!
PJHS Lady Redskins with the 32-31 overtime win at Gosnell tonight!
Congratulations PJHS Spelling Bee winners! Gunner Matthews and Ashlyn Crosby will represent us in the county spelling bee! Proud of them!
PJHS sharing with the Arkansans for Gifted and Talented Education Board. Awesome opportunity for awesome students!
The PHS Booster Club is selling Tip-off Shirts. Shirts can be purchased from Mrs. Brewington at M.D. Williams for $10. Sizes are Youth to Adult XXXL.
Congratulations to our PJHS Lady Redskins for their win at Cave City this weekend.
Congratulations to the 26 PJHS Band Students who qualified for All-Region.
PJHS Lady Redskins with a great win in the Cave City Tournament!
PJHS Lady Redskins look solid in the first half of their opening round game in the Cave City Tournament! Let's keep it up!
Congratulations to our PHS Swim Team - Team placed 2nd at Cabot Swim Meet. Girls took 3rd place and Boys took 2nd place. Way to go swimmers!!!
Reminder: FFA Christmas Party this Friday, Dec. 4th from 5-7:00 p.m. at Marilyn's Clogging Company. Sign up to bring side dish
PJHS LINK, AGRI and Student Council will be collecting CAN foods for the local food banks. Our goal is 1,000 cans. Please send can goods by Dec. 16th and place under the PJHS Christmas Tree.
Dec. 10th Swim Meet (Home) has been cancelled.
LINK T-Shirt Orders due 12/2. Cost $10.00
Watch live tonight at 7:00pm as your undefeated Redskins Muzzle the Bulldogs. http://livestream.com/pocahontaspsd-tv/events/4521216
PJHS Redskins Basketball vs. Corning (7th, 8th, Jr) are cancelled for tonight
Progress Reports will go home today and are available on Home Access Cener
Congratulations to our Pocahontas Redskin Swimmers- girls placed 7th out of 11 and boys placed 4th out of 10.
Pocahontas Swim Team warming up with Coach Frazier @ Cabot
Pocahontas Swim Team warming up for Cabot swim meet. Stroke and turn team 🏊 good luck tonight !!!
Watch your Pocahontas Redskins take on the Star City Bulldogs, live Friday at 7:00pm http://livestream.com/pocahontaspsd-tv/events/4521216
PJHS Math Tutors: 3:30 - 4:30
Mrs. Phelps - Mon - Thur
Mrs. Beaver - Wed 3:30 - 4:30
Mon, Tues, Thur 7:20 a.m.
Mrs. McCallister - Tues.
Mrs. Massey - Mon, Tues and Wed
Little Caesar's Pizza Kits will be here Thurs. Nov. 19th. Pizza Kits will be frozen and must be picked up Thurs.
LINK T-shirt orders are due by Dec. 2nd. Cost $10.00. Order forms available outside Mrs. Cox' office
Congratulations to the Pocahontas students named to the All-Region Jazz Bands: Kyle Dooley and Joel Marlow made the JR High band, and Spencer Baltz, Rebekah Berry and Tray Dickson earned SR High places. Kyle, Spencer, and Rebekah are all first chair in their sections.
Congratulations to Kyle Dooley for being named to the Junior High All-Region Jazz Band and to Joel Marlow for being named an alternate. Proud of these guys!
We just finished our training for the new app.
Tune in live this Friday at 7:00pm to watch your Pocahontas Redskins take on the Brookland Bearcats for Homecoming. http://livestream.com/pocahontaspsd-tv