Pocahontas Elementary School

Thank you to Overman Buildings for their generous donation of Wednesday snacks for our Redskin Academy after-school program!

We appreciate their support of our students and Pocahontas School District.

A reminder that today is an Early Release Wednesday for Pocahontas School District. Students being picked up will dismiss at 1:45 PM.

Pick-Up Reminders:

-PES: Car line dismissal begins at 1:35 PM. Please follow the designated lanes.
-MDW: Use the outer two lanes of the horseshoe. Walkers will be released at 1:35 PM.
-PJHS: Use the inner two lanes of the horseshoe. Families picking up from both MDW and PJHS should use the MDW lanes. Walkers will be released at 1:35 PM.
-PHS: Follow regular pick-up procedures.

Students riding buses will remain on campus until regular dismissal.

Thank you for helping us keep dismissal running smoothly!

🇺🇸 Join us today as M.D. Williams Intermediate School honors our veterans! Can’t attend? Watch the Veterans Day Program live here: https://www.youtube.com/live/ZDqZPfFMGnM?is=gzIFbJYntsHQRUxp

🇺🇸 M.D. Williams Intermediate School will honor our veterans during tomorrow’s Veterans Day Program. For those unable to attend, the program will be livestreamed at the link below. https://www.youtube.com/live/ZDqZPfFMGnM?is=gzIFbJYntsHQRUxp

All students can receive FREE admission to tonight’s basketball game by bringing two canned food items! Donations will support this week’s PHS canned food drive. Come out, support our Redskins, and help give back to our community!

📸 Picture Day Reminder! Pocahontas Elementary School will have Picture Day this Thursday, November 12! All students will have their picture taken for the yearbook, regardless of whether photos are purchased. Online Order Code: 0661YJA We look forward to seeing those smiles!

Congratulations to Sawyer Wilson and Laney Rawls on their achievements in the Clay County Electric Christmas Card Contest! Sawyer earned 2nd place, and Laney earned 3rd place among entries from schools across the area. We are proud of these students and their creativity! Congratulations to both!

The Giraffe bus will be double-routed this afternoon and is expected to run approximately 20–25 minutes later than usual. Thank you for your patience and understanding!

Speedy students in Mrs. Canard’s class! Congratulations to her students for earning the Fastest in PE Award! Great job, everyone!

Pocahontas School District has the following positions available:

PES | Pocahontas Elementary

- 1:1 Special Education Paraprofessional
- Title I Paraprofessional
- Self-Contained Special Education Paraprofessional

PJHS | Pocahontas Junior High

- 1:1 Special Education Paraprofessional

Interested in joining our district? Learn more and apply at https://pocahontas.schoolspring.com/

Show your Redskin spirit while supporting Project Graduation 2027!

Spirit ribbons and tattoos will be available tomorrow, Thursday, November 5, from 7:15–7:45 a.m. at PES and MD Williams for just $1 each.

Thank you for supporting the Class of 2027!

Our district phone lines are currently down. We are aware of the issue and working to restore service as quickly as possible. We appreciate your patience and understanding and will provide updates as they become available.

📢 ATTENTION PARENTS!

TODAY IS READER’S CAFE FUNDRAISER PICK-UP DAY!

⏰ Time: 2:30–5:45 p.m.
📍 Location: Exit door on the LEFT side of the front office.

⚠️ All items MUST be picked up today. No freezer storage is available.

Tomorrow, Wednesday, November 4, is an Early Release Wednesday for Pocahontas School District! Early dismissal is at 1:45 PM or 1:35 PM for PES and for students walking to the church/funeral home parking lots. Families are reminded to follow their building’s established pickup procedures to help ensure a safe and smooth dismissal. Bus riders will remain on campus with supervision until regular dismissal. Thank you for your cooperation!

A fun day of learning outside the classroom! ❤️🤍

Our PES third graders recently enjoyed a field trip filled with new experiences, learning, and time spent with classmates. We love seeing our students make memories beyond the classroom!

❤️ Reader’s Cafe Fundraiser Pick-Up Reminder!

📅 Wednesday, November 4th
⏰ 2:30–5:45 p.m.
📍 Location: Exit door on the LEFT side of the front office.

⚠️ All items MUST be picked up during this time. No freezer storage is available.

Thank you for supporting Pocahontas Elementary! ❤️💚

🎶 Our PES 3rd graders are getting ready to take the stage!

Join us on Tuesday, November 10, for an evening of music as our students share what they've been working on!

Concert Times:
6:00 PM – Bearden, Brandt & Heavin
7:00 PM – Longmire, Sharp & White

We look forward to seeing our families and friends come out to support these talented students!

❤️ Reader’s Cafe Fundraiser Pick-Up Reminder!

Pick-up is Wednesday, November 4th, from 2:30–5:45 p.m. at the exit door on the left side of the PES front office.

⚠️ All items MUST be picked up! No freezer storage is available.

Thank you for supporting Pocahontas Elementary! ❤️💚

October character trait was Self-Direct! Today, we held an assembly honoring the students nominated by their teachers as well as teachers nominated by their peers. Congratulations to all our nominees—thank you for setting a wonderful example!

Fall fun at PES! We loved seeing our students and families come together for an evening of games, treats, and smiles! Thank you to everyone who made it special!