Pocahontas Elementary School

⏰ EARLY RELEASE WEDNESDAY | TODAY Just a reminder that today is an Early Release Wednesday! Students who are being picked up will dismiss early, while bus riders will remain on campus until regular bus routes begin. 📍 Campus Dismissal Reminders: • PES: Dismissal begins at 1:35 PM • MDW: Walkers to the church/funeral home parking areas will dismiss at 1:35 PM • MDW & PJHS: Early release car pickup begins at 1:45 PM • PHS: Early release begins at 1:45 PM 🚌 Buses will run at their regular times. Please follow all designated pickup routes and staff directions to help keep dismissal moving safely and smoothly.

PES families, just a quick reminder about drinks brought to school! Students may bring a water bottle with a secure lid, but water should be the only drink in water bottles brought into the classroom. Other drinks may be brought for lunch or snack only and should stay packed inside your child’s lunch box until that time. Please do not send students into school with coffee, energy drinks, soft drinks, or other beverages to carry throughout the day. Thank you for helping us keep our classrooms clean, organized, and ready for learning!

💉 REMINDER: Flu Shots Tomorrow!

Flu shots will be given tomorrow, October 7, at PES and MDW.

Please remember that students must have both the flu consent form packet and FERPA form completed and returned in order to receive their flu shot.

📍 PJHS & PHS flu shots will be October 8.

Happy Coaches Day!

Today, we’re celebrating the coaches who give their time, energy, and heart to our student-athletes. From practices and game days to the lessons that go far beyond the scoreboard, thank you for the impact you make every day.

We appreciate all you do for our students and our Redskin programs!

Early Release Wednesday Reminder!⏰

Tomorrow is an Early Release Wednesday for Pocahontas School District!

📍 Dismissal Reminders:
• PES: Car rider dismissal begins at 1:35 PM.
• MDW: Walkers heading to the church/funeral home parking lot will dismiss at 1:35 PM.
• All other students being picked up will dismiss at 1:45 PM.

Bus riders will remain on campus with supervised academic opportunities until regular dismissal time. Buses will run on their normal schedule.

Please make sure your student knows their dismissal plan for tomorrow! ❤️🤍

Homecoming Week may have kept us busy, but we couldn’t let this one go unrecognized!

Last week was National Custodian Appreciation Day, and we’re taking a moment to celebrate the incredible custodians across Pocahontas School District!

They’re often working behind the scenes, but the difference they make is seen every single day. From keeping our schools clean and welcoming to helping wherever they’re needed, we’re incredibly thankful for all they do for our students and staff.

We appreciate our PSD custodians — today and every day! ❤️🤍

PES - Jason Moore

MDW - Dennis Roush • Russell Evans • Hunter Roberts

PJHS - Steven Hull • JT Pratt

PHS - Shane Pratt • Kim Lewis

DISTRICT-WIDE - Rhyne Pratt

Thank you for all you do for PSD! ❤️🤍

Flu Shot Reminder

The health department will be at Pocahontas Elementary School on Wednesday, October 7, to administer flu shots to staff and students. Consent forms were sent home with students last week. Both forms must be completed for a student to receive a flu shot.

If you have questions, please contact Nurse Brooke at 892-4573 ext.1020

HOMECOMING CORONATION — LIVE STREAM Can’t join us in person? Tune in LIVE for the 2026 PHS Homecoming Coronation beginning at 12:45 PM today! Watch live here: https://www.youtube.com/live/qWEysJP9UHY?si=BG7xVXfdNfVMEqgs

HOMECOMING UPDATE Homecoming Coronation will take place inside the PHS Gym at 12:45 PM today. Parents and guests attending Coronation are asked to sit on the home side of the gymnasium. Coronation will also be live-streamed for those unable to attend in person with a link shared soon. We are continuing to monitor weather conditions for the Homecoming Parade and will share an update as soon as a decision is made. Thank you for your patience as we adjust today’s Homecoming activities around the weather!

September’s character trait was Empathy! 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!

📣 HOMECOMING SHIRT UPDATE Due to unforeseen circumstances, our Homecoming shirts have been delayed. They are expected to arrive by noon tomorrow and will be distributed as soon as they arrive. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding! ❤️🤍

📣 Early Release Wednesday is TODAY!

Students will dismiss early today at 1:45 PM. Please review these campus-specific reminders:

🔴 PES: Five car lanes will be used, departing in order 1–5. Student checkouts should be completed by 1:15 PM.

🔴 MDW: Use the outer two lanes of the horseshoe. Walkers to the church and funeral home 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.

🔴 PHS/PJHS: Please watch for the new traffic flow on Benbrock and follow posted directions.

🚗 Please remain in your vehicle, have car tags ready where applicable, and follow staff directions.

Thank you for helping us keep Early Release Wednesday running safely and smoothly!

We appreciate Ace Hardware for donating paint sticks for our students to use to create tomahawks for the Homecoming Parade! Thank you for supporting our students and helping make Homecoming Week a little more special. We’re grateful for our community partners! 🏈🎉

📣 Early Release Wednesday Reminder

Tomorrow is Early Release Wednesday! Students will dismiss at 1:45 PM.

Families are encouraged to review dismissal plans with their students ahead of time and be prepared for increased traffic around our campuses during dismissal.

As always, please be patient, follow staff directions, and allow a little extra time as we work to keep dismissal safe and running smoothly.

Thank you for your continued cooperation!

⏰ FUNDRAISER REMINDER! 🍪

Today is the deadline to turn in all fundraiser orders and money! Please make checks payable to Pocahontas Elementary.

❤️ Thank you to everyone who participated and helped support our students!

Homecoming Week is here, and we’re looking forward to a great week across Pocahontas School District!

Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to participate in this week’s Homecoming Dress-Up Days and show their Redskin spirit.

Check out your building’s graphic below for the dress-up theme for each day.

🌴 Bringing the Heat in Redskin Paradise!

We’re looking forward to a great week of traditions, school spirit, and Homecoming fun! ❤️🤍

Please see the graphic below for a Redskin Academy announcement!

Ms. Jordan Earley’s kindergarten class had a fun-filled week of learning in celebration of Johnny Appleseed! Students explored apples through hands-on experiments, taste tests, math activities, the five senses, and more. From learning about the real John Chapman to discovering the life cycle and parts of an apple, these kindergarteners had plenty of opportunities to learn while having fun! 🍏📚 What a sweet way to wrap up Apple Week! ❤️🍎

BUS ROUTE UPDATE Please be advised that the CANOE and FLOWER bus routes will be double routed this afternoon and are expected to run approximately 30 minutes late. Thank you for your patience and understanding!