EARLY RELEASE WEDNESDAY IS TODAY!
Today is an Early Release Wednesday for Pocahontas School District. Students being picked up will dismiss early, while buses will run at their regular times. Students remaining on campus will be supervised and engaged in educational activities until normal dismissal.
A few important reminders for today:
🚗 Please remain in your vehicle during car pickup.
🏷️ Have your car tag visible and ready to help keep the lines moving efficiently.
➡️ Pull all the way forward and kindly follow directions from staff assisting with traffic.
📞 Please take care of checkouts, phone calls, and dismissal plan changes before 1:15 PM, as office and phone communication will be limited after that time.
🚘 MDW car pickup: Use the outer two lanes of the horseshoe.
🚘 PJHS car pickup: Use the inner two lanes of the horseshoe. Families picking up both MDW and PJHS students should use the MDW lanes.
Thank you for planning ahead, being patient, and helping us make Early Release Wednesday run safely and smoothly for everyone! ❤️🤍
EARLY RELEASE WEDNESDAY REMINDER!
Tomorrow is Early Release Wednesday at Pocahontas School District! Students who are car riders will dismiss early, while buses will continue to run at their regular times. Students remaining on campus will be supervised and engaged in educational activities until normal dismissal.
A few important reminders to help dismissal run safely and smoothly:
🚗 Please remain in your vehicle during car pickup.
🏷️ Have your car tag (PES/MDW) visible and ready to help staff quickly identify your student.
➡️ Pull all the way forward when directed and follow instructions from staff assisting with traffic.
📞 Please communicate any changes to your student’s dismissal plan before dismissal begins.
Early Release Wednesdays are marked in red on the attached school calendar.
We appreciate everyone’s patience and cooperation as we work together to keep Early Release Wednesday safe and efficient for all of our Redskins! ❤️🤍
Technology plays an important role in classrooms and across our campuses, and we appreciate the work that goes into maintaining the systems, devices, and resources our students and staff rely on every day.
Thank you to our PSD technology team for all you do to support our schools! ❤️🤍
Pocahontas School District is currently accepting applications for a Self-Contained Special Education Teacher (K–3).
We’re looking for a dedicated educator who is ready to support our students, make a difference each day, and become part of the Pocahontas School District team! ❤️🤍
Interested or know someone who would be a great fit? Help us spread the word!
Apply here:
https://pocahontas.schoolspring.com/
Come be part of Pocahontas School District!
ALL Pocahontas School District students receive FREE breakfast and lunch this school year! But there’s one very important step we still need from our families:
📋 EVERY FAMILY is encouraged to complete the 2026–2027 meal application.
Even though students are currently receiving meals at no cost, completing the application is extremely important to helping our district maintain our meal program for future years.
Please take just a few minutes to complete yours today!
👉 Complete the Meal Application Here
Free meals today. Help us protect this opportunity for our students in the future. ❤️
We love seeing our youngest students get involved in the traditions that make Pocahontas School District special!
It’s always a great day to be a Redskin! ❤️🤍
Get game-day ready this Friday with Redskin spirit ribbons and tattoos!
They’ll be available Friday morning at PES and M.D. Williams for just $1 each, with proceeds helping support Project Graduation 2027.
📅 Friday, September 11
⏰ 7:15–7:45 AM
📍 PES & M.D. Williams
❤️ Spirit Ribbons & Tattoos | $1 each
Pocahontas School District is currently seeking paraprofessionals at Pocahontas Elementary School to join our team!
Current openings include:
• Dyslexia Paraprofessional
• Special Education Paraprofessional
Applicants must have 60 college credit hours OR have passed the Paraprofessional Assessment (ParaPro Exam).
If you’re looking for an opportunity to support our students and staff while making a difference each day, we’d love to hear from you!
🔗 Apply online: https://pocahontas.schoolspring.com
❤️🤍 Come be part of Pocahontas School District!
Pocahontas School District will be closed Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.
Students will return to school on Tuesday, September 8.
⚠️ IMPORTANT REMINDER: Because this is a shortened school week, there will be NO Early Release Wednesday next week.
Wednesday, September 9, will follow a NORMAL school day schedule with regular dismissal times. Buses will also run on their normal schedule.
Enjoy the long weekend, Redskins! ❤️🤍
Today is Early Release Wednesday! PES families, please take a moment to review today’s car pickup process.
⏰ Dismissal will begin at 1:35 PM.
🚗 Car pickup will utilize FIVE lanes, available on a first come, first served basis.
Once dismissal begins, cars will be released one FULL lane at a time, in order:
Lane 1 → Lane 2 → Lane 3 → Lane 4 → Lane 5
There will be no staggering between lanes. The entire first lane will go before Lane 2 begins, followed by Lane 3, Lane 4, and Lane 5. Please remain in your vehicle and wait for staff direction before moving.
💬 Please communicate your student’s expected dismissal plan with your student and their teacher. We understand plans can change, but having a plan ahead of time helps our students and staff prepare.
⏰ Remember, checkouts, phone calls, and other office communication will be limited after 1:15 PM as staff prepare for dismissal.
📚 Students remaining on campus will continue to be engaged in educational activities until regular dismissal, and buses will run at their normal times.
We appreciate your patience and cooperation as everyone gets familiar with the process. Our goal is to make Early Release Wednesday safe, organized, and efficient for our PES families!
