Pocahontas Elementary School

🌦️📚 Our 2nd graders had a forecast of fun this week with a special visit from meteorologist Ryan Vaughan! Students loved learning how weather forecasts are made, asking great questions, and seeing how science shows up in our everyday lives.

❄️✨ Pocahontas Elementary School Winter Festival ✨❄️
Join us for a magical evening of winter fun, activities, and family celebration!

📣 IMPORTANT PARENT MEETING — PLEASE ATTEND!
All parents are asked to meet in the gym at 5:15 PM for an important school information meeting before the festival fun begins.
Your participation helps us keep our school community strong and informed!

We can’t wait to celebrate with our students, families, and community!

Grab your Redskin gear while the holiday savings last! Don’t miss out on fan favorites for everyone on your list. 🎄✨ 🛍️ Shop here: https://football.1stplacespiritwear.com/sites/AR/Pocahontas/Pocahontas+High+School?utm_source=shortcode&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=school-direct

🌟 Early Childhood Services & Kindergarten Readiness 🌟 Pocahontas School District offers free Early Childhood Special Services for children ages 3–5, supporting development in areas such as speech, motor skills, social skills, and more. These early supports help build a strong foundation before kindergarten.  To request a screening, call 870-892-4573 (ext. 1029 or 1011). ✨ Follow along with us! We’ll be sharing more information and resources about kindergarten readiness in the days ahead to help families support their little learners. Stay tuned! ❤️📚

📣 Redskin Fans — Here are your winter sports schedules! Screenshot them so game times and locations are right at your fingertips.📱✔️ As you’re planning, don’t forget tonight’s band concert and upcoming band events like All-Region auditions and more. Let’s show up for our student-athletes and our musicians all season long. ❤️

🎄✨ Christmas Spirit Week • December 15–19 ✨🎄

📅 Monday, December 15
Christmas Sweater Day
Wear your favorite Christmas sweater—ugly or not!

📅 Tuesday, December 16
Grinch vs. Santa Day
Wear green or Grinch-themed clothes, or your best Santa attire!

📅 Wednesday, December 17
Polar Express Day
Wear your favorite pajamas.

📅 Thursday, December 18
Candy Cane Day
Dress in red and white!

📅 Friday, December 19
Warming Up to Christmas
Show off your favorite Christmas socks!

Lots of exciting events and important dates are coming up! Check out our December–January schedule and mark your calendars. We can’t wait to celebrate the season and start the new year together!

We are still experiencing issues with the phone system. Our technology team is working to restore service as quickly as possible. In the meantime, please feel free to contact us by email or through our website. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience.

Pocahontas School District is implementing its second year of the Cart of Kindness initiative, offering grocery support to a limited number of families during this season. With help from our local Harps, we’ve been able to expand the program this year and nearly double the support provided. Together, we’re helping spread kindness throughout the Redskin community.

✨ We're excited to share a refreshed visual identity across our website, district app, Facebook page, YouTube channel, and more. This updated look reflects our continued commitment to clear communication and a unified, modern brand for our schools.

While the visuals are new, our mission remains the same—supporting students, staff, and families with purpose and pride. You may also notice continued refinements as we update each platform to ensure a consistent experience across the district.

👉 Stay connected: follow PSD on our website, app, Facebook, and YouTube to keep up with district news and updates.

Dismissal with 2nd grade and Mr. Carter was pure Christmas fun today! Festive costumes, Christmas music, and lots of smiles filled the afternoon with holiday cheer!🎄🎅

📚✨Professional Learning Spotlight✨📚 A number of staff members have been participating in voluntary, ongoing professional learning sessions focused on academic rigor, grading practices, and assessment data. These discussions have provided valuable insight and collaboration as we continue to strengthen our collective approach to teaching and learning. We appreciate the thoughtful engagement from those involved and look forward to continuing this important work together.

‼️Redskin Academy CLOSED- Thursday, December 4‼️

Yesterday in Ms. Muller’s class, students read The Gingerbread Man and even baked their very own gingerbread friend. We sent him to the cafeteria to be baked, but moments later the lunch ladies came rushing back saying he had run away shouting, “You can’t catch me, I’m the Gingerbread Man!” The class is officially on the hunt, and we’ll be sharing updates as the adventure unfolds. Stay tuned — you never know where he’ll turn up next!🍪🔎

Wishing all students and staff a joyful and restful Thanksgiving Break! Enjoy this time being with family and friends. We look forward to welcoming everyone back to school on December 1st.

🌟 Our November character trait was Teamwork! 🌟
Today’s assembly celebrated students nominated by their teachers and teachers nominated by their peers. Big congratulations to all who were recognized!

Canoe Bus Update for Friday, November 21 -- The Canoe bus will be double routed this afternoon, which means it will run approximately 45 minutes later than usual. Thank you for your patience and understanding!

📚🎈 Balloons Over PES! 🎈📚 Our second graders brought their stories to life! Students chose characters from the books they’ve been reading and created their very own character balloons for a festive “Balloons Over PES” parade. We love seeing their creativity shine! ❤️