Pocahontas School District

The Camel Bus will be double routed this afternoon and will run about 45 minutes late. If you need to make transportation changes, please contact your building office no later than 2:30 today!

🏆❤️ PHS FBLA Shines at Spring Conference! ❤️🏆

Our students competed Friday at BRTC during the FBLA Spring Conference — and every single participant qualified for State! 👏

We’re proud to celebrate:

🥉 Evin Kerley – 3rd, Healthcare Administration
🥉 Lillian Corder – 3rd, Event Planning
🥉 Presley Agee – 3rd, Public Speaking
🏅 Emily Grabs – 5th, Public Service Announcement
🥉 Mariah Warfield – 3rd, Future Business Educator

PHS FBLA was also awarded 3rd Place for Largest Chapter in District II, accepted by FBLA President Dar Burger.

Next up ➡️ State Leadership Conference | April 7–8

Way to represent Pocahontas with excellence, leadership, and Redskin pride! ❤️

👑 Miss Redskin Pageant – Deadline March 2!

Applications are available in your building office.
Entry fee is $25 (plus $5 optional photogenic).
Checks payable to REDSKIN CHEER. Turn in to your school office or Ms. Nead by Monday, March 2.

📅 Pageant: Saturday, March 7
🕒 3:00 PM
📍 Pocahontas Junior High Gym

We were honored to welcome Sidney Moncrief to our school, where he shared an inspiring and motivational message with our students. His words encouraged perseverance, character, and believing in yourself — lessons our students will carry with them.

A huge thank you to Ms. Pat Johnson with the Eddie Mae Herron Center for making this incredible opportunity possible. We are grateful for community partners who invest in our students and help create meaningful, memorable experiences.

Moments like this matter❤️

🎉 National School Counseling Week 🎉 This week, we’re celebrating the incredible school counselors who support our students every single day — academically, socially, and emotionally. Please join us in thanking Bridget Phelps, Cynthia Oaks, Kalob Welch, Lindsay Stewart, and Charla Jones for their dedication, compassion, and commitment to helping our students succeed.

Good news! Our maintenance and custodial crews have worked diligently to clear ice from roofs, overhangs, parking lots, and walkways. The campus is safe and ready to welcome students back. School will be in session tomorrow, Tuesday, February 3. We are incredibly grateful to our maintenance and custodial team for their dedication and hard work in ensuring our buildings are safe for students and staff. Their commitment to our school community does not go unnoticed. We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow!

While travel conditions have improved, ice remains on parts of our parking lots and school buildings, including roofs and overhangs. With temperatures expected to rise tomorrow, falling ice poses a risk to students and staff during arrival, dismissal, and outdoor transitions. Out of an abundance of caution, school will be closed tomorrow while custodial & maintenance crews continue to address these conditions. Student safety is always our top priority, and we appreciate your understanding as we take the necessary steps to ensure a safe return.

📣 Basketball Schedule Update Due to winter weather, tonight’s games vs. Highland have been postponed, as well as tomorrow’s games vs. Brookland. Please refer to the graphic below for updated information. Thank you for your understanding.

Pocahontas School District will be closed on Friday, January 30. Friday’s Highland basketball games and Saturday’s Brookland games have been postponed, as well. Updates will be shared when available.

Pocahontas School District will be closed on Thursday, January 29 due to road conditions.

🏀Schedule Update🏀 Thursday’s basketball games have been rescheduled to Friday! 📅 Friday, January 30 📍 Home vs. Highland Rebels 🕓 Games begin at 4:00 PM Order of play: • Junior Girls • Senior Girls • Junior Boys • Senior Boys New night. Same energy. Let’s pack the gym and bring the noise!

🔥🏀 Game Night at Home 🏀🔥 This Thursday, January 29, we host the Highland Rebels for a four-game showdown! 🕓 Games begin at 4:00 PM Order of play: • Junior Girls • Senior Girls • Junior Boys • Senior Boys Bring the energy. Pack the stands.

Pocahontas School District will be closed on Wednesday, January 28 due to road conditions.

📣 Boys Basketball Update Due to inclement weather, tonight’s boys basketball games vs. Brookland have been postponed.

Pocahontas School District will be closed on Tuesday, January 27 due to road conditions.

📣 Basketball Update 📣 Due to winter weather, the Monday, January 26 Lady Redskin games vs. Brookland are postponed, and the Redskin boys games at Tuckerman are canceled. Updates will be shared as they become available.❄️🏀

Pocahontas School District will be closed on Monday, January 26 due to road conditions.

❄️ Warming Center Locations & Information ❄️

For those needing a warm place during this time, the following warming centers are available:

📍 Pocahontas
Location: Community Center
Hours: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Need a ride?
📞 870-892-1171
📞 870-892-3295

📍 Ravenden, Maynard & O’Kean
Location: Fire Departments

📍 Biggers Reyno
Location: Community Center

Please share this information with anyone who may need it. Stay safe and stay warm. ❤️

🏀🔥 Game Night = BIG ENERGY! 🔥🏀

Tonight is a 4-game night at home and the atmosphere will be next level!
⏰ First tip-off at 4:00 PM

Game lineup:
-Jr. Girls
-Jr. Boys
-Sr. Girls
-Sr. Boys

🎺🥁 PLUS… the band will be there bringing the noise and school spirit!
🚫 No 7th grade games tonight
🚫 No games tomorrow

Come early, stay loud, and help us make it a great night for our teams! ❤️🤍

📊📚 Understanding i-Ready Assessments 📚📊
Pocahontas School District uses i-Ready to better understand where each student is academically and to support their individual growth in math and reading.

Our goal is simple: help every student grow, gain confidence, and reach their full potential.
📌 Please review the graphic for more details, including home access and contact information if you have questions.