Pocahontas School District

The Pocahontas School District would like to inform our community that the Pocahontas High School Band will not be traveling to the second-round playoff football game this week. We wish our Redskins the best of luck in the playoffs, and we encourage all fans to come out and cheer them on! Go Skins!

‼️Reminder for Redskin Academy‼️

Notice of Special School Election🗳
Pocahontas School District

Early Voting: Nov. 12–14 & Nov. 17, 2025
🕗 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
📍 First Baptist Church on Thomasville

Election Day: Nov. 18, 2025
🕢 7:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
📍 Black River Technical College – Randolph County Development Center

When Property Values Rise, State Support Falls - Here's Why
Rising assessments change who pays - not how much schools receive. As the local tax base grows, the state adjusts its contribution, meaning the overall funding level stays nearly unchanged.

Did you know? 📊 Pocahontas School District currently has one of the lowest millage rates among surrounding districts. Even with the proposed millage increase, our rate would remain competitive with neighboring schools while allowing us to build safer, more modern learning environments for our students. An investment in education is an investment in our community’s future.

Notice of Special School Election🗳 Pocahontas School District Early Voting: Nov. 12–14 & Nov. 17, 2025 🕗 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 📍 First Baptist Church on Thomasville Election Day: Nov. 18, 2025 🕢 7:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. 📍 Black River Technical College – Randolph County Development Center

‼️Redskin Academy‼️

🌍 World Kindness Day at Pocahontas School District 💛
Today, we’re celebrating the incredible culture of kindness that shines across every PSD campus — from little moments in the classroom to big acts of support in our hallways, buses, cafeterias, and community.

Our students and staff show kindness daily through helping hands, encouraging words, welcoming smiles, and genuine care for one another. These simple actions are what make Pocahontas School District feel like family. ❤️

Let’s keep spreading kindness today and every day — because at PSD, it’s just part of who we are.

🌟 Pocahontas Interact at Rotary! 🌟 Interact students attended the local Rotary Club meeting this week, where McKinley Huddleston served as the keynote speaker. She shared highlights from her experience at RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) in Little Rock after being selected by Rotary to attend. Ms. Hudson also updated the group on Interact’s recent monetary drive supporting Together We Foster. We’re proud of these young leaders and the impact they’re already making in our community! ❤️🤍

Redskins Hit the Road!🏈 Our Pocahontas Redskins are traveling to Nashville this Friday for the next round of playoff action! Let’s fill the stands and show our support as they take the field. ❤️🤍 🎟️ Tickets are available online only through GoFan: Purchase here👉🏻 https://gofan.co/event/5341107?schoolId=AAA Let’s go, Redskins!

Our 1st–3rd grade students were recently invited to participate in the Clay County Electric Holiday Card Contest, and we were thrilled with the number of entries submitted! The contest included students from schools across and around Clay County — and two of our very own Pocahontas students earned top honors! 🏅 2nd Place: Lucas Casillas 🏅 3rd Place: Ava Amos Their festive artwork will be featured in the Arkansas Living Magazine! We’re so proud of these talented young artists and all who participated in spreading some holiday cheer through their creativity!

Thank you, Key Club! ❤️ During last week’s meeting, the Pocahontas High School Key Club and their advisor presented Kiwanis Club president with a generous donation to support last weekend’s Kiwanis Food Drive. We’re so proud of these students for continuing to give back and for embodying the spirit of service that makes our community so special!

Notice of Special School Election🗳
Pocahontas School District

Early Voting: Nov. 12–14 & Nov. 17, 2025
🕗 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
📍 First Baptist Church on Thomasville

Election Day: Nov. 18, 2025
🕢 7:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
📍 Black River Technical College – Randolph County Development Center

🍎 Future Teachers in Training! Our Introduction to Education students have officially started their practicum placements! They’re getting hands-on experience in classrooms across the district—learning what it’s like to be on the other side of the desk. We’re so proud of these future educators! ❤️

🇺🇸TOMORROW is our Veterans Day Program at M.D. Williams!🇺🇸 Our students have been working hard and can’t wait to honor the heroes who have served our country. From heartfelt songs to powerful tributes, it’s going to be a special celebration of service, courage, and patriotism. We invite our veterans, families, and community members to join us as we say thank you to those who’ve protected our freedoms and inspired generations. We hope to see you at M.D. Williams Intermediate School for the performance starting at 8:30 AM❤️🤍💙

Notice of Special School Election🗳
Pocahontas School District

Early Voting: Nov. 12–14 & Nov. 17, 2025
🕗 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
📍 First Baptist Church on Thomasville

Election Day: Nov. 18, 2025
🕢 7:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
📍 Black River Technical College – Randolph County Development Center

Parents please be advised the Camel bus is being double routed and will run 30 minutes later this afternoon.

🎳Striking Up Fun and Friendship🎳

Several of our students participated in Special Olympics Bowling this week — showing incredible effort, teamwork, and sportsmanship on and off the lanes!

We’re so proud of these athletes for representing Pocahontas with big smiles, determination, and Redskin pride. A huge thank-you to the staff and volunteers who made this memorable day possible!❤️🖤

Understanding the Ballot We want to take a moment to clarify what voters will see on the ballot for the upcoming Pocahontas School District Millage Election. The only change being proposed is a 2.95 mill increase to fund the new Pocahontas High School campus and competition gym/safe room. Current millage rate: 32.81 mills Proposed increase: 2.95 mills New proposed total: 35.76 mills While the ballot lists several millage numbers, those additional figures are not new proposals — they represent existing debt service mills that the district is already paying on previously approved bonds. In short — this election is about one single proposal: ➡️ A 2.95 mill increase to fund the construction of new Pocahontas High School projects. We remain committed to being transparent and clear about what’s being proposed. If you have any questions, please visit www.pocahontaspsd.com or email psdmillage@pocahontaspsd.com.