Bus Route Update
The Deer bus route will be doubled this afternoon and is expected to run approximately 30 minutes later than usual.
We appreciate your patience and understanding!
DID YOU KNOW?
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. ❤️
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. ❤️
Pocahontas Elementary brought the Redskin spirit last week with a fun-filled pep rally! Our students had a great time cheering, showing their school pride, and getting excited alongside some of our older Redskins.
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! ❤️🤍
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! ❤️🤍
Bus Route Notice for Tomorrow Morning
Due to limited bus staffing tomorrow morning, the Deer bus route may experience delays. Students on the Deer route may also be picked up by a different bus driver than usual.
We appreciate our families’ patience and understanding as we work to get all students to school safely.
📚 ATLAS Interim Testing is Here!
As our students complete ATLAS Interim assessments, we want to help them be ready to do their best each day.
⭐ Be at school and on time — attendance is especially important during testing.
😴 Get a good night’s sleep — being well-rested helps students stay focused.
🍳 Eat a good breakfast — start the day fueled and ready to learn.
💪 Encourage your student — remind them to take their time, stay focused, and give their best effort.
ATLAS Interim assessments give our teachers valuable information about student progress and help guide instruction throughout the year.
Thank you for helping us set our students up for success! ❤️
Reminder: there is NO Redskin Academy today!
Mrs. Erika Howard’s first grade students recently took a closer look at sunflower seeds as part of their science lesson. 🌻
Students observed the seeds and learned how they grow to produce the same kind of plant they came from. A great hands-on learning experience!
Bus Route Update
The Flower and Canoe bus routes will be double routed this afternoon and are expected to run approximately 25–35 minutes late.
Thank you for your patience and understanding!
SHOW YOUR REDSKIN SPIRIT & SUPPORT PROJECT GRADUATION 2027! 🏈
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
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
📣 WE’RE HIRING | PARAPROFESSIONALS NEEDED
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 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!
There will be no Early Release today, Wednesday, September 9. All Pocahontas Public Schools campuses will follow their regular dismissal schedules.
Thank you for helping us spread the word and plan accordingly!
🇺🇸 LABOR DAY | NO SCHOOL MONDAY
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! ❤️🤍
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! ❤️🤍
Mrs. Heavin’s students have been busy learning about our solar system! 🪐✨
Students recently completed their summary projects, putting their writing skills to work as they researched and wrote summaries about the planets. Great work! 🚀
📣 EARLY RELEASE WEDNESDAY | PES
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!
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!
🚨Redskin Academy Announcement 🚨
📣 EARLY RELEASE WEDNESDAY UPDATE | PES
PES families, we have an important update for Early Release Wednesday as we continue working to make dismissal and car pickup as smooth and efficient as possible.
⏰ Dismissal will begin at 1:35 PM TOMORROW.
PES car pickup will utilize FIVE car lanes. Lanes will be available on a first come, first served basis, so families may pull into the next available lane as they arrive.
There will be no staggering between the five lanes. 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
The entire first lane will move through pickup before Lane 2 begins, followed by Lane 3, Lane 4, and then Lane 5. Please remain in your vehicle and wait for staff direction before moving forward.
This process is designed to create a more organized and predictable traffic flow while helping us move students safely and efficiently.
As we continue adjusting the Early Release Wednesday process, we appreciate your patience and cooperation. Please follow staff directions and allow us a little time as everyone gets familiar with the new flow!
PES families, we have an important update for Early Release Wednesday as we continue working to make dismissal and car pickup as smooth and efficient as possible.
⏰ Dismissal will begin at 1:35 PM TOMORROW.
PES car pickup will utilize FIVE car lanes. Lanes will be available on a first come, first served basis, so families may pull into the next available lane as they arrive.
There will be no staggering between the five lanes. 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
The entire first lane will move through pickup before Lane 2 begins, followed by Lane 3, Lane 4, and then Lane 5. Please remain in your vehicle and wait for staff direction before moving forward.
This process is designed to create a more organized and predictable traffic flow while helping us move students safely and efficiently.
As we continue adjusting the Early Release Wednesday process, we appreciate your patience and cooperation. Please follow staff directions and allow us a little time as everyone gets familiar with the new flow!
📣 EARLY RELEASE WEDNESDAY | SEPTEMBER 2
Early Release Wednesday is happening again this Wednesday, September 2!
As we continue working to make the process smoother and more efficient for our families, a few small changes are being made to improve the car pickup experience. We’ll share more information about those updates tomorrow for PES, so be on the lookout!
A few reminders as we prepare for Wednesday:
🚗 Remember the Horseshoe traffic flow for MDW and PJHS car pickup, and please continue to follow designated lanes and staff directions.
🏷️ MDW families: Please remember to have your car pickup tag clearly displayed in your vehicle. Having your tag visible and ready will help our staff identify students more quickly and keep the pickup line moving.
💬 Talk with your student and their teacher ahead of Wednesday about dismissal plans. We understand plans can change, but having that conversation ahead of time helps students and staff know what to expect and makes dismissal smoother for everyone.
⏰ Please take care of student checkouts before 1:15 PM. As dismissal approaches, office staff will be focused on coordinating students, transportation, and dismissal, so checkouts, phone calls, and other office communication will be limited after 1:15 PM.
📚 Students remaining on campus will continue to be engaged in educational activities until regular dismissal, and buses will run at their normal times.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we continue fine-tuning the Early Release Wednesday process!
Early Release Wednesday is happening again this Wednesday, September 2!
As we continue working to make the process smoother and more efficient for our families, a few small changes are being made to improve the car pickup experience. We’ll share more information about those updates tomorrow for PES, so be on the lookout!
A few reminders as we prepare for Wednesday:
🚗 Remember the Horseshoe traffic flow for MDW and PJHS car pickup, and please continue to follow designated lanes and staff directions.
🏷️ MDW families: Please remember to have your car pickup tag clearly displayed in your vehicle. Having your tag visible and ready will help our staff identify students more quickly and keep the pickup line moving.
💬 Talk with your student and their teacher ahead of Wednesday about dismissal plans. We understand plans can change, but having that conversation ahead of time helps students and staff know what to expect and makes dismissal smoother for everyone.
⏰ Please take care of student checkouts before 1:15 PM. As dismissal approaches, office staff will be focused on coordinating students, transportation, and dismissal, so checkouts, phone calls, and other office communication will be limited after 1:15 PM.
📚 Students remaining on campus will continue to be engaged in educational activities until regular dismissal, and buses will run at their normal times.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we continue fine-tuning the Early Release Wednesday process!
📢 EARLY RELEASE WEDNESDAY REMINDER
As we prepare for 1:45 PM Early Release today, please remember that student checkouts and phone communication will be limited after 1:15 PM. Please take care of any checkouts, transportation changes, or necessary communication before that time whenever possible.
Buses will run at their NORMAL dismissal times. Students who remain on campus after 1:45 PM will be supervised and actively engaged in educational activities, academic support, and meaningful learning opportunities until regular dismissal.
Thank you for planning ahead and helping us keep Early Release Wednesday safe, organized, and productive for everyone!
As we prepare for 1:45 PM Early Release today, please remember that student checkouts and phone communication will be limited after 1:15 PM. Please take care of any checkouts, transportation changes, or necessary communication before that time whenever possible.
Buses will run at their NORMAL dismissal times. Students who remain on campus after 1:45 PM will be supervised and actively engaged in educational activities, academic support, and meaningful learning opportunities until regular dismissal.
Thank you for planning ahead and helping us keep Early Release Wednesday safe, organized, and productive for everyone!
📢 Every Family Needs to Complete a Meal Application!
Although Pocahontas School District participates in Provision 2, every household must still submit a meal application this school year.
These applications are essential to help our district maintain eligibility for Provision 2 in the future and continue supporting programs that benefit our students and schools.
✅ Apply online at ezmealapp.com
📄 Prefer a paper copy? Applications are also available at your child's school office.
Thank you for taking a few minutes to support our schools and help us continue providing opportunities for our students. ❤️
Although Pocahontas School District participates in Provision 2, every household must still submit a meal application this school year.
These applications are essential to help our district maintain eligibility for Provision 2 in the future and continue supporting programs that benefit our students and schools.
✅ Apply online at ezmealapp.com
📄 Prefer a paper copy? Applications are also available at your child's school office.
Thank you for taking a few minutes to support our schools and help us continue providing opportunities for our students. ❤️
📢 PES | EARLY RELEASE WEDNESDAY UPDATE
Early Release will occur this Wednesday!
As a reminder, PES asks that student checkouts be completed by 1:15 PM on Early Release Wednesdays.
As dismissal approaches, our office staff will be focused on coordinating students, transportation, and dismissal procedures. Because of this, office and phone communication will be limited after 1:15 PM.
Please plan ahead for any early checkouts. Thank you for helping us keep dismissal safe, organized, and running smoothly!
Early Release will occur this Wednesday!
As a reminder, PES asks that student checkouts be completed by 1:15 PM on Early Release Wednesdays.
As dismissal approaches, our office staff will be focused on coordinating students, transportation, and dismissal procedures. Because of this, office and phone communication will be limited after 1:15 PM.
Please plan ahead for any early checkouts. Thank you for helping us keep dismissal safe, organized, and running smoothly!