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10/30/2026

🍂 Cool Weather Clothing Drive! 🍂

As the weather starts to cool off, we are collecting gently used or new sweatshirts, hoodies, and light jackets for our kids!

🧥 Items needed: Sweatshirts, hoodies, and light jackets/fleece (all sizes)

🚫 Please hold off on: Heavy winter coats or snow gear for now (we’ll hold a winter coat drive later!)

📍 Drop-off: PJHS for Mrs. Phelps

Thank you so much for supporting our PJHS school family!

10/30/2026

A little friendly competition and lots of creativity at PJHS! Our teachers had so much fun showing off their pumpkin decorating skills and spreading a little fall cheer!

10/29/2026

The field is set, and it’s GAME DAY at Schoonover Stadium!

After a morning pep rally, our 7th grade and junior high Redskins are ready to wrap up their football seasons at home tonight!

🏈 7th Grade | 5:30 PM
🏈 Junior High | 7:00 PM

Come out and cheer them on! Go Redskins!

10/29/2026

Congratulations to PJHS 8th grader Anneliese Sorg!

Anneliese’s artwork was selected to represent Pocahontas Junior High School in the Natural State Ornament Project! Her design, inspired by this year’s theme, “Symbols of Our State,” will be turned into an ornament and displayed on the Arkansas State Capitol Christmas Tree from November through January.

Anneliese is a talented art student who consistently demonstrates creativity and dedication in her work. We are so proud of her and this special recognition!

10/28/2026

Congratulations to the Pocahontas Redskin Marching Band on a successful performance at the Paragould Marching Invitational!

The band earned a Superior Rating, along with several honors:

1st Place Percussion – Class AAA-1
1st Place Color Guard – Class AAA-1
Outstanding Soloist – Christian Lee
Class AAA-1 Champion
5th Place Music – Red Division
10th Place Overall

We are proud of our talented students and directors for their hard work and dedication. Congratulations, Redskins!

10/28/2026

Today is Early Release Wednesday for Pocahontas School District.

Parent Pick-Up Dismissal Times:

• 1:35 PM: PES students and MDW students who walk to the church/funeral home parking lot for pick-up.
• 1:45 PM: All other students being picked up by a parent or guardian.

Bus Transportation: Students who ride the bus will remain on campus for supervised activities and will be dismissed at their regular bus dismissal time.

Please plan accordingly for your student’s afternoon transportation. Thank you for your cooperation.

10/27/2026

Happening TONIGHT!

Join the Pocahontas Theater Club for Haunted Pocahontas, a one-night-only walking tour featuring local history and stories after dark!

📅 Tonight, October 27
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Marr Street Playhouse Parking Lot
🎟️ $5 per person (pay at the event)

Come out and support our Theater Club for a fun evening in downtown Pocahontas!

10/27/2026

Students from M.D. Williams, PJHS, and PHS recently had the opportunity to attend the Resilient Youth Summit at Black River Technical College!

It was a great day of learning, growing, and connecting while exploring the importance of mental health, positive choices, and resilience!

10/23/2026

The CANOЕ bus will be double-routed this afternoon, Friday, October 23.

Students riding this route may arrive home approximately 30 minutes later than usual.

We appreciate your patience and understanding!

10/23/2026

Join the Pocahontas Theater Club for Haunted Pocahontas, a one-night-only walking tour featuring stories and local history after dark!

📅 Tuesday, October 27
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 Meet at Marr Street Playhouse Parking Lot
🎟️ $5 per person (pay the evening of the tour)

Address

2405 N Park Street
Pocahontas, AR
72455

Telephone

+18708924573

Website

http://www.pocahontaspsd.com/o/pjhs

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