Pocahontas Junior High School

Pocahontas Junior High School Pocahontas Junior High School

08/26/2026

Families are encouraged to sign up for the Pocahontas School Food Pantry Program.

Family pantry food bags are available for pickup each Thursday at the MDW crosswalk from 2:00–3:00 p.m. and again from 3:30–4:15 p.m. after buses leave campus.

Families who participated in the summer pantry program are automatically enrolled and do not need to sign up again.

If you did not participate this summer and would like to receive a weekly food bag, you may sign up at any time by contacting Shannon Barr at 870-892-4573 ext. 3204 or 870-834-4586.

📢 TODAY IS EARLY RELEASE WEDNESDAY!Early Release begins at 1:45 PM today, August 26. As we prepare for dismissal, please...
08/26/2026

📢 TODAY IS EARLY RELEASE WEDNESDAY!

Early Release begins at 1:45 PM today, August 26. As we prepare for dismissal, please take a moment to review a few important reminders — especially our NEW horseshoe traffic flow for MDW and PJHS.

NEW HORSESHOE TRAFFIC FLOW
MDW car pickup should use the TWO OUTER LANES, marked in RED on the traffic graphic.
PJHS car pickup should use the TWO INNER LANES, marked in BLUE.

Picking up students from BOTH MDW & PJHS? Please use the MDW outer lanes. This is the safest option for our younger Redskins.

MDW FAMILIES: HAVE YOUR CAR TAG READY!
Please make sure your MDW car tag is clearly displayed and visible as you enter the pickup area. Having tags ready will help staff identify students quickly and keep the line moving.

HORSESHOE REMINDERS
Please remain in your vehicle, pull all the way forward, and follow the directions of staff members who will be outside assisting with traffic and student pickup. Your cooperation will help us keep vehicles moving safely and efficiently.

PLAN AHEAD BEFORE 1:15 PM
As dismissal approaches, our building staff will be focused on coordinating students, transportation, and dismissal procedures. Student checkouts and phone communication will be limited after 1:15 PM, so please take care of any necessary arrangements or changes before 1:15 PM whenever possible.

BUSES WILL RUN AT THEIR NORMAL TIMES
Buses will NOT run at 1:45 PM. Students who remain on campus will continue to be supervised and actively engaged in educational and academic activities until regular dismissal. This time provides meaningful opportunities for continued learning, academic support, and student engagement.

Today will be our first day using the new horseshoe traffic flow, so we appreciate everyone's patience and cooperation as we work through the process together.

Please review the traffic graphic before arriving today, and help us keep dismissal safe, organized, and moving! ❤️🤍

📢 Every Family Needs to Complete a Meal Application!Although Pocahontas School District participates in Provision 2, eve...
08/25/2026

📢 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. ❤️

08/25/2026

📢 PJHS | EARLY RELEASE WEDNESDAY UPDATE

Early Release will occur this Wednesday, 8/26!

As a reminder, PJHS 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!

IMPORTANT: Early Release Wednesday Horseshoe Traffic InformationMDW CAR PICKUPFamilies picking up MDW students should us...
08/24/2026

IMPORTANT: Early Release Wednesday Horseshoe Traffic Information

MDW CAR PICKUP
Families picking up MDW students should use the TWO OUTER LANES of the horseshoe, marked in RED on the attached graphic.

PJHS CAR PICKUP
Families picking up PJHS students should use the TWO INNER LANES of the horseshoe, marked in BLUE on the attached graphic.

HAVE STUDENTS AT BOTH MDW & PJHS?
Please use the MDW outer lanes marked in RED. This allows us to keep our younger Redskins with the MDW pickup process and provides the safest option for dismissal.

PLEASE STAY IN YOUR VEHICLE
Parents and guardians should remain in their vehicles throughout the pickup process. Our staff will help get students safely to the appropriate vehicles.

PULL ALL THE WAY FORWARD
When entering your pickup lane, please continue to pull as far forward as space allows. Leaving gaps in the horseshoe can quickly cause traffic to back up and prevent other families from entering the pickup area.

FOLLOW STAFF DIRECTION
We will have staff members outside helping direct vehicles and keep traffic moving. Please kindly follow their directions. This will help us safely load multiple students at once and give all families the opportunity to pick up their students as quickly and efficiently as possible.

⚠️ These instructions apply to the horseshoe during Early Release Wednesday dismissal only.

We know this is still a new process, and we appreciate everyone's patience, flexibility, and cooperation as we continue working out the details. A little teamwork from all of us will go a long way toward making dismissal safer, faster, and smoother for everyone!

08/24/2026

🚨 IMPORTANT DISMISSAL NOTICE 🚨

Families who typically use the church parking lot near campus for student pickup should be aware that the lot will be CLOSED TODAY AND TOMORROW due to construction.

Please make alternate pickup arrangements for both days and plan accordingly before dismissal.

We know many of our families regularly use this area, so please help us spread the word to anyone who may be affected.

Thank you for your patience, understanding, and cooperation as we work to keep dismissal safe and running as smoothly as possible!

Redskin Athletics are on the road today!It’s a busy day for our Redskins with teams competing across Northeast Arkansas!...
08/20/2026

Redskin Athletics are on the road today!

It’s a busy day for our Redskins with teams competing across Northeast Arkansas!

⛳ Golf travels to Paragould — 1:00 PM
🏐 Volleyball travels to Nettleton — 5:50 PM
🏈 Football travels to Walnut Ridge — 7:00 PM

Good luck, Redskins!

Fall Sports are HERE! 🏈🏐🏃‍♀️⛳🎾Redskin fans, it’s time to mark those calendars! 📅 Check out our 2026 fall sports schedule...
08/20/2026

Fall Sports are HERE! 🏈🏐🏃‍♀️⛳🎾

Redskin fans, it’s time to mark those calendars! 📅 Check out our 2026 fall sports schedules and make plans to support our student-athletes all season long.

📱 Screenshot or save these schedules so you’ll have them handy!

And don’t forget to download the BallFrog Athletics app! Schedules can change throughout the season, and BallFrog is the best way to stay connected with the latest schedules, updates, scores, and Redskin Athletics information all in one place.

❤️🤍 Save the schedules. Download BallFrog. And we’ll see you in the stands!

Go Redskins!

08/19/2026

📢 TODAY is our first Early Release Wednesday! ❤️🤍

As we navigate our first Early Release Wednesday across Pocahontas School District, here are a few important reminders for dismissal:

🕐 Early Release is at 1:45 PM for students whose dismissal plans allow them to leave campus early.

🚌 Buses will run at their REGULARLY scheduled times. Buses will not run at 1:45 PM.

🏫 Students who are not leaving at 1:45 PM will remain on campus, supervised, until their normal dismissal time.

📞 If you have questions or need to communicate a change in your student's dismissal or transportation plans, please contact your child's building directly.

Since this is our very first Early Release Wednesday, we appreciate everyone's patience and understanding as our students, staff, and families adjust to the new routine. Your cooperation will help us make the process better each time!

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2405 N Park Street
Pocahontas, AR
72455

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+18708924573

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