M.D. Williams

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.

08/26/2026

🎶 Attention, new 6th grade band parents!

The Pocahontas Band will host a meeting tonight with an instrument representative from Amro Music. Instruments will be available to rent-to-own, and because the district has a limited number of school-owned instruments, parents are strongly encouraged to attend if possible.

We’re excited to welcome our newest students to the Pocahontas Band Program! 🎺🥁🎷

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! ❤️🤍

08/25/2026

📢 MDW Parents/Guardians: Car rider dismissal tags are being sent home with students!

Please keep your tag handy and display it where it is clearly visible during dismissal to help keep the process safe and efficient.

Even if your student is not currently a car rider, please keep the tag for future use.

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

📢 MDW | EARLY RELEASE WEDNESDAY UPDATE

Early Release will occur this Wednesday, 8/26!

As a reminder, MDW 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!

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!

08/19/2026

📢 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!

08/18/2026

📢 MDW Parents & Guardians

Please complete the transportation form below before Wednesday at noon to let us know your student's transportation plan for Early Release Wednesday.

This form was also sent via SMS. If you already completed it from the text message, you do NOT need to submit it again.

Please submit one form per student.

🔗 Complete the form here:
https://forms.gle/Y5SHLqi6zCcg7kEw6

Thank you for helping us make our first Early Release Wednesday run smoothly! ❤️🤍

Please fill this form out for information on transportation for your student(s) on early release days - please provide as much detail as possible for the teacher(s) and front office staff records. THIS IS NOT PUBLIC INFORMATION AND WILL BE CONFIDENTIAL. Please contact the front office at (870) 892-4...