Pocahontas's 6th grade orientation, Hawk Hill Camp is Thursday, August 14th from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM). While we are so excited to meet our newest Hawks, we certainly understand that not everyone is able to attend the event. If you and/or your student are unable to attend, we have plenty of supports in place to ensure your student has a wonderful first day of middle school.
Check-out the 6th Grade Supply List. Students are encouraged to bring their boxes of tissues, dry-erase marker packs, ziplock bags, and boxes of pencils during Hawk Hill Camp. They can drop the items in bins lining the 6th-grade hallway.
The PTA is planning to sell spiritwear after Hawk Hill Camp. If you would like to shop for merchandise, please bring a form of electronic payment.
The information below provides the students' and the parents'/guardians' schedule for the day.
Hawk Hill Camp Timeline for Students
8:45 - Students will be dropped off at Pocahontas and enter the building through the main entrance.
We will have staff in place to greet students and point them to their next destination.
Students will move through our weapon scanners as they enter the building. The weapon scanners are part of our daily routine, and walking through the machines will give students good practice before the first day of school.
Once students are in the building, they will head to our bus lobby where they will be told their assigned Advisory class.
Students will be directed to the location of their Advisory class, and their Advisory teacher will greet them and lead them throughout the day.
9:00 - Advisory teachers will officially kick-off Hawk Hill Camp!
Sessions will begin with introductions, connection activities, and learning about life as a Hawk!
Students will be given a hard copy of their class schedule.
9:25-10:50 - Students will move with their advisory classes all around the building for a mega-tour.
As they tour, students will meet many of our Pocahontas staff members, learn about our programs, activities, and electives, receive answers to their questions, and gain confidence in their ability to navigate the building.
11:15 - Pep Rally for 6th Graders
In the gymnasium, students will learn cheers and chants and have some fun!
11:45 - Wrap-Up
Students will re-enter their Advisory class to wrap-up the day.
Students will stay in their Advisory class until they are picked up by the adult taking them home.
Parent/Guardian Schedule for Hawk Hill Camp
8:45 - Parents/Guardians will drop off their student(s) in the main parking lot. Students will enter through the main entrance.
10:40 - Parents/Guardians wishing to participate in our informational meeting will enter the building through the main entrance.
ALL guests will move through our weapon scanners as they enter the building. Cell phones, jewelry, and key rings will NOT set off the alarm on the scanner.
Be sure to check-in with our PTA before (or after) the session as we are looking for family members to join our PTA!
11:00 - Our information session will take place in the auditorium.
Attendees will learn about daily routines, school-wide expectations, and instructional practices that will play a key role in student success
11:30 - Upon conclusion of the information session, parents/guardians will be directed to their student's Advisory class for pick-up
After the session, staff will be available to answer individual questions
Families wishing to pay fees while in the building can receive assistance.
Electronic Resources for Families
Information about PowerSchool Parent Portal, parent Schoology accounts, My School Bucks (purchasing breakfast/lunch) and/or paying fees - click here