Dates to Note
Tuesday, November 18th - WATCH DOGS kick-off meeting @ 5:00 PM
Tuesday, November 18th - PTA meeting @ 6:00 PM
Wednesday, November 26th - 28th - No School, Thanksgiving Holiday
Tuesday, December 2nd - Beginner Band/Chorus Concert
Friday, December 5th - Picture Make-Up/Retake Day
Friday, December 5th and Monday, December 8th - Specialty Center Testing
Monday, December 8th - Getting to Know Godwin (for rising 9th graders)
Monday, December 8th through Wednesday, December 17th - Scholastic Book Fair in the Library
Tuesday, December 9th - Winter Chorus Concert
Wednesday, December 10th - Winter Sports Pictures
Wednesday, December 10th - Curriculum Carnival (for rising 6th, 7th, and 8th graders)
Wednesday, December 17th - Winter Band Concert
Thursday, December 18th - Winter Strings Concert
Friday, December 19th - Winter Pep Rally
School Pictures Arrival, Make-Up and Retake Info
The school pictures have arrived. If you ordered school pictures for your student, they should be passed out during their PE classes this week.
If you did not pre-purchase, it is not to late!
Go to http://strawbridge.net/code-lookup and type "Pocahontas" into the search box, then select VA and click search.
Click on our school, then click "Get Code" next to the fall picture event.
Enter your child's last name and student ID, then click search.
Click on the "Student Code" to access your child's image gallery.
Picture Make-Up/Retake Day Information:
Pocahontas's follow-up Fall Picture Day is Friday, December 5th. Make-up and retake pictures will be taken during Advisory and 1st Block.
No envelopes are sent home for make-up picture day
Who is eligible for make-up/retake pictures?
WATCH DOGS Kick-off Meeting
Thank you to everyone who showed interest in joining our Watch Dogs group! We look forward to volunteers assisting our school!
Our kick-off meeting is on Tuesday, November 18th at 5PM in the Pocahontas cafeteria. If you are interested in attending and have not received an email invite, please contact Ms. Bearer at ekpittarell@henrico.k12.va.us.
Pocahontas Student Publications - Purchase a Yearbook
We encourage everyone to purchase a 2025-2026 yearbook for your student. The yearbook is a great keepsake. Our student-led yearbook staff is working hard to capture moments that make this year special. Please visit the Online School Payment site to make the purchase! Our final yearbook order will be made at the end of January, so now is a great time to make your purchase!
Additionally, our Hawk Harold is an online publication with articles written by our Hawks about our Hawks. Check out the articles that have been published this year!
Great job to our yearbook and newspaper staff!
Pocahontas Curriculum Carnival
On Wednesday, December 10th, Pocahontas is hosting our annual Curriculum Carnival. We will have students and staff hosting all sorts of activities as we welcome rising 5th graders and their families to visit and learn about our school and our courses.
Rising 6th and 7th grade families are encouraged to attend to learn more about our electives.
We will have student performances occurring throughout the evening. Lots will be going on and we invite you all to be a part of the excitement!
Specialty Center Testing
Save the date! Specialty center testing will take place in the morning of Friday, December 5 for the reading test and Monday, December 8 for the math test.
Winter Sports Information
Congratulations to everyone who is participating on the boys basketball and wrestling teams! We are looking forward to great seasons!
Competition kicks off this week for boys basketball! Come check out our team's first game.
Boys Basketball (tip off at 5 PM*):
Thursday, November 20th - Vs. Wilder at Pocahontas
*Game times may be altered due to transportation and team arrival.
Winter Sports Pictures
Winter Sports Pictures will be taken on Wednesday, December 11th. Coaches will send home details.
PTA Reflections - Student Participation
National PTA has a long-standing commitment to arts education. For over 50 years, Reflections has helped students explore their own thoughts, feelings and ideas, develop artistic literacy, increase confidence and find a love for learning. The Reflections program provides opportunities for recognition and access to the arts which boosts student confidence and success in the arts and in life.
Each year, hundreds of thousands of students in pre-K through grade 12 create original works of art in response to a student-created theme. We want our Pocahontas students to represent and express themselves! Any of our students who participate will be recognized, and one winner will move on to the HCPS competition.
This year's theme is 'I Belong.' Check out the Pocahontas Reflections Slideshow for details about submissions! Students can express themselves through writing, film, visual art, photography, or dance. Submissions are due by November 21st!
Thank you for encouraging your student to participate. We look forward to seeing their creations!
8th Graders - SAVE THE DATE - Getting to Know Godwin - December 8th at 7 PM
Current 8th graders (rising 9th graders) are invited to Godwin for information about courses and planning for high school.
7:00-7:40 p.m. - Academic and Extracurricular Fair Commons and Gym
We welcome rising 9th grade students and their parents to explore Godwin academic course offerings, school culture and extracurricular activities.
Our academic departments, team coaches, club sponsors, and student leaders will be available to provide information, share experiences and answer questions.
7:45-8:15 p.m. - Godwin School Counseling Presentation Auditorium
We welcome rising 9th grade students and their parents for a presentation from the Godwin school counseling team about the course selection process, course offerings, graduation requirements, and diploma types.
8:15-8:45 p.m. - Godwin AP and Honors Panel Auditorium
We welcome rising 9th grade students and their parents for a conversation about AP and honors classes to help students make sound decisions about course levels. Godwin teachers and students will share information and answer questions.