Dates to Note |
Tuesday, April 21st - No School for students/staff
Friday, April 24th - Busch Gardens Field Trip for the Music Department
Wednesday, April 29th - Reading SOL Test Administration
May 4th - May 8th - Teacher Appreciation Week
Wednesday, May 6th - Math SOL Test Administration
Friday, May 8th - IRW SOL Test Administration (8th Grade Only)
Tuesday, May 12th - Science SOL Administration (Physical Science and Earth Science Only)
Friday, May 15th - 8th Grade Dance (hosted by the PTA) - 7-9 PM
Wednesday, May 20th - Career Day (7th Grade)
May 19th - May 22nd - Final Exams for Students in High School Credit Classes
Monday, May 25th - Memorial Day - No School
Thursday, May 28th - 8th Grade Soar Ceremony at Godwin High School
SOL Testing Information |
Per VDOE requirements, we will administer several SOL tests this spring.
Wed Apr 29 - Reading SOL (all students)
Wed May 6 - Math SOL (all students)
Fri May 8 - Integrated Reading & Writing Test (8th grade only)
Tue May 12 - Science SOL (Physical Science, Adv. Physical Science, Earth Science only)
May 14-22 - Expedited Retakes (parent permission required)
If a student misses their SOL test, the make up test will be given upon the student's return. All test will run approximately 9:00AM - 12:00PM. Please be on time to school and avoid early dismissals during testing.
SOL Details from VDOE |
We are reaching out to provide information about Virginia's state assessment program, which includes the Standards of Learning Tests (SOL) for students in grades 3 through 8, and specific high school credit courses. These assessments, aligned with the Virginia Standards of Learning, will be given to students from April 29th through May 12th. All SOL tests will be taken in-person at school with trained test examiners.
Prior to testing:
More information about Standards of Learning tests is available at https://www.doe.virginia.gov/parents-students/parent-resources/assessment.
If you have questions about the federal, state or division assessment policies, please contact Angela Bell at ambell@henrico.k12.va.us or Kelli Brown at kcbrown@henrico.k12.va.us. If you have questions related to your school’s testing processes and options, please contact your school’s principal or school test coordinator at 804-364-0830.
Music in the Park - Parking on Friday |
On Friday, April 24th, over 300 Pocahontas students and about 100 chaperones will be representing our school and music department at Music in the Park! We are so excited for our band, chorus, and strings groups to perform their best, sound amazing, and represent Pocahontas with pride!
After performing, they will head to a fun day at Busch Gardens! Their hard work will pay off in lots of fun!
Please note that on Friday, our parking lot will be VERY full!
To the chaperones who are parking at Pocahontas, please pay close attention to the directions being provided by Ms. Breeden, Ms. Spruill, and Ms. May! We will be using the track to park the chaperones traveling with the Strings and Band!
Career Day - May 20th - Speakers Needed |
Pocahontas Career Day
When: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Time: 8:30 am - 11 am
We are looking for parents to share their career experiences with our 7th grade students.
Did you pick a career/job you love and would be willing to talk to our students in a classroom? All grade level parents are welcome.
If interested, please send us your information via this link - https://tinyurl.com/HawkCareerDay
Our contact is Joan Ozolins at 804-364-0847 or jmozolins@henrico.k12.va.us for more information.
Please note: All Career Day participants will need to complete a volunteer form to present.
Teacher Appreciation Week - May 4th - 8th |
Teacher Appreciation Week will take place May 4th - 8th. We need your help in showing our teachers love and appreciation! Words of affirmation are often the BEST way to make a teacher's heart SOAR. We have created this Pocahontas Teacher/Staff Shoutout Form. Please complete the form for any staff member who has positively impacted you and/or your student.
We will display lots of the comments during Hox News Announcements throughout Teacher Appreciation Week. Additionally, each teacher will receive a copy of any of the notes that are specific to them.
8th Grade Event Reminders |
8th Grade End-of-the-Year Preparations
8th grade families, as we prepare for the end of the year festivities that celebrate our 8th graders, we need your help!
Please submit pictures of your 8th grader. See the ParentSquare message linked here for details.
We want to make sure all names are pronounced correctly at the SOAR ceremony. Please share name pronunciation information using the ParentSquare form linked here.
8th Grade Dates to Note:
8th Grade End-Of-Year Field Trip Info |
Dear 8th Grade Families,
Get ready to celebrate! 🎉 On Tuesday, May 27, 2026, our 8th grade students will wrap up their middle school journey with an unforgettable end-of-year field trip aboard the Spirit of Norfolk! This exciting cruise is a perfect way to celebrate all their hard work and create lasting memories together.
Curious about the boat? Take a look here: https://www.cityexperiences.com/norfolk/city-cruises/our-fleet/spirit-of-norfolk/
🚌 Departure & Return
🚢 Cruise Details
🌊 What will we be doing?!?
Students will enjoy:
The ship also features climate-controlled dining areas and outdoor decks for sightseeing!
📝 Permission Slips
💲 Cost & Payment
Important:
🚫 Behavior Expectations
To attend, students must remain in good standing:
We are so excited to celebrate our amazing 8th graders with this special experience—it’s going to be a fantastic day! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Dr. Flanagan
Online Economics & Personal Finance (EPF) through Longwood University |
Who: Rising 9-12th grade students (Rising freshmen and sophomore students are required to have at least a 3.0 GPA and must have successfully completed Algebra I. Rising seniors and juniors do not have a minimum GPA requirement.)
Summer Session June 22 - July 25, 2026. Registration will open in mid-March and close on June 6, 2025. Tuition: $50. If you're new to LU, click "Sign Up"—if you already have a profile, just sign in. * Students have the option to take their W!SE exam on Longwood.
Additional information about the course, cost, and enrollment requirements can be found at http://www.longwood.edu/personalfinance/.
Economics and Personal Finance is a 4-week rigorous, mathematically intensive course covering economics and personal finance that may require students to spend up to 6 hours daily to succeed. The course satisfies the state’s economics and personal finance requirements as well as the online experience and certification requirements for high school graduation. The W!SE Financial Literacy Certification exam is administered in the course. Students will receive 3 hours of college credit for successfully completing this class.
Required course text: Personal Finance, Turning Money Into Wealth, 7th edition (an earlier edition can be purchased for cost savings)
Required course calculator: Any graphing or financial calculator (Texas Instruments BAII+ is recommended).
Spring Sports - Support out Teams! |
Our Spring Sports Teams are off to a great start!! Teams are working hard and experiencing lots of success!
Join us in cheering on our Hawks at their games/matches this week:
Soccer, Baseball, Softball, and Tennis - Monday, April 20th vs. Quioccasin @ Quioccasin
Wednesday, April 22ne vs. Tuckahoe @ Tuckahoe
Track - Monday, April 20th - Quad Meet @ Freeman High School
*Games and matches are scheduled to begin at 5 PM. Start time depends on the visiting team and the officials arrival time.
Godwin Dance Team Tryouts
Meet in the small gym from 4:15PM-7:00PM.
Monday, May 4th - Jazz/Pom
Tuesday, May 5th - Hip Hop
Wednesday, May 6th - Jazz/Pom
Thursday, May 7th - Hip Hop
Friday, May 8th - Review Day & Auditions
Please plan to attend the entire week so you can fully learn the choreography and technique. Wear athletic, school-appropriate clothing (no jeans) and come with a positive attitude.