Additionally, please remind your student that if they consume a beverage in a classroom, it should be from a container with a lid. There has been an increase of spills in classrooms because students are drinking out of cans that cannot be closed securely.

All students should either be bus riders, car riders, or walkers. All walkers and car riders must exit the building through the school's main entrance during dismissal.

Please call our clinic if you have specific questions.

Math (Course 1 ) - Monday, May 12th

Science (Physical Sci and Earth Sci) - Tuesday, May 13th

Math* (Course 2, PreAlgebra) - Wednesday, May 14th

*Algebra and Geometry SOL scores became available to schools Friday evening. We will spend Monday solidifying the remediation and retake plan for these subjects. As soon as we have a concrete plan, we will share it with the participants.

Looking for information about how to see your student's SOL scores? Check out the ParentSquare message from Friday, April 18th.

Please review the SOL/EOC ParentSquare message from March 27th (linked here) for details about how teachers will enter an SOL participation grade in the gradebook. 

On Monday, April 14th, we also sent a message seeking permission for your student to participate in remediation and retakes if they qualify. Please complete the form attached to that message - click here to easily access the message and form.

High School Course Final Exam Information

Students in High School Credit classes (Algebra, Geometry, World History, Earth Science, Art I, Independent Living, Spanish/French I or II, Tech Foundations, and/or Intro to Game Design) will take their final exams the week of May 19th-23rd. See the schedule below.

If you or your student have specific questions about the final, please contact the teacher as they can provide details specific to their course.

Final Exams Schedule
May 19 - Blocks 1 & 3
May 20 - Blocks 5 & 7
May 21 - Blocks 2 & 4
May 22 - Blocks 6 & 8
May 23 - Make-ups (Chorus field trip to Busch Gardens)

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!

The PTA is excited to host the 8th Grade Celebration on Friday, May 16th! We need parent volunteers. Please sign-up using this 2025 8th Grade Celebration Sign-Up Genius.

Huge shoutout to Sweets by the Little Red Hen for giving our PTA a discount on cookies for students at the 8th grade dance. Check the company out on Instagram - @Sweetsbythelittleredhen!

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:

Do you have clothing items you are ready to donate? Please use the Clothing to Cash bin located in the Pocahontas Middle School parking lot. The Clothing to Cash School Program is designed to fundraise for our school by collecting new and gently used clothes, shoes and textiles. For each pound of materials donated to the program, the school earns money that is put towards student and staff recognition and incentives.

Library Book Collection - All Library Books Due

As we near the end of the school year, it is important that every book in the Pocahontas library is accounted for. Please remind your student to return all their library books by the final due date of Friday, May 9.

If their book has been permanently lost, the student will receive a bill for the replacement cost of the book. This bill may be paid by cash or check made out to Pocahontas Middle School.

Students with outstanding books and/or bills on their account will not be allowed to participate in the Field Day event during the last week of school (5/28).

All questions can be directed to the Pocahontas librarian, Ms. Walker (mawalker3@henrico.k12.va.us)  Thank you so much for your help in getting all our books back to the library!

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

HCPS joins the nation in recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month. Check out the calendar below for activities you and your student can do together!

HCPS Summer Wellness Fest - Wednesday, May 14th from 5-7 PM at the Oak Avenue Complex - Make this summer your family’s best ever! Families and students are invited to an evening of interactive activities focused on supporting mental wellness during the summer break. Explore fun ways to stay balanced and healthy, with experiences, prizes and giveaways from our community partners — all designed to help make this summer a healthier, happier one!

The Oak Avenue Complex, 15 S. Oak Ave., Highland Springs, VA 23223

Pocahontas is here to Help! - As the end of the school year approaches, our students may feel excited and anxious. Those feelings can manifest in many ways; some students may act out while others become withdrawn. 

If your student is struggling in any way, our amazing school counselors, school psychologists, school social workers and administrators are here to help. We can work with individual students and families to connect them with school and community resources. Through our partner Care Solace, students and families also have 24-hour access to a multilingual team to help research community mental health care options on your behalf that match your needs and preferences and quickly secure appointments for you. The service is FREE regardless of whether or not you have insurance. 

If you have questions, concerns or need assistance, access Care Solace online at https://caresolace.com/site/henricocps or contact the school by calling (804) 364-0830. More details about Care Solace are below!

Working together, we can ensure a safe and strong end to the school year for all students.

HCPS Partnership with Care Solace

With a network of over 560,000 providers and services, Care Solace will help you find the right help at the right time, 24/7/365, at no cost to you. They will connect you with providers accepting all medical insurances, including Medicaid, Medicare, and sliding scale options for those without insurance.

You can access Care Solace services in three ways:

No matter what you’re experiencing, there is hope and help. We are confident that our new partnership with Care Solace will help us build a healthier, more vibrant school community.

If you have a life-threatening emergency, please call 9-1-1 or the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 9-8-8. Care Solace is not an emergency response service or mental health services provider.

French Summer Trip - Summer 2026

If your child or your family is interested in traveling to France with Madame Snyder in June 2026, there’s still time to enroll! This year’s trip is open to all Pocahontas students and their families. I’ve linked the trip itinerary, with all the details, the dates, the cities and the cost of the trip.

The early bird deadline for the 2026 trip to France is May 30th, 2025. Click here to complete the enrollment form online today and receive an early bird discount of $200! The early-bird discount is valid for participants that register on or before May 30, 2025. If you are unable to make the deposit payment in full, please reach out to the Customer Support Team at Forum by Prométour as they may be able to arrange a payment plan that works for you. You can reach them by email support@forumbyprometour.com . Vive la France!!!

PTA Volunteers Needed

PTA Volunteers Needed for 2025-26!

Many of our PTA Board members are graduating this year, and we are looking for some new volunteers! 

Open board include: Treasurer, VP Ways/Means, VP Membership, VP Volunteers & Communication, and we also need volunteers for our Hospitality and 8th Grade party committee. 

If you would like more information, please email us at PocaPTA@gmail.com!

8th Grade Celebration Volunteers

The PTA is excited to host the 8th Grade Celebration on Friday, May 16th! We need parent volunteers. Please sign-up using this 2025 8th Grade Celebration Sign-Up Genius.

8th Grade Art Show

Thursday, May 15
5:30-7:00pm
Pocahontas Middle School cafeteria

All 8th grade artists at Pocahontas Middle have been asked to submit their favorite piece of personal artwork to present in the Annual 8th Grade Art Show. Family and friends are invited to come and enjoy light refreshments, beautiful artwork, and good people. Come dressed comfortably.

The Power of Possibility

Henrico Theatre
305 E Nine Mile Rd
May 12, 2025 at 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Deep Run Golf Team Interest Form

Summer Camp Offerings

Visit tinyurl.com/HenricoSCC for information of Henrico CTE Summer Career Camps.
Visit https://cte.henricoschools.us/o/hwcd/page/teen-summer-fire-academy for more information of the Henrico Teen Summer Fire Academy.

Virginia State University hosts the US Army Educational Outreach Program's Unite STEAM L.I.T. (Leaders in Training) program, a four week experience for rising 9th-11th grade students. Its purpose is to encourage students to pursue college majors and careers in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) related fields. Visit the USAEOP website for details, and to find the information on how to apply. Applicants will need to provide an academic transcript and a short essay.

Virginia State University also hosts the Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers program, which aims to empower middle school students in under-resourced communities to explore STEM subjects, learn problem-solving skills and gain exposure to career opportunities in technology fields. Participating students will receive mentorship, access to next-gen technology and hands-on training connected to real-world challenges. The initiative provides engaging programming where 6th-8th grade students can learn design thinking, 3D printing, augmented reality, and social entrepreneurship. No prior knowledge or experience is required. Register here.

OBAP ACE Academy - The Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP)'s Aerospace Career Education (ACE) Academy provides middle and high school youth with exposure to opportunities in aerospace through week-long summer academies. Students age 13-18 will learn the history and fundamentals of flight, tour military bases, airport operations, and aviation museums, and experience hands-on flight in this life-changing summer academy. Register here by June 8 for the June 23-27 academy ($150 participation fee).