Dates to Note |
May 4th - May 8th - Teacher Appreciation Week
Monday, May 4th - Spring Beginner Band and Chorus Concert at 7 PM
Wednesday, May 6th - Math SOL Test Administration
Thursday, May 7th - Intermediate and Advanced Band Concert @ 7PM
Friday, May 8th - IRW SOL Test Administration (8th Grade Only)
Tuesday, May 12th - Science SOL Administration (Physical Science and Earth Science Only)
Thursday, May 14th - Chorus Concert @ 7PM
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
May 21st - 22nd - Computer and Charger Collection
Thursday, May 21st - Strings Concert @ 7PM
Monday, May 25th - Memorial Day - No School
Thursday, May 28th - 8th Grade Soar Ceremony at Godwin High School
Friday, May 29th - Last Day of School; Half Day (Early Release @ 12:15), Rally Day
Library Book Collection - Books Due By May 8th |
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 8.
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 grade level Field Day activities during the last week of school.
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!
SOL Testing Information
Per VDOE requirements, we will administer several SOL tests this spring.
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.
Previously Shared SOL Information |
Wednesday is an important SOL administration days! Please be sure your student is present and ready to test! We appreciate your help with having students ready to show their learning!
Looking for information about how to see your student's SOL scores? Check out the HCPS Binder Issue from Friday, April 10th.
Please review the SOL/EOC ParentSquare message from April 9th (linked here) for details about how teachers will enter an SOL participation grade in the gradebook.
On Wednesday, April 22nd, 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.
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.
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.
8th Grade Dance Permission Forms |
All 8th graders should have received a permission slip for the 8th grade dance! The permission slips were handed out in Advisory.
Completed permission slip forms must be submitted to the student's Advisory teacher by Thursday, May 14th.
Need a copy of the permission slip? Click here.
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.
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:
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)