Dates to Note |
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
Tuesday, May 19th - 8th Grade Art Showcase
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
Previously Shared SOL Information |
Tuesday, May 12th is our Science SOL administration day. All 8th graders and 7th graders in Advanced Physical Science will take the Science SOL. 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.
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.
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 18th-22nd. See the schedule below.
If you and/or your student have specific questions about the final, please contact the teacher, as they can provide details specific to their course.
Tuesday, May 19th - Blocks 1 and 3
Wednesday, May 20th - Blocks 5 and 7
Thursday, May 21st - Blocks 2 and 4
Friday, May 22nd - Blocks 6 and 8
8th Grade Dates to Note:
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 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.
Library Book Collection - All 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 school library books as soon as possible.
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!
May is Mental Health Awareness Month |
HCPS joins the nation in recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month. Check out the resources for things you and your student can discuss together.
Mental Health & Wellness information sessions hosted by Henrico County Public Schools and Capaz+IT. Events are free & lunch will be provided.
In these sessions, participants will:
Learn parenting tips to support your child to succeed at school
Learn how mental health affects your community
Become a mental health advocate in your community
Join a safe space to ask questions and connect with others
Earn a certificate as a health advocate
Learn about valuable mental health and wellness resources available to your and your family at Henrico Schools and beyond.
Find a session and register at hcps.info/MHSessions
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 worker, 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.
Rising 7th Grade Vaccination Reminder |
Families, thank you for your efforts in following the HCPS Vaccination Policy. As a reminder, ALL rising 7th graders must receive a Tdap and Meningo vaccination before beginning 7th grade. We will begin notifying families of students for whom we do not have vaccination information this week.
Please call our clinic if you have specific questions.
Spring Sports - Support out Teams! |
Our Spring Sports Teams have worked hard and represent Pocahontas well!! This week, they finish their last game/match of the season! Each team experienced successes and lots of growth! Huge shoutout to our baseball team for being undefeated in their regular season and winning the division!
Join us in cheering on our Hawks at their games/matches this week:
Soccer, Baseball, Softball, and Tennis -
Monday, May 11th @ Pocahontas
Track
Wednesday, May 13th @ Highland Springs High School - start time is 5:30*
*Games and matches are scheduled to begin at 5 PM. Start time depends on the visiting team and the officials arrival time.