School Delay: Due to road conditions, The Pocahontas Area Community School District will have a 2 hour late start on Monday November 10th.
Reminder for next Tuesday:
🇺🇸 Honoring the Brave 🇺🇸
Join us for the Pocahontas Area Veterans Day Program on Tuesday, November 11th at 10:00 AM in the HS/MS Gym.
The program is open to the public, and we invite all veterans, families, and community members to attend as we honor those who have served our country.
Following the program, cookies for veterans and guests will be provided by our Middle School Baking Class.
We look forward to celebrating and showing our appreciation together!
🇺🇸 Honoring the Brave 🇺🇸
Join us for the Pocahontas Area Veterans Day Program on Tuesday, November 11th at 10:00 AM in the HS/MS Gym.
The program is open to the public, and we invite all veterans, families, and community members to attend as we honor those who have served our country.
Following the program, cookies for veterans and guests will be provided by our Middle School Baking Class.
We look forward to celebrating and showing our appreciation together!
🏈 Pocahontas Area Football — Academic All-District Honorees 🏈
Congratulations to the following Pocahontas Area Student-Athletes who have earned Academic All-District honors!
To qualify, Student-Athletes must be a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior and have achieved a 3.50 GPA or higher at the end of the previous school year.
Honorees:
• Jack Gerdes – 12th Grade
• Collin Dreith – 12th Grade
• Kellen Kinkade – 12th Grade
• Isaiah Dolan – 10th Grade
• Blake Bunda – 10th Grade
• Gabe Halligan – 10th Grade
• Karson Welander – 10th Grade
• Xander Small – 10th Grade
• Adam Marsh – 10th Grade
Manager:
• Lincoln Johnson – 12th Grade
Congratulations to these Student-Athletes for their hard work and commitment both on the field and in the classroom!
Congratulations to the following Pocahontas Area Student-Athletes who have earned Academic All-District honors!
To qualify, Student-Athletes must be a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior and have achieved a 3.50 GPA or higher at the end of the previous school year.
Honorees:
• Jack Gerdes – 12th Grade
• Collin Dreith – 12th Grade
• Kellen Kinkade – 12th Grade
• Isaiah Dolan – 10th Grade
• Blake Bunda – 10th Grade
• Gabe Halligan – 10th Grade
• Karson Welander – 10th Grade
• Xander Small – 10th Grade
• Adam Marsh – 10th Grade
Manager:
• Lincoln Johnson – 12th Grade
Congratulations to these Student-Athletes for their hard work and commitment both on the field and in the classroom!
🇺🇸 Join Us for Veterans Day! 🇺🇸
Pocahontas Area will hold its annual Veterans Day Program on Tuesday, November 11th, at 10:00 AM in the HS/MS Gymnasium.
This program is open to the public, and our elementary students from PAC and PCS will be joining us to honor and recognize the men and women who have served our country.
We warmly invite all veterans, families, and community members to attend and show their support. Let’s come together as a community to celebrate and thank those who have sacrificed for our freedom!
Pocahontas Area will hold its annual Veterans Day Program on Tuesday, November 11th, at 10:00 AM in the HS/MS Gymnasium.
This program is open to the public, and our elementary students from PAC and PCS will be joining us to honor and recognize the men and women who have served our country.
We warmly invite all veterans, families, and community members to attend and show their support. Let’s come together as a community to celebrate and thank those who have sacrificed for our freedom!
FCCLA members are selling fun socks! For every 6 pairs of socks sold, a free pair is donated to someone in need in our school and community. FCCLA members will have the socks available in the lunchroom tonight during conferences. Thanks for your support!
Congratulations to Alayna Kakacek — Twin Lakes 3rd Team All-Conference Volleyball!
PAC Winter Athletics — Start Dates & Registration Reminder
Start Dates:
Nov. 3: MS Boys & Girls Basketball, HS Girls Wrestling
Nov. 10: HS Girls Basketball
Nov. 17: HS Boys & Girls Bowling, HS Boys Basketball, HS Boys Wrestling
After New Year: MS Boys & Girls Wrestling
🎯 Registration Reminder:
All Middle School and High School participants must be registered before the first practice to be cleared.
✅ Current/Updated Physical
✅ Concussion Form
🔗 Registration Links
Pocahontas Area Activity Registration Page:
https://manager.gobound.com/registration/ia/school/pocahontas/family
Step-by-Step Registration Instructions:
https://intercom.help/boundhq/en/articles/7934242-registering-your-student-for-activities
Questions? Please contact:
Lincoln Vorba, Activities Director
📧 lvorba@pocahontas.k12.ia.us
📞 (712) 335-4848 – ext. 2802
Congratulations to Karson Welander – 1A District 2 Special Teams Player of the Year!
1A District 2 All-District Football Recognition – Pocahontas Area Football
1st Team
Offense:
OL: Adam Marsh (10th)
Utility: Karson Welander (10th)
2nd Team
Offense:
QB: Blake Bunda (10th)
WR: Christian Valenzuela (12th)
Utility: Xander Small (10th)
Defense:
DL: Kaden Fulkerth (12th)
Honorable Mention
Offense:
RB: Logan Shiflett (12th)
Defense:
LB: Kellen Kinkade (12th)
Specialty/Utility:
LB: Jack Gerdes (12th)
Congratulations to all! #PACPride
1st Team
Offense:
OL: Adam Marsh (10th)
Utility: Karson Welander (10th)
2nd Team
Offense:
QB: Blake Bunda (10th)
WR: Christian Valenzuela (12th)
Utility: Xander Small (10th)
Defense:
DL: Kaden Fulkerth (12th)
Honorable Mention
Offense:
RB: Logan Shiflett (12th)
Defense:
LB: Kellen Kinkade (12th)
Specialty/Utility:
LB: Jack Gerdes (12th)
Congratulations to all! #PACPride
📣✨ **Early Out Reminder!** ✨📣
Hey PAC families! 👋
Just a heads up! Tuesday, Oct. 28th and Thursday, Oct. 30th are early out days! 🕑 Students will be dismissed at 2:19 PM instead of 3:19 PM so our teachers can meet with families during conferences (3–7 PM). 💬📚
✅ We WILL have school on Friday, Oct. 31st! 🎃
💪❤️ #PACProud #EarlyOut #ConferenceWeek
Hey PAC families! 👋
Just a heads up! Tuesday, Oct. 28th and Thursday, Oct. 30th are early out days! 🕑 Students will be dismissed at 2:19 PM instead of 3:19 PM so our teachers can meet with families during conferences (3–7 PM). 💬📚
✅ We WILL have school on Friday, Oct. 31st! 🎃
💪❤️ #PACProud #EarlyOut #ConferenceWeek
Postseason Cross Country - 2A SQM is underway at Eagle Grove!
Go PAC!
Pocahontas Area September Student-Athletes of the Month
As the fall season continues, we’re proud to recognize our September Student-Athletes of the Month! These individuals have demonstrated exceptional effort, leadership, and dedication — both in competition and in the classroom.
Boys Cross Country – Julio Valenzuela
"Julio has been our rock at practices. He is steady, works hard, and pushes himself. As a result, Julio has seen a lot of success and his times dropping over and over throughout the year." – Coach Robert Maske
Girls Cross Country – Natalie Sommerlot
"Natalie has consistently pushed herself throughout the year, seeing almost 5 minutes of improvement from the start of the season until now. Natalie is also our first multi-week 20-mile runner!" – Coach Robert Maske
Football – Adam Marsh
"Adam has had a great football season on the field. His work ethic and leadership have been awesome to watch. He continues to do the right things to make himself a better athlete and student." – Coach Mike Ehn
Volleyball – Alayna Kakacek
"Alayna has been a tremendous role model all season. She has a fantastic work ethic and wants to improve every day. Alayna has worked hard the last half of the season on mixing up her attacks from the middle. She sees the floor very well and can put the ball down based on what the defense is giving her. One of her goals this season was to stay on the floor all six rotations—she accomplished that goal." – Coach Susan Oehlertz
As the fall season continues, we’re proud to recognize our September Student-Athletes of the Month! These individuals have demonstrated exceptional effort, leadership, and dedication — both in competition and in the classroom.
Boys Cross Country – Julio Valenzuela
"Julio has been our rock at practices. He is steady, works hard, and pushes himself. As a result, Julio has seen a lot of success and his times dropping over and over throughout the year." – Coach Robert Maske
Girls Cross Country – Natalie Sommerlot
"Natalie has consistently pushed herself throughout the year, seeing almost 5 minutes of improvement from the start of the season until now. Natalie is also our first multi-week 20-mile runner!" – Coach Robert Maske
Football – Adam Marsh
"Adam has had a great football season on the field. His work ethic and leadership have been awesome to watch. He continues to do the right things to make himself a better athlete and student." – Coach Mike Ehn
Volleyball – Alayna Kakacek
"Alayna has been a tremendous role model all season. She has a fantastic work ethic and wants to improve every day. Alayna has worked hard the last half of the season on mixing up her attacks from the middle. She sees the floor very well and can put the ball down based on what the defense is giving her. One of her goals this season was to stay on the floor all six rotations—she accomplished that goal." – Coach Susan Oehlertz
🎯 PAC Winter Activity Registration
Parents/guardians — please make sure your child (Middle School and High School) is registered for winter activities if they plan to participate in Boys/Girls Basketball, Boys/Girls Bowling, or Boys/Girls Wrestling for the 2025–2026 season.
To be cleared to practice or compete, the following must be completed as part of the registration process:
✅ Current/Updated Physical
✅ Concussion Form
🔗 Registration Links
Pocahontas Area Activity Registration Page:
https://manager.gobound.com/registration/ia/school/pocahontas/family
Step-by-Step Registration Instructions:
https://intercom.help/boundhq/en/articles/7934242-registering-your-student-for-activities
Questions?
Please contact:
Lincoln Vorba, Activities Director
📧 lvorba@pocahontas.k12.ia.us
📞 (712) 335-4848 – ext. 2802
Parents/guardians — please make sure your child (Middle School and High School) is registered for winter activities if they plan to participate in Boys/Girls Basketball, Boys/Girls Bowling, or Boys/Girls Wrestling for the 2025–2026 season.
To be cleared to practice or compete, the following must be completed as part of the registration process:
✅ Current/Updated Physical
✅ Concussion Form
🔗 Registration Links
Pocahontas Area Activity Registration Page:
https://manager.gobound.com/registration/ia/school/pocahontas/family
Step-by-Step Registration Instructions:
https://intercom.help/boundhq/en/articles/7934242-registering-your-student-for-activities
Questions?
Please contact:
Lincoln Vorba, Activities Director
📧 lvorba@pocahontas.k12.ia.us
📞 (712) 335-4848 – ext. 2802
🚨MEET DAY INFORMATION🚨
👟 Varsity Cross Country
📅 October 23
🆚 IGHSAU/IHSAA State Qualifier
📍 Eagle Grove Golf Course
⌚️ Girls – 4:00 PM | Boys – 4:40 PM
🏁 Live Results: https://results.aatiming.com/meets/58316
👟 Varsity Cross Country
📅 October 23
🆚 IGHSAU/IHSAA State Qualifier
📍 Eagle Grove Golf Course
⌚️ Girls – 4:00 PM | Boys – 4:40 PM
🏁 Live Results: https://results.aatiming.com/meets/58316
Congratulations to Halee Hauswirth (Class of 2026) on her commitment to continue her academic and softball career at Iowa Central Community College!
We’re proud of Halee’s hard work and dedication both on and off the field. Best of luck to Halee as she takes the next step in her journey!
We’re proud of Halee’s hard work and dedication both on and off the field. Best of luck to Halee as she takes the next step in her journey!
We're thrilled to announce the new app for PAC School District!
It's everything PAC School District, in your pocket.
Download for Android https://aptg.co/rV493f
Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/b5l312
It's everything PAC School District, in your pocket.
Download for Android https://aptg.co/rV493f
Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/b5l312
Here are the 2025 Fall Varsity Sports Schedules!
We can’t wait to watch our athletes compete and proudly represent themselves, their teams, and our communities.
LET’S GO PAC!
Full schedules: https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/pocahontas
#PACPride #PACStrong
We can’t wait to watch our athletes compete and proudly represent themselves, their teams, and our communities.
LET’S GO PAC!
Full schedules: https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/pocahontas
#PACPride #PACStrong
We can't wait to see you!
Open Practices & PAC Athletic Booster Club Yard Sign Pickup
On Friday, August 22nd, the PAC High School Football and Volleyball teams will be holding Open Practices for the public to attend!
🏈 Football — Open Practice at 5:15 PM at the Pocahontas Area Football Field
🏐 Volleyball — Open Practice at 5:00 PM in the PAC High School Gymnasium
🔥 PAC Athletic Booster Club Yard Sign Pickup 🔥
The PAC Athletic Booster Club will be distributing yard signs for all members during these open practices. If you’re a Booster Club member, don’t miss the chance to pick up your sign and proudly display your PAC pride in your yard! ❤️🖤
On Friday, August 22nd, the PAC High School Football and Volleyball teams will be holding Open Practices for the public to attend!
🏈 Football — Open Practice at 5:15 PM at the Pocahontas Area Football Field
🏐 Volleyball — Open Practice at 5:00 PM in the PAC High School Gymnasium
🔥 PAC Athletic Booster Club Yard Sign Pickup 🔥
The PAC Athletic Booster Club will be distributing yard signs for all members during these open practices. If you’re a Booster Club member, don’t miss the chance to pick up your sign and proudly display your PAC pride in your yard! ❤️🖤
