🚨 MEET CANCELED 🚨
Due to low temperatures and high winds expected later today, Denison has canceled tonight’s Monarch Relays.
HS Girls Track & Field will practice as normal after school today.
Thank you for your understanding, and please stay tuned for any additional updates.
Due to low temperatures and high winds expected later today, Denison has canceled tonight’s Monarch Relays.
HS Girls Track & Field will practice as normal after school today.
Thank you for your understanding, and please stay tuned for any additional updates.
🎉 Pocahontas Area Prom – Important Reminders 🎉
📌 All Prom Forms Are Due Wednesday, April 8
— NO exceptions
✔️ Prom RSVP
✔️ After Prom Sign-Up (1 per person)
✔️ Out-of-Town Guest Forms
📍 All forms should be turned in to the HS Office
🇫🇷 Prom: A Night in France
📅 Saturday, April 18, 2026
📩 Questions? Contact Ms. Benson
mbenson@pocahontas.k12.ia.us
📌 All Prom Forms Are Due Wednesday, April 8
— NO exceptions
✔️ Prom RSVP
✔️ After Prom Sign-Up (1 per person)
✔️ Out-of-Town Guest Forms
📍 All forms should be turned in to the HS Office
🇫🇷 Prom: A Night in France
📅 Saturday, April 18, 2026
📩 Questions? Contact Ms. Benson
mbenson@pocahontas.k12.ia.us
🚨 MEET DAY INFORMATION 🚨
👟 Varsity Girls Track & Field
📅 Tuesday, March 31
🆚 Monarch Relays
📍 Denison High School
⌚️ Field Events – 4:00 PM / Running Events – 4:30 PM
Good luck to our Pocahontas Area Student-Athletes! 🔴⚫
👟 Varsity Girls Track & Field
📅 Tuesday, March 31
🆚 Monarch Relays
📍 Denison High School
⌚️ Field Events – 4:00 PM / Running Events – 4:30 PM
Good luck to our Pocahontas Area Student-Athletes! 🔴⚫
PAC Weekly Activities Schedule
Week of March 30–April 5
📅 Schedule:
https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/pocahontasarea/calendar
🎟️ Tickets:
https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/pocahontasarea/tickets
📺 Watch (Hudl Fan):
https://fan.hudl.com/pocahontas-area
#PocahontasArea #PACpride
Week of March 30–April 5
📅 Schedule:
https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/pocahontasarea/calendar
🎟️ Tickets:
https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/pocahontasarea/tickets
📺 Watch (Hudl Fan):
https://fan.hudl.com/pocahontas-area
#PocahontasArea #PACpride
🚨 MEET DAY INFORMATION 🚨
👟 Varsity Boys Track & Field
📅 Monday, March 30
🆚 Chelsey Henkenius Early Bird Meet
📍 South Central Calhoun High School
⌚️ Field Events – 4:30 PM / Running Events – 5:15 PM
Good luck to our Pocahontas Area Student-Athletes! 🔴⚫
👟 Varsity Boys Track & Field
📅 Monday, March 30
🆚 Chelsey Henkenius Early Bird Meet
📍 South Central Calhoun High School
⌚️ Field Events – 4:30 PM / Running Events – 5:15 PM
Good luck to our Pocahontas Area Student-Athletes! 🔴⚫
PAC hosted "What if?", the first ever Lakeland TAG Innovation Fair on Saturday. TAG students from area schools presented projects of their ideas that would improve every day life to local volunteer judges.
Participants from PAC included MS students Kendall Haberl, Olivia and Thomas Maske. Kendall's project was a prototype for improvement crutches. Thomas and Olivia presented their idea of a new and improved MS program.
Several MS/HS students attended or helped with the event such as Table Top Games providing activities for participants and FCS classes providing breakfast and snacks for the morning. Olivia and Thomas Maske placed in the top 3 of all the projects, earning a $300 prize! The event was an overall success and provided a great way to showcase student work. Thanks Mr. Sommers for all of his hard work organizing this event!
Participants from PAC included MS students Kendall Haberl, Olivia and Thomas Maske. Kendall's project was a prototype for improvement crutches. Thomas and Olivia presented their idea of a new and improved MS program.
Several MS/HS students attended or helped with the event such as Table Top Games providing activities for participants and FCS classes providing breakfast and snacks for the morning. Olivia and Thomas Maske placed in the top 3 of all the projects, earning a $300 prize! The event was an overall success and provided a great way to showcase student work. Thanks Mr. Sommers for all of his hard work organizing this event!
School Radon Results - 2026.03.26
Recently, the Pocahontas Area Community School District completed the process of testing its Elementary school, District Office/Regional Learning Center and Transportation Building for radon. We recently received good news: Our test results came back below the U.S. The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) advised radon action level of 4.0 pCi/L. This means we now have peace of mind that our students, staff and community are learning in spaces that are as safe as possible from radon.
What is radon and why does it matter? Radon gas cannot be seen, smelled or tasted, and moves upward through cracks and other openings in the foundations of buildings from the soil under a building. In the United States, radon is the leading cause of lung cancer deaths among nonsmokers.
The State of Iowa requires radon testing at least once every 5 years for all Iowa public school attendance centers, licensed preschools and licensed child care centers.
To learn how to accurately do the initial radon testing ourselves, we saved taxpayer dollars by receiving training from the School Radon Training & Support System facilitated by Energy Association of Iowa Schools (EAIS). If we would have found elevated radon in our school, EAIS would have coached us through the process of fixing it. EAIS also helped us proactively place our school building on a multi-year rotating radon test schedule so we can continue to ensure radon safety in the future.
For most students and staff, research suggests that schools are actually the second largest contributor to radon exposure. The home is likely to be the most significant source of radon exposure. Please test your home for radon and if necessary, take action to reduce the risk of lung cancer by reducing elevated radon concentrations.
If you have questions regarding radon testing for PACSD, please feel free to contact Robert Boley, superintendent, at 712-335-4848. More information regarding residential radon testing can be found at www.epa.gov/radon.
Recently, the Pocahontas Area Community School District completed the process of testing its Elementary school, District Office/Regional Learning Center and Transportation Building for radon. We recently received good news: Our test results came back below the U.S. The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) advised radon action level of 4.0 pCi/L. This means we now have peace of mind that our students, staff and community are learning in spaces that are as safe as possible from radon.
What is radon and why does it matter? Radon gas cannot be seen, smelled or tasted, and moves upward through cracks and other openings in the foundations of buildings from the soil under a building. In the United States, radon is the leading cause of lung cancer deaths among nonsmokers.
The State of Iowa requires radon testing at least once every 5 years for all Iowa public school attendance centers, licensed preschools and licensed child care centers.
To learn how to accurately do the initial radon testing ourselves, we saved taxpayer dollars by receiving training from the School Radon Training & Support System facilitated by Energy Association of Iowa Schools (EAIS). If we would have found elevated radon in our school, EAIS would have coached us through the process of fixing it. EAIS also helped us proactively place our school building on a multi-year rotating radon test schedule so we can continue to ensure radon safety in the future.
For most students and staff, research suggests that schools are actually the second largest contributor to radon exposure. The home is likely to be the most significant source of radon exposure. Please test your home for radon and if necessary, take action to reduce the risk of lung cancer by reducing elevated radon concentrations.
If you have questions regarding radon testing for PACSD, please feel free to contact Robert Boley, superintendent, at 712-335-4848. More information regarding residential radon testing can be found at www.epa.gov/radon.
Pocahontas Area Track & Field is looking for volunteers to help at our upcoming home meets this spring!
It truly takes a team effort to host a successful track meet, and we rely on the support of our parents and community to make these events possible for our student-athletes.
We are in need of help with:
• Field events (long jump, high jump, shot put, discus)
• Relay exchange judges
• Hurdles
• Starting blocks
- Ticket Takers
No experience is needed—we will show you everything you need to know! Your willingness to help plays a huge role in creating a great experience for our athletes and keeping our meets running smoothly.
📅 Home Meet Dates:
• April 21 – High School Girls
• April 24 – High School Boys
• April 30 – Middle School Coed
• May 5 – High School Coed (Conference Meet)
If you are willing to help at one (or more!) meets, please comment below, message directly, or contact:
Mr. Lincoln Vorba
📞 (712) 335-4848
📧 lvorba@pocahontas.k12.ia.us
Thank you for your continued support of Pocahontas Area Track & Field—we truly appreciate it!
It truly takes a team effort to host a successful track meet, and we rely on the support of our parents and community to make these events possible for our student-athletes.
We are in need of help with:
• Field events (long jump, high jump, shot put, discus)
• Relay exchange judges
• Hurdles
• Starting blocks
- Ticket Takers
No experience is needed—we will show you everything you need to know! Your willingness to help plays a huge role in creating a great experience for our athletes and keeping our meets running smoothly.
📅 Home Meet Dates:
• April 21 – High School Girls
• April 24 – High School Boys
• April 30 – Middle School Coed
• May 5 – High School Coed (Conference Meet)
If you are willing to help at one (or more!) meets, please comment below, message directly, or contact:
Mr. Lincoln Vorba
📞 (712) 335-4848
📧 lvorba@pocahontas.k12.ia.us
Thank you for your continued support of Pocahontas Area Track & Field—we truly appreciate it!
Mark Your Calendars!
🚨 MEET DAY 🚨
👟 Varsity Boys & Girls Track & Field
📅 Tuesday, March 24
🆚 Wartburg College Co-Ed High School Invitational Indoor Meet
📍 Wartburg College – 100 Wartburg Boulevard, W Bremer Ave, Waverly, IA 50677
⌚ 2:00 PM
📲 Live Results: https://results.wayzatatiming.com/meets/64225
👟 Varsity Boys & Girls Track & Field
📅 Tuesday, March 24
🆚 Wartburg College Co-Ed High School Invitational Indoor Meet
📍 Wartburg College – 100 Wartburg Boulevard, W Bremer Ave, Waverly, IA 50677
⌚ 2:00 PM
📲 Live Results: https://results.wayzatatiming.com/meets/64225
PAC has 7 FCCLA members attending the Iowa State FCCLA Student Leadership Conference this week in Cedar Rapids. All members are competing in STAR events such as Event Management, Public Policy, Career Investigation, and Chapter Service projects.
🎓 National Honor Society Induction Ceremony
Please join us as we recognize and celebrate our newest National Honor Society members!
📅 Monday, March 23
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Pocahontas Area High School Gymnasium
We look forward to honoring the hard work, leadership, and achievements of our students
Please join us as we recognize and celebrate our newest National Honor Society members!
📅 Monday, March 23
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Pocahontas Area High School Gymnasium
We look forward to honoring the hard work, leadership, and achievements of our students
PAC Weekly Activities Schedule
Week of March 23–29
📅 Schedule:
https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/pocahontasarea/calendar
🎟️ Tickets:
https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/pocahontasarea/tickets
📺 Watch (Hudl Fan):
https://fan.hudl.com/pocahontas-area
#PocahontasArea #PACpride
Week of March 23–29
📅 Schedule:
https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/pocahontasarea/calendar
🎟️ Tickets:
https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/pocahontasarea/tickets
📺 Watch (Hudl Fan):
https://fan.hudl.com/pocahontas-area
#PocahontasArea #PACpride
PAC Weekly Activities Schedule
Week of March 16–22
👟
📅 Schedule:
https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/pocahontasarea/calendar
🎟️ Tickets:
https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/pocahontasarea/tickets
#PocahontasArea #PACpride
Week of March 16–22
👟
📅 Schedule:
https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/pocahontasarea/calendar
🎟️ Tickets:
https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/pocahontasarea/tickets
#PocahontasArea #PACpride
Schedule Update:
The National Honor Society Induction Ceremony has been postponed and will now be held:
📅 Monday, March 23
⏰ 7:00 PM
We look forward to celebrating our inductees next week!
The National Honor Society Induction Ceremony has been postponed and will now be held:
📅 Monday, March 23
⏰ 7:00 PM
We look forward to celebrating our inductees next week!
School Alert: Pocahontas Area Community School District will not have school due to winter weather on Monday March 16th, 2026 ---- School Cancellation Notice
School Alert: Pocahontas Area Community School District will have a 2 hour late start due to winter weather on Monday March 16th, 2026 - No AM preschool due to the 2 hour late start.
🎤 State Speech Contest – Individual Events
Good luck to our Pocahontas Area students competing at the Iowa High School Speech Association (IHSSA) State Individual Events Contest.
📅 Date: Saturday, March 15
📍 Location: Denison High School
819 North 16th St
Denison, IA 51442
🗓 Schedule:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1r-zcJGXO9_Dn30qhW2vyAoyMeDUyl4mABuMqfmrg0Z0/edit?usp=sharing
👥 Spectator Information / FAQs:
https://www.ihssa.org/UserDocs/pages/spectator_education_2025.pdf
Helpful spectator reminders:
Performance times are not exact, so arrive at least 30 minutes early.
No photography or video recording is allowed during performances.
Spectators should avoid wearing school apparel that identifies a contestant’s school.
All spectators are welcome, and a $5 donation is typically requested at the door.
We are proud of the work our students have put into preparing for this opportunity. Best of luck representing Pocahontas Area!
Good luck to our Pocahontas Area students competing at the Iowa High School Speech Association (IHSSA) State Individual Events Contest.
📅 Date: Saturday, March 15
📍 Location: Denison High School
819 North 16th St
Denison, IA 51442
🗓 Schedule:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1r-zcJGXO9_Dn30qhW2vyAoyMeDUyl4mABuMqfmrg0Z0/edit?usp=sharing
👥 Spectator Information / FAQs:
https://www.ihssa.org/UserDocs/pages/spectator_education_2025.pdf
Helpful spectator reminders:
Performance times are not exact, so arrive at least 30 minutes early.
No photography or video recording is allowed during performances.
Spectators should avoid wearing school apparel that identifies a contestant’s school.
All spectators are welcome, and a $5 donation is typically requested at the door.
We are proud of the work our students have put into preparing for this opportunity. Best of luck representing Pocahontas Area!
🎶 Tonight’s the Night! – PAC Swing Show
🎤 PAC High School Presents: Kaleidoscope in Blue
Tonight is the first performance of this year’s Swing Show featuring the talented students of Pocahontas Area High School!
📅 Friday, March 13
⏰ 7:00 PM
🚪 Doors open at 6:30 PM
📍 Rialto Theater
🎟 Tickets:
$8 Adults | $5 Students
Available at the door tonight.
Come out and support our Pocahontas Area performers for a great night of music and entertainment! 🎶
🎤 PAC High School Presents: Kaleidoscope in Blue
Tonight is the first performance of this year’s Swing Show featuring the talented students of Pocahontas Area High School!
📅 Friday, March 13
⏰ 7:00 PM
🚪 Doors open at 6:30 PM
📍 Rialto Theater
🎟 Tickets:
$8 Adults | $5 Students
Available at the door tonight.
Come out and support our Pocahontas Area performers for a great night of music and entertainment! 🎶
🚨 MEET DAY INFORMATION 🚨
👟 B/G Varsity Track & Field
📅 March 13
🆚 Class 2A IATC Indoor Championships
📍 Lied Recreation Athletic Center – Iowa State University (Ames)
⌚️ 4:15 PM
📺 Livestream:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcQsnCiVp6A
💻 Heat Sheets/Results:
https://results.wayzatatiming.com/meets/62037
🎟️Tickets:
https://www.ticketsignup.io/TicketEvent/2AIATCIndoor
🅿️ Parking:
https://www.iatrackcoaches.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IATC-Parking-Map.pdf
ℹ️ Meet Info:
https://www.iatrackcoaches.org/iatc-indoor-meet/
👟 B/G Varsity Track & Field
📅 March 13
🆚 Class 2A IATC Indoor Championships
📍 Lied Recreation Athletic Center – Iowa State University (Ames)
⌚️ 4:15 PM
📺 Livestream:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcQsnCiVp6A
💻 Heat Sheets/Results:
https://results.wayzatatiming.com/meets/62037
🎟️Tickets:
https://www.ticketsignup.io/TicketEvent/2AIATCIndoor
🅿️ Parking:
https://www.iatrackcoaches.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IATC-Parking-Map.pdf
ℹ️ Meet Info:
https://www.iatrackcoaches.org/iatc-indoor-meet/
