Yesterday we recognized Children's Grief Awareness Day, an important reminder that children experience loss and grief in their own unique ways.
Grief can show up differently in children than in adults. They may express their feelings through changes in behavior, difficulty concentrating at school, or by asking the same questions repeatedly as they try to make sense of their loss.
As a school community, we're committed to supporting all our students through difficult times. If your child is experiencing grief or loss, please know that we're here to help. Sometimes just knowing that caring adults are paying attention can make all the difference.
Let's take time today to listen, to be patient, and to remind the children in our lives that all their feelings are valid and that they're not alone. The HOSA club gave butterflies to students who have experienced loss and chose to be acknowledged.
💙 #ChildrensGriefAwarenessDay
Grief can show up differently in children than in adults. They may express their feelings through changes in behavior, difficulty concentrating at school, or by asking the same questions repeatedly as they try to make sense of their loss.
As a school community, we're committed to supporting all our students through difficult times. If your child is experiencing grief or loss, please know that we're here to help. Sometimes just knowing that caring adults are paying attention can make all the difference.
Let's take time today to listen, to be patient, and to remind the children in our lives that all their feelings are valid and that they're not alone. The HOSA club gave butterflies to students who have experienced loss and chose to be acknowledged.
💙 #ChildrensGriefAwarenessDay
PAC Wrestling Team Store is NOW OPEN!
The Boys & Girls Wrestling BSN store is live and loaded with great apparel options for athletes, families, and fans.
🛒 Shop Here: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/QocqwjtDHL
📅 Store Closes: 12/8/25
Gear up and support our wrestlers all season long!
#PACPride ❤️🖤
The Boys & Girls Wrestling BSN store is live and loaded with great apparel options for athletes, families, and fans.
🛒 Shop Here: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/QocqwjtDHL
📅 Store Closes: 12/8/25
Gear up and support our wrestlers all season long!
#PACPride ❤️🖤
💃 Spencer Northwest Dance Fest 🖤❤️
The Pocahontas Area Trendsetters are headed to the Spencer Northwest Dance Fest!
📅 Friday, November 21st
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Spencer High School — 800 E 3rd St, Spencer, IA
🎟 Admission: Adults: $5 spectator fee
Children: Free
Come support our Trendsetters as they perform and prepare for State! #PACPride
The Pocahontas Area Trendsetters are headed to the Spencer Northwest Dance Fest!
📅 Friday, November 21st
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Spencer High School — 800 E 3rd St, Spencer, IA
🎟 Admission: Adults: $5 spectator fee
Children: Free
Come support our Trendsetters as they perform and prepare for State! #PACPride
🤼♀️ MEET DAY | GIRLS WRESTLING
Pocahontas Area @ Sioux Central Invite
📍 Sioux Central High School
4440 U.S. Hwy 71, Sioux Rapids, IA
🕠 5:30 PM
Teams:
Pocahontas Area • Akron Westfield • East Sac County • MOC-Floyd Valley • Okoboji • Sioux Central • Western Christian
🎟 Tickets:
https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h2025091704442893248ac9543ff6d4d/checkout
#PACPride 🔴⚫️
Pocahontas Area @ Sioux Central Invite
📍 Sioux Central High School
4440 U.S. Hwy 71, Sioux Rapids, IA
🕠 5:30 PM
Teams:
Pocahontas Area • Akron Westfield • East Sac County • MOC-Floyd Valley • Okoboji • Sioux Central • Western Christian
🎟 Tickets:
https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h2025091704442893248ac9543ff6d4d/checkout
#PACPride 🔴⚫️
🎶 Congratulations to our Karl King Honor Band Selections! 🎶
We are proud to recognize the following students who have been selected to participate in the Karl King Honor Band at St. Edmond Catholic School on January 17th, 2026!
✨ Selected Musicians:
Delani Peyton
Jennifer Miller
Alexa Oberg
Amille Gilbert
Laura Van Holland
Costly Ordonez
Elise Jordan
Cambri Meyer
Ruby Walker
Aunna Miller
Kendall Weig
Kaedence Wiggins
Carson Cairy
Godrick Peaslee
Ever Nystrom
Hattie Arnold
Addilyn Halligan
Vivian Poppen
Zoey Schoon
Josephine Mumford
👏 Congratulations to these talented musicians for their hard work, dedication, and musical excellence!
We are proud to recognize the following students who have been selected to participate in the Karl King Honor Band at St. Edmond Catholic School on January 17th, 2026!
✨ Selected Musicians:
Delani Peyton
Jennifer Miller
Alexa Oberg
Amille Gilbert
Laura Van Holland
Costly Ordonez
Elise Jordan
Cambri Meyer
Ruby Walker
Aunna Miller
Kendall Weig
Kaedence Wiggins
Carson Cairy
Godrick Peaslee
Ever Nystrom
Hattie Arnold
Addilyn Halligan
Vivian Poppen
Zoey Schoon
Josephine Mumford
👏 Congratulations to these talented musicians for their hard work, dedication, and musical excellence!
Awards keep coming for PAC senior Alayna Kakacek!
She has been selected to the Class 2A Northwest All-District Team — an outstanding honor that recognizes her hard work, leadership, and impact on the court this season.
Complete lists can be found here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TyFX8sCEeudsDXPTv7ABspvxdFstyA7x3r5bYWi2hO0/edit?usp=drivesdk
She has been selected to the Class 2A Northwest All-District Team — an outstanding honor that recognizes her hard work, leadership, and impact on the court this season.
Complete lists can be found here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TyFX8sCEeudsDXPTv7ABspvxdFstyA7x3r5bYWi2hO0/edit?usp=drivesdk
PAC Basketball Team Shop is NOW OPEN! 🏀
Our Pocahontas Area Basketball Team Shop is officially live! Stock up on gear and show your support for our Student-Athletes this season.
🛒 Shop Link: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/w13LpcdDGC
Don’t miss your chance to get your basketball apparel and spirit wear!
#UnitedAsOne
Our Pocahontas Area Basketball Team Shop is officially live! Stock up on gear and show your support for our Student-Athletes this season.
🛒 Shop Link: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/w13LpcdDGC
Don’t miss your chance to get your basketball apparel and spirit wear!
#UnitedAsOne
🍕🧩✨ PIZZA, POP & PUZZLES… OH MY! ✨🧩🍕
Join us for a fun-filled Pizza, Pop & Puzzle Fundraiser where good food meets great teamwork—all for a great cause!
Enjoy delicious pizza, refreshing pop, and a friendly (or fierce!) puzzle competition. 😄
Prizes, laughs, and community spirit guaranteed!
👉 All proceeds support: PAC Cheerleaders
Tag your puzzle-loving pals and let’s make this event unforgettable! 🙌
More information in the flier posted
#PizzaPopPuzzle #PACProud
Join us for a fun-filled Pizza, Pop & Puzzle Fundraiser where good food meets great teamwork—all for a great cause!
Enjoy delicious pizza, refreshing pop, and a friendly (or fierce!) puzzle competition. 😄
Prizes, laughs, and community spirit guaranteed!
👉 All proceeds support: PAC Cheerleaders
Tag your puzzle-loving pals and let’s make this event unforgettable! 🙌
More information in the flier posted
#PizzaPopPuzzle #PACProud
Last night (11/18), the Pocahontas Area Trendsetters participated in Alta-Aurelia’s Pre-State Showcase, where they performed both their Hoopla and Military routines. The team will take the floor one more time this Friday in Spencer before heading to State on December 4th!
#PACPride 🔴⚫️
#PACPride 🔴⚫️
🏀 GAMEDAY — MS Girls Basketball vs. Storm Lake St. Mary's 🏀
📍 7th Grade: Home — PAC Elementary
📍 8th Grade: Home — PAC Elementary
🕓 Start Time: 4:15 PM
🎟 Tickets:
https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h20250604073425586067eea1b8e134f/checkout
📍 7th Grade: Home — PAC Elementary
📍 8th Grade: Home — PAC Elementary
🕓 Start Time: 4:15 PM
🎟 Tickets:
https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h20250604073425586067eea1b8e134f/checkout
🎶 PAC Students Shine at NCIBA MS Honor Band! 🎶
Congratulations to Laura Van Holland, Delani Peyton, and Jennifer Miller for representing Pocahontas Area at the NCIBA Middle School Honor Band this weekend!
These talented musicians showcased their hard work, dedication, and passion for music, and we’re incredibly proud of the way they represented our school.
Great job, students — and thank you for making PAC proud!
Congratulations to Laura Van Holland, Delani Peyton, and Jennifer Miller for representing Pocahontas Area at the NCIBA Middle School Honor Band this weekend!
These talented musicians showcased their hard work, dedication, and passion for music, and we’re incredibly proud of the way they represented our school.
Great job, students — and thank you for making PAC proud!
PAC Weekly Activity Schedule
November 17–23
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Schedule:
https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/pocahontas/calendar
Tickets:
https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/pocahontas/tickets
#PACPride
November 17–23
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Schedule:
https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/pocahontas/calendar
Tickets:
https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/pocahontas/tickets
#PACPride
2025 PAC Veteran's Day Program
https://fan.hudl.com/_/_/_/organization/_/_/watch?b=QnJvYWRjYXN0MzA2MDIwMQ%3D%3D
https://fan.hudl.com/_/_/_/organization/_/_/watch?b=QnJvYWRjYXN0MzA2MDIwMQ%3D%3D
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
