Elementary School

PSA Community Meeting
Wednesday May 20th, 2026
6pm in the High School Commons

Hi parents! Attached is the concession stand that will be available on Track and Field day for parents/visitors who are coming to attend the track meet. THIS IS NOT FOR STUDENTS. Students will be fed with their classrooms at the lunch time listed in the prior message--they will be charged their normal lunch fee to their lunch account and do not need to bring money.

Parent/Guardians of Elementary students, Reminder that Track and Field Day is Wednesday May 13th (Rain date is Monday May 18th) Here are the rough start and end times for each grade level. PK, K, 1st, and 2nd grades Start: 9:00 End: 10:45 3rd and 4th grades Start: 11:15 End: 12:45 5th and 6th grades Start: 12:15 End: 2:30 Lunch Schedule Prep, K, 1st, and 2nd: 11:00 5th and 6th: 11:45 3rd and 4th: 12:45 We are excited to be able to have a track and field day and hope for nice weather. We ask that all visitors stay on the outside of the fence lines on the North and West side, and sit on the West side (home side) bleachers. Attached is the overview of where we would like to have guests sit/stand while observing, as well as the area of where our field events and running events will take place.

Check out this great opportunity for 3rd - 8th grade girls! Volleyball camp registrations are due by May 18th to your child's school office.

🐦 1st grade students shared their bird knowledge today! 🎶 Students sang songs and shared bird riddles as they showed off all they’ve learned about our feathered friends. 🪺 Great job, 1st graders! 👏

What a fantastic night of music and innovation! 🎶✨ Our 5th and 6th grade students put on an amazing band and vocal concert tonight, showcasing all of their hard work and talent. The 6th graders also wowed the audience with their drone performances, demonstrating their dancing, planning, programming skills, and teamwork. We are so proud of all of our students for an outstanding evening!

Ms Petersen’s 3rd grade gave their zoo presentations to the 1st and 4th graders today! We've spent the last few weeks learning how to research information on the internet on our animals and their habitats.

Help Shape the Future of Our Schools!

Are you passionate about the success of our students and the growth of the Pocahontas Area Community School District? We are currently seeking dedicated community members to fill two open positions on the Board of Education:

District 1 Representative

At-Large Representative

Serving on the board is a meaningful way to give back to our kids and ensure our schools continue to thrive. If you’re interested in making a difference, we’d love to hear from you!

Next Steps: Please reach out to the District Office or contact any current School Board member for more information on how to apply. https://www.pacsd.org/page/school-board

A big thank you to Hopkins and IMT Insurance for treating our staff to On Point 🧋and helping us kick off Teacher Appreciation Week 🍎in the best way!❤️

Our 3rd graders had an unforgettable adventure in Boone! They hopped aboard the Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad and enjoyed a beautiful ride through the countryside. 🚂 From rolling hills to scenic views, it was a day full of learning, laughter, and a little bit of history along the way. What a fun experience for our students!

Today we celebrate School Lunch Hero Day! 🥪🍎 A huge THANK YOU to these amazing ladies who serve up delicious and nutritious lunches for our students each and every day. Your hard work, smiles, and care do not go unnoticed—we appreciate everything you do to keep our school fueled and ready to learn! 💛 Be sure to give them a shoutout today! 👏

Please plan to help us honor these amazing people!

Please come help us wish these amazing people well!

Thank you Hopkins Insurance for joining us on High Five Friday!🖐

🚀✨ CUTTY’S TAG CONFERENCE TAKEOVER! ✨🚀 Our AMAZING students in grades 3–6 hit the road to Okoboji for the Cutty’s TAG Conference and WOW did they shine! 🌟💥 Each student took on a BIG challenge: asking and answering a question that you can’t just Google! 🤯📚 That means tons of deep thinking, creativity, problem-solving, and perseverance! 💡🧠 These PAC students have been working HARD for months, researching, creating, practicing, and preparing… and it ALL paid off in a big way! 🙌🎉 Their confidence, knowledge, and passion were on full display! We are beyond proud of their dedication and effort. Way to represent and knock it out of the park!! 👏🔥💯

Happy Administrative Professionals Day from Pocahontas Area Community School District!

Today we celebrate the outstanding administrative assistants who help keep Pocahontas Area running smoothly every single day.

To all of our Pocahontas Area administrative assistants, thank you for everything you do behind the scenes and on the front lines. Our schools are better because of you!

Drop a shoutout in the comments to help us recognize your building’s administrative assistant today!

First graders had an exciting day partnering with the conservation office at Swan Lake and learning from Mr. Mann! Students explored bird characteristics, discovering what makes each species unique, and even had the chance to observe real live raptors up close. The eagles, Rocky the Eagle and Stormy the Eagle, were especially chatty and kept everyone entertained! A big thank you to Mr. Mann and the naturalists at Swan Lake for providing such a fun and informative experience for our first graders!

Thank you to the gals from ISU County Extension Office for joining us on High Five Friday! 🖐

Thank you Pocahontas County Public Health for greeting our students on High Five Friday! 🖐