We’re excited to welcome students for the 2026–27 school year! PACSD registration is now open—visit www.pacsd.org to get started. Recently moved or changed your phone number or email address? Please make sure your contact details in the registration process are updated so you don't miss important school announcements, weather updates and attendance notifications.
👟 Kick Off the School Year with New Shoes! 🎒
Pocahontas Community Hospital and UnityPoint Clinic Pocahontas & Laurens are excited to announce the Back to School New Shoes Program for the 2026–2027 school year!
Help your student step into the new school year with confidence! Here are the details:
📋 Who is eligible?
Students entering 6th or 7th grade
Attending Pocahontas Area Community School or Laurens-Marathon Community School
Must qualify for free or reduced school lunch
⏰ Deadline to apply: Friday, July 31, 2026
📱 How to apply:
Scan the QR code in the flyer image or follow this link to fill out the application form! Once approved, you will receive a phone call with pickup details before school starts.
❓ Questions?
Contact Hanna Kies at PCH:
📞 (712) 335-3501
📧 hkies@pocahontashospital.org
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Take note of these important upcoming dates for the 2026-2027 school year!
🏀 PAC Youth Boys Basketball Camp 🏀
Boys entering grades 5th–8th: join us August 3–5, 2026 for a camp focused on skill-building, teamwork, and sportsmanship!
📅 Aug 3, 4 & 5
⏰ 9:00–11:00 AM
📍 PAC High School Gym
Campers will work on:
✅ Fundamentals: shooting, passing, dribbling
✅ Offense & defense
✅ Guard/post skills
✅ Team drills & small-sided games
✅ 5-on-5 competitions
💵 $25 per camper — t-shirt included if you register by July 30
🎗️ Financial assistance available through the PAC Scholarship Fund — contact Coach Busta
💧 Don’t forget a water bottle and proper footwear!
👉 Register here: https://manager.gobound.com/camps/h20260714091033553c4d490279f0749/register
📩 Questions? Coach Avery Busta — abusta@pocahontas.k12.ia.us
Boys entering grades 5th–8th: join us August 3–5, 2026 for a camp focused on skill-building, teamwork, and sportsmanship!
📅 Aug 3, 4 & 5
⏰ 9:00–11:00 AM
📍 PAC High School Gym
Campers will work on:
✅ Fundamentals: shooting, passing, dribbling
✅ Offense & defense
✅ Guard/post skills
✅ Team drills & small-sided games
✅ 5-on-5 competitions
💵 $25 per camper — t-shirt included if you register by July 30
🎗️ Financial assistance available through the PAC Scholarship Fund — contact Coach Busta
💧 Don’t forget a water bottle and proper footwear!
👉 Register here: https://manager.gobound.com/camps/h20260714091033553c4d490279f0749/register
📩 Questions? Coach Avery Busta — abusta@pocahontas.k12.ia.us
🏀 PAC Youth Girls Basketball Academy 🏀
For girls entering grades 5th–8th! Join us for skills-focused workouts and competitions with the PAC Girls Basketball program.
📅 August 6, 7, 10 & 11
⏰ 4:00–6:00 PM
📍 PAC High School Gym
Campers will work on:
✅ Ball handling & shooting form
✅ Defense & rebounding
✅ Offensive moves
✅ Group skills & game simulations
✅ Fun competitions!
💵 $25 per player — includes a t-shirt if you register by July 31
🎗️ Financial assistance available — contact Coach Maske
👉 Register here: https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/pocahontas/camps
Walk-ins welcome, but sign up early to guarantee your shirt!
📩 Questions? Robert Maske, PAC Girls Basketball — rmaske@pocahontas.k12.ia.us | (515) 408-4082
For girls entering grades 5th–8th! Join us for skills-focused workouts and competitions with the PAC Girls Basketball program.
📅 August 6, 7, 10 & 11
⏰ 4:00–6:00 PM
📍 PAC High School Gym
Campers will work on:
✅ Ball handling & shooting form
✅ Defense & rebounding
✅ Offensive moves
✅ Group skills & game simulations
✅ Fun competitions!
💵 $25 per player — includes a t-shirt if you register by July 31
🎗️ Financial assistance available — contact Coach Maske
👉 Register here: https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/pocahontas/camps
Walk-ins welcome, but sign up early to guarantee your shirt!
📩 Questions? Robert Maske, PAC Girls Basketball — rmaske@pocahontas.k12.ia.us | (515) 408-4082
Pocahontas Area FREE Summer lunch program sack lunch pickup 2026
Click here to fill out your Summer Lunch Pick up dates and for more information...
PSA Community Meeting
Wednesday May 20th, 2026
6pm in the High School Commons
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
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!🖐
