🎓 Save the Date – Pocahontas Area Senior Awards Night 🎓
Join us as we celebrate the accomplishments, leadership, and achievements of the Class of 2026 at Senior Awards Night.
📍 PAC Gymnasium
📅 Tuesday, May 12th
🕖 7:00 PM
We look forward to recognizing our seniors and the many scholarships, honors, and awards they have earned throughout their high school careers. Families, friends, and community members are encouraged to attend and help celebrate this outstanding group of students!
Join us as we celebrate the accomplishments, leadership, and achievements of the Class of 2026 at Senior Awards Night.
📍 PAC Gymnasium
📅 Tuesday, May 12th
🕖 7:00 PM
We look forward to recognizing our seniors and the many scholarships, honors, and awards they have earned throughout their high school careers. Families, friends, and community members are encouraged to attend and help celebrate this outstanding group of students!
🎓 SAVE THE DATE 🎓
Pocahontas Area Community School District
2026 Graduation Ceremony
📅 Sunday, May 17, 2026
🕑 2:00 PM
📍 PAC HS/MS Gymnasium
Congratulations to the Class of 2026!
Pocahontas Area Community School District
2026 Graduation Ceremony
📅 Sunday, May 17, 2026
🕑 2:00 PM
📍 PAC HS/MS Gymnasium
Congratulations to the Class of 2026!
🚨 PAC Weekly Schedule 🚨
📅 May 11–17
⛳ ⚽ 👟 🏆 🎓
📅 Schedule:
https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/pocahontasarea/calendar
🎟️ Tickets:
https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/pocahontasarea/tickets
📺 Watch:
https://fan.hudl.com/pocahontas-area
#PocahontasArea #PACpride
Happy Mother’s Day to all of the amazing moms who cheer on and support our Pocahontas Area Student-Athletes throughout the year!
From early mornings and long road trips to endless encouragement and unwavering support, thank you for all that you do for our students and programs. Your impact reaches far beyond the events or practices and helps make Pocahontas Area Activities special.
Today we celebrate and appreciate you. Have a wonderful Mother’s Day! ❤️🖤
🚨 MEET DAY INFORMATION 🚨
👟 Middle School Girls Track & Field
📅 Saturday, May 9
🆚 IATC Mike Henderson Girls MS Championships
🕒 Field Events – 9:00 AM / Running Events – 10:00 AM
💻 Live Results:
https://results.wayzatatiming.com/meets/72292
Good luck to our Pocahontas Area Student-Athletes! 🔴⚫
🚨 New Hire Alert 🚨
Pending board approval, Pocahontas Area is excited to announce the hiring of Maddie Schoening as the new Head Dance Coach for the Pocahontas Area Trendsetters!
Maddie’s passion for dance, enthusiasm for working with students, and vision for the future of the program were evident throughout the hiring process. We are excited for her to lead and continue building a positive and successful experience for our dancers both on and off the floor.
We look forward to the energy, leadership, and dedication Maddie will bring to the Trendsetters program as she works to continue the growth and tradition of Pocahontas Area Dance.
Please join us in welcoming Coach Schoening to her new role! ❤️🖤
Pending board approval, Pocahontas Area is excited to announce the hiring of Maddie Schoening as the new Head Dance Coach for the Pocahontas Area Trendsetters!
Maddie’s passion for dance, enthusiasm for working with students, and vision for the future of the program were evident throughout the hiring process. We are excited for her to lead and continue building a positive and successful experience for our dancers both on and off the floor.
We look forward to the energy, leadership, and dedication Maddie will bring to the Trendsetters program as she works to continue the growth and tradition of Pocahontas Area Dance.
Please join us in welcoming Coach Schoening to her new role! ❤️🖤
🚨 MEET DAY INFORMATION 🚨
👟 Middle School Boys & Girls Track & Field
📅 Friday, May 8
🆚 MNW JH Meet
📍 Manson Keith Hart Athletic Complex – Manson NW-Webster
🕒 4:15 PM CT
🎟️ Bound Tickets:
https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/pocahontas/tickets
Good luck to our Pocahontas Area Student-Athletes!
👟 Middle School Boys & Girls Track & Field
📅 Friday, May 8
🆚 MNW JH Meet
📍 Manson Keith Hart Athletic Complex – Manson NW-Webster
🕒 4:15 PM CT
🎟️ Bound Tickets:
https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/pocahontas/tickets
Good luck to our Pocahontas Area Student-Athletes!
🚨 MEET DAY INFORMATION 🚨
⛳️ JV/V Girls Golf
📅 Friday, May 8
🆚 Estherville Lincoln Central
📍 Pocahontas Golf Club
⌚️ 4:00 PM Start
Good luck to our PAC Student-Athletes! 🔴⚫ #PACPride #PACGolf
⛳️ JV/V Girls Golf
📅 Friday, May 8
🆚 Estherville Lincoln Central
📍 Pocahontas Golf Club
⌚️ 4:00 PM Start
Good luck to our PAC Student-Athletes! 🔴⚫ #PACPride #PACGolf
2026 Twin Lakes Conference Meet | @ PAC
Pocahontas, IA — May 5, 2026
Here is the full breakdown of how our Indians competed at the 2026 Twin Lakes Conference Meet.
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GIRLS — 3rd Place | 81 Points
Event Champions:
- Danica Dreith — 100m, 1st (13.24)
- Danica Dreith — 100m Hurdles, 1st (16.34)
- Halee Hauswirth — Shot Put, 1st (37' 2¼")
- 4x100 Relay — 1st Place (51.91)
Danica Dreith | Halee Hauswirth | Natalie Sommerlot | Khloe Mefferd
Runner-Up Finishes:
- 4x200 Relay — 2nd Place (1:53.55)
Natalie Sommerlot | Halee Hauswirth | Emma Sobotka | Khloe Mefferd
- 800m SMR — 2nd Place (1:56.78)
Danica Dreith | Halee Hauswirth | Khloe Mefferd | Natalie Sommerlot
Additional Results:
- 1600m DMR — 7th Place (5:19.20)
- Isabelle Shearer — High Jump, 11th (4' 6")
- McKenna Egertsen — Long Jump, 15th (13' 6")
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BOYS — 8th Place | 42 Points
Event Champion:
- Karson Welander — Long Jump, 1st (20' 9¼")
Top Finishes:
- Adam Marsh — Shot Put, 2nd (43' 11¾")
- Adam Marsh — Discus, 3rd (140' 7")
- Brayden Hudson — 100m, 3rd (11.52)
- Gabe Halligan — High Jump, 6th (5' 6")
- Gabe Halligan — Long Jump, 6th (18' 10½")
Relay Teams:
- 4x200 Relay — 7th Place (1:43.10)
Coen Hammen | Xander Small | Adam Marsh | Aden Wirtz
- 800m SMR — 7th Place (1:42.81)
Brayden Hudson | Xander Small | Coen Hammen | Collin Dreith
- 4x400 Relay — 8th Place (4:00.56)
Gabe Halligan | Jhony Ordonez | Aden Wirtz | Xander Small
- 4x800 Relay — 8th Place (10:10.05)
Angel Gutierrez | Aden Wirtz | Brody Reis | Jhony Ordonez
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Proud of our athletes for competing hard on their home track!
Pocahontas, IA — May 5, 2026
Here is the full breakdown of how our Indians competed at the 2026 Twin Lakes Conference Meet.
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GIRLS — 3rd Place | 81 Points
Event Champions:
- Danica Dreith — 100m, 1st (13.24)
- Danica Dreith — 100m Hurdles, 1st (16.34)
- Halee Hauswirth — Shot Put, 1st (37' 2¼")
- 4x100 Relay — 1st Place (51.91)
Danica Dreith | Halee Hauswirth | Natalie Sommerlot | Khloe Mefferd
Runner-Up Finishes:
- 4x200 Relay — 2nd Place (1:53.55)
Natalie Sommerlot | Halee Hauswirth | Emma Sobotka | Khloe Mefferd
- 800m SMR — 2nd Place (1:56.78)
Danica Dreith | Halee Hauswirth | Khloe Mefferd | Natalie Sommerlot
Additional Results:
- 1600m DMR — 7th Place (5:19.20)
- Isabelle Shearer — High Jump, 11th (4' 6")
- McKenna Egertsen — Long Jump, 15th (13' 6")
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BOYS — 8th Place | 42 Points
Event Champion:
- Karson Welander — Long Jump, 1st (20' 9¼")
Top Finishes:
- Adam Marsh — Shot Put, 2nd (43' 11¾")
- Adam Marsh — Discus, 3rd (140' 7")
- Brayden Hudson — 100m, 3rd (11.52)
- Gabe Halligan — High Jump, 6th (5' 6")
- Gabe Halligan — Long Jump, 6th (18' 10½")
Relay Teams:
- 4x200 Relay — 7th Place (1:43.10)
Coen Hammen | Xander Small | Adam Marsh | Aden Wirtz
- 800m SMR — 7th Place (1:42.81)
Brayden Hudson | Xander Small | Coen Hammen | Collin Dreith
- 4x400 Relay — 8th Place (4:00.56)
Gabe Halligan | Jhony Ordonez | Aden Wirtz | Xander Small
- 4x800 Relay — 8th Place (10:10.05)
Angel Gutierrez | Aden Wirtz | Brody Reis | Jhony Ordonez
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Proud of our athletes for competing hard on their home track!
🚨 MEET DAY INFORMATION 🚨
👟 Varsity Boys & Girls Track & Field
📅 Tuesday, May 5
🆚 Twin Lakes Conference Meet
📍 Pocahontas Area Athletic Complex
🕒 Field Events – 4:00 PM / Running Events – 5:15 PM
🎟️ Tickets:
https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h20250207052524607a5f25771e48543/checkout
📺 Livestream:
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ia/pocahontas/organization/27960/pocahontas-high-school
Live Results: https://shannoneventtimings.weebly.com/2026-track--field.html
Good luck to our Pocahontas Area Student-Athletes! 🔴⚫
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
🚨 MEET DAY INFORMATION 🚨
👟 Middle School Boys & Girls Track & Field
📅 Monday, May 4
🆚 SCC Justin Martin Invitational
📍 South Central Calhoun Middle School – Rockwell City, IA
🕒 4:15 PM CT
🎟️ Tickets:
https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h20260224022513777163b2519dd084c/checkout
Good luck to our Pocahontas Area Student-Athletes! 🔴⚫
👟 Middle School Boys & Girls Track & Field
📅 Monday, May 4
🆚 SCC Justin Martin Invitational
📍 South Central Calhoun Middle School – Rockwell City, IA
🕒 4:15 PM CT
🎟️ Tickets:
https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h20260224022513777163b2519dd084c/checkout
Good luck to our Pocahontas Area Student-Athletes! 🔴⚫
🚨 MEET DAY INFORMATION 🚨
⛳️ Varsity Girls Golf
📅 May 4
🆚 Twin Lakes Conference Meet
📍 Buena Vista Golf Course at Lake Creek Country Club
📍 Storm Lake, IA
⌚️ 10:00 AM Start
Good luck to our PAC Student-Athletes! 🔴⚫ #PACPride #PACGolf
⛳️ Varsity Girls Golf
📅 May 4
🆚 Twin Lakes Conference Meet
📍 Buena Vista Golf Course at Lake Creek Country Club
📍 Storm Lake, IA
⌚️ 10:00 AM Start
Good luck to our PAC Student-Athletes! 🔴⚫ #PACPride #PACGolf
🎶🌸 Pocahontas Area Spring Music Concerts 🌸🎶
Join us on tonight Friday, May 1st in the PAC High School Gym for an evening of music featuring our Band and Choir students!
🕠 Middle School (7th–8th Grade) – 5:30 PM
🕡 High School – 6:30 PM
🎨 PAC Art Display
Be sure to check out the artwork in the front lobby, featuring pieces from the second semester!
📺 Watch Live: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ia/pocahontas/organization/27960/pocahontas-high-school?src=favoritesSidebar
Come out and support our students as they showcase their hard work and musical talents this spring! ❤️🖤 #PACPride
Join us on tonight Friday, May 1st in the PAC High School Gym for an evening of music featuring our Band and Choir students!
🕠 Middle School (7th–8th Grade) – 5:30 PM
🕡 High School – 6:30 PM
🎨 PAC Art Display
Be sure to check out the artwork in the front lobby, featuring pieces from the second semester!
📺 Watch Live: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ia/pocahontas/organization/27960/pocahontas-high-school?src=favoritesSidebar
Come out and support our students as they showcase their hard work and musical talents this spring! ❤️🖤 #PACPride
🚨 MEET DAY INFORMATION 🚨
🏃♂️🏃♀️ Middle School Boys & Girls Track & Field
📅 Thursday, April 30
🆚 Pocahontas Area MS Relays
📍 Pocahontas Area Athletic Complex
📍 601 SW 7th St, Pocahontas, IA
⌚️ 4:15 PM Field Events / 4:45 PM Running Events
🎟️ Tickets: https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h20250507015345866ef1b70168b7147/checkout
📺 Watch Live: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ia/pocahontas/organization/27960/pocahontas-high-school
📊 Live Results: https://results.aatiming.com/meets/62666/live
Good luck to our PAC Student-Athletes! 🔴⚫ #PACPride
🏃♂️🏃♀️ Middle School Boys & Girls Track & Field
📅 Thursday, April 30
🆚 Pocahontas Area MS Relays
📍 Pocahontas Area Athletic Complex
📍 601 SW 7th St, Pocahontas, IA
⌚️ 4:15 PM Field Events / 4:45 PM Running Events
🎟️ Tickets: https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h20250507015345866ef1b70168b7147/checkout
📺 Watch Live: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ia/pocahontas/organization/27960/pocahontas-high-school
📊 Live Results: https://results.aatiming.com/meets/62666/live
Good luck to our PAC Student-Athletes! 🔴⚫ #PACPride
🚨 MEET DAY INFORMATION 🚨
⛳️ Varsity Boys Golf
📅 Thursday, April 30
🆚 TLC Quad
📍 Pocahontas Golf Club
⌚️ 4:00 PM Start
Good luck to our PAC Student-Athletes! 🔴⚫ #PACPride #PACGolf
⛳️ Varsity Boys Golf
📅 Thursday, April 30
🆚 TLC Quad
📍 Pocahontas Golf Club
⌚️ 4:00 PM Start
Good luck to our PAC Student-Athletes! 🔴⚫ #PACPride #PACGolf
🚨 MEET DAY INFORMATION 🚨
⛳️ Varsity Girls Golf
📅 Thursday, April 30
🆚 TLC Quad
📍 Newell Golf Course
⌚️ 4:00 PM Start
Good luck to our PAC Student-Athletes! 🔴⚫ #PACPride #PACGolf
⛳️ Varsity Girls Golf
📅 Thursday, April 30
🆚 TLC Quad
📍 Newell Golf Course
⌚️ 4:00 PM Start
Good luck to our PAC Student-Athletes! 🔴⚫ #PACPride #PACGolf
Congratulations to Kellen Kinkade, Delaney Janssen, Jack Gerdes and Bodee Madsen for earning a Gold rating on the Farm Business Management contest and placing 14th overall out of 106 teams. Special mention to Kellen Kinkade for placing 8th overall as an individual out of 388 participants.
Camry Olson and Kaylee Dirks participated in the Chapter FFA KnowledgeTest
Linnie Feilmeier and Brynn Kinkade participated in the Greenhand FFA Knowledge Test
Mady Ahlrich was a voting delegate
MaKaylee McCartan and Delaney Janssen earned their Iowa FFA Degrees
Camry Olson and Kaylee Dirks participated in the Chapter FFA KnowledgeTest
Linnie Feilmeier and Brynn Kinkade participated in the Greenhand FFA Knowledge Test
Mady Ahlrich was a voting delegate
MaKaylee McCartan and Delaney Janssen earned their Iowa FFA Degrees
Please plan to help us honor these amazing people!
Today at our 2026 PAC Home Girls Golf Invite, our seniors and Head Coach Leon Johnson were honored and recognized. Coach Johnson, Head Girls Golf Coach and High School Math Teacher, will retire following the conclusion of the 2025-2026 academic year.
We thank Mr. Johnson for his years of dedication, leadership, and service to Pocahontas Area. His impact on our students, Student-Athletes, and school community will be felt for years to come.
Congratulations to our seniors on their accomplishments. A special thank you to Amanda Allen for her contributions and organization behind the scenes in helping make this day so special for everyone involved!
We thank Mr. Johnson for his years of dedication, leadership, and service to Pocahontas Area. His impact on our students, Student-Athletes, and school community will be felt for years to come.
Congratulations to our seniors on their accomplishments. A special thank you to Amanda Allen for her contributions and organization behind the scenes in helping make this day so special for everyone involved!
