Poca High School
Where Excellence Is Tradition and Greatness Has No Limits
The Dots are in yet another Best Nickname contest! Vote at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61593238627687
RED RIBBON WEEK — SAY NO TO DRUGS
October 26 - 30
Sponsored by Student Council
Monday, 10/26
RED OUT: “Red Out Drugs!”
Tuesday, 10/27
FUTURE WEAR: “Dress for Your Future, Not for Drugs!”
Wednesday, 10/28
CAMO DAY: “Camouflage Drugs — Keep Them Out of Your Life!”
Thursday, 10/29
RHYME WITHOUT REASON: “Rhyme Without Drugs — Choose to Be Drug-Free!”
Friday, 10/30
HALLOWEEN COSTUME: “Scare Drugs Away — Stay Drug-Free!”
October 26 - 30
Sponsored by Student Council
Monday, 10/26
RED OUT: “Red Out Drugs!”
Tuesday, 10/27
FUTURE WEAR: “Dress for Your Future, Not for Drugs!”
Wednesday, 10/28
CAMO DAY: “Camouflage Drugs — Keep Them Out of Your Life!”
Thursday, 10/29
RHYME WITHOUT REASON: “Rhyme Without Drugs — Choose to Be Drug-Free!”
Friday, 10/30
HALLOWEEN COSTUME: “Scare Drugs Away — Stay Drug-Free!”
Class of 2026...yearbooks are here! The graduates listed below have a yearbook here at school. You may pick up in the main office during school hours or if you would like a sibling or friend to pick up your yearbook, please email Mrs. Wright at ddwright@k12.wv.us. If you did not order a yearbook, we do have limited extra copies available for $70.
Sophia Bailey
Jaden Bowles
Courtney Bradshaw
Wyatt Brewer
Daniel Burns
Nathan Christian
Peyton Cook
Zane Cooper
Jaxson Davis
Kollin Davis
Isaiah Dolin
Rachael Estep
Nathan Felber
Averie Goldizen
Nicholas Graley
Karissa Gregory
Travis Hawley
Aiden Hill
Felicia Hodges
Makenzie Hogan
Aidan Honaker
Talon Humphreys
Carson Jones
Isabella Karnes
Kaylee Keathley
Jacob Lemle
Katherine Lerose
Jackson Mcclanahan
Jackson Mcclanahan
Mackenzie McGirr
Alexandra Mills
Kaylin Moles
Kiah Morris
Paige Norton
Cheyenne Poling
Jakob Potter
Curt Raine
Maylee Richards
Nicholas Spencer
Ashlinn Sullivan
Tristian Taylor
Chloe Wheeler
Maci Winter
Abigail Womack
Monica Y
Sophia Bailey
Jaden Bowles
Courtney Bradshaw
Wyatt Brewer
Daniel Burns
Nathan Christian
Peyton Cook
Zane Cooper
Jaxson Davis
Kollin Davis
Isaiah Dolin
Rachael Estep
Nathan Felber
Averie Goldizen
Nicholas Graley
Karissa Gregory
Travis Hawley
Aiden Hill
Felicia Hodges
Makenzie Hogan
Aidan Honaker
Talon Humphreys
Carson Jones
Isabella Karnes
Kaylee Keathley
Jacob Lemle
Katherine Lerose
Jackson Mcclanahan
Jackson Mcclanahan
Mackenzie McGirr
Alexandra Mills
Kaylin Moles
Kiah Morris
Paige Norton
Cheyenne Poling
Jakob Potter
Curt Raine
Maylee Richards
Nicholas Spencer
Ashlinn Sullivan
Tristian Taylor
Chloe Wheeler
Maci Winter
Abigail Womack
Monica Y
School pictures, including senior formal portraits, will be taken this Friday, October 9th. Be sure to look your best and don't wear green! (A greenscreen is used and green clothing will disappear!)
Pictures can be ordered at Jostenspix.com/shop Our event code is FE426826
Pictures can be ordered at Jostenspix.com/shop Our event code is FE426826
Family Care Bus will be doing a flu clinic for PHS students and the community October 19th & 22nd. If you would like your student to be put on the Family Care list, please call 681-340-1503 to schedule an appointment.
Last call this week! All Homecoming shirts are on sale online at https://pocahigh.givebacks.com/shop/items/5460f7e0c14184 or in person in the Dot Shop! Shirts must be ordered by Sept. 12 to guarantee in time for homecoming after that date, shirts will be first-come, first serve. There will be some extras, b ut sizes will not be guaranteed!
Freshman shirts have dropped! All Homecoming shirts are on sale online at https://pocahigh.givebacks.com/shop/items/5460f7e0c14184 or in person in the Dot Shop! Shirts must be ordered by Sept. 12 to guarantee in time for homecoming after that date, shirts will be first-come, first serve.
CLASS SHIRTS for Homecoming!!!
Order your class shirts in the Dot Shop or online at https://pocahigh.givebacks.com/shop/items/5460f7e0c14184 (small credit card fee applies)
Order your class shirts in the Dot Shop or online at https://pocahigh.givebacks.com/shop/items/5460f7e0c14184 (small credit card fee applies)
Welcome back to the 2026-27 school year! We are looking forward to another great year with our Poca Dots!
Here is a reminder of morning procedures:
* Doors will open at 7:15 a.m. Please do not drop off students before this time.
* Students are to enter the building immediately upon arrival. Do not remain in the parking lot.
* Driving students are to exit their vehicles immediately after parking and come into the building. Do not remain in cars or in the parking lot.
* All vehicles should enter the parking lot either from the stoplight or driving range entrance, and proceed around the circle by the football field if dropping off or parking in front of the library. First row parking and the area in front of the Auxiliary gym is reserved for staff.
* Students should be dropped off in the area in front of the library and main entrance. If you need to park, please use student parking in front of the library. Please follow the yellow arrows on the map when dropping off or picking up students. Do not go the opposite direction around any part of the parking circle!
* The warning bell rings at 8:00, at this time students may go to their lockers. Tardy bell rings at 8:05. All students should be in class ready to start their day by 8:05.
Spring cleaning? While you are de-cluttering, gather your gently used items and donate to Goodwill...the donation trailer will be at PHS May 17-24 and Goodwill will make a donation to our e-Sports club based on weight.
Prom Photos have dropped! View and purchase official prom photos from Joshua Sharp Imagery at https://joshuasharpimagery.client-gallery.com/gallery/poca-high-prom-2026
Upcoming Seniors (the Junior class) must have their Senior vaccines, a wellness check and dental check for their Senior year by August. The Family Care bus will be having a Senior Vaccine day on May 28th. Students may sign up in the main office. Be sure you have also completed the school-based health consent form.
ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK TODAY! Friday, May 1 is the last day to order your 2025-26 yearbook to guarantee your copy! A few extra copies will be ordered, but will be sold on a first-come, first served basis. Don't take a chance of missing out on your memories! Order at the link below:
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productDetail/1117789/POCA-HIGH-SCHOOL/Yearbook/2025081304330636765/CATALOG_SHOP/Yearbook/2025081304330640065?abspec=ROUTE_YBK_PLP_TO_YBK_BUILDER#design/0
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productDetail/1117789/POCA-HIGH-SCHOOL/Yearbook/2025081304330636765/CATALOG_SHOP/Yearbook/2025081304330640065?abspec=ROUTE_YBK_PLP_TO_YBK_BUILDER#design/0
Alumni...if you need a transcript sent, please fill out this form! https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/CANvhbGdiK
This is a reminder for parents and seniors about our upcoming FAFSA Night on Monday, April 13th, from 4:00 to 5:30 PM in the school library.
Completing the FAFSA is an important step in securing financial aid for college, including grants, scholarships, work-study opportunities, and loans. Even if you are unsure about your plans, submitting the FAFSA keeps your options open and ensures you don’t miss out on available funding.
This will be the last opportunity this year to receive in-person assistance from a College Access Outreach Counselor from the Division of Financial Aid. They will be available to answer questions and help you complete your FAFSA.
Seniors—if you have not yet completed your FAFSA, please make every effort to attend this event.
We hope to see you Monday, April 13th, from 4:00 to 5:30 PM in the library.
Completing the FAFSA is an important step in securing financial aid for college, including grants, scholarships, work-study opportunities, and loans. Even if you are unsure about your plans, submitting the FAFSA keeps your options open and ensures you don’t miss out on available funding.
This will be the last opportunity this year to receive in-person assistance from a College Access Outreach Counselor from the Division of Financial Aid. They will be available to answer questions and help you complete your FAFSA.
Seniors—if you have not yet completed your FAFSA, please make every effort to attend this event.
We hope to see you Monday, April 13th, from 4:00 to 5:30 PM in the library.
SENIOR PARENTS:
Hanging senior banners around the town of Poca has been a tradition for many years now. In order to keep the tradition, students and parents are responsible for funding those banners. The town pays the fee to hang them, but we need parents/community members to help with the printing of those banners. The cost is $33 per banner, and you can reach out to Nichole Jones or Missy Harrison.
304-552-3813- Nichole
304-514-3909- Missy
***Watch for additional updates and opportunities for senior recognition such as yearbook ads, yard signs, and personalized gifts through the Dot Shop***
Hanging senior banners around the town of Poca has been a tradition for many years now. In order to keep the tradition, students and parents are responsible for funding those banners. The town pays the fee to hang them, but we need parents/community members to help with the printing of those banners. The cost is $33 per banner, and you can reach out to Nichole Jones or Missy Harrison.
304-552-3813- Nichole
304-514-3909- Missy
***Watch for additional updates and opportunities for senior recognition such as yearbook ads, yard signs, and personalized gifts through the Dot Shop***
FAFSA Filing Workshop
POCA HIGH SCHOOL
1/14/2026 at 4:00 PM.
Use the Link below to register:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/poca-high-school-fafsa-workshop-tickets-726401545577?aff=oddtdtcreator
POCA HIGH SCHOOL
1/14/2026 at 4:00 PM.
Use the Link below to register:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/poca-high-school-fafsa-workshop-tickets-726401545577?aff=oddtdtcreator
Order your shirts to represent our NEW Poca High School Swim Team! Place your order with a swim team member or order from our school store at this link: https://pocahigh.givebacks.com/shop
Buy your 2026 Yearbook NOW! Price increase after December 26! https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1117789/POCA-HIGH-SCHOOL/2026-Yearbook/2025081304330281065/CATALOG_SHOP
WINTER FORMAL...We must sell at least 100 tickets for winter formal by tomorrow, Wednesday, November 19 in order to hold the dance. If you plant to attend the dance, please buy your ticket today. Tickets can be purchased at: https://gofan.co/event/5277518
