Packing Day for Backpack Buddy.org will be tomorrow, Saturday, June 7 beginning at 10:00am at the Teays Valley Church of the Nazarene. Come out and help as we pack food and educational items to be delivered to over 1200 families this summer. Hope to see you tomorrow.
PES: PES Families:
If your child did not get his/her report card today, you must pick-up the report card at PES on Friday, June 6th between 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. If your report card is not picked up, it will be sent to PCS Board of Education office in Winfield for summer pick-up.
PES: Thursday, June 5th - Last Day of School!
Dismissal is at 11:55 AM.
If your child is attending school but needs to leave early, please pick them up before 10:00 AM.
If you need to make a dismissal change, please contact the office before 9:00 AM.
Have a great summer!
PES Families,
As we wrap up another incredible school year, we want to wish all of our families a safe, relaxing, and fun-filled summer!
Please remember to keep learning alive over the break:
📚 Read with your child every day
➕ Practice math facts—counting, addition, subtraction, or multiplication
📖 And don’t forget to READ some more!
As we head into our final day of school tomorrow, please keep the following important reminders in mind:
Dismissal is at 11:55 AM.
If your child is attending school but needs to leave early, please pick them up before 10:00 AM.
If you need to make a dismissal change, please contact the office before 9:00 AM.
Early dismissals can be hectic—your help ensures we keep all students safe and accounted for.
MIDGET LEAGUE PARTICIPANTS:
If your child is planning—or even considering—participation in any fall sport with Poca Midget League, please keep their report card in a safe place.
You will need it to register. At the start of the new school year, our office staff will be very busy and may not be able to provide reprints. Save yourself the hassle—keep that report card handy!
Finally, if you haven’t already, please take a moment to thank our amazing staff. Poca Elementary is truly blessed with the best. I’m grateful every day for the passion, hard work, and heart they bring to our school.
Enjoy your summer—we’ll see you in August! ❤️
PES: PES Families – Field Day is Today!
Gates Open at 8:10 A.M.
All families must enter through the gate behind the school or the PMS Football Field entrance, located at the PMS side parking lot near the old gym. If you check out your child, you will do so with the teacher on the field.
PES: Menu Change:
Tuesday, June 3rd
Lunch: Deep Dish Pizza and Breadsticks
PES: Lunch change for tomorrow, Friday, May 30th
Fajitas, Brown Rice, and Apple Sauce
PES: We're excited for Field Day this Friday, May 30th! While the weather forecast isn't ideal, we'll wait until Thursday afternoon to make a final decision. If possible, we'll move forward. If a makeup day is necessary, June 4th will be the day. We will post by 3:00 on Thursday!
PES: 5th Grade Farewell
Families of 5th graders, please don't forget tonight's farewell event. You will enter at Poca Middle School front entrance. You can park at Poca Library, PMS Side lot, or in front of the school. Doors Open at 5:40. We will start promptly at 6:00 p.m.
Kindergarten Celebration – Important Information for Families
We are excited to welcome you to our Kindergarten Celebration! Please review the following details to help the event run smoothly:
• Doors will open at 1:15 PM.
• Seating is limited and reserved for adults only.
• After the performance, students will be escorted to the cafeteria for dismissal. This helps reduce hallway congestion and ensures a smooth process. SAFETY FIRST!
• Only ONE adult should enter the cafeteria to pick up each child. Other family members may wait outside.
• If you are taking your child home after the celebration, you must sign them out with the teacher or aide in the cafeteria – not at the main office.
• If you are also checking out a sibling, please notify their teacher via ClassDojo ahead of time so they can be prepared for dismissal.
Thank you for your cooperation and support. We look forward to celebrating with you!
PES: PES Families:
Those students riding bus 1306 will be arriving late. The bus broke down prior to arriving at PES. Another bus will pick them up from PES and bring them home.
PES Families of 3rd–5th Graders,
Due to statewide internet issues (WVDE), we were unable to begin testing as planned today. We will try again tomorrow, so please continue to follow the testing tips we’ve already shared and have your child ready to test.
All testing has been moved back one day. Please see the updated schedule attached.
IMPORTANT: If your child has any appointments between Tuesday, May 7th and Monday, May 12th (5th grade only), please notify their teacher as soon as possible.
Thank you for your understanding and support!
PES: Cook's Choice - Friday, May 2nd
Breakfast - Assorted Breakfast items
Lunch - Assorted Chicken, Salad, Fruit
PES Families,
Just a reminder about our April Community Service project! We’re collecting snacks for the veterans at the Barboursville VA Home—items like Little Debbie cakes, individual chips, crackers, donuts, Slim Jims, and more.
This is one of our favorite projects, and the veterans are always so grateful. Let’s overwhelm them with love and appreciation for their service!
Please send in all donations by Wednesday, April 30th.
Thank you for your continued support!
PES: Family Care Mobile Bus - Schedule Changes
On Thursday, April 24th and Friday, April 25th, the mobile unit staff will be at Cross Lanes Family Care office. Walk-ins welcome or call 304-545-0992 to schedule an appointment.
PES: Cook's Choice Menu
Friday, April 18th
Breakfast: Sausage Biscuit
Lunch: Pizza, Baked Beans, and Caesar Salad
Families of students in Grades 3 - 5th:
Today, your child will bring home WVGSA letter, which includes your family specific Cambium (testing portal) access code. WVGSA testing will occur Tuesday, May 6th through Friday, May 9th. Make-up testing will occur the week of May 12th. As I understand it, test results will be available within 24 hours after a particular test is complete. The access code found in the letter today will give you access to your child's scores. PLEASE KEEP THIS FORM IN A SAFE LOCATION. We do not have extra copies of your access code at the school.
Monday, April 7th - Military Monday (wear anything military)
Tuesday, April 8th - Crazy Camo
Wednesday, April 9th - Red, White, and Blue
Thursday, April 10th - RED (Remember Everyone Deployed)
Friday, April 11th - Purple Up
April Community Service Project:
Snacks for Barboursville Veteran's Home
Please send in snacks (Little Debbie, crackers, chips, Slim Jims) through April.
PES: Family Care will operate regular hours on Monday, Tuesday, and 1/2 day on Wednesday. Normal locations and normal hours.
Monday - Poca High - 8:30 - 2:30
Tuesday - Poca Elem/Middle - 8:30 - 2:30
Wednesday - Rock Branch - 8:30 - 11:00