Poca High School

INFORMATION FOR SENIORS AND PARENTS: - Baccalaureate is tonight, May 20th, at Elizabeth Baptist Church in Bancroft. The service will begin at 6:30. - The Senior Awards Assembly will take place tomorrow, May 21st at 9:00 AM in the gym. Seniors are to wear their gowns only. Parents/families are invited to attend. - Senior finals are on Thursday, May 22nd (3rd/4th Blocks) and Friday, May 23rd (1st/2nd Blocks) - Graduation practice is Thursday, May 29th. All seniors must report to the school no later than 8:30 for senior breakfast. Seniors are required to ride the bus to the Coliseum and Convention Center. The bus will depart at 9:30, stop at Rock Branch Elementary for Senior Clap Out, and arrive at the Coliseum shortly after. When graduation practice concludes, the bus will take seniors to Poca Elementary for Senior Clap Out. - Graduation will take place on Thursday, May 29th, at 7:00 PM. Seniors are expected to arrive no later than 5:45.

Don't miss the Greenhouse Sale this weekend behind Poca High School...purchase plants grown by our own Agriculture students...all proceeds benefit our FFA program. This Saturday, May 10 from 9 am - 4 pm. Cash and checks accepted.

Poca High is utilizing a new calendar website where students, parents, community, and staff can access event happening at PHS including sports, academic events, and more! Follow this link to get access to the PHS Eventlink Calendar: https://websites.eventlink.com/s/poca-high-school/Events

Family Care will offer sports physicals will be May 22nd and 29th on the Family Care bus at PHS. Students may sign up in the main office to get on the list for physicals. Forms must be signed by parent/guardian to be seen on bus. Forms are available in the office or on the PHS website. Senior Vaccine day will be May 19th. Sign up sheet will be in main office for that as well.

Congratulations to our newest members of the National Honor Society inducted this morning. Our NHS is the most selective of all honor societies and students are chosen based not only on their academics, but also service, leadership, and overall character. We are proud of these outstanding young men and women!

Poca High School's Winter Formal is scheduled for January 4th, 2025, in the PHS Commons from 7:00-10:00. Tickets will be on sale on GoFan only. Outside Guest Forms are available in the front office and are due on December 18th at noon. Guests will be given an access code to purchase tickets on GoFan AFTER the guest form is approved. Please check the Poca High School Facebook page for the link to purchase tickets. Flyers will also be placed throughout the school.

PHS students and staff gathered in memory of Nitro student Timmy Fields today. We send our love and prayers to his family and all of Nitro Nation.

Poca High School music students! Are you a member of marching band, concert band, show band, or show choir? Do you take a music class here at PHS like piano, guitar, music appreciation? Would you be interested in belonging to a national honor society for student musicians? Check out Tri-M Music Honorary! We are having our first interest meeting on Tuesday November 19th during the 2nd half of lunch. We look to start a new chapter here at PHS this year! Check out the information provided or see Mr. Rose for more details!

PHS students in need of Christmas assistance are invited to request here: https://forms.office.com/r/7e7vktyFrh

Are you a gamer? Join Poca High's new E-Sports Team! Fill out the survey attached to be added to the list if interested in becoming a part of PHS's newest team! https://forms.office.com/r/KAd3SVDsBP

Trunk or Treat! Bring the kids or decorate your car this Sunday, October 20 from 4-6 pm for trunk or treat sponsored by Poca High Future Business Leaders! Free games, costume contest, and of course trunk or treating in the PHS parking lot!

Hungry? Get down to PHS before 7 pm and support the show choir by purchasing a salisbury steak dinner for $12 per person! Includes delicious desserts! They have plenty of extra hot and ready for you!

Join us for an informative session about the ins and outs of financial aid on November 4th from 3:30 - 5:30! Whether you are a student, parent, or guardian, this event will help you navigate the process of financial assistance, including the FAFSA, scholarships, grants, and loans. Register for this event at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/poca-high-school-fa101fsa-id-workshop-tickets-1038855523837?aff=oddtdtcreator

Don't forget to donate to help our student organizations give to the victims of hurricane Helene. Deadline for donations is Tuesday at 3:00 pm. Donate cash at school or with credit debit here: https://pocahigh.givebacks.com/store/items/1115222

Community Service Opportunity! Volunteer or walk in the Walk to End Alzheimer's October 26 at GoMart Ballpark! To sign up or learn more, contact Kelli Lewis at kflewis@alz.org or call 304-389-0202

Be sure to follow the Poca High Yearbook social media! Submit pictures, senior quotes, etc for the yearbook via these sites! Instagram: @pocahighyearbook1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566795265547

Parent-teacher conferences will take place on Tuesday, October 8 from 4 pm - 6 pm. If you would like to meet with any of your student's instructors, please schedule by calling or e-mailing their counselor.

Looks like the weather will clear up tonight! Be sure to come out tomorrow morning to the Poca Fall Fest and support many of our student organizations! Parade is at 11:00, and booths will be open before and after!

The baseball team is selling corrugated yard signs with stakes for $25! You can purchase online through the school store on Givebacks or see a baseball player! Givebacks: https://pocahigh.givebacks.com/store?limit=21&live=true

Homecoming Tickets available through Thursday, 9/ 26 $10.00 each. The Homecoming Dance is 9/28 from 7-10 pm. Get your tickets today! No tickets will be sold at the door.