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.

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***

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

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

Due to the UPS plane crash in Louisville, KY, we have been informed that our transfers for the volleyball state tournament shirts will be delayed until at least Thursday. If you would still like your shirt after the tournament or would like credit applied toward a different Dot Designs shirt, please email Mrs. Wright at ddwright@k12.wv.us, otherwise, your payment will be refunded. We apologize for the inconvenience, and our thoughts and prayers go out to the individuals who were lost or injured in the crash.

Volleyball States shirts! Must order by 3 pm on Friday Nov. 7 to receive them in time! Place your orders at https://pocahigh.givebacks.com/shop/items/a96beaaf9051b7

Get excited: POCA HIGH SCHOOL pictures taken on 10/29/2025 are ready! Parents/guardians can view and order their student’s photos online.

To help spread the word, copy and paste the information below to your school’s website, social media accounts, emails or your school’s newsletter.

School Pictures are Ready!

View and order at https://shop.jostenspix.com/login

POCA HIGH SCHOOL
Event Code: FE202425
Also Needed: WVEVIS 2.0 Student ID
Additionally, if your school signed up for it, an email from JostensPIX will be sent within 24 hours to parents/guardians with a link to order.

Students and staff...it's Red Ribbon Week! Follow the dress up days to focus on drug abuse awareness

Monday: STOP Drugs: wear Red
Tuesday: Strike out Drugs: wear your sports gear or jersey
Wednesday: BOO Drugs: wear your Halloween shirt
Thursday: Drugs are Scary: wear Halloween Accessories
Friday: Don't fall for the Trick; Drugs are not Treat: Wear your Halloween Costume

Don't forget...if you didn't have your school picture made last month, be sure to be here on Wednesday, October 29 for make-up pictures! It is recommended you do not wear green as an AI background will be used. Seniors, you can also have tux and drape pictures made on the 29th.

VETERANS: Please join Poca High School in celebrating your service to our nation on Friday, November 7 at 10:30 a.m. for a ceremony featuring guest speaker, US Air Force Major William J. Bess, Retired (Poca High graduate Class of 1985) along with patriotic musical selections from the Poca High Marching Dots, Visual Volume Show Choir, and Rock Branch Elementary School Chorus. Following the presentation, all veterans are invited to join us for a homemade soup and salad luncheon. We hope all local veterans will join us for this special occasion honoring them! Please RSVP online at https://forms.office.com/r/sq8GJ8Dutd or by calling 304-755-5001. Thank you for your service!

If you missed the Fired Up Friday broadcast earlier this morning, here are some highlights: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?mibextid=wwXIfr&v=1332330965039591&rdid=XowM9nHCjTQexAiY #WSAZ #FiredUp #Dots

Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Wednesday, October 29, from 5:00 - 7:00 pm. Call your student’s counselor at 304-755-5001 to schedule meetings with one or more of their teachers.

We appreciate our service personnel Today and every day!

Get your BIRTHDAY MESSAGE displayed on the PHS Marquee!!!
Messages will include the person’s name and will run for 24 hours.
$10.00 per message...see Mrs. Stover in the office or pay online in the school store at https://pocahigh.givebacks.com/shop

Homecoming class shirts can be ordered for $15.00 now through September 22 in the Dot Shop or online at:
https://pocahigh.givebacks.com/shop/items/5460f7e0c14184

You must pre-order to guarantee you will receive a shirt!

School Pictures will be taken TOMORROW, Wednesday, September 10 from 8 am - 2 pm. Students who attend PCTC all day need to be sure to get your picture made during lunch. Senior ladies, best idea is to wear a black cami or similar under your top, but changing facilities will be available. Gentlemen, please make sure your hair is neat and clean. Remember, this is how people will remember you years from now! Make a good impression!

SCHOOL PICTURE DAY September 10. Underclass pictures will be taken that day as well as formal senior portraits. Mark your calendars...get your hair cut...practice those gorgeous smiles!