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!

Seniors are required to show proof of a Tdap and 2 Meningitis vaccines at the beginning of the school year. One meningitis vaccine must be after the age of 16. Please submit vaccine records, an updated health check and dental records to the school nurse. If you feel comfortable, you can email records to Rachel.Hill@k12.wv.us with subject line Senior Health Records. If you have any questions please contact the school nurse at 304-997-2340.

Class of 2025...Your graduation pictures from Joshua Sharp Imagery are online and available for purchase...see them at https://joshuasharpimagery.client-gallery.com/gallery/poca-high-class-of-2025-graduation

Tonight's graduation ceremony will be livestreamed tonight at 7:00 pm at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lE7OZZH14o

Spaghetti Dinner Hosted by PHS Cheer Team on June 4 from 3:00 - 7:00 pm. Dinner includes choice of Alfredo or meat sauce and salad, bread, and dessert. Dine-in or take it to-go for $12 per person. Contact a cheerleader to pre-order or come on the 4th!

A note from the school nurse: If your child has a medication at school, it needs to be picked up on, or by, the end of the last day of school, June 5, 2025. NO MEDICATION WILL BE KEPT AT SCHOOL OVER THE SUMMER. Medication cannot be sent home with the student. A parent or guardian must pick up the medication. Any medication left at school will be discarded on June 5th.

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