Veterans Day Assembly & Luncheon November 9th at 10:30 am. All veterans invited!

Good luck to our FFA students who are heading to compete at Nationals after winning first place in Agriculture Issues in the state of WV! We know these students will represent us well!

Next week kicks off Red Ribbon Week: a week we promote a drug free zone. Student Council is sponsoring a fun spirit week. Here are the days: Monday: Put drugs to rest-wear your PJs Tuesday: Ain't no shame in my flannel and drug free game-wear your comfy flannel Wednesday: There's no competition about it. Drugs suck-wear WVU or Marshall and see which one wins Thursday: Go red and put a stop to drugs-Wear your red or Poca gear Friday: scare the spook out of drugs-wear your favorite Halloween shirt.

We have past yearbooks available for most years between 1999 and 2021, on sale for $20.00 each. For more information, contact Mrs. Moncada at rrmoncada@k12.wv.us Years currently available are 1987, 1999, 2000, 01, 02, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 19, 21

PHS National Honor Society is hosting a Blood Drive tomorrow. Students who signed up to donate need to bring their photo ID! Students who are 16 years old or younger need to bring their signed Parental Consent Form. We encourage all donors to hydrate and eat a filling breakfast.

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Can't make the game? You have TWO options to watch from home or wherever you may be! We are thrilled to be having Friday Night Rivals by WCHS and HD Media at O.O. White Stadium streaming tonight's contest vs. Winfield. Check the links below! https://wchstv.com/sports/par-mar-friday-night-rivals/fnr-live-coverage-of-winfield-vs-poca-scheduled-for-friday-oct-6?fbclid=IwAR3hj5l7ld8K3NA2wiAlwzk7pl13bjWR6rbWKMCoXWW1V2yilT4RDrRZbFg https://www.wvgazettemail.com/live/winfield-generals-vs-poca-dots-oct-6-2023/html_2c3432f8-62c2-11ee-9171-2b3c5ddc172c.html

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Homecoming class shirts are ready and can be picked up in Mrs. Wright's room (102A). There are a LIMITED number of extra shirts that students may purchase for $12 if you did not order one. First come, first served!

Poca Athletics has a busy week! It's homecoming week!

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Tomorrow (Friday) is the last day to order homecoming class shirts! If you cannot pay at this time, but would like to order a shirt, please see Mrs. Wright to be put on the list. Class treasurers please turn in all orders and money!

FRESHMEN! Please return your signed AUP forms ASAP! If you need another form, please stop by the office or see Mrs. Moncada or Mrs. Wright.

Class Homecoming shirts are here! Each class chose a Movie theme and shirts are available only at this time. Please order immediately! Shirts are $12 for sizes S-XL and $15 for 2X and 3X. See class officers to order or pay by card on the PHS website (additional fee applies)

Congratulations to our Homecoming Attendants and Miss Poca Dot Candidates! Miss Freshman - Roxy Angell Miss Sophomore - Chloe Wheeler Miss Junior - Madalynn Spurlock Senior Miss Poca Dot Candidates: Kendra Dunbar Savannah Gibeaut Reagan Gladwell Olivia Wheeler

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Dear Families: Your student will be bringing home state assessment results today if he/she took the WV General Summative Assessment: grades 3-8, the WV Alternate Student Assessment: grades 3-8, or the SAT School Day exam for grade 11 last spring. In addition, you and your student will also be receiving an email with a link to a video score report for WVGSA or WV SAT only. The video link is being sent to the student email account and the parent email on file with your student. Please have your student check the student email account to find the link. Simply copy the link into your web browser and use your student’s birthdate to open the video score report. If you do not receive printed score reports OR if you have difficulty opening the video report, please contact the school for assistance. Thank you and have a great day!

This week in Poca Athletics:

Order your yearbook now to receive a discount! https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1117789/Poca-High-School/2024-Yearbook/2023081411151845765/CATALOG_SHOP/

Fall 2023 Schedule Change Request Form To request a schedule change, please complete the following form. The deadline to submit a request is 3:33 PM on Monday, August 28th. Here is the link: https://forms.office.com/r/KcRkGsuyqN