Hello! My name is Jake Howard, and I will be teaching 6th-grade Science at Pottsville Junior High School this year! I’m super excited to be back at Pottsville and proud to be a part of the Apache family! 🖤💛

My name is Pamela Luker. I am a new Career and Technical Education Teacher. I will be teaching Family and Consumer Science, Career Development, and Introduction to Business. My passion is teaching students life skills. I am excited to join the Apache Tribe!

📣 New Arkansas law (AR SB‑142) is now in effect!
Starting this school year, Pottsville Schools will go “Bell‑to‑Bell No Cell”—all cell phone use is prohibited during instructional hours.
🧠 Focus. 🎓 Engage. ✅ Learn more: bit.ly/4nw4qO1

We hope you’re enjoying a relaxing summer! As you start getting ready for the new school year, please check out the school supply list for students in 6th through 8th grades at Pottsville Junior High.
#PJH #OurTribeStory #BackToSchool #GritGrowthGreatness

First day of collection is this Friday June 20th from 5-7 at Pottsville Elementary

Join us in celebrating 🎉 22 amazing educators who earned state merit pay!
Congratulations! 🖤💛
#OurTribeStory 🖤💛

Pottsville School District proudly recognizes twenty-two teachers who have been awarded
merit pay by the Arkansas Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)

🏈 PARENTS, IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO SIGN UP FOR FOOTBALL CAMP!
📧 Email your child’s info to jordan.dugger@pottsvilleschools.org
🏃♂️ OR show up at the indoor facility tomorrow to sign up in person!
CAMP DETAILS:
📅 When: May 27th and 28th
🕘 Time: 9:00-11:30 AM
🎓 Who: Grades 3-7
💵 Cost: $45
⚡️ Don’t miss out on the chance for your child to enhance their game, make new friends, and have a blast! 🏈✨


PHS no longer needs these Statistics textbooks! We have 42 copies (many of which are still wrapped in the original cellophane) if you or your students want them. Call the office if you're interested!

Congratulations to all of our PSD Retirees for their dedication to our district! Pottsville Elementary: Dana Aulgur-38 years, Sheila Deere-26 years, Nickey Shelton-27 years. Pottsville Middle Grades: Tracy Ryals-15 years, Kevin Ray-34 years. Pottsville Junior High: Donna Stobaugh-31 years, Beth Fields- 22.75 years, Susan Rollans- 22.5 years. Pottsville High School: Tim Overturf-21 years, Jonathan Bradley-19 years, Amy Whorton-30.5 years. PSD Central Office: Larry Dugger-24 years , Renee Short-21.5 years, and Sue Moore-34.5 years of service.

Congratulations to the 2025 - 2026 Junior High Cheer Team!

June breakfast and lunch FREE for all children 18 and younger!

Students in 7th grade science tested hypotheses to determine if there is a perfect amount of water to make bottles land upright after a flip.





Personal Communication classes are getting semester test ready!

Top TRIBE ticket earners from each grade were celebrated with a special picnic and lunch at Old Post Park. These students consistently demonstrated outstanding dedication to the TRIBE Matrix values. They enjoyed a fun-filled day playing basketball, whiffle ball, volleyball, and card games, all while taking in the beautiful weather.





PJH Parents- If you have pictures from PJH band, The Glow Dance, or take pictures at the Final Splash Dance you can submit them for use in the yearbook. See below for details!

Let's wish Mrs. Bly a Happy Birthday today!
You show kindness and care, always prioritizing the needs of students and staff. On your special day, we hope you feel how much you are appreciated and celebrated.
Happy Birthday, Mrs. Bly!
Third year EAST student, Kyle Gullett prepares his project to deliver to his client, Occupational Therapist, Wade Ivy. Kyle is creating adaptive tools for small children in physical therapy by using the Bambu 3d printer. Congratulations on your success Kyle!


Mrs. Diaz's students took their final bows with Romeo and Juliet--and designed symbolic masks to represent their favorite characters. Drama, creativity, and Shakespearean flair all in one! 🎭✨







PJH Dance Friday May 16 from 7-9 PM. Tickets $10 sold 5/15 at lunch and at the door. Tie-dye theme!

