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'''Pocahontas Middle School''' is located in [[Short Pump, Virginia|Short Pump, VA, USA]] in western [[Henrico County, Virginia|Henrico County]]. The school is operated by Henrico County Public Schools.
In January 2000, Pocahontas opened with transfer students from Short Pump Middle School, Harry F. Byrd Middle School and others.
Pocahontas's colors are blue and silver and the school mascot is the Hawk.
== Faculty ==
Administration includes principal Raymond E. Honeycutt, vice principal Mrs. Jacquelyn B. Hunt and administrative intern Mrs. Joi Alexander-Lowery. There are also two librarians, a resource officer and a technology-support technician, Mr. Daryl Lampert.
== Academics ==
In 2005, Pocahontas topped the SOL charts with 95% of students passing in 8th grade Math and Reading categories, the best of county middle schools.
Academic Program Includes:
*English
*Social Studies
*Science
*Mathematics
*Spanish I
*Latin I
*French I
*Reading
*Technology
:Mr.Long constructed an award winning technology museum.
*Special/Assisted Education
*Family Consumer Sciences
== Athletics ==
Pocahontas's athletic department has grown steadily over the years to include:
*Football
*Baseball
*Soccer (Boy's and Girls)
*Softball
*Tennis
*Gymnastics
*Cheerleading
*Track
*Basketball (Boy's and Girls)
:The Boy's Basketball team went undefeated in the 2005-2006 season
*Wrestling
== Chorus ==
The Pocahontas Chorus is under the direction of Mr. David Clatterbuck (He may be homosexual, but he is good). All of the groups did well in statewide competition at Busch Gardens, where they received all superior ratings in 2004. They also won best choir of their competition group, winning all around honors.
There are many different groups in the Pocahontas Chorus. They include:
*'''Chorus 6''' is the 6th grade mixed choir and is non-select.
*'''General Chorus''' is the Pocahontas 7th and 8th grade mixed-choir and is non-select. They perform a number of 4-5 part pieces and some accapella.
*'''Lyrical Ladies''' is a girls only choir and is a select group of about 25 girls. They perform challenging 4-part harmonies as well as numerous accapella songs.
*'''Hawk Harmony''' is another select choir. In March 2006, Hawk Harmony put on a Jr. production of the musical "Into the Woods".
== Band ==
The Pocahontas Band has won many accolades as a result of their accomplishments. It is under the direction of Mr. Matthew Bruins. Recently at the Musicale hosted by [[Busch Gardens Williamsburg|Busch Gardens]], Pocahontas's jazz band took home a grand champion trophy.
== Orchestra ==
When the Pocahontas Orchestra was formed in 2000, it was very small and had to practice with the Harry F. Byrd Middle School orchestra. It has grown over the years and has become a respectable part of Pocahontas's music program. This is where all the queers gather. YEAH BABY BAND RULEZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!!!
== External links ==
*[http://www.henrico.k12.va.us/ms/pocahontas/ Pocahontas Middle School official website]
[[Category:Henrico County, Virginia|Pocahontas Middle School]]
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