Division News and Updates

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• School Board Meeting Recap - January

• 25-26 Parental Opt Out Booklet

• 2025-2026 Student Rights and Responsibilities

• 2025-2026 Student Fees

• 2025-2026 Secondary Course Guide

  • Click here to view the PDF version of the 25-26 Secondary Course Guide.

• 2026-2027 Secondary Course Guide

• 2024-2027 Strategic Communications Plan

• Attendance Guide for Parents

• Cardinal Care Coverage - Back to School!

• Division Literacy Plan

• PHS Celebrates Summer Graduates

• School Based Attendance Information

• Virginia Immunization Requirements

• Stakeholder Feedback: Provide opinions on policies up for review and other hot topics here!

• Solving Problems Together: Who to Contact?

Building Maintenance Updates

• In accordance with EPA regulations, Powhatan County Public Schools has an Asbestos Management Plan in place. A copy of the plan is available for your review in the office of each school building. Asbestos information will be made available annually for Powhatan Middle School. Information about asbestos inspections, response actions, and post-response action activities, including periodic re-inspection and surveillance activities that are planned or in progress, will be posted on the website and available in the main office. If there are any questions, you may contact Mr. Tom Sulzer, Assistant Director of Facilities, at 804-598-5700.

PEF 9th Annual Golf Tournament on Thursday, June 4, 2026

• The Powhatan Education Foundation is excited to host the 9th Annual Golf Tournament on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at the beautiful Mill Quarter Golf Course in Powhatan, Virginia. The tournament will be played in a Four-Man Captain’s Choice format with a shotgun start at 12:00 p.m.

• Proceeds from the tournament directly benefit the students and staff of Powhatan County Public Schools through the Powhatan Education Foundation.

• Registration is now open and will remain available through the end of May. The entry fee is $100 per golfer or $400 per team. Electronic payment is available, and checks may also be mailed to P.O. Box 552, Powhatan, VA 23139. All participants must register by Friday, May 29, 2026.

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Scheduling Season has arrived!

5th Grade Families:

• It is already time to start thinking about the transition to 6th grade. Here is some important information from Mr. Innes, principal at Powhatan Middle School. 

• We are hosting a parent event on Wednesday, February 11th at 6:00pm at the middle school with general middle school and scheduling information. (This night is for parents only, please.)

• Students will enter their course requests into the PowerSchool portal with their 5th grade teachers and middle school counselor starting in mid-February.

• Check out available middle school classes at our Powhatan Middle School Scheduling Website for more details.

Middle School Students & Families:

• Starting next week, students will be making course requests for next school year! Powhatan High School will be visiting 8th grade classes on January 20th and January 21st. (Click here for slides from The PHS Experience.)

• Our middle school counselors will be scheduling students toward the beginning of February. 

• Take some time now to explore our Powhatan Middle School Scheduling Website to learn more about the scheduling process, timelines, and available courses for your student.

High School Students & Families:

• Students will begin selecting courses for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. This Scheduling Guide includes a timeline and scheduling resources for students and parents.

• Students will enter course requests in PowerSchool January 22nd or 23rd during their English class.

• Course Requests must be completed BEFORE students meet with their Counselor.

• Students are asked to do the best they can and come prepared with any questions they might have to their one-on-one scheduling meeting. Counselors will review their requests and help them to make any adjustments to be sure they are on track for graduation, for their specific diploma as well as for their future college and career goals.

• All one-on-one meetings will be completed by February 20th. Students are encouraged to look at the course guide and to talk to their teachers to make an informed decision when selecting classes.

Interested in CodeRVA for high school?

• CodeRVA Regional High School's lottery for the 2026-27 school year is now open.  Interested students can apply on our website at coderva.org. 

• As a reminder, any rising (first time) 9th grader residing in a partner school division is eligible to apply, and the application only takes 15-20 minutes.  The lottery closes on February 20.

• If families would like to view recordings of our Open House presentations, those are also accessible via our website.  Additional questions?  Contact us at info@coderva.org or 804-968-1820.

School Messenger

• If you do not currently receive text messages from the school messenger program and you would like to OPT IN to receive TEXT messages. Text the words OPT IN to 67587.

Powhatan Strong: Family Connection Series

• PCPS’s next Powhatan Strong Series session will be held virtually on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 12 PM. During this session, we will explore ways that parents, guardians and community members can get involved through parent engagement and volunteer opportunities within our PCPS schools. To log in visit bit.ly/PowhatanStrong25-26. If you would like to pre-register to receive a reminder closer to January 15, please fill out this google form. Thank you!Previous Coffee Chats can be found at the links below:

  • August Session- Attendance

  • September Session- School Safety

  • October Session- Bullying

  • November Session- Parent Burnout / Stress

• To log in, visit bit.ly/PowhatanStrong25-26.

• If you are unable to make it to the Coffee Chat, we encourage you to submit your questions via the Coffee Chat Google Form.

Silence Hurts

• Students are able to use our "Silence Hurts" form to report behavior of any kind. This form goes directly to all administrators and counselors, and students can use this form anonymously. Students are encouraged to use this form to help a friend in need or report a situation. The form is located on our PCPS websites. We encourage our students to be an upstander and help a friend in need - "if you see something, say something!"

Helping Hands Award Nomination

• Do you know a Powhatan County Public Schools employee who is Inspiring, Empowering, or Innovating?  We want to hear from you. Tell us about any staff member who is making a difference in the lives of our children by inspiring, empowering or innovating.  Just click on the “Nominate someone” button to tell us about a Powhatan Schools staff member who deserves to be recognized. We welcome suggestions from students, families, co-workers or community members.

• Click here to nominate a deserving staff member!

VSBA Scholarship Opportunity

• The Virginia School Boards Association (VSBA) is thrilled to announce a brand-new scholarship opportunity designed to support high school seniors across the Commonwealth! The VSBA Board of Directors Regional Scholarship recognizes students who excel in academics, leadership, and community service, providing them with financial support to pursue their post-secondary education.

  • Key Details:

    • Who Can Apply? High school seniors graduating in Spring 2026 who attend a public high school in a division that is a member of the VSBA and located within one of the nine VSBA regions.

    • Scholarship Award: $5,000 per regional winner!

    • Scholarship Theme: Champion for Impact – Share how you plan to use your education to make a difference!

    • Application Deadline: January 30, 2026, by 4:00 p.m.

  • Selected recipients will be honored during the 2026 VSBA Regional Spring Networking Forums. Attendance to the student’s respective regional spring networking forum is required to receive their award. Regional winners will be selected and notified in February 2026. A full list of 2026 VSBA Regional Spring Networking Forums is included in the scholarship packet linked below.

  • If you are unsure which VSBA region your school division is in, please visit: https://www.vsba.org/vsba-regions/

  • Don't miss this incredible opportunity! Be a Champion for Impact and take the next step toward your future.

  • Have questions? Reach out to Bella Corbo at bella@vsba.org or call 434-295-8722 ext. 2

  • Scholarship Guide

  • Scholarship Application

Volunteer With Us!

• The Lunch Buddies Mentoring Program has been in place in Powhatan County Public Schools for over 10 years. The goal of the program is to help foster strong relationships among our students and the positive adult role models in the community. Whether at any of our 3 elementary schools or our middle school, you would meet with a student once a week and ultimately act as another advocate for them. It can be anything from academic support to conversation, playing games, making crafts, and so much more. The program is planned to begin the first week of October and will last until mid-May, when SOL testing begins in our upper grade levels. 

  • If you are interested in participating as a mentor for the Lunch Buddies Program, we would be happy to have you! Please reach out to lunchbuddies@powhatan.k12.va.us for any questions.

• Watch DOGS! We are looking for Watch DOGS!

  • WATCH D.O.G.S.® (Dads of Great Students) is an innovative program used by schools across America to foster committed involvement of fathers and father-figures, such as uncles, stepfathers, and grandfathers, in children’s lives.

  • Call your child's school for more information!