Get a glimpse of what awaits at Powhatan High School. From hands-on classes and competitive athletics to clubs, leadership opportunities, and student life, The PHS Experience showcases the many pathways available to students.
Join us Thursday, January 15, to explore academic programs, AP and dual enrollment options, athletics, activities, counseling supports, JROTC, college and military pathways, and more—all in one place.
Evening at a glance:
• 6:00–6:15 p.m. – Welcome and student performances (Auditorium)
• 6:15–6:45 p.m. – Counseling presentation: Pathways to Graduation and Beyond (Auditorium)
• 6:45–8:00 p.m. – Program showcases in Main Street, Commons, and gyms
Whether you are curious about a specific program or want the full picture of life at PHS, this evening is designed to help families see what’s possible. 🧡🖤
#WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
6 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students practice performing CPR.
the flier says: You are invited to The PHS Experience Thursday, January 15. a showcase of classes, sports and activities Performances and welcome from 6-6:15 p.m. in the auditorium counseling presentation: Pathways to Graduation and Beyond - from 6:15-6:45 p.m. in the auditorium from 6:45 to 8 in the main street, commons, and gyms, families can learn about academic offerings, AP and dual enrollment classes, athletic eligibility, clubs, counseling, financial aid, JROTC demos, military and college recruiters, sports, testing, and more
Culinary students in a kitchen cook lunch.
A choir director leads a group of choir students in a performance.
FFA members at a school board meeting pose for a photo with school board members.
Teach for tomorrow students look over literature.
A group of students pose for a photo wearing medals.
Students in am engineering classroom work on robots.
Students in ceramics class work on projects.
Students on the swim team swim in the pool.

What an incredible weekend at Powhatan High School! 🤖 The school was proud to host its first-ever FIRST Chesapeake robotics competition, welcoming 63 teams over two days for an unforgettable showcase of student innovation, problem-solving, and teamwork for the Powhatan Qualifiers. From creative robot designs to high-energy matches, the talent and dedication on display were truly inspiring.
A huge thank you to our volunteers, including our own Powhatan robotics students, staff, and community members, who helped make this event run smoothly from start to finish. A special thanks to Mr. Beasley for leading the charge as the SPEAR sponsor. We are also grateful to every team who traveled to Powhatan from Maryland, Washington, D.C., and other parts of Virginia to compete and share their hard work with our community.
Hosting this event was a milestone for Powhatan, and we could not have asked for a better first experience. We’re already looking forward to what’s next for our robotics students as they continue their season competing over the next two weekends.
#WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan

6 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Robotics teams compete in a match at a robotics competition.
A person in a costume poses for a photo with four other people.
Volunteers help a visiting robotics team at a robotics competition.
Volunteers help a visiting robotics team at a robotics competition.
Robotics teams compete in a match at a robotics competition.
Robotics teams compete in a match at a robotics competition.
Robotics teams compete in a match at a robotics competition.
Robotics teams compete in a match at a robotics competition.
Robotics teams compete in a match at a robotics competition.
Robots in a competition ring at a robotics competition.
We’ve still got a few pre-winter break moments to share. Mrs. George and Mrs. Moring’s preschool inclusion class at Flat Rock Elementary wrapped up the days before the holidays with a gingerbread party filled with festive fun and smiles. Students enjoyed decorating personal gingerbread houses and spending time together.
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6 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
An adult and child work on a personal gingerbread house.
An adult and child work on a personal gingerbread house.
An adult and child work on a personal gingerbread house.
An adult and child work on a personal gingerbread house.
An adult and child work on a personal gingerbread house.
An adult and child work on a personal gingerbread house.
Robots. Hoops. Creativity in action. 🤖🏀
Powhatan High School is hosting a regional robotics competition this weekend, and the public is invited to come cheer on student teams from across Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Maryland.
📍 Where: Powhatan High School, 1800 Judes Ferry Road
📅 When: Saturday, January 10 & Sunday, January 11
⏰ Best time to watch: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
🔥 Playoffs (top-scoring robots): 4–6 p.m.
Students design, build, test, fail, fix, and compete with robots they created themselves—all while playing a brand-new game for this season.
🎟️ Free admission
🍔 Concessions available
🚚 Food trucks on site from 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Most matches take place in the gym, and visitors can also explore the pit area to see teams working up close (safety goggles available for $2 purchase).
Come see engineering, teamwork, and creativity on full display—and meet some of our amazing future innovators.
#WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
6 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Robotics team members work on robots.
Robotics team members work on robots.
Robotics team members work on a robotics course.
A robotics team poses for a photo.
Students in Mrs. McQuiddy’s Honors Chemistry class at Powhatan High School are putting their knowledge of chemical reactions to the test this week. 🧪 During this lab-based lesson, students are predicting the products of chemical reactions and then using their lab results to support those predictions. Over several days, they are testing 13 different reactions and classifying each one into the 6 categories of chemical reactions, strengthening both their analytical and scientific reasoning skills.
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7 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students in chemistry class test chemical reactions.
Students in chemistry class test chemical reactions.
Students in chemistry class test chemical reactions.
Students in chemistry class test chemical reactions.
Students in chemistry class test chemical reactions.
Students in chemistry class test chemical reactions.
Students in chemistry class test chemical reactions.
Students in chemistry class test chemical reactions.
Students in chemistry class test chemical reactions.
Pursuant to Virginia Code § 2.2-3707
Please take notice that members of the Powhatan County School Board may be present at the Strategic Plan Meeting to be held:
DATE: Friday, January 16, 2026
TIME: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
LOCATION: Pocahontas Landmark Center
4290 Anderson Hwy, Powhatan, VA
This notice is being provided in accordance with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act due to the possibility that a quorum of school board members may be in attendance.
No official business will be conducted, and no votes or decisions will be made by the School Board at this event.
7 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Pursuant to Virginia Code § 2.2-3707 Please take notice that members of the Powhatan County School Board may be present at the Strategic Plan Meeting to be held: DATE: Friday, January 16, 2026 TIME: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM LOCATION: Pocahontas Landmark Center 4290 Anderson Hwy, Powhatan, VA This notice is being provided in accordance with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act due to the possibility that a quorum of school board members may be in attendance. No official business will be conducted, and no votes or decisions will be made by the School Board at this event.
Before winter break, second graders at Pocahontas Elementary took a trip around the world while learning about holidays celebrated in different countries. 🌍✨ Students explored traditions through history lessons and stories, including La Befana in Italy, Hanukkah in Israel, nutcrackers in Germany, holly wreaths in Ireland, Christmas cards in England, and Mkeka mats for Kwanza in parts of Africa. Each lesson was paired with a hands-on craft or activity, helping students connect culture, history, and creativity. 🧡🖤
#WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
7 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A student participates in a holidays around the world activity.
A teacher explains a holidays around the world activity.
Students participate in a holidays around the world activity.
Students participate in a holidays around the world activity.
A teacher explains a holidays around the world activity.
Students participate in a holidays around the world activity.
A teacher explains a holidays around the world activity.
A teacher explains a holidays around the world activity.
A student participates in a holidays around the world activity.
Students participate in a holidays around the world activity.
During a visit to the Innovation Lab at Powhatan Middle School last semester, sixth graders in Mr. Hall’s science class took learning to another planet as part of their space unit. 🌌🤖 With guidance from Dr. Spott, students created two-dimensional models of Mars and programmed Finch robots from BirdBrain Technologies to navigate and explore the surface. The hands-on lesson combined science, coding, and problem-solving as students applied what they’ve learned in an engaging and creative way. 🧡🖤
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7 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students work on a mars rover related assignment in science class.
Students work on a mars rover related assignment in science class.
Students work on a mars rover related assignment in science class.
Students work on a mars rover related assignment in science class.
Students work on a mars rover related assignment in science class.
A student works on a mars rover related assignment in science class.
Students work on a mars rover related assignment in science class. A teacher helps.
Students work on a mars rover related assignment in science class.
Students work on a mars rover related assignment in science class.
A teacher helps a student with an assignment.
In December, ninth grade English students took part in a powerful pre-reading activity for A Long Walk to Water in the library. The hands-on experience – aimed at prompting thoughtful discussion and reflection – gave students in Mr. Jones’ and Mr. Bradbury’s classes a glimpse of the daily challenges many African villagers face due to extreme water shortages before they began reading. 🧡🖤
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7 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students walk down a hallway carrying weights.
Students walk down a hallway carrying weights.
In December, Mrs. Kellaway’s fifth graders at Powhatan Elementary turned math time into a coffee-themed experience that had everyone thinking—and collaborating. ☕📊 Students stepped into roles like barista, baker, cashier, and manager as they worked across “locations” to estimate and multiply decimals using a mock menu. Teams earned paychecks by completing tasks together, while surprise “Chance Cards” added an extra layer of probability and problem-solving. Even with a shortened week, engagement was high and the coffee-inspired math fun continued. 🧡🖤
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7 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A class and their teacher pose for a photo in front of a Starbucks themed bulletin board.
A class and their teacher pose for a photo in front of a Starbucks themed bulletin board.
Students get hot chocolate at a table.
A student and teacher pose for a photo in front of a Starbucks themed bulletin board.
Students get hot chocolate at a table.
A student and teacher pose for a photo in front of a Starbucks themed bulletin board.
A student and teacher pose for a photo in front of a Starbucks themed bulletin board.
A student and teacher pose for a photo in front of a Starbucks themed bulletin board.
A student poses for a photo in front of a Starbucks themed bulletin board.
A student poses for a photo in front of a Starbucks themed bulletin board.
Before winter break, Mrs. Garner’s kindergarten class at Flat Rock Elementary enjoyed a visit to the Penguin Patch Holiday Shop. 🐧🎁 Sponsored by the PTO, the experience gave students a chance to make thoughtful choices while shopping for gifts for family and friends. Thank you to all of the volunteers who helped make the shop happen for the kids.🧡🖤
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7 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students shop at a PTO-run holiday shop.
Volunteers help students at a PTO-run holiday shop.
Volunteers help students at a PTO-run holiday shop.
Students shop at a PTO-run holiday shop.
Volunteers help students at a PTO-run holiday shop. Students shop.
A student shops at a PTO-run holiday shop.
Volunteers help students at a PTO-run holiday shop.
Volunteers help students at a PTO-run holiday shop.
Students shop at a PTO-run holiday shop.
Students shop at a PTO-run holiday shop.
Families are invited to The PHS Experience on Thursday, January 15. This evening is a chance to explore everything Powhatan High School has to offer, from academics and activities to athletics and student life. The night begins with a welcome and student performances from 6:00 to 6:15 p.m., followed by a counseling presentation on Pathways to Graduation and Beyond from 6:15 to 6:45 p.m., both in the auditorium. From 6:45 to 8:00 p.m., families can visit the Main Street, Commons, and gyms to learn more about classes, AP and dual enrollment course opportunities, clubs, athletics, counseling, financial aid, JROTC (including demonstrations), college and military options, testing, and more. We hope to see families there as they take the next step in their PHS journey. 🧡🖤
#WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
7 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
the flier says: You are invited to The PHS Experience Thursday, January 15. a showcase of classes, sports and activities Performances and welcome from 6-6:15 p.m. in the auditorium counseling presentation: Pathways to Graduation and Beyond - from 6:15-6:45 p.m. in the auditorium from 6:45 to 8 in the main street, commons, and gyms, families can learn about academic offerings, AP and dual enrollment classes, athletic eligibility, clubs, counseling, financial aid, JROTC demos, military and college recruiters, sports, testing, and more
The day before Winter Break, the Polar Express made a special stop at Pocahontas Elementary for first graders! 🚂❄️ Students enjoyed a magical experience inspired by the beloved story and each received a brand-new book to take home. A big thank-you to “Conductor” Carol Crump for helping make this memorable day special for our young readers. 🧡🖤
#WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
7 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A conductor speaks to a group of children on Polar Express Day.
Children look at a cart of books.
A conductor speaks to a group of children on Polar Express Day.
A conductor speaks to a group of children on Polar Express Day.
In the last few months, second graders from all three PCPS elementary schools traveled to the Elizabeth Randolph Lewis Powhatan YMCA to participate in the Learn to Swim program. The free swimming lessons are supported by fundraising efforts of YMCA donors with the goal of saving lives through water safety education and swimming instruction. At the end of the program, students receive a certification of achievement and a Learn to Swim T-shirt. Throughout the lessons, the kids learned critical water safety skills such as asking permission to enter the water, swim-float-swim, dog paddling, and how to save someone who is drowning without putting themselves in danger. PCPS thanks the YMCA and the amazing instructors who make this important skill so fun and engaging for our second graders. Check out some of these fun Learn to Swim moments with Flat Rock Elementary students in Ms. Tyson’s and Ms. Korté’s classes right before Winter Break. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
7 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
An instructor helps children learn to swim.
A class and their teacher pose for a photo by a pool.
An instructor helps children learn to swim.
Instructors help children learn to swim.
Instructors help children learn to swim.
Two girls pose for a photo in a pool.
An instructor helps children learn to swim.
An instructor helps children learn to swim.
An instructor helps a child learn to swim.
An instructor helps a child learn to swim.
Students in Mr. Raychouni’s classes at Powhatan Middle School stepped into the role of broadcast meteorologists as part of a Weathercast Production unit earlier this semester. Students wrote scripts, practiced on-camera delivery, and used green screen technology to film their forecasts before editing their final videos using digital production tools. Along the way, they built skills in communication, problem-solving, creativity, and media production – learning how technology and storytelling come together to create a polished broadcast. 🎬🌦️
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7 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students work with a green screen as part of a weather forecast production unit.
Students edit videos as part of a weather forecast production unit.
Students work with a green screen as part of a weather forecast production unit.
Students edit videos as part of a weather forecast production unit.
A student edits videos as part of a weather forecast production unit.
Students edit videos as part of a weather forecast production unit.
Students in Mrs. Schwartz’s kindergarten class at Flat Rock Elementary recently spent a special day creating handmade keepsakes for their families and friends. With help from parent volunteers, students rotated through several craft stations before wrapping up the day with a holiday party – complete with decorating Mrs. Schwartz as a Christmas tree. 🎄🧡🖤
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7 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Adults and children de corate a teacher as a Christmas tree.
An adult helps students work on craft projects.
An adult helps students work on craft projects.
Adults help students work on craft projects.
Powhatan Middle School eighth graders in Mrs. Phinney’s Physical Science class put Newton’s Laws of Motion to the test earlier this semester through a hands-on station lab. Students rotated through experiments designed to help them describe, predict, and explain how forces affect the motion of objects.
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7 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students conduct experiments related to Newton's Laws of Motion.
Students conduct experiments related to Newton's Laws of Motion.
Students conduct experiments related to Newton's Laws of Motion.
Students conduct experiments related to Newton's Laws of Motion.
A student conducts an experiment related to Newton's Laws of Motion.
Students conduct experiments related to Newton's Laws of Motion.
Students conduct experiments related to Newton's Laws of Motion.
On the last day before Winter Break, Mrs. McCue’s first graders at Pocahontas Elementary put their imaginations to work during a creative writing activity centered on the prompt, “If I were an elf…” ✏️🧝‍♂️ Students created their own elves and wrote stories to match, proudly sharing their finished work together as a class. #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
7 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A class poses for a group photo while holding up elves and a writing assignment they made in class.
Mrs. Cable’s kindergarten class at Powhatan Elementary got into the holiday spirit earlier this month with a hands-on craft project. Students created festive fabric wreaths, practicing fine motor skills while expressing their creativity.
#WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
7 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A child makes a fabric wreath in class.
A child makes a fabric wreath in class.
Children make fabric wreaths in class.
A child makes a fabric wreath in class.
Children make fabric wreaths in class.
A child makes a fabric wreath in class.
A child makes a fabric wreath in class.
Children make fabric wreaths in class.
Ms. Yates, Ms. Phillips, and Ms. Plazola’s preschool class at Flat Rock Elementary recently started their school day by making cards for their Teach for Tomorrow student teacher, a Powhatan High School senior, to show their love. A sweet moment of reading, gratitude, and connection across grade levels. 🧡🖤
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7 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Preschoolers make a card for their student teacher.
Preschoolers make a card for their student teacher.
A preschooler makes a card for their student teacher. An adult helps.
A preschooler makes a card for their student teacher.
Preschoolers make a card for their student teacher.
Preschoolers make a card for their student teacher.
A preschooler makes a card for their student teacher. An adult helps.