During P.E. class at Flat Rock Elementary, Mr. Ellison and Mrs. Leslie had the second graders from Mrs. Southward and Mr. Thompson’s classes toss bean bags to try to get them in the hula hoop of the same color. If they missed, the students picked the bean bags up and the next child tried. The game is called Bozo for the word the line yelled if one of them hit all of the loops. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
9 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Children play a bean bag toss game called Bozo.
Children playing a bean bag toss game called Bozo sit down when one of the students hits all of the loops.
Children play a bean bag toss game called Bozo.
Children play a bean bag toss game called Bozo.
Children play a bean bag toss game called Bozo.
Children play a bean bag toss game called Bozo.
Children play a bean bag toss game called Bozo.
Children play a bean bag toss game called Bozo.
Children play a bean bag toss game called Bozo.
Children sit in PE class in a gym and listen to a teacher.
The spirit of cooperation was alive and well at Powhatan High School when the Firefighter I students taught the Nurse Aide students how to use fire extinguishers. We love seeing successful peer-to-peer learning. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
9 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A teen helps another teen in turnout gear learn how to use a fire extinguisher.
A teen helps another teen dress in turnout gear.
A teen dressed in turnout gear smiles for the camera.
A teen dressed in turnout gear smiles for the camera.
A teen dressed in turnout gear smiles for the camera.
A teen dressed in turnout gear smiles for the camera.
A teen dressed in turnout gear smiles for the camera.
A teen dressed in turnout gear smiles for the camera.
A man talks to a large group of teens.
A teen helps another teen in turnout gear learn how to use a fire extinguisher.
🟠⚫️🟠⚫️🟠⚫️🟠⚫️🟠⚫️🟠⚫️🟠⚫️ Calling ALL POP TOP TAB COLLECTORS We NEED your TABS…Tomorrow!!! Our divisionwide contest ends Friday, April 26! Please spread the word and drop your tabs off at your child’s school (or any Powhatan school)! The Ronald McDonald House thanks you, and so do we. 🟠⚫️🟠⚫️🟠⚫️🟠⚫️🟠⚫️🟠⚫️🟠⚫️ (photo courtesy of Ronald McDonald House)
9 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Image of pop tabs arranged in the shape of a heart.
Mr. Settle's seventh grade U.S. History students at Powhatan Middle School participated in a West Front project as part of their World War I unit. The students wrote letters "home" from a real soldier who served in the war from Powhatan County, by including lessons from the class to describe the life of a soldier in World War I. The students learned what it was like to live in the trenches of World War I, and how events from across the world affected those who came from Powhatan. After the project, the students were able to learn if their soldier survived the war or not. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
9 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Description of a writing assignment for a U.S. history project where students wrote letters from the perspective of a man from Powhatan serving in World War I.
Result of a writing assignment for a U.S. history project where students wrote letters from the perspective of a man from Powhatan serving in World War I.
Result of a writing assignment for a U.S. history project where students wrote letters from the perspective of a man from Powhatan serving in World War I.
Result of a writing assignment for a U.S. history project where students wrote letters from the perspective of a man from Powhatan serving in World War I.
Result of a writing assignment for a U.S. history project where students wrote letters from the perspective of a man from Powhatan serving in World War I.
Result of a writing assignment for a U.S. history project where students wrote letters from the perspective of a man from Powhatan serving in World War I.
Result of a writing assignment for a U.S. history project where students wrote letters from the perspective of a man from Powhatan serving in World War I.
Result of a writing assignment for a U.S. history project where students wrote letters from the perspective of a man from Powhatan serving in World War I.
Result of a writing assignment for a U.S. history project where students wrote letters from the perspective of a man from Powhatan serving in World War I.
Mrs. Dillon's fifth-grade class at Powhatan Elementary modeled the rock cycle, beginning with igneous rock, weathering it and adding pressure to model sedimentary rock, then adding heat and pressure to model metamorphic rock, and finally melting it totally and cooling it to model igneous rock again. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
9 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Student work on an activity to model the rock cycle.
Student work on an activity to model the rock cycle.
Student work on an activity to model the rock cycle.
Student work on an activity to model the rock cycle.
Student work on an activity to model the rock cycle.
Student work on an activity to model the rock cycle.
“Brick It” is a weekly club that is hosted by Mrs. Gordon, Mrs. Fridley, and student helper David Gordon at Pocahontas Elementary. Each week, they set up a challenge for the children to create with Legos, whether they are building a bridge that holds a cutie orange or building a boat that floats and sail. Each child is busy with their hands, speaking in front of a large group, and making new friends while building something they love! Literally the giggles are ENDLESS! In these photos, the children built Lego mansions. They watched a short video about Emmett, from the Lego movie, in which he taught them how to become the perfect Minifig. The only problem was Emmett only had a plant to share his mornings on the couch with. Each child could work in a team or individually. The only requirement in their house was that it had to have a couch. After they built their mansion, the floor was open to share (which is the their favorite thing to do) what they built and a story of who they would share their couch with! #wearepcps #teampowhatan
9 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A group of children play with Legos
A group of children play with Legos
A group of children play with Legos
A group of children play with Legos
A group of children play with Legos
A child plays with Legos
A group of children play with Legos
Flat Rock Elementary third graders had a blast with the past when they embraced a full day of activities for Ancient Civilization Day. In the morning, the students headed to the bus loop to compete in their own Olympic Games, with activities such as the Long Jump, Relay Race, Bowling, Javelin Throw, Disc Throw, Chariot Race, and a Foot Race. A special thanks to the Powhatan High School RHO KAPPA National Social Studies Honor Society students who volunteered to officiate the games! In the afternoon, students created mosaics and Greek vases, built the Egyptian pyramids and Great Wall of China, constructed Chinese lanterns and Roman leaf crowns, and completed an Ancient Civilizations Word Search. The students also indulged their taste buds with a food tasting made up of various foods that originated from Greece, Rome, China, and Egypt. #wearepcps #teampowhatan #elevateeducatorsva
9 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students compete in a long jump activity.
Students compete in a relay race activity.
Students compete in a javelin throwing activity.
Students compete in a chariot race activity.
Students compete in a potato sack race activity.
Students compete in a bowling activity.
Students compete in a relay race activity.
A group of teens stand in front of an elementary school.
Students compete in a long jump activity.
Students compete in a disc throwing activity.
Offering a huge congratulations to Powhatan High School Class of 2017 alumnus and current Signal Knob Middle School agricultural education teacher and FFA advisor Dakota Stroud. Earlier this month, Mr. Stroud was awarded the 2024 Virginia Association of Agricultural Educators (VAAE) “Teachers Turn the Key” scholarship. The Teachers Turn the Key Scholarship Program was created in 2003 by the National Association of Agricultural Educators (NAAE) to combat the teacher shortage in agricultural education and to encourage young agricultural teachers to remain in the profession. PCPS reached out to Mr. Stroud, who is in his third year of teaching, to congratulate him and ask him how Powhatan played a role in his path to becoming an ag teacher. He said, “The classes that influenced me began in 7th grade at Powhatan Junior High and taking Agriscience exploration with Mr. Henry Paris. This continued into the high school, where I continued to expand my skills and interests taking many different agriculture classes ranging from Veterinary Science to Horticulture with Caitlin Smith, Ed Olsen, and Chris Whitlow. In addition to these courses, I took Culinary Arts, Teachers for Tomorrow, and many more Career and Technical Education Classes.” With April being Virginia School Boards Association #WorkforceReadinessMonth, we are happy to highlight how workforce development opportunities can enable students to find what they are passionate about and to be prepared to succeed. #wearepcps #teampowhatan #teachag @visitpowhatanva #SignalKnobMiddleSchoolFFA Shenandoah County Public Schools
9 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A man poses for a photo.
A man poses for a photo.
National Administrative Professionals' Day recognizes the professionals who keep an office running smoothly every day. With all of the activity going on in our five schools, Transportation Facility, and the Pocahontas Landmark Center, Powhatan County Public Schools couldn’t do all we do without the support of these amazing staff members. Please join us in showing our appreciation for the work they do to support our students, staff, and families. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
9 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Pink backdrop with flowers and text that reads: Happy Administrative Professionals' Day. Thank you for all you do to support our schools.
April is Virginia School Boards Association #WorkforceReadinessMonth, and one way PCPS wants to celebrate is by honoring the students in our amazing Career and Workforce Development programs. This weekend, eight Powhatan High School students traveled to Virginia Beach to compete in 59th Annual @SkillsUSA Virginia State Leadership Conference competitions. Please send some love to our amazing competitors, who competed in a variety of categories, and the Cosmetology team for bringing home Bronze medals in the Total Fantasy Look category: Olivia Brown – Nail Care Ashley Beach - Nail Care Model Olivia Benton- Total Fantasy Look Brielle Walters- Total Fantasy Look Kendall Hayton- Total Fantasy Look Model Mason Heckel- Electrical Construction Wiring Bradley Wade- Electrical Construction Wiring Xander Wheat- Masonry The team of Kendall Hayton, Brielle Walters, and Olivia Benton competing in Total Fantasy Look received Bronze medals for their third-place finish. Great job ladies!!! And a special thank you to Mrs. Hazelwood and Mr. Payne for guiding these students and taking them to the competition. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
9 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A group of teens and two adults pose in front of a SkillsUSA backdrop.
Three teens compete in a Total Fantasy Look competition.
Three teens pose with their bronze medals.
A teen competes in a masonry competition.
Two teens compete in a nail art competition.
Three teens compete in a Total Fantasy Look competition.
Teens compete in a nail art competition.
A teen competes in an electrical competition.
A teen competes in an electrical competition.
A teen competes in an electrical competition.
PCPS loved welcoming part of the Class of 2037 earlier this month at the annual Kindergarten Registration Kickoff. All three elementary schools welcomed our future pupils with special themes: Flat Rock Elementary showed “We are Hungry for Learning!”; Pocahontas Elementary welcomed families to “Camp Kindergarten,” and Powhatan Elementary proved that “Kindergarten is ‘Tiki’riffic!” Have a rising kindergartner but didn’t make the event? You can still register. Anyone with a child that will be age 5 by September 30, 2024, should begin enrolling now. It is important to get students screened and on the rosters as soon as possible to be better prepared for the start of the new school year. In addition, the preschool (VPI/ Head Start) application process for children turning age 3 and 4 by September 30, 2024, is also now available online. Check the Powhatan County Public Schools website for information or contact your local school with Kindergarten Registration or Preschool Application questions. We are so excited and cannot wait to get these students on the PCPS team! #wearepcps #teampowhatan
9 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A child poses for a photo in front of a CAmping-themed backrop.
A child poses for a photo in front of a CAmping-themed backrop.
A child poses for a photo in front of a beach-themed backrop.
A child poses for a photo in front of a CAmping-themed backrop.
A child poses for a photo in front of a CAmping-themed backrop.
Two staff members register a family for kindergarten.
An adult evaluates a child for kindergarten readiness.
A child poses for a photo in front of a butterfly-themed backrop.
A child poses for a photo in front of a beach-themed backrop.
A child poses for a photo in front of a butterfly-themed backrop.
Powhatan High School’s Mr. Powhatan competition to raise money for the fight against cancer was once again a wonderful success. A huge thank you to all of the young men and women who volunteered to make this night possible last week. Now on to the winners! Congratulations to Gavin Utley for being named Mr. Powhatan 2024 and Tommy Menting for being chosen as the Runner Up! We also want to recognize the specialty winners: Mr. Congeniality - Henry Bowman Photogenic - Tyler Atchison Best Dressed - Jackson Cary Best Smile - Coleman Smith Most Entertaining - Will Pollard Best Hair - Michael Saunders Thank you, gentlemen, for putting on a hilarious and energetic show for such a good cause! #wearepcps #teampowhatan
9 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A teen boy in a crown.
A teen boy in a crown and another in a cowboy hat.
A stage of young men in front of an audience.
A stage of young men in front of an audience.
A group of people pose for a photo.
A group of people pose for a photo.
A teen onstage in a dark room where audience is using phone flashligts.
A teen onstage with a crowded room with neon light display.
A stage of young men in a huddle in front of an audience.
Collage with Mr. Powhatan logo and 10 teen boys posing for photos.
Powhatan County Public Schools follows the Virginia Department of Health's Minimum Immunization Requirements (02/21). The Health Department has posted this information at https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/immunization/requirements/.
9 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Text that reads: GET YOUR CHILD READY FOR KINDERGARTEN! 4 Make an appointment with your child’s healthcare provider for a physical exam, school-required immunizations, and to complete the school entrance health form. School required immunizations* for kindergarten include: ß 4 doses of DTaP ß 4 doses of Polio ß 2 Doses of Hepatitis A ß 3 doses of Hepatitis B ß 2 doses of MMR ß 2 Doses of Varicella 4 Find your child’s original birth certificate and proof of address for school enrollment requirements. 4 Check with your child’s school about any additional requirements. Information about enrollment requirements can be found on the Virginia Department of Education website: https://www.doe.virginia.gov/parents-students/forparents/ enrollment-in-virginia-public-schools VDH has more information to help your child have a healthy start to school at https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/backtoschool/ Information on the website includes: ß A back to school checklist to help families stay organized ß Places for your child to receive free vaccines ß Get a copy of your child’s vaccine records and birth certificate * Please visit the VDH website to learn more about school immunization requirements and exemptions https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/immunization/requirements/ 2023 • HEALTHY BACK TO SCHOOL •
Text that reads: MENINGOCOCCAL VACCINES FOR PRETEENS AND TEENS Meningococcal vaccines help protect against the bacteria that cause meningococcal disease. Meningococcal vaccines are the best way to protect adolescents from getting meningococcal disease The two most common types of illnesses include infections of the: Even with treatment, about 10 to 15 out of 100 people with meningococcal disease will die from it. 4 All adolescents should get 2 doses of the meningococcal conjugate ACWY (MenACWY) vaccine. 4 They should get the first dose at ages 11-12 and a booster dose at 16 years old. SAFE EFFECTIVE LONG-LASTING Please talk with your child’s healthcare provider today about getting vaccinated against meningococcal disease. https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/immunization/requirements/ Lining of the brain and spinal cord (meningitis) Bloodstream before entering the 7th Grade Ages 11-12 1 DOSE 2 before entering the 12th Grade Age 16 DOSE • 2 doses of MenACWY vaccine are required for school enrollment/entry. • 2 doses of MenB vaccine are recommended after 16 years of age.
Text that reads: Division of Immunization: 804‐864‐8055 http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/immunization/requirements/ FAQ – Tdap School Vaccination Requirement What are the changes regarding the Tdap school vaccination requirement? In April 2018, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) changed the minimum recommended age for the tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis (Tdap) adolescent booster vaccine from 10 to 11 years. Although the vaccine is approved by the FDA to be given at a younger age as part of a catch‐up‐schedule, a routine adolescent booster dose of Tdap should be administered at no younger than 11 years of age. To align with current guidelines, the Virginia General Assembly passed legislation effective July 1, 2019, that changes the grade in which students are evaluated for receipt of the Tdap vaccine from sixth to seventh grade. Can a student be conditionally enrolled if the student is under 11 years of age and has not received the Tdap vaccination? Yes. If a student under 11 years of age has not received a dose of the Tdap vaccine, BUT has had one dose of a tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis containing vaccine (e.g. DTaP), they may be conditionally enrolled in school. If a student does not have one dose of such a vaccine, they must begin a catch‐up schedule. Once a student turns 11, they should receive the booster dose of the Tdap vaccine and are adequately immunized for their age and compliant with the vaccine requirement. Should students under 11 years of age wait to receive the first dose of the Tdap vaccine? Yes. If a student is following a routine vaccination schedule according to ACIP recommendations, a student must be 11 years of age to receive the booster of the Tdap vaccine. If the student is in need of a catch‐up vaccine schedule, he may receive a Tdap vaccine as early as age 7 years. An 11 year old, fully vaccinated, rising seventh grader seeks to enroll today. She received her Tdap vaccine at 10 years old. Will the Tdap dose be acceptable for entry into seventh grade? According to the Code of Virginia, the student has met the requirement by having a Tdap dose prior to seventh grade. Thus, no additional action is necessary for school admission. Parents should consult with the student’s healthcare provider regarding an additional Tdap now that the student is 11 years of age. A 12 year old, fully vaccinated, rising seventh grader seeks to enroll today. He received his Tdap vaccine at 11 years old prior to sixth grade. Does he need to get another Tdap vaccine prior to seventh grade? According to the Code of Virginia, the student has met the requirement by having a Tdap dose prior to seventh grade. Thus, no additional action is necessary for school admission. An 11‐year‐old student inadvertently received a dose of Td instead of Tdap. He/She received a 5‐dose series of DTaP in childhood. Does the student need to get the Tdap vaccine prior to admission to school? If so, how much time must go by before the Tdap can be administered? Yes, the student needs to receive the Tdap vaccine. Td does not contain the required booster for acellular pertussis required prior to entry to seventh grade. The student should receive a Tdap vaccination dose as soon as possible.
Text that reads: TAKE A SHOT AT CANCER! Protect your child from HPV-related cancers by vaccinating. The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) spreads easily, and most people don’t know they have it. 90% of cervical cancers are caused by HPV 70% of mouth & throat cancers are caused by HPV The HPV vaccine protects your child’s future. The vaccine is recommended with other routine adolescent vaccinations Meningitis HPV Tdap & Prevents types of cancer HPV can be prevented in both girls and boys through vaccination. Boys and girls should complete the vaccine series by age 13. Ages 9-10 Good Ages 11-12 Perfect Timing! Ages 13-14 Still Time! Ages 15-26 Overdue 7th Grade SAFE EFFECTIVE LONG-LASTING Talk to your child’s provider today about preventing cancer! www.vdh.virginia.gov/immunization/requirements/ www.cdc.gov/HPV
Mrs. Ayers’ first graders at Flat Rock Elementary created hot air balloons for Read Across America Week. The kids drew and painted the balloons and had an accompanying writing assignment where they were asked where they would go if they could go anywhere. This was inspired by reading Dr. Seuss’s “Oh, the Places I’ll Go! By ME, Myself.” #wearepcps #teampowhatan
9 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Individually decorated hot air balloons with writing by students of where they would like to travel.
Individually decorated hot air balloons with writing by students of where they would like to travel.
Individually decorated hot air balloons with writing by students of where they would like to travel.
Individually decorated hot air balloons with writing by students of where they would like to travel.
Individually decorated hot air balloons with writing by students of where they would like to travel.
Individually decorated hot air balloons with writing by students of where they would like to travel.
Individually decorated hot air balloons with writing by students of where they would like to travel.
It’s time to crunch some numbers! Mrs. McComb and Mrs. Ligatti turned snacks into solutions when they recently covered Circumference and Area of Circles in their sixth-grade math class at Powhatan Middle School. Students derived Pi by measuring the circumference and diameters of cookies, rice cakes, and crackers using Twizzlers. Mrs. McComb said they were so engaged and got a full understanding of why we use Pi when calculating these measurements of circles. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
9 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A child uses sweet treats to learn about the circumference of circles.
A child uses sweet treats to learn about the circumference of circles.
A child uses sweet treats to learn about the circumference of circles.
Children use sweet treats to learn about the circumference of circles.
Children use sweet treats to learn about the circumference of circles.
A child uses sweet treats to learn about the circumference of circles.
A child uses sweet treats to learn about the circumference of circles.
Mr. Bell’s Economics and Personal Finance class recently visited Mrs. Meade’s Community Based Instruction (CBI) class at Powhatan High School. The CBI students prepared a tasty spread to help their fellow students celebrate taking the W!SE Financial Literacy Certification Test. In preparation for the visit, the CBI students made cinnamon muffins as part of a lesson to learn about fractions. Mrs. Meade said the visit also helped her students practice their social interaction skills. She said, “We are working on social skills, communication skills, helping our students meet new people in the building, and they made muffins that required using fractions from recipes.” #wearepcps #teampowhatan
10 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A large group of teens pose for a photo.
A group of teens pose for a photo.
A woman helps a teen push a button.
Students eat a celebration meal.
A group of teens pose for a photo.
Adults and teens share a celebration breakfast together.
Two teens pose for a photo.
A group of teens pose for a photo.
Two teens talk to each other.
Two teens pose for a photo.
Each year, the Powhatan Education Foundation (PEF) awards Innovative Classroom Grants that present ideas for achieving the county’s curricular goals, enhancing students’ personal development, and/or encouraging links with the community. This year, PEF fully or partially funded six grants for a total investment of $16,146.28, and we are taking time over several weeks to highlight how those projects are going. We are wrapping up this series by highlighting a PEF grant for a project called Droning Across the Curriculum, submitted by Amanda Henley, Jordan Nutt, and Cara Alexander. This proposal funded coding drones that Powhatan Elementary students have been using to engage in practical coding application through collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
10 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Elementary students fly drones in a cafeteria.
Elementary students fly drones in a cafeteria.
Elementary students fly drones in a cafeteria.
Elementary students fly drones in a cafeteria.
Elementary students fly drones in a cafeteria.
Elementary students fly drones in a cafeteria.
Elementary students fly drones in a cafeteria.
Elementary students fly drones in a cafeteria.
Attention families of Class of 2024 graduates! PHS has set up a graduation page on its website that will be a great place to get information about graduation on May 23 and other relevant information. More updates will follow in the coming weeks as information is finalized. Check the first comment for the link. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
10 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Screenshot of a website dedicated to Powhatan HIgh School's 2024 graduation and sharing information about it.
Earlier this semester, Mrs. Peyton's Introduction to Film students at took a field trip from Powhatan High School to the Powhatan campus of Passion Community Church to learn more about film production. Students learned about the equipment and techniques the church’s production team uses and got hands-on experience using it. A big thank you to PCC for hosting our students and increasing their real-world knowledge of how the skills they are learning in the classroom can be implemented. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
10 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students use professional film equipment.
A group of students and an adult pose for a photo.
Film students film someone onstage.
A student uses professional film equipment.
A student uses professional film equipment.
Students use professional film equipment.
Film students meet with a church production team to learn about skills.
Film students meet with a church production team to learn about skills.
Film students meet with a church production team to learn about skills.
Reminder: We are only a few hours away from welcoming the families of the Class of 2037 for a Rising Kindergarten Parent Information Night. We invite you to equip yourself with the knowledge to help your child succeed at the information meeting, which will be held on Wednesday, April 17 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Flat Rock Elementary School. Presentations will focus on: What to expect in kindergarten, how to prepare your kindergartener over the summer, helping your child work through big emotions, and community resources for family support. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
10 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Image of three kindergartners posing in front of different backdrops. Text reads: Attention! Families of RIsing Kindergartners.