We are ready to celebrate the heart and soul of our school community: our incredible teachers! Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6 to 10, and we're shining a spotlight on the superheroes who inspire, educate, and uplift us every single day. From the bottom of our backpacks to the tops of our graduation caps, THANK YOU for your dedication, passion, and endless support! Powhatan teachers really do eclipse the rest! #wearepcps #teampowhatan #elevateeducatorsva #TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankATeacher
12 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Image of an eclipse. Text that reads: PCPS Educators eciipse the rest. Happy Teacher Appreciation Week. May 6-10, 2024
May the Fourth Be With You! Kindergarten classes at Flat Rock Elementary have been embracing theme days A to Z, and this week saw them having fun with a Star Wars theme on R2-D2 Day. The classes created special gear like these hats Mrs. Valcourt’s students are sporting and doing Star Wars-themed activities. #wearepcps #teampowhatan #maythefourthbewithyou
12 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A group of students wear "May the Fourth Be with you" hats they made.
A child colors an activity sheet.
Mr. Payne’s Building Trades 1 class at Powhatan High School previously built a wall using bricks and mortar. Thanks to a donation of 30 bags of teachable mortar from the Virginia Masonry Association, the students could break down the masonry project and reuse both the bricks and the mortar (shown here) for multiple future projects without the materials losing their integrity for class purposes. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
12 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students sift teachable mortar s it can be used in a new project.
Students sift teachable mortar s it can be used in a new project.
Good afternoon PCPS community. Although this is delayed, we are back again with another installment of the Powhatan County School Board Recap. As always, the goal of this newsletter is to help people who don't have the time to come to or watch full school board meetings still stay abreast of what is going on in our school division. The April 16 meeting newsletter link is in the first comment.
12 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Screenshot of the School Board recap newsletter. Text that reads: School Board Recap Catching up on the latest board meetings Three hexagons logo. Good afternoon Powhatan Community, We are back again with another installment of the Powhatan County School Board Recap. As always, the goal of this newsletter is to help people who don't have the time to come to or watch full school board meetings still stay abreast of what is going on in our school division. The message will only be hitting the highlights of the April 16 workshop and meeting, but you are invited to go back and watch the full workshop video and full meeting
Powhatan County Public Schools recently invited parents of the Class of 2037 for a Rising Kindergarten Parent Information Night. Couldn't make it to the event? Families are invited to equip themselves with the knowledge to help their child succeed by contacting their school and asking what information they need to know. PCPS is also asking for the public's help in reminding anyone with a child that will be age 5 by September 30, 2024, to begin enrolling now. This is a special time for schools to welcome their newest students. It is also 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
12 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A woman speaks to a room full of people about kindergarten readiness.
A woman speaks to a room full of people about kindergarten readiness.
A slide about what kindergartners will experience in school.
A woman speaks to a room full of people about kindergarten readiness.
A woman speaks to a room full of people about kindergarten readiness.
A woman speaks to a room full of people about kindergarten readiness.
A room full of people learn about kindergarten readiness.
A woman speaks to a room full of people about kindergarten readiness.
Mrs. Welch’s VPI preschool class at Pocahontas Elementary went on a spur-of-the moment breakfast picnic to let the kids enjoy a beautiful day outside. What a way to enjoy a little morning magic. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
12 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A group of preschoolers eat their breakfasts at an outside picnic table.
A group of preschoolers eat their breakfasts at an outside picnic table.
A group of preschoolers eat their breakfasts at an outside picnic table.
A group of preschoolers eat their breakfasts at an outside picnic table. An adult smiles next to them.
A group of preschoolers and an adult eat their breakfasts at an outside picnic table.
A group of preschoolers eat their breakfasts at an outside picnic table.
A group of preschoolers eat their breakfasts at an outside picnic table.
A group of preschoolers eat their breakfasts at an outside picnic table.
Dive into a world of creativity at our upcoming 2024 Powhatan AP Art Exhibit. This annual showcase of Powhatan High School art students not only allows you to see some incredible artwork but to Meet the Artists! Join us for an unforgettable journey through their masterpieces, each stroke of a paintbrush, shutter of a camera, or molding of clay telling a unique story. Also enjoy special music guest Jesse Whiting. The show will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, May 10 at the War Memorial Cultural Arts and Community Center, 2375 Skaggs Road, Powhatan, VA. All are welcome. #wearepcps #teampowhatan #CreativityUnleashed
12 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Print in red of a girl looking through spread wide fingers.
Drawing of a boy drawing lines in the air.
Photograph of a girl seen through thick woods.
Painting of a man with eyes closed touching his face.
Artwork featuring girl screaming into phone. Words I Pick up the phone written underneath. Repeated writings written behind her reading This is the Last time.
Painting of a stormy night.
Painting of a man sitting on a subway bench.
Drawing of a horse.
Black and white photograph of books, including one open, and a string of pearls.
A clay artwork with blue swirls, hair, and reaching hands.
Earlier this semester, Mrs. Rose’s third graders focused on literacy with inference stations, reading nonfiction and answering questions about what they read, and doing a word study. These literacy stars are shining bright! #wearepcps #teampowhatan
12 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students work at literacy stations.
Students work at literacy stations.
Students work at literacy stations.
Students work at literacy stations.
Students work at literacy stations. A teacher helps.
Students work at literacy stations.
Students work at literacy stations.
We love seeing book lovers pass on their love of literacy to younger generations! Members of the Powhatan High School Writers Club recently held their Spring Read Aloud by reading to kindergarten and first grade students. The high school students read spring-themed books to children in Pocahontas Elementary classes (shown here) and Powhatan Elementary classes to help spread the joy of reading. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
12 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Elementary students listen to a high schooler read them a book.
A high schooler gives out bookmarks.
Elementary students listen to a high schooler read them a book.
Elementary students listen to high schoolers read them a book.
Elementary students listen to a high schooler read them a book.
Elementary students listen to a high schooler read them a book.
Elementary students listen to a high schooler read them a book.
Elementary students listen to a high schooler read them a book.
A high schooler reads a book.
At the end of their oviparous (hatches from an egg) animal unit, Miss Katie’s Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) preschool students at Flat Rock Elementary did a directed drawing of a diverse group of ducks. They also did a science experiment where they mixed vinegar and water, put eggs in the mixture, and witnessed them gradually change and become bouncy. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
12 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A teacher shows a group of preschoolers an experiment involving eggs and chemical reactions.
A teacher shows a group of preschoolers an experiment involving eggs and chemical reactions.
A teacher shows a group of preschoolers an experiment involving eggs and chemical reactions.
A teacher shows a group of preschoolers an experiment involving eggs and chemical reactions.
A teacher and group of students pose for a photo.
A preschooler's drawing of a duck.
A preschooler's drawing of a duck.
A preschooler's drawing of a duck.
A preschooler's drawing of a duck.
A preschooler's drawing of a duck.
To all the PHS staff and families who helped make Prom 2024 a success for our students, a huge thank you for your support. Because of your collective efforts, our students were safe and undoubtedly have a night to remember.
12 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Party streamers and text that reads: To all the PHS staff and families who helped make Prom 2024 a success for our students, Thank you for your support.
Got memories?! Order your Powhatan Middle School Yearbook before it's too late! Order before Friday, May 3 on School Cash Online for only $40. For any questions, please email pmsyearbook@powhatan.k12.va.us.
12 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Text that reads: Order your PMS Yearbook before it's too late! Status Update. Powhatan MIddle School 2023-2024. Last day to order is Friday, May 3, 2024.
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
12 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
about 1 year 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)
about 1 year 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
about 1 year 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
about 1 year 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
about 1 year 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
about 1 year 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
about 1 year ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A man poses for a photo.
A man poses for a photo.