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
about 1 year 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
about 1 year 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
about 1 year 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
about 1 year 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/.
about 1 year 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
about 1 year 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
about 1 year 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
about 1 year 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
about 1 year 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
about 1 year 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
about 1 year 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
about 1 year ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Image of three kindergartners posing in front of different backdrops. Text reads: Attention! Families of RIsing Kindergartners.
Pocahontas Elementary’s Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Altizer were recently named the first recipients of the Instructional Technology Team’s new Innovative Learning Shout Out award for their work designing instruction to develop creative communicators. For a culminating activity, students acted as historians to research a notable figure from the Civil War era and write a mini-biography. The students used their knowledge of the person and era to create a book cover. They designed the book cover using Canva design tools and practiced being artificial intelligence (AI) prompt engineers to create unique images. Congratulations to these awesome educators! #wearepcps #teampowhatan #elevateeducatorsva
about 1 year ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Two women hold an award.
A display of classroom assignments about key figures from the Civil War era.
A display of classroom assignments about key figures from the Civil War era.
A display of classroom assignments about key figures from the Civil War era.
In March, each PCPS elementary school sent two young competitors to participate in the Future Chefs Culinary Challenge. Students had to submit a recipe and be chosen to compete in the live competition held at Powhatan High School. With the help of assigned assistants, the students prepared their dishes and presented them to a panel of judges for consideration. All of the students did an amazing job. Congratulations to: • Quinn Ellis – First Place • Pierce Ward – Second Place • Lanie Jastram – Third Place • Charlotte Smith – Best Decorated Hat contest winner • Charlotte Smith, Holden Cooper, and Levi Luck – Chef Finalists Special thanks to: • Judges: Vicki Hurt, Susan Smith, Jeanne Wade, James Taylor, Michele Ward, Beth Teigen, Mark Robertson, and student judge Lea Butler. • Sodexo Chef Helpers: Mary Smith from Powhatan Elementary; Suzanne Johnson, manager at Flat Rock Elementary; and Shawna Highsmith, manager at Pocahontas Elementary. • Student Chef Helpers: Abbie Mills, Jackson Roop, and Kenley Dalton • All of the staff of Powhatan High School’s food service team who also lent a hand: cafeteria manager Ashley Sharp, Sharon Brown, Chakita Langhorne, Kristy Hall, Jessie Wheless, and Donna Stewart. #wearepcps #teampowhatan #SDXFutureChefs
about 1 year ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
An elementary student prepares a dish for a cooking competition. An adult helps.
An elementary student prepares a dish for a cooking competition.
A young chef, an assistant, and an adult pose for a photo during a youth cooking competition awards ceremony.
An elementary student prepares a dish for a cooking competition.
A young chef holding a dish he made.
An elementary student prepares a dish for a cooking competition.
An elementary student prepares a dish for a cooking competition. A teen assistant helps.
A panel of judges talks to a competitor in a youth cooking competition.
A young chef holding a dish he made.
High school students try dishes made by young chefs.
The Powhatan Education Foundation (PEF) presents its 8th annual Golf Tournament on June 6, 2024, at Mill Quarter Plantation Golf Course. Shotgun start is at noon. Proceeds benefit Powhatan schools. Register now at PEF’s website, which can be found in the first comment. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
about 1 year ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Graphics of a golf ball and tee and text that reads: Powhatan Education Foundation Presents its 8th annual Golf Tournament on June 6, 2024, at Mill Quarter Plantation Golf Course. Shotgun start is at noon. Proceeds benefit Powhatan schools. Register now at www.powhataneducation.org.
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 have been highlighting how those projects are going. Next up is a grant that purchased an upgraded 3D printer for the engineering classroom, which was submitted by Marcellus Beasley, Cody Seibel, and Elaina Buczkowski. With its increased speed, more students division-wide can use this upgraded 3D printer. With the higher quality and ability to print with a wider range of filament types, students in grades 4-12 will build better parts for their projects with the capability to create, print, and revise their designs as quickly as a single class period (PHS) or a single day in summer camp. Shown here, a student talks about using the 3D printer (in the back) to print parts for SPEAR Robotics Club’s competition robot. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
about 1 year ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A student talks about a 3D printner and a robot.
Powhatan County Public Schools is now hiring! The 2024-2025 instructional openings include: Middle School Math, Computer Technology, Foreign Language, CTE – Welding, Elementary, Special Education, Secondary Math, and Secondary English. The non-instructional openings include Instructional Assistants and Bus Drivers. Contact Human Resources for more information: (804) 598-5700. The link for current job openings is in the first comment. Join PCPS where your career, family, and community come together.
about 1 year ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Text that reads: Now Hiring Now Hiring Now Hiring. POWHATAN COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. INSPIRING empowering innovating. 2024-2025 instructional openings. Middle School Math, Computer Technology, Foreign Language, CTE – Welding, Elementary, Special Education, Secondary Math, Secondary English. NON-instructional openings. Instructional Assistants. Bus Drivers. Contact Human Resources for more information: (804) 598-5700. https://powhatan.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
Powhatan County Public Schools is now hiring! The 2024-2025 instructional openings include: Middle School Math, Computer Technology, Foreign Language, CTE – Welding, Elementary, Special Education, Secondary Math, and Secondary English. The non-instructional openings include Instructional Assistants and Bus Drivers. Contact Human Resources for more information: (804) 598-5700. The link for current job openings is in the first comment. Join PCPS where your career, family, and community come together.
about 1 year ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Text that reads: Now Hiring Now Hiring Now Hiring. POWHATAN COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. INSPIRING empowering innovating. 2024-2025 instructional openings. Middle School Math, Computer Technology, Foreign Language, CTE – Welding, Elementary, Special Education, Secondary Math, Secondary English. NON-instructional openings. Instructional Assistants. Bus Drivers. Contact Human Resources for more information: (804) 598-5700. https://powhatan.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
Because of spring break, we missed the opportunity to recognize the division’s amazing assistant principals as part of National Assistant Principals Week (April 1-5, 2024). So, we wanted to take a moment to fix that by highlighting the awesome men and women who help lead our schools and keep them running well so we can educate and help our students grow. Thank you for all you do! Flat Rock Elementary School: Meghan Ellis Pocahontas Elementary School: Amanda Johnson Powhatan Elementary School: Karen Gobble Powhatan Middle School: Chris Pearson, Kevin Socha, and Heather Storrie Powhatan High School: Aaron Boughner, Alecia Clements, Kami Louth, and Courtney Talbott #wearepcps #teampowhatan
about 1 year ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A man and three women smile at the camera.
A woman smiles at the camera.
A woman smiles at the camera.
A woman and two men smile at the camera.
A woman smiles at the camera.
Save the date! Prepare for an incredible evening featuring the Powhatan High School JV and Varsity Winter Guard performances on Tuesday, April 16 at 6 p.m. in the Powhatan High School gymnasium. Come watch and support our Varsity Indoor Drumline as they gear up for the WGI Sport of the Arts -2024 Percussion World Championships in Dayton, Ohio! #wearepcps #teampowhatan #WinterGuard #IndoorDrumline #WGI2024 #DaytonOhio #PHSProud #PHSBandBoosters
about 1 year ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Photos of two groups of high school drum line teams. POwhatan bands logo. Text that reads: Winter teams performance. Tuesday, April 16th at 6 p.m. Powhatan High School in the gymnasium. Family and friends are welcome to attend our JV and varsity winter guard performances and show support for our varsity indoor drumline, who will be competing at the WGI 2024 Percussion World Championships in Dayton, Ohio. We hope to see you there TUesday night.