To promote the division’s strategic plan goal of family and Community Engagement Initiative, Powhatan Middle School Chorus teacher Mrs. Snyder hosted a Night of Music for parents to join their students in a typical Chorus. Parents learned what their students are learning in regard to pitch matching, posture, warm ups, and creating harmony. We are pleased to say all parents sang along! #wearepcps #teampcps
Don't forget! Tuesday, November 5 is a Student Holiday/Staff Workday. If you have scheduled a parent-teacher conference, make sure you know what time it starts.
🎉✨ Powhatan Middle School had a fantastic time celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a door contest! Students got creative during ACCT time, decorating their doors to showcase different countries. A big congratulations to Mrs. Erazo's class for winning with their amazing door celebrating Ecuador! 🎊 It was inspiring to see everyone’s hard work and creativity shine through as they honored other cultures. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
🎃👻 What a week at the Powhatan High School Library! The Halloween Town 2-Day Special Event was filled with smiles and plenty of spooky fun. Students really got into the Halloween spirit, enjoying spooky treats from the Culinary Class, face and nail painting by talented Cosmetology students, and a variety of activities like Horror Book Bingo, scary button making, and a Haunted Makerspace Walk hosted by the Readers and Writers Club. 🕷️🍬 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
🎉 It's Red Ribbon Week at Powhatan High School! 🎉 This week, students signed the pledge to live drug-free during lunch and listened to important announcements about the campaign. A huge shoutout to HOSA for their fantastic door decorations and for helping out during lunches! From October 23 to 31, students nationwide are celebrating the importance of living drug-free, and this year’s theme, “Life is a Movie. Film Drug Free™,” encourages everyone to take control of their story with positive, healthy choices. Let’s keep the momentum going, Powhatan! ✨#wearepcps #teampowhatan
🌟 Powhatan Elementary fourth graders recently dove into a reimagined Jamestown Experience in the school library! ✨ Students stepped back in time to build forts that would protect their village and faced life-changing decisions that impacted their survival. With the guidance of costumed educators, they navigated through a maze, learning fascinating facts about Jamestown along the way. It was an interactive adventure that perfectly complemented their upcoming unit! A big shoutout to Mrs. Ball and Mrs. Williams for collaborating on this fun project. We loved hearing about all the creative forts and choices our fourth graders made! #wearepcps #teampowhatan
🌍💪 Earlier this month, Powhatan High School had an amazing day as students from the Planeteers, Interact, and SGA clubs teamed up for a big cleanup around the school grounds. From the parking lot to the stadium, these dedicated volunteers picked up trash to help keep the PHS campus looking its best! Huge shoutout to all the students who participated—you rock! Let’s continue to take pride in our school and keep it clean! ✨ #wearepcps #teampowhatan
Mrs. Johnson’s first graders at Pocahontas Elementary recently showed off their team spirit on Jersey Day. 🎉🧡 Check out this fantastic group photo featuring our young fans in their favorite team jerseys! #wearepcps #teampowhatan
🌟🎉 Happy National Principals Month! 🎉🌟This October, we celebrate the incredible leaders who inspire our students and staff every day! Our dedicated principals not only guide our schools with vision and passion but also motivate everyone to reach their full potential. We asked our amazing principals to share their favorite inspirational quotes, and their responses are truly uplifting! 📚✨ Swipe through to see the words that inspire them and remind us all of the impact of great leadership. Thank you to all our principals for your hard work and commitment to excellence in education! #wearepcps #teampowhatan
🚍✨ As National School Bus Safety Week comes to a close, let’s take a moment to give another kudos to the incredible PCPS Transportation Department! 🙌 Their hard work and dedication ensure that all our school vehicles are running smoothly and safely transporting our students every day. Their efforts truly make a difference in our community! 🧡#wearepcps #teampowhatan
Due to a water outage at Powhatan Middle School and Powhatan Elementary, we have made the decision to dismiss students early today for their safety and well-being. Dismissal will occur at 12:45 p.m. for Powhatan Middle School. Dismissal will occur at 1:00 p.m. for Powhatan Elementary School. All afterschool activities are canceled. Parents and guardians of PMS and POWES students, please check your email for full details.
💖🧡 Check out what Mrs. Simon’s second graders at Powhatan Elementary School have been up to! They had a blast working on structured literacy by building heart words. It’s wonderful to see their knowledge grow day by day. ❤️📚#wearepcps #teampowhatan
🎃👻 Get ready for some spooktacular fun! Powhatan High School SGA is excited to present its annual Trunk or Treat on October 25th from 4-6 p.m. in the PHS bus loop! Join us for a festive evening where you can visit our amazing clubs, organizations, and honor societies, all while getting your fill of treats! It’s the perfect way to kick off the night before the Pink Out Football Game, where you can also bring items to donate for JROTC’s hurricane relief drive. We can’t wait to see you there—bring your friends and your best Halloween spirit! 🕷️🍬 #wearepcps #teampowhatan
🚍✨ Happy National School Bus Safety Week! 🚍✨ We’re kicking off this important week by shining a spotlight on our incredible Transportation Department! From our dedicated drivers to our hardworking mechanics, each member of our team plays a vital role in keeping our buses safe and our students secure on their journeys to and from school. Let’s take a moment to appreciate all the behind-the-scenes efforts that go into ensuring safe travels for our kids every day. Together, we’re not just transporting students; we’re building a community committed to their safety. 🧡🚌 #wearepcps #teampowhatan
📚✨ Today, some of our dedicated staff members dove into more training on the Lexia LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) program! They’re working hard to enhance their understanding of reading and spelling instruction, ensuring our students get the best support possible. We’re so proud of their commitment to professional growth and helping every learner succeed. Keep up the amazing work, team! 💪🧡 #wearepcps #teampowhatan
🚍✨ Today, while our students are off enjoying their holiday, our incredible Transportation team was on the move with some important in-person training! 🚦🚸 Our dedicated bus drivers and staff are fine-tuning their skills to keep our routes safe and our students on track. It’s perfect timing with National School Bus Safety Week being celebrated next week. We appreciate all the hard work our staff put in to ensure every ride is smooth and secure. Keep steering us in the right direction, team! 💪🧡 #wearepcps #teampowhatan
Don't forget: Friday, October 18 is a Student Holiday/PCPS Staff Professional Development Day and Monday, October 21 is Student Holiday/ Teacher Planning & Work Day. We hope our PCPS families have a great long weekend. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
🧡✨ Happy Unity Day! Today, our schools are shining bright in orange as we come together to stand against bullying and promote kindness. Thank you to everyone for wearing orange and supporting our mission to create a safe and welcoming environment for all! Let’s keep spreading kindness today and every day! #wearepcps #teampowhatan
Winners of Powhatan Middle School’s "One TEAM, One Dream" writing challenge were recently announced. First place winners enjoyed pizza with two friends. The contest challenged students in each grade level to imagine what their dream school would look like, and what changes they could imagine that might make it a reality. Winners also received a Powhatan blanket and sat down with Superintendent Beth Teigen and Principal Colin Innes to discuss their ideas for improving the school. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
🧡✨ It’s National Bullying Prevention Week, and we’re inviting our PCPS teachers and staff to join us for Unity Day on Wednesday, October 16. Let’s stand together against bullying and wear orange to show our commitment to kindness and acceptance. Together, we can create a safe and supportive environment for everyone. Join us in spreading the message of unity and positivity! #wearepcps #teampowhatan
