Central Office staff members and school board members were invited to donate items to make up the Thanksgiving Complete Meal bags given out by the Powhatan Food Pantry for Thanksgiving. The food pantry is still accepting donations through Nov. 30. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
Mrs. Stout takes the Cool Kids Who Compost out behind the school to share the roots of composting at Pocahontas Elementary. There are big plans to clean up the outdoor classroom, have composting buckets in the cafeteria, and ultimately, having these cool kids spread the word of what composting is all about. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
We need to catch up on a recognition we missed. Mr. Payne’s Electricity 2 student, Bradley Wade, placed fifth out of 25 at the SkillsUSA State Fair Electricity Competition held Sept. 26. We are extremely proud of Bradley and other students who competed for their strong showing at the State Fair and their representation of the division’s Career and Workforce Development programs. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
Over the next few months, Powhatan County Public Schools will be spotlighting the awesome employees who joined our staff this year. Please join us in welcoming them to the PCPS family. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
The amazing first graders in Mrs. Ayers’ class at Flat Rock Elementary graciously welcomed Communications Liaison Laura McFarland into their classroom today as this week’s Mystery Reader. Ms. McFarland had a blast reading the kids “Busy Builders, Busy Week!” and “Sheep Dog and Sheep Sheep.” Both of the books are now in the classroom library. Mrs. Ayers schedules a different Mystery Reader every week to come read to the class. Before the mystery guest enters the room, their teacher builds up their excitement by giving the children three clues to see if they can guess who is coming for a visit. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
Powhatan Elementary School’s kindergarten classes recently had a Nursery Rhyme Day. Not only are nursery rhymes fun to sing, read, and act out, they’re great for building upon many literacy and listening skills. The kids got to explore new vocabulary, count syllables, match rhyming words, and begin recognizing known and unknown words. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
Curiosity was in the air for the first day of Club POCA! Before and after school, students are given the opportunity to join an extracurricular club run by Pocahontas Elementary School teachers and staff around the building. Club POCA hopes to create deeper connections to learning and passions shared amongst students and staff. Mrs. Ray began with the Sew Cool Kids Club on the basics of sewing: backstitches, embroidery hoops, and patience. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
Flat Rock Elementary School fifth graders in Mrs. Watts’ class worked on the second practice problem for Future Problem Solving. The students used technology, teamwork, division of labor, and visual representations in the exercise. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
Speaking of dogs... All About Dogs 4-H SPIN Club has been rescheduled!
It will take place on Wednesdays, Nov 1, 8, and 14, from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Powhatan Landmark Center in Parks & Rec’s training room. If you are thinking about getting a pet, especially with the holidays coming up, or already have one and want your little ones to learn about the responsibility involved, this class is for you. You may register your child for this session at the following link: https://forms.gle/PxQtiYGfN7CGYSg67, or scan the QR code in the ad. Don’t hesitate to reach out to the Extension Office with questions, (804) 598-5640.
Powhatan County Public Schools welcomes Ron Henley to the team as the New Director of Transportation. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
Last Thursday, ecology students from Powhatan High School had the opportunity to explore the Robins Nature Center at Maymont, a 29,000-square-foot attraction that holds close to 30,000 gallons of aquaria showcasing animals of the James River and Chesapeake Bay. During their visit, the students delved into the fascinating world of Virginia's native wildlife and gained insights into the intricate dynamics of ecosystems. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
Dancing for a Pawsome Cause at Powhatan Middle School! The school’s student leadership team hosted a fantastic dance on Oct. 6, with profits going to a cause chosen by students. They voted overwhelmingly to support the Powhatan Animal Shelter and were thrilled to present Deputy Riviere with a check for $3,800 for the shelter. Thank you, Powhatan Middle School students and families, for making a real difference for our furry friends. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
Powhatan Elementary School recently welcomed Michael J. Corman, who came to talk to the school’s first graders as part of Disability History and Awareness Month. Mr. Corman talked to the students about living without sight, stressing it doesn’t stop him from living life, including becoming an attorney, an accomplished pianist, a family man with two children, and speaking several languages. Accompanied by his seeing eye dog, Elton, Mr. Corman performed a few songs for the children, read a book in braille, and answered some thoughtful questions from the students. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
During their Virginia Studies class with Mrs. Dillon, fifth graders at Powhatan Elementary School made models of Native Virginia homes. The classes took turns visiting the STEM Lab and having the kids work in three-person groups to create their take on a native house. Mrs. Dillon said: “It was fun to give the students a different setting that allowed them to work together and be creative in order to model Native Virginian homes. The students loved being innovative!” #wearepcps #teampowhatan #elevateeducatorsva
Mrs. Farrell and Mrs. Lambert recently taught the seniors in the Nurse Aide Program at Powhatan High School how to administer CPR so they could be CPR certified. The certification is required both by the Board of Nursing and so the seniors can start their first clinical rotations. The program, which is part of the division’s Career and Workforce Development offerings, sends the students to work in units with patients. “If something were to happen, it’s very important that the students know how to respond correctly and accordingly,” Mrs. Farrell said. “Of course, they’re students so the staff would quickly take over, but they need to know how to respond. Also, just out in the community being good citizens. Every year, we have students in this program that volunteer with the Rescue Squad. And this training is required for all of that.” This class is a state-accredited nurse aide course and meets all course requirements necessary for students to receive their CNA certificate. “If they pass the State Boards they are fully certified, and, honestly, they are instantly employable as nurse aides,” she added. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
Powhatan County Public Schools kicks off its Let’s Pull Together Tab Collection today. Now through Dec. 11, bring your aluminum pull tabs to your child’s school. The tabs will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Richmond, which provides a "home away from home" for families traveling to the Richmond area while their children receive medical treatment in local hospitals. By collecting the pop tops from aluminum cans and bringing them to RMHC Richmond, PCPS can help RMHC continue to carry out its mission of keeping families close. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
Mr. Payne’s Electrical 2 class at Powhatan High School works on their wiring comps, which involves installing different kinds of switches and learning different circuitry. One student is shown using geometry to calculate the bends on a pipe. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
Bullseye! Students in Mr. Freund's fourth grade P.E. class at Pocahontas Elementary got the chance to take aim and hit the mark when they practiced archery in a recent class. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
School bus transportation plays a critical role in the education of our nation's students, and is the direct link between a neighborhood and the classroom. More than 25 million children ride the yellow bus every school day, and National School Bus Safety Week serves as a reminder for students, parents, teachers, and the community to keep school bus safety in the forefront. Here are tips from PCPS to keep our children safe at the bus stop and riding the school bus. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
Twinsies! It can be fun when co-workers are on the same wavelength and inadvertently show up to work dressed the same. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
