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This summer, our PCPS administrators had a spellbinding experience at a professional development day with the amazing Dr. Kathleen Corley, author of “The Magical Place We Call School: Creating a Safe Space for Learning and Happiness in a Challenging World.” ✨ We were beyond excited to have her inspire our staff as they gear up to tackle the challenges and celebrate the magical moments ahead. Thanks to a generous donation from our wonderful local supporters, Bob and Karla Curtis—who’ve already worked their magic by gifting each teacher and counselor $1,000 to use in their classrooms—our staff members will also receive a copy of Dr. Corley’s enchanting book. As we set off on this year’s adventure, we’re ready to conjure up creativity, cast the light of knowledge, and enchant our students with the joy of learning. 📚 #wearepcps #teampowhatan

PCPS families, it’s time for Open Houses! 🎉 Starting today and running through Thursday, our schools are inviting you to bring your students to check out their classrooms, meet their teachers, and get comfy with their schools before the big first day. 🏫 Whether you’re new to the district or just want a sneak peek, this is the perfect chance to get ready for an awesome school year. #wearepcps #teampowhatan #backtoschoolVA

More than 60 Powhatan High School seniors kicked off their college journey at last week's College Boot Camp! 🎓 Held every August, this student-only event brought in college admissions counselors for a Q&A session where they shared tips on what to do (and what to avoid) when applying to college. This year, we had amazing reps from Liberty University, Old Dominion University, Richard Bland, Brightpoint, and Reynolds. After the Q&A, students got hands-on and set up their Parchment accounts to order transcripts, register for SATs, track NCAA eligibility, and find scholarships. 📚💻 #wearepcps #teampowhatan #CollegeBound @reynoldscommunitycollege @olddominionu @RichardBlandCollege @libertyuniversity @brightpointccva

The Chesterfield Health District is easing the burden on parents to get their children’s state-required immunizations by hosting immunization clinics for Powhatan County Public Schools 7th and 12th grade students at their respective Open House. State-required immunizations will be administered at Powhatan Middle and High schools. The clinic for 7th graders will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Aug. 13 at Powhatan Middle School, 4135 Old Buckingham Road. The clinic for 12th graders will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Aug. 14 at Powhatan High School, 1800 Judes Ferry Road. What immunizations are provided? ● 7th grade: ○ Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) ○ Meningococcal conjugate (MenACWY) ○ Human papillomavirus (HPV) ● 12th grade: ○ Meningococcal conjugate (MenACWY) Additional Information • Bring your child’s immunization record and insurance card, if applicable. • There is no expense to receive immunization; insurance is billed for administration. • When your child has received these immunizations, provide the records to your school nurse.

🚀📸 Here’s the third exciting batch of summer camp photos from Powhatan County Public Schools! Our campers had an absolute blast learning softball, volleyball, and baseball skills. They also ventured into the world of science by building rockets, operating drones, and exploring light and shadows. The smiles and excitement are contagious! Check out the highlights and see our future athletes and scientists in action! 🏐⚾✨

🎉 Welcome, new teachers! 🎉 Our New Teacher Academy was in full swing today, and we are thrilled to have so many bright and enthusiastic educators joining the Powhatan County Public Schools family! 🌟 These future rockstar teachers are ready to make a difference with our students, and we are so excited to see what they bring to the PCPS family. Let's give them a warm welcome as they embark on this exciting journey! 📚🍎 #wearepcps #teampowhatan #WelcomeNewTeachers #backtoschoolva

From whipping up delicious dishes to exploring the far reaches of the universe, the PCPS camps explored a mountain of knowledge and fun this summer. In this second batch of summer camp photos, you can see students mastering culinary skills in Cooking Camp; dribbling, shooting, and scoring in Basketball Camp; building and programming their own robots in Robotics Camp; and exploring the mysteries of the universe in Mad Scientists’ Club with Señor Miller. #wearepcps #teampowhatan

Learn and play: Powhatan's summer camps deliver double the fun! Over several weeks, students had the opportunities to stretch their minds, their imaginations, and their physical abilities in the district’s summer camps. In this first batch, you can see students pushing their physical limits in the Youth Cross Country Camp; learning the basics of acting, improvisation, and physical and vocal technique in Fun with Theater Arts; embracing their inner elves as they tackle different structural engineering tasks using gingerbread; and entering the world of mad science and loco experiments in the Mad Scientists’ Club with Señor Miller. #wearepcps #teampowhatan

The 2024 Powhatan High School Student Leadership Summit was held today and included PHS students from incoming freshmen to seniors. The event gives students a chance to participate in leadership training and meet more of their classmates. The summit will continue next week with a service project. We are so excited to see this amazing group of young men and women stepping up to be leaders in their school. #wearepcps #teampowhatan #studentleaders

Don't forget that PCPS Transportation Request forms are due this Friday, July 26. If you have not already had a chance to do so, please fill out this transportation request form if you need bus transportation for the upcoming school year. Requests received after July 26 will be processed in the order they are received. However, requests received after bus route planning has begun are not guaranteed by the start of the 2024-2025 school year, and service may be delayed until September 3, 2024. The link to the form is in the first comment. If you have any questions or problems submitting your transportation request, please contact the transportation office by phone at 804-598-5706 or by email at transoffice@powhatan.k12.va.us. PCPS Transportation Request Form- https://forms.gle/Y5js12BhVKjXgwvs6

Don't forget that PCPS Transportation Request forms are due this Friday, July 26. If you have not already had a chance to do so, please fill out this transportation request form if you need bus transportation for the upcoming school year. Requests received after July 26 will be processed in the order they are received. However, requests received after bus route planning has begun are not guaranteed by the start of the 2024-2025 school year, and service may be delayed until September 3, 2024. The link to the form is in the first comment.

Powhatan High School was thrilled to celebrate an additional group of graduates joining the school’s Class of 2024 as part of the annual Summer Graduation Ceremony held on Wednesday, July 17. The high school offers a summer graduation ceremony to recognize those students who need a little longer to complete their graduation requirements or who are using the opportunity to complete their studies ahead of schedule. Whatever their reasons, we were proud to see all of these young adults cross the stage to accept their diplomas and turn the page to the next chapter of their lives. Congratulations graduates! #wearepcps #teampowhatan

UPDATE: This post has been updated to reflect that the event has moved locations to Powhatan County Public Library because of the heat. The food trucks will still be there. The Powhatan Summer Reading Program continues! Join us for Nature Quest at Powhatan County Public Library on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Participate in a guided hike and learn about insects, amphibians, and reptiles. There is free parking for the event. TBT EL Gallo taco truck and Kona Ice will be there! Come hungry!!

Powhatan County Public Schools will be closed on Thursday, July 4 and Friday, July 5. PCPS staff members wish all of our families a safe and Happy Fourth of July.

Summer Break Check!☀️ Share a 📸 photo in the comments of how your family is enjoying the break so far! #wearepcps #teampowhatan

The Chesterfield Health District is easing the burden on parents to get their children’s state-required immunizations by hosting three clinics for Chesterfield and Powhatan County Public School 7th and 12th grade students. Two clinics are scheduled for L.C. Bird High School, at 10301 Courthouse Road in Chesterfield, Monday, July 1 and Thursday, July 18 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The third clinic is scheduled for Matoaca High School, at 17700 Longhouse Lane in Chesterfield, Thursday, July 11 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Making sure students have required immunizations means safer, healthier communities. Families should make sure their child’s immunizations are up to date now to avoid delays when school starts in August. “Primary care appointments in central Virginia are booking months out,” Chesterfield Health District Nurse Manager LaWanda Dunn said. The health district is offering these immunizations to Powhatan and Chesterfield students now for those in our most vulnerable communities to make sure everyone can start school on time, she said. What immunizations are provided? ● 7th grade: ○ Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) ○ Meningococcal conjugate (MenACWY) ○ Human papillomavirus (HPV) ● 12th grade: ○ Meningococcal conjugate (MenACWY) Additional Information • Bring your child’s immunization record and insurance card, if applicable. • There is no expense to receive immunization; insurance is billed for administration. • When your child has received these immunizations, provide the records to your school nurse.

Good morning PCPS Community. The Powhatan School Board met on June 18 for its regular monthly meeting. Check out the School Board Recap covering the highlights of this meeting to find out about happenings in your local school system this summer. The link for the newsletter is in the first comment.

Good morning. This is a message only for families of children attending summer school or camps at Pocahontas Elementary School. Elementary summer school and any other school activities located at Pocahontas Elementary will be canceled today, July 1 due to a power outage impacting the building. Classes and camps will resume as normal on Tuesday, July 2. Activities at other schools are not impacted.

Powhatan County Public Schools is hiring! We are looking for interested teachers in the areas of Middle School Computer Technology, Middle School English, Middle School Science, Head Start Teacher, and Special Education (all levels). To learn more about becoming a valued member of our team, contact Human Resources at 804-598-5700 or visit the school division's website.

Here’s another example of our students representing Powhatan County in amazing ways this summer. Cadets from Powhatan High School JROTC joined JROTC units from around Virginia and surrounding states to participate in the JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC) at Fort Barfoot, Virginia from June 17-21. Cadets participated in a variety of adventure activities including a Leadership Reaction Course (LRC), rappelling, rope bridge construction, basic outdoor skills training, water procurement, drown proofing, pontoon boat races, and the opportunity to visit active duty units and see static displays of U.S. Army equipment. JCLC also provided the opportunity for cadets to take company-level leadership positions to hone their leadership skills in preparation for the 2024-2025 school year. #wearepcps #teampowhatan