This morning, May 29, 2024, our student notification software experienced a glitch. Parents/guardians of all enrolled students in Powhatan County Public Schools received multiple notifications stating their child was marked absent. Please disregard these notifications. Your child’s attendance was properly recorded. We are working on determining the cause of this glitch. We apologize for the inconvenience. If you are concerned about your child’s whereabouts, please contact your child’s school to confirm that he/she is present.
8 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Text that reads: This morning, May 29, 2024, our student notification software experienced a glitch. Parents/guardians of all enrolled students in Powhatan County Public Schools received multiple notifications stating their child was marked absent. Please disregard these notifications. Your child’s attendance was properly recorded. We are working on determining the cause of this glitch. We apologize for the inconvenience. If you are concerned about your child’s whereabouts, please contact your child’s school to confirm that he/she is present.
This morning, May 29, 2024, our student notification software experienced a glitch. Parents/guardians of all enrolled students in Powhatan County Public Schools received multiple notifications stating their child was marked absent. Please disregard these notifications. Your child’s attendance was properly recorded. We are working on determining the cause of this glitch. We apologize for the inconvenience. If you are concerned about your child’s whereabouts, please contact your child’s school to confirm that he/she is present.
8 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Earlier this month, Flat Rock Elementary School’s Kindness Klub sponsored a food drive across the entire school for Backpacks of Love. The school collected thousands of items to donate to the nonprofit, which is dedicated to eliminating hunger in school-age children in Central Virginia by providing food for their weekends. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
8 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A large group of children and two adults pose for a photo in front of a van.
Children bring donated food to a cafeteria.
Children bring donated food to a cafeteria.
Children bring donated food to a cafeteria.
Children bring donated food to a cafeteria.
A child accepts a bag of food to carry.
Children carry food to a vehicle.
Children carry food to a vehicle.
Children carry food to a vehicle.
A group of children gather to listen to an adult.
Sixth graders in Mr. Roberts’ Energy and the Environment class at Powhatan Middle School put what they learned about thermal energy into practice by trying to save penguins! Ok, they were ice cubes shaped like penguins, but those ice cube penguins were in very real danger from some powerful heat lamps. The students were charged with building a box that would withstand concentrated heat under a heat lamp for 15 minutes to prevent the penguin from melting. In constructing the boxes, the idea was to conserve less energy, pollute less, and reduce greenhouse emissions. Students recorded the mass of their penguin ice cube before and after the time under the heat to see how much it melted and gauge their success. Mr. Roberts said the experiment was based on real efforts in Africa to protect penguins, but the knowledge the students gained could be applied in a number of ways, such as understanding how to conserve energy when building homes for humans. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
8 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Two students weigh a penguin-shaped ice cube.
Three students construct a box for an experiment about thermal energy .
A student constructs a box for an experiment about thermal energy .
Three students construct boxes for an experiment about thermal energy .
Two students construct boxes for an experiment about thermal energy .
A student constructs a box for an experiment about thermal energy .
A student records data during an experiment about thermal energy .
A student constructs a box for an experiment about thermal energy .
A student constructs a box for an experiment about thermal energy .
Two students conduct a A student constructs a box for an experiment about thermal energy experiment involving a penguin-shaped ice cube.
Powhatan County Public Schools expresses its deep gratitude and appreciation to the men and women of the U.S. Military who served their nation and paid the ultimate sacrifice. We honor and remember you today.
8 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Image of an American flag. Text that reads: in memory of many, in honor of all, thank you. Your bravery and service will never be forgotten.
Attention Parents and Guardians of PCPS students who will be riding the school bus in the 2024-25 school year: Parents and guardians will now opt in for student transportation services for the 2024-2025 school year. In order to facilitate routing and planning for bus transportation, we are asking that all parents/guardians fill out a transportation request if they need bus transportation for the upcoming school year. The information collected for this request will allow us to route more efficiently and provide us with the most up-to-date information on the transportation needs of your student. These forms will be due by July 26, 2024. Requests received after July 26, 2024, will be processed in the order 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. Scan the QR code or follow the link in the first comment to fill out the form.
8 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Graphic of a school bus. Text that reads: 24-25 PCPS TRANSPORTATION REQUEST NEW THIS FALL! Parents and guardians will now opt in for student transportation services for the 2024-2025 school year. In order to facilitate routing and planning for bus transportation, we are asking that all parents/guardians fill out this transportation request if they need bus transportation for the upcoming school year. The information collected for this request will allow us to route more efficiently and provide us with the most up-to-date information on the transportation needs of your student. These forms will be due by July 26, 2024. Requests received after July 26, 2024, will be processed in the order 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. Scan the QR code or go to https://forms.gle/Y5js12BhVKjXgwvs6 to fill out yours TODAY!
Members of Powhatan High School’s One Voice and Resonance choirs were invited to perform on May 22 at the Virginia State Police Memorial Day Service, which honored 67 of the Department’s law enforcement professionals who have died in the line of duty. The students met Governor Glenn Youngkin at the event, and he was among the many people there who gave these talented young men and women and their leader, Mr. Dean, a standing ovation after their brilliant performance. Thank you to our young people for honoring our fallen heroes in such a beautiful way. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
8 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Two adults and a group of teens in formal wear pose on a staircase.
A group of teens in formal wear meet the governor.
A group of teens in formal wear meet the governor.
A group of teens in formalwear perform for a virginia State Police event.
A group of teens in formal wear pose for a photo with the governor.
This is a reminder that Powhatan County Public Schools will be closed on Friday, May 24 and Monday, May 27 in honor of Memorial Day. We hope our PCPS students, staff, and families have a lovely weekend.
9 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Flag banners. Text that reads: Powhatan County Public Schools will be CLOSED on Friday, May 24 and Monday, May 27 in honor of MEMORIAL DAY. Remember and Honor
Congratulations to Powhatan High School Class of 2020 alum Brandon Eike for being named the Atlantic 10 Conference Player of the Year! We are so happy to hear of his success at VCU. @vcubaseball @a10conference @brandoneike Image: Shared from Instagram.
9 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Image of a baseball player at bat. Another throwing a baseball. Text that reads: Brandon Eike Player of the Year for the A10 conference.
Let’s make a messy masterpiece! Powhatan Elementary fifth graders learned about non-representational, abstract art by heading outdoors to create a Jackson Pollock-style splatter paint. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
9 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A child adds paint to a splatter painting while other students watch.
A child adds paint to a splatter painting while other students watch.
A child adds paint to a splatter painting while other students watch.
Children look at a splatter painting.
A child adds paint to a splatter painting while other students watch.
A splatter painting on a grass field.
Attention Powhatan High School Families of Seniors. Because of a 60% chance of thunderstorms, the decision was made to move the Powhatan High School graduation indoors on Thursday, May 23. For details, check your email for a message from principal Chris Sumner or visit the Graduation 2024 page on the PCPS division website. Find the link in the first comment. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
9 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Bullhorn graphic. Text that reads: Announcement. Dear PHS Families of Seniors, We have been monitoring Thursday night's weather forecast closely across many outlets to include information received from state agencies. Unfortunately, Mother Nature is not cooperating with us as we had hoped, and at this juncture, we are looking at a 60% chance of thunderstorms that evening. Our sources indicate that that percentage will likely increase in 24 to 48 hours. As a result, we have made the difficult decision to move Graduation indoors. We had to make this call now so families have time to determine who will attend graduation and so we have adequate time to make adjustments and clean and prepare our indoor spaces before Graduation Practice and Graduation. Thank you in advance for your understanding and support of this decision and please find additional details about Graduation Practice and Graduation in your email or by visiting www.powhatan.k12.va.us/o/powhatanhigh/page/2024-graduation. Sincerely, Christopher M. Sumner, Ph.D. Powhatan High School Principal
Powhatan County Public Schools is hiring. We are looking for interested teachers in the areas of Art, Computer Technology, Secondary English, Middle School Math, Middle School Science, Physical Education, and Special Education as well as School Counselors. To learn more about becoming a valued member of our team, contact Human Resources at 804-598-5700 for visit the school division's website .
9 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Photo of a woman with an outstretched hand and text that reads: Powhatan County Public Schools. Now Hiring. Teaching Positions. Art, COmputer technology, secondary English, Middle School Math, Middle School Science, Physical Education, Special education, school counselors. Contact Human Resources at 804-598-5700. powhatan.k12.va.us
Ahead of the recent SOL tests, Mrs. Green and Mrs. Hopkins’ fourth graders at Flat Rock Elementary joined together to compete in a trivia game that doubled as an SOL review. Playing Sink or Swim, if the students got the answer correct, they could “sink” a member of the opposite team or “swim” one of their own classmates to bring them back into the game. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
9 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A group of students stand in aa line while doing an SOL review.
A group of students stand in aa line while doing an SOL review.
Two teachers read trivia game questions to a line of students.
A group of students stand in aa line while doing an SOL review.
A group of students stand in aa line while doing an SOL review.
A teacher reads trivia game questions to a line of students.
A group of students stand in aa line while doing an SOL review.
A group of students stand in aa line while doing an SOL review.
A group of students stand in aa line while doing an SOL review.
A group of students stand in aa line while doing an SOL review.
Powhatan High School continued its efforts to highlight the Class of 2024 with a Military Signing Day on Wednesday. Five graduating seniors signed letters of intent to join either the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, or U.S. Marines. We are so proud of these young people’s willingness to serve their country and excited to see what the future has in store for them. #wearepcps #teampowhatan @GoCoastGuardRichmond
9 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Four military personnel behind five seated students.
Five seated students are surrounded by military personnel.
Five seated students are surrounded by military personnel.
Five seated students are surrounded by military personnel. One of the students stands.
Five seated students are surrounded by military personnel.
The team score of two Flat Rock Elementary fifth graders earned their school the Top Elementary School in Virginia for the Spring of 2024 for their ending portfolio value in the Stock Market Game. The Stock Market Game is sponsored by the Virginia Council on Economic Education and is a 10-week online program. Julianna Russo and Beckett Fisher were honored at the Federal Reserve Bank in Richmond with a luncheon on Friday, May 10. The students received certificates and prizes for earning Flat Rock the honor of top elementary school in the state. Mary Lisa Watts (advisor), Isabella Worrell, (principal), Mr. Russo, and Mrs. Fisher (parents) accompanied them. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
9 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Two students pose for a photo.
Four adults and two students pose for a photo.
Congratulations to the Class of 2024 Advanced College Academy on their graduation Tuesday from Reynolds Community College. These amazing young men and women committed to and successfully completed four years of hard work that allowed them to graduate with an associate’s degree a week before they receive their high school diploma. We are so proud of their diligence and thankful for the teachers, staff, and family members who supported them in this incredible journey. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
9 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A group of students in caps and gowns pose for a photo.
Students walk down the aisle in a graduation ceremony.
Large stadium full of people.
Students walk down the aisle in a graduation ceremony.
A group of students in caps and gowns pose for a photo.
Commencement sheet for college graduation.
Reynolds community college banner.
A group of students in caps and gowns pose for a photo.
A group of students in caps and gowns pose for a photo.
PCPS recently held a night of honor to celebrate Teacher of the Year and retiree excellence. In a special dinner ceremony held in the Powhatan High School Library, the five school Teachers of the Year were honored once again: Gina Dickerson (Powhatan Elementary School), Jessica DeHart (Powhatan High School), Katy Osborne (Flat Rock Elementary School), Joyce Smith (Pocahontas Elementary School), and Jessica Malkerson (Powhatan Middle School). Gina Dickerson was also recognized as the division Teacher of the Year. The retirees who were honored by the school division were: Edwin Swim, Lisa Brown, Laura Bradbury, Harry Howell, Lucia Kuykendall, Lillie Mae Church, and School Board member Valarie Ayers. Special thanks to the Culinary students for preparing a delicious meal, PHS JROTC Battalion for presenting the colors, and Resonance and One Voice chorus groups for performing gorgeous music. We hope it was a special night for a wonderful group of people. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
9 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Five women pose for a group photo in a library.
Two women laugh behind a podium. A bouquet of flowers is in the front of the photo.
A woman looks at a woman speaking behind a podium.
A woman sitting down looks at a man speaking behind a podium.
Three women and a man pose for a photo.
A woman hugs another woman in a library.
A woman and man shake hands. Two women stand behind them.
Five women standing to one side look at a woman speaking from behind a podium.
Three women and two men pose for a photo.
A woman sitting down looks at a woman speaking behind a podium.
Check out PCPS's new menu platform at powhatancounty.nutrislice.com/menu. Now you can browse daily menu options, view nutrition information, and plan for dietary and allergy restrictions. Available in 50+ languages! View menus on the district website or download the Nutrislice app.
9 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Graphic that reads: Nutrislice. It's here!. What's new? Online menus! Browse daily menu items. View nutrition informaiton. Plan for dietary and allergy restrictions. Available in 50+ languages. View menus on the district website or download the Nutrislice app. Sodexo. Image of a bowl of cereal, a phone, and a computer with a chart on it.
Mrs. Price’s third graders at Flat Rock Elementary prepared for Mother’s Day by making a personalized Mother’s Day Magazine for their moms. The small books contained an acrostic poem thanking their mom, a paragraph describing the most important thing about their mom, and a paragraph about why they love their moms. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
9 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Six children hold up personal Mother's Day magazines they were making for their mothers.
Three children hold up personal Mother's Day magazines they were making for their mothers.
A child holds up a personal Mother's Day magazines he was making for his mother.
Two children hold up personal Mother's Day magazines they were making for their mothers.
Two children hold up personal Mother's Day magazines they were making for their mothers.
A child holds up a personal Mother's Day magazines he was making for her mother.
A child works on a MOther's Day magazine for his mom.
A child holds up a personal Mother's Day magazines he was making for his mother.
A child works on a MOther's Day magazine for his mom.
FOur children hold up personal Mother's Day magazines they were making for their mothers.
Greetings to the PCPS community. We know all of you don’t have the time to attend every Powhatan County School Board meeting, so we offer a recap newsletter shortly after the meetings to give you the highlights. You are still invited to go back and watch the full video to get more information; this message will only be hitting the highlights of the May 7, 2024, meeting. Find the link to the newsletter in the first comment of this message.
9 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Hexagon symbols and text that reads: School Board Recap. Catching up on this week's board meeting. Good evening PCPS Community, Welcome back to the May installment of the Powhatan County School Board Recap.