March 27, 2026
Applications for the Virginia Preschool Initiative and Head Start programs are currently open! Discover more about these programs and access the application form below. VPI/Head St...

March 25, 2026
The Powhatan Strong: Family Connection Series continues with an important upcoming session focused on suicide prevention. PCPS is partnering with Goochland Powhatan Community Se...
March 23, 2026
Powhatan High School is excited to announce its Annual Spring Plant Sale , hosted by the Horticulture program and FFA. This yearly event offers the community a chance to purchase...

March 9, 2026
Get ready to run, walk, and have fun at Dolly’s Color Run 2026 — all while supporting a wonderful cause! Saturday, April 25, 2026 9:00 AM Powhatan High School ...

March 3, 2026
Powhatan High School is proud to offer the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program, providing free income tax preparation to individuals and families with a household incom...

February 6, 2026
Dear PCPS Families and Staff, We are writing to inform you of a decision made this afternoon by the Powhatan County School Board regarding adjustments to the school division’s ca...

January 20, 2026
The Powhatan Education Foundation is hosting the 9th Annual Golf Tournament on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at the beautiful Mill Quarter Golf Course in Powhatan, Virginia. The tournam...

January 6, 2026
We are proud to recognize and congratulate four outstanding educators who have achieved National Board Certification —a significant professional accomplishment and a testament to...

January 5, 2026
Course outlines for the upcoming school year are now posted on our websites. Families can review course descriptions, learning goals, and expectations to help students prepare and...

December 19, 2025
Powhatan County Public Schools is proud to announce that Powhatan High School’s Paula Duncan has been named the Division Teacher of the Year fiscal year (FY) 2027. Mrs. Duncan s...

December 17, 2025
We’re proud to recognize Mike Morin as the Powhatan Middle School Teacher of the Year. Mr. Morin is a sixth-grade science teacher who has dedicated 27 years to Powhatan County Pub...

December 17, 2025
Today, we’re proud to recognize Kristen Bentzen as the Flat Rock Elementary Teacher of the Year. She was surprised today while helping out in Mrs. Schwartz's kindergarten class. M...

December 16, 2025
The School Board honored Alisa Detrick and Brooks Ann Smith for receiving the Working in Support of Education (W!SE) "Gold Star Teacher Award" ! Gold Star teachers are those ...

December 16, 2025
Please join us in congratulating Cindy Raley, a second grade teacher who has been part of the Pocahontas Elementary community for six years. Mrs. Raley also serves as the second-g...

December 16, 2025
Please join us in congratulating Powhatan Elementary School’s FY2027 Teacher of the Year, Amanda Henley! Mrs. Henley serves as the school’s Technology Resource Teacher and Innovat...

December 16, 2025
Congratulations to Paula Duncan, M.Ed. Mrs. Duncan is the Social Studies Department Chair and AP Human Geography and World History II instructor. She also serves as the National H...

November 24, 2025
The Virginia Department of Education is proud to announce the Virginia 250 Passport in partnership with the VA250 Commission and supported by the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC...

November 14, 2025
Students at Pocahontas Elementary are starting their mornings with the school’s run club, building healthy habits, friendships, and confidence. Led by PE teacher Bethany Britz—who...

November 14, 2025
Jackson and Alex Fife, two creative students at Powhatan Middle School, recently shared their love of 3D- building with a special gift for their peers. Through their family nonpro...

November 14, 2025
The Powhatan Education Foundation (PEF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the learning experience for the students, teachers, and staff of Powhatan Count...
