School Info
25 - 26 School Hours
Bus/Parent Drop off: 8:25 • Tardy Bell/Announcements: 8:40 • Dismissal: 3:30 • Student Day: 8:40 - 3:30 • Office Hours: 8:00 - 4:00
Contact Us
Flat Rock Elementary School 2210 Batterson Rd Powhatan, VA 23139 Phone: 804-598-5743 Fax: 804-598-8235
Attendance
Attendance Number: 804-598-8234
Parent Pick-Up
Email for an afternoon transportation change by 2:00pm: fresppu@powhatan.k12.va.us
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Quick Updates:
Newsletter Flat Rock Elementary School Counseling 2025-2026
This week we kicked off Reading Month at Flat Rock Elementary! Each family received a copy of the book, The Heartwood Hotel: A True Home to read as a family.
Please read to your student, let them read to you if they can, and just enjoy this story of kindness, community, and the true meaning of home.
In school we watched a special video for the kickoff and listened to a read aloud of the first chapter. With the book, is a bookmark with the reading schedule for the month. We hope your family enjoys the book as much as we do!
There will be trivia starting on Monday, and more throughout the month.
Our focus this month is self-discipline. Students will be recognized for making good choices, staying focused, and doing the right thing even when it’s challenging.
Student-Friendly Definition: Making good choices, staying focused, and doing what you are supposed to do—even when it’s hard.
Upcoming Concerts
The 4th graders will be performing their recorder concert on April 17th at 6pm. Here is the link to practice at home!
The 5th graders will be performing their spring musical on April 17th at 7pm. Here is the link to practice at home!
Important Morning Drop-Off Reminders
For the safety of our students and staff during the morning drop off process, please review and follow the following procedures:
Please do not park in the School Resource Officers' parking spot directly in front of the school.
Please do not drop students off in the parking lot. Students should only exit vehicles from the drop off line directly in front of the school. However, you are welcome to park and walk your child to the front door if you prefer.
Please heed the STOP/SLOW sign at all times.
Thank you for the part you play in keeping our FRES family safe.
The FRES Wellness Committee
The FRES Wellness Committee is dedicated to encouraging healthy habits for all students, staff, and their families. We focus on sharing practical tips, resources, and activities that support overall wellness throughout the school year.
Our most recent newsletters are attached here →
Powhatan Strong: Family Connection Series
Powhatan County Public Schools Student Services Department welcomes you to our monthly Virtual Coffee Chats titled Powhatan Strong Family Connection Series. Each month, Student Services will present a different topic with strategies to support your students from home, policies and procedures at the division and school levels, and opportunities to ask questions of our Student Services Department members and guest panelists. Previous Coffee Chats can be found at the links below:
August Session- Attendance
September Session- School Safety
October Session- Bullying
November Session- Parent Burnout / Stress
January Session- Family and Community Volunteering Opportunities in PCPS
February Session - Emotional Regulation Ideas for Families
Our next session will be held on March 19 @ 12:00 pm: Understanding Student Anxiety (virtual)
To log in, scan the QR Code link below or visit bit.ly/PowhatanStrong25-26. If you are unable to make the Coffee Chat, please submit your questions via the Coffee Chat Google Form.
FRES PTO
FRES PTO Newsletter March 26.pdf
Don't miss our Spring Book Fair- from March 9th through March 16th- We could really use the volunteer help! Sign up using this link (teacher sign up sheet attached to see the times your children will be shopping).
You can pre-order your 25-26 yearbook now! Use this link to order
and enter our school code 15078
The VIP/son dance has been rescheduled for March 20th from 6-8pm
The FRES PTO board is seeking a new treasurer for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. We are also searching for anyone interested in being a co-chair for this upcoming school year, or if you are interested in any other position on the board and what it entails please contact ptofres@gmail.com
If you’d like more information or want to get involved, please email us at PTOFRES@gmail.com. Thank you for supporting our school community!
Stay connected for updates & events
Facebook: @Flat Rock Elementary PTO
Instagram: @FRESPTO
Announcements and Additional Information
At the December 11, 2025 School Board meeting, the Board approved changing April 6, 2026, from a designated snow make-up day to an instructional day for students and staff. This change was made in response to the four instructional days already missed due to snow.
Our neighbor across Batterson asks that if you are approaching Flat Rock coming eastbound, please do not use her driveway to turn around.
Helping Hands Award: Do you know a Powhatan County Public Schools employee who is Inspiring, Empowering, or Innovating? We want to hear from you. Tell us about any staff member who is making a difference in the lives of our children by inspiring, empowering or innovating. CLICK HERE to nominate someone! We welcome suggestions from students, families, co-workers or community members.
Parent Drop-off/Pick-up:
Please do not exit your car in the line-if your child needs help to buckle once they’re in the car, please pull around and park to buckle them
Do not pass cars in the line
Children only exit directly in front of the building
This Parent Guide has additional information about the school year, including the parent/student handbook, important school contact information, meal prices, and more detailed information about parent drop off and pick up.
For any transportation changes, please email FRES Parent Pick Up and your child’s teacher. Please be patient as arrival and dismissal takes a little longer the first few days.
OPT IN to receive TEXT messages - If you do not currently receive text messages from the school messenger program and you would like to OPT IN to receive TEXT messages. Text the words OPT IN to 67587.
If any families could use help with school supplies, please fill out this Google from. We are happy to help support in any way we can!
Flat Rock Elementary School Parent Request for School Supplies 2025-2026
Volunteer With Us!
The Lunch Buddies Mentoring Program has been in place in Powhatan County Public Schools for over 10 years. The goal of the program is to help foster strong relationships among our students and the positive adult role models in the community. Whether at any of our 3 elementary schools or our middle school, you would meet with a student once a week and ultimately act as another advocate for them. It can be anything from academic support to conversation, playing games, making crafts, and so much more. The program is planned to begin the first week of October and will last until mid-May, when SOL testing begins in our upper grade levels.
If you are interested in participating as a mentor for the Lunch Buddies Program, we would be happy to have you! Please reach out to lunchbuddies@powhatan.k12.va.us for any questions. If you are interested in applying, please visit this page to apply.
Watch DOGS! We are looking for Watch DOGS!
WATCH D.O.G.S.® (Dads of Great Students) is an innovative program used by schools across America to foster committed involvement of fathers and father-figures, such as uncles, stepfathers, and grandfathers, in children’s lives.
If you are interested in becoming a WatchDOG and supporting our amazing students, here is more information about the program→ Watch DOGS info/ DO's & Don'ts- 2025-26―