Data breach involving PowerSchool, the company that provides our student information system (SIS).

We were recently notified by PowerSchool that they experienced a data breach when an attacker stole data from many of PowerSchool’s customers across the country, including Powhatan County Public Schools. According to their statements, the attackers may have gained unauthorized access to personal information. More information on the attack can be found in this news article and you may read about this attack in other news sources over the coming days.

We understand that this news is concerning, and we want to assure you that we are taking this matter very seriously. We are in close communication with PowerSchool and are actively monitoring the situation. We will provide additional information as it becomes available. Please contact the PCPS Technology department at data.breach@powhatan.k12.va.us with questions.

Due to icy conditions on some neighborhood roads in the county that have not been treated, Powhatan County Public Schools will remain closed on Friday, January 10th.

We understand this extended closure has been challenging for some families, and we appreciate your patience and flexibility. We look forward to safely returning to school soon. Stay warm, and hope the meteorologists are wrong about more snow coming our way tomorrow evening.

The PCPS Transportation Department will work to assess routes to evaluate if an inclement weather pick-up plan can be developed to address future extended weather events.

All Central Office and school-based staff will report to their work locations from 9 AM to 3 PM Friday.

Transportation and maintenance staff will receive more information from their supervisor regarding instructions for Friday.

Flat Rock Elementary School