The joint meeting between the boards kicked off on a really high note when Dean Lynch, executive director of the Virginia Association of Counties (VACo), presented PCPS with a 2024 Achievement Award. PCPS was among 45 recipients across Virginia to receive this prestigious honor, which highlights excellence in local government programs. The award recognizes the efforts to develop a dynamic, in-house geography and local history curriculum for fifth graders, which was created after the division moved the Virginia Studies course to fourth grade, reducing the testing burden on fifth-grade teachers and students.The curriculum was primarily crafted by Toni Kilpatrick, former K-12 History and Social Studies Curriculum Specialist, with valuable contributions from retired specialist Carol Simopoulos. Mrs. Kilpatrick attended the meeting and was recognized for her hard work. The two women collaborated with the Powhatan County Historical Society, which offered resources and insights that enriched the curriculum to help bring Powhatan County’s history to life for students.
2024-2025 1st Nine Week Honor Roll Students
Educational Milestones
PCPS receives VACO Achievement Award!
Moon Tree at Powhatan Elementary
Big news from Powhatan Elementary! We’re beyond excited to welcome our very own Moon Tree, a special tree whose seed traveled around the moon on NASA’s Artemis 1 mission! This incredible piece of space history is now planted on our campus, and we can’t wait to watch it grow. Check out the video to learn more about this out-of-this-world addition to our school!
Thank you so much to Manakin Episcopal Church for their generous donation of $3,500 to support students in need. This contribution helped cover school lunch costs for children from families who are struggling financially, benefiting both Powhatan Middle School and Powhatan High School students.
We are deeply grateful for your kindness and support of our community!
Powhatan High School’s annual College and Career Fair
A huge THANK YOU to all the military representatives, college admissions teams, potential employers, and various organizations who joined us to connect with our students!
Hispanic Heritage Month at PMS
As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, Mrs. Patino-Wright’s seventh grade art class at Powhatan Middle School began creating alebrijes!
Flat Rock Elementary School Kindness Klub
The Flat Rock Elementary School Kindness Klub and Student Ambassadors had a holiday blast making friendship bracelets and sharing snacks with the Powhatan Christmas Mother, Wendy Goodwyn.
PHS student, had her paper, "Effects of Blocking Brain Estrogen Synthesis on the Expression of Extracellular Matrix Genes in the Mouse Cortex," published on the VCU website!
FRES has earned their Digital Citizenship Badge again this year. A huge thanks to Mrs. Osborne, our Technology teacher, for making sure our students are great digital citizens!!
FRES has earned their Digital Citizenship Badge AGAIN!
VAST
(Virginia Association of Science Teachers)
The VAST Awards Committee selected Powhatan County Public Schools teacher Jill Dewey to receive a VAST RISE Award. Congratulations Mrs. Dewey!
Division News
School Board Recognitions
The Powhatan County School Board recognizes outstanding students and staff at monthly meetings throughout the school year. The division is incredibly proud of these young men and women and congratulates them on their achievements.
