Quick Updates

This year at Pocahontas Elementary, we will Celebrate the Journey of Learning! Each month, we will have a celebration theme and in September we are Celebrating Friendship. We will start our Mentors & Mates program that pairs upper and lower grade classes for different activities.

• 2026-2027 Student Rights and Responsibilities

• School Supply List for KG, 1st, and 2nd

• School Supply List for 3rd, 4th, and 5th

• Parent Resource Center - August/September Newsletter

• Cardinal Care Coverage - Back to Scho

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• Solving Problems Together: Who to Contact?

• Updated PCPS Cell Phone Policy

• Parent Guide

• Breakfast & Lunch Menus & MySchoolBucks for lunch accounts

• SchoolCashOnline for field trip and other payment

Student Health Services will conduct vision and hearing screenings for 3rd grade and identified kindergarten and transfer students on Tuesday and Wednesday, October 6th and 7th. Please ensure your student wears or brings their glasses to school on those days. You will be informed if further evaluation is necessary. 

We welcome parents to join their children for lunch starting September 14th. Here is a Parent Lunch Sign Up that can always be found in the helpful links for parents section of the weekly email.

Tuesday, September 22nd is Picture Day. Picture Day Order Form

Please leave “squishy” toys at home. They can be a distraction and can explode, creating a concern when we are unsure of the safety of the contents. 

Homecoming Spirit Week Dress Up Days

• Monday: Come as You Are Pajama Day

• Tuesday: Dress Your Best for Picture Day

• Wednesday: POCA-Dot Day (wear polka dots)

• Thursday: Blend In or Stand Out (wear camo or bright colors)

• Friday: Black & Orange Powhatan Spirit Day

Family Heritage Flag Display

• We are excited to celebrate the many cultures, countries, and heritages represented within our school community. We are creating a Family Heritage Flag Display in our school display case by the office and would love for your family to participate. Please share the country or countries that are part of your family's heritage or cultural background.

• Participation is completely optional. Information will be used only to help us create the display.

• Please complete this POCES Family Heritage Display form. 

Announcements & Additional Information

• If your student will require medication during the school year, please plan to meet with the school nurse the week of August 17th - 21st. You can contact the school nurse by email arla.thompson@powhatan.k12.va.us.

• Important note: New students must submit all required enrollment documents including residency forms, health forms, and any other required documents prior to August 10th. Any student whose registration is incomplete will not receive information regarding class assignments in the mail until the enrollment process is complete. Please reach out to our registrar, Mrs. Regina Saba, for questions. regina.saba@powhatan.k12.va.us

• 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.

• Helping Hands Awards. 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.

• Join our dynamic team of substitute teachers and help shape the future of Pocahontas Elementary School. Enjoy a flexible schedule, weekly pay, and free training. Visit www.ESS.com to join our team today!

• The dress code for elementary students is defined in the PCPS Student Rights and Responsibilities. Hats and sunglasses are not allowed in the building. Students may not wear shorts, skirts, dresses, or similar clothing that has an inseam shorter than 3 inches. Clothing must adequately cover the stomach (midriff) and lower back.

Career Day 2026!

• Do you have a job you love? Our students want to hear about it! We are looking for enthusiastic parent and community volunteers to share their professional journeys at our Pocahontas Elementary Career Day.

• Dates: November 23, 2026: K – 2nd Grades & November 24, 2026: 3rd – 5th Grades.

• The Commitment: This is an all day Volunteer opportunity (9:00am - 3:00pm). Lunch is provided. Volunteers will present 5 times (approximately 30-45 minutes per session) to different classes within a specific grade level. What to Bring: Just your story! Visuals, tools of the trade, or hands-on demonstrations are always a huge hit with the kids. How to Sign Up Ready to inspire? Please click the link below or scan the QR code to fill out our quick Google Form and let us know you’re interested:

• Pocahontas Elementary Career Day Interest 

POCA PTO

• Chick-Fil-A Spirit Day is coming up on September 24th. Mention Pocahontas in person or on the app with any purchase that day, and 20% of your order will be donated back to the school. 

  Mark your calendars for our first PTO meeting of the school year Wednesday, September 30th at 4:30 pm in the school library! 

• Mark your calendars for our first PTO meeting of the school year Wednesday, September 30th at 4:30pm in the school library. This is where all the fun happens!

• Many classes are still in need of 2 Fall Festival Room Parents. If you are interested please reach out to the PTO via email (pocaespto@gmail.com).

  • Click here for a look at what that role will look like.