Powhatan Elementary School

Quick Reminders:

• 2025-2026 Division Calendar

• A rise in illnesses related to the cold and flu season is upon us.

  • Please review the school's exclusion policies. It is also recommended that student's not return to school until they are 24 hours fever free without medication and are free from vomiting/diarrhea for 24 hrs.  

• Please remember to wear tennis shoes on PE days. Crocs and snow boots are not appropriate for our physical activities. 

• Keep working on your Fitness Fanatics Calendar with the family! It’s a great way to be health conscious with your little ones! 

• PCPS Tab collection Contest - Help Powhatan Elementary School win the Ronald McDonald House Tab Trophy!

• TOP 10 PROVEN ACTIONS TO ENSURE YOUR STUDENT IS READY TO SOAR THIS SCHOOL YEAR

• 2024-2025 Parental Opt Out Forms

Music in our Schools Month

• Rock Your School Dress Up Days

  • Monday 3/24: Dress like your favorite musician.

  • Tuesday 3/25: Country Music Western Day

  • Wednesday 3/26: Rap/Hip Hop Day

  • Thursday 3/26: Musical Decades Day

  • Friday 3/27: Rock n' Roll Day

Powhatan County Housing Needs Survey

• Your voice matters! PCPS encourages our staff and families to take the Powhatan County Housing Needs Survey to help guide important decisions for our community—and our schools.

• This anonymous survey, led by a local steering committee, will help guide important decisions about housing in Powhatan. As a school division, we know how housing affects PCPS students and families. Your feedback will also help ensure our schools are prepared for the community’s needs.

• https://questionpro.com/t/AREnnZ5g6a.

March is Read Across America and Reading Month.

• Students are encouraged to complete the reading month bingo board to earn opportunities to visit our new reading book machine that is located in our front hallway.

• Read Across America Flier

• Reading Month Bingo

5th Grade Families -

• Unfortunately, the snow and ice caused PMS to cancel the rising 6th grade night with our families. Due to the pending weather forecast for this week, we recorded our presentation for our families. Our middle school counselors will be visiting elementary schools starting next week, so we wanted all families to have this information upfront.

• Please view this recording to learn about classes, extracurricular activities, how to be a middle schooler, and more. We will also talk more about the scheduling process and how students pick classes in middle school.  

• Reach out to our counseling coordinator, Terry Baldwin (terry.baldwin@powhatan.k12.va.us) or our principal, Colin Innes (colin.innes@powhatan.k12.va.us) with any questions. If you'd like to learn more about the schedule, school, and potential classes, check out our Powhatan Middle School Scheduling Website.

Picture Lookup

• Strawbridge pictures have been delivered to school. If you are interested in ordering more here is Our NEW Code Lookup Tool this is now available. You can simply scan the QR code that is located on your child’s school picture packet and follow the directions to access your child's picture ordering gallery. No need to contact Customer Service for an access code! Student last name and Student ID number will be required for data security.

• If at any time parents or guardians have questions about the Code Lookup or are having difficulty navigating the site, they can reach out to our Customer Service team via the Live Chat on our website, www.strawbridge.net

Gilder Lehrman Hosts 2025 National History Teacher of the Year

• The Gilder Lehrman program recognizes excellence in the teaching of history at the Kindergarten – Grade 12 level. Each year, thousands of teachers are nominated by students, parents, fellow teachers, and community members, shining a light on the important work they do.

• Nominations for any eligible Kindergarten – Grade 12 teacher are due April 30, 2025, and must be submitted on the Gilder Lehrman website. Nominators are asked to provide contact information for themselves and information about the nominee, including a short statement about why the nominee should be honored. Nominations can be made by any individual who is familiar with the teacher’s work, including students, parents of students, colleagues, etc. Nominated teachers receive an email notification with instructions on how to submit all materials to be considered for the State History Teacher of the Year.

• State winners receive a $1,000 prize, an archive of classroom resources, and recognition at a ceremony in their state. Nominate an outstanding history teacher here.

Call for Nominations for Vacancies on Board of Education Advisory Committees

• Audience: Superintendents, Directors, School Principals, Child Care Center Operators, Teachers, Non-teaching staff, Individuals with Disabilities, Parents of a Child with a Disability, Parents Contact: Jim Chapman, Director of Board Relations, Jim.Chapman@doe.virginia.gov

• The Virginia Board of Education is seeking nominees for a vacancy on the Board’s Advisory Committees. A full list of open seats is available on the VDOE website.    

• Please note that by state or federal law or regulation, some of the vacancies on advisory committees require specific categories of expertise, qualifications, or geographic representation (map of the VDOE Superintendent’s Regions).  

• Members of advisory committees do not receive compensation for their service but may be reimbursed for travel expenses in accordance with state travel guidelines set forth by the Department of Accounts.    

• Educators, parents, administrators, and other individuals are invited to apply by completing this nomination form by 5pm on Friday, March 28, 2025.