Powhatan Elementary School

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2025-2026 Division Calendar
- First day of school for PreK/K last names A-M will be Monday, August 18; grades 1-5
- First day of school for PreK/K last names N-Z will be Tuesday, August 19; grades 1-5
- Second day of school for all of PreK/K students will be Wednesday, August 20
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

Backpacks of Love supports our students with food backpacks for the weekends. Check out more information on how to support the organization and food donations needed.

Get ready, readers! We’re thrilled to announce our Spring Book Fair, happening April 14–18 in Room 21.
This exciting event is a great opportunity for students to discover new books and foster a love of reading.
We’re also looking for volunteers to help make the Book Fair a success.
If you’re available to lend a hand, we’d love your support!
Sign up to volunteer here: Spring Book Fair Volunteer Sign-Up
Thank you for helping us bring the joy of reading to our students!

We’re excited to introduce a brand-new book vending machine for our students — a fun and engaging way to encourage a love of reading!
To help us keep it filled with great book choices, we invite you to support our Book Nook initiative during the upcoming Book Fair. Every donation or book purchase helps bring more reading adventures to our students.
Check out the Book Nook flyer to learn how you can contribute! Thank you for helping us create a school full of readers!

Powhatan County Public Schools encourages families to explore the valuable literacy resources available through the Virginia Department of Education. These tools are designed to support student learning and success both in the classroom and at home.
Be sure to visit the "Family Supports for Reading" section in the VDOE Resource Hub, which includes helpful strategies, tips, and fun activities to strengthen reading skills and inspire a love of reading at home.
By working together, we can give every student the tools they need to grow as confident, capable readers.

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.

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

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.