PCPS will not offer Head Start in 2025-2026 school year Contributed Report In response to a recent decision by Richmond Public Schools to reduce its Head Start program allocations, Powhatan County Public Schools (PCPS) is no longer able to offer the program beginning in the 2025-2026 school year. On April 8, the Richmond School Board voted to reduce its regional preschool program by 200 seats, including 17 slots previously filled by Powhatan students. This decision stems from evolving circumstances and shifts in regional partnerships, which unfortunately impact Powhatan’s ability to support a Head Start class next year. PCPS remains committed to the importance of early childhood education, particularly for children who need additional support transitioning into kindergarten. Powhatan will continue to offer its Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) and Virginia Preschool Initiative (VPI) programs. These programs have distinct eligibility criteria and application deadlines, which parents and guardians are encouraged to review on the PCPS website. For more information on the ECSE and VPI programs, please visit https://www.powhatan.k12.va.us/page/preschool-programs or contact the PCPS Early Childhood Education office at 804-598-5700.
about 15 hours ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Time to turn in those aluminum pop tabs! 🧡 This week, all five schools are collecting tabs to recycle for the Ronald McDonald House. Don’t forget to bring them in. Which school will come out on top? #wearepcps #teampowhatan
1 day ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Background of tabs. PCPS logo. Text that reads: Which school will win?
Today at Powhatan Elementary, our amazing third graders made Earth Day extra special! 🌍🌱 Students from Mrs. Rose and Mrs. Beach’s classes took it upon themselves to help clean up the playground. Mrs. Beach had just finished a lesson about Earth Day this morning, and these young environmentalists were so motivated, they decided to pick up trash all on their own. We are so happy they were inspired to take action to do something for their school and for the Earth. 💚 🧡 #wearepcps #teampowhatan
1 day ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Nine students pose for a photo on the playground after picking up trash.
The latest School Board Recap Newsletter is now available! Catch up on the highlights from the April 15 meeting and stay informed about the important decisions shaping our schools. Your voice matters, and we invite the entire community to engage with the information that affects us all. Read the newsletter to learn more and join the conversation about our students' futures! The link to the newsletter is in the first comment. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
5 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
PCPS logo. Text that reads: School Board REcap. Catching Up on this week's board meeting. Greetings PCPS Community.
Reminder: Powhatan County Public Schools will be closed on Monday, April 21. We hope all of our students and staff and their families have a safe and happy three-day holiday weekend.
6 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Graphics of spring flowers. PCPS logo. Text that reads: Happy Easter Powhatan County Public Schools will be closed on Monday, April 21.
🎤✨ TONIGHT at 7 p.m.! Come join us in the Powhatan High School auditorium on Friday, April 18 for an unforgettable evening of laughs, creativity, and a little unexpected glamour at the Mr. Powhatan 2025 competition! Tickets are just $5, and every single one helps raise money for Relay for Life, supporting the fight against cancer. 🎗️💜 Our brave contestants are ready to put on a show you won’t want to miss — think talent, personality, and some serious school spirit! If you're free tonight, come cheer them on and support a great cause. We promise, it'll be a night to remember! 🙌 🧡 #wearepcps #teampowhatan
6 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Collage of photos of seven students. Text that reads: Mr. Powhatan 2025. Friday, April 18th, 7-9. TIckets are $5. All proceeds go towards Relay for Life!
The Stone Age Meets the Tech Age! Learning was on the move right before spring break in Mrs. Dillon’s fifth grade class at Powhatan Elementary! In a fun and engaging collaboration with Mr. Wolfgang, the Innovating Learning Coach, students explored the rock cycle using Ozobots — tiny, programmable robots that brought science concepts to life. As part of the ACES grant initiative, this hands-on activity highlighted the power of integrating technology into the classroom. Students worked together to code, problem-solve, and visually diagram the rock cycle in a creative and interactive way. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
7 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
An adults helps students use technology to learn about the rock cycle.
An adults helps students use technology to learn about the rock cycle.
An adults helps students use technology to learn about the rock cycle.
Students use technology to learn about the rock cycle.
Students use technology to learn about the rock cycle.
Students use technology to learn about the rock cycle.
Students use technology to learn about the rock cycle.
Students use technology to learn about the rock cycle.
🎉 B-I-N-G-O and bingo was... YOUR name! 😄 Join us Saturday, April 26th at Powhatan High School for a night of fun, food, and PRIZES — all to support PHS Football! 🏈 🕔 Doors open at 5 p.m. 🎉 Games start at 6 p.m. 🎟️ 12 Games for $25 🍽️ Grab dinner, your dauber, and get ready for some laughs (and maybe a win or two)! 🎂 Don’t miss the baked goods auction & 50/50 raffle! Jonathan will be calling the numbers — all we need is YOU! Tag your bingo buddy and we’ll see you there! 🙌 #wearepcps #teampowhatan
9 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Bingo graphics. Text that reads: Saturday, April 26th Doors open at 5 pm Games start at 6 pm Powhatan High School PRIZES food fun PHS Football BINGO Join us for an unforgettable evening of excitement, fun, and the thrill of the win! Get ready to shout “BINGO” and win amazing prizes as Jonathan guides us through multiple rounds of the classic game! Doors open at 5pm so you can get dinner & daubers. We will auction baked goods and have our 50/50 raffle! 12 Games for $25
Big surprise at Powhatan Elementary on Monday! 🎉 Longwood University staff members Amber Litchford and Jennifer Whitaker stopped by to present student teacher Emily Boeckle with the Tamara Bird Jones Outstanding Student Teacher Award! Ms. Boeckle, an elementary ed major at Longwood, has been student teaching in Mrs. Lewis’s 5th grade class since January—and clearly making a big impact. This award honors future educators who go above and beyond with creative teaching, thoughtful planning, a strong commitment to student growth, and promoting appreciation and respect for students’ differences. Congrats, Ms. Boeckle—we’re so proud of you! 👏🍎#wearepcps #teampowhatan
9 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Four women pose for a photo.
A woman poses for a photo with ag roup of students.
A group of people present an award to a student teacher.
Three women pose for a photo.
A group of people present an award to a student teacher.
The Powhatan High School Annual Plant Sale got off to a great start this morning! Thank you for those who already came out in the first hours of the plant sale to support the amazing Horticulture Program and the FFA (Future Farmers of America) and get some fantastic deals on beautiful plants to brighten up your garden. From delicious veggies to vibrant flowers and everything in between, we’ve got something for every garden enthusiast. Mark your calendars: April 14th - 19th Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Cash or Check only!!! Check out the QR code in the flyer for the full list of plants and more details! A link will also be placed in the comments. Every purchase helps fund the incredible work of our Horticulture students and supports the FFA. Thank you for your support! Located at the PHS Greenhouse: Take Judes Ferry Road to Old Church Road. Turn by the tennis courts and follow the road to the greenhouse behind the school. Contact emilee.meinhard@powhatan.k12.va.us with any questions!
10 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Horticulture students stand in a greenhouse full of plants they helped grow.
Two women and a baby shop for plants at a plant sale.
A woman and three children shop for plants at a plant sale.
A teen shops for plants at a plant sale.
A teen helps a woman carry plants she bought at a plant sale.
A woman shops for plants at a plant sale.
A man shops for plants at a plant sale.
A man and woman shop for plants at a plant sale.
FLier that reads: Price List 2024 - 2025 PLANT SALE 4 PACKS Flowers Vegetables Herbs are $2. 6" POTS Flowers Vegetables Herbs Inchplant (Wandering Jew) Snake Plants Spider Plants are $2. 6" pot of *Dahlias/ Daffodils/Tulips is $5. HANGING BASKETS Ferns Petunias PHS Pots are $5.
A woman shops for plants at a plant sale.
🎉 Shoutout to our Honor Roll Stars! 🌟 We're so proud to recognize the students who made the PCPS Third Nine Week Honor Roll. 📚✨ You’ve put in the work, and it shows—way to go! Check out the full list on the PCPS website under "Spotlight on Instruction" — or just click the link in the first comment! Let’s give these students a big round of applause in the comments! 👏👏👏
13 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
PCPS logo. Chalkboard with text on it reading: CongratsHonor roll Students. PCPS proudly recognizes the students who achieved a place on the Third Nine Week Honor Roll!
We missed the official Paraprofessional Appreciation Day that fell during Spring Break, but we still want to take the time to appreciate the incredible paraprofessionals who support our schools every day. 🧡 From helping students stay on track to supporting teachers in and out of the classroom—you are vital to our school communities. Thank you for all you do, day in and day out. We’re so grateful for you! #wearepcps #teampowhatan
13 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Text that reads: To all PCPS Paraprofessionals. Thank you for everything. From helping students stay on track to supporting teachers in and out of the classroom—you are vital to our school communities.
While we celebrated our incredible assistant principals Wednesday, we also want to give a special shoutout to Janet Raychouni, Dean of Students at Pocahontas Elementary School! 🌟 As the only Dean of Students in Powhatan County Public Schools, Mrs. Raychouni plays a unique and vital role in supporting her school community. Her dedication, leadership, and care for students and staff make a lasting impact every day. Thank you, Mrs. Raychouni, for all you do to help Pocahontas Elementary—and PCPS—thrive! 🧡 #wearepcps #teampowhatan
13 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Photo of a woman. Text that reads: Happy Assistant Principals Week. Janet Raychouni. Dean of Students. Thank you.
PCPS STEM is participating in the Annual Powhatan Community Earth Day Celebration, a County event that will be held on Friday, April 25th from 4-6 p.m. on the Courthouse Green in the Village. The free event will include children’s activities, educational exhibits, live music, and earth-friendly vendors. There will also be a free paper shredding truck. #wearepcps #teampowhatan These materials and the activity described herein, are not sponsored or endorsed by the Powhatan County School Board.
14 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Graphic of hands holding a planet earth: POWHATAN COUNTY EARTH DAY CELEBRATION 2025 FRIDAY, APRIL 25TH, 4-6PM POWHATAN COURTHOUSE GREEN IN THE VILLAGE CHILDRENS ACTIVITIES EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS LIVE MUSIC PAPER SHREDDING EARTH FRIENDLY VENDORS ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION N JOIN US TO SUPPORT LOCAL PRODUCT PROVIDERS, MERCHANTS, ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY BUSINESSES AND AGENCIES! THESE MATERIALS AND THE ACTIVITY DESCRIBED HEREIN, ARE NOT SPONSORED OR ENDORSED BY THE POWHATAN COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD.
Shoutout to all the amazing assistant principals in Powhatan County Public Schools! 👏🏼🎉 During National Assistant Principals Week (April 7-11), we want to recognize your hard work, dedication, and positive impact on students and staff every day. Thank you for all you do to make our schools thrive! 🙌 #wearepcps #teampowhatan
14 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Headshots of 10 men and women. PCPS logo. Text that reads: Happy Assistant Principals Week. THank you.
Tomorrow is the first day of PCPS’s fantastic Kindergarten Registration! We are beyond excited to welcome our newest learners to Powhatan County Public Schools! If your child will be age 5 by September 3O, 2025, please see information on how to register below. It is important we get students in classes as soon as possible to better prepare for the start of the new school year! REGISTER NOW! APPOINTMENTS APRIL 10TH & 11TH! 1. Visit the Powhatan County Public Schools website (we will put it in the comments). 2. Click on Register/Enroll/Plan tab on the right-hand side. 3. Complete the student registration process including filling out the LINQ Enrollment form online. 4. Your child's home elementary school will contact you to schedule an appointment on April 10th or 11th to finalize the registration process! #wearepcps #teampowhatan
15 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Text that reads: Day to go 1 Until Kindergarten registration on April 10th and 11th To ensure a smooth and efficient registration, please make an appointment online at: http://www.powhatan.k12.va.us.
Only two more days until our awesome Kindergarten Registration days begin. We are excited to welcome our newest learners to Powhatan County Public Schools! If your child will be age 5 by September 3O, 2025, please see information on how to register below. It is important we get students in classes as soon as possible to better prepare for the start of the new school year! REGISTER NOW! APPOINTMENTS APRIL 10TH & 11TH! 1. Visit the Powhatan County Public Schools website (we will put it in the comments). 2. Click on Register/Enroll/Plan tab on the right-hand side. 3. Complete the student registration process including filling out the LINQ Enrollment form online. 4. Your child's home elementary school will contact you to schedule an appointment on April 10th or 11th to finalize the registration process! Powhatan High School Flat Rock Elementary PTO Powhatan Elementary PTO Poca ES PTO Powhatan County, Virginia Powhatan Imagination Library
15 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Graphic that says 2 days to go. Text that reads: Until Kindergarten registration on April 10th and 11th To ensure a smooth and efficient registration, please make an appointment online at: http://www.powhatan.k12.va.us.
The final countdown to our fantastic Kindergarten Registration days has begun. We are excited to welcome our newest learners to Powhatan County Public Schools! If your child will be age 5 by September 3O, 2025, please see information on how to register below. It is important we get students in classes as soon as possible to better prepare for the start of the new school year! REGISTER NOW! APPOINTMENTS APRIL 10TH & 11TH! 1. Visit the Powhatan County Public Schools website (we will put it in the comments). 2. Click on Register/Enroll/Plan tab on the right-hand side. 3. Complete the student registration process including filling out the LINQ Enrollment form online. 4. Your child's home elementary school will contact you to schedule an appointment on April 10th or 11th to finalize the registration process! @Powhatan High School @Flat Rock Elementary PTO @Powhatan Elementary PTO @Poca ES PTO @Powhatan County, Virginia @Powhatan Imagination Library
17 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
PCPS logo. Text that reads: 3 days left Until Kindergarten registration on April 10th and 11th To ensure a smooth and efficient registration, please make an appointment online at: http://www.powhatan.k12.va.us.
Spotlight on reading! 📚 Mrs. Ball and Mrs. Aydlotte, an incredible community volunteer, host book clubs for interested fifth graders at Powhatan Elementary. They meet weekly during their lunch period to read and discuss the selected book. We love to see another way our schools are encouraging students’ love of reading! 📖 #wearepcps #teampowhatan
17 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A woman and group of students meet for a book club.
A woman and group of students meet for a book club.
A woman and group of students meet for a book club.
🌞 Summer Camps are OPEN for Registration! 🌞 🎉 Get ready for an exciting summer filled with fun, learning, and new experiences! Powhatan County Public Schools has a wide range of summer camps for all ages, from coding robots 🤖 to exploring history 🌍, building 3D designs 🖨️, and much more! 📅 Camp Dates are in June and July 2025. 📍 Locations vary. 💥 Grades: Rising K-9 (Check each camp for specific age groups) 🔗 Check out the comments below for camp details and registration links! 🔗
23 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Photos of children participating in summer camps. Text that reads: PCPS SUMMER CAMP Come join PCPS for a summer full of fun and learning with camps in June and July 2025. Register online or by mail https://tinyurl.com/PCPSCamps2025 Powhatan County Public Schools *All camps have a minimum enrollment requirement.