Mrs. Lewis’ fifth grade class at Powhatan Elementary focused a recent English lesson on sequencing, or order of events. Students were given pieces of a story on several sheets of paper and had to read through and organize them in an order that made sense. #wearepcps #teampowhatan #elevateeducatorsva
School bus transportation plays a critical role in the education of our nation's students, and is the direct link between your homes and the classroom. More than 25 million children ride the yellow bus every school day, and National School Bus Safety Week serves as a reminder for students, parents, teachers, and the community to keep school bus safety in the forefront. Here are tips to keep our children safe at the bus stop. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
Mrs. Beach took her fourth grade class at Powhatan Elementary School into the courtyard to review weather tools. The class looked at the anemometer, barometer, thermometer, and rain gauge. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
School bus transportation plays a critical role in the education of our nation's students, and is the direct link between your homes and the classroom. More than 25 million children ride the yellow bus every school day, and National School Bus Safety Week serves as a reminder for students, parents, teachers, and the community to keep school bus safety in the forefront. Here are tips to keep our children safe at the bus stop. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
Powhatan County Public Schools will be recognizing Bullying Prevention Week October 16-20. We are asking our students to “pledge to support others that have been hurt or harmed and treat others with kindness.” We are asking all PCPS students to wear orange on Wednesday 18, 2023, for “Unity Day.” #wearepcps #teampowhatan
Students and families at Powhatan High School came together on Oct. 4 to learn more about the community-based internships that students will be participating in during the 2023-2024 school year. Look for them around town at: Powhatan County Public Library, Elizabeth Randolph Lewis Powhatan YMCA, Sodexo, Powhatan State Park, Rise and Grind, Backpacks of Love, and Herff Jones. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
Through the action of a committed group of youth with disabilities, the General Assembly officially recognized October as Disability History and Awareness Month (DHAM). The youth also developed this credo: Disability history education and awareness will promote positive attitudes in schools creating a culture of mutual respect, understanding, and equal opportunities for all.
This month highlights the success that Virginians with disabilities have had reducing barriers they have faced to employment, healthcare, education and community living, while helping raise awareness of the ongoing contributions and achievements that they bring to the Commonwealth throughout the year.
Please share info about Powhatan fall festivals, trail walks, haunted houses, trunk or treats, and other kid-friendly autumn/Halloween events for PCPS families. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
R is for Robots! When the letter of the day for the kindergarten classes at Powhatan Elementary was R, the students got a special treat with a visit and demonstration from the Richmond Police Department’s Bomb Squad. The technicians used age appropriate language to show the kids how they operate the bomb robot but also let the students tour the heavy response vehicle and see their own Mrs. Hall don a bomb suit. Some of the classes also made their own robots using various materials later that day. #wearepcps #teampowhatan #elevateeducatorsva
PCPS is looking for community members who are interested in helping us create our next Six-Year Technology Plan. The technology plan will guide us as we purchase, integrate, and support technology over the next six years. The plan provides a roadmap not just for how our technology will support classroom instruction, but also how we can use technology to support internet safety, business operations, and network security. The first meeting will be held at 4 p.m. Oct. 17.
If you would like to have a voice in these decisions by joining our committee, please contact Jeff Durrett, Director of Technology, at jdurrett@powhatan.k12.va.us.
Powhatan Elementary School loved inviting families into the school for Family PE Week last week. Parents or guardians got the chance to go through a typical PE class, such as these adults did with the third graders. Coach Daniels said, “It helps them see what their kids are doing so they are seeing their kids be active. We are showing them different activities their kids can do at home so they are not just watching TV.” #wearepcps #teampowhatan
Today is National Instructional Coach Day, when we honor the men and women who work with teachers to improve the quality of their lessons and the quality of students' education. These instructional coaches, some of whom are shown here, serve as mentors and role models, helping teachers stay fresh and use the latest techniques and technologies in their classrooms. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
Powhatan County Public Schools has a great relationship with the Elizabeth Randolph Lewis Powhatan YMCA. Each year, we work together to make sure all of our second graders get a chance to learn how to swim by visiting the pool for five lessons. Recently, Powhatan Elementary School’s second graders completed their swimming program. Mrs. Cheatham’s class (group shot) had just finished their lesson. Mrs. Simon’s students were eager to learn about treading water, rolling over on their back to call for help, and how to help someone who is in trouble in the water from a safe vantage point. Thanks to instructor Jessie Hevener and her helpers for helping our kids feel comfortable in the pool. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
Over the next few months, Powhatan County Public Schools will be spotlighting the awesome employees who joined our staff this year. Please join us in welcoming them to the PCPS family. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
Congratulations to all of the boys and girls recognized by Powhatan Elementary as the Students of the Month for their classes. We are so proud of you! #wearepcps #teampowhatan
Having clean schools is an essential part of making sure our students have a safe place to learn. Today is National Custodian Day, so we want to give a huge shout out to all of the men and women who work for HES, some of whom are shown here, and take care of our buildings both day and night. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
Just a reminder that today (Oct. 2), Powhatan County Public Schools and the Powhatan Sheriff’s Office are hosting a School Safety and Security Panel Discussion for PCPS parents and families. Topics will include safety at PCPS schools, student discipline, and social media/online safety. Please plan to join us at the Pocahontas Landmark Center on Oct. 2 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
We are spotlighting the importance of good attendance this week and recognizing our hardworking attendance staff. Please join us in showing appreciation for all they do. #wearepcps #teampowhatan #attendancematters
Mrs. Lewis’ fifth grade students visited the library at Powhatan Elementary School to get books and participate in Genre Bingo. Students read books in different genre categories to fill out the bingo form, and if they get a bingo, they can get a free book. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
We are spotlighting the importance of good attendance this week and recognizing our hardworking attendance staff. Please join us in showing appreciation for all they do. #wearepcps #teampowhatan #attendancematters
