Powhatan County Public Schools will open on a two-hour delay on Wednesday, January 17, 2024.
over 1 year ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Snowflakes and text that reads: Powhatan County Public Schools will open on a two-hour delay on Wednesday, January 17, 2024.
Governor Glenn Youngkin has recognized January 14-20, 2024, as Virginia School Principals Appreciation Week, and we will start by honoring Isabella Worrell, principal of Flat Rock Elementary School. The governor’s proclamation recognizes that school principals work cooperatively to direct, develop, and inspire all members of the school staff and student body, and to communicate effectively with parents to engage them in the learning process. Principals work collaboratively with teachers, staff, students, parents, and the community at-large to proactively prepare students to be self-reliant and productive citizens. Virginia School Principals Appreciation Week is an opportunity to recognize the hard work of Virginia school principals and to recognize the importance of school leaders in ensuring that every child has access to a quality education. Thank you, Principal Worrell, for all you do! #wearepcps #teampowhatan
over 1 year ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Re celebrating our PCPS Principals. Isabella Worrell. Flat Rock Elementary. January 14-20,2024 is Virginia School Principals Appreciation Week.
The Powhatan County School Board will hold its workshop at 4 p.m. today. The board will elect its leadership for 2024, but the rest of the agenda may be amended due to concerns about road conditions after 5 p.m. Any items on the agenda that are not heard will be added to a workshop and regular meeting on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m., respectively.
over 1 year ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Text that says Attention. The Powhatan County School Board will hold its workshop at 4 p.m. today. The board will elect its leadership for 2024, but the rest of the agenda may be amended due to concerns about road conditions after 5 p.m. Any items on the agenda that are not heard will be added to a workshop and regular meeting on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m., respectively.
Due to weather and road conditions, Powhatan County Public Schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Offices will be closed, and staff will not report. Any after-school or evening activities will be rescheduled. A decision will be forthcoming about the Powhatan School Board workshop and meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 16.
over 1 year ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
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Martin Luther King Jr. fought tirelessly for education equality and opportunity for all, leaving behind a lasting legacy in his field of education. His efforts continue to inspire educators and policymakers to this day as they work to ensure that every student has access to a quality education. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
over 1 year ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Image of MLK and text that reads: “The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character–that is the goal of true education.” Martin Luther King, January 15, 2024
Mrs. Vallent’s AP Biology students studied oxygen delivery and feedback mechanisms by examining how heart rate increases with increased demand for oxygen. The students did jumping jacks to increase their heart rate and then took their pulse. They graphed the effect of exercise on heart rate by monitoring the rate at resting, after exercise, one minute of rest, and two minutes of rest. This was one of several stations aimed at learning about cell signaling, while other stations focused on blood clotting, fruit ripening, and osmoregulation. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
over 1 year ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students sitting in the hallway work on  a biology lesson. This includes two students doing jumping jacks to monitor heart rate.
Students sitting in the hallway work on  a biology lesson.
As of 7:00 p.m. this evening, there are still many families in Powhatan without power. There is concern about additional power outages and road flooding as the rain and wind continue in our area. After consultation with local emergency officials, Powhatan County Schools will be closed on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. We are aware that some families did not receive information this morning from our new notification system and for that we apologize. For this reason, we will use both our new and old messaging systems for the remainder of this weather event. Any updates will also be posted to the division website, Facebook, Instagram, and local media. After this weather event, we will send out communication through your child’s school to all families about how to access our new system and who to contact if you did not receive today’s notification.
over 1 year ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Text that reads Powhatan County Public Schools will be closed on Wednesday, January 10, 2024.
The January 9, 2024, school board meeting has been moved to January 16, 2024.
over 1 year ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Text that reads: The January 9, 2024, school board meeting has been moved to January 16, 2024.
Due to weather and road conditions, Powhatan County Public Schools will be closing two hours early on January 9, 2024. All after school activities will be canceled. A decision about the school board workshop and meeting will be forthcoming. Dismissals will be as follows: PHS - 12:30 p.m. PMS - 12:25 p.m. Elementary Schools - 1:30 p.m.
over 1 year ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Due to weather and road conditions, Powhatan County Public Schools will be closing two hours early on January 9, 2024. All after school activities will be canceled. A decision about the school board workshop and meeting will be forthcoming.
On the evening of Monday, Dec. 4, PCPS will be conducting a community-wide test of our new notification system. Our new website vendor, Apptegy, provides a messaging platform that will enable us to more effectively reach parents with time-sensitive information. Not only will we be able to reach you by phone, text, and email as we do currently, but we'll also be able to simultaneously broadcast to all our social media platforms, including our new Facebook and Instagram pages, as well as directly to your phone if you have downloaded the PCPS website app. Please be on the lookout for messaging beginning at 6 p.m. on Monday the 4th. If you have questions, you may reach us using alerts-help@powhatan.k12.va.us.
over 1 year ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Message notice with text that reads: On the evening of Monday, Dec. 4, PCPS will be conducting a community-wide test of our new notification system. Our new website vendor, Apptegy, provides a messaging platform that will enable us to more effectively reach parents with time-sensitive information. Not only will we be able to reach you by phone, text, and email as we do currently, but we'll also be able to simultaneously broadcast to all our social media platforms, including our new Facebook and Instagram pages, as well as directly to your phone if you have downloaded the PCPS website app. Please be on the lookout for messaging beginning at 6 p.m. on Monday the 4th. If you have questions, you may reach us using alerts-help@powhatan.k12.va.us.
May the odds be ever in your favor! Mr. Barnes’ Probability and Statistics and AP Statistics classes at Powhatan High School were invited to Mr. Beasley’s Engineering Explorations 1 class to collaborate on an activity involving unfair carnival games. The engineering students designed and built unfair carnival games, and Mr. Barnes’ students were tasked with calculating the probabilities of win percentages. In a future unit, the students will revisit the data to run hypothesis tests comparing the calculated probabilities to the claimed win percentages. #wearepcps #teampowhatan #elevateeducatorsva
over 1 year ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students do an activity around unfair carnival games.
Students do an activity around unfair carnival games.
Students do an activity around unfair carnival games.
Students create an unfair carnival game for a class assignment.
An unfair carnival game is tested.
Students do an activity around unfair carnival games.
Powhatan High School students and staff were encouraged to wear yellow on Nov. 15 for Remembrance Day. The School Counseling Department selected this day to remember any loved ones who have passed away. The holiday season can be an especially difficult time. In addition to wearing yellow – PHS counselors also invited students and staff to fill out a remembrance card during lunch. These notes were strung up and draped across the school’s LOVE sign to remember and honor loved ones who are no longer with us. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
over 1 year ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Giant LOVE sign with a note that says Remembrance Day Notes.
The PHS Helpers treated the high school staff to lunch last week as a show of support and appreciation, and C&F bank provided dessert and drinks. We are grateful for all of the love and support we get from our parent groups. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
over 1 year ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Staff members are served food in a buffet line.
Staff members are served food in a buffet line.
Staff members are served food in a buffet line.
Staff members are served food in a buffet line.
From the PCPS family, wishing you a harvest of blessings, a season of thanks, and a day filled with warmth and joy. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
over 1 year ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Autumn gourds and text that reads: Happy Thanksgiving. From the PCPS family, wishing you a harvest of blessings, a season of thanks, and a day filled with warmth and joy.
Powhatan County Public Schools will be closed: Wednesday, Nov. 22; Thursday, Nov. 23; and Friday, Nov. 24. We hope your day is full of happiness.
over 1 year ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Images of pumpkins and text that reads: Happy Thanksgiving. Powhatan County Public Schools will be closed: Wednesday, Nov. 22; Thursday, Nov. 23; and Friday, Nov. 24. We hope your day is full of happiness.
The following staff members were nominated and selected for Helping Hands Awards. They were first honored at their workplace and then invited to be honored again by the School Board on Nov. 14. * PCPS Transportation employees Robin Hendel and Laura Livingston were nominated by Katie Wojcicki, Director of Student Services and Interventions, and Cheryl Thomas, Director of Elementary Instruction for Inspiring. * Pocahontas Elementary teacher Gwynn Johnson was nominated by a parent for Inspiring. * Powhatan Elementary employee Noah Inglish was nominated by a staff member for Inspiring.
over 1 year ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A photo of five adults and text that reads: Helping Hands awards Robin Hendel and Laura Livingston (Transportation) were nominated  nominated by staff members for being  inspiring Powhatan County Public Schools Human Resources Department implemented a division-wide recognition award called The Helping Hands Award.  ANYONE (student, parent, colleague or supervisor) can nominate ANY Powhatan County Public Schools STAFF MEMBER who is Inspiring, Empowering, or Innovating to receive recognition. During the month of October, Dr. Beth Teigen and other members of the Division Leadership Team surprised three staff members during their workday to inform them they were nominated and selected to be a Helping Hands Award Winner. They were given a poster of recognition to display in their classroom or work location and a gift card donated by corporate sponsors.
A photo of 7 smiling people and text that reads: Helping Hands awards Noah Inglish (POWES) was nominated by a staff member for being  inspiring Powhatan County Public Schools Human Resources Department implemented a division-wide recognition award called The Helping Hands Award.  ANYONE (student, parent, colleague or supervisor) can nominate ANY Powhatan County Public Schools STAFF MEMBER who is Inspiring, Empowering, or Innovating to receive recognition. During the month of October, Dr. Beth Teigen and other members of the Division Leadership Team surprised three staff members during their workday to inform them they were nominated and selected to be a Helping Hands Award Winner. They were given a poster of recognition to display in their classroom or work location and a gift card donated by corporate sponsors.
A photo of 8 smiling people and text that reads: Helping Hands awards Gwynn Johnson (POCA) was nominated by a parent for being  inspiring Powhatan County Public Schools Human Resources Department implemented a division-wide recognition award called The Helping Hands Award.  ANYONE (student, parent, colleague or supervisor) can nominate ANY Powhatan County Public Schools STAFF MEMBER who is Inspiring, Empowering, or Innovating to receive recognition. During the month of October, Dr. Beth Teigen and other members of the Division Leadership Team surprised three staff members during their workday to inform them they were nominated and selected to be a Helping Hands Award Winner. They were given a poster of recognition to display in their classroom or work location and a gift card donated by corporate sponsors.
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Powering Up! ⚡⚡Today is Electricity 2 PHS senior Bradley Wade’s last day apprenticing with the school division’s electrician, Fred Long, an arrangement that allowed him to get experience and work around his football schedule. Next up, Bradley starts his apprenticeship with R J Wade Electric on Monday. Watt a journey! #wearepcps #teampowhatan
over 1 year ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
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An electrical intern checks a plug.
An electrical intern checks a plug.
Powhatan County Public Schools and County staff are joining forces to help spread a little cheer with a Holiday Silent Auction to benefit the Powhatan Christmas Mother program. The Powhatan community is invited to attend a silent auction filled with gift baskets, baked goods, handmade gifts, and gift certificates from 3 to 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 1 at the Pocahontas Landmark Center. Now in its second year, the event brings together school and county employees to give back to the Christmas Mother program, which supports the Powhatan community all year long. Suzanne Cline, 2023 Powhatan Christmas Mother, said she appreciates the enormous show of support from community partners, including local government, businesses, civic groups, and individuals. The way the Powhatan community can join together in such fun and imaginative ways to spread joy and kindness to others in need only reinforces the genuineness of Cline’s theme for this year, “A Village of Blessings.” “We are 100% funded by donations. Without community partnerships, we wouldn’t be able to provide the magic of Christmas to over 500 Powhatan children and seniors,” Cline said.
over 1 year ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
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In 2021, 35 employees became members of our first cohort for LETRS Training. The Lexia LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) is a comprehensive professional learning opportunity designed to provide early childhood and elementary educators and administrators with deep knowledge to be literacy and language experts in the science of reading. This is an intensive training in which teachers had to complete extensive readings and online modules while also attending eight virtual trainings ranging from half days to whole days. Individuals who completed the 132 hours of training: Stephanie Adam, Katie Bates, Paula Bean, Melinda Brooks, Carla Crump, Jill Dewey, Julie Garner, Tiffany Green, Robyn Hall, Amy Hintz, Angela Innerbichler, Bailey Johnson, Gwynn Johnson, Jenny Johnson, Lisa McCue, Sarah Moore, Samantha Morton, Riley Mosher, Molly Moss, Traciann Paden, Tiffany Proffitt, Melissa Rama, Lisa Richter, Colleen Schwartz, Amy Senger, Laura Simon, Kate Southward, Julia Stech, Tia Stout, Mark Thompson, and Ellen Valcourt. These educators were recognized at the Powhatan County School Board meeting on Nov. 14. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
over 1 year ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
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PCPS received a $30,000 grant from the VDOE RARS Grant Program, which will be distributed throughout the school year. The intent of the Recruitment and Retention Support (RARS) Grant is to provide public school divisions with a structured framework upon which they can systematically develop plans to support the recruitment and retention of employees through hiring incentives and continuing education funds. This is our first group of recipients: Colleen Chinnis, Flat Rock ES (SPED); Lauren Hockaday, Flat Rock ES (SPED); Amy Tucker, Flat Rock (SPED); Katie Humphrey, Powhatan ES (fourth Grade); and Bonnie Lambert, Powhatan HS (CTE – Health Sciences). Recipients were recognized at the Nov. 14 Powhatan County School Board meeting. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
over 1 year ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
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