Jackson and Alex Fife, two creative students at Powhatan Middle School, recently shared their love of 3D- building with a special gift for their peers. Through their family nonprofit, Fife’s Fun with Filament, they used 3-D printers to create 125 fidgets – 25 for each PCPS school – to help students manage stress and stay focused. The donation was presented during ACCT with Principal Colin Innes, Superintendent Beth Teigen, and School Board Chair Susan Smith in attendance. 🧡 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
4 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Three adults and two students pose for a photo during a fidget spinner donation.
Two children sell fidget spinners at an outdoor market.
Three adults and a student speak during a fidget spinner donation.
Two children sell fidget spinners at an outdoor market.
Two adults and a student speak during a fidget spinner donation.
At Tuesday night's meeting, the School Board recognized the winners of the seven Classroom Innovation Grants awarded this year by the Powhatan Education Foundation (PEF). These grants, which total $16,168.99 this year, support creative projects that enrich instruction, spark student curiosity, and strengthen connections with our community.

Grant Recipients:

* Loren Jacobs, Powhatan High School, $1,888.99 for “Touch & Learn: An Interactive Display to Ignite Curiosity in High School.”

* Kelly Terry, Flat Rock Elementary, $2,775 for “Take a Future View Into Immersive Digital Learning with ViewSonic Interactive ViewBoards.”

* Libbey Kitten, Instructional Specialist – Science, $2,000 for “From Powhatan to the Stars: Inspiring Student Curiosity with a Traveling Planetarium.”

* Barbara Adcock, Pocahontas Elementary, $1,960 for “Energy Transfer: Insulators and Conductors of Thermal Energy.”

* Rebekah Crump, Pocahontas Elementary, $2,545 for “Powering the Future.”

* Jana Ford, Pocahontas Elementary, $2,000 for “Second Grade Outdoor Learning Space.”

* Athea Hudson and Tracy Ingle, Powhatan High School, $3,000 for “Renaissance Festival.”
4 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A large group of men and women pose for a group photo. Some are holding checks for grants.
Ahead of Veterans Day, Powhatan Middle School students put their creativity and gratitude to work in ACCT, making more than 350 cards to thank our veterans for their service. Mrs. Arnold and Mrs. Antone delivered the cards to Hunter Holmes McGuire Veterans Affairs Medical Center, where they were shared with veterans in a special Veterans Day celebration on November 7. ❤️🤍💙🧡🖤 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
4 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students make Veterans Day cards for veterans.
Students make Veterans Day cards for veterans.
A table full of Veterans Day cards for veterans.
A student makes a Veterans Day card for a veteran.
Students make Veterans Day cards for veterans.
Students make Veterans Day cards for veterans.
Students make Veterans Day cards for veterans.
Students make Veterans Day cards for veterans.
Students make Veterans Day cards for veterans.
A woman presents a bag of veterans day cards to a man.
On this Veterans Day and every day, Powhatan County Public Schools extends our heartfelt gratitude to all veterans – especially those within our school community – for their service and sacrifice. #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
4 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
PCPS logo. US flag. Text that reads: PCPS honors all who served. Veterans Day. November 11, 2025
🎭 Come out Friday night and support Powhatan High School Theatre! The PHS Theatre Department will present two very different adaptations of Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s famous short story “The Yellow Wallpaper” on Friday, November 7, at 6:00 p.m. in the PHS auditorium. It’s a great chance to enjoy an evening of powerful performances and cheer on our talented student actors before they head to the VHSL One-Act Competition at Huguenot High School! Tickets are "pay what you wish" at the door. 🧡 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
4 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Three students perform in a one-act play in a high school theater.
Graphic of a woman's silhoette against yellow wallpaper. Text that reads: PHS Theatre Presents: PHS Theatre presents two (very different) adaptations of Charlotte Perkins Gilman's famous short story. Come out and support our Theatre and our One-Act Competition cast prior to the VHSL One-Act Competition event at Huguenot HS! Tickets are "pay what you wish" at the door.An Evening of "The Yellow Wallpaper" Friday, November 7, 2025 6:00 pm in the Auditorium.
Students perform in a one-act play in a high school theater.
A student performs in a one-act play in a high school theater.
There’s nothing like a little friendly competition to spice up parent-teacher conference day! Powhatan High School’s Sunshine Committee held its annual Sunshine Chili Cookoff on Tuesday, and the results are in:
🥇 Mr. Fields took home the title of Chili Cookoff Champion!
🥈 Mr. Robertson’s Culinary II H students came in second.
🥉 Ms. Tolley rounded out the top three.
Thank you to everyone who joined in the fun and shared their culinary talents. We love seeing traditions like this bring warmth (and a little friendly competition) to the day! 🧡 🧡 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
4 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A man poses for a photo while holding a chili cook-off trophy and a small pinata.
🏈 Goal Line Food Drive: Powhatan vs. Cosby! 🥫
This Friday’s matchup isn’t just about touchdowns – it’s about tackling hunger! Powhatan and Cosby fans are going head-to-head in a friendly food drive competition to help local families in need. Bring nonperishable food items to the game and drop them off at your team’s collection area. Let’s show that Powhatan’s heart is as strong as its spirit.
📅 Friday, Nov. 7
📍 Powhatan High School
🕖 Kickoff: 7:00 p.m.
4 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Graphics related to football and a food drive. Text that reads: Goal Line Food Drive. POWHATAN vs. COSBY. HELP YOUR TEAM WIN ON AND OFF THE FIELD! Bring nonperishable food items to Friday’s game to help local families in need. 7 P.M. Nov. 7 PHS Stadium
🗳️ Leading up to Election Day, kindergarten students in Mrs. Senger’s class at Pocahontas Elementary were introduced to important new vocabulary words about voting, laws, and government through their All About Voting workbooks. The age-appropriate social studies lesson helped the students approach really big concepts through examples they could understand. When the lesson was over, they made the books even more special by coloring them. 🧡 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
4 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A teacher talks to her kindergarten students about voting and government.
Kindergarten students take part in a lesson about voting and government.
Kindergarten students take part in a lesson about voting and government.
Kindergarten students take part in a lesson about voting and government.
A teacher talks to her kindergarten students about voting and government.
Kindergarten students take part in a lesson about voting and government.
Kindergarten students take part in a lesson about voting and government.
🗳️ It’s never too early to learn about the importance of voting! Kindergarten students at Pocahontas Elementary participated in their own class election, casting ballots to decide between two beloved candidates – Duck and Clifford. Mrs. Pilkenton’s students were thrilled to cast their votes. And the winner is...Clifford! ❤️ #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
4 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Kindergarteners line up to vote in a class election.
Kindergarteners line up to vote in a class election.
Powhatan High School students in Mrs. Henderson’s Practical Law class recently applied new vocabulary related to civil law through classroom discussions and group activities they completed while enjoying beautiful weather in the courtyard. Occasionally joining the class this semester is VCU practicum student Will Poulton, who is gaining firsthand experience observing and supporting lessons that take him beyond his own textbooks. 🧡 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
4 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students work in groups on a practical law assignment in a school courtyard.
Students work in groups on a practical law assignment in a school courtyard. Two adults talk with them.
Students work in groups on a practical law assignment in a school courtyard.
Students work in groups on a practical law assignment in a school courtyard.
Students work in groups on a practical law assignment in a school courtyard.
Students work in groups on a practical law assignment in a school courtyard.
Students work in groups on a practical law assignment in a school courtyard.
A student works on a practical law assignment.
Students work in groups on a practical law assignment in a school hallway.
Students work in groups on a practical law assignment in a school hallway.
📅 Don’t forget!
There’s no school for students on Monday, November 3 and Tuesday, November 4.
• Monday: Student and staff holiday (excludes 12-month employees)
• Tuesday: Parent-teacher conferences
Enjoy the long weekend, and we’ll see everyone back on Wednesday! 🧡
#WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
4 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Graphics of fall leaves. Text that reads: Reminder School Don't forget: Monday, November 3: Student and Staff Holiday (Excludes 12-month employees) Tuesday, November 4: Parent Teacher Conferences, Student Holiday
📜Students in Mrs. Smith and Mr. Garland’s U.S. and Virginia Government classes at Powhatan High School recently explored the Bill of Rights in a creative way. They were tasked with finding songs that reflect the freedoms outlined in each amendment. 🎵 🧡 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
4 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students work in groups on a project about the Bill of RIghts.
Students work in groups on a project about the Bill of RIghts.
Students work in groups on a project about the Bill of RIghts.
Students work in groups on a project about the Bill of RIghts.
Students work in groups on a project about the Bill of RIghts.
Students work in groups on a project about the Bill of RIghts.
Students work in groups on a project about the Bill of RIghts.
Students work in groups on a project about the Bill of RIghts.
This week, Powhatan High School students have been participating in Red Ribbon Week, raising awareness about making healthy choices and living drug-free. Each day is featuring special announcements focused on the importance of staying substance-free, and today the HOSA Club hosted a table during all lunches where students could sign a pledge to be drug free – with some fun giveaways to celebrate! 🧡 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
4 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students stand in line to spin a prize wheel.
Every great plan includes reflection. PCPS is reviewing the division's strategic plan, Charting the Path to 2030, to measure our progress and ensure we remain on the right path. We are looking for people to join the Strategic Plan Steering Committee to help guide this next phase of our work. Applications are due November 10.
Steering committee dates:
12.8.25 9:00 a.m.– 3:30 p.m.
1.16.26 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
2.17.26 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
7.28.26 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Scan the QR code or use the link in the comments to apply. #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
4 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A graphic of a hand writing the steps of creating and evaluating a strategic planning goal. A QR code. Text that reads: Strategic plan UPDATE PCPS is updating its strategic plan - Charting the Path to 2030 - and we’re looking for dedicated volunteers to help guide this important work. Steering committee dates: 12.8.25 9:00 a.m.– 3:30 p.m. 1.16.26 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. 2.17.26 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 7.28.26 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Apply to serve on the steering committee by Nov. 10. Scan here or visit https://forms.gle/pN5JXMpqDkhTkDtH9
October is National Principals Month, and we’re celebrating the incredible leaders who guide our schools every day! Our principals do so much more than manage buildings – they inspire teachers, support students, build community, and help make Powhatan County Public Schools a place where everyone can learn and grow. From morning greetings to late-night events, our principals go above and beyond. Thank you for making a difference every single day with your leadership, compassion, and commitment! #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
4 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Headshots of five men and women. Text that reads: National SCHOOL PRINCIPALS month It’s time to celebrate and honor the incredible work our principals do every day, transforming our schools and impacting lives. October 2025
🎃 It’s almost time for Trunk or Treat at Powhatan High School! 🎃🍬 Join us tonight from 5:00–6:30 p.m. in the bus loop for candy, games, music, and fun with our student-run trunks. Costumes welcome! 👻
Stick around after for the football game. It’s going to be a great night of community and school spirit. 🧡 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
4 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Halloween related graphics. Text that reads: PHS SGA presents Halloween Trunk or Treat. 5-6:30 on October 24th. PHS Bus Loop. Candy, games, music, fire truck, and stay for the football game. We invite all of Powhatan County to join us for an evening of fun and football.
Students in Mrs. Duncan’s AP Human Geography class at Powhatan High School explored the theme of population migration through a series of engaging, hands-on stations in the library earlier this month. 🌍 Stations included participating in a refugee simulation and using VR goggles to compare rural and urban landscapes – even taking a virtual trip to Antarctica. Students also examined examples of forced and voluntary migration, both past and present. Special thanks to librarian Mr. Smartschan for organizing the interactive stations that brought geography to life! 🧡 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
5 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A student uses VR goggles in a library.
A group of students work at a station dealing with migration.
A group of students work at a station dealing with migration and using VR goggles.
A teacher and a group of students pose for a photo.
A group of students work at a station dealing with migration.
A group of students work at a station dealing with migration.
Good afternoon PCPS Community. We are back again with another installment of the Powhatan County School Board Recap. As always, the goal of this newsletter is to help people who don't have the time to come to or watch full school board meetings still stay abreast of what is going on in our school division. We wish you a safe and happy weekend!
Link to School Board Recap: https://secure.smore.com/n/m6bjw
#WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan

5 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
PCPS logo. Text that reads School Board recap. CAtching up on this week's board meeting
Several of Mrs. Hazelwood’s Cosmetology II students at Powhatan High School competed in the SkillsUSA competition at the Virginia State Fair. The students competed in several categories: Total Fantasy Look, Total Fashion, Competition Promotional Bulletin Board, and Fantasy Mannequin. Thank you to our amazing students for representing PHS in this state competition. 🧡 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
5 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students participate in a cosmetology competition at the state fair..
A student holds up a 4th place ribbon.
Students participate in a cosmetology competition at the state fair..
Students participate in a cosmetology competition at the state fair..
Students participate in a cosmetology competition at the state fair..
Students participate in a cosmetology competition at the state fair..
Display about Cosmetology SkillsUSA
Students participate in a cosmetology competition at the state fair..
Students participate in a cosmetology competition at the state fair..
Powhatan High School’s SPEAR and ARROWS teams kicked off their robotics season in September with fun, hands-on activities to get the creativity and teamwork flowing! 🤖💡 Led by club sponsor Mr. Beasley, students geared up for another exciting year of building, problem-solving, and competition. 🧡 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
5 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
High school students talk about robotics.
High school students talk about robotics.
High school students talk about robotics.
Students talk about robotics.
High school students talk about robotics.
Students talk about robotics.
A student shows off an engineering lab tool.
High school students talk about robotics.