Greetings to the PCPS community. We know all of you don’t have the time to attend every Powhatan County School Board meeting, so we offer a recap newsletter shortly after the meetings to give you the highlights. You are still invited to go back and watch the full video to get more information; this message will only be hitting the highlights of the May 7, 2024, meeting. Find the link to the newsletter in the first comment of this message.
9 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Hexagon symbols and text that reads: School Board Recap. Catching up on this week's board meeting. Good evening PCPS Community, Welcome back to the May installment of the Powhatan County School Board Recap.
Join us this May as we observe Mental Health Awareness Month and today, May 9, to recognize Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day. Let's prioritize every child's mental well-being by engaging in activities that boost mental health. For resources and information, check out Mental Health America's toolkit and the American Psychological Association's webpage. Educators, explore free resources on Classroom Well-Being Information and Strategies for Educators (WISE) to support children's mental health. Learn about the Virginia Department of Education's efforts on student behavioral health at the Behavioral Health and Wellness webpage. Together, let's spread awareness and support for mental health!
9 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Drawing of a hand holding a flower. Text that reads: Mental Health Awareness. Be kind to yourself.
The Powhatan School Board wishes our PCPS teachers and staff members a wonderful Teacher Appreciation Week. Thank you to the most dedicated, caring, and hardworking teachers and staff in the world for all you do. #wearepcps #teampowhatan #elevateeducatorsva #TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankATeacher
9 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Graphic with school related objects and text that reads: Thank you, to the most dedicated, caring, and hardworking teachers and staff in the world For All You Do! The Powhatan School Board wishes you a wonderful Teacher Appreciation Week.
Happy National School Nurse Day! Today, we celebrate the incredible dedication of our school nurses, who play a vital role in keeping our students healthy and thriving. School nurses are not just healthcare providers, they're champions of student well-being and academic success. They're there on the frontlines, providing a safety net for our most vulnerable children. Let's give a big shoutout to these everyday heroes who make a positive difference in the lives of our students each and every day! Please join us in recognizing our amazing Health Services Team: Cathy Vaden, RN, Powhatan High School Head-Nurse Michelle Short, RN, Powhatan Middle Nurse Ashley Sloan, RN, Powhatan Elementary Nurse Arla Thompson, RN, Pocahontas Elementary Nurse Jen Lawson, RN, Flat Rock Elementary Nurse Vickie Maxey - Clinic Assistant Tammy Willis - Clinic Assistant Rebecca Smartschan - Clinic Assistant #wearepcps #teampowhatan
9 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
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Two women smile at the camera.
A woman smiles at the camera.
A woman smiles at the camera.
Two women smile at the camera.
Governor Glenn Youngkin has declared May 7, 2024, as National Fentanyl Awareness Day in Virginia. Fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid, poses a serious threat, especially to our youth. It's crucial to grasp its potency; just a tiny amount can be deadly. There are two types: medical-grade and illicit. While medical-grade is legally prescribed, illicit fentanyl, often mixed with other drugs, has led to a surge in teen overdoses. Education and action are vital! Parents, have open conversations with your kids, and be prepared with naloxone and fentanyl test strips. Remember, knowing the signs of overdose and understanding Virginia's Good Samaritan law can save lives. If you or someone you know needs help, call 988 for confidential support. Let's work together to combat this crisis. We will provide several useful links in the first comment.
9 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Stop sign with text that reads: Stop Fentanyl
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! We want to continue the celebration of Powhatan's amazing educators with a Virtual Applause Parade. Show our teachers some love with a round of applause by posting the 👏 emoji in the comments. Let’s see how many 👏 we can get by the end of the day! We’ll start … 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 ... Your turn!
9 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A group of clapping hands in a circle. Text that reads: Teacher Appreciation Week Virtual applause parade
The Powhatan County School Board workshop and meeting will be held at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m., respectively, on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at their regular location in the School Board Meeting Room at the Pocahontas Landmark Center, 4290 Anderson Highway. The School Board will honor a large number of staff, students, and their families during the Recognitions at the beginning of the meeting. In the case of a large crowd at the meeting, the school division requests that seating be prioritized for honorees, most of whom usually leave following the Recognitions. The School Board understands there may be a large number of people who wish to attend the meeting and speak during the Public Comment period. To ensure both goals are met, there will be a 10-minute recess between the Recognitions and the first Public Comment period to enable plenty of time for a smooth transition between the two agenda items and the movement of meeting attendees. The School Board room has a maximum capacity of 160 seated people. If the room reaches capacity, an overflow location has been arranged in the cafeteria of Pocahontas Elementary School, 4294 Anderson Highway, which has a 300-seat capacity. A video conference will be set up to allow people in the overflow space to view the entire meeting and speak during the designated public comment periods. The meeting will be live and archived on the school division’s YouTube channel.
9 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
We are shining a light on educators this week as part of Teacher Appreciation Week. We would love our families to share the most impactful lesson a teacher has ever taught you. #wearepcps #teampowhatan #elevateeducatorsva #TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankATeacher
9 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Background is made up of Thank you written repeatedly in multi-color. Text in books in center reads: Teacher Appreciation Week. What is the most impactful lesson a teacher has ever taught you?
We are ready to celebrate the heart and soul of our school community: our incredible teachers! Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6 to 10, and we're shining a spotlight on the superheroes who inspire, educate, and uplift us every single day. From the bottom of our backpacks to the tops of our graduation caps, THANK YOU for your dedication, passion, and endless support! Powhatan teachers really do eclipse the rest! #wearepcps #teampowhatan #elevateeducatorsva #TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankATeacher
9 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Image of an eclipse. Text that reads: PCPS Educators eciipse the rest. Happy Teacher Appreciation Week. May 6-10, 2024
Mr. Payne’s Building Trades 1 class at Powhatan High School previously built a wall using bricks and mortar. Thanks to a donation of 30 bags of teachable mortar from the Virginia Masonry Association, the students could break down the masonry project and reuse both the bricks and the mortar (shown here) for multiple future projects without the materials losing their integrity for class purposes. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
9 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students sift teachable mortar s it can be used in a new project.
Students sift teachable mortar s it can be used in a new project.
Good afternoon PCPS community. Although this is delayed, 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. The April 16 meeting newsletter link is in the first comment.
9 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Screenshot of the School Board recap newsletter. Text that reads: School Board Recap Catching up on the latest board meetings Three hexagons logo. Good afternoon Powhatan 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. The message will only be hitting the highlights of the April 16 workshop and meeting, but you are invited to go back and watch the full workshop video and full meeting
Powhatan County Public Schools recently invited parents of the Class of 2037 for a Rising Kindergarten Parent Information Night. Couldn't make it to the event? Families are invited to equip themselves with the knowledge to help their child succeed by contacting their school and asking what information they need to know. PCPS is also asking for the public's help in reminding anyone with a child that will be age 5 by September 30, 2024, to begin enrolling now. This is a special time for schools to welcome their newest students. It is also important to get students screened and on the rosters as soon as possible to be better prepared for the start of the new school year. In addition, the preschool (VPI/ Head Start) application process for children turning age 3 and 4 by September 30, 2024, is also now available online. Check the Powhatan County Public Schools website for information or contact your local school with Kindergarten Registration or Preschool Application questions. We are so excited and cannot wait to get these students on the PCPS team! #wearepcps #teampowhatan
9 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A woman speaks to a room full of people about kindergarten readiness.
A woman speaks to a room full of people about kindergarten readiness.
A slide about what kindergartners will experience in school.
A woman speaks to a room full of people about kindergarten readiness.
A woman speaks to a room full of people about kindergarten readiness.
A woman speaks to a room full of people about kindergarten readiness.
A room full of people learn about kindergarten readiness.
A woman speaks to a room full of people about kindergarten readiness.
Dive into a world of creativity at our upcoming 2024 Powhatan AP Art Exhibit. This annual showcase of Powhatan High School art students not only allows you to see some incredible artwork but to Meet the Artists! Join us for an unforgettable journey through their masterpieces, each stroke of a paintbrush, shutter of a camera, or molding of clay telling a unique story. Also enjoy special music guest Jesse Whiting. The show will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, May 10 at the War Memorial Cultural Arts and Community Center, 2375 Skaggs Road, Powhatan, VA. All are welcome. #wearepcps #teampowhatan #CreativityUnleashed
9 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Print in red of a girl looking through spread wide fingers.
Drawing of a boy drawing lines in the air.
Photograph of a girl seen through thick woods.
Painting of a man with eyes closed touching his face.
Artwork featuring girl screaming into phone. Words I Pick up the phone written underneath. Repeated writings written behind her reading This is the Last time.
Painting of a stormy night.
Painting of a man sitting on a subway bench.
Drawing of a horse.
Black and white photograph of books, including one open, and a string of pearls.
A clay artwork with blue swirls, hair, and reaching hands.
We love seeing book lovers pass on their love of literacy to younger generations! Members of the Powhatan High School Writers Club recently held their Spring Read Aloud by reading to kindergarten and first grade students. The high school students read spring-themed books to children in Pocahontas Elementary classes (shown here) and Powhatan Elementary classes to help spread the joy of reading. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
9 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Elementary students listen to a high schooler read them a book.
A high schooler gives out bookmarks.
Elementary students listen to a high schooler read them a book.
Elementary students listen to high schoolers read them a book.
Elementary students listen to a high schooler read them a book.
Elementary students listen to a high schooler read them a book.
Elementary students listen to a high schooler read them a book.
Elementary students listen to a high schooler read them a book.
A high schooler reads a book.
To all the PHS staff and families who helped make Prom 2024 a success for our students, a huge thank you for your support. Because of your collective efforts, our students were safe and undoubtedly have a night to remember.
9 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Party streamers and text that reads: To all the PHS staff and families who helped make Prom 2024 a success for our students, Thank you for your support.
The spirit of cooperation was alive and well at Powhatan High School when the Firefighter I students taught the Nurse Aide students how to use fire extinguishers. We love seeing successful peer-to-peer learning. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
9 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A teen helps another teen in turnout gear learn how to use a fire extinguisher.
A teen helps another teen dress in turnout gear.
A teen dressed in turnout gear smiles for the camera.
A teen dressed in turnout gear smiles for the camera.
A teen dressed in turnout gear smiles for the camera.
A teen dressed in turnout gear smiles for the camera.
A teen dressed in turnout gear smiles for the camera.
A teen dressed in turnout gear smiles for the camera.
A man talks to a large group of teens.
A teen helps another teen in turnout gear learn how to use a fire extinguisher.
🟠⚫️🟠⚫️🟠⚫️🟠⚫️🟠⚫️🟠⚫️🟠⚫️ Calling ALL POP TOP TAB COLLECTORS We NEED your TABS…Tomorrow!!! Our divisionwide contest ends Friday, April 26! Please spread the word and drop your tabs off at your child’s school (or any Powhatan school)! The Ronald McDonald House thanks you, and so do we. 🟠⚫️🟠⚫️🟠⚫️🟠⚫️🟠⚫️🟠⚫️🟠⚫️ (photo courtesy of Ronald McDonald House)
9 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
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Offering a huge congratulations to Powhatan High School Class of 2017 alumnus and current Signal Knob Middle School agricultural education teacher and FFA advisor Dakota Stroud. Earlier this month, Mr. Stroud was awarded the 2024 Virginia Association of Agricultural Educators (VAAE) “Teachers Turn the Key” scholarship. The Teachers Turn the Key Scholarship Program was created in 2003 by the National Association of Agricultural Educators (NAAE) to combat the teacher shortage in agricultural education and to encourage young agricultural teachers to remain in the profession. PCPS reached out to Mr. Stroud, who is in his third year of teaching, to congratulate him and ask him how Powhatan played a role in his path to becoming an ag teacher. He said, “The classes that influenced me began in 7th grade at Powhatan Junior High and taking Agriscience exploration with Mr. Henry Paris. This continued into the high school, where I continued to expand my skills and interests taking many different agriculture classes ranging from Veterinary Science to Horticulture with Caitlin Smith, Ed Olsen, and Chris Whitlow. In addition to these courses, I took Culinary Arts, Teachers for Tomorrow, and many more Career and Technical Education Classes.” With April being Virginia School Boards Association #WorkforceReadinessMonth, we are happy to highlight how workforce development opportunities can enable students to find what they are passionate about and to be prepared to succeed. #wearepcps #teampowhatan #teachag @visitpowhatanva #SignalKnobMiddleSchoolFFA Shenandoah County Public Schools
9 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A man poses for a photo.
A man poses for a photo.
National Administrative Professionals' Day recognizes the professionals who keep an office running smoothly every day. With all of the activity going on in our five schools, Transportation Facility, and the Pocahontas Landmark Center, Powhatan County Public Schools couldn’t do all we do without the support of these amazing staff members. Please join us in showing our appreciation for the work they do to support our students, staff, and families. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
9 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
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April is Virginia School Boards Association #WorkforceReadinessMonth, and one way PCPS wants to celebrate is by honoring the students in our amazing Career and Workforce Development programs. This weekend, eight Powhatan High School students traveled to Virginia Beach to compete in 59th Annual @SkillsUSA Virginia State Leadership Conference competitions. Please send some love to our amazing competitors, who competed in a variety of categories, and the Cosmetology team for bringing home Bronze medals in the Total Fantasy Look category: Olivia Brown – Nail Care Ashley Beach - Nail Care Model Olivia Benton- Total Fantasy Look Brielle Walters- Total Fantasy Look Kendall Hayton- Total Fantasy Look Model Mason Heckel- Electrical Construction Wiring Bradley Wade- Electrical Construction Wiring Xander Wheat- Masonry The team of Kendall Hayton, Brielle Walters, and Olivia Benton competing in Total Fantasy Look received Bronze medals for their third-place finish. Great job ladies!!! And a special thank you to Mrs. Hazelwood and Mr. Payne for guiding these students and taking them to the competition. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
9 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A group of teens and two adults pose in front of a SkillsUSA backdrop.
Three teens compete in a Total Fantasy Look competition.
Three teens pose with their bronze medals.
A teen competes in a masonry competition.
Two teens compete in a nail art competition.
Three teens compete in a Total Fantasy Look competition.
Teens compete in a nail art competition.
A teen competes in an electrical competition.
A teen competes in an electrical competition.
A teen competes in an electrical competition.