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All Powhatan Schools Accredited
All Powhatan County Public Schools are accredited by the Virginia Department of Education. The calculation of school accreditation resumed with the 2022-2023 ratings based on data from 2021-2022. An overview of the data can be found in the Powhatan County Public Schools Quality Profile.
Portrait of a Graduate
The PCPS Portrait of a Graduate not only provides for the acquisition of rigorous academic content, but it also fosters critical thinking, communication, collaboration, creativity, and other 21st century skills our young people need to thrive in this complex, rapidly changing world.
Instructional Framework
The PCPS Instructional Framework helps students gain the skills to be successful by engaging in rich content and experiencing learning through student-centered approaches that foster deeper learning. The development of skills in communication, collaboration, creativity, innovation, critical thinking, problem solving, and digital fluency provides students with a foundation for success.
Powhatan Education Foundation
The Powhatan Education Foundation generates and raises funds to support excellence in Powhatan County Public Schools so students can: Make the most of their education and participate in activities that enhance their educational experience, while being successful in school and getting prepared for life after high school.
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Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center (PEATC): Summer Events
The Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center (PEATC) is hosting a variety of events this summer aimed at empowering families and supporting student success.
PEATC is dedicated to supporting families, schools, and communities across Virginia by improving outcomes for students with disabilities. Their summer programming provides valuable training, resources, and tools to help parents become strong advocates for their children’s education.
To explore upcoming events and learn more about how PEATC can support your family, visit www.peatc.org.
Click here to view the event calendar!
New for the 2025-2026 School Year
August 18th: First Day of School for PreK/K last names A-M ONLY; Grades 1-5, 6, 9
August 19th: First Day of School for PreK/K last names N-Z ONLY, 7-8; 10-12; Second Day for 1-5, 6, 9
August 20th: Second Day of School for all Pre-K/K
See this presentation for more information, including changes at the elementary and high school levels
Programs
PCPS pays for 2 of the 4 certification components to become a National Board Certified Teacher.
With the Recruitment and Retention Support Grant, PCPS is striving to help provisionally licensed teachers with the cost of coursework needed to earn a renewable teaching license.
Free morning childcare for staff members with elementary-age children.
Low non-resident employee tuition rate and transportation.
Our classrooms have grown over the last six years from having three classrooms servicing 50 students, to having eight classrooms servicing over 121 students this school year.
PCPS has partnered with United Way to provide summer school class to Preschool students entering kindergarten each fall.