Powhatan County Public Schools

Division News

• Regional Programs for Rising 9th Graders

  Thanks to everyone who attended our overview of Regional Programs for rising 9th graders. Attached is the overview information provided during the meeting. Applications are now available for ACA, ARGS, and Maggie Walker in the PMS School Counseling office. The deadline for those applications is December 1. The Code RVA application will be available online after Thanksgiving. Also note the dates for the Virtual Open Houses:

  Code RVA (VIRTUAL) - October 26 at 6pm; December 14 at 6pm – details at https://coderva.org/

  Maggie Walker (VIRTUAL) – November 10 at 630pm – details at http://www.gsgis.k12.va.us/staff

  Appomattox Regional Governor’s School (FACE TO FACE) - November 3 at 6pm – details at https://www.appomattoxregionalgovernorssch.va.schools.bz/Content2/88

  • ACA Governors Schools and Regional Programs Fall 2021.pdf

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• Media Release

  The August 9, 2021 Media Release: 2021-2022 PCPS Policy for Providing Free or Reduced Price Meals is linked here and attached below in PDF format.

   

  • 2021-22 SY Media Release web.pdf

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• Bus Drivers Wanted

  Now Hiring Drivers!!
  Full-Time Opportunities with Benefits ~ When the kids are off, so are you! 
  Apply online @ TalentEd Hiring Portal linked here
  804-598-5706

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• Triennial Wellness Assessment

  Every three years, school divisions are required to complete an evaluation of the policies and procedures used to promote student wellness. The attached documents reflect the process that was followed and provides the outcomes of the PCPS assessment. The PCPS Student Wellness Policy and the accompanying regulation can be found by clicking on each link. For more information, please contact Katie Wojcicki at katie.wojcicki@powhatan.k12.va.us or 804-598-5700.

   

  • PCPS 2017-20 Triennial Assessment Overview.pdf
  • PCPS Triennial Wellness Assessment WellSAT 2021.pdf

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• Hours and Phone Numbers

  Office Hours: 6:00 am - 5:30 pm Monday - Friday

  Transportation Department Phone Numbers: 804-598-5706 or 804-598-5709

   

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• "If the Lights are Flashing, Don't Try Passing"

  PCPS Bus Drivers show off their new shirts.

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• PCPS Selected for Virginia is for Learners Innovation Network

  PCPS selected for Virginia is for Learners Innovation Network

  In July 2021, Powhatan County Public Schools was selected into the 3rd cohort for the Virginia is for Learners Innovation Network (VALIN).  PCPS was part of the inaugural cohort in 2018. 

  VALIN is composed of annual cohorts of Lead Innovation Teams from school divisions in Virginia. Each cohort consists of teams from up to 35 divisions. The Network connects educational innovators who purposely work together to identify, use, and share strategies and actions designed to implement the Profile of a Virginia Graduate.

  Teams meet during the cohort cycle in Institutes designed to spark ideas and actions for local innovation initiatives. Teams also participate in a coaching model designed to support implementation of local innovation initiatives.

  Division Lead Innovation Teams research and develop innovative approaches designed to ensure that all learners develop complex competencies essential to long-term success in homes, communities, and the workforce. As teams determine the effectiveness of innovations, they share artifacts, media, and “how to” information through face-to-face and virtual communication across the Commonwealth. The Network is a conduit for solutions to challenges, leveraging resources across divisions, and connecting educational communities in Virginia and beyond.

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• Triennial Wellness Assessment

  Every three years, school divisions are required to complete an evaluation of the policies and procedures used to promote student wellness. The attached documents reflect the process that was followed and provides the outcomes of the PCPS assessment. The PCPS Student Wellness Policy and the accompanying regulation can be found by clicking on each link. For more information, please contact Katie Wojcicki at katie.wojcicki@powhatan.k12.va.us or 804-598-5700.

   

  • PCPS 2017-20 Triennial Assessment Overview.pdf
  • PCPS Triennial Wellness Assessment WellSAT 2021.pdf

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• Internet Hubs

  PCPS is offering internet hubs for students and families to access the internet for virtual learning. There are daytime and evening options available at Pocahontas Landmark Center (4290 Anderson Highway), Powhatan High School (1800 Judes Ferry Road), and Powhatan Middle School (4135 Old Buckingham Road). Complete information on schedules and signing up is linked here.

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• School Board Meetings

  Powhatan County School Board will now begin holding our regularly scheduled meetings at Pocahontas Landmark Center. School Board Workshops will begin at 5:00 p.m. and our Regular School Board Meetings for the public will be at 7:00 p.m. All meetings will continue to be streamed on YouTube for the public to view.

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• Operoo!

  We are excited to let you know we are adopting a new system named Operoo.
  
  The Operoo system makes it very easy for you to respond to forms using your mobile phone, tablet, or PC. No more paperwork! No more lost forms or notes covered in a squashed banana in a backpack. No more concerns about children missing out on information when they are absent.

  It will greatly reduce the burden on you to provide information that is repetitive. For example, it will allow you to keep your or your child’s emergency contact and medical information up to date; so you don’t need to repeat this information again while your child is at Powhatan County Schools. It also puts you in control of this data so you’ll always know what information is shared with us.

  You don’t need to do anything else until you receive an email invitation from us asking you to sign up for your Operoo account. After that, you’ll receive notifications whenever there is an electronic form to complete for your child’s school.

  Powhatan County Schools will ensure that your or your child’s information is only visible to relevant teachers and staff and will be managed in accordance with our privacy policies. Details about Operoo’s security and privacy procedures can be found here: https://www.operoo.com/terms-policies-security/.

  Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions. You can visit the Operoo website for more information here: www.operoo.com. There is also a parent introduction page here: https://www.operoo.com/intro-for-parents/.

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• School Cash Online - Now Available!

  • Gives Parents the ability to pay for student items (field trips, sports events, activity fees, etc.) online with secure credit card payment, 24/7, easy registration
  • Parents can make payments, print/view receipts and their current account history in real-time; with electronic reminders and notifications means no missed events/deadlines
  • Parents can register at https://powhatan.schoolcashonline.com/ beginning February 23, 2021
  • If you require assistance, select the SUPPORT option in the bottom right-hand corner of the screen or go to helpdesk.supportschoolcashonline.com

  More information is available at http://www.powhatan.k12.va.us/parentscommunity linked here

  Video information supplied by School Cash Online is viewable and linked here

  • School Cash Online Brochure.pdf

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• Kindergarten Enrollment Begins Online April 1!

  Enrollment for kindergarten will begin online again this year. Please visit our enrollment page (linked here) for more information on this process. You can also copy and paste this link into your browser:  http://www.powhatan.k12.va.us/groups/66663/student_services_and_interventions/kindergarten_registration

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• P-EBT Benefits Extended Through End of School Year

  Benefits will be automatically loaded to your existing P-EBT or EBT card. If this is your first time receiving benefits, a preloaded P-EBT card will be mailed to the current address in the student’s school record or funds will be added to your SNAP EBT card. Ensure your address is correct within your local school division records. Additional program details such as benefit amounts and issuance dates are available at PEBTva.com. If you don’t receive P-EBT benefits, but believe there are eligible students in your household, please call the P-EBT call center at 866-513-1414 or 804-294-1633. Updated Flyer & FAQ sheets are attached.

  • pebt-updated-faqs-english-web.pdf
  • pebt-updated-flyer-english-web.pdf

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• **New** Online Free/Reduced Meal Application

  Parents may now complete an online application for free/reduced meals for their PCPS students by visiting the MySchoolApps website linked here

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• Nominate an Employee for the Helping Hands Award

  Do you know a Powhatan County Public Schools employee who is Inspiring, Empowering, or Innovating? We want to hear from you! Tell us about any staff member who is making a difference in the lives of our children by inspiring, empowering or innovating. Please use the online nomination form linked here to tell us about a Powhatan Schools staff member who deserves to be recognized. We welcome suggestions from students, families, co-workers or community members.

   

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