Surplus Equipment for Sale
Two surplus classroom trailers & one 10-ton, 3-phase HVAC Unit currently located at 3975 Old Buckingham Road, Powhatan, VA are up for bid. Photos of items linked here. All reasonable bids will be considered. Winner of bids will be responsible for disassembling/disconnecting and all costs associated with relocation of items. Bids close at 4:00 PM on 10/25/17. Winner of bid will be notified by 10:00 AM on 10/26/17. Removal can begin on 11/1/17 and must be completed by 11/11/17.
Governor’s Schools, Advanced College Academy and CodeRVA High School Recruitment Meeting
On October 16, Pocahontas Middle School hosted an evening of “High School Options” with representatives from the Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School for Government and International Studies, Appomattox Regional Governor’s School for the Arts and Technology, Code RVA High School, and Reynolds Community College for Advanced College Academy Program for an evening of recruitment. An overview of these programs is linked here.
Elementary Realignment Committee Meeting
The first meeting of the Elementary Realignment
Committee took place on September 21st. The committee, charged
with making recommendations on changing elementary attendance zones to the
School Board received preliminary information on goals for process and the need
for redistricting. They also looked at preliminary maps and the GIS
technology that will be used to facilitate the process. The next meeting
will take place Oct. 19th. At that time, it is our hope to
post options for community input. Minutes of the meeting are link here as is a brief presentation shared with the committee.
The County of Powhatan is looking for Citizen
Input
The Powhatan County
Planning Commission is holding two workshops to get citizen input on draft
updates to the Comprehensive Plan. A comprehensive plan provides a long range
vision for the development of the county. It helps guide public policy in
terms of land use decisions, transportation, utilities, recreation, and
housing. If you are interested in the way Powhatan looks or how you want to see
it develop, now is your chance.
There will be two open-house style meetings with maps and displays. Both the Planning
Commission and staff will be there to answer questions and receive feedback. A
draft is available on the county web site at www.powhatanva.gov/268/community-development as well as in the
office of Community Development.
The meetings will be held on Sept. 20th and 28th from 6pm-8pm
in the large conference room of the county library. The address is 2270 Mann Road.
Please
feel free to email input to comprehensiveplan@powhatanva.gov as well.
School Board Invites Citizens to Serve
The Powhatan County School Board invites interested citizens to join one of its advisory committees for the 2017-2018 school year. Advisory committees are voluntary and serve to offer suggestions to the School Board on a variety of topics. Generally, the committees meet three to four times during the school year.
By policy, School Board advisory committees are appointed for one year terms. The School Board has the following advisory committees:
- Special Education Advisory
- Gifted Education Advisory
- Title I Parent Advisory
- School Health Advisory
- Career and Technical Education Advisory
Please complete the Advisory Committee application linked here in PDF format and send to Mrs. Michele H. Wilson at Michele.wilson@powhatan.k12.va.us or by mail: 2320 Skaggs Road, Powhatan, VA 23139. Applications are due by October 2, 2017.
PCPS Strategic Plan Steering Committee
Powhatan County Public Schools is taking applications from interested citizens wishing to participate on the Strategic Plan Steering Committee. This is the last year of our current Strategic Plan and we are required to update the plan for the next six years. We will be forming a Steering Committee to look at the Mission, Vision, and Goals for Powhatan County Public Schools. Our schools are a reflection of our community. We hope you will consider volunteering to give your perspective on how our schools can best serve Powhatan.
The committee’s first meeting will be on October 5th from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the library at Powhatan High School. If you are interested in serving on this committee, please fill out the application linked here (Fillable PDF Format) or linked here (Word Format) and return it to Michele H. Wilson at Michele.Wilson@powhatan.k12.va.us or by mail 2320 Skaggs Road, Powhatan, Virginia by September 25, 2017.
PCPS Elementary School
Realignment Committee
Powhatan County Public Schools is taking applications from interested citizens wishing to participate on the Elementary School Realignment Committee. The committee will work on adjusting the elementary school attendance boundaries to maximize classroom space at all elementary schools. The committee will work with our consultants to bring a recommendation to the School Board by December 12, 2017 so that the new boundaries can take effect the 2018-2019 school year.
The committee will meet on September 21, October 19, and November 2nd from 6:30-8:30 p.m. If you are interested in serving on this committee, please fill out the application linked here and return it to Michele H. Wilson at Michele.wilson@powhatan.k12.va.us or by mail 2320 Skaggs Road, Powhatan, Virginia by September 11, 2017.
Powhatan County earns national achievement award for Passport to Summer Reading Program.
Full news release linked here.
WASHINGTON – Powhatan County’s Passport to Summer Reading Program has been recognized with an Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties (NACo). The awards honor innovative, effective county government programs that enhance services for residents.
PDF Version Linked Here
Powhatan County Public Schools has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation
for its outstanding commitment to music education. Powhatan is one of 4% of districts across the nation receiving the prestigious award in 2017. Full article linked here.
PCPS Honor Roll - Fourth Nine Weeks
Congratulations to all students that
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Youth Day Breakfast Powhatan High School will be hosting the Seventh Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Youth Day Community Breakfast Celebration. This event will be held on Monday, January 15, 2018 from 8:00 – 11:00 a.m. There are two opportunities for students to participate in this event. The first is to sing in the Youth Choir. Students can also volunteer at the breakfast. The accompanying flyer and letter give additional information on these two ways to get involved in a great community event. Youth Choir flier linked here (PDF Format). Student volunteer letter & application linked here (fillable PDF Format).
Powhatan Schools Receives VTSS Award Powhatan County Schools has been implementing the Virginia Tiered Systems of Supports for six years. Our work has aligned academic and behavioral offerings into a multi-tiered system that, through instruction, data analysis, and interventions, has provided layers of support for our students. The Virginia Department of Education recognized Powhatan County Public Schools for our work by honoring us with the “Distinction in Implementation of Integrated Systems” award on July 24, 2017. The award was presented by Governor Terry McAuliffe, who praised the VTSS framework as a means to closing academic and behavioral achievement gaps. Powhatan County School board recognized the administrative staff at their School Board meeting on September 12, 2017 for their efforts in making this award possible. Mrs. Katie Wojcicki, Director of Student Interventions and Services, spearheaded this program, and with the help of administrative staff and teachers, this program has been a success for our students.
PEF Innovative Classrooms Grant The Powhatan Education Foundation has released the application for its 2018-2019 Innovative Classrooms Grant. This is a great way for our teachers to secure funding of up to $1,500 for classroom projects that further Deeper Learning in an innovative way. Here is a link to the application. To see the impact these grants can have watch this short video featuring one of last year’s winning grants: https://vimeo.com/225439315
Superintendent Welcomes Back Staff and Students Division Superintendent, Dr. Eric Jones, welcomes back staff and students for the 2017-2018 school year in a short video linked here. The video includes updates on the construction projects in the school division, new instructional initiatives, redistricting the new elementary school boundaries, and updating the strategic plan for the school division.
PCPS Fall, 2017 Adult Education Classes Powhatan County Public Schools offers Adult Education classes to its citizens. Any member of the community, who is eighteen years of age or older (out of high school), may enroll in a variety of exciting evening classes. Class brochure (PDF version) linked here
Virginia Preschool Initiative Preschool for 4-year-olds in Powhatan County
AcelaNet is now offering high speed wireless internet service to Powhatan County. The project will be accomplished in phases, but work has already begun. Please visit AcelaNet's website and add your home address. They will use this data to inform decisions as they build out their network in the county.
POWHATAN, VA - Dr. Eric L. Jones, Powhatan County School Superintendent, was named Region 1 Superintendent of the Year by the Virginia Association of School Superintendents on February 2, 2017. Region 1 consists of 15 school divisions – Charles City, Chesterfield, Colonial Heights, Dinwiddie, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, Hopewell, New Kent, Petersburg, Powhatan, Prince George, Richmond City, Surry and Sussex County.
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