Thanks to Jody Decker (PMS/POCES Bus 46) for her artistic rendering of a PCPS school bus
(R-L) Mrs. Susan Smith, Olivia Goodrich, Shagundeep Kaur, Dr. Eric Jones
All 2020 Spelling Bee Participants
Mrs. Tracy Ingle with Winner, Olivia Goodrich
2019 Division Teacher of the Year: Katrisha Little
Office Hours: 6:00 am - 5:30 pm Monday - Friday
Transportation Department Phone Numbers: 804-598-5706 or 804-598-5709
In the event of an emergency after hours, please call: 804-363-8929
PCPS Bus Drivers show off their new shirts.
Excellent Benefits:
CDL Bus/Passenger training provided. School Bus Work schedule aligned with the school calendar. Drivers typically work four hours each day. This work schedule is great for parents of school-aged children.
Apply online through our TalentEd Hiring Portal linked here
Thanks to Jody Decker (PMS/POCES Bus 46) for her artistic rendering of a PCPS school bus.
2018 VAPT poster contest 1st place Carter Quinn
2018 VAPT poster contest 2nd Place Sadie Bondurant
Powhatan County Public Schools operates a fleet of 81 buses and 40 vehicles with approximately 75 contract drivers, six assistants, and six substitute drivers. Our first pick up is approximately 6:30 in the morning and our last drop off is approximately 4:50 in the afternoon. With an average of 40 students per bus, we transport about 4,000 students daily. We provide bus service to general education and special needs students as well as extra-curricular school activities. We operate 24 High School routes, 39 Middle School routes, 49 Elementary routes, and 12 Special Needs routes. Forty-nine of our routes are double runs - with a secondary (middle/high) and then an elementary school run made by the same bus.
Our staff members include a director, an assistant director, an administrative assistant, two driver dispatchers, and a parts coordinator. All are dedicated to the safety of our children. In addition to contract and substitute drivers, we have five fleet maintenance employees who service and maintain our fleet in tip-top condition. Our technicians are ASE certified and receive ongoing staff development on proper procedures dealing with school bus maintenance.
Our office is located at 3975 Old Buckingham Road. Our staff is ready to respond to your questions and provide you with quality customer service.
Office Hours: 6:00 am - 5:30 pm Monday - Friday
Transportation Department Phone Numbers: 804-598-5706 or 804-598-5709
In the event of an emergency after hours, please call: 804-363-8929
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Kris Gwaltney Director of Transportation |
Brian Bartlett Assistant Director of Transportation/Bus Garage Supervisor |
Beth Nanny Administrative Assistant |
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Reneau Samuel Transportation Specialist |
Joseph (JC) Baumbach Dispatcher |
Lisa Parker Dispatcher |
Support Staff
Vincent Holman, Transportation Mechanic - vincent.holman@powhatan.k12.va.us
David Yates, Transportation Mechanic - david.yates@powhatan.k12.va.us
Wade McClintock, Transportation Mechanic - wade.mcclintock@powhatan.k12.va.us
