Powhatan County Public Schools

Division News

• Feedback on Updates to the PCPS Student Rights and Responsibilities for 23-24

  On May 9, the PCPS School Board received information about updates to the Student Rights and Responsibilities for the 23-24 school year.  Please review the presentation and draft document. If you would like to provide feedback, please complete the survey below by June 9, in advance of the June 13 School Board meeting.

  Presentation

  Draft Document of the 23-24 Student Rights and Responsibilities

  Stakeholder Feedback Survey

  • PCPS Student Rights and Responsibilities 23-24 DRAFT 5 9 23.pdf
  • Student Rights and Responsibilities - 23-24 Updates Presentation.pdf

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• Stakeholder Feedback: PCPS School Board Policy Updates (May/June 2023)

  On May 9, 2023, the PCPS School Board received policy updates for first review (linked below). 

  Policy Updates - 1st Read (May 2023) 

  If you would like to provide any feedback on the proposed policy, please complete this form by June 9. https://forms.gle/SRv4UftsxAaPyUFbA

  The School Board will consider approval of these policies at the June 13, 2023 meeting. 

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• 2023 Summer School

  PCPS will host Summer School 2023 for students in grades 6-12 at Powhatan High School. There are opportunities for academic recovery, advancement, and SOL support. There is also information about athletic and enrichment camps for middle school students. Registration is open now and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

  Online catalog - https://heyzine.com/flip-book/b31198f63e.html#page/1

  PDF for printing - PCPS Secondary Summer School 2023

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• 22-23 School Meal Changes

  Due to changes at the federal level, school meal programs will look different than they have for the past two years.

  School lunch and breakfast will no longer automatically be served at no cost to all students

   Breakfast will $1.50 for K-12 and Lunch k-8 $3.00 and 9- 12 $3.10

  All School will be offering Ala Carte items for your student to purchase.

  Families need to be prepared to fill out paperwork or electronic documentation for Free or Reduced-price meal status to make sure your child can continue to receive healthy meals through school for reduced or no cost.

  • 22-23 School Meal Changes - UPDATED.pdf

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• 🏌️‍♂️ 2023 Golf Tournament

  ⛳ Join us for the Powhatan Education Foundation’s Seventh Annual Golf Tournament!

  📆 Mill Quarter Plantation Golf Course - Thursday, June 8, 2023

  For more information about the tournament please visit our website at https://www.powhataneducation.org

  🔶 Click Here to Register!  🔶 Click Here to Become a Sponsor!

  • PEF Golf Tournament Flier 2023 1.pdf

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• 📢 PHS Grad on National News for Trades!

  2017 Powhatan High School Graduate 🎓, Brady Woodel appeared on National News to discuss his decision to attend a trade school!👏👏

  📍Watch Here: 

  https://www.foxbusiness.com/shows/varney-co

   

  • Trade School Student Benefits from Program 2(1).mp4

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• 📢 Powhatan Partnership for Emotional Wellness

  The Powhatan Partnership for Emotional Wellness is comprised of Powhatan County Public Schools, Elk Hill, the Free Clinic of Powhatan, Goochland Powhatan Community Services, and the Powhatan Department of Social Services.

  This partnership aims to promote access to information, resources, and supports surrounding the areas of emotional well-being and mental health.

  We will be hosting various workshops and events and we will be highlighting local and national awareness initiatives.

  Event information will be posted on this website as it comes available! 

   

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• Conveniently add money to your child's My School Bucks Account!

  To help ensure the health and safety of all our students and staff, we ask that parents please consider
  funding their student’s meal account online through MySchoolBucks.

  This will help minimize the amount of cash/check deposits that need to be handled throughout the day, which allows us to focus on serving meals as fast and efficiently as possible.

  Create your free MySchoolBucks account to conveniently and securely add money to your student’s
  meal account online or with the mobile app. With MySchoolBucks you’ll also be able to view cafeteria
  purchases, check your student’s balance, and receive low balance alerts.

  If you need assistance with your account, you can find helpful how-to videos and answers to commonly
  asked questions by visiting myschoolbucks.com. Or, you can contact MySchoolBucks directly by logging
  into your account to start a chat conversation or give them a call at (855) 832-5226.

  My School Bucks Parent Letter

  My School Bucks App Flyer

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• Free and Reduced Lunch!

  When students have access to nutritious meals for breakfast and lunch they perform better in school.

  Completing a free and reduced application is the first step in ensuring that your student receives the nutrition they need to excel throughout the day.

  The application process is simple and confidential!

  For an application, visit your schools district webpage, or contact the school nutrition team at 804-598-5700 x 125

  • K-12_FreeReduced_Flyers_8.pdf
  • PCPS 2022-2023-free- -reduced-meal-application.pdf

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• Request for New Bus Stop or Location Change

  If you are requesting a bus stop for your child that is different than the one assigned to your home address, please utilize this form and turn it into your school for processing. 

  Please understand that processing may take up to three to five days. During the beginning of the school year, routing for students riding the bus to and from the bus stop associated with the home address on file takes priority.

  Additional stop/change requests will be handled as quickly as we are able to do so. Thank you for your understanding.

  Additional Stop Change Request

  • Addition Stop Change RequestPCPS.pdf

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• 🚍 Bus Drivers Wanted!

  Now Hiring Bus Drivers!!

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

  ⏰ Office Hours: 6:00am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday

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

  👇 Check out our PCPS Bus Drivers wearing their If the Lights Are Flashing, Don't Try Passing shirts.

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• 2022-2023 Bus Routes

  Due to privacy concerns, bus routes will no longer be available on the website. We are currently working on process for parents to look up their child's bus information via a secure, individual user, sign on. Until then, your child's bus stop information will be available for viewing beginning Tuesday, August 16, at your child's school, in a location designated by the school. This would include events such as Fee Night and Open Houses. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and we appreciate your patience.  Thank you.

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• 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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• Little Free Libraries Provided

  📚 Do your kids love to read? Need more books? Want to donate old books?

  PHS CTE students built and donated 5 "Little Free Libraries" to the Powhatan community. Please visit them at the Pocahontas Landmark Center, the Powhatan County Administration Building, and the Academy Road Food Lion. Two additional libraries will be located at the Powhatan Fire Department Company 2 and Company 4.

  Feel free to take a book and leave a book when you are in the area!

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