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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 2025-2026 ratings based on data from 2024-2025. 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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August 11, 2026 School Board Meeting Recap
In accordance with EPA regulations, Powhatan County Public Schools has an Asbestos Management Plan in place. A copy of the plan is available for your review in the office of each school building. Asbestos information will be made available annually for Powhatan Middle School. Information about asbestos inspections, response actions, and post-response action activities, including periodic re-inspection and surveillance activities that are planned or in progress, will be posted on the website and available in the main office. If there are any questions, you may contact Mr. Tom Sulzer, Director of Facilities, at 804-598-5700.
First Day Splits!
Powhatan Elementary
Monday, August 24th: First Day of School Pre-K/Kindergarten last names A-K ONLY; First Day of School Grades 1-5
Tuesday, August 25th: First Day of School Pre-K/Kindergarten last names L-Z ONLY; Second Day of School Grades 1-5
Wednesday, August 26th: Second Day of School for all Pre-K/K
Pocahontas Elementary
Monday, August 24th: First Day of School Kindergarten last names A - J ONLY; First Day of School Grades 1st - 5th
Tuesday,
August 25th: First Day of School Kindergarten last names K - Z ONLY; Second Day of School Grades 1st - 5th
Wednesday, August 26th: Second Day of School for all Kindergarten students
Flat Rock Elementary
Monday, August 24:
First Day of School (all students 1-5) Kindergarten students (last names A-L)
Tuesday, August 25: Second day of school (all students 1-5) Kindergarten students (last names M-Z)
Wednesday, August 26: ALL students report
Summer Reading Assignments
Questions: Email Tracey Ingle, PCPS English Specialist at
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Join the Powhatan Library's 2026 Summer Reading Program: Unearth a Story! Explore reading, movies, special events, and hands-on activities for all ages throughout the summer.
School Messenger
If you do not currently receive text messages from the school messenger program and you would like to OPT IN to receive TEXT messages. Text the words OPT IN to 67587.
Silence Hurts
Students are able to use our "Silence Hurts" form to report behavior of any kind. This form goes directly to all administrators and counselors, and students can use this form anonymously. Students are encouraged to use this form to help a friend in need or report a situation. The form is located on our PCPS websites. We encourage our students to be an upstander and help a friend in need - "if you see something, say something!"
Helping Hands Award Nomination
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. Just click on the “Nominate someone” button 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.
Programs
National Board Cohort
PCPS pays for 2 of the 4 certification components to become a National Board Certified Teacher.
Provisionally Licensed Teachers
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.
Childwatch and Reduced Tuition
Free morning childcare for staff members with elementary-age children.
Low non-resident employee tuition rate and transportation.
Increase Student Enrollment K-12
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.
K Readiness Summer School Program
PCPS has partnered with United Way to provide summer school class to Preschool students entering kindergarten each fall.
Videos
Powhatan Strong Connection Series: Keeping Our Kids Socially and Academically Grounded in an AI World
The PCPS Student Services team presents monthly on a different topic with strategies to support your students from home, policies and procedures at the division and school levels, and opportunities to ask questions.