Check out this lovely photo school bus driver Liz Steigman captured on Thursday while waiting for the end of the school day at Flat Rock Elementary.
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about 2 hours ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A photo of a school bus in a school parking lot and surrounding trees with everything covered in snow.
REMINDER: Friday, March 13 is a Student Holiday and Teacher Work Day. Monday, March 16 is a Full Instructional Day for Staff and Students.
Additionally, the School Board voted this week to return Monday, April 6 as a Student and Staff Holiday. It was previously reclaimed as a snow make-up day.
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about 22 hours ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
School Reminder Friday, March 13: Student Holiday, Teacher Work Day Monday, March 16: Full Instructional Day for Staff and Students (Snow Makeup)
PHS students offer free tax preparation through VITA program
POWHATAN, VA – Powhatan High School accounting students are offering free income tax preparation to qualified individuals and families through the Internal Revenue Service’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.
Under the supervision of their teacher, students who earned IRS certification are providing basic tax return preparation for households with an annual income of less than $60,000. This is the high school’s second year offering a hands-on learning opportunity that allows students to apply their accounting knowledge while helping members of the community.
Two tax preparation sessions remain this year. Services will be offered from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 14, and Saturday, April 11 at Powhatan High School, 1800 Judes Ferry Road.
Walk-ins are welcome, or appointments can be made by calling 434-480-1744.
Individuals planning to use the service should bring Social Security or ITIN cards for all individuals listed on the return, a photo ID for the taxpayer and spouse if filing jointly, income documents such as W-2s or 1099s, and other relevant tax documents. Bringing a copy of last year’s tax return and bank account information for direct deposit is also recommended.
The VITA program has helped provide free tax preparation services to communities for more than 50 years while giving students valuable real-world experience.
about 24 hours ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Three students pose for a photo while holding fliers related to offering free tax preparation.
In February, all third graders had the opportunity to visit the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts to expand their knowledge of ancient civilizations. During the trip, students explored a variety of artifacts, including mosaic floors, pottery, coins, and even a mummy – bringing the history they’ve been studying in class to life. 🏺🖼️
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2 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students listen to a docent speak about artifacts at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Students look at artifacts at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Students listen to a docent speak about artifacts at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Students listen to a docent speak about artifacts at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Students look at artifacts at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
A teacher and two students pose for a photo on a school bus.
Three students pose for a photo at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.
Students look at artifacts at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
A group of students pose for a photo at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.
Good evening PCPS Community. The Powhatan County School Board Recap for this week’s budget workshop is ready to view. As always, the goal of this newsletter is to help people who don't have the time to come to or watch full School Board meetings still stay abreast of what is going on in our school division. The newsletter link is in the comments.
6 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
PCPS logo. Text that reads: School Board REcap. Catching Up on this week's board meeting.
Powhatan County School Board & Board of Supervisors Joint Budget Workshop
Pursuant to Virginia Code § 2.2-3707: Please take notice that the Powhatan County School Board will be in a joint budget workshop with the Board of Supervisors on:
DATE: Wednesday, March 11, 2026
TIME: 3:00 PM
LOCATION: Powhatan Village Building
3910 Old Buckingham Road, Powhatan, VA
This notice is being provided in accordance with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. This meeting will be open to the public.
7 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Powhatan County School Board & Board of Supervisors Joint Budget Workshop Pursuant to Virginia Code § 2.2-3707: Please take notice that the Powhatan County School Board will be in a joint budget workshop with the Board of Supervisors on: DATE: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 TIME: 3:00 PM LOCATION: Powhatan Village Building 3910 Old Buckingham Road, Powhatan, VA This notice is being provided in accordance with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. This meeting will be open to the public.
Powhatan County School Board Notice of Special Meeting Attendance
Pursuant to Virginia Code § 2.2-3707: Please take notice that members of the Powhatan County School Board may be present at the Strategic Plan Meeting to be held:
DATE: Wednesday, March 11, 2026
TIME: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
LOCATION: Pocahontas Landmark Center
4290 Anderson Hwy, Powhatan, VA
This notice is being provided in accordance with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, as a quorum of school board members may be in attendance.
No official business will be conducted, and the School Board will make no votes or decisions at this event.

7 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Powhatan County School Board Notice of Special Meeting Attendance Pursuant to Virginia Code § 2.2-3707: Please take notice that members of the Powhatan County School Board may be present at the Strategic Plan Meeting to be held: DATE: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 TIME: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM LOCATION: Pocahontas Landmark Center 4290 Anderson Hwy, Powhatan, VA This notice is being provided in accordance with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, as a quorum of school board members may be in attendance. No official business will be conducted, and the School Board will make no votes or decisions at this event.
As part of Kindness Month in February, Pocahontas Elementary students took their creativity outside and transformed the blacktop into a colorful “Kindness Canvas.” They filled the space with uplifting messages and bright drawings – small acts that added up to a big reminder about the power of kindness. 🧡🖤
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9 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students create chalk art drawn for Kindness Week.
A student poses with chalk art drawn for Kindness Week.
Students create chalk art drawn for Kindness Week.
Students create chalk art drawn for Kindness Week.
Students create chalk art drawn for Kindness Week.
A student poses with chalk art drawn for Kindness Week.
A student poses with chalk art drawn for Kindness Week.
Students create chalk art drawn for Kindness Week.
A student stands next to chalk art drawn for Kindness Week.
Chalk art drawn for Kindness Week.
We had the pleasure of meeting Judy and Albert Conley Thursday morning as they were delivering Backpacks of Love bags to Pocahontas Elementary.
For those unfamiliar with the local nonprofit, Backpacks of Love was founded on the belief that no child should go hungry. Each week, volunteers provide bags of food for children to take home over the weekend. The nonprofit only served children in Powhatan when it was started in 2011, but it has expanded over the years to help children in nine localities.
As part of their weekly deliveries, the Conleys delivered 62 bags for children at Pocahontas Elementary, 32 for Powhatan Elementary, 38 for Flat Rock Elementary, and 16 for Powhatan Middle School. A big thank you to the Conleys, Backpacks of Love, and everyone who helps or contributes to the nonprofit to ensure no PCPS student goes hungry.
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14 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A man and woman in a school push grocery cards full of black bags full of food for children.
Mr. Powhatan 2026 is almost here! Powhatan High School will host a fabulous night of competition, talent, laughs, and fun as they crown the next Mr. Powhatan. The competition will be held on Friday, March 6 at 7 p.m. in the PHS Auditorium. Admission is $5, and all proceeds benefit the local Relay for Life chapter and the American Cancer Society. Cash payment accepted at the door or purchase tickets ahead of time on GoFan!
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14 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Mr. Powhatan 2026! Join us for competition, talent, laughs & fun as we crown the next Mr. Powhatan! Friday March 6th @ 7 PM PHS Auditorium Admission is $5 and all proceeds benefit our local Relay For Life chapter & the American Cancer Society. Cash payment at the door or purchase tickets ahead of time on GoFan!
🚀 STEM EXPO is TONIGHT! 🔬⚙️🧪
In just a few hours, Powhatan High School will be buzzing with hands-on STEM fun from 5:00–7:00 p.m. – and you’re invited!
We have a record-breaking number of volunteers this year – over 200 student and teacher volunteers – ready to make this our most spectacular event yet. There will be amazing STEM exhibits and interactive activities showcasing the incredible STEM courses, clubs, and technologies available to Powhatan students. There will also be tons of door prizes throughout the evening, and the Cool Concessions Catering food truck will be on site selling dinner, with all proceeds supporting the Powhatan Education Foundation.
Bring the whole family and come explore, experiment, and discover. We can’t wait to see you tonight! 🧡🖤
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15 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Outerspace graphics. Text: Join us for an exciting evening of family‐friendly fun! Step into a portable planetarium, explore thermal cameras, cheer on the Rube Goldberg competition, enjoy food trucks, and experience so much more. STEM EXPO 2026. Thursday, February 26th, Powhatan High School, 5-7 PM
Students Mr. Davis’s Algebra II class at Powhatan High School recently worked in groups to review polynomial operations and division through rotating stations. The lesson was designed by Ms. Angell, a senior at Longwood University who is completing her student teaching experience with Mr. Davis. She shared that engagement is a big focus for her, so the goal was to get students moving, talking, and collaborating with their group members while reinforcing key concepts. 🧡🖤
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16 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Algebra II classes work in groups to review polynomial operations and division through rotating stations
Algebra II classes work in groups to review polynomial operations and division through rotating stations
Algebra II classes work in groups to review polynomial operations and division through rotating stations. A student teacher helps.
Algebra II classes work in groups to review polynomial operations and division through rotating stations
Algebra II classes work in groups to review polynomial operations and division through rotating stations A teacher helps..
Algebra II classes work in groups to review polynomial operations and division through rotating stations
Mrs. Arnold’s French 1 and French 2 classes at Powhatan Middle School recently met in the library to choose their semester class books. With the help of Mrs. Smartschan, students previewed books written in English by French authors before voting on the book each class will read together this semester. To make the experience even more memorable, students enjoyed a croissant tasting while they explored their choices. 🥐 Each class will now dive into its selected book and complete related activities throughout the semester. 🧡🖤
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16 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students in French calss meet in the library to help choose a semester book.
Students in French calss meet in the library to help choose a semester book. An adult serves them criossants.
Students in French calss meet in the library to help choose a semester book.
Students in French calss meet in the library to help choose a semester book.
Students in French calss meet in the library to help choose a semester book.
Students in French calss meet in the library to help choose a semester book.
Students in French calss meet in the library to help choose a semester book.
Students in French calss meet in the library to help choose a semester book.
Students in French calss meet in the library to help choose a semester book.
Students in French calss meet in the library to help choose a semester book.
Mrs. Hintz’s kindergarten class at Powhatan Elementary painted special drawings inspired by Alma Woodsey Thomas this week as part of their Black History Month observances. Alma Thomas was a teacher and artist who developed a powerful form of abstract painting late in life. From the mid-1960s, she produced brilliantly colored and richly patterned works intimately connected to the natural world. Her art was even displayed in the White House in 2015.
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16 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A group of children for a photo holding artwork they created.
More than 175 Powhatan High School students recently had the opportunity to connect classroom learning to Virginia’s Civil Rights history.
During a Black History Month presentation, Leah Brown from the Robert Russa Moton Museum spoke about the 1951 Moton Student Strike, an effort led by 16-year-old Barbara Johns that contributed to the landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision.
At the end of the presentation, members of Rho Kappa National History Honor Society and the Diverse Hands at Work club surprised Ms. Brown with a $1,000 donation to support the museum. Students raised the funds through events including a Pie the Teacher fundraiser, bake sales, a cookout, and this weekend’s dodgeball tournament. We are so proud of our students for their hard work and generosity. 🧡🖤
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17 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A guest presenter speaks to students in a crowded auditorium.
A guest presenter poses with a group of students in a crowded auditorium.
A guest presenter poses with a group of students in a crowded auditorium.
Students hold a bake sale and sell to other students.
A guest presenter speaks to students in a crowded auditorium.
A guest presenter poses with two adults while holding a check.
Students in a crowded auditorium listen to a guest presenter.
A guest presenter speaks to students in a crowded auditorium.
Students in a parking lot prepare food for an outdoor cookout fundraiser.
Two adults participate in a pie a teacher fundraiser.
Last week, we got to experience part of Ms. Wood’s morning routine with her first-grade class at Flat Rock Elementary. Every day, the class starts the day with a favorite routine: Drop Everything and Read. 📚 Students come in, get settled, and choose something they’re excited to read. They even read alongside their small “desk pets,” adding a little extra fun to the routine. 🧡🖤 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
18 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A child reads during the drop everything and read morning routine.
Children read during the drop everything and read morning routine.
A child reads during the drop everything and read morning routine.
A child show off the books he likes to read during the drop everything and read morning routine.
A child reads during the drop everything and read morning routine.
Children read during the drop everything and read morning routine.
Children read during the drop everything and read morning routine.
A child show off the books he likes to read during the drop everything and read morning routine.
Students in Mrs. Senger’s kindergarten class at Pocahontas Elementary recently rotated through literacy stations to build foundational reading skills. After station time, the class came together for group reading, diving into a nonfiction story all about penguins. 🐧 They even practiced the cutest penguin waddle to get a feel for how the creatures move. 🧡🖤
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18 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Children and their teacher waddle like a penguin.
A child works at a literacy station in class.
A child works at a literacy station in class.
A child works at a literacy station in class.
A child works at a literacy station in class.
Children work at a literacy station in class.
A child works at a literacy station in class.
A teacher works with children at a literacy station.
A child works at a literacy station in class.
A child works at a literacy station in class.
100 DAYS OF LEARNING! It took a minute to get through all of the photos from the 100th day of school on Feb. 18, but hopefully it was worth the wait. Whether they were sporting wigs and canes or 100 items attached to their clothing, we love seeing how our elementary students and staff embraced the fun on PCPS’s 100th day of learning. You can find more photos on the PCPS Facebook page.
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18 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Children dressed up for the 100th day of school pose for a photo under balloons spelling 100.
A child dressed up for the 100th day of school poses for a photo.
Children dressed up for the 100th day of school pose for a photo.
Children and two adults dressed up for the 100th day of school pose for a photo.
Children and an adult dressed up for the 100th day of school pose for a photo.
Children dressed up for the 100th day of school pose for a photo.
Children dressed up for the 100th day of school pose for a photo.
Children dressed up for the 100th day of school pose for a photo.
Children dressed up for the 100th day of school pose for a photo.
Children dressed up for the 100th day of school pose for a photo.
Powhatan County Public Schools will open on a two-hour delay on Monday, February 23, 2026. Overnight snowfall has created slick parking lot and sidewalk conditions at the schools. The delay will allow additional time for school campus preparation to ensure safe travel for students and staff. Thank you for your patience and partnership as we prioritize safety.
18 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Powhatan COunty Public Schools will be on a two-hour delay on Monday, February 23, 2026.
Good afternoon PCPS Families and Staff,
Snow has begun falling in our area, and we are closely monitoring road conditions, forecasts, and guidance from local emergency management and transportation officials.
At this time, the division is planning to open on time on Monday, February 23. If we determine that a delayed opening is necessary, families and staff will be notified no later than 6:00 a.m.
Thank you for your patience as we prioritize the safety of our students and staff.
19 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Powhatan County Public Schools is scheduled to open on time on Monday, February 23, 2026. We are closely monitoring road conditions, forecasts, and guidance from emergency services. If we determine that a delayed opening is necessary, families and staff will be notified no later than 6:00 a.m.