First graders at Pocahontas Elementary recently read “Pumpkin Jack” by Will Hubbell and then brought the story to life! 🎃 Students explored a real pumpkin – as you can see with these photos of Ms. Richter’s class – and used adjectives to describe how it looked and felt. Then the pumpkin went into a jar with soil, worms, and moisture. Each class will watch its very own “Pumpkin Jack” decompose over the school year as part of their science learning.🧡 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
about 7 hours ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Children take turns feeling the inside of a pumpkin in class.
Children take turns feeling the inside of a pumpkin in class.
Children take turns feeling the inside of a pumpkin in class.
Children take turns feeling the inside of a pumpkin in class.
Children take turns feeling the inside of a pumpkin in class.
Children take turns feeling the inside of a pumpkin in class.
Children take turns feeling the inside of a pumpkin in class.
Children take turns feeling the inside of a pumpkin in class.
Children take turns feeling the inside of a pumpkin in class.
Children take turns feeling the inside of a pumpkin in class.
We’re so happy to have Powhatan Elementary’s Safety Patrol back in action! These fifth graders volunteer their time to help keep things running smoothly around the school – from raising the flags each morning to helping younger students and assisting in the hallways. Thank you for serving your school with pride and kindness! 🧡 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
about 8 hours ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Student safety patrol members pose for a group photo.
Student safety patrol members pose for a photo.
A student safety patrol member poses for a photo.
Student safety patrol members pose for a photo.
Student safety patrol members receive instructions from an adult on raising the flags.
Student safety patrol members raise the flag.
Student safety patrol members pose for a photo.
Student safety patrol members pose for a photo.
Student safety patrol members pose for a photo.
A student safety patrol member poses for a photo.
📅 Don’t forget!
There’s no school for students on Monday, November 3 and Tuesday, November 4.
• Monday: Student and staff holiday (excludes 12-month employees)
• Tuesday: Parent-teacher conferences
Enjoy the long weekend, and we’ll see everyone back on Wednesday! 🧡
#WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
about 9 hours ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Graphics of fall leaves. Text that reads: Reminder School Don't forget: Monday, November 3: Student and Staff Holiday (Excludes 12-month employees) Tuesday, November 4: Parent Teacher Conferences, Student Holiday
Art I students in Mrs. Patino-Wright’s class at Powhatan Middle School recently explored portrait drawing – from shading and value techniques to symbolism and emotional expression. After practicing with pen, charcoal, and colored pencil, students selected their preferred medium to create portraits that reflect emotion and tell a story through artistic choices. 🎨🧡 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
about 22 hours ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students show their art teacher portraits they are creating.
Students in art class work work on portrait assignment.
Students in art class work work on portrait assignment.
Students in art class work work on portrait assignment.
Students in art class work work on portrait assignment.
Students in art class work work on portrait assignment.
Students show their art teacher portraits they are creating.
Students in art class work work on portrait assignment.
Students in art class work work on portrait assignment.
A student shows her art teacher a portrait she is creating.
Third graders in Mrs. Barnes’ class at Powhatan Elementary kicked off math time with their daily number sense routine earlier this semester. The number of the day was 242, and students explored all the different ways to represent it – from word and picture form to expanded form and place value charts. 🧡 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
about 22 hours ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students in a class explore all the different ways to represent a number with their teacher.
Students in a class explore all the different ways to represent a number with their teacher.
Students in a class explore all the different ways to represent a number.
Students in a class explore all the different ways to represent a number.
Students in a class explore all the different ways to represent a number.
Students in a class explore all the different ways to represent a number.
Students in a class explore all the different ways to represent a number.
Students in a class explore all the different ways to represent a number.
📜Students in Mrs. Smith and Mr. Garland’s U.S. and Virginia Government classes at Powhatan High School recently explored the Bill of Rights in a creative way. They were tasked with finding songs that reflect the freedoms outlined in each amendment. 🎵 🧡 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
about 23 hours ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students work in groups on a project about the Bill of RIghts.
Students work in groups on a project about the Bill of RIghts.
Students work in groups on a project about the Bill of RIghts.
Students work in groups on a project about the Bill of RIghts.
Students work in groups on a project about the Bill of RIghts.
Students work in groups on a project about the Bill of RIghts.
Students work in groups on a project about the Bill of RIghts.
Students work in groups on a project about the Bill of RIghts.
Fourth graders in Ms. Hopkins’ class at Flat Rock Elementary recently had fun learning about homophones – words that sound the same but have different meanings. Students shared examples of their own, and let’s just say a homophone of “but” got the biggest laugh of the lesson! 😄🧡 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
1 day ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A teacher reviews homophones with a group of students.
Students participate in a lesson.
A teacher reviews homophones with a group of students.
A teacher reviews homophones with a group of students. She is pointing to examples on a whiteboard.
A teacher reviews homophones with a group of students.
This week, Powhatan High School students have been participating in Red Ribbon Week, raising awareness about making healthy choices and living drug-free. Each day is featuring special announcements focused on the importance of staying substance-free, and today the HOSA Club hosted a table during all lunches where students could sign a pledge to be drug free – with some fun giveaways to celebrate! 🧡 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
2 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students stand in line to spin a prize wheel.
Every great plan includes reflection. PCPS is reviewing the division's strategic plan, Charting the Path to 2030, to measure our progress and ensure we remain on the right path. We are looking for people to join the Strategic Plan Steering Committee to help guide this next phase of our work. Applications are due November 10.
Steering committee dates:
12.8.25 9:00 a.m.– 3:30 p.m.
1.16.26 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
2.17.26 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
7.28.26 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Scan the QR code or use the link in the comments to apply. #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
3 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A graphic of a hand writing the steps of creating and evaluating a strategic planning goal. A QR code. Text that reads: Strategic plan UPDATE PCPS is updating its strategic plan - Charting the Path to 2030 - and we’re looking for dedicated volunteers to help guide this important work. Steering committee dates: 12.8.25 9:00 a.m.– 3:30 p.m. 1.16.26 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. 2.17.26 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 7.28.26 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Apply to serve on the steering committee by Nov. 10. Scan here or visit https://forms.gle/pN5JXMpqDkhTkDtH9
Mrs. Dillon’s fifth graders at Powhatan Elementary were recently busy investigating whether mass affects motion! 💡 Students worked like real scientists – collecting and analyzing data, creating graphs, and writing conclusions based on their findings. 📊 We love seeing hands-on learning in motion! ✨ #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
3 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students conduct an experiment to investigate whether mass affects motion.
Students conduct an experiment to investigate whether mass affects motion.
Students conduct an experiment to investigate whether mass affects motion.
Students conduct an experiment to investigate whether mass affects motion.
Students conduct an experiment to investigate whether mass affects motion.
Students conduct an experiment to investigate whether mass affects motion.
Students conduct an experiment to investigate whether mass affects motion.
Students conduct an experiment to investigate whether mass affects motion.
October is National Principals Month, and we’re celebrating the incredible leaders who guide our schools every day! Our principals do so much more than manage buildings – they inspire teachers, support students, build community, and help make Powhatan County Public Schools a place where everyone can learn and grow. From morning greetings to late-night events, our principals go above and beyond. Thank you for making a difference every single day with your leadership, compassion, and commitment! #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
4 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Headshots of five men and women. Text that reads: National SCHOOL PRINCIPALS month It’s time to celebrate and honor the incredible work our principals do every day, transforming our schools and impacting lives. October 2025
🎃 It’s almost time for Trunk or Treat at Powhatan High School! 🎃🍬 Join us tonight from 5:00–6:30 p.m. in the bus loop for candy, games, music, and fun with our student-run trunks. Costumes welcome! 👻
Stick around after for the football game. It’s going to be a great night of community and school spirit. 🧡 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
7 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Halloween related graphics. Text that reads: PHS SGA presents Halloween Trunk or Treat. 5-6:30 on October 24th. PHS Bus Loop. Candy, games, music, fire truck, and stay for the football game. We invite all of Powhatan County to join us for an evening of fun and football.
Students in Mrs. Duncan’s AP Human Geography class at Powhatan High School explored the theme of population migration through a series of engaging, hands-on stations in the library earlier this month. 🌍 Stations included participating in a refugee simulation and using VR goggles to compare rural and urban landscapes – even taking a virtual trip to Antarctica. Students also examined examples of forced and voluntary migration, both past and present. Special thanks to librarian Mr. Smartschan for organizing the interactive stations that brought geography to life! 🧡 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
10 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A student uses VR goggles in a library.
A group of students work at a station dealing with migration.
A group of students work at a station dealing with migration and using VR goggles.
A teacher and a group of students pose for a photo.
A group of students work at a station dealing with migration.
A group of students work at a station dealing with migration.
Good afternoon PCPS Community. We are back again with another installment of the Powhatan County School Board Recap. 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. We wish you a safe and happy weekend!
Link to School Board Recap: https://secure.smore.com/n/m6bjw
#WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan

14 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
PCPS logo. Text that reads School Board recap. CAtching up on this week's board meeting
Several of Mrs. Hazelwood’s Cosmetology II students at Powhatan High School competed in the SkillsUSA competition at the Virginia State Fair. The students competed in several categories: Total Fantasy Look, Total Fashion, Competition Promotional Bulletin Board, and Fantasy Mannequin. Thank you to our amazing students for representing PHS in this state competition. 🧡 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
21 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students participate in a cosmetology competition at the state fair..
A student holds up a 4th place ribbon.
Students participate in a cosmetology competition at the state fair..
Students participate in a cosmetology competition at the state fair..
Students participate in a cosmetology competition at the state fair..
Students participate in a cosmetology competition at the state fair..
Display about Cosmetology SkillsUSA
Students participate in a cosmetology competition at the state fair..
Students participate in a cosmetology competition at the state fair..
First graders in Mrs. Bean’s class at Powhatan Elementary recently engaged in a thoughtful storytime with “Ruthie and the (Not So) Teeny Tiny Lie” by Laura Rankin. 📖 After reading, students connected the story’s message about honesty to their daily school pledge to “Be respectful. Be responsible. Be kind.” It’s a great reminder that character counts every day! 🧡 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
21 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A teacher reads a book to children during storytime.
A teacher reads a book to children during storytime.
Miss Stimpson’s kindergarteners at Pocahontas Elementary recently enjoyed a storytime full of fun and learning! 🍎 After reading “Apple Trouble” by Ragnhild Scamell, students practiced sequencing by putting the objects that fell on the hedgehog in the story in the correct order. 🧡 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
22 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students work on a sequencing activity.
Students work on a sequencing activity.
Students work on a sequencing activity.
Students work on a sequencing activity.
A student works on a sequencing activity.
Students work on a sequencing activity.
Students work on a sequencing activity.
A teacher helps students as they work on a sequencing activity.
Powhatan High School’s SPEAR and ARROWS teams kicked off their robotics season in September with fun, hands-on activities to get the creativity and teamwork flowing! 🤖💡 Led by club sponsor Mr. Beasley, students geared up for another exciting year of building, problem-solving, and competition. 🧡 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
23 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
High school students talk about robotics.
High school students talk about robotics.
High school students talk about robotics.
Students talk about robotics.
High school students talk about robotics.
Students talk about robotics.
A student shows off an engineering lab tool.
High school students talk about robotics.
Third graders in Mrs. Strickland and Ms. Fleming’s class at Flat Rock Elementary worked in pairs to build reading fluency and accuracy. 📖 Using timers to take turns, students read aloud an article about the Loch Ness legend in Scotland while practicing long vowel patterns and tracking their words per minute. 🧡 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
23 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students work in pairs and take turns reading an article aloud.
Students work in pairs and take turns reading an article aloud.
Students work in pairs and take turns reading an article aloud.
Students work in pairs and take turns reading an article aloud. A teacher works on literacy skills with two students.
A teacher works on literacy skills with a student.
Students work in pairs and take turns reading an article aloud.
Students work in pairs and take turns reading an article aloud.
Students work in pairs and take turns reading an article aloud.
Students work in pairs and take turns reading an article aloud.
Students work in pairs and take turns reading an article aloud.
In September, Powhatan Middle School held its first Scholastic Book Fair to encourage students to read. 📚 Mrs. Long and Ms. Moore’s English classes enjoyed exploring the many titles on display and discovering books that sparked their interest. 🧡 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
24 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students shop at a middle school book fair.
Students shop at a middle school book fair.
Students shop at a middle school book fair.
A student shops at a middle school book fair. and talks with a teacher.
Students shop at a middle school book fair.
Students shop at a middle school book fair.
Students shop at a middle school book fair.
Students shop at a middle school book fair.
Students shop at a middle school book fair.
Students shop at a middle school book fair.