It’s always a good feeling to see student work making its way back onto the walls with the start of a new school year! 🧡🖤 At Pocahontas Elementary, Miss Stech’s first graders were already showing off their creativity on day two of school. Students drew self-portraits and then wrote sentences sharing a little about themselves, including their likes and what makes them who they are.
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about 19 hours ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
An elementary school teacher posts student artwork in the halls while another teacher helps.
Photo of student work posted in a hallway. Features self portraits they drew and a writing assignment to tell about themselves.
Photo of student work posted in a hallway. Features self portraits they drew and a writing assignment to tell about themselves.
Photo of student work posted in a hallway. Features self portraits they drew and a writing assignment to tell about themselves.
Photo of student work posted in a hallway. Features self portraits they drew and a writing assignment to tell about themselves.
Photo of student work posted in a hallway. Features self portraits they drew and a writing assignment to tell about themselves.
Photo of student work posted in a hallway. Features self portraits they drew and a writing assignment to tell about themselves.
🤖 Ready to build something awesome? PCPS 8th through 12th graders are invited to the Robotics Kickoff Meeting on Saturday, September 12, at Powhatan High School! Students will have the opportunity to build robots, learn computer design, and meet others who are interested in robotics. And yes, lunch is included! The kickoff runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Room 1038. Enter through Door 4 near the bus loop. For more information, contact Mr. Beasley at marcellus.beasley@powhatan.k12.va.us.
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2 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Photo of school robot. Text: Let’s Build Robots! Robotics Kickoff Meeting. Build awesome robots! Learn computer design! Meet new people! Free lunch included! September 12, 2026, from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. at Powhatan High School. Room 1038. Enter at door 4 near bus loop. For more info contact Mr. Beasley at marcellus.beasley@powhatan.k12.va.us.
The first day of first grade brought plenty of new routines, including time to read to self in Mrs. McCue’s classroom at Pocahontas Elementary. During language arts rotations, students have opportunities to choose a book and practice reading independently. It’s a great routine to start on day one! 🧡🖤
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2 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
First graders on the first day of school participates in a read to self activity.
A first grader on the first day of school participates in a read to self activity.
First graders on the first day of school participates in a read to self activity.
A first grader on the first day of school participates in a read to self activity.
A first grader on the first day of school participates in a read to self activity.
A first grader on the first day of school participates in a read to self activity.
A first grader on the first day of school participates in a read to self activity.
A first grader on the first day of school participates in a read to self activity.
A first grader on the first day of school participates in a read to self activity.
A first grader on the first day of school participates in a read to self activity.
Getting a learner’s permit is a big step, and Ms. Spotts’ Driver Education students at Powhatan High School are getting a chance to practice the process before they head to the DMV. Students recently moved through mock DMV stations designed to helped them understand what they’ll encounter when applying for their learner’s permit, from presenting their credentials and completing knowledge and vision testing to having their photo taken. It’s a practical way to take some of the mystery out of the process and help students feel prepared for the real thing. 🚗🧡🖤
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2 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students in drivers ed class participate in stations to help them learn about the process of a DMV visit.
Students in drivers ed class participate in stations to help them learn about the process of a DMV visit.
A drivers ed teacher talks to her students about the process of a DMV visit.
A drivers ed teacher talks to her students about the process of a DMV visit.
A drivers ed teacher talks to her students about the process of a DMV visit.
A drivers ed teacher talks to her students about the process of a DMV visit.
A student in drivers ed class participate in stations to help her learn about the process of a DMV visit.
A student in drivers ed class participate in stations to help himlearn about the process of a DMV visit.
REMINDER: The next regular School Board Meeting will be held on September 8, 2026, at Pocahontas Landmark Center, 4290 Anderson Highway, Powhatan, VA 23139. At 4:00 p.m., the regular meeting will begin with a scheduled closed session. At 6:00 p.m., the regular open meeting begins. It will also be streamed live on the PCPS YouTube channel.
3 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Text: School Board Meeting. September 8, 2026, at Pocahontas Landmark Center, 4290 Anderson Highway, Powhatan, VA 23139. 4:00 p.m. Regular Meetings will begin with a scheduled closed session. 6:00 p.m. Regular Open Meeting Begins - Streamed Live on YouTube
☕ You’re invited to Powhatan Strong!
Join the PCPS Student Services Department for the monthly Powhatan Strong Coffee Chat on Tuesday, September 8, at 9 a.m. This month’s conversation will focus on PCPS attendance guidelines and how families and schools can work together to support students toward great attendance.
📱 Join online: Scan the QR code in the graphic or use the link in the comments.
We hope you’ll join the conversation!
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6 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Image of coffee cup on a table. QR code. Text: Coffee ChAT with student services Powhatan Strong: Family Connection Series Tuesday, September 8 at 9 a.m. You are invited to join this online discussion on PCPS attendance guidelines and how your family and our school support your student toward great attendance. https://bit.ly/PowhatanStrong26-27
In addition to kicking off the school year, last week all PCPS schools welcomed families to visit during their annual Open House. First up: Powhatan Elementary School! Families had the opportunity to meet their students’ new teachers, visit classrooms, learn more about their school, and get ready for the year ahead. Thank you to everyone who came out to help make the transition into a new school year a little easier for their students. 🧡🖤
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7 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
An adult and three children pose for a photo in front of a photo display at an elementary open house.
Two children pose for a photo at an elementary open house.
An adult and two children pose for a photo in front of a photo display at an elementary open house.
Four adults and a child pose for a photo in front of a photo display at an elementary open house.
Two adults and three children pose for a photo in front of a photo display at an elementary open house.
Two adults and three children pose for a photo in front of a photo display at an elementary open house.
Two adults and two children pose for a photo in front of a photo display at an elementary open house.
An adult and a child pose for a photo in front of a photo display at an elementary open house.
Three adults and a child pose for a photo at an elementary open house.
Two children pose for a photo at an elementary open house.
What does it mean to be a good digital citizen? 💻This morning in the Powhatan Middle School library, students took a few minutes to think about that question and put their knowledge into practice. Students responded to a weekly digital citizenship question on Post-it notes and received a small prize from librarian Mrs. Smartschan for participating. The weekly activity provides a quick refresher on what digital citizenship means and prompts students to think about how they can make safe, responsible choices online, both now and as they grow.
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7 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students answer a question on a board prompting them to think about digital citizenship.
Students look through small plastic prizes to choose one as a prize for participating in an activity.
Students answer a question on a board prompting them to think about digital citizenship.
Students look through small plastic prizes to choose one as a prize for participating in an activity.
A student answers a question on a board prompting them to think about digital citizenship.
A white board that prompts students to think about digital citizenship.
After all the freshman excitement during their first day at Powhatan High School, Day 2 saw Mrs. Hudson’s English 9 students getting to work in the PHS library in a fun, book-filled orientation, scavenger hunt, and book tasting! Hopefully, everyone found a few books that were just their “flavor” and left hungry for more. 📚🧡🖤
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8 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
High school freshmen participate in a book tasting event in the school library.
High school freshmen participate in a book tasting event in the school library.
High school freshmen participate in a book tasting event in the school library.
High school freshmen participate in a book tasting event in the school library.
High school freshmen participate in a book tasting event in the school library.
High school freshmen participate in a book tasting event in the school library.
REMINDER: Powhatan County Public Schools will be closed Friday, September 4 and Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, September 8.
8 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
American flag graphic. Text: Happy Labor Day. Powhatan County Public Schools will be closed Friday, September 4 and Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, September 8.
Kindergarten is full of firsts, including the first time learning how to ride a school bus safely! 🚌 Pocahontas Elementary kindergarteners got a lesson in bus safety in the first week of school with help from the PCPS Transportation team. Even students who don’t regularly ride the bus need to know these important safety rules for field trips and other times they may climb aboard. A special thank-you to school bus driver Ms. Amanda for helping our newest learners get off to a safe start! 🧡🖤
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9 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A line of kindergarten students and teachers poses for a photo in front of a school bus.
A line of kindergarten students and teachers poses for a photo in front of a school bus.
A line of kindergarten students and teachers on a bus listen to a lesson on school bus safety.
A line of kindergarten students and teachers line up for a lesson on school bus safety.
An adult and child exit a school bus.
A line of children exit a school bus they just toured.
What did painting look like before there was written language? 🎨 On Monday, students in Ms. Wirt’s ACA Art History class at Powhatan High School stepped back in time to explore how prehistoric people documented their world through painting on stone. Students mixed egg yolks with local dirt to create their own natural painting medium, then used it to create simple images inspired by their environment. The experience helped to reinforce the origins of painting before written language existed.
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9 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A group of art students in a courtyard hold paintings they made inspired by prehistoric art.
High school art students paint art on stone in a lesson inspired by prehistoric art.
High school art students paint art on stone in a lesson inspired by prehistoric art.
High school art students paint art on stone in a lesson inspired by prehistoric art.
School bus safety is an important lesson for every student, whether they ride the bus every day or only climb aboard for a field trip. 🚌 In the first week of school, Mrs. Ayers’ and Mrs. Durrbeck’s first grade classes learned the basics of bus safety with help from the PCPS Transportation team. A special thank-you to bus driver Ms. Kelly for helping students learn what they need to know to stay safe! 🧡🖤
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9 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A group of students pose for a photo in front of a school bus.
A group of first graders listen to a bus driver on a school bus talk about bus safety. All of their hands are raised.
A group of students walk toward the open door of a school bus to climb aboard.
A bus driver on a school bus talks to a group of first graders about bus safety.
A group of first graders listen to a bus driver on a school bus talk about bus safety.
A bus driver on a school bus talks to a group of first graders about bus safety.
A group of students walk toward the open door of a school bus to climb aboard.
And last, but certainly not least, we’re sharing some first-week moments from Flat Rock Elementary! 📸 From excited faces to classroom adventures, these photos capture just a few of the moments that made the first days of school special. What a wonderful way to start the new school year! 🧡🖤 See more photos on the division's Facebook page.
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13 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A teacher gives instructions to a class of students on the first day of school.
A teacher gives instructions to a class of students on the first day of school.
Students walk down a school hallway on the first day of school.
A teacher reads to a class of students on the first day of school.
Students run in a school gym on the first day of school.
Students walk out of a school on the first day of school.
Students walk into school. Adults help.
Students exit a bus to go to school.
Students walk into school.
A teacher shows students how to stow their folders.
We’re continuing our first-week photo collection with Powhatan High School! 📸 These photos capture some of the people, smiles, and moments that helped kick off the new school year. We loved easing our ninth graders into their new environment by having them in on Monday by themselves, but there’s nothing quite like seeing the halls filled with all of the students again! More first-week photos from across PCPS are still to come. 🧡🖤 See more photos on the division's Facebook page.
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13 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A student takes a photo of a freshman wearing graduation garb and holding a Class of 2030 sign on the first day of school.
A group of students in matching shirts pose for a group photo.
Staff and upperclassmen give freshmen a school tour on the first day of school.
Freshmen sign a Class of 2030 banner on the first day of school.
Freshmen sit at cafeteria tables while waiting on the first day of school.
Students walk in the high school hallway on the second day of school.
Students walk in the high school hallway on the second day of school.
Students walk into the high school on the second day of school.
Students walk into the high school on the second day of school.
Students walk into the high school on the second day of school.
Next stop: Pocahontas Elementary! 📸 We’re continuing our look at the first two days of school with some of the smiles, excitement, and everyday moments from around Pocahontas. There are still more first-day photos to share, so stay tuned as we make our way through all of our schools! 🧡🖤
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14 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A teacher gives a group of students a school tour on the first day of school.
A teacher gives a group of students instructions on the first day of school.
A teacher gives a group of students instructions on the first day of school.
A teacher takes a photo of a student holding a Number 3 balloon on the first day of school.
A teacher gives a group of students instructions on the first day of school.
Students work at their desks on the first day of school.
A teacher gives a group of students instructions on the first day of school.
A teacher gives a group of students instructions on the first day of school.
Students eat lunch in the cafeteria on the first day of school.
A teacher gives a group of students instructions on the first day of school.
Next stop: Powhatan Elementary! 📸 We’re continuing our look at the first days of the 2026–27 school year with some of the smiles, excitement, and moments from the first day at POWES. See more photos on the PCPS Facebook page.
More first-day photos from across PCPS are still to come! 🧡🖤
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14 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A teacher gives instructions to a classroom on the first day of school.
Students arrive via car for the first day of school.
Students arrive via school bus for the first day of school. They are greeted by adults.
Students arrive via school bus for the first day of school. They are greeted by adults.
An staff member walks children to their classroom on the first day of school.
A teacher gives instructions to a classroom on the first day of school. Ad administrator visits.
Children work at their desks on the first day of school.
An adult helps students on the first day of school.
A teacher gives instructions to a classroom on the first day of school.
A teacher gives instructions to a classroom on the first day of school.
There were so many great moments to capture during the first two days of school that it’s taken us a little while to make our way through them! 📸 We’re starting with Powhatan Middle School, with photos from the first two days of the new school year. More photos from our other schools are coming soon. Here’s to a great start to the 2026–27 school year! 🧡🖤
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15 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Middle school staff members greet arriving students on the first day of school.
A teacher gives instructions to students on the first day of school.
A teacher gives instructions to students on the first day of school.
A teacher gives instructions to students on the first day of school.
A teacher gives instructions to students on the first day of school.
A teacher gives instructions to students on the first day of school.
Teachers give instructions to students on the first day of school.
Students walk in the hallway of a middle school.
Students walk in the hallway of a middle school.
A middle school staff member helps students during bus dismissal.
What’s my name again? 😂 Day two brought the whole middle school together… and apparently, it also brought some excellent matching. We love seeing the team spirt at Powhatan Middle School. 🧡🖤
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15 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A group of teachers in matching "my name is" shirts pose for a photo in the middle school front entrance.
A group of teachers in matching "my name is" shirts pose for a photo in the middle school front entrance.
🚲 An adult tricycle has found a new home at Powhatan High School, and it’s already making a big impact. What started as a $0 find through a buy-nothing group, followed by a little tune-up, has become a fun new way for CBI students to navigate the school, get some extra physical activity, and even make deliveries throughout the building. And the smiles say it all. Sometimes, a simple idea can open up a whole new way to engage. 🧡🖤
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15 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Photo of a group of students and attendants at a high school. One student is on an adult triclycle.
Photo of an adult triclycle in a classroom.