Students in Mrs. Ashman’s Forensic Science class at Powhatan High School put their investigative skills to the test earlier this semester during their arson unit. Students designed and built model houses, adding furniture and occupants, and created a backstory in which a fire in the home started either accidentally or intentionally. In the next phase of the project, the class headed outside, where Mrs. Ashman ignited each house according to the group’s scenario while students observed how the fire spread. In the following class, students stepped into the role of fire investigators, analyzing another group’s scene to determine whether the fire was the result of arson or accidental causes.
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about 2 hours ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students observe a burning popsicle house as part of a unit on arson in their forensic science class.
Students observe a burning popsicle house as part of a unit on arson in their forensic science class.
A teacher starts a fire in a popsicle house as part of a unit on arson in her forensic science class while her students observe.
Students observe a burning popsicle house as part of a unit on arson in their forensic science class.
Students observe a burning popsicle house as part of a unit on arson in their forensic science class.
Students observe a burning popsicle house as part of a unit on arson in their forensic science class.
Students observe a burning popsicle house as part of a unit on arson in their forensic science class.
Students observe a burning popsicle house as part of a unit on arson in their forensic science class.
Students observe a burning popsicle house as part of a unit on arson in their forensic science class.
Students observe a burning popsicle house as part of a unit on arson in their forensic science class.
During two school assemblies held in March, students listened as African storyteller Ada Ari read stories and performed. Her visit, connected to Black History Month and Women’s History Month, gave students an interactive experience filled with dancing, storytelling, and hands-on exploration of cultural artifacts. Ms. Ari has written children’s books inspired by folk tales from countries across Africa, along with African language board books representing more than 40 languages and activity books that extend the learning. She also gives back, donating a portion of proceeds to orphanages across the continent.
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about 3 hours ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
An African storyteller leads a school assembly in an elementary gym.
Students participate in a school assembly in an elementary gym with an African storyteller.
Students participate in a school assembly in an elementary gym with an African storyteller.
An African storyteller leads a school assembly in an elementary gym and uses student volunteers.
An African storyteller leads a school assembly in an elementary gym and uses student volunteers.
An African storyteller leads a school assembly in an elementary gym and uses student volunteers.
An African storyteller leads a school assembly in an elementary gym.
Students participate in a school assembly in an elementary gym with an African storyteller.
Happy Earth Day! 🌎 PCPS STEM and Powhatan High School’s Planeteers Club joined the Powhatan County Earth Day Celebration held Friday in the Village, and students and staff had a wonderful time. The two groups hosted booths filled with hands-on “make and take” activities, helping visitors of all ages learn more about caring for our planet in creative ways. We appreciate the opportunity to celebrate Earth Day and connect with our community! 🧡🖤
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5 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A group of teens and adults pose for a photo.
A family visits a booth at an Eartyh Day Festival.
A family visits a booth at an Eartyh Day Festival.
A family visits a booth at an Eartyh Day Festival.
A family visits a booth at an Eartyh Day Festival.
A family visits a booth at an Eartyh Day Festival.
A family visits a booth at an Eartyh Day Festival.
A family visits a booth at an Eartyh Day Festival.
Second graders in Ms. Tyson’s class at Flat Rock Elementary recently turned review for their place value assessment into an interactive challenge with the help of Innovative Learning Coach Ms. Bentzen. Students used Ozobots to complete an “Egg Hunt Challenge,” solving problems focused on place value, expanded form, word form, comparing and ordering numbers, and skip counting. Each correct answer unlocked colors code for their Ozobot to help guide it along its path. Once they successfully coded a new stop for their Ozobot, students earned the chance to hunt for an egg with a treat inside.
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5 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students work on an egg-hunt themed math activity about place values.
Two teachers speaking to a calss sitting on a carpet.
A child tests an Ozobot using data from a math worksheet he completed to code the robot.
A child works on an egg-hunt themed math activity about place values. A teacher observes.
A child works on an egg-hunt themed math activity about place values.
Students work on an egg-hunt themed math activity about place values.
A child works on an egg-hunt themed math activity about place values.
A child works on an egg-hunt themed math activity about place values.
Students work on an egg-hunt themed math activity about place values.
A child tests an Ozobot using data from a math worksheet he completed to code the robot.
Earlier this semester, second graders in Mrs. Ford’s class at Pocahontas Elementary built three-dimensional shapes using marshmallows and toothpicks while discussing key attributes like angles, sides, and vertices. From cubes to pyramids, they explored a variety of shapes. The octagon proved to be one of the trickiest! 🧡🖤
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5 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students use marshmallows and toothpicks to build geometric shapes.
A student uses marshmallows and toothpicks to build a geometric shape.
A student and a teacher use marshmallows and toothpicks to build geometric shapes.
Students use marshmallows and toothpicks to build geometric shapes.
Detective Hylton and Detective Joyner from the Powhatan Sheriff’s Office recently led cybersecurity assemblies for fifth graders at all three elementary schools focused on digital safety and online behavior. The sessions aimed to help students navigate the digital world securely by teaching them to protect their personal information and critically evaluate the content they see online. The detectives covered a wide range of vital topics, including cyberbullying, the realities of artificial intelligence (AI), identity theft, and social media behavior and security. A common thread ran through all of the topics – being careful about what they share because the internet is forever.
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6 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A detective speaks to a group of students about cybersecurity in a school assdembly. Many of the students are raising their hands.
A detective speaks to a group of students about cybersecurity in a school assdembly.
Detectives speak to a group of students about cybersecurity in a school assdembly.
Detectives speak to a group of students about cybersecurity in a school assdembly.
A group of students listed to detectives speak about cybersecurity in a school assdembly.
Detectives speak to a group of students about cybersecurity in a school assdembly.
Detectives speak to a group of students about cybersecurity in a school assdembly.
A detective speaks to a group of students about cybersecurity in a school assdembly.
A group of students listed to detectives speak about cybersecurity in a school assdembly.
A group of students listed to detectives speak about cybersecurity in a school assdembly.
Dive under the sea with us! 🐚✨
These cast members are bringing the magic of Disney’s The Little Mermaid to life on the PHS stage, and you won’t want to miss it. From shimmering costumes to show-stopping numbers, this production is sure to make waves all weekend long.
Join us in the PHS auditorium:
7:00 p.m. on Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25
2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26
Tickets are $10 at the door or online at gofan. co by searching for Powhatan High School.
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6 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Eighteen teenagers dressed in costume as the cast of The Little Mermaid pose on a stage for a cast photo.
Make a splash this weekend with Powhatan High School Theatre’s production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid! Mark your calendar and get ready for an unforgettable show filled with music, talent, and a whole lot of fun under the sea. Four performances will be held in the PHS auditorium: 7:00 p.m. on Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25; 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26. Tickets are $10 at the door or online at gofan .co by searching for Powhatan High School.
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7 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Flier promoting theater production with a mermaid and nautical graphics. Text: PHS presents Disney's The Little Mermaid. April 24 at 7 pm; April 25 at 2 and 7 pm; and April 26 at 2 pm. PHS auditorium. Tickets $10 at the door or online at gofan.co
Kindergarteners in Miss Stimpson’s class at Pocahontas Elementary were busy building their literacy skills through engaging stations on Wednesday. Students rotated through activities like a writing station focused on bugs, a “popcorn” game to practice letter sounds, a write-the-room activity with targeted sounds, and a digraph sort. We love how many different approaches you can take to engage students and strengthen early reading and writing skills! 🧡🖤
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10 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students hard at work in a literacty station in class.
Students hard at work in a literacty station in class.
Students hard at work in a literacty station in class.
A student hard at work in a literacty station in class.
🌱 🌿 🍃 The first day of the Powhatan High School Annual Spring Plant Sale is almost in the books, and it was truly amazing! 🌾 🌸 🌼 Thank you to everyone who came out and supported the program by purchasing plants. The sale continues in the PHS Greenhouse from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday April 17, and from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 18. Take Judes Ferry Road to Old Church Road. Turn by the tennis courts and follow the road to the greenhouse behind the school. Cash or Check only. All sales benefit the PHS FFA and Horticulture programs.
The plant updated list is in the comments with the items that have sold out marked off. For questions, contact emilee.meinhard@powhatan.k12.va.us.
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11 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A woman and child browse plants at a plant sale.
A woman browses plants at a plant sale.
Plant sale sign. Gives dates of April 16-17 from 8-5 and April 18 from 9-12.
A woman browses plants at a plant sale.
A woman browses plants at a plant sale.
A woman and man browse plants at a plant sale.
A woman browses plants at a plant sale.
A woman browses plants at a plant sale.
Women purchase plants at a plant sale.
A student helps a woman carry plants she bought at a plant sale.
PCPS celebrates the visual arts all year long, but the division has a special event going on right now with a wide variety of amazing student artworks on display. Please join us at the Pocahontas Landmark Center from 5 - 7 p.m. today, April 16 for an Opening Reception to appreciate the artwork of Powhatan County students at the Arts Celebration for Powhatan County Public Schools. It is free and open to the public.
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11 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Text: Powhatan County Public Schools Visual Art Exhibit. Opening Reception. Thursday, April 16, 2026. 5-7 p.m. Pocahontas Landmark Center
Powhatan High School held a special ceremony this morning in recognition of Month of the Military Child. 💜 The event honored the strength, resilience, and sacrifices of military-connected students, recognizing the unique experiences they bring to our school community. We are proud to support and celebrate our military families – not just this month, but all year long. 🧡🖤
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12 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A group of men and teens pose for a group photo.
A woman talks to a room of military personnel and their teens.
A man and teen listen to a speaker.
A group of counselors pose for a group photo.
A woman talks to a room of military personnel and their teens.
Powhatan Elementary students brought their reading buddies to life in a big way last week! 📚🧸 As part of the Stuff’d Pals Reading Buddy Fundraiser, 109 students who met their goals had the chance to create their very own stuffed reading pal. These photos capture those special moments as their new friends were stuffed right before their eyes. The event was a huge success, raising $18,666, with funds slated to support school beautification and enhancements. 🧡🖤
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13 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Children pose with their new stuffed animals.
A man uses a machine to fill a stuffed animal for a waiting child. Other children wait in line.
A child poses with a new stuffed animal.
Children pose with their new stuffed animals.
Children pose with their new stuffed animals.
Children pose with their new stuffed animals.
A child poses with a new stuffed animal.
Children pose with their new stuffed animals.
A child poses with a new stuffed animal.
Adults package children's new stuffed animals.
History came alive in March in Mr. Nester’s and Mr. Mullins’ classes in a fun and competitive way with the annual World History I Championship! 🏆 Modeled after a March Madness-style bracket, 64 people, places, events, and ideas from the World History I curriculum were seeded and faced off in head-to-head matchups. Students reviewed and voted each round to decide what they believed was most significant in world history – until one champion remained.
Now in its fourth year, this activity continues to be a favorite, sparking thoughtful debates, energetic discussions, and deeper connections to history. Previous winners – who are retired and can’t compete again – were Jesus (2023), Fire (2024), and Abraham (2025).
In a neck-and-neck competition, 2026 champion Jerusalem beat Rome in a 100-to-99 vote victory. 🧡🖤
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13 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A teacher introduces a March Madness-themed history project to students.
Students vote in a March Madness-themed history project.
Students vote in a March Madness-themed history project. A teacher helps.
A student votes in a March Madness-themed history project.
A student votes in a March Madness-themed history project.
Students vote in a March Madness-themed history project.
A student votes in a March Madness-themed history project.
A student votes in a March Madness-themed history project.
A teacher introduces a March Madness-themed history project to students.
Let’s take it back to March for some rhyming fun at Flat Rock Elementary! 📚 During Flat Rock Reading Day, students teamed up and got creative by dressing in outfits that represented rhyming words – or even designed their own rhyming pairs outfit. The creativity was on full display, and we loved seeing staff members join the fun, too! 🧡🖤
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13 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Two students dress in outfits with a rhyming theme.
Two students dress in outfits with a rhyming theme.
Students dress in outfits with a rhyming theme.
Two students dress in outfits with a rhyming theme.
Two students dress in outfits with a rhyming theme.
A teacher and her students dress in Dr. Seuss themed outfits.
A student dress in an outfit with a rhyming theme.
A student dress in an outfit with a rhyming theme.
Two students dress in outfits with a rhyming theme.
A student dress in an outfit with a rhyming theme.
We’re still smiling from our Kindergarten Registration days last week! Thank you to all of the families who came out and to our amazing staff who made it such a fun and welcoming introduction to school for our future learners. It was a great couple of days across all three elementary schools.
We also want to thank Caring for Creatures, a sanctuary and rescue for dogs and cats, for bringing some cute, cuddly canines to Flat Rock Elementary, whose theme was “Get Ready for a PAWSOME School Year!”
If you weren’t able to attend, it’s not too late to get started. Families can still visit the Powhatan County Public Schools website, click Register/Enroll/Plan, and complete the New Student Registration form. School staff will follow up to schedule an appointment to finish the process. 🧡🖤
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13 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A child cuddles a dog.
A child poses for a photo in front of a kindergarten registration day backdrop.
A child poses for a photo in front of a kindergarten registration day backdrop.
Two adults and a child pose for a photo in front of the Pocahontas Elementary School sign.
An adult and a child pose for a photo in front of the Pocahontas Elementary School sign.
A child poses for a photo in front of a kindergarten registration day backdrop.
A child poses for a photo in front of a kindergarten registration day backdrop.
A child poses for a photo in front of a kindergarten registration day backdrop.
Two children pose for a photo in front of a kindergarten registration day backdrop.
A child poses for a photo in front of a kindergarten registration day backdrop.
This week, we celebrate National Assistant Principals Week and recognize the incredible impact our assistant principals have on our schools each and every day. From supporting students and staff to helping create safe, positive learning environments, assistant principals play a vital role in the success of our schools and the achievement of our students. Thank you to all of our Powhatan County Public Schools assistant principals for your leadership, dedication, and commitment to our school communities. 🧡🖤
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17 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Cutout photos of five adults. PCPS logo. Text: April 6–10, 2026 ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS WEEK National Assistant Principals Week is celebrated nationally the week of April 6–10, 2026. This week we honor the contributions of assistant principals to school success, student achievement, and positive learning environments.
Cutout photos of five adults. PCPS logo. Text: April 6–10, 2026 ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS WEEK National Assistant Principals Week is celebrated nationally the week of April 6–10, 2026. This week we honor the contributions of assistant principals to school success, student achievement, and positive learning environments.
Second graders in Ms. Korté’s class at Flat Rock Elementary have been learning about graphing, tables, tallying, and organizing data. They put all of those skills to work today in a colorful, yummy way by sorting and counting a random cup of M&Ms. They recorded their results using tables and graphs. Of course, after the work was done, the snacking could begin! 📊🍫
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18 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students use M&Ms to practice their skills collecting and recording data.
A student uses M&Ms to practice her skills collecting and recording data.
Students use M&Ms to practice their skills collecting and recording data.
A student uses M&Ms to practice his skills collecting and recording data.
A student uses M&Ms to practice his skills collecting and recording data.
Students use M&Ms to practice their skills collecting and recording data.
Students use M&Ms to practice their skills collecting and recording data.
Students use M&Ms to practice their skills collecting and recording data.
Earlier this semester, Powhatan High School hosted its Senior Teacher for a Day event, giving students the opportunity to step to the front of the classroom. More than 25 seniors from the Math, Science, English, and History honor societies, along with students in Teachers for Tomorrow, planned and delivered lessons across a wide range of subjects, including math, science, English, history, French, business, PE, culinary arts, administration, and chorus.
The experience gave students a firsthand look at what it takes to teach, from planning lessons to adapting on the fly – something they experienced this year when a two-hour delay meant adjusting their plans. It was a great opportunity for seniors to build confidence and leadership skills while learning from the teachers who mentored them along the way. 🧡🖤
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18 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A senior participating in a Teacher for a Day activity teaches a lesson to fellow students.
A senior participating in a Teacher for a Day activity teaches a lesson to fellow students.
A senior participating in a Teacher for a Day activity teaches a lesson to fellow students.
A senior participating in a Teacher for a Day activity conducts fellow students in chorus class.
A senior participating in a Teacher for a Day activity teaches a lesson to fellow students.
A senior participating in a Teacher for a Day activity teaches a lesson to fellow students.
A senior participating in a Teacher for a Day activity teaches a lesson to fellow students.
A senior participating in a Teacher for a Day activity teaches a lesson to fellow students.
A senior participating in a Teacher for a Day activity teaches a lesson to fellow students.
A principal and three students shadowing admin pose for a photo.
Seniors in Mrs. Tolley’s class at Powhatan High School are practicing professional handshake skills as part of their English coursework. As they begin their interview unit, students are developing essential communication skills, including maintaining proper eye contact, demonstrating appropriate etiquette, and presenting themselves confidently and professionally.
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19 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students work in pairs to practice handshake skills in a school hallway.
Students work in pairs to practice handshake skills in a school hallway.
Students work in pairs to practice handshake skills in a school hallway.