Earlier this semester, first graders in Ms. Richter’s class at Pocahontas Elementary reviewed the power of the “magic E.” Through a variety of literacy stations, students practiced long vowel sounds in different ways while building their reading and word recognition skills. 🧡🖤
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about 8 hours ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students work at a literacy station with their teacher to practice long vowel sounds .
Students work at a literacy station to practice long vowel sounds .
Students work at a literacy station to practice long vowel sounds .
Students work at a literacy station to practice long vowel sounds .
A student works at a literacy station to practice long vowel sounds .
A student works at a literacy station to practice long vowel sounds .
A student works at a literacy station to practice long vowel sounds .
Students work at a literacy station with their teacher to practice long vowel sounds .
Students work at a literacy station to practice long vowel sounds .
Students work at a literacy station to practice long vowel sounds .
The Powhatan Education Foundation held its ninth annual Golf Tournament last week at Mill Quarter Plantation, and it was an amazing event. Thank you to all of the teams, sponsors, volunteers, and supporters who helped make this year's tournament a success. Funds raised through the event will support Powhatan County Public Schools through initiatives such as Classroom Innovation Grants, student scholarships, Teacher of the Year awards, and other programs that enhance learning opportunities for students. More photos are highlighted on the PCPS Facebook page.
Congratulations to this year's winners:
* Closest to the Pin (Women): Jean Gauthier
* Closest to the Pin (Men): Jim Woodson
* Longest Drive (Women): Paulette Goodman
* Longest Drive (Men): Adam Martin
First Place Team
Chet Ward, Jim Woodson, David Plesants, Erik Magnuson
Second Place Team
Mike Jenkins, Matt Hand, Robbie Goodrich, Derek Shifflet
Third Place Team
David Prince, Sr., Miles King, Paulette Goodman, Jean Gauthier
The Powhatan Education Foundation's impact reaches classrooms across the division, helping provide innovative learning experiences and recognizing excellence among both students and staff. Thank you to everyone who helps make that work possible.
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about 14 hours ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A 4-person student team poses for a photo on the golf course during a golf tournament.
A 4-person student team poses for a photo on the golf course during a golf tournament.
A golfer takes his shot with a golf club during a golf tournament.
A golfer takes his shot with a golf club during a golf tournament.
A golfer takes his shot with a golf club during a golf tournament.
A golfer takes his shot with a golf club during a golf tournament. A teammate watches.
A golfer takes his shot with a golf club in a sand trap during a golf tournament.
The winning 4-person team poses for a photo at the end of a golf tournament.
The 2nd-place 4-person team poses for a photo at the end of a golf tournament.
The third-place 4-person team poses for a photo at the end of a golf tournament.
Earlier this semester, the Powhatan High School JROTC program gathered at Independence Golf Club for its annual Military Ball. The event celebrated the dedication and accomplishments of the cadets, including recognition of the senior class. The evening blended tradition and fun, featuring music, dancing, meaningful ceremonies, and a time of remembrance for those who are no longer with us. It was a memorable night honoring service, leadership, and the bonds formed through the JROTC program. 🧡🖤
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1 day ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A large group of students in JROTC uniform and formal dress pose for a group photo.
Students and adults dance during a JROTC military ball.
A room full of people stand for the presenting of the colors during a JROTC military ball.
A group of students in formal dress stand for the presenting of the colors during a JROTC military ball.
A group of students in formal dress stand for the presenting of the colors during a JROTC military ball.
Cadets in formal dress stand to be recognized during a JROTC military ball.
Cadets in formal dress stand to be recognized during a JROTC military ball.
Cadets in formal dress stand for a toast during a JROTC military ball.
Senior cadets cut a cake during a JROTC military ball.
Students dance during a JROTC military ball.
In May, we shared the WTVR CBS 6 News story about the meaningful Memorial Day program led by Mrs. Easter’s and Miss Stinnett’s fourth grade classes at Powhatan Elementary. ❤️🤍💙 We also wanted to share some of our own photos from that special event. Students did a thoughtful and respectful job honoring the meaning of Memorial Day and remembering those who served our country. It was a wonderful experience for everyone involved. 🧡🖤
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1 day ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A large group of students pose for a photo following a Memorial Day ceremony.
A teacher leads her elementary class in a Memorial Day ceremony.
Students sit on the ground listening during a Memorial Day ceremony.
A teacher leads her elementary class in a Memorial Day ceremony.
A teacher leads her elementary class in a Memorial Day ceremony.
A student reads a selection during a Memorial Day ceremony.
A students sit on the ground making a chalk tribute during a Memorial Day ceremony.
Students sit on the ground making a chalk tribute during a Memorial Day ceremony.
Students sit on the ground making a chalk tribute during a Memorial Day ceremony.
Students walk in a line looking at a chalk tribute during a Memorial Day ceremony.
School may be out for the summer, but we still have some great moments from the school year to share. ☀️📸
We'll start with this one from Pocahontas Elementary. After learning about vermiculture (composting with worms) during their third grade STEM Day, students in Mrs. Bowman’s class spent the year caring for their worms. This spring, they put that learning into action by adding the worms and the nutrient-rich compost they helped create to a garden on school grounds.
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1 day ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A group of students empty worms from a vermiculture box into a garden.
A group of students look at worms in a vermiculture box.
A group of students look at worms in a vermiculture box.
What a great start to summer reading! 📚☀️
Families joined Powhatan County Public Library for the Summer Reading Kickoff, where children registered for the Summer Reading Program, picked up books and necklaces, and enjoyed an entertaining performance by Jonathan the Juggler.
Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate reading and help kick off a summer full of books, learning, and fun. 🧡🖤
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1 day ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
An adult and child talk to a woman in a dinosaur costume at a summer reading program kickoff event.
An adult and two children listen to a woman talk about composting at a summer reading program kickoff event.
A juggler performs for a large group of adults and children at a summer reading kickoff event.
An adult and two children pose for a photo at a summer reading program kickoff event.
An adult and five children pose for a photo at a summer reading program kickoff event.
An adult and two children pose for a photo at a summer reading program kickoff event.
An adult and two children pose for a photo at a summer reading program kickoff event.
An adult and two children pose for a photo at a summer reading program kickoff event.
A juggler performs for a large group of adults and children at a summer reading kickoff event.
An adult and three children pose for a photo at a summer reading program kickoff event.
📚 Help us bring our library books home before summer break!
Our PCPS school libraries are still missing a large number of books that have been checked out. As the school year wraps up on Friday, please take a moment to check backpacks, bedrooms, cars, and other favorite hiding spots for any school library books that still need to be returned. Thank you for helping keep our school libraries stocked and ready for future readers. 🧡🖤
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15 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Graphics of stacks of books. Text: Please return your Child’s Library Books. PCPS school libraries report a large number of books still need to be returned.
Each day last week, Ms. Korte’s second graders at Flat Rock Elementary embraced a different theme. Wednesday was Hollywood day, which the students marked with their own red-carpet moments while “Hooray for Hollywood” played in the background.
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16 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A student enters a classroom decorated for a Hollywood theme day and poses on the red carpet.
A student enters a classroom decorated for a Hollywood theme day and poses on the red carpet.
A student enters a classroom decorated for a Hollywood theme day and poses on the red carpet.
A student enters a classroom decorated for a Hollywood theme day and poses on the red carpet.
A student enters a classroom decorated for a Hollywood theme day and poses on the red carpet.
Students enter a classroom decorated for a Hollywood theme day and pose on the red carpet.
Students enter a classroom decorated for a Hollywood theme day and pose on the red carpet.
This is a notice of a Special Closed Emergency School Board Meeting. The Powhatan County School Board will hold a special-called emergency closed session meeting on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. a t 4290 Anderson Highway, Powhatan, VA. The board will enter into closed session, pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A) (1) of the Code of Virginia 1950, as amended, to discuss a specific school board employee.
16 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
This is a notice of a Special Closed Emergency School Board Meeting. The Powhatan County School Board will hold a special-called emergency closed session meeting on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. a t 4290 Anderson Highway, Powhatan, VA. The board will enter into closed session, pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A) (1) of the Code of Virginia 1950, as amended, to discuss a specific school board employee.
A quick reminder for our families and staff: Powhatan County Public Schools will be closed Friday, May 22, and Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. We hope everyone has a safe and meaningful holiday weekend. 🧡🖤
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22 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Text: School Reminder. Don't forget: Powhatan County Public Schools will be closed on Friday, May 22 and Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.
Here’s a quick preview from Monday’s senior group photos at Powhatan High School! 🎓We captured the full Class of 2026, students who have attended PCPS from kindergarten through senior year, and a small “futures” photo featuring seniors showing off their next steps after graduation.
These are just behind-the-scenes preview shots; information about the official school photos will be shared later and will look much better than the quick versions posted here.
🧡🖤
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24 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
The PHS senior class poses for a class photo.
The members of PHS senior class who attended PCPS K-12 pose for a class photo.
Five graduating seniors pose for a futures-themed photo showing their plans after graduation.

The following message was emailed to families of PHS parents, but we want to make sure all of our seniors and their families see it:
Dear PHS Families and Graduates,
Due to the forecast and the potential for inclement weather, we have made the decision to move the Powhatan High School graduation ceremony indoors to our main gymnasium. While we had hoped to celebrate outdoors, this decision allows us to ensure a safe and organized event for our graduates and guests.
Graduation will still take place on Thursday, May 21st at 7:00 PM. Doors will open at 6:00PM
As a reminder, due to space constraints, each graduate will be allotted tickets as follows:
* 5 gymnasium tickets
* 2 auditorium tickets
Guests seated in the auditorium will have access to a live stream of the 2026 Graduation Ceremony. We will also have a link for anyone who wishes to view the live stream video.
Additionally, we have attached information regarding parking for the ceremony.
We appreciate your understanding, flexibility, and continued support as we celebrate the Class of 2026 and this important milestone.
Sincerely,
PHS Administration

24 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
PCPS logo. Background of stormy clouds. Text Powhatan County Public Schools. Important graduation update. powhatan.k12.va.us
Photo parking map of Powhatan High School for graduation. sections marked for different assigned parking areas. Graduation parking passes will correspond to the colors on the map.
Kindergarten students in Mrs. Hintz’s class at Powhatan Elementary focused on building early math and money skills last week as they learned to identify coins and understand their value. Through hands-on activities and practice, students worked on recognizing different coins and connecting them to their worth as they built real-world learning skills.
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29 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Kindergartners learns about the value of money by working with replica coins. An adult helps one of the students.
Kindergartners learns about the value of money by working with replica coins. A teacher helps one of the students.
Kindergartners learns about the value of money by working with replica coins. A teacher helps one of the students.
Kindergartners learns about the value of money by working with replica coins. A teacher helps one of the students.
Kindergartners learns about the value of money by working with replica coins.
Kindergartners learns about the value of money by working with replica coins. An adult helps one of the students.
A kindergartner learns about the value of money by working with replica coins.
A kindergartner learns about the value of money by working with replica coins.
Kindergartners learns about the value of money by working with replica coins. A teacher helps one of the students.
PCPS is hiring a Technology and Engineering Careers teacher to help middle school students explore future possibilities through hands-on learning.
This role focuses on engaging students in STEM, career exploration, and project-based experiences that build skills like critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication. It’s an opportunity to help students connect what they’re learning today to high-demand careers and future pathways.
Interested applicants can learn more and apply through the Careers page on the PCPS website.
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29 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Powhatan County Public Schools. We are hiring a Technology and Engineering Careers Teacher. For More Information.... https://powhatan.schoolspring.com/
Even as the end of the school year quickly approaches, we know we have some great moments from earlier this semester that we haven’t shared yet, including this creative project from Powhatan High School. Students in Mrs. McManus’ adaptive art class drew inspiration from Vincent van Gogh’s Starry Night as they created their own mixed media villages featuring some of their favorite places. The project gave students the opportunity to explore creativity while experimenting with different artistic techniques and materials.
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about 1 month ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students in an adaptive art class work on a Van Gogh-themed project.
Students in an adaptive art class work on a Van Gogh-themed project.
Students in an adaptive art class work on a Van Gogh-themed project.
Students in an adaptive art class work on a Van Gogh-themed project.
Students in an adaptive art class work on a Van Gogh-themed project.
Students in an adaptive art class work on a Van Gogh-themed project.
A student in an adaptive art class works on a Van Gogh-themed project.
Students in an adaptive art class work on a Van Gogh-themed project.
Students in an adaptive art class work on a Van Gogh-themed project.
Powhatan Elementary School wrapped up the Kids Heart Challenge at the end of April with a rescheduled special awards ceremony. During American Heart Month in February, the school highlighted the importance of taking care of their hearts by being physically active every day, eating fruits and vegetables, sleeping at least 10 hours at night, and staying away from smoke. They also learned the warning signs of a stroke, practiced how to do hands-only CPR, and completed several cardiovascular activities.
During the awards ceremony, the students from each grade level with the highest fundraising totals got the opportunity to push a pie in the face of brave staff members. In total, 99 students registered for the challenge, raising $16,373.13 for the American Heart Association. In addition, 33 families learned hands-only CPR, and all students K-5 learned hands-only CPR in class. A big thank you to Savanah Beatley, school engagement director for the American Heart Association, for joining the celebration.
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about 1 month ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A group of students pose for a photo with a person in a heart costume.
A group of school employees and a guest pose for a photo with a person in a heart costume.
Photo of a cafeteria full of children sitting down and watching an event on stage.
A group of adults sit in a line of chairs as part of a pie-in-the face event. A child pushes a pie into one of their faces.
A group of adults sit in a line of chairs as part of a pie-in-the face event. A child pushes a pie into one of their faces.
A group of adults sit in a line of chairs as part of a pie-in-the face event. A child pushes a pie into one of their faces.
A group of adults sit in a line of chairs as part of a pie-in-the face event. A child pushes a pie into one of their faces.
A group of adults sit in a line of chairs as part of a pie-in-the face event. A child pushes a pie into one of their faces.
Photo of a cafeteria full of children sitting down and watching an event on stage.
A group of school employees who participated in a pie-in-the face event pose for a photo afterward.
First grade students in Ms. Madden’s class at Pocahontas Elementary recently embraced the role of author as they created their own fairytales. As part of the writing process, students shared their stories with classmates, using feedback to revise before completing their final copies. Each story included key literary elements like a beginning, middle, and end, along with new vocabulary, illustrations, and a focus on grammar, capitalization, and punctuation.
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about 1 month ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
First graders in class work on a fairy tale assignment.
First graders in class work on a fairy tale assignment.
First graders in class work on a fairy tale assignment.
First graders in class work on a fairy tale assignment.
First graders in class work on a fairy tale assignment.
First graders in class work on a fairy tale assignment.
First graders in class work on a fairy tale assignment. A teacher helps one student.
First graders in class work on a fairy tale assignment. A teacher helps one student.
Make a difference every day. ❤️ Powhatan County Public Schools is hiring special education teachers to help support, empower, and inspire our students. We’re looking for educators who are passionate about helping every learner grow and succeed in a supportive school community. If you – or someone you know – may be interested, visit the PCPS Careers page to learn more and apply. Join Team Powhatan and help make an impact that lasts far beyond the classroom. 🧡🖤
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about 1 month ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Flier with megaphone graphic. Text: We are hiring special education teachers. Powhatan County Public Schools. Apply now. For More Information, visit: https://powhatan.schoolspring.com/

We want to once again congratulate Paula Duncan on being recognized as a Virginia Teacher of the Year finalist. Representing Powhatan County Public Schools at the state level is an incredible accomplishment, and we are so proud of the impact she continues to make on students and education. We love seeing moments like this as Mrs. Duncan connected with state leaders and fellow educators during the recognition events. She had the opportunity to meet Governor Abigail Spanberger, First Gentleman Adam Spanberger, Secretary of Education Jeffery Smith, and Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction Lisa Coons during the recognition event celebrating educators from across the Commonwealth. Thank you, Mrs. Duncan, for the dedication, care, and leadership you bring to your students and school community each day.
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about 1 month ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Three women and two men pose for a photo. The woman in the middle holds a plaque and a certificate.
We are wrapping up our Teacher Appreciation Week highlights with Powhatan Elementary! The PCPS Human Resources team hosted a staff appreciation taco bar at Powhatan Elementary in April to recognize the people who help create a caring and engaging environment for students each day. While not everyone is pictured, we want to recognize the hard work, dedication, and support shown across the entire PES staff. We’re grateful for all they do for students, families, and the school community.
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about 1 month ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Three staff members pose for a photo at a staff appreciation taco bar at their school
Two staff members pose for a photo at a staff appreciation taco bar at their school
Three staff members pose for a photo at a staff appreciation taco bar at their school
A staff member is served by central office staff at a staff appreciation taco bar at her school.
Three staff members pose for a photo at a staff appreciation taco bar at their school
Two staff members pose for a photo at a staff appreciation taco bar at their school
Three staff members pose for a photo at a staff appreciation taco bar at their school
Two staff members pose for a photo at a staff appreciation taco bar at their school
Two staff members pose for a photo at a staff appreciation taco bar at their school
Two staff members pose for a photo at a staff appreciation taco bar at their school