Our open house photo sharing continues with a look back at Powhatan High School before the start of the school year! Families came out to meet teachers, visit classrooms, learn more about the year ahead, and get settled in before students returned. Thank you to all the families who joined us and to the PHS staff members and volunteers who helped make the evening a success. 🧡🖤
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about 2 hours ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Five teenagers pose for a photo in front of a large orange PHS backdrop at a high school open house event.
Three teenagers pose for a photo in front of a large orange PHS backdrop at a high school open house event.
An adult and four children pose for a photo in front of a large orange PHS backdrop at a high school open house event.
Two adults and a child pose for a photo in front of a large orange PHS backdrop at a high school open house event.
An adult and a teen pose for a photo at a high school open house event.
An adult and three students pose for a photo at a high school open house event.
An adult and a teen pose for a photo at a high school open house event.
An adult and a teen pose for a photo at a high school open house event.
An adult and a teen pose for a photo at a high school open house event.
Two teenagers pose for a photo while promoting tshirt sales at a high school open house event.
We need to circle back and share some of the open house photos we haven’t had the chance to share yet. First up, Flat Rock Elementary. Thank you to all the families who came out to meet teachers, visit classrooms, and get ready for a new school year. And a big thank-you to the Flat Rock staff members and volunteers who helped make the evening such a success. We’re a few weeks into the school year now, but it’s still fun to look back at the excitement that helped get it started! 🧡🖤
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about 3 hours ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A teacher greets her new student and his family during a school open house.
Three children pose for a photo at a school open house event.
Two adults and three children pose for a photo at a school open house event.
Two adults and one child pose for a photo at a school open house event.
Two adults and a child pose for a photo at a school open house event.
A room full of families listen to their child's elementary school principal speak at an open house event.
Two adults and two children pose for a photo at a school open house event.
An adult and two children pose for a photo at a school open house event.
Two adults and three children pose for a photo at a school open house event.
Two adults and three children pose for a photo at a school open house event.
Sometimes the best way to learn about government is to see it in action. 🏛️ A group of Mr. Cook’s students from Powhatan High School attended the Sept. 8 School Board meeting as part of their study of local government. Students from both the ACA Dual Enrollment Government and non-ACA Dual Enrollment Government classes had a firsthand look at how the School Board operates, the types of decisions made during meetings, and the ways community members can participate in local government. 🧡🖤
Their visit was especially timely, as Chief Academic Officer Dr. Angela Stewart also highlighted updates to instruction at the meeting, including the expansion of dual enrollment opportunities to all PHS students, not just those in ACA.
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about 19 hours ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A group of students and a teacher in a board room pose for a group photo.
Today is National IT Professionals Day, and it’s a great opportunity to recognize the PCPS Technology team! 💻 From keeping our networks and devices running to troubleshooting tech issues and supporting staff and students, our IT team does a lot behind the scenes to keep PCPS moving forward. Thank you to our technology team for all you do to keep us connected, supported, and working! 🧡🖤
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about 19 hours ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
PCPS logo. Text: National IT Professionals Day. Today, we celebrate the Information Technology professionals across our district that help keep us connected each day. September, 15, 2026
What happens when matter changes from a solid to a liquid or a liquid to a gas? 🤔 Ms. Kellaway’s fifth grade science students at Powhatan Elementary were challenged to think about that question as they explored the different phases of matter and learned about the law of conservation of mass.
The answer? Changing form doesn’t mean matter disappears. The same matter is still there, just in a different form!
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about 20 hours ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Fifth graders listen to a lesson from their teacher on the law of conservation of matter.
Fifth graders listen to a lesson on the law of conservation of matter.
Fifth graders listen to a lesson on the law of conservation of matter.
Fifth graders listen to a lesson from their teacher on the law of conservation of matter.
Fifth graders listen to a lesson from their teacher on the law of conservation of matter.
Fifth graders listen to a lesson from their teacher on the law of conservation of matter.
Fifth graders listen to a lesson from their teacher on the law of conservation of matter. A staff member and child give high fives.
Fifth graders listen to a lesson from their teacher on the law of conservation of matter.
Could science finally explain senior-itis? Mrs. Vallent’s AP Biology students at Powhatan High School recently put their lab skills to work with an immunology lab from Virginia Tech’s Fralin Life Sciences Institute through its Biotech in a Box program. Students used the ELISA technique to test samples for the highly contagious “disease” known as senior-itis. 😄 Behind the fun was some serious science. Students practiced experimental design and laboratory techniques while learning about the important role of positive and negative controls in an experiment. 🧡🖤
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2 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Biology students use the ELISA technique to test samples for the highly contagious “disease” known as senior-itis.
Biology students use the ELISA technique to test samples for the highly contagious “disease” known as senior-itis.
Biology students use the ELISA technique to test samples for the highly contagious “disease” known as senior-itis.
Biology students use the ELISA technique to test samples for the highly contagious “disease” known as senior-itis.
Biology students use the ELISA technique to test samples for the highly contagious “disease” known as senior-itis.
Biology students use the ELISA technique to test samples for the highly contagious “disease” known as senior-itis.
Biology students use the ELISA technique to test samples for the highly contagious “disease” known as senior-itis.
Good morning PCPS Community. The Powhatan County School Board Recap for last week’s School Board meeting 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. You can find the link to the recap in the comments.
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2 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
PCPS logo. Text: School Board Recap. Catching up on last week's board meeting
📚 Pages, Possibilities & Potential: Welcome to Literacy Night!
Families are invited to join us Tuesday, September 15, from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. at Powhatan Middle School for an evening celebrating literacy, learning, and the possibilities that come with a good book.
There will be food trucks starting at 5:30 p.m., a Scholastic Book Fair, family activities, opportunities to sign up for a Powhatan County Public Library card, and information sessions designed especially for parents.
📖 Parent Sessions
• 6:30 p.m. | So Your Middle Schooler Hates to Read
• 7 p.m. | Surviving Middle School: 101
And don't forget: Come out and win points for your class!
We hope to see you there!
#WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
5 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Pages, Possibilities & Potential: Welcome to Literacy Night. Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at Powhatan Middle School, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. Food trucks begin at 5:30 p.m. The event includes a Scholastic Book Fair, opportunities to sign up for a Powhatan County Public Library card, and fun family activities. Parent information sessions include “So Your Middle Schooler Hates to Read” at 6:30 p.m. and “Surviving Middle School: 101” at 7:00 p.m. Come out and win points for your class. The graphic features images of books.
The Never Forget 343 Run is underway at Powhatan High School.
This morning’s opening ceremony brought together students, staff, runners, first responders, and community guests to begin the 343 laps in honor of the 343 firefighters who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.
Principal Michael Pierce shared a brief history of the tragic events of 9/11, while Powhatan High School JROTC cadets presented the colors and participated in the event. Students from several classes came out to watch and learn.
The three runners taking on all 343 laps are Pocahontas Elementary PE teacher Bethany Britz, along with Russ Holland and Stan Edwards. During the opening ceremony, Mr. Holland shared the history of the Never Forget Run and its purpose not only to remember those who were lost, but to educate young people about the importance of that history.
The run continues throughout the day and is open to community members coming to run or walk laps. The community is especially invited to join in from 3:00–6:00 p.m., after the high school dismisses and when parking is more accessible.
A special lap for first responders will take place around 6:00-6:15 p.m., leading into tonight’s Powhatan vs. Midlothian football game at 7:00 p.m.
Come out, take a lap and help Powhatan remember, honor and never forget. ❤️🖤
#WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
5 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Organizers and participants of a 9/11 remembrance run hold a kickoff ceremony. A JROTC battalion stands at attention behind them.
JROTC cadets raise the American flag during a 9/11 remembrance ceremony held at the high school.
The principal kicks off a 9/11 ceremony at his high school. Behind him are organizers and participants of a remembrance run.
High school students walk laps to participate in a 9/11 remembrance ceremony held at the high school.
High school students walk laps to participate in a 9/11 remembrance ceremony held at the high school.
High school students walk laps to participate in a 9/11 remembrance ceremony held at the high school.
High school students walk laps to participate in a 9/11 remembrance ceremony held at the high school.
Runners run a shared 343 laps in a 9/11 remembrance ceremony held at the high school.
A firefighter in turnout gear carrying a flag walks laps to participate in a 9/11 remembrance ceremony held at the high school.
High school students sit and watch during a 9/11 remembrance ceremony held at the high school.
A few moments from this morning’s September 11 ceremony at Powhatan Middle School.
As we shared in our earlier video, members of Scouting America Troops 832 and 1833 led the flag-raising ceremony, shared the meaning of the Freedom Flag, and reflected on the significance of September 11, 2001. Eighth-grade chorus students performed the National Anthem, and invited social studies classes gathered to respectfully take part.
Twenty-five years later, we continue to remember, honor, and help the next generation understand the history of September 11.
#WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
5 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Scouting America members raise the flag during a 9/11 ceremony held in front of a middle school. A student chorus group watches.
Students listen during a 9/11 ceremony held in front of a middle school.
A student chorus group sings the national anthem during a 9/11 ceremony held in front of a middle school.
Scouting America members raise the flag during a 9/11 ceremony held in front of a middle school.
Scouting America members lead a 9/11 ceremony held in front of a middle school.
Students recite the pledge of allegiance during a 9/11 ceremony held in front of a middle school.
Students listen during a 9/11 ceremony held in front of a middle school.
Students recite the pledge of allegiance during a 9/11 ceremony held in front of a middle school.
Students recite the pledge of allegiance during a 9/11 ceremony held in front of a middle school.
Students recite the pledge of allegiance during a 9/11 ceremony held in front of a middle school.
On November 3, our community will vote on a proposed 1% local sales tax referendum for Powhatan County Public Schools.

​​This tax could generate approximately $5 million annually, depending on retail activity, with an estimated $1 million of that coming from visitors and non-residents. That revenue could support more than $60 million in debt capacity over 20 years and help fund a significant portion of the division’s identified capital needs.
Learn more and find answers to FAQs: https://www.powhatanfuture.org.

6 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Text: Proposed 1% sales tax referendum. Tuesday, November 3, 2026. $58 million in planned school capital needs. $5 million Estimated yearly revenue generated. $60 million Estimated debt capacity increase over 20 years.
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.
#WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
7 days 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.
#WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
8 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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8 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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8 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.
9 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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13 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. 🧡🖤
#WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
13 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.
🧡🖤 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
13 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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14 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.