Looking for a career that’s both cool and rewarding? ❄️🔥 Powhatan County Public Schools is hiring an HVAC teacher to help students learn the ins and outs of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning while preparing for future careers in the trades. If you’re ready to bring the energy to the next generation of skilled professionals, visit the Careers page on the PCPS website to learn more.
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We are back to our Teacher Appreciation Week highlights with Pocahontas Elementary! The PCPS Human Resources team hosted a staff appreciation taco bar at Pocahontas Elementary in April to recognize the people who help make the school a welcoming and supportive place for students each day. While not everyone is pictured, we want to commend the hard work, care, and dedication seen across the entire staff at POCA. We’re grateful for all they do for students, families, and the school community.
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We already shared coverage from local news stations highlighting Powhatan High School’s Military Signing Day on Tuesday. As promised, we also wanted to share some photos from this special event. Military Signing Day recognized students who have chosen to serve our country through military enlistment after graduation. Surrounded by family, friends, staff, and community members, students celebrated an important milestone and the next step in their journey. We’re proud of these young men and women and grateful for their commitment to service.
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Powhatan High School celebrated Career and Workforce Development Signing Day last week to recognize students as they took the next step toward their futures. Fifteen students signed letters of intent across a variety of fields, including electricity, building trades, agriculture mechanics and fabrication, cosmetology, and JROTC. Some students committed directly to employers, while others signed with universities as part of their continued education and service plans. The event highlighted the meaningful connections students have built with employers and postsecondary opportunities as they prepare for life after graduation. PHS was also excited to welcome alumnus Nathan Poe, Class of 2019, as this year’s guest speaker. Congratulations to all of the students recognized during this special event.
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We are continuing our Teacher Appreciation Week highlights with photos of our wonderful teachers and staff at Powhatan High School. In April, our Human Resources team hosted a staff appreciation lunch at the high school, serving team members during the different lunches. While not everyone is pictured, we want to make sure the entire PHS staff knows they are appreciated. We’re grateful for the role they play in teaching, encouraging, and supporting students each day. Feel free to share some words of encouragement for them. See more photos on the division's Facebook page.
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Looking for a way to make an impact in our schools? Powhatan County Public Schools is hiring for a variety of positions across the division. Whether you’re interested in working directly with students or supporting behind the scenes, there are opportunities to be part of our team. Check out the current openings and learn more about how to apply by going to the division’s homepage and clicking on Careers.
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Powhatan County Public Schools is hiring a bookkeeper. If you’re interested in supporting our schools through financial operations, we encourage you to apply. Follow the link in the graphic or visit the PCPS homepage and click on Careers to learn more.
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We are continuing our Teacher Appreciation Week highlights with Flat Rock Elementary. Staff at Flat Rock Elementary came together for a staff appreciation lunch hosted by our Human Resources team in April. It was a chance to pause, connect, and recognize the work happening each day to support students. While not everyone is pictured, these moments reflect the care and commitment seen across the entire staff. We’re grateful for all they do for their students and school community. See more photos on the division's Facebook page.
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Teacher Appreciation Week is underway, and we are so excited to see and hear about the treats planned by our schools and parent groups to highlight the people who make our schools such special places. Knowing this week would be slammed, our Human Resources team hosted staff appreciation lunches across the division in April, treating the staff at each school along with Transportation and the Pocahontas Landmark Center. It was a small way to recognize the big impact our teachers and staff have every day. This week, we’ll be sharing photos from those visits, starting with Powhatan Middle School. We invite our community to join us in showing appreciation throughout the week.
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As technology continues to evolve, so do the questions families are asking. Join our Student Services team for this month’s Powhatan Strong: Family Connection Series session. With “Keeping Our Kids Socially & Academically Grounded in an AI World,” the session will include a presentation and time for questions, offering practical insight for supporting your child. The virtual session will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 14. The Google Meet link is on the flier or
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Mrs. Winston’s and Mrs. Garner’s seventh-grade English classes took their study of “The Outsiders” by S.E. Hinton a step further last week with a visit to the Innovation Lab. Working with Dr. Spott, students collaborated in small groups to design and build amusement parks inspired by the novel’s characters, themes, and events in the novel – helping build a deeper connection to the text through creativity and teamwork.
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Powhatan High School’s Culinary program includes a critical component called Bailey’s Café. Usually offered twice a week in late spring, every culinary class plays a role in making it happen, whether preparing food in advance or helping run the café when it is open. Pictured here, you can see Culinary 1 students cooking for and serving staff members their delicious lunches earlier this semester. Led by Mr. Robertson, the café offers students the chance to build skills in food preparation, teamwork, and customer service. Through experiences like Bailey’s Café, students can apply their learning in a real-world setting while developing skills they can carry with them beyond the classroom.
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Art, ideas, and a lot of creativity – our AP Art students are ready to share the work they’ve been creating. Fifteen Powhatan High School artists will each showcase a series of pieces built around their own personal themes. The public is invited to stop by, check out their work, and see the different directions their creativity has taken them. The AP Art Exhibition will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 14 at Powhatan War Memorial Cultural Arts & Community Center, 2375 Skaggs Road. Refreshments will be available, and Artist Awards will be announced at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free.
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Ms. Wirt’s art students at Powhatan High School stepped into the role of studio photographers during a recent creative portrait project. The classroom was transformed into multiple studio spaces where students experimented with lighting, poses, and props to create dynamic portraits. Working together, they collaborated on setups and brought their creative ideas to life behind the camera. Here you can see some behind-the-scenes images and final products.
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Powhatan Elementary has a new way to show school pride with the addition of a Spirit Rock on campus. This project came together thanks to strong community support. A big thank you to the PTO for the idea, planning, and painting, and to the team at Luck Stone for helping select and deliver the rock. The Spirit Rock will serve as a fun and lasting way to celebrate students and build excitement and school pride across the school, with more ideas already in the works.
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Fifth grades at Pocahontas Elementary found a thoughtful way to give back to staff last week. With support from Ms. Brooks and Mrs. Henderson, students created a “refresh bar” for teachers and staff as a way to show appreciation for all they do. Families donated supplies and drinks, and Chick-fil-A contributed tea to help make it possible. Staff members could also choose a tiny new pet and accompanying positive message. More than just a kind gesture, the project gave students a chance to learn about gratitude, service, and the impact of giving back to their school community.
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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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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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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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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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