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.
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.
14 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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15 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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15 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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15 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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19 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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19 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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20 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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20 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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21 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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21 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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21 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.
We would love to see first day photos of the PCPS students starting school today: the second half of PreK/K, Grades 7-8; and 10-12.
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22 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Image of a polaroid and school-related drawings. Text: Happy (2nd) First Day of School. August 25, 2026. We would love to see first day photos of the PCPS students starting today: the second half of PreK/K, Grades 7-8; and 10-12.
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 Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. at 4290 Anderson Highway, Powhatan, VA. The board will enter into closed session, pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A) (19) of the Code of Virginia 1950, as amended, to receive Crisis, Emergency Management, and Medical Emergency Response Plan.
23 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 Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. at 4290 Anderson Highway, Powhatan, VA. The board will enter into closed session, pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A) (19) of the Code of Virginia 1950, as amended, to receive Crisis, Emergency Management, and Medical Emergency Response Plan.
The Powhatan County Public Schools School Board recently updated its policy regarding the naming of school facilities and is seeking volunteers from each magisterial district to consider a request to name the baseball field at Powhatan Middle School.
At the August 11 meeting, the board voted unanimously to approve revisions to Policy FFA, which pertains to the naming and dedication of school buildings, fields, facilities, and portions of facilities. The policy establishes a formal process for considering naming requests, including community input and review by a citizen committee.
Under the updated policy, each School Board member will select one citizen from their district to serve on the naming committee alongside select staff members. The committee will review requests and make a recommendation to the School Board for its consideration and vote.
The School Board has already received requests from several local citizens to name the middle school’s baseball field after Ott Mullins, who served as a PCPS baseball coach for 22 years.
Powhatan residents interested in representing their magisterial district on the baseball field’s naming committee may apply by filling out the application to serve on the naming committee linked in the comments. Community members are also welcome to use the same form to share their thoughts, perspectives, and recommendations regarding the proposed dedication. Applications are due by 11:59:00 p.m. on Friday, September 4, 2026.
23 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
PCPS logo. Text: Powhatan County Public Schools Seeking Volunteers and Community Input https://forms.gle/dzPFDW6jPNMZefb29
Before school started, Powhatan Elementary welcomed VPI families for a special Meet and Greet. Preschoolers and their families had the chance to meet their teachers, explore their classrooms and school, and learn more about the VPI program. It was a wonderful opportunity to ask questions, make connections, and help our youngest learners feel ready for their first day! 🧡🖤
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23 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Two adults and three children pose for a photo at a preschool information night.
Two adults and two children pose for a photo at a preschool information night.
Two adults and two children pose for a photo at a preschool information night.
Two adults and two children pose for a photo at a preschool information night.
Two adults and two children pose for a photo at a preschool information night.
Two adults and two children pose for a photo at a preschool information night.
Two adults and two children pose for a photo at a preschool information night.
An adult and four children pose for a photo at a preschool information night.
Two adults and a child pose for a photo at a preschool information night.
Two adults and a child pose for a photo at a preschool information night.
Powhatan County Public Schools is now hiring a Special Education Teacher at Pocahontas Elementary School. Apply Now! Fast Turnaround! Click the link in the comments.
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23 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Powhatan County Public Schools is now hiring a Special Education Teacher at Pocahontas Elementary School. Apply Now! Fast Turnaround! https://powhatan.schoolspring.com
Before school started, Flat Rock Elementary welcomed incoming kindergarteners for Playdates and Popsicles, giving them a chance to visit their new school, play with future classmates, and enjoy a special treat along the way. What a fun way to help some of our youngest learners feel more at ease before their first day! 🧡🖤
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23 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Three adults and five children pose for a photo at a kindergarten welcome event.
An adult and two children pose for a photo at a kindergarten welcome event.
An adult and child pose for a photo at a kindergarten welcome event.
Two children get popsicles at a kindergarten welcome event.
Two children play with bubbles at a kindergarten welcome event.
An adult and child pose for a photo at a kindergarten welcome event.
Two adults and two children pose for a photo at a kindergarten welcome event.
An adult and child pose for a photo at a kindergarten welcome event.
An adult and child pose for a photo at a kindergarten welcome event.
Two adults and two children pose for a photo at a kindergarten welcome event.
We would love to see first-day photos of the PCPS students starting school today: the first half of PreK/K and Grades 1-5, 6, and 9. We will ask again tomorrow for first-day photos of students starting school on Tuesday.
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23 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
:Image of a polaroid and school-related drawings. Text: Happy First Day of School. August 24, 2026. We would love to see first day photos of the PCPS students starting today: the first half of PreK/K and Grades 1-5, 6, and 9.
A new school year comes with holidays, breaks, and plenty of important dates. We hope this planner will help our families plan vacations, appointments, and other activities around scheduled school days off. Planning ahead helps ensure students can be in school, ready to learn, as often as possible.
From Start to finish
Open Houses:
Tuesday, 8/18: Powhatan High School
Wednesday, 8/19: Powhatan Middle
Thursday, 8/20: All Elementary Schools
First Week of School
8/24: First Day of School for Half of PreK/K; Grades 1-5, 6 & 9
8/25: First Day of School for Other Half of PreK/K, 7-8; 10-12
8/25: Second Day of School for 1-5, 6 & 9
Graduation
Thursday, 5/27: PHS Graduation
Last Day of School
Friday, 6/4 (Half Day)

Long Weekends
Friday, 9/4 - Monday, 9/7
Friday, 10/23 - Monday, 10/26
Monday, 11/2 - Tuesday, 11/3
Friday, 2/12 - Monday, 2/15
Friday, 3/12 - Monday, 3/15
Friday, 5/28 - Monday, 5/31

Student Holidays
Friday, 9/4
Monday, 9/7
Friday, 10/23
Monday, 10/26
Monday, 11/2
Tuesday, 11/3 *Parent Teacher Conferences
Monday, 1/4
Monday, 1/18 (MLK Jr. Day)
Friday, 2/12
Monday, 2/15 *Snow Make-Up Day
Friday, 3/12
Monday, 3/15 *Snow Make-Up Day
Monday, 4/19 *Snow Make-Up Day
Friday, 5/28
Monday, 5/31 (Memorial Day)

School Breaks
Thanksgiving Break: Wednesday, 11/25 - Friday, 11/27
Winter Break: Monday, 12/21 - Monday, 1/4
Spring Break: Monday, 3/29 - Friday, 4/2
28 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
PCPS Vacation planner that gives key school days, student holidays, and student breaks for the 2026-2027 school year to help families plan better. All of the lists are written down in the post.