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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2 months 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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2 months 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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2 months 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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2 months 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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2 months 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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2 months 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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2 months 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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2 months 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.
2 months 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.
2 months 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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2 months 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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2 months 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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2 months 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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2 months 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
2 months 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.
Pocahontas Elementary School’s newest students got a little preview of what’s ahead at Popsicles with Playmates last week! Our future kindergarteners played on the playground with future classmates, met teachers and staff members, enjoyed a popsicle treat, and even got to take a ride on a school bus. 🚌
We can’t wait to welcome these little ones to Pocahontas Elementary next week! 🧡🖤
Kindergarten and preschool families for all schools: Don’t forget that the first day of school is split by last name to help our youngest students ease into the school year. Half of our students will attend on Monday, August 24, and the other half will attend on Tuesday, August 25. Families should check their school’s back-to-school information for their assigned day.
Then, on Wednesday, August 26, all students will attend.
We’re almost there! 🎉
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2 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Two rising kindergarteners meet a lizard sitting on a teacher's shoulder.
Two adults take a photo with a rising kindergartener and an older child at a kindergarten welcome event.
An adult takes a photo with a rising kindergartener and an older child at a kindergarten welcome event.
Two adults take a photo with three children at a kindergarten welcome event.
A rising kindergartener gets a popsicle from PTO members.
Two adults take a photo with three children at a kindergarten welcome event.
An adult takes a photo with a rising kindergartener at a kindergarten welcome event.
An adult takes a photo with a rising kindergartener at a kindergarten welcome event.
Two rising kindergarteners pose for a photo in front of a bus.
An adult and child enter a bus for a ride at a kindergarten welcome event.
Good morning PCPS Community. The Powhatan County School Board Recap for last week’s School Board meetings is ready to view. It also includes an entry about the emergency called special meeting held Monday. 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 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
PCPS logo. Text: School Board Recap. Catching up on last week's board meeting
Notice of a Special Emergency School Board Meeting
The Powhatan County School Board will hold a special-called emergency meeting on Monday, August 17, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. at Powhatan High School, 1800 Judes Ferry Road,
Powhatan, VA. (Room A116) The board will meet to vote on changes to the course selection guide to address a staffing shortage at Powhatan High School.
3 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Text: Notice of a Special Emergency School Board Meeting The Powhatan County School Board will hold a special-called emergency meeting on Monday, August 17, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. at Powhatan High School, 1800 Judes Ferry Road, Powhatan, VA. (Room A116) The board will meet to vote on changes to the course selection guide to address a staffing shortage at Powhatan High School.

PCPS Open House nights will be held this week, and we are so excited to see our families walking our school halls again. Here is the schedule for the open house nights:
Powhatan High School
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
4:30-6:30 p.m.
* Powhatan Middle School
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Last names A-K: 4:00-5:15 p.m. and Last names L-Z: 5:15-6:30 p.m.
* Flat Rock Elementary School
Thursday, August 20, 2026
• ESCE Open House: 3:00-4:00 p.m.
• Kindergarten Orientation: 4:00 p.m. (starts in the cafeteria)
• New Student Orientation for Grades 1-5: 5:00-5:30 p.m.
• Open House for returning students in Grades 1-5: 5:00-7:00 p.m.
* Pocahontas Elementary School
Thursday, August 20, 2026
• Kindergarten Orientation in classrooms: 4:00 p.m.
• New Student Orientation for Grades 1-5 in the cafeteria: 5:00 p.m.
• Open House & Supply Drop for Students in Grades 1-5 in classrooms: 5:00-7:00 p.m.
* Powhatan Elementary School
Thursday, August 20, 2026
• VPI 3 and 4 Open House: 3:00-4:00 p.m.
• Kindergarten Orientation: 4:00-5:00 p.m. (starts in cafeteria)
• New Student Orientation for Grades 1-5 in the cafeteria: 5:00-5:30 p.m.
• Returning Students Open House (Grades 1-5) 5:30-7:00 p.m.

3 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
PCPS open house nights 2026 schedule, which is also written out in the post.
Please give a warm welcome to the newest members of Powhatan County Public Schools! 🧡🖤
Our new teachers and librarians spent Monday through Wednesday getting to know PCPS, meeting school and division leaders, connecting with their mentors, and learning all they need to get ready for the year ahead.
And they didn’t just sit through training! They started their first day by taking a school bus tour of our beautiful county. They also got into their schools and classrooms, started preparing their spaces, and began making plans for welcoming their students.
We’re excited to have this talented group joining Team Powhatan. Welcome! 👋
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3 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A large group of people pose outside around a giant LOVE sign.
A large group of people pose outside around a giant LOVE sign.
Three new staff members pose for a photo wearing flamingo sunglasses.
A new staff member poses with a school bus-themed First Day of School photo prop.
A new staff member poses with a school bus-themed First Day of School photo prop.
A new staff member poses with a school bus-themed First Day of School photo prop.
An assistant principal acting as a tour guide talks to new staff members on the county courthouse lawn during a county tour.
A group of people talk after a meeting.
A large group of new teachers sit through orientation with existing staff members.
A group of new teachers sit through orientation with existing staff members.