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💻 Today is National IT Professionals Day! We want to thank our amazing PCPS IT team for everything they do behind the scenes – from keeping thousands of devices running to supporting staff and students every day. We couldn’t do it without you! 🙌 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan

🔢✨ Perfect Square Day is here, and Mrs. Arnett’s math students at Powhatan Middle School got on board with the occasion. Today is a Perfect Square Day – 9/16/25 - a date made entirely of perfect squares! Even the full year 2025 is a perfect square (45²). On Monday, Mrs. Arnett’s students explored the concept of perfect squares, discovering what makes this date so special, and even figuring out all 15 Perfect Square Days in 2025.
Fun fact: There is one more Perfect Square Day in 2025 – 9/25/25. After that, it won’t happen again until January 1, 2036!
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It felt natural for Mrs. DeHart to take her AP environmental science students at Powhatan High School outside earlier this month for a change of scenery. The students were prepping a study guide for their first quiz of the semester on ecosystems and biomes. #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan

Mrs. Hockaday’s third graders visited Ms. Adcock’s STEM Lab at Flat Rock Elementary for a hands-on science lesson called the Lemonade Investigation. 🍋 Students explored how different conditions, such as the temperature of water, impact how quickly lemonade mix dissolves. As part of the PAT assessment, which monitors student growth and knowledge in science, they practiced experimental procedures, investigations, and even tied in math skills through graphing. #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan

Mr. Schott’s fourth graders at Pocahontas Elementary stretched their imaginations in a recent science class discussion. 💡 They pondered what kinds of inventions they think might exist when they are adults and talked about what it really takes to be an inventor. #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan

We are back again with another installment of the Powhatan County School Board Recap. 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. The link for the September newsletter can be found in the Comments. #WeArePCPS #teampowhatan

Elementary students across PCPS took time to honor Patriot Day on Thursday. Classes took turns throughout the day visiting their flagpoles and talking about the meaning of the day. Shown here, at Flat Rock Elementary, Mr. Beberdick’s fifth graders gathered at the flagpole, while at Powhatan Elementary, Ms. Daniel’s first graders did the same. These moments of reflection helped students learn about the meaning of September 11 and why we pause to remember. #WeArePCPS #teampowhatan

Today is Patriot Day, a time to honor and remember the victims of the September 11, 2001, terror attacks. Powhatan High School held a ceremony led by the entire JROTC cadet battalion, with government and history classes attending to observe. All five members of the School Board were also present in support. Principal Mike Pierce served as emcee, speaking about the importance of the day and the reason behind the ceremony. #WeArePCPS #teampowhatan

This morning, Powhatan Middle School held a ceremony at the flagpole to remember the anniversary of the terror attacks of September 11, 2001. Boy Scout Troops 1833 and 832 led the ceremony, presenting the colors and sharing the symbolism behind the Freedom Flag. Mrs. Snyder directed the eighth-grade chorus in a moving performance of the National Anthem, while several civics classes attended to observe. #WeArePCPS #teampowhatan

Mrs. Morin’s fourth graders at Pocahontas Elementary put math into action by creating bar graphs. 📊 The class took a survey of students’ favorite ice cream flavors, then used the results to build bar graphs to visualize the data. 🍦 The winning flavor? Bubblegum! 🍬 #WeArePCPS #teampowhatan

Mr. Cook’s ACA Government students at Powhatan High School are bringing civics to life through a unit on local government. On Tuesday night, the class attended the School Board meeting to observe how the board operates, what issues are being discussed, and how citizens can participate. Students are also preparing to attend a Board of Supervisors meeting, compare the two, and then email their representatives with questions that came from their observations. Through these experiences, they’ll see firsthand how local government works and the real impact its decisions have on daily life. #WeArePCPS #teampowhatan

In Mrs. Dewey’s second grade class at Flat Rock Elementary, vocabulary came to life through a recent storytime. 📖✨ Before reading “Spoon” by Amy Krouse Rosenthal, students learned new words that would appear in the story. As they read, Mrs. Dewey paused to make sure everyone understood the new vocabulary words, and how they fit into the context of the book. #WeArePCPS #teampowhatan

On Monday, the PCPS cohort of National Board Certified Teachers and Candidates gathered to review information and guidelines for the year. The cohort includes six accomplished National Board Certified Teachers who serve as coaches, along with 13 teachers awaiting their score release in December. We are proud of their dedication to professional growth and to strengthening teaching and learning across our schools. #WeArePCPS #teampowhatan

Powhatan Middle School recently celebrated its first Yearbook Commitment Ceremony! 📸✍️ After seven years as a club, yearbook is now an official class led by Ms. Johnson. School and central office administrators joined students for the event, highlighting what a milestone this is for the award-winning program. Students received fun goodie bags and pledged their dedication to creating a book that truly captures their school year, because, as Ms. Johnson reminded them, a yearbook is a love letter to your school. 🧡 #WeArePCPS #teampowhatan

September is Attendance Awareness Month! 🌟 Every school day matters. Research shows that as early as kindergarten, poor attendance is linked to lower achievement in reading and math. In fact, one missed day can equal 2.5 days lost in math and 1.5 days lost in reading. Let’s keep encouraging our students to show up, build strong habits, and succeed! #WeArePCPS #teampowhatan

Back-to-school means back to Chromebooks! 💻 Our IT team worked hard in the first weeks of school to assign thousands of devices across the division. A big thank-you also goes to the many school staff members who supported the process. The collaboration across schools and departments was outstanding. #WeArePCPS #teampowhatan

Powhatan High School JROTC cadets had a busy weekend serving the community with pride and precision. They presented the Colors at a soccer season opener and again at the Relay for Life of Central Virginia event at the River City Sportsplex. What an incredible way to represent PCPS and engage with our community! #WeArePCPS #teampowhatan

In the first week of school, students in Mrs. Hazelwood’s Cosmetology II Honors class at Powhatan High School were already earning certifications! ✂️ After completing their chapter on infection control, the students became certified in Barbicide (cleaning, disinfecting, sterilization) and Be Healthy (personal health and hygiene). It was a strong start to a year of professional skills and hands-on learning! #WeArePCPS #teampowhatan

🌟 Thinking ahead to high school? 🌟
Join us for Non-Traditional High School Options Night on Sept. 23 at Powhatan Middle School.
Meet representatives from Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School, Appomattox Regional Governor’s School, CodeRVA High School, and the Powhatan HS/Reynolds Community College Advanced College Academy.
Learn about programs, applications, and opportunities beyond the traditional high school path. Applications are limited to current 8th graders enrolled in Algebra 1, but the information night is open to students in grades 5–8 and their families. *
Applications open: Oct. 1 on the PCPS website
Application deadline: Dec. 1
* Private and homeschool families seeking applications will need to schedule an appointment with Ms. Antone to come to Powhatan Middle School and provide proof of residency for their student’s application to be verified and accepted.

On Wednesday, Ms. Thompson’s 4th graders at Flat Rock Elementary dove into a hands-on science lesson about water and pollution. 💧 Using a model to represent the Chesapeake Bay, students took part in an interactive story showing how, as populations grow and resource use changes, pollution builds up in our waterways. The activity was a vivid reminder that we’re all part of the problem – and the solution. Students wrapped up by discussing ways we can each conserve resources and reduce pollution, trash, and water waste every day. #WeArePCPS #teampowhatan