Students in Mrs. Long’s dual enrollment English 12 classes at Powhatan High School recently spent SPEAR time hearing a special presentation on using college databases from a Reynolds Community College librarian. The visit helped students strengthen their research skills, which is an essential part of their college-level coursework. 📚🧡 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
24 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A woman at a podium speaks to a classroom full of students.
A woman at a podium speaks to a classroom full of students.
A woman at a podium speaks to a classroom full of students.
Kindergarteners in Mrs. Renaud’s class at Pocahontas Elementary, with help from Mrs. Rowe, spent time working through stations to reinforce key literacy and math skills. From heart words and journals to counting and “roll and read” activities, students practiced important concepts in hands-on ways. 🧡 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
24 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
An adult helps kindergarteners working at a literacy station.
Students participate in math and literacy stations in a class.
Students participate in a math station in class.
An adult helps kindergarteners working at a math station.
An adult helps kindergarteners working at a literacy station.
🔬 At Powhatan High School, students in Mrs. Stump and Miss Adams’ Ecology class recently practiced their observation and inference skills by dissecting owl pellets, uncovering bones like skulls, scapulas, and even a spinal column. From their findings, students made inferences about where the owl may have lived and what it had eaten. #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
28 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students dissect owl pellets in ecology class.
Students dissect owl pellets in ecology class.
Students dissect owl pellets in ecology class.
A student dissects owl pellets in ecology class.
Students dissect owl pellets in ecology class.
✨ Love working with little learners? Powhatan County Public Schools is hiring a VPI Teacher for 3-year-olds! 🧡 Join us in helping our youngest students grow, explore, and shine. Must hold a valid Virginia teaching license. Apply today at on the PCPS website. #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
29 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
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Watershed program receives statewide award
POWHATAN, VA – Powhatan County Public Schools (PCPS) is proud to announce that its Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience (MWEE) has been named a 2025 Virginia Association of Counties (VACo) Achievement Award winner. This award recognizes innovative programs that make a lasting impact in communities across the Commonwealth.
Since 2018, the MWEE program has engaged all fourth-grade students – about 350 each year – in a two-day outdoor learning experience at Fighting Creek Park. The annual MWEE event for the 2025-2026 school year will occur this fall.
What makes this initiative unique is its peer-led model: Powhatan High School students from AP Environmental Science and Ecology classes serve as instructors.
Through hands-on science stations, fourth graders explore watershed health, human impacts on ecosystems, and environmental stewardship, while their high school mentors develop leadership, confidence, and communication skills.
This impactful experience is made possible through strong partnerships with the Powhatan Extension Office, Monacan Soil and Water Conservation District, James River Master Naturalists, Master Gardeners, and the Virginia Department of Forestry.
PCPS extends a special thank-you to Mrs. Stump and Mrs. DeHart for preparing high school students to lead this award-winning program.
PCPS is proud that the MWEE program reflects the division’s Strategic Plan by advancing Academic Excellence through authentic, hands-on learning and strengthening Family and Community Engagement through meaningful partnerships.
PHOTOS: Photos were taken during the 2024 MWEE event in Fighting Creek Park.
29 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students participate in a biocube activity in a park.
Students learn about animal tracks.
Students learn about animal tracks.
High school students teach about watersheds.
A high school student talks to younger students about trees.
A high school student talks to younger students about trees.
Fifth graders in Ms. McArtan’s class at Flat Rock Elementary recently enjoyed snack time with a good book. 📖 As their teacher read aloud, a couple of students even helped act out the actions in the story, making reading time interactive and fun! 🧡 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
about 1 month ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A class listens to their teacher read a book while two students act out the story.
A class listens to their teacher read a book while two students act out the story.
Students listen to their teacher read a book.
A class listens to their teacher read a book while two students act out the story.
A class listens to their teacher read a book while two students act out the story.
Fourth graders across Powhatan County Public Schools have been starting their watershed unit with support from STEM coach Mrs. Adcock. 🌊 At Pocahontas Elementary, Mrs. Morin’s class and later Mr. Covais’ class joined Mrs. Adcock at her demonstration tables to begin learning about the importance of a healthy watershed. The lessons also serve as a precursor to the division’s Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience (MWEE) later this month. 🧡 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
about 1 month ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
An adult uses a demonstration board to teach a group of students about watersheds.
An adult uses a demonstration board to teach a group of students about watersheds.
An adult uses a demonstration board to teach a group of students about watersheds.
An adult uses a demonstration board to teach a group of students about watersheds.
An adult uses a demonstration board to teach a group of students about watersheds.
An adult uses a demonstration board to teach a group of students about watersheds.
An adult uses a demonstration board to teach a group of students about watersheds.
Powhatan County Public Schools would like to share an important update regarding the structure of School Board meetings.
Until now, the board has held two separate monthly meetings: a workshop session at 4:00 p.m. used primarily for closed session items and a regular business meeting at 6:00 p.m. Beginning with the October 14, 2025, meeting, the board will move to a single combined meeting format.
The meeting will begin at 4:00 p.m. with time reserved for closed session (from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., unless otherwise noted). At 6:00 p.m., the board will reconvene in open session and continue with the remainder of the meeting.
This change is intended to improve transparency, clarity, and the overall flow of the School Board’s work. With one meeting instead of two, the agenda will use an improved structure designed to make it easier to follow discussions and decisions.
Agendas will continue to be posted the Thursday before each regular Tuesday meeting, and moving forward there will also be a single YouTube recording of the meeting, which we hope will reduce confusion.
We appreciate your attention to this change and your continued engagement with the important work of the School Board.
about 1 month ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
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Powhatan High School students in Mr. Beasley’s engineering class put their designs to the test earlier this month! ⚙️ They built wind turbines and used a wind tunnel to measure how many volts their creations could generate – a hands-on way to combine problem-solving, design, and real-world application. 🧡 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
about 1 month ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students build wind turbines in engineering class.
A teacher watches students build wind turbines.
Students build wind turbines in engineering class.
Students build wind turbines in engineering class.
Students build wind turbines in engineering class.
Students build and test wind turbines in engineering class.
Students build and test wind turbines in engineering class.
Students build wind turbines in engineering class.
First graders in Ms. Wood’s class at Flat Rock Elementary explored depth during Mrs. Kunka’s art lesson. 🖌️ Students created fish paintings with seaweed in the foreground and background, helping them see how layering adds dimension to their artwork. 🧡 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
about 1 month ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Children paint fish paintings in art class.
Children paint fish paintings in art class.
Children paint fish paintings in art class.
A child paints a fish painting in art class.
Children paint fish paintings in art class.
Children paint fish paintings in art class.
Children paint fish paintings in art class.
Children paint fish paintings in art class.
A child paints a fish painting in art class.
Children paint fish paintings in art class.
Powhatan Middle School students who completed the summer reading challenge were treated to a sweet reward earlier this month – an ice cream sandwich sundae party! 🍨📚 The fun doesn’t stop there: students can look forward to monthly reading challenges throughout the year. 🧡 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
about 1 month ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Two adults serve students ice cream sundaes.
Two adults serve a student an ice cream sundae.
Two adults serve a student an ice cream sundae.
Two adults pose with an ice cream sundae.
Two adults serve a student an ice cream sundae.
Two adults serve a student an ice cream sundae.
🌟 Astronomy students at Powhatan High School got creative during a Constellation Exploration Stations Project in the library. 🔭They explored how ancient cultures looked to the night sky, finding patterns that became constellations. These star maps weren’t just stories – they served as calendars for agriculture and guides for navigation and trade, helping early civilizations survive and evolve. 🌃 ✨ #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
about 1 month ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students in a library participate in a constellation station project.
Image from a constellation station.
Students in a library participate in a constellation station project.
Students in a library participate in a constellation station project.
Students in a library participate in a constellation station project.
Students in a library participate in a constellation station project.
Students in a library participate in a constellation station project.
Students in a library participate in a constellation station project.
Students in a library participate in a constellation station project.
Students in a library participate in a constellation station project.

Earlier this month, Powhatan Middle School showed off its school spirit with a fun-filled Spirit Week! Students dressed to match each day’s theme, including Camo Day, Jersey Day, Twin Day, Grade Color Wars, and, of course, Powhatan Spirit Day—rocking orange and black with pride. 🧡🖤 Check out these photos of students embracing Camo Day attire in fun ways. #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan

about 1 month ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A large group of students pose for a photo showing off attire for Camo Day.
A large group of students pose for a photo showing off attire for Camo Day.
A large group of students pose for a photo showing off attire for Camo Day.
Two students pose for a photo showing off attire for Camo Day.
A small group of students pose for a photo showing off attire for Camo Day.
The Powhatan County School Board will hold a closed session meeting on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. at 4290 Anderson Highway, Powhatan, VA. The board will enter into closed session, pursuant of Section 2.2-3711(A)(8) of the Code of Virginia 1950, as amended, to consult legal counsel regarding the Pocahontas Landmark Center.
about 1 month ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Text that reads: The Powhatan County School Board will hold a closed session meeting on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 3:00 P.m. at 4290 Anderson Highway, Powhatan, VA. The board will enter into closed session, pursuant of Section 2.2-3711(A)(8) of the Code of Virginia 1950, as amended, to consult legal counsel regarding the Pocahontas Landmark Center.
📚🍌 Who needs bananas when you’ve got BOOKS? The new Minion book drop at Flat Rock Elementary has arrived, and it’s hungry for stories! 🟡💙 Third graders in Ms. Waller’s class were all smiles as they fed it its very first reads. 🧡 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
about 1 month ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Two students feed books to a Minion-themed library book drop.
Every day in class is a step toward the future. 📚✨ Strong attendance builds the consistency and skills students need to succeed in Career and College Readiness programs and beyond. We love having our students in class!🧡 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
about 1 month ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Photo of adult holding child's hand in background. PCPS logo. Text that reads: September 2025 ATTENDANCE WORKS Good attendance improves access to Career and College Readiness programs. WE LOVE HAVING YOU IN CLASS
We couldn’t help it. We love parachute day! First graders in Mrs. Ingalsbe’s and Mrs. Durrbeck’s classes at Flat Rock Elementary had a blast with Mr. Ellison and Ms. Leslie in a recent P.E. class as they worked together, moved, and laughed their way through fun parachute activities. 🧡 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
about 1 month ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students and their P.E. teachers play with a large rainbow parachute.
Students and their P.E. teachers play with a large rainbow parachute.
Students and their P.E. teachers play with a large rainbow parachute.
Students and their P.E. teachers play with a large rainbow parachute.
Students and their P.E. teachers play with a large rainbow parachute.
Students and their P.E. teachers play with a large rainbow parachute.
Students and their P.E. teachers play with a large rainbow parachute.
Students and their P.E. teachers play with a large rainbow parachute.
Students and their P.E. teachers play with a large rainbow parachute.
Students in Mrs. Hazelwood’s Cosmetology II class at Powhatan High School recently practiced their permanent waving skills with a fun mohawk perm style. ✂️ 🧡 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
about 1 month ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students use cosmetology model heads to practice perms.
A student uses a cosmetology model head to practice perms.
A student uses a cosmetology model head to practice perms.
A student uses a cosmetology model head to practice perms.
Kindergarteners in Mrs. Cable’s class at Powhatan Elementary practiced letter formation in a fun and memorable way – with shaving cream! The activity is a little messy but helped students strengthen fine motor skills while making learning hands-on and exciting. 🧡 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
about 1 month ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students practice writing their letters using shaving cream on a desk.
Students practice writing their letters using shaving cream on a desk.
Students practice writing their letters using shaving cream on a desk.
Students practice writing their letters using shaving cream on a desk.
Students practice writing their letters using shaving cream on a desk.
Students practice writing their letters using shaving cream on a desk.
A student practices writing letters using shaving cream on a desk.
Students practice writing their letters using shaving cream on a desk.
Students practice writing their letters using shaving cream on a desk.
Sixth graders in Mrs. Wasosky’s U.S. History I class at Powhatan Middle School recently took their learning to the Innovation Lab with Dr. Spott. Students demonstrated their knowledge of indigenous homes in what is now the United States by using materials to create their own representations. 🧡 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
about 1 month ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students in an classroom build indigenous homes.
Students in an classroom build indigenous homes.
Students in an classroom build indigenous homes.
A student in an classroom builds an indigenous home.
Students in an classroom build indigenous homes.
Students in an classroom build indigenous homes.
Students in an classroom build indigenous homes.
Students in an classroom build indigenous homes.
A student in an classroom builds an indigenous home.
Students in an classroom build indigenous homes.