Powhatan High School's National Technical Honor Society held its fall induction ceremony in November, welcoming 31 new members into the organization. The special evening included remarks from PCPS Career and Workforce Development Coordinator Kathryn Garrett and a traditional candle-lighting ceremony.
Founded in 1984, NTHS recognizes the accomplishments of students in career and technical education and supports them as they develop the skills needed for successful careers in today’s global workforce. Its core pillars – career development, recognition, leadership, and service – were highlighted throughout the event. A reception followed the ceremony as families, staff, and friends celebrated the newest inductees. A special thank you to PHS JROTC cadets for presenting the colors. 🧡🖤
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2 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A group of students holding certificates pose on a stage at a National Technical Honor Society induction ceremony.
A group of students take a pledge at a National Technical Honor Society induction ceremony.
JROTC cadets present the colors during a National Technical Honor Society induction ceremony.
Inductees recite the Pledge of Allegiance during a National Technical Honor Society induction ceremony.
An officer welcomes an inductee during a National Technical Honor Society induction ceremony.
An officer welcomes an inductee during a National Technical Honor Society induction ceremony.
An officer welcomes an inductee during a National Technical Honor Society induction ceremony.
An officer welcomes an inductee during a National Technical Honor Society induction ceremony.
Adults welcome an inductee during a National Technical Honor Society induction ceremony.
Adults welcome an inductee during a National Technical Honor Society induction ceremony.
The second-grade team at Powhatan Elementary wrapped up a two-week study of the Powhatan, Lakota, and Pueblo tribes with a hands-on “Native American Museum” for families and friends right before Thanksgiving break. Students showed off what they learned by creating models like teepees and canoes, building artifacts, and sharing artwork they made with Ms. Webster in art class. The museum proved to be a fun and highly educational experience for the entire school community. 🧡🖤 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
2 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A child poses for a photo at a class's Native American Museum.
A child presents work at a class's Native American Museum.
Adults and children observe work on display for a class's Native American Museum.
An adult and child observe work on display for a class's Native American Museum.
An adult and child observe work on display for a class's Native American Museum.
A child poses for a photo at a class's Native American Museum.
Adults and children observe work on display for a class's Native American Museum.
Adults and children observe work on display for a class's Native American Museum.
Children make crafts for a class's Native American Museum.
An adult and child observe work on display for a class's Native American Museum.
Powhatan County Public Schools is committed to supporting the well-being of our students, families, and community. As part of our Powhatan Strong: Family Connection Series, we are partnering with Goochland Powhatan Community Services to offer a free virtual course on Suicide Prevention: Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR).
This training will provide participants with the skills to recognize the common causes and warning signs of suicidal behavior and how to get help for someone in crisis. Attendees will learn how to appropriately Question, Persuade, and Refer someone who may be experiencing suicidal thoughts.
The course will be held virtually on December 15, 2025, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Space is limited to 30 participants.
Please use the QR code in the graphic or the link in the comments to register.
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3 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Text that reads: Powhatan Strong: Family Connection Series Suicide Prevention: Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR). PCPS is partnering with Goochland Powhatan Community services to host a course on Suicide Prevention. The course will teach you to recognize common causes of suicidal behavior and warning signs of suicide, as well as how to get help for someone in crisis. You will learn how to appropriately Question, Persuade, and Refer someone who may be suicidal. FREE. Virtual Course. December 15, 2025. 5:00pm-6:30 pm. MAX LIMIT of 30 people can attend this course. Please Sign-up using the QR Code below or use the link: https://forms.gle/1TDkkncUix8tVMQF8.
Pocahontas Elementary held a Stuff’d Pals Reading Buddy Fundraiser earlier this semester to support reading and raise money for big projects like cafeteria and gym improvements, classroom initiatives, and student and staff celebrations. Students who raised at least $50 earned a special reward: choosing their very own Stuff’d Pal and watching it come to life at a celebration event. 🧡🖤 These photos capture the special moment when some of the students picked out their new reading buddies and saw them stuffed right before their eyes. #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
3 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students compare stuffed animals they earned in a fundraiser.
A child poses with a stuffed animal earned in a fundraiser.
Students watch an adult stuff new stuffed animals.
Students pose with a stuffed animal earned in a fundraiser.
Students watch an adult stuff new stuffed animals.
Students pose with a stuffed animal earned in a fundraiser.
A child poses with a stuffed animal earned in a fundraiser.
A class poses with stuffed animals earned in a fundraiser.
Students pose with a stuffed animal earned in a fundraiser.
A child poses with a stuffed animal earned in a fundraiser.
PCPS wishes all of our Powhatan families a Happy Thanksgiving. Whether you are staying home or traveling this holiday weekend, we hope you stay safe, restful, and happy.
#WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
3 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Autumn graphics. Text that reads: PCPS wishes everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. May your day be filled with gratitude and happiness.
We think we are getting the last of the Halloween-related photos out. At the end of last month, Powhatan High School held a SpookFest in the library over two days during Spear time. The fabulous event included nail painting, horror book bingo, button making, a haunted makerspace walk, and more. We loved seeing the high schoolers enjoying these spooky activities. #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
3 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Four teens pose for a photo at a high school spookfest.
Five teens pose for a photo at a high school spookfest.
Teens make buttons at a high school spookfest.
Students play horror book Bingo at a high school spookfest.
Teens make buttons at a high school spookfest.
Two teens pose for a photo at a high school spookfest.
Five teens pose for a photo at a high school spookfest.
Two teens pose for a photo at a high school spookfest.
Two teens pose for a photo at a high school spookfest.
Three teens pose for a photo at a high school spookfest.
Let’s clear out one holiday before we roll into the next! 🎃(Sorry, but sometimes it takes a minute to get through all these photos.) Back in October, Powhatan High School hosted a fantastic Trunk or Treat, and our community showed up. Huge thanks to all the PHS clubs who decorated trunks, handed out candy, planned activities, and made the evening such a fun, welcoming event for local families. 🧡🖤 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
3 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A group of teens give candy to a child in costume.
A child gets candy at a trunk or treat station.
Two adults and three children pose for a photo at a trunk or treat event.
Two adults and a child pose for a photo at a trunk or treat event.
A group of children pose for a photo at a trunk or treat event.
A group of teens pose for a photo at a trunk or treat event.
A child plays a game at a trunk or treat event.
A group of teens pose for a photo at a trunk or treat event.
Children play an activity booth a photo at a trunk or treat event.
A group of teens pose for a photo at a trunk or treat event.
After fourth graders at Powhatan Elementary studied elements of drama in reading, what better way to review for their Jamestown test than a reader’s theater skit? Mrs. Williams and Mrs. Easter collaborated with the art teacher (Mrs. Webster) to create costumes, and the students loved bringing the Jamestown settlement of 1607 to life with this cross curricular activity! #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan

3 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A large group of students in costume pose for a group photo.
A large group of students in costume pose for a group photo.
A student in costume performs in a Jamestown reader’s theater skit.
Students in costume perform in a Jamestown reader’s theater skit.
Teachers in costume in connection with a Jamestown reader’s theater skit lesson.
Students in costume perform in a Jamestown reader’s theater skit.
Students in costume perform in a Jamestown reader’s theater skit.
Students in costume perform in a Jamestown reader’s theater skit.
A student in costume performs in a Jamestown reader’s theater skit.
Students in costume perform in a Jamestown reader’s theater skit.

Mrs. Peyton’s Intro to Film students at Powhatan High School dove into the history of animation earlier this semester and brought it to life themselves. 🎬✨ After studying how early animators created the illusion of motion, students built zoetropes, a classic optical device that uses a spinning cylinder and sequential images to make still pictures move. 🧡🖤#WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan

3 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A student builds a zoetrope in an intro to film class.
Students build zoetropes in an intro to film class.
Students build zoetropes in an intro to film class.
Students build zoetropes in an intro to film class.
A student builds a zoetrope in an intro to film class.
A student builds a zoetrope in an intro to film class.
Students build zoetropes in an intro to film class.
Inside view of a zoetrope.
A student builds a zoetrope in an intro to film class.
Students build zoetropes in an intro to film class.
Powhatan Middle School celebrated their Students of the Quarter earlier this month. Teachers nominated students that stood out for work ethic, positive attitude, being helpful to others as well as other amazing qualities. Students gathered with the teachers that nominated them for a celebration in the library complete with certificates, balloons, and of course, ice cream! #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
3 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A group of students pose for a group photo.
A student accepts a student of the quarter award in an informal ceremony in a library.
A student accepts a student of the quarter award in an informal ceremony in a library.
A student accepts a student of the quarter award in an informal ceremony in a library.
A student accepts a student of the quarter award in an informal ceremony in a library.
A student accepts a student of the quarter award in an informal ceremony in a library.
A student accepts a student of the quarter award in an informal ceremony in a library.
We know many of our staff and families may be looking for fun ideas to do during the upcoming breaks, so we wanted to share this free opportunity, which will be available through next year. The link is in the comments. '

The Virginia Department of Education is proud to announce the Virginia 250 Passport in partnership with the VA250 Commission and supported by the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC). In 2026, the United States marks its 250th anniversary. This historic milestone – extraordinary in our lifetimes – provides the ideal moment to come together, better understand our shared past, and renew our commitment to the pursuit of A More Perfect Union.
In partnership, the Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC), Colonial Williamsburg, George Washington’s Mount Vernon, Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, Virginia Tourism Corporation, and the Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission created the Virginia 250 Passport.
This commemorative passport is a history travel guide, discount book, and 250th keepsake! From November 11, 2025, through December 31, 2026, participants can collect unique stamps at 70 history sites and museums across the Commonwealth, receive special pricing on admission, and enter to win prizes. Passports are available at no cost at the VMHC and select locations across the state.
3 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Promotional books advertising the Virginia 250 Passport program.
It took us a little while to get these posted, but we hope they were worth the wait. Flat Rock Elementary School’s Fall Festival brought out big smiles, fun activities, and a great sense of community. 🎃🍂🎉 Thanks to everyone who helped make it such a memorable day for our students and families. 🧡🖤 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
3 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Children play in an activity at a fall festival.
Two adults and two children pose for a photo at a fall festival.
Two adults and a child pose for a photo at a fall festival.
Three children pose for a photo at a fall festival.
A child plays a game with three adults at a fall festival.
Two adults and two children pose for a photo at a fall festival.
An adult and child pose for a photo at a fall festival.
An adult and child pose for a photo at a fall festival.
Children play in an activity at a fall festival.
Two adults and two children pose for a photo at a fall festival.
As we head into the holiday week, we want to wish all of our PCPS families a very Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃 Remember, schools will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 26 through Friday, Nov. 28, and classes will resume on Monday, Dec. 1. We hope everyone enjoys a restful, gratitude-filled break with family and friends. 🧡🖤
#WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
3 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
pumpkin graphics. Text that reads: Wishing our PCPS Families a Happy THanksgiving. Powhatan County Public Schools will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 26 to Friday, Nov. 28. Classes will resume on Monday, Dec. 1.
Fridays at Powhatan High School come with a little extra joy thanks to the Coffee Train! 🚂☕ Hot chocolate, coffee, and sweet treats delivered right to teachers and staff in their classrooms or work areas? That’s the kind of Friday pick-me-up we love. An added bonus: students greet everyone and help take and fulfill the orders, building real-world skills while brightening everyone’s day.🧡🖤 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
3 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students serve hot chocolate or coffee to school staff in a coffee train.
Students serve hot chocolate or coffee to school staff in a coffee train.
Students serve hot chocolate or coffee to school staff in a coffee train.
An adult and student pose for a photo along with a coffee cart.
An adult and three students pose for a photo along with a coffee cart.
An adult and student prepare a drink at a coffee cart.
An adult and student pose for a photo along with a coffee cart.
Students serve hot chocolate or coffee to school staff in a coffee train.
Powhatan High School’s JROTC cadets recently visited Flat Rock Elementary to share important Holiday Fire Safety tips with some of our younger students. Each year, the cadets create a different service-learning project. This year, 14 cadets worked in teams to design their own fire safety presentations and deliver them during Resource classes. We love seeing our older students lead, teach, and give back in meaningful ways. 🧡🖤 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
3 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A group of cadets pose for a photo with a fire safety presentation display.
Students work on fire safety escape plans.
A group of students listen to a fire safety presentation given by JROTC cadets.
A group of students listen to a fire safety presentation given by JROTC cadets.
A group of students listen to a fire safety presentation given by JROTC cadets.
JROTC cadets help students work on fire safety escape plans.
Students work on fire safety escape plans.
Students work on fire safety escape plans.
A group of students listen to a fire safety presentation given by JROTC cadets.
A group of students listen to a fire safety presentation given by JROTC cadets.
Get ready for a night of mystery, music, and all-around fun! 🎤🎭 Join us Tuesday night at 7 p.m. in the Powhatan High School auditorium for Masked Singer: Teacher Edition – where our own staff take the stage in full disguise. Come cheer on your favorites and try to guess who’s behind the mask. You might be surprised! Tickets are $5 at the door. All proceeds support our multi–grand champion, nationally ranked Choral Program. #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
3 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
People and theater graphics. Text that reads: Masked Singer. Teacher Edition. Who's Behind the Mask. November 18th In the PHS Auditorium At 7 pm. Come out and support our multi grand champion, Nationally Ranked Choral Program! Join us for a night of mystery, music, and fun as our very own teachers take the stage in full disguise. Guess who's singing and cheer them on. You might be surprised who's behind the mask! Questions: michael.bell@powhatan.k12.va.us
Twenty-five Powhatan Middle School students recently auditioned for All-District Chorus, and we’re proud of every single one of them! 🎶 Fifteen students were selected and will take the stage at the All-District Chorus Concert in February. #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
3 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A group of students in matching shirts sit together in an auditorium.
A group of students in matching shirts sit together in an auditorium.
First graders at Pocahontas Elementary recently got creative with their favorite stuffed animals! 🧸 As part of this fun literacy lesson, the students brought in a stuffie, drew a picture of it, and brainstormed adjectives to describe it. Those adjectives were then used in a follow-up descriptive writing assignment. What a wonderful way to practice writing and vocabulary while highlighting their favorite stuffies. #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
3 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students use a stuffie they brought to school for a writing assignment.
Students use a stuffie they brought to school for a writing assignment.
Students use a stuffie they brought to school for a writing assignment.
Students use a stuffie they brought to school for a writing assignment.
A student shows a stuffie he brought to school.
Students use a stuffie they brought to school for a writing assignment.
A teacher explains an assignment to students sitting on the floor.
Students use a stuffie they brought to school for a writing assignment.
A student shows a stuffie he brought to school.
A student shows a stuffie she brought to school.
Jackson and Alex Fife, two creative students at Powhatan Middle School, recently shared their love of 3D- building with a special gift for their peers. Through their family nonprofit, Fife’s Fun with Filament, they used 3-D printers to create 125 fidgets – 25 for each PCPS school – to help students manage stress and stay focused. The donation was presented during ACCT with Principal Colin Innes, Superintendent Beth Teigen, and School Board Chair Susan Smith in attendance. 🧡 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
3 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Three adults and two students pose for a photo during a fidget spinner donation.
Two children sell fidget spinners at an outdoor market.
Three adults and a student speak during a fidget spinner donation.
Two children sell fidget spinners at an outdoor market.
Two adults and a student speak during a fidget spinner donation.
At Tuesday night's meeting, the School Board recognized the winners of the seven Classroom Innovation Grants awarded this year by the Powhatan Education Foundation (PEF). These grants, which total $16,168.99 this year, support creative projects that enrich instruction, spark student curiosity, and strengthen connections with our community.

Grant Recipients:

* Loren Jacobs, Powhatan High School, $1,888.99 for “Touch & Learn: An Interactive Display to Ignite Curiosity in High School.”

* Kelly Terry, Flat Rock Elementary, $2,775 for “Take a Future View Into Immersive Digital Learning with ViewSonic Interactive ViewBoards.”

* Libbey Kitten, Instructional Specialist – Science, $2,000 for “From Powhatan to the Stars: Inspiring Student Curiosity with a Traveling Planetarium.”

* Barbara Adcock, Pocahontas Elementary, $1,960 for “Energy Transfer: Insulators and Conductors of Thermal Energy.”

* Rebekah Crump, Pocahontas Elementary, $2,545 for “Powering the Future.”

* Jana Ford, Pocahontas Elementary, $2,000 for “Second Grade Outdoor Learning Space.”

* Athea Hudson and Tracy Ingle, Powhatan High School, $3,000 for “Renaissance Festival.”
3 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A large group of men and women pose for a group photo. Some are holding checks for grants.