These photos are a little older, but we still want to celebrate how Ms. Conyers got her sixth graders starting off the new school year at Powhatan Middle School with team-building challenges. These activities gave students an entertaining way to practice problem-solving and collaboration right from the start and helped set the tone for a year of working and learning together. #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan

3 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students cooperate to stack cups using strings as part of a team-building exercise.
Students cooperate to stack cups using strings as part of a team-building exercise.
Students cooperate to stack cups using strings as part of a team-building exercise.
Students cooperate to stack cups using strings as part of a team-building exercise.
Students cooperate to stack cups using strings as part of a team-building exercise.
Students cooperate to stack cups using strings as part of a team-building exercise.
Ninth grade Honors Biology students in Ms. Heinike’s class at Powhatan High School recently explored the importance of water’s unique properties. 💧 Through a six-station lab, students saw these properties in action — with the bubble station earning the biggest smiles! Hands-on science makes concepts come alive. #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
3 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students blow bubbles during a water experiment.
Students participate in a water experiment in biology class.
Students blow bubbles during a water experiment.
Students participate in a water experiment in biology class.
Students participate in a water experiment in biology class.
Students participate in a water experiment in biology class.
Students blow bubbles during a water experiment.
Students blow bubbles during a water experiment.
Mrs. Rakes’ preschool VPI-4 class at Powhatan Elementary recently had a day filled with purple! 💜 Pre-K and kindergarten students celebrated a different “color of the day” all throughout that week. Check out the surprise purple treat – grapes – Mrs. Rakes' class enjoyed at snack time. #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
3 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Preschoolers enjoy grapes as the snack for purple day.
Preschoolers enjoy grapes as the snack for purple day.
A preschooler enjoys grapes as the snack for purple day.
Preschoolers enjoy grapes as the snack for purple day.
Preschoolers enjoy grapes as the snack for purple day.
A preschooler enjoys grapes as the snack for purple day.
Preschoolers enjoy grapes as the snack for purple day.
A preschooler enjoys grapes as the snack for purple day.
A preschooler enjoys grapes as the snack for purple day.
A preschooler enjoys grapes as the snack for purple day.
Eighth graders in Ms. Phinney’s physical science class at Powhatan Middle School recently put their engineering and science skills to the test by building bridges out of spaghetti noodles and recording their capacity under different conditions. Students used this hands-on challenge to practice identifying and applying the different parts of an experiment. #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
3 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students build bridges out of spaghetti noodles in science class.
Students build bridges out of spaghetti noodles in science class.
Students build bridges out of spaghetti noodles in science class.
Students build bridges out of spaghetti noodles in science class.
Students build bridges out of spaghetti noodles in science class.
Students build bridges out of spaghetti noodles in science class.
Students build bridges out of spaghetti noodles in science class.
Students build bridges out of spaghetti noodles in science class.
Students build bridges out of spaghetti noodles in science class.
Students in Ms. Burks’ World History II class at Powhatan High School recently connected literature and history by discussing “Romeo and Juliet” to help explore key concepts of the Renaissance. This approach gave students new perspective on the time period and the impact of its ideas. #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
3 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students sitting at desks take notes as their teacher lectures.
A teacher speasks to a classroom full of high school students sitting at their desks.
Students sitting at desks take notes as their teacher lectures.
A teacher speasks to a classroom full of high school students sitting at their desks.
Students sitting at desks take notes as their teacher lectures.
🔔 Reminder! Tomorrow morning is the next session of our Powhatan Strong: Family Connection Series. Join the Student Services team Thursday, Sept. 28 from 10:00–11:00 a.m. for a virtual conversation on Safety. Each session includes a short presentation plus time for your questions. Don’t miss this chance to connect and learn together! Scan the URL or find the link in the comments. #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
3 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Photo of a coffee cup. URL with web address. Text that reads: Powhatan Strong: Family Connection Series Join our Student Services team on the third Thursday of each month for a new virtual chats series on topics that matter to you and your child. Each session includes a short presentation and time to ask questions. Join us from 10:00-11:00 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 28 to talk about Safety.
It was great to see so many smiling faces at Pocahontas Elementary’s Back-to-School Night on Tuesday! We’re grateful to the families who joined us and to the teachers and staff who worked hard to create such a welcoming evening. #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
3 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
An adult and two children pose for a photo.
An adult and two children pose for a photo.
An adult and child pose for a photo.
Two children pose for a photo.
An adult and two children pose for a photo.
An adult and child pose for a photo.
Two adults and two children pose for a photo.
An adult and two children pose for a photo.
An adult and child pose for a photo.
An adult and two children pose for a photo.
Powhatan Elementary kicked off the year with a fantastic Back-to-School Night on Tuesday ! Families had the chance to meet teachers, explore classrooms, and connect with the school community. Thank you to our families for coming out and to our staff for making it all possible. #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
3 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Two adults and two children pose for a photo.
An adult and two children pose for a photo.
Two adults and a child pose for a photo.
An adult and child pose for a photo.
An adult and child pose for a photo.
A teacher talks to a classroom full of adults and children on a back-to-school-night.
An adult and child pose for a photo.
Two adults and a child pose for a photo.
An adult and child pose for a photo.
Flat Rock Elementary welcomed families for Back-to-School Night on Tuesday, and the turnout was wonderful! Thank you to our families for partnering with us as we start a new year, and to our staff for the time and energy they put into making the evening meaningful. #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
3 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
An adult and three children pose for a photo.
An adult and two children pose for a photo.
An adult and two children pose for a photo.
An adult and two children look at a table of books. Another adult stands behind the table.
Two adults and two children pose for a photo.
Two adults and two children pose for a photo.
An adult and two children pose for a photo.
Two adults and two children pose for a photo.
An adult and two children pose for a photo.
Two adults and a child pose for a photo.
September is Attendance Awareness Month! 📚 Showing up matters – not just for learning, but for building life skills that last well beyond the classroom. Good attendance helps students grow in responsibility, time management, and organization. Let’s keep encouraging our students to be present and engaged every day. #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
3 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Photo of a teacher reading to students. Text that reads: ATTENDANCE WORKS WE LOVE HAVING YOU IN CLASS Good attendance develops crucial life skills such as time management, responsibility, and organization.
💻 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
3 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Graphic that reads NATIONAL IT PROFESSIONALS DAY. Today, we celebrate the Information Technology professionals across our district that help keep us connected each day.
🔢✨ 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!
#WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
3 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A teacher talks to a group of students.
Students participate in a perfect square day activity.
Students participate in a perfect square day activity.
Students participate in a perfect square day activity.
Students participate in a perfect square day activity.
Students participate in a perfect square day activity.
A teacher helps a student who is participating in a perfect square day activity.
Students participate in a perfect square day activity.
Students participate in a perfect square day activity.
Students participate in a perfect square day activity.
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
3 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students working outdoors in a courtyard work on a study guide.
Students working outdoors in a courtyard work on a study guide.
Students working outdoors in a courtyard work on a study guide.
Students working outdoors in a courtyard work on a study guide.
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
3 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students conduct a science experiment using lemonade.
Students conduct a science experiment using lemonade.
Students conduct a science experiment using lemonade.
Students conduct a science experiment using lemonade.
Students conduct a science experiment using lemonade.
Students conduct a science experiment using lemonade.
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
3 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A teacher and his students talk about inventions.
A teacher and his students talk about inventions.
A teacher and his students talk about inventions.
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
4 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
PCPS logo. Text that reads: School Board Recap. Catching up on this week's board meetings.
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
4 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A group of students and a teacher gather at a flagpole on Patriot Day.
A group of students and a teacher gather at a flagpole on Patriot Day.
A group of students and a teacher gather at a flagpole on Patriot Day.
A group of students and a teacher gather at a flagpole on Patriot Day.
A group of students and a teacher gather at a flagpole on Patriot Day.
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
4 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A JROTC cadet battalion conducts a 9/11 ceremony on a football field.
Outdoor bleachers are filled with students and teachers.
A JROTC cadet battalion conducts a 9/11 ceremony on a football field.
A JROTC cadet battalion conducts a 9/11 ceremony on a football field.
A JROTC cadet battalion conducts a 9/11 ceremony on a football field.
A JROTC cadet battalion conducts a 9/11 ceremony on a football field.
Outdoor bleachers are filled with students and teachers.
A man in uniform speaks to a greoup of JROTC cadet battalion on a football field.
Two men in military units and a JROTC cadet battalion pose for a photo.
Five people pose for a photo on a football field.
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
4 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Boy Scout troop members present the colors during a 9/11 ceremony.
An 8th grade choir sings the national anthem during a 9/11 ceremony.
Boy Scout Troop leaders lead a 9/11 ceremony.
Middle school students observe a 9/11 ceremony in front of their school.
Middle school students observe a 9/11 ceremony in front of their school.
Middle school students observe a 9/11 ceremony in front of their school.
A 9/11 ceremony is held in front of a middle shcoo.
Boy Scout troop members present the colors during a 9/11 ceremony.
Boy Scout troop members raise the flags during a 9/11 ceremony.
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
4 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students use data from a survey about favorite ice cream flavors to create a bar graph.
Students use data from a survey about favorite ice cream flavors to create a bar graph.
Students use data from a survey about favorite ice cream flavors to create a bar graph.
Students use data from a survey about favorite ice cream flavors to create a bar graph.
Students use data from a survey about favorite ice cream flavors to create a bar graph. A teacher answers a question.
A student uses data from a survey about favorite ice cream flavors to create a bar graph.
Students use data from a survey about favorite ice cream flavors to create a bar graph.
Students use data from a survey about favorite ice cream flavors to create a bar graph.
A student uses data from a survey about favorite ice cream flavors to create a bar graph.