School Info

25 - 26 School Hours

Bus/Parent Drop off: 8:25 • Tardy Bell/Announcements: 8:40 • Dismissal: 3:30 • Student Day: 8:40 - 3:30 • Office Hours: 8:00 - 4:00

Contact Us

Flat Rock Elementary School 2210 Batterson Rd Powhatan, VA 23139 Phone: 804-598-5743 Fax: 804-598-8235

Attendance

Attendance Number: 804-598-8234

Parent Pick-Up

Email for an afternoon transportation change by 2:00pm: fresppu@powhatan.k12.va.us

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Quick Updates:

  • At the December 11, 2025 School Board meeting, the Board approved changing April 6, 2026, from a designated snow make-up day to an instructional day for students and staff. This change was made in response to the four instructional days already missed due to snow.

Upcoming Concerts

Important Morning Drop-Off Reminders

  • For the safety of our students and staff during the morning drop off process, please review and follow the following procedures:

    • Please do not park in the School Resource Officers' parking spot directly in front of the school.

    • Please do not drop students off in the parking lot. Students should only exit vehicles from the drop off line directly in front of the school. However, you are welcome to park and walk your child to the front door if you prefer. 

    • Please heed the STOP/SLOW sign at all times.

  • Thank you for the part you play in keeping our FRES family safe.

The FRES Wellness Committee

  • The FRES Wellness Committee is dedicated to encouraging healthy habits for all students, staff, and their families. We focus on sharing practical tips, resources, and activities that support overall wellness throughout the school year.

  • Our most recent newsletter is attached here →

Powhatan Strong: Family Connection Series

  • Powhatan County Public Schools Student Services Department welcomes you to our monthly Virtual Coffee Chats titled Powhatan Strong Family Connection Series. Each month, Student Services will present a different topic with strategies to support your students from home, policies and procedures at the division and school levels, and opportunities to ask questions of our Student Services Department members and guest panelists. Previous Coffee Chats can be found at the links below:

  • Our next session will be held on Thursday, January 15, at 12 PM. During this session, we will explore the topic of Family and Community Volunteering Opportunities in PCPS. Powhatan County Public Schools believes our school system is only as strong as our partnership with our families and stakeholders. Jacqui Mawyer, Parent Resource Officer, will be our special guest for this session. Tune in to see how you can get involved with PCPS!

  • To log in, visit bit.ly/PowhatanStrong25-26. If you are unable to attend the Coffee Chat, we encourage you to submit your questions via the Coffee Chat Google Form. We look forward to seeing you on the 15th!

FRES PTO

FRES PTO Newsletter-Jan26.pdf

Announcements and Additional Information

  • Our neighbor across Batterson asks that if  you are approaching Flat Rock coming eastbound, please do not use her driveway to turn around. 

  • Helping Hands Award: Do you know a Powhatan County Public Schools employee who is Inspiring, Empowering, or Innovating? We want to hear from you. Tell us about any staff member who is making a difference in the lives of our children by inspiring, empowering or innovating. CLICK HERE to nominate someone! We welcome suggestions from students, families, co-workers or community members.

  • Parent Drop-off/Pick-up:

    • Please do not exit your car in the line-if your child needs help to buckle once they’re in the car, please pull around and park to buckle them

    • Do not pass cars in the line

    • Children only exit directly in front of the building

  • This Parent Guide has additional information about the school year, including the parent/student handbook, important school contact information, meal prices, and more detailed information about parent drop off and pick up.

  • For any transportation changes, please email FRES Parent Pick Up and your child’s teacher. Please be patient as arrival and dismissal takes a little longer the first few days. 

  • OPT IN to receive TEXT messages - If you do not currently receive text messages from the school messenger program and you would like to OPT IN to receive TEXT messages. Text the words OPT IN to 67587.

  • If any families could use help with school supplies, please fill out this Google from. We are happy to help support in any way we can! 

    Flat Rock Elementary School Parent Request for School Supplies 2025-2026

Volunteer With Us!

  • The Lunch Buddies Mentoring Program has been in place in Powhatan County Public Schools for over 10 years. The goal of the program is to help foster strong relationships among our students and the positive adult role models in the community. Whether at any of our 3 elementary schools or our middle school, you would meet with a student once a week and ultimately act as another advocate for them. It can be anything from academic support to conversation, playing games, making crafts, and so much more. The program is planned to begin the first week of October and will last until mid-May, when SOL testing begins in our upper grade levels. 

    • If you are interested in participating as a mentor for the Lunch Buddies Program, we would be happy to have you! Please reach out to lunchbuddies@powhatan.k12.va.us for any questions.   If you are interested in applying, please visit this page to apply. 

  • Watch DOGS! We are looking for Watch DOGS!

    • WATCH D.O.G.S.® (Dads of Great Students) is an innovative program used by schools across America to foster committed involvement of fathers and father-figures, such as uncles, stepfathers, and grandfathers, in children’s lives.

    • If you are interested in becoming a WatchDOG and supporting our amazing students, here is more information about the program→ Watch DOGS info/ DO's & Don'ts- 2025-26―