Today is National Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day. We are so very grateful for all of our facilities staff here at Powhatan County Public Schools. PCPS is fortunate to have such a dedicated team working to keep our buildings running and ready for students, staff, and community members. Not pictured is Director of Facilities Bob Benway, who leads this amazing crew. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
almost 2 years ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Nine adults and one teen pose for a photo in a parking lot.
For its fourth year, PCPS’s biggest pop culture event, the PCPS Comicon, was a huge success. In addition to being the largest event yet, the Comicon held on Feb. 24 at Powhatan High School also had the highest turnout of patrons and cosplay contestants. The exciting costume contest drew a wide variety of entrants recreating their favorite characters in pop culture. A total of $400 earned for PCPS’s five school libraries came from attendees and donations. It was a great day for literacy! #wearepcps #teampowhatan
almost 2 years ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Two people in costume pose for a photo.
Two people in costume pose for a photo.
Two people in costume and an adult pose for a photo.
Three people in costume pose for a photo.
Two people in costume pose for a photo.
Three people in costume pose for a photo.
A large group of people in costume pose for a photo.
Three people in costume pose for a photo.
Two people in costume pose for a photo.
Two people in costume pose for a photo.
Youth Art Month kicks off today, and to celebrate, PCPS is holding a Youth Art Month Art Exhibit opening from 2 to 4 p.m. this Sunday, March 3 at the Pocahontas Landmark Center. Come see beautiful artwork created by students from all five schools and curated for this year’s show, Experience PCPS. This exhibit, which shows the new generation of artists and creatives, will be on display through April 30 and is open to the public during PLC hours. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
almost 2 years ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A wall full of student artwork.
A poster that has image of paintbrushes in a cup and reads: Experience PCPS, the new generation of artists and creatives through a local art exhibition through April 30th. Youth Art Month, Opening March 3 2-4 p.m, Pocahontas landmark Center.
A wall full of student artwork.
A wall full of student artwork.
A wall full of student artwork.
A wall full of student artwork.
A wall full of student artwork.
Flat Rock Elementary School welcomed Bright Start Theatre’s production of “George Washington Carver & Friends” on Thursday for Black History Month. All children from prekindergarten to fifth grade attended one of two shows, learning about African Americans who laid the groundwork for some of the most amazing discoveries of the modern era, especially when it comes to science, technology, engineering, and math. Hosted by the incredible scientist, George Washington Carver, a man who invented thousands of uses for the lowly peanut, this show introduced the students to other incredible scientists, entrepreneurs, and groundbreakers, including Madame CJ Walker, Jackie Robinson, Thurgood Marshall, Booker T. Washington, and Dennis W. Weatherby. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
almost 2 years ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A room full of students and teachers watch a Black History theater production.
A room full of students and teachers watch a Black History theater production.
A room full of students and teachers watch a Black History theater production.
A room full of students and teachers watch a Black History theater production.
A room full of students and teachers listen to the school principal.
A room full of students and teachers watch a Black History theater production.
A room full of students and teachers watch a Black History theater production.
A room full of students and teachers watch a Black History theater production.
A room full of students and teachers watch a Black History theater production.
A room full of students and teachers watch a Black History theater production.
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 newsletter link is in the first comment.
almost 2 years ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Text that reads: School Board Recap. Catching up on the February School Board meetings. Greetings to the PCPS community, 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
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 newsletter can be found at https://www.smore.com/13sxz.
almost 2 years ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Goochland Powhatan Community services is hiring open positions for School-based clinicians. CSB, a partner of Powhatan County Public School, has openings for several school-based mental health clinicians. To apply, click the link in the first comment.
almost 2 years ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Goochland Powhatan Community services is hiring open positions for School-based clinicians. CSB, a partner of Powhatan County Public School, has openings for several school-based mental health clinicians.
It’s time to gear up for PCPS’s biggest Pop Culture event. PCPS Comicon is only two days away! This awesome family event will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, February 24 in the Commons area at Powhatan High School, 1800 Judes Ferry Road. This is a NEW LOCATION. Admission is only $1! All ages welcome. The Costume Contest begins at 2 p.m.
almost 2 years ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Flier with an image of a superhero and text that reads: PCPS Comicon. Saturday, February 24, 2024. 10:00- 4:00. Powhatan High School. Commons. All Ages. $1 Admission
A person in a Spiderman costume and a decked out Batman costume pose for the camera.
A Storm Trooper and three females pose for a photo.
Throughout January and February, second graders from all three PCPS elementary schools traveled to the Elizabeth Randolph Lewis Powhatan YMCA to participate in the Learn to Swim program. The seven free swimming lessons per second-grade class are supported by fundraising efforts of YMCA donors with the goal of saving lives through water safety education and swimming instruction. At the end of the program, students receive a certification of achievement and a Learn to Swim T-shirt. Throughout those seven lessons, the kids learned critical water safety skills such as asking permission to enter the water, swim-float-swim, dog paddling, and how to save someone who is drowning without putting themselves in danger. PCPS thanks the YMCA and the amazing instructors who make this important skill so fun and engaging for our second graders. Check out some of these fun Learn to Swim moments with Pocahontas Elementary students. #wearepcps #teampowhatan #swimmingtime
almost 2 years ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Two girls sitting by a swimming pool look at the camera. One is wearing goggles.
A child learns to swim.
A child learns to swim with help from an adult.
A child learns to swim.
A child learns to swim with help from an adult.
A child learns to swim.
A child learns to swim with help from an adult.
A child learns to swim.
A child learns to swim.
Two boys listen to an instructor in the pool give instructors.
The Powhatan School Board is seeking volunteers from Districts 1 and 3 to serve on a Book Review Committee that will serve on a five-member committee to assist with the review of specific books from the secondary school libraries that may contain sexually explicit content. Each of the five members of the assigned Book Review Committee will have one vote, and a strong majority vote (5-0 or 4-1) is required to remove a book from the library/media center(s). Applications are due by 5 p.m. on March 4, 2024. School Board members will review applications and make the final selections. To fill out an application, scan the QR code, follow the link in the first comment, or find the link on the PCPS homepage.
almost 2 years ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
QR code and text that reads: PCPS is seeking volunteers from Districts 1 and 3 to serve on a Book Review Committee. Committees members are asked to assist with the review of specific books from the secondary school libraries that may contain sexually explicit content. Books identified as containing sexually explicit content by a Book Review Committee will be assessed to determine the grade level for which the material is age-appropriate. Scan here, check the PCPS website for a link, or apply on the link in the first comment. Applications are due by 5 p.m. on March 4
Just a reminder that Monday, February 19, 2024, is a student holiday/staff work day. We hope our PCPS have a great three-day weekend!
almost 2 years ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Text that reads: Just a reminder that Monday, February 19 is a student holiday/ staff work day Have a great three-day weekend!
Today is School Resource Officer Appreciation Day. PCPS appreciates the support of the Powhatan County Sheriff’s Office and especially our own SROs: Powhatan High School: Jason Homer and Bridget Withers Powhatan Middle: Foster Miles Pocahontas Elementary: Ron Sadler Powhatan Elementary: Maurice Tovar Flat Rock Elementary: Tim Wright
almost 2 years ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Text that reads: February 15, 2024, is School Resource Officer Appreciation Day. PCPS appreciates the support of the Powhatan County Sheriff’s Office and especially our own SROs: Powhatan High School: Jason Homer and Bridget Withers Powhatan Middle: Foster Miles Pocahontas Elementary: Ron Sadler Powhatan Elementary: Maurice Tovar Flat Rock Elementary: Tim Wright
Flat Rock Elementary fourth graders’ STEM Day was out of this world!. The students showed their understanding of the relationship and movement of the sun, earth, and moon. They modeled and explained why we have the seasons, tides, and phases of the moon. Students explained what causes the seasons, including facts such why the tilt and the earth’s orbit around the sun causes our seasons. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
almost 2 years ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students participate in a STED Day activity involving the phases of the moon, sun, and earth.
A student participates in a STED Day activity involving the phases of the moon, sun, and earth.
Students participate in a STED Day activity involving the phases of the moon, sun, and earth.. An adult helps.
A student participates in a STED Day activity involving the phases of the moon, sun, and earth.
A student participates in a STED Day activity involving the phases of the moon, sun, and earth.
Students participate in a STED Day activity involving the phases of the moon, sun, and earth.
Students participate in a STED Day activity involving the phases of the moon, sun, and earth.
Students participate in a STED Day activity involving the phases of the moon, sun, and earth.
A student participates in a STED Day activity involving the phases of the moon, sun, and earth.
Students participate in a STED Day activity involving the phases of the moon, sun, and earth.
@backpacksofloveinc is holding a Food Drive through Feb. 23, 2024. Backpacks of Love, Inc. is a local charity that was formed to provide food for school children over the weekend. Children who need such food receive a small bag of food and snacks on the last day of the school week. Our partners at Backpacks of Love are asking for our help! They need food donations. Below is a list of what they need. Please bring donations to your child’s school through Feb. 23. If you have any questions, please reach out to Kelly Sarkees at 804-598-5700 ext 116. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
almost 2 years ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Text that reads: Backpacks of Love Food Drive, February 9 to 23, 2024. Backpacks of Love, Inc. is a local charity that was formed to provide food for school children over the weekend. Children who need such food receive a small bag of food and snacks on the last day of the school week. Our partners at Backpacks of Love are asking for our help! They need food donations. Below is a list of what they need. The items can be any brand. They must be individually packaged to include them in student bags. Recommended individually packaged times: Mott’s Natural Applesauce 36 count Snyder Mini Pretzels 60 count Lance Toasty Peanut Butter Crackers 40 count Cheez-It Baked Snack Crackers box of 45 Chef Boyardee Variety pack 12 pack (Microwaveable bowls) Quaker Instant Oatmeal Variety Pack Chef Boyardee Beef Ravioli 12 pack (Microwaveable bowls) Mac and Cheese (Individual Microwavable bowls) Nabisco Sweet Treat Cookies Variety Pack 60 pack Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Crackers 36 count Kellogg's Jumbo Assortment Pack 30 pack Mandarin oranges Individual servings Cheez-It Baked Snacks Individual servings Purified Water bottles. Please bring donations to your child’s school between February 9 and 23. If you have any questions please reach out to Kelly Sarkees at 804-598-5700 ext 116
Powhatan County Public Schools’ Adult Education spring offerings are listed on our website! Thanks to your attendance and interest, the program has grown, from 9 classes when we started a year ago to 17 this spring. The quickest way to get into a course is to go directly to our website (check the first comment for link) and click on "course listing overview" for times/dates, and then go to "indicate your interest." Spread the word about our tour of Fine Creek experience, our CPR/AED/First Aide training, Serv Safe managers training, plate welding, a brewery business tour, project management training, arbory, painting and more! Feel free to share our website on your social media pages and groups. Thank you for helping Powhatan residents enrich lives and expand opportunities.
almost 2 years ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Images of medical chart, welding, art supplies, tree climber and cookbook. Text that reads: Attention adult learners Powhatan County Public Schools’ Adult Education spring offerings are listed on our website! https://www.powhatan.k12.va.us/page/adult-continuing-education
National School Counseling Week 2024 (#NSCW24) is being recognized from Feb. 5-9, 2024, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems. National School Counseling Week, sponsored by the American School Counselor Association, highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. PCPS continues National School Counseling Week by recognizing the counseling staff of Flat Rock Elementary: Elizabeth Davis-Crane and Annmarie Horne. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
almost 2 years ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Two women smile at the camera holding hearts that say Luv ya. A crayon shaped sign above their heads says school counselors.
Ms. Amorese’s fifth-grade class at Flat Rock Elementary divided into groups and rotated between three math stations – two small group stations focused on word problems and dividing decimals and a third group working on problems that reviewed previous skills. Ms. Fleming and student teacher Ms. Whalen helped Ms. Amorese work with the student groups. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
almost 2 years ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
An adult works with a group of students on math work.
Two adults work with a group of students on math work.
Students work on math works on the whiteboard.
An adult works with a group of students on math work.
A student works on math work on the whiteboard.
A student works on math work on the whiteboard.
An adult works with a group of students on math work.
A student works on math work on the whiteboard.
A student works on math work on a Chromebook.
Are you a Powhatan grandparent raising a grandchild? Grandparents Raising Grandchildren is a weekly group offering support and resources for grandparents raising grandchildren. The group meets on Thursdays from 11 a.m. to noon at 3910 Old Buckingham Road. Learn how to process and navigate common challenges.
almost 2 years ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Flyer with an illustration of an older woman hugging a child. Text that reads: GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN. At The Village Building in Powhatan. Thursdays beginning on 1/4/24 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at 3910 Old Buckingham Road. Weekly group offering support and resources for grandparents raising grandchildren. Learn how to process and navigate common challenges. Group will be led by GPCS employee, Ruth Saunders. For more information or to sign up, please contact Ruth at 804-598-2200. *These materials and the activities described herein are not sponsored or endorsed by the Powhatan County School Board. Logo for Goochland Powhatan Community Services. Connect. Grow. Thrive.
Powhatan County Public Schools highly recommends that families with smartphones download the free PCPS app and enable notifications. When alerts such as notice of school delays or closings are sent out, the notifications through the app appear to be the one of the fast means of receiving the information. You can sign up for notifications sent to the entire school division as well as only your child's school; see the news feed that mirrors what goes on our social media accounts if you don't use Instagram or Facebook; and see the division and school calendars. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
almost 2 years ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Marketing material for the PCPS app. Images of the app's different screens. Text that reads: It's everything Powhatan County Schools, in your pocket.
Powhatan County Public Schools is now accepting ECSE Preschool applications. Applications are available through Feb. 9, 2024. In-person screenings/play dates will be scheduled from Feb. 12-23. All children must participate in the screening and play date in order to be considered for this program. The week of March 4, families will be notified by email of acceptance or rejections/waitlisted. For more information, contact: Loretta Mabry, Lead Teacher/Instructional Coach, Special Education at Flat Rock Elementary School, at 804-598-5743 ext. 1109. For the Role Model Brochure and Application, visit https://www.powhatan.k12.va.us/article/1412720.
almost 2 years ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A flier with photos of children and text that reads ECSE Preschool Enrollment at Flat Rock Elementary.Enroll now. Our experienced teachers and engaging curriculum offer children the opportunity to learn and grow in a safe, nuturing environment.