Recently, Powhatan Middle School librarian Rebecca Smartschan spent the day at Flat Rock Elementary as part of her work toward earning her school librarian certification. Through the program, she had the opportunity to shadow librarian Kelly Terri and library assistant Roseanne Rini, gaining firsthand insight into the day-to-day work of supporting young readers. It was a great mentorship opportunity and a chance to share knowledge across our schools. 🧡🖤
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4 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Three women pose for a photo.
Two women pose for a photo.
Two women look at a laptop and smile.
Good evening PCPS Community. The Powhatan County School Board Recap is usually intended to give highlights from School Board meetings, but much of what is discussed during budget season at the Board of Supervisors meetings directly relates to the schools. In those instances, special issues of or additions to the newsletter will give highlights of school-related matters to help people unable to attend or watch full board meetings. The latest newsletter covers the school-related discussion from the March 26 budget workshop.
The newsletter link is in the comments.
6 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
PCPS logo. Text: School Board Recap. Catching up on this week's Board of Supervisors meeting
The Powhatan Strong: Family Connection Series continues with an important upcoming session focused on suicide prevention.
PCPS is partnering with Goochland Powhatan Community Services to offer Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) training. This free course will help participants recognize common warning signs of suicide, understand possible causes of suicidal behavior, and learn how to appropriately question, persuade, and refer someone who may be in crisis.
📅 April 9, 2026
⏰ 6:00–8:00 p.m.
📍 Powhatan High School
Space is limited to 30 participants, so be sure to sign up using the QR code or link on the flier. 🧡🖤
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8 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Two logos and a QR code. Text: 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 In Person April 9, 2026 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Powhatan High School Please Sign-up using the QR Code below or use the link: https://forms.gle/LMjEgvLrN7Q7xkgz8 MAX LIMIT of 30 people can attend this course.
PHS Theatre Classes will present an Evening of One-Act Plays at 7:00 p.m. today, Wednesday, March 25 in the auditorium of Powhatan High School. PHS student Caroline Speight will make her directorial debut with the student production of “Twitch” by Stephen Gregg. Students will also perform “The American Revolution in 40 Minutes or Less” by Eddie McPherson. Admission is free and open to the public.
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8 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Two posters representing plays. Text: Twitch By Stephen Gregg Directed by Caroline Speight. The American Revolution in 40 Minutes or Less By Eddie McPherson
First graders at Pocahontas Elementary have been exploring the sounds letters can make – recently focusing on the soft C. In Ms. Madden’s class, students completed a phonics sort, cutting out pictures and matching them with the correct soft C words. Meanwhile, in Mrs. McCue’s class, students practiced the same concept through literacy stations, working in centers to read and spell words with a soft C. 🧡🖤
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10 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students work on a word sort tied to the soft c.
Students read books with a teacher at a literacy station tied to the soft c.
A student works on a writing assignment tied to the soft c.
A student works on a writing assignment tied to the soft c.
Students read books at a literacy station tied to the soft c.
Students read books at a literacy station tied to the soft c.
A student works on a word sort tied to the soft c.
A student works on a word sort tied to the soft c.
A student works on a word sort tied to the soft c.
Students work on a word sort tied to the soft c.
Fourth graders in Mrs. Humphrey’s class at Powhatan Elementary had an exciting day meeting some very special new classmates. 🐣 As part of the division wide 4-H Embryology Project, fourth graders at all three elementary schools have been studying life cycles by incubating eggs. Throughout the 21-day process, they observed the eggs and used candling to look inside and see how the chicks were developing. The chicks began hatching last night and this morning, so today students got to see them on their very first day after hatching. The class will keep the chicks for about a week as they continue learning about embryology and life cycles.
A big thank you to 4-H Extension Agent Cathy Howland with Virginia Cooperative Extension – Powhatan for providing instruction to all fourth graders as well as delivering fertilized eggs from local farmers. Also, thank you to Tractor Supply in Powhatan for donating the bedding and starter feed for all of the classes. 🧡🖤
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10 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students look at newly hatched baby chicks under a heat lamp in their classroom.
Students look at newly hatched baby chicks under a heat lamp in their classroom.
Students look at newly hatched baby chicks under a heat lamp in their classroom.
Newly hatched baby chicks under a heat lamp.
Students look at newly hatched baby chicks under a heat lamp in their classroom.
Students look at newly hatched baby chicks under a heat lamp in their classroom.
At Flat Rock Elementary, our ECSE preschoolers in Miss Penny’s class recently put their detective skills to the test. 🔍 When a favorite classroom toy went missing, students grabbed magnifying glasses and searched high and low around the school for clues. After a thorough investigation, they discovered the toy had been in their classroom all along! Great teamwork from our youngest learners. 🧡🖤
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14 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Preschoolers pose for a photo with large magnifying glasses.
Preschoolers use large magnifying glasses to help find a missing class toy.
Preschoolers pose for a photo with large magnifying glasses. A high school student is also with them.
A preschooler uses a large magnifying glass to help find a missing class toy.
A preschooler uses a large magnifying glass to help find a missing class toy.
A preschooler uses a large magnifying glass to help find a missing class toy.
A toy chicken in a hiding place.
A preschooler uses a large magnifying glass to help find a missing class toy.
A preschooler uses a large magnifying glass to help find a missing class toy.
🌱 🌿 🍃 SAVE THE DATE! 🌾 🌸 🌼
The spring preview we recently enjoyed got many gardeners in our community ready to start planting. Keep that excitement going, because we are less than a month away from the Powhatan High School Annual Spring Plant Sale. The window is shorter this year, so plan ahead. The sale will be held at the PHS Greenhouse from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 16 and Friday April 17, and from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 18. Take Judes Ferry Road to Old Church Road. Turn by the tennis courts and follow the road to the greenhouse behind the school. Cash or Check only. The plant list is coming soon. For questions, contact emilee.meinhard@powhatan.k12.va.us.
All sales benefit the PHS FFA and Horticulture programs. Horticulture Science and Greenhouse Production Management students do a fantastic job growing the plants for the sale, as you can see in these photos.
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15 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students work with plants being grown to sell in a plant sale.
Photos of plants. Text: Powhatan High School Annual Spring Plant Sale. Come out to support our Horticulture program and FFA! April 16th - 18th; Thursday-Friday 8-5, Saturday 9-12. Cash or Check only!!! Please be aware that we sell on a first-come, first-served basis. 2026 PLANT LIST COMING SOON!! Located at the PHS Greenhouse: Take Judes Ferry Road to Old Church Road. Turn by the tennis courts and follow the road to the greenhouse behind the school. Contact emilee.meinhard@powhatan.k12.va.us with any questions!
Students and a teacher work with plants being grown to sell in a plant sale.
Students work with plants being grown to sell in a plant sale.
A student works with plants being grown to sell in a plant sale.
Plants being grown to sell in a plant sale.
Plants being grown to sell in a plant sale.
Plants being grown to sell in a plant sale.
Plants being grown to sell in a plant sale.
Photos of plants. Text: Powhatan High School Annual Spring Plant Sale. Come out to support our Horticulture program and FFA! April 16th - 18th; Thursday-Friday 8-5, Saturday 9-12. Cash or Check only!!! Please be aware that we sell on a first-come, first-served basis. 2026 PLANT LIST COMING SOON!! Located at the PHS Greenhouse: Take Judes Ferry Road to Old Church Road. Turn by the tennis courts and follow the road to the greenhouse behind the school. Contact emilee.meinhard@powhatan.k12.va.us with any questions!
Eighth graders in Mr. Raychouni’s Intro to Game Design & Robotics classes at Powhatan Middle School were recently joined by AP Computer Science students from Powhatan High School, who stepped into the role of “student teachers.” 💻 Over two days, Mr. Wilson brought his high schoolers to offer lessons exploring game development while serving as coding coaches . The initiative, supported in partnership with Mr. Acevedo, gave younger students a glimpse into future coursework and career pathways they can take when they reach high school. 🧡🖤
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15 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
High school computer science students explore game design with middle schoolers.
High school computer science students explore game design with middle schoolers.
High school computer science students explore game design with middle schoolers.
High school computer science students explore game design with middle schoolers.
High school computer science students explore game design with middle schoolers.
High school computer science students explore game design with middle schoolers.
High school computer science students explore game design with middle schoolers.
High school computer science students explore game design with middle schoolers.
High school computer science students explore game design with middle schoolers.
High school computer science students explore game design with middle schoolers.
In Mrs. Vallent’s AP Biology class at Powhatan High School, students are getting hands-on with biotechnology by using the same types of techniques found in research labs, law enforcement, and industry.
They conducted a gel electrophoresis lab where they made agarose gels and submerged them in a conductive buffer solution that is hooked up to a power source, resulting in the proteins separating by their size and charge.
They also conducted a bacterial transformation lab, introducing a small piece of DNA (a plasmid) into E. coli bacteria. This plasmid included instructions to produce a glowing protein originally found in jellyfish, resulting in visible, glowing bacteria in their lab samples. Impressively, every student successfully saw their transformation results! 🧡🖤
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16 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students participate in a biotechnology lab in biology class.
A student participates in a biotechnology lab in biology class.
Students participate in a biotechnology lab in biology class.
A student participates in a biotechnology lab in biology class.
A student participates in a biotechnology lab in biology class.
A student participates in a biotechnology lab in biology class.
Students participate in a biotechnology lab in biology class.
Students participate in a biotechnology lab in biology class.
Results of a biotechnology lab students conducted in biology class.
Results of a biotechnology lab students conducted in biology class.

Mrs. Wallers third graders at Flat Rock Elementary recently explored art and culture through a creative project in Mrs. Kunka’s class. 🎨 Inspired by the Dogon tribe of Mali, students watched a video of ceremonial dancing before designing their own masks. Along the way, they practiced creating symmetry while using both organic and geometric shapes. Each student was encouraged to keep their designs bold and simple, reflecting key features of traditional Dogon masks. 🧡🖤
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16 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students in art class draw ceremonial masks inspired by an African tribe.
Students in art class show drawings of ceremonial masks they created inspired by an African tribe.
Students in art class draw ceremonial masks inspired by an African tribe.
Students in art class draw ceremonial masks inspired by an African tribe.
A student in art class draws a ceremonial mask inspired by an African tribe.
Students in art class draw ceremonial masks inspired by an African tribe.
Students in art class draw ceremonial masks inspired by an African tribe.
A student in art class draws a ceremonial mask inspired by an African tribe.
A student in art class draws a ceremonial mask inspired by an African tribe.
Congratulations to the Powhatan Middle School 8th Grade Advanced Chorus under Mrs. Snyder! 🎶 They earned a Superior rating at the District 3 Choral Assessment held Tuesday at Swift Creek Middle School. Great job on an outstanding accomplishment. 🧡🖤
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16 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A group of teen girls in a middle school chorus pose for a photo together
A group of teen girls in a middle school chorus pose for a photo together
🎸 Rockin’ With Dolly is almost here! 🚚
On March 21 from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., swing by Luck Stone in Powhatan and fill your pickup or single axle trailer for just $20 – all while supporting the Powhatan Education Foundation and Powhatan’s Imagination Library.
Choose from 57’s or 21A (perfect for driveways), and don’t forget to bring a tarp for transport.
Great deal, great cause, and a great way to help put books in the hands of our community’s youngest learners. 🧡🖤
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16 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Photo of Dolly Parton. Powhatan Educaiton Foundation logo. Text: Rockin’ With Dolly. March 21, 2026 from 7AM-1PM. Fill your pickup or single axle trailer at Luck Stone in Powhatan for $20 to support Powhatan Education Foundation and the local affiliate of Powhatan's Imagination Library. For the $20 donation there will be 57's (which is usually what you find in a driveway) or 21 A's (commonly referred to as base or crusher run) available. The retail price for 57's is $60/ton and $40/ton for 21A's. **Please bring a tarp to cover your choice material and minimize any flying off in transit. These materials and the activity described herein are not sponsored or endorsed by the Powhatan County School Board.
A big thank you to our School Bus Drivers and Transportation Team for safely getting our students to school today. With last night’s storm bringing damage and road closures, your dedication, flexibility, and care for our students truly stood out. 🧡🖤
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16 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Shamrock graphics. Text that reads: Thank You School Bus Drivers and Transportation Team for navigating storm damage and road closures to get students to school safely this morning.
Due to road closures, several buses will be picking up at alternative locations. An email has been sent to all transportation riders. Please check your email to see if your route is impacted.
17 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
PCPS logo. powhatan.k12.va.us. Text that reads Important Information
All Powhatan County Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay today, March 17th, due to road closures following last night’s storms. While all schools have power, the delay will allow for improved visibility for safer navigation for our drivers.
We understand this may cause inconvenience for families, and we appreciate your understanding as we prioritize the safety of our school community.
17 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
PCPS logo and website. Text that reads Weather Update
Fifth graders at Flat Rock Elementary participated earlier this semester in a STEM Day focused on helping students understand thermal energy, insulators, and conductors. Throughout the day, students investigated heat transfer by exploring how different materials either conduct heat transfer or insulate against it. They worked to solve a real-world problem caused by climate change: penguins in southern Africa are on the decline because seagulls take their eggs when they go to the water to cool off. The students were challenged to build models of small houses to protect the eggs from seagulls and the penguins from the heat. They then tested the houses in hot boxes with penguin shaped ice cubes inside.
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17 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students participate in an activity focused on thermal energy, insulators, and conductors.
Students participate in an activity focused on thermal energy, insulators, and conductors.
Students participate in an activity focused on thermal energy, insulators, and conductors.
Students participate in an activity focused on thermal energy, insulators, and conductors.
Students participate in an activity focused on thermal energy, insulators, and conductors.
Students participate in an activity focused on thermal energy, insulators, and conductors.
Students participate in an activity focused on thermal energy, insulators, and conductors.
Students participate in an activity focused on thermal energy, insulators, and conductors.
Students participate in an activity focused on thermal energy, insulators, and conductors.
Students participate in an activity focused on thermal energy, insulators, and conductors.
Eighth graders in Mr. Stocker’s World History I classes at Powhatan Middle School recently partnered with Dr. Spott in the Innovation Lab for a hands-on history project. Students researched the dimensions and function or purpose of a monument constructed before the year 1500 A.D. and then calculated and built a model on a 1:200 scale. Projects included landmarks from around the world, such as the Great Wall of China, the Colosseum, the Parthenon, Machu Picchu, Sensoji Temple in Japan, and the Roman Baths. Since each model was built with the same scale, they were able to compare monuments that were built around the world during different times and with different materials. 🧡🖤
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17 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students pose with a model of an ancient monument built on a 1:200 scale.
Students pose with a model of an ancient monument built on a 1:200 scale.
Students pose with a model of an ancient monument built on a 1:200 scale.
Students pose with a model of an ancient monument built on a 1:200 scale.
Students pose with a model of an ancient monument built on a 1:200 scale.
Students work on a model of an ancient monument built on a 1:200 scale. A teacher helps.
Students work on a model of an ancient monument built on a 1:200 scale.
Students work on a model of an ancient monument built on a 1:200 scale.
Students work on models of ancient monuments built on a 1:200 scale.
Students pose with a model of an ancient monument built on a 1:200 scale.

Powhatan County Public Schools will be closed on Monday, March 16th due to the forecast of severe thunderstorms, including a moderate risk of high winds and enhanced risk tornadoes. Because the timing of the storm system is from late morning into the evening, coinciding with afternoon dismissal and student transportation, the decision has been made out of an abundance of caution to ensure the safety of our students and staff. All evening activities are canceled.
We understand this may cause inconvenience for families, and we appreciate your understanding as we prioritize the safety of our school community.

19 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
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Check out this lovely photo school bus driver Liz Steigman captured on Thursday while waiting for the end of the school day at Flat Rock Elementary.
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21 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A photo of a school bus in a school parking lot and surrounding trees with everything covered in snow.