Ms. Allen’s second graders at Powhatan Elementary had fun rotating between reading and writing stations, including personal narratives, writing, and biographies. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
Mrs. Smith used a recipe for a two-layer cake to work on adding and subtracting mixed numbers with her fifth graders at Pocahontas Elementary School. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
Ms. Daniel’s first graders at Powhatan Elementary brought a STEM spin to a St. Patrick’s Day activity last week when they used materials to design and build a leprechaun trap. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
St. Patrick’s Day-themed shenanigans were had by all last week when Miss Katie’s preschool class at Flat Rock Elementary learned how to draw pots of gold, followed by a little fun with light and rainbows. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
During a recent lab in Ms. Vallent’s AP Biology class at Powhatan High School, the students conducted a Bacterial Transformation Lab. The class grew E Coli Bacteria and introduced plasmid DNA into the bacteria. The plasmid carries a gene for producing a glowing protein (derived from a glowing jellyfish). As you can see from the pictures, the class had success getting the bacteria to transform and glow! #wearepcps #teampowhatan
On April 8, there will be a solar eclipse! On April 8, 2024, parts of North America will be treated to a total solar eclipse! Although Powhatan won't be in the path of totality, we'll still get to enjoy around 86% coverage. PCPS will be celebrating the day with age-appropriate activities to help students understand the phenomenon. Rest assured, safety is our top priority, and we'll be providing proper eye protection and guidance on safe viewing practices for everyone involved. Peak coverage will be at 3:19 p.m. We ask for your patiences as buses may be running slightly behind schedule. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
Tick, tock, tick, tock! Ms. Richter’s first graders at Pocahontas Elementary recently focused on learning how to read a clock to tell time by the hour and half hour. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
Powhatan Elementary students put on a fantastic show last night when they proved Powhatan’s Got Talent. The talent show allowed students to show off their skills with performances of gymnastics, dancing, singing, comedy, cup stacking, cheerleading, and even playing the kazoo. What an all-star lineup! A special thanks also goes out to the event coordinators who put in so many extra hours to help make this show a reality and a success: Joy Daniel, Gina Dickerson, Amy Hintz, Brittany Kellaway, Erin Woodson, and April Mount. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
One day of musical celebration down and two more to go! You still have two days to come and enjoy some amazing chorus groups in the Powhatan Diamond Classic, a musical competition at Powhatan High School featuring almost 50 groups from around the state. The competition continues today with Day 2 featuring 16 Treble Show Choirs. Come back again on Saturday for Day 3 featuring 17 Mixed Show Choirs. The Powhatan choirs will also perform their competition shows this year. Come cheer on these multi-award-winning choirs!! Get your tickets at the door: $15/Friday | $20/Saturday | $30/3-Day VIP Pass. Click on the link in the first comment to access this year's digital program, which includes daily performance schedules, cafe and coffee bar menus, and so much more! #wearepcps #teampowhatan
Each year, the Powhatan Education Foundation (PEF) awards Innovative Classroom Grants that present ideas for achieving the county’s curricular goals, enhancing students’ personal development, and/or encouraging links with the community. This year, PEF fully or partially funded six grants for a total investment of $16,146.28, and we are going to take time over the next few weeks to highlight how those projects are going. Next up is “Let’s Explore CoDrone EDU: Drones Made for Learning,” a project spearheaded by Katy Osborne, Kelly Terry, and Kristen Bentzen at Flat Rock Elementary. CoDrone EDU is the latest in coding drones made specifically for classroom learning featuring the safety, flexibility, and durability needed for student learning. In these photos, Mrs. Osborne and Ms. Terry work with Mrs. Beemer’s fifth graders to first code the drones using Blockly and then test their coding by having the drones fly an obstacle course. #wearepcps #teampowhatan @RobolinkInc
Miss Southward’s second grade class at Flat Rock Elementary School did a research project on famous Americans. The kids created poster boards and gave an oral presentation in the first person. Having the cut out to put their faces through during the presentation allowed them to put more expression into their presentations. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
Powhatan High School’s FFA and Horticulture program are back with their annual Spring Plant Sale. Come out and support our students by purchasing the plants they have grown from April 15-20 (Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-12 p.m.in 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. Plants for sale include: tomatoes, squash, cucumbers, peppers, marigolds, coleus, geraniums, petunias, impatiens, thunbergia, pentas, verbena, sweet potato vine, and assorted herbs. Payment is by cash or check only. Contact emilee.meinhard@powhatan.k12.va.us with any questions. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
February was so much fun for @powhatanelementary_pcps as the school participated in the Kids Heart Challenge. The school focused on the importance of taking care of their hearts by being physically active every day, eating fruits and vegetables, sleeping at least 10 hours at night, and staying away from smoke. They also learned the warning signs of a stroke, practiced how to do hands-only CPR, and completed a bunch of cardiovascular activities like jump roping. The month culminated with an Awards Ceremony that saw the students from each grade level with the highest fundraising totals honored, followed by the opportunity to throw a pie in Mrs. Deal’s, Mrs. Gobble’s, Mr. Daniels’, and Mrs. Woodson’s faces. In all, 100 students registered for the challenge, which raised a total of $16,704.32 for the American Heart Association. In addition, 39 families learned hands-only CPR, and all students K-5 learned hands-only CPR in class. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
Mr. Roberts’ Energy and the Environment class at @powhatanmiddle_pcps completed a wind turbine project where they learned how to convert energy from wind into electrical energy. The class discussed how energy, electricity specifically, is generated and how to continue to produce electricity in a sustainable and responsible manner. When the wind blows, it pushes against the blades causing them to spin. As the blades spin, they cause the generator to turn. The turning of the generator generates electricity (moving electrons), which can be used to turn on lights, play music, as well as power many other devices. For this project, students designed “rotor blades” for the pre-assembled wind turbine. They tested their designs, recorded data, and modified their rotor blades in an attempt to achieve the greatest generation of electricity possible. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
Mrs. Hintz’s kindergarten class at Powhatan Elementary recently became magnet detectives. The students donned the lab coats they use for science lessons and went on a science walk exploring the school, inside and out, to discover what objects all around them are magnetic. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
We are going to take a minute to feast our eyes on the amazing Powhatan High School Culinary program run by Mr. Robertson. As you can see by these photos, this program offers students a wide variety of opportunities to learn and practice new skills. In addition to their creations in their regular classroom time, (in the class photos here, students in Culinary 3 made classic risotto, chicken parmesan, tiramisu, meatballs, and a gorgeous charcuterie board all in one class!) students have opportunities to shine through programs like Bailey’s Café and catering events (they were the dinner part of the PHS Choral groups’ Dinner and a Show). Regardless of whether the students choose to pursue a career in the culinary arts, they are learning how to prepare food safely and efficiently and honing skills such as customer service, time management, attention to detail, and more. #wearepcps #teampowhatan #elevateeducatorsva
Based on current information, PCPS is anticipating a large turnout at tonight’s School Board meeting at Powhatan High School. We want to provide a safe environment for anyone attending the meeting in person. The capacity in the auditorium is 950 people. Capacity in our remote broadcasting overflow space in the cafeteria is 250 people. If the two meeting spaces reach capacity, the front doors of the high school will be closed for new attendees. For those who cannot attend in person or would prefer to watch from home, the meeting will be live-streamed on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZZdGcV2JfM.
Once visitors enter the school, please move directly to one of the two meeting spaces and have a seat. Should you wish to speak, the sign-up for the public comment period will be located in the hallway outside of the auditorium doors. The meeting will start at 6 p.m. with approximately 15 minutes of board business before the public comment period begins. The school board chair will provide instructions for those participating in public comment.
Reminder
PCPS School Board Meeting
Start Time: 6:00 PM on Monday, March 18, 2024
Location: Powhatan High School
Parking: Front Parking Lot
Building Access: Enter the front doors beginning at 5:30 PM
Business Meeting: Approximately 15 minutes followed by public comment period
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.
Each year, the Powhatan Education Foundation (PEF) awards Innovative Classroom Grants that present ideas for achieving the county’s curricular goals, enhancing students’ personal development, and/or encouraging links with the community. This year, PEF fully or partially funded six grants for a total investment of $16,146.28, and we are going to take time over the next few weeks to highlight how those projects are going. Next up is “From Seed to Fruit,” awarded to Barbara Adcock. The grant money paid for an indoor grow tent and materials so students at Pocahontas Elementary and Flat Rock Elementary could see the complete growth cycle of a variety of vegetables. They will also experiment with different types of soils, lighting, and methods of pollination. In these photos, Mrs. Adcock introduces the grow tent to Pocahontas second graders in Mrs. Reese’s class, who planted mini cucumber, mini tomato, and cucamelon seeds. We give these experiments two green thumbs up! #wearepcps #teampowhatan
