PCPS wishes all of our Powhatan families a Happy Thanksgiving. Whether you are staying home or traveling this holiday weekend, we hope you stay safe, restful, and happy.
#WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
17 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Autumn graphics. Text that reads: PCPS wishes everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. May your day be filled with gratitude and happiness.
We think we are getting the last of the Halloween-related photos out. At the end of last month, Powhatan High School held a SpookFest in the library over two days during Spear time. The fabulous event included nail painting, horror book bingo, button making, a haunted makerspace walk, and more. We loved seeing the high schoolers enjoying these spooky activities. #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
19 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Four teens pose for a photo at a high school spookfest.
Five teens pose for a photo at a high school spookfest.
Teens make buttons at a high school spookfest.
Students play horror book Bingo at a high school spookfest.
Teens make buttons at a high school spookfest.
Two teens pose for a photo at a high school spookfest.
Five teens pose for a photo at a high school spookfest.
Two teens pose for a photo at a high school spookfest.
Two teens pose for a photo at a high school spookfest.
Three teens pose for a photo at a high school spookfest.
Let’s clear out one holiday before we roll into the next! 🎃(Sorry, but sometimes it takes a minute to get through all these photos.) Back in October, Powhatan High School hosted a fantastic Trunk or Treat, and our community showed up. Huge thanks to all the PHS clubs who decorated trunks, handed out candy, planned activities, and made the evening such a fun, welcoming event for local families. 🧡🖤 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
19 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A group of teens give candy to a child in costume.
A child gets candy at a trunk or treat station.
Two adults and three children pose for a photo at a trunk or treat event.
Two adults and a child pose for a photo at a trunk or treat event.
A group of children pose for a photo at a trunk or treat event.
A group of teens pose for a photo at a trunk or treat event.
A child plays a game at a trunk or treat event.
A group of teens pose for a photo at a trunk or treat event.
Children play an activity booth a photo at a trunk or treat event.
A group of teens pose for a photo at a trunk or treat event.
After fourth graders at Powhatan Elementary studied elements of drama in reading, what better way to review for their Jamestown test than a reader’s theater skit? Mrs. Williams and Mrs. Easter collaborated with the art teacher (Mrs. Webster) to create costumes, and the students loved bringing the Jamestown settlement of 1607 to life with this cross curricular activity! #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan

19 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A large group of students in costume pose for a group photo.
A large group of students in costume pose for a group photo.
A student in costume performs in a Jamestown reader’s theater skit.
Students in costume perform in a Jamestown reader’s theater skit.
Teachers in costume in connection with a Jamestown reader’s theater skit lesson.
Students in costume perform in a Jamestown reader’s theater skit.
Students in costume perform in a Jamestown reader’s theater skit.
Students in costume perform in a Jamestown reader’s theater skit.
A student in costume performs in a Jamestown reader’s theater skit.
Students in costume perform in a Jamestown reader’s theater skit.

Mrs. Peyton’s Intro to Film students at Powhatan High School dove into the history of animation earlier this semester and brought it to life themselves. 🎬✨ After studying how early animators created the illusion of motion, students built zoetropes, a classic optical device that uses a spinning cylinder and sequential images to make still pictures move. 🧡🖤#WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan

19 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A student builds a zoetrope in an intro to film class.
Students build zoetropes in an intro to film class.
Students build zoetropes in an intro to film class.
Students build zoetropes in an intro to film class.
A student builds a zoetrope in an intro to film class.
A student builds a zoetrope in an intro to film class.
Students build zoetropes in an intro to film class.
Inside view of a zoetrope.
A student builds a zoetrope in an intro to film class.
Students build zoetropes in an intro to film class.
Powhatan Middle School celebrated their Students of the Quarter earlier this month. Teachers nominated students that stood out for work ethic, positive attitude, being helpful to others as well as other amazing qualities. Students gathered with the teachers that nominated them for a celebration in the library complete with certificates, balloons, and of course, ice cream! #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
20 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A group of students pose for a group photo.
A student accepts a student of the quarter award in an informal ceremony in a library.
A student accepts a student of the quarter award in an informal ceremony in a library.
A student accepts a student of the quarter award in an informal ceremony in a library.
A student accepts a student of the quarter award in an informal ceremony in a library.
A student accepts a student of the quarter award in an informal ceremony in a library.
A student accepts a student of the quarter award in an informal ceremony in a library.
We know many of our staff and families may be looking for fun ideas to do during the upcoming breaks, so we wanted to share this free opportunity, which will be available through next year. The link is in the comments. '

The Virginia Department of Education is proud to announce the Virginia 250 Passport in partnership with the VA250 Commission and supported by the Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC). In 2026, the United States marks its 250th anniversary. This historic milestone – extraordinary in our lifetimes – provides the ideal moment to come together, better understand our shared past, and renew our commitment to the pursuit of A More Perfect Union.
In partnership, the Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC), Colonial Williamsburg, George Washington’s Mount Vernon, Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, Virginia Tourism Corporation, and the Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission created the Virginia 250 Passport.
This commemorative passport is a history travel guide, discount book, and 250th keepsake! From November 11, 2025, through December 31, 2026, participants can collect unique stamps at 70 history sites and museums across the Commonwealth, receive special pricing on admission, and enter to win prizes. Passports are available at no cost at the VMHC and select locations across the state.
20 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Promotional books advertising the Virginia 250 Passport program.
It took us a little while to get these posted, but we hope they were worth the wait. Flat Rock Elementary School’s Fall Festival brought out big smiles, fun activities, and a great sense of community. 🎃🍂🎉 Thanks to everyone who helped make it such a memorable day for our students and families. 🧡🖤 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
20 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Children play in an activity at a fall festival.
Two adults and two children pose for a photo at a fall festival.
Two adults and a child pose for a photo at a fall festival.
Three children pose for a photo at a fall festival.
A child plays a game with three adults at a fall festival.
Two adults and two children pose for a photo at a fall festival.
An adult and child pose for a photo at a fall festival.
An adult and child pose for a photo at a fall festival.
Children play in an activity at a fall festival.
Two adults and two children pose for a photo at a fall festival.
As we head into the holiday week, we want to wish all of our PCPS families a very Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃 Remember, schools will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 26 through Friday, Nov. 28, and classes will resume on Monday, Dec. 1. We hope everyone enjoys a restful, gratitude-filled break with family and friends. 🧡🖤
#WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
20 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
pumpkin graphics. Text that reads: Wishing our PCPS Families a Happy THanksgiving. Powhatan County Public Schools will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 26 to Friday, Nov. 28. Classes will resume on Monday, Dec. 1.
Fridays at Powhatan High School come with a little extra joy thanks to the Coffee Train! 🚂☕ Hot chocolate, coffee, and sweet treats delivered right to teachers and staff in their classrooms or work areas? That’s the kind of Friday pick-me-up we love. An added bonus: students greet everyone and help take and fulfill the orders, building real-world skills while brightening everyone’s day.🧡🖤 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
23 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students serve hot chocolate or coffee to school staff in a coffee train.
Students serve hot chocolate or coffee to school staff in a coffee train.
Students serve hot chocolate or coffee to school staff in a coffee train.
An adult and student pose for a photo along with a coffee cart.
An adult and three students pose for a photo along with a coffee cart.
An adult and student prepare a drink at a coffee cart.
An adult and student pose for a photo along with a coffee cart.
Students serve hot chocolate or coffee to school staff in a coffee train.
Powhatan High School’s JROTC cadets recently visited Flat Rock Elementary to share important Holiday Fire Safety tips with some of our younger students. Each year, the cadets create a different service-learning project. This year, 14 cadets worked in teams to design their own fire safety presentations and deliver them during Resource classes. We love seeing our older students lead, teach, and give back in meaningful ways. 🧡🖤 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
25 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A group of cadets pose for a photo with a fire safety presentation display.
Students work on fire safety escape plans.
A group of students listen to a fire safety presentation given by JROTC cadets.
A group of students listen to a fire safety presentation given by JROTC cadets.
A group of students listen to a fire safety presentation given by JROTC cadets.
JROTC cadets help students work on fire safety escape plans.
Students work on fire safety escape plans.
Students work on fire safety escape plans.
A group of students listen to a fire safety presentation given by JROTC cadets.
A group of students listen to a fire safety presentation given by JROTC cadets.
Get ready for a night of mystery, music, and all-around fun! 🎤🎭 Join us Tuesday night at 7 p.m. in the Powhatan High School auditorium for Masked Singer: Teacher Edition – where our own staff take the stage in full disguise. Come cheer on your favorites and try to guess who’s behind the mask. You might be surprised! Tickets are $5 at the door. All proceeds support our multi–grand champion, nationally ranked Choral Program. #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
27 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
People and theater graphics. Text that reads: Masked Singer. Teacher Edition. Who's Behind the Mask. November 18th In the PHS Auditorium At 7 pm. Come out and support our multi grand champion, Nationally Ranked Choral Program! Join us for a night of mystery, music, and fun as our very own teachers take the stage in full disguise. Guess who's singing and cheer them on. You might be surprised who's behind the mask! Questions: michael.bell@powhatan.k12.va.us
Twenty-five Powhatan Middle School students recently auditioned for All-District Chorus, and we’re proud of every single one of them! 🎶 Fifteen students were selected and will take the stage at the All-District Chorus Concert in February. #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
27 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A group of students in matching shirts sit together in an auditorium.
A group of students in matching shirts sit together in an auditorium.
First graders at Pocahontas Elementary recently got creative with their favorite stuffed animals! 🧸 As part of this fun literacy lesson, the students brought in a stuffie, drew a picture of it, and brainstormed adjectives to describe it. Those adjectives were then used in a follow-up descriptive writing assignment. What a wonderful way to practice writing and vocabulary while highlighting their favorite stuffies. #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
about 1 month ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students use a stuffie they brought to school for a writing assignment.
Students use a stuffie they brought to school for a writing assignment.
Students use a stuffie they brought to school for a writing assignment.
Students use a stuffie they brought to school for a writing assignment.
A student shows a stuffie he brought to school.
Students use a stuffie they brought to school for a writing assignment.
A teacher explains an assignment to students sitting on the floor.
Students use a stuffie they brought to school for a writing assignment.
A student shows a stuffie he brought to school.
A student shows a stuffie she brought to school.
Jackson and Alex Fife, two creative students at Powhatan Middle School, recently shared their love of 3D- building with a special gift for their peers. Through their family nonprofit, Fife’s Fun with Filament, they used 3-D printers to create 125 fidgets – 25 for each PCPS school – to help students manage stress and stay focused. The donation was presented during ACCT with Principal Colin Innes, Superintendent Beth Teigen, and School Board Chair Susan Smith in attendance. 🧡 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
about 1 month ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Three adults and two students pose for a photo during a fidget spinner donation.
Two children sell fidget spinners at an outdoor market.
Three adults and a student speak during a fidget spinner donation.
Two children sell fidget spinners at an outdoor market.
Two adults and a student speak during a fidget spinner donation.
At Tuesday night's meeting, the School Board recognized the winners of the seven Classroom Innovation Grants awarded this year by the Powhatan Education Foundation (PEF). These grants, which total $16,168.99 this year, support creative projects that enrich instruction, spark student curiosity, and strengthen connections with our community.

Grant Recipients:

* Loren Jacobs, Powhatan High School, $1,888.99 for “Touch & Learn: An Interactive Display to Ignite Curiosity in High School.”

* Kelly Terry, Flat Rock Elementary, $2,775 for “Take a Future View Into Immersive Digital Learning with ViewSonic Interactive ViewBoards.”

* Libbey Kitten, Instructional Specialist – Science, $2,000 for “From Powhatan to the Stars: Inspiring Student Curiosity with a Traveling Planetarium.”

* Barbara Adcock, Pocahontas Elementary, $1,960 for “Energy Transfer: Insulators and Conductors of Thermal Energy.”

* Rebekah Crump, Pocahontas Elementary, $2,545 for “Powering the Future.”

* Jana Ford, Pocahontas Elementary, $2,000 for “Second Grade Outdoor Learning Space.”

* Athea Hudson and Tracy Ingle, Powhatan High School, $3,000 for “Renaissance Festival.”
about 1 month ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A large group of men and women pose for a group photo. Some are holding checks for grants.
It was all boots, hats, and big smiles at Powhatan Elementary’s Cowboys and Cowgirls Day earlier this semester! 🤠 Students and staff showed off their best western wear, and Principal Jason Gill and Assistant Principal KP Gobble took the fun to the next level by greeting students (and making classroom rounds) in inflatable horse rider costumes. 🐴 It was a rootin’-tootin’ good time for everyone! 🧡 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
about 1 month ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
An administrator in a horse and rider costume interacts with children.
An administrator in a horse and rider costume interacts with a child.
Children in western wear pose for a photo.
Children in western wear pose for a photo.
A teacher and children in western wear pose for a photo.
A child in western wear poses for a photo.
Children in western wear pose for a photo.
A child in western wear poses for a photo.
Two administrators in horse and rider costumes interact with children.
Second graders in Mrs. Young’s and Mrs. Raley’s classes at Pocahontas Elementary learned that in math – just like in life – there’s often more than one way to get to the right answer! Through a fun “math bug” activity, students recently practiced writing different addition problems that all equaled the same number, helping them understand balanced equations in a hands-on, memorable way. 🐞 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
about 1 month ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A teacher talks through math problems with her class.
A teacher compliments a child's math activity sheet while another child sees.
Children work on a math bug activity.
Children work on a math bug activity.
Children work on a math bug activity.
A child works on a math bug activity.
A child works on a math bug activity.
Children work on a math bug activity.
A child works on a math bug activity.
Children work on a math bug activity.
Ahead of Veterans Day, Powhatan Middle School students put their creativity and gratitude to work in ACCT, making more than 350 cards to thank our veterans for their service. Mrs. Arnold and Mrs. Antone delivered the cards to Hunter Holmes McGuire Veterans Affairs Medical Center, where they were shared with veterans in a special Veterans Day celebration on November 7. ❤️🤍💙🧡🖤 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
about 1 month ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students make Veterans Day cards for veterans.
Students make Veterans Day cards for veterans.
A table full of Veterans Day cards for veterans.
A student makes a Veterans Day card for a veteran.
Students make Veterans Day cards for veterans.
Students make Veterans Day cards for veterans.
Students make Veterans Day cards for veterans.
Students make Veterans Day cards for veterans.
Students make Veterans Day cards for veterans.
A woman presents a bag of veterans day cards to a man.
On this Veterans Day and every day, Powhatan County Public Schools extends our heartfelt gratitude to all veterans – especially those within our school community – for their service and sacrifice. #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
about 1 month ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
PCPS logo. US flag. Text that reads: PCPS honors all who served. Veterans Day. November 11, 2025