Pocahontas Elementary School

Quick Updates

• School Supply Lists. Here are the school supply lists for next school year. 

• Elementary Summer Reading Program

• Middle School Summer Reading

• Highlights of Our Learning Journey

• 2025 Summer School Offerings

• 2025-2026 Division Calendar

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  • August 18th: First Day of School Pre-K/K last names A-M ONLY; First Day of School Grades 1-5

  • August 19th: First Day of School Pre-K/K last names N-Z ONLY; Second Day of School Grades 1-5

  • August 20th: Second Day of School for all Pre-K/K

  • Elementary Schedule Time Updates: Drop Off: 8:25 am; Start Time: 8:40 am; Dismissal: 3:30 pm

  • See this presentation for more information, including changes at the elementary and high school levels.

School Supplies Assistance Request

• Looking ahead to the 2025-2026 school year, we are excited to plan for another wonderful year at Pocahontas Elementary School. Our commitment to providing a nurturing, supportive environment for all of our students extends beyond the classroom, and we want to make sure every student and family has the resources they need to succeed and feel supported. This year, we want to make sure that all students are prepared to return to school with all of their needed supplies. If your family is in need of assistance providing supplies for your child, please complete the request for supplies School Supply Assistance Request.

  • If you have questions, please reach out to your child’s school counselor. (Kindergarten) Zanna Ferdous: zanna.ferdous@powhatan.k12.va.us

    (1st and 2nd) Jennifer Lavimodiere: jennifer.lavimodiere@powhatan.k12.va.us

    (3rd and 4th) Amy Kastelberg: amy.kastelberg@powhatan.k12.va.us

Backpacks of Love

• Backpacks of Love supports our students with food backpacks for the weekends. Check out more information on how to support the organization and food donations needed. 

Literacy Resources for Families

• Powhatan County Public Schools encourages families to explore the valuable literacy resources available through the Virginia Department of Education. These tools are designed to support student learning and success both in the classroom and at home.

• Be sure to visit the "Family Supports for Reading" section in the VDOE Resource Hub, which includes helpful strategies, tips, and fun activities to strengthen reading skills and inspire a love of reading at home.

• By working together, we can give every student the tools they need to grow as confident, capable readers.

FROM THE PTO -

• School Supplies for 2025-2026: Want to make school supply shopping for next year a breeze? The PTO has set up an online store with The Write Stuff for you to order your students supplies for the 2025-2026 school year.

  • All items are delivered to Pocahontas and will be waiting in your child's classroom on Supply Drop off night before school starts!

  • Here is information on how to order:

    • Visit: The Write Stuff -

      Select your students' grade for the next school year.

    • Enter their information - CUSTOMIZE your kit!

    • Check Out! - Sit back, relax and enjoy your summer.