Pocahontas Elementary School

Quick Updates

• 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.

• Helping Hands Award - Do you know a Powhatan County Public Schools employee who is Inspiring, Empowering, or Innovating?  Nominate them for the Helping Hands Award! Tell us about any staff member who is making a difference in the lives of our children by inspiring, empowering or innovating.  Use this link and click on the “Nominate someone” button to tell us about a Powhatan Schools staff member who deserves to be recognized. We welcome suggestions from students, families, co-workers or community members.

• Join our dynamic team of substitute teachers and help shape the future of Pocahontas Elementary School. Enjoy a flexible schedule, weekly pay, and free training. Visit www.ESS.com to join our team today!

Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week

• May 5th - 9th and we would love to share appreciative notes with teachers and staff from you. Use this link to share your note and we will print and distribute. 

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.

Calling all Watch D.O.G.S (dads of great students)!

• The last day to volunteer is May 1st, 2025.

• If you are interested in spending a day as a Pocahontas Watch DOGS volunteer, please complete the background check and return it to your child’s teacher. You will be given access to sign the up calendar as soon as your background check clears.

Powhatan County Housing Needs Survey

• Your voice matters! PCPS encourages our staff and families to take the Powhatan County Housing Needs Survey to help guide important decisions for our community—and our schools.

• This anonymous survey, led by a local steering committee, will help guide important decisions about housing in Powhatan. As a school division, we know how housing affects PCPS students and families. Your feedback will also help ensure our schools are prepared for the community’s needs.

• https://questionpro.com/t/AREnnZ5g6a.

FROM THE PTO -

• Pocahontas Spirit Wear: Spring sports are starting up and the weather is getting warmer, so it is a great time to refresh your Pocahontas Spirit Wear items! New items are added weekly. Don't want to pay shipping?? Get in on a bulk order with friends! Check out the store: 1st Place Spirit Wear

• 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.

• Little Caesars Pizza Fundraiser: The Little Caesars Pizza fundraiser will be kicking off this week and run through May 2nd! Order forms/brochures will be sent home with students this week. Our fundraiser ID is: 456889. Email pocaespto@gmail.com if you have any questions.