Quick Updates

May 2026- PCPS Parent Resource Center News Edition #4

• School Supply List for KG, 1st, and 2nd

• School Supply List for 3rd, 4th, and 5th

• Cardinal Care Coverage - Back to Scho

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• Solving Problems Together: Who to Contact?

• Updated PCPS Cell Phone Policy

• Helpful Emails & Links for Parents

  • For any transportation changes, email pocespass@powhatan.k12.va.us and your child’s teacher.

  • To report absences, email pocesattendance@powhatan.k12.va.us and your child’s teacher.

  • Parent Volunteer Sign Up Link to assist teachers with prep and special projects

  • Parent Lunch Sign Up to come eat with your child. Please review the detailed information at the top of the sign up link. 

  • Parent Guide

  • Breakfast & Lunch Menus

  • MySchoolBucks for lunch accounts

  • SchoolCashOnline for field trip and other payment

• POCES Family Engagement Survey - Spring 2026

Medications and supplies in the clinic must be picked up by dismissal time on the last day of school.  Any medication not picked up will be safely disposed of by the clinic staff. If your student will require medication at school for the 26-27 school year, please plan to meet with the school nurse during the staff work week of August 17-21st.

The office is open over the summer from 8am - 4pm Monday through Thursday. 

Summer Reading Challenge!

• PCPS Elementary Summer Reading Challenge2026

• As we head into summer, it is critical that we help our children maintain the reading progress that they have made during the school year. For this reason, we would like to share some fun and engaging summer reading opportunities with you and challenge your child to read as many books as he or she can!

• Return the PCPS Summer Reading BINGO card to your teacher in the fall and win a prize!

• If you have any questions, please contact Tracey Ingle at tracey.ingle@powhatan.k12.va.us.

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• Join the Powhatan Library's 2026 Summer Reading Program: Unearth a Story! Explore reading, movies, special events, and hands-on activities for all ages throughout the summer.

• Click here for the full schedule of events!

Student Supports for 2026-2027

• Pocahontas Elementary Staff are getting excited for the 2026-2027 school year! 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 be healthy and successful.

• We are pleased to offer a variety of services throughout the year that can help ensure all of our students have the tools, support, and care they deserve. If you would like to learn more about or receive assistance with any of these programs please complete this form and we will be in touch with you with more information at the beginning of the school year.

• Thank you for being part of the Pocahontas Elementary family. We look forward to a wonderful year ahead! Warm regards, Your Pocahontas School Counselors Amy Kastelberg, K & 5, Jennifer Lavimodiere, 3 & 4, Kelsey Pollitt, 2 & 3

Career Day 2026!

• Do you have a job you love? Our students want to hear about it! We are looking for enthusiastic parent and community volunteers to share their professional journeys at our Pocahontas Elementary Career Day.

  • Dates: November 23, 2026: 1st – 3rd Grades & November 24, 2026: 4th – 5th Grades

• Commitment: This is an all day Volunteer opportunity (9:00am - 3:00pm). Lunch is provided.

• Volunteers will present 5 times (approximately 30-45 minutes per session) to different classes within a specific grade level.

• What to Bring: Just your story! Visuals, tools of the trade, or hands-on demonstrations are always a huge hit with the kids.

• How to Sign Up: Ready to inspire? Please click the link below to fill out our quick Google Form

  and let us know you’re interested:

  • Pocahontas Elementary Career Day Interest