Quick Updates

This year at Pocahontas Elementary, we will Celebrate the Journey of Learning!

• 2026-2027 Student Rights and Responsibilities

• 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

  • Parent Guide

  • Breakfast & Lunch Menus & MySchoolBucks for lunch accounts

  • SchoolCashOnline for field trip and other payment

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

Open House - Thursday, August 20th!

• The school year kicks off with Open House on Thursday, August 20th. 

  • 4:00pm: Kindergarten Orientation in Classrooms

  • 5:00pm: New Student Orientation for Grades 1st - 5th in the Cafeteria

  • 5:00pm - 7:00pm: Open House & Supply Drop for Students in Grades 1st to 5th in Classrooms

• Class assignment postcards will be mailed out prior to Open House.

• During Open House, families will meet teachers and staff, drop off supplies in classrooms, and pick up student folders with information about the school year.

• This Parent Guide has information about the school year, including the parent/student handbook, important school contact information, meal prices, and more detailed information about parent drop off and pick up. Parents will receive a copy of this in student folders during Open House. 

Staggered start for Kindergarten

• Monday, August 24th: First Day of School Kindergarten last names A - J ONLY; First Day of School Grades 1st - 5th

• Tuesday, August 25th: First Day of School Kindergarten last names K - Z ONLY; Second Day of School Grades 1st - 5th

• Wednesday,

  August 26th: Second Day of School for all Kindergarten students

Announcements & Additional Information

• If your student will require medication during the school year, please plan to meet with the school nurse the week of August 17th - 21st. You can contact the school nurse by email arla.thompson@powhatan.k12.va.us.

• Important note: New students must submit all required enrollment documents including residency forms, health forms, and any other required documents prior to August 10th. Any student whose registration is incomplete will not receive information regarding class assignments in the mail until the enrollment process is complete. Please reach out to our registrar, Mrs. Regina Saba, for questions. regina.saba@powhatan.k12.va.us

• If you do not currently receive text messages from the school messenger program and you would like to OPT IN to receive TEXT messages. Text the words OPT IN to 67587.

• Are you or someone you know interested in joining the amazing staff at Pocahontas Elementary? We are currently hiring for a reading interventionist (Apply Here) and we are always looking to increase our substitute teacher pool (Apply Here). 

POCA PTO

• From the Pocahontas PTO! We are so excited to see everyone back in the halls for Supply Drop Off Night!! We know it's been a while since you've seen your student's class shirt but it's time to dig it out. Stop by the PTO table for our annual class shirt swap where you can leave last year's shirt and take a shirt for this year. Class shirts can still be ordered, keep an eye out for the flyer at the beginning of the school year. As always, if you have any questions email us at pocaespto@gmail.com. 

  • PTO is hosting a Popsicles with Playmates event for Kindergarten students and parents on August 11th from 5:30 - 6:30pm on the playground. Come to meet some new friends before the first day of school. We will also have a school bus here for students to practice safe bus expectations.

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   

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!