Pocahontas Elementary School

Let’s connect! Parent-teacher conferences are coming up on November 3 , and we’d love to see you. This is a great opportunity to celebrate your child’s progress, ask questions, an...

Join us for “Pocahontas Gives Thanks” on Thursday, November 12, 2026 , an evening of learning, games, and family fun! As a Title 1 school, we offer additional family engagement ev...

Powhatan Christmas Mother invites eligible individuals and families to apply for services this holiday season. Applications can be completed in person at the Powhatan Public Librar...

Backpacks of Love, Inc. is a local nonprofit organization that has been helping provide weekend meals to children in our community since 2011. Through the program, students who...

Powhatan County Public Schools invites families to join our “Let’s Pull Together” tab collection to benefit our local Ronald McDonald House! Save your aluminum pull tabs and send...

Can you give 1 Hour for Schools? 1 Hour for Schools is a nationwide volunteer movement created by PTO Today to help strengthen school communities, starting with one simple...

On November 3, our community will vote on a proposed 1% local sales tax referendum for Powhatan County Public Schools. ​​ This tax could generate approximately $5 million annually...

Every year we strive to grow and improve the programs that we offer to our students and their families. This year we are working to improve the quality of the time that our Watch ...

A new school year comes with holidays, breaks, and plenty of important dates. We hope this planner will help our families plan vacations, appointments, and other activities around...

Powhatan High School teacher Paula Duncan has been named the FY2027 Region 1 Teacher of the Year by the Virginia Department of Education. A 25-year veteran of Powhatan County Publ...

We are proud to recognize and congratulate four outstanding educators who have achieved National Board Certification —a significant professional accomplishment and a testament to...

Please join us in congratulating Cindy Raley, a second grade teacher who has been part of the Pocahontas Elementary community for six years. Mrs. Raley also serves as the second-g...

Students at Pocahontas Elementary are starting their mornings with the school’s run club, building healthy habits, friendships, and confidence. Led by PE teacher Bethany Britz—who...

The Powhatan Education Foundation (PEF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the learning experience for the students, teachers, and staff of Powhatan Count...

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 servi...

November is “Poca Gives Thanks” As we enter the season of gratitude, Pocahontas Elementary is kicking off “Poca Gives Thanks” — a month dedicated to giving back and showing ap...

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) is hosting a few more listening sessions prior to the November Board meeting to gather input on cut score implementation. Below are ema...

Powhatan County Public Schools (PCPS) is reviewing and updating its strategic plan, Charting the Path to 2030, to ensure it continues to reflect the community’s values, recent sta...

Powhatan County Public Library offers free online tutoring and language learning resources —available anytime on their website. All you need is a library card ! 🌐 Language ...

Powhatan County Public Schools would like to share an important update regarding the structure of School Board meetings. Until now, the board has held two separate monthly meeti...