Quick Updates:

The first day of school is Monday, August 24. We are looking forward to meeting our newest tribe members! 

Reminder, the first day of school is just for 6th grade students. 7th and 8th grade students will begin school on Tuesday, August 25.

PMS Family Updates

• 2026-2027 Student Rights and Responsibilities

• 2026-2027 Secondary Course Guide

• Building Maintenance Updates

• Cardinal Care Coverage - Back to School!

• Solving Problems Together: Who to Contact?

• Updated PCPS Cell Phone Policy

School Messenger: 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.

Back to School Night

• This year,  our Back to School Night will be transforming into a Family Literacy Night. We will have a wide variety of engaging sessions, parents and students will be able to visit the Book Fair,  and our Literacy Committee is hard at work planning the night. Stay tuned for more details. Be sure to come on out during our Open House where you can visit the school, walk your students' schedule, and meet all teachers. Check out the details below!

Open House Logistics:

• Report to the gym for packet pick-up (schedule, forms, and information)!

• Take a self-tour around the building and meet our dream team of teachers!

• Meet our caring counselors, our terrific transportation team, our charismatic cafe manager, and our positive PTO!

• Pick-up 2025-2026 yearbooks (if ordered)

• If you are unable to attend Open House, please feel free to stop by PMS on Thursday, August 20 or Friday, August 21 of this week to pick up your child’s packet and schedule.

Chromebooks

• At middle school, there are two required fees, a chromebook fee for $26.50 and a gym locker fee for $5.50. A signed chromebook agreement form are required for students to be issued a chromebook. 

• Students should bring their charged chromebook to school each day, and charges should stay at home. Please note, personal laptops are not allowed to be used at school. Only the PCPS issued chromebook can be used. 6th graders will receive their chromebooks during the first week of school.

Summer Reading Assignments

• This summer, we would like you to take time and read a book that you enjoy.   You can find a book at the local library, the book store, or check in with your classroom teacher.

• Once you read your book of 100 pages or more, please choose one of the activities below to complete and return to your English teacher when you return to school by August 28, 2026.

  • Here’s the fun part:
    ✔️ You’ll earn a point for your class in the 2026–27 Grade Level Reading Challenge
    ✔️ You’ll get to join a special “Get Out of Class” Fun Experience in September

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  So not only do you show off your awesome work—you help your class win and score some extra fun time. Win-win!

• Questions? Contact Tracey Ingle- 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!

Attention current 6th grade families

• Per VA state law mandate, the below immunizations are required to enter into the 7th grade. Students who do not meet immunization requirements cannot attend school until this is completed.

  Please provide proof of immunization to the clinic before the start of the 2026 - 2027 school year. 

• This can be done via email to either Nurse Short (michelle.short@powhatan.k12.va.us) or Mrs. Maxey (vickie.maxey@powhatan.k12.va.us), fax (804)-598-2645, or hand delivered to the school.

  Please make your appointments now as vaccination office visits and clinics fill up quickly.

• Reach out to the clinic with questions. (Ext. 1122/1107)

• Here are the following required immunizations:

  • Effective July 1, 2019, a booster dose of the Diphtheria, Tetanus, & Pertussis (Tdap) vaccine is required for all children entering the 7th grade.

    Effective July 1, 2021, a minimum of 2 doses of Meningococcal Conjugate (MenACWY)  vaccine. The first dose should be administered prior to entering 7th grade. The final dose should be administered prior to entering 12th grade. 

  • Effective July 1, 2021, a complete series of 2 doses of HPV vaccine is required. The first dose shall be administered before the child enters the 7th grade. After reviewing educational materials approved by the Board of Health, the parent or guardian, at the parent's or guardian's sole discretion, may elect for the child not to receive the HPV vaccine.

• More information can be found  at https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/immunization/requirements/. If you would like more information on the Code of Virginia Immunization requirements, including exceptions, please refer to § 22.1-271.2 section C.

Important Athletics Update for Rising 8th Graders:

• Students enrolled in Powhatan Middle School, including eighth-grade students, shall not participate on high school junior varsity (JV) athletic teams in any sport that is offered at Powhatan Middle School during the same season.

• Sport Not Offered at the Middle School
  Students may try out for a high school JV team if the sport is not offered at Powhatan Middle School during the same season.

• Inability to Field a Middle School Team
  If Powhatan Middle School is unable to field a team due to insufficient participation or other verified circumstances, participation at the high school level may be considered.

• Please reach out to our Athletic Director, Bill Wasosky, if you have any questions. Click here for more information.