Quick Updates:

PMS Family Updates

May 2026- PCPS Parent Resource Center News Edition #4

• 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.

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!

End of Year Reminders

• Student Medications: Medications and supplies in the clinic should be picked up by dismissal time on 5/29/26.  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.

• Lost & Found Items: Please have your students check our Lost & Found for any missing items. Any remaining items will be donated at the end of the school year.

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.