Powhatan Middle School

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 scheduled school days off. Planning ahead helps ensure students can be in school, ready to learn, as often as possible.
From Start to finish
Open Houses:
Tuesday, 8/18: Powhatan High School
Wednesday, 8/19: Powhatan Middle
Thursday, 8/20: All Elementary Schools
First Week of School
8/24: First Day of School for Half of PreK/K; Grades 1-5, 6 & 9
8/25: First Day of School for Other Half of PreK/K, 7-8; 10-12
8/25: Second Day of School for 1-5, 6 & 9
Graduation
Thursday, 5/27: PHS Graduation
Last Day of School
Friday, 6/4 (Half Day)

Long Weekends
Friday, 9/4 - Monday, 9/7
Friday, 10/23 - Monday, 10/26
Monday, 11/2 - Tuesday, 11/3
Friday, 2/12 - Monday, 2/15
Friday, 3/12 - Monday, 3/15
Friday, 5/28 - Monday, 5/31

Student Holidays
Friday, 9/4
Monday, 9/7
Friday, 10/23
Monday, 10/26
Monday, 11/2
Tuesday, 11/3 *Parent Teacher Conferences
Monday, 1/4
Monday, 1/18 (MLK Jr. Day)
Friday, 2/12
Monday, 2/15 *Snow Make-Up Day
Friday, 3/12
Monday, 3/15 *Snow Make-Up Day
Monday, 4/19 *Snow Make-Up Day
Friday, 5/28
Monday, 5/31 (Memorial Day)

School Breaks
Thanksgiving Break: Wednesday, 11/25 - Friday, 11/27
Winter Break: Monday, 12/21 - Monday, 1/4
Spring Break: Monday, 3/29 - Friday, 4/2

Good morning PCPS Community. The Powhatan County School Board Recap for last week’s School Board meetings is ready to view. It also includes an entry about the emergency called special meeting held Monday. As always, the goal of this newsletter is to help people who don't have the time to come to or watch full School Board meetings still stay abreast of what is going on in our school division. You can find the link to the recap in the comments.
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Notice of a Special Emergency School Board Meeting
The Powhatan County School Board will hold a special-called emergency meeting on Monday, August 17, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. at Powhatan High School, 1800 Judes Ferry Road,
Powhatan, VA. (Room A116) The board will meet to vote on changes to the course selection guide to address a staffing shortage at Powhatan High School.

Please give a warm welcome to the newest members of Powhatan County Public Schools! 🧡🖤
Our new teachers and librarians spent Monday through Wednesday getting to know PCPS, meeting school and division leaders, connecting with their mentors, and learning all they need to get ready for the year ahead.
And they didn’t just sit through training! They started their first day by taking a school bus tour of our beautiful county. They also got into their schools and classrooms, started preparing their spaces, and began making plans for welcoming their students.
We’re excited to have this talented group joining Team Powhatan. Welcome! 👋
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NOTICE: Powhatan County School Board Notice of Possible Quorum
Pursuant to Virginia Code § 2.2-3707
Please take notice that members of the Powhatan County School Board may be present at the EmPower Conference to be held: from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM on Monday, August 17, 2026, at Powhatan High School, 1800 Judes Ferry Rd, Powhatan, VA 23139.
This notice is being provided in accordance with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act due to the possibility that a quorum of school board members may be in attendance for training. This aligns with Virginia Code § 22.1-253.13:5(a)
1950, as amended, which states that each member of the Board shall participate in high-quality professional development programs on personnel, curriculum, and current issues in education as part of his service on the Board.
No official business will be conducted, and no votes or decisions will be made by the School Board at this event.

Powhatan County Public Schools is hiring an elementary teacher at Powhatan Elementary School. Fast turnaround time. No time to wait! Apply today at the link in the image or found in the comments.
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Powhatan County School Board Notice of Possible Quorum
Pursuant to Virginia Code § 2.2-3707
Please take notice that members of the Powhatan County School Board may be present at the New Teacher Orientation to be held:
DATE: Monday, August 10, 2026
TIME: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
LOCATION: Pocahontas Landmark Center
4290 Anderson Hwy, Powhatan, VA
This notice is being provided in accordance with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act due to the possibility that a quorum of school board members may be in attendance.
No official business will be conducted, and no votes or decisions will be made by the School Board at this event.

IMPORTANT COMMUNITY NOTICE
On Thursday, July 23, Powhatan County Public Schools, in partnership with local law enforcement and emergency responders, will be conducting a full-scale emergency drill.
Please review the important details below regarding building closures and traffic impacts during this training exercise:
* Building Closures (7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.): All PCPS buildings and campuses will be closed to the public, staff, and students from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This includes the Powhatan Landmark Center (PLC) and the Transportation Department.
* Active Drill Locations: The exercise will take place at Powhatan High School (PHS) and Flat Rock Elementary School (FRES).
* Traffic & Road Closures: Please expect a heavy presence of emergency vehicles, potential road closures, and increased traffic around PHS and FRES during the morning hours. We advise community members to avoid these areas if possible.
We appreciate your cooperation and patience as our staff and local first responders conduct this vital safety training. All buildings are expected to resume normal operations at 12:00 p.m. on the day of the drill.

Congratulations to the graduates who recently crossed the stage at Powhatan High School's Summer Graduation Ceremony! 🎓Each diploma represents perseverance, hard work, and a milestone worth celebrating. We are proud of all you have accomplished and wish you the very best as you begin your next chapter. 🧡🖤
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Good afternoon PCPS Community. The Powhatan County School Board Recap covering Monday afternoon's joint meeting with the Board of Supervisors is ready to view. As always, the goal of this newsletter is to help people who don't have the time to attend or watch full School Board meetings still stay abreast of what is going on in our school division. The newsletter link is in the comments.

Powhatan County School Board Special Meeting Notice
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Powhatan County Board of Supervisors and Powhatan County School Board will convene a special meeting on Monday, July 6, 2026, beginning at 3:00 pm in The Village Building Auditorium at 3910 Old Buckingham Road, Powhatan, Virginia, for the purpose of considering, discussing, and voting on a resolution to add a referendum question to the November 3, 2026, ballot asking voters whether Powhatan County should levy a 1% sales tax to be used solely for construction or renovation of Powhatan County schools.

Powhatan County Public Schools is seeking a Head Start teacher to join our team. This position plays an important role in supporting our youngest learners by creating a nurturing, engaging, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment that helps children build strong early learning foundations. Interested candidates can view full details and apply using the link shared in the graphic and in the comments.
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Notice: In observance of Independence Day, Powhatan County Public Schools will be closed Thursday, July 2, 2026.
PCPS is also closed on Fridays during the summer, so schools and offices will remain closed on Friday, July 3, 2026.

To all the fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, and father figures in our community: thank you. 💙
Thank you for the encouragement, support, guidance, and care you provide to the children in your lives. Your impact reaches far beyond what you may ever realize.
We hope you had a wonderful Father's Day. 🧡🖤
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Good afternoon PCPS Community. The Powhatan County School Board Recap for this week’s School Board meetings is ready to view. As always, the goal of this newsletter is to help people who don't have the time to come to or watch full School Board meetings still stay abreast of what is going on in our school division. You can find the link to the recap here: https://app.smore.com/n/u0vm8.

In observance of Juneteenth, Powhatan County Public Schools will be closed Thursday, June 18, 2026. PCPS is also closed on Fridays during the summer, so schools and offices will remain closed on Friday, June 19, 2026.

Summer meal program provides relief for families
POWHATAN, VA – As grocery costs continue to strain household budgets, Powhatan County Public Schools is helping families ensure children have access to healthy meals throughout the summer.
Through August 18, the school division is offering weekly breakfast and lunch meal pickups for PCPS students every Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Powhatan Middle School, Door #11.
Families can still register for the program.
For many families, the service helps fill the gap left when school cafeterias close for the summer.
One Powhatan parent caring for multiple children said she immediately recognized the value of the program after learning about it through one of her children's schools.
"I was thinking, 'Oh, that will help so much,'" she said. "Groceries are super expensive."
The mom shared that replacing school breakfasts and lunches during the summer months creates a significant financial burden for many families.
She picks up meals for five PCPS students, including her own children and others staying with her family, and said the impact was immediate.
"The kids are going to be fed and have plenty of stuff to snack on. And it is healthier food, not junk food," she said. "The option to have so much milk is amazing. We go through probably 20 gallons of milk a month.”
She described the registration process as quick and straightforward.
"The form was extremely easy and very short," she said. "Then, going in to receive the food, everybody was so friendly and helpful. They even used a cart to help me bring everything to my car because it was so much food. It was amazing."
Families receive a variety of nutritious items, including fresh fruits and vegetables, milk, juice, cereal, muffins, and lunch entrees.
"We are hoping to relieve the stress of providing healthy breakfasts and lunches for Powhatan families," said Dorothy Kohler, Food Services General Manager. "We know how beneficial it is to have these meals available to all PCPS families this summer."
Students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals may receive meals at no cost. Students who do not qualify for free or reduced-price meals may purchase breakfast for $1.75 and lunch for $3.60.
Payment for purchased meals must be available in the student's lunch account by the day prior to pickup.
Families who are unable to pick up meals should contact Joann English at 804-362-2500 ext. 142 or joann.english@powhatan.k12.va.us.
To sign up, families can complete the Summer Meals Form found on the PCPS website (the link is in the comments) or submit a paper form to the main office at the Pocahontas Landmark Center.

The Powhatan Education Foundation held its ninth annual Golf Tournament last week at Mill Quarter Plantation, and it was an amazing event. Thank you to all of the teams, sponsors, volunteers, and supporters who helped make this year's tournament a success. Funds raised through the event will support Powhatan County Public Schools through initiatives such as Classroom Innovation Grants, student scholarships, Teacher of the Year awards, and other programs that enhance learning opportunities for students. More photos are highlighted on the PCPS Facebook page.
Congratulations to this year's winners:
* Closest to the Pin (Women): Jean Gauthier
* Closest to the Pin (Men): Jim Woodson
* Longest Drive (Women): Paulette Goodman
* Longest Drive (Men): Adam Martin
First Place Team
Chet Ward, Jim Woodson, David Plesants, Erik Magnuson
Second Place Team
Mike Jenkins, Matt Hand, Robbie Goodrich, Derek Shifflet
Third Place Team
David Prince, Sr., Miles King, Paulette Goodman, Jean Gauthier
The Powhatan Education Foundation's impact reaches classrooms across the division, helping provide innovative learning experiences and recognizing excellence among both students and staff. Thank you to everyone who helps make that work possible.
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In May, we shared the WTVR CBS 6 News story about the meaningful Memorial Day program led by Mrs. Easter’s and Miss Stinnett’s fourth grade classes at Powhatan Elementary. ❤️🤍💙 We also wanted to share some of our own photos from that special event. Students did a thoughtful and respectful job honoring the meaning of Memorial Day and remembering those who served our country. It was a wonderful experience for everyone involved. 🧡🖤
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