Powhatan Middle School

The Powhatan County School Board will hold a closed session meeting on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. at 4290 Anderson Highway, Powhatan, VA. The board will enter into closed session, pursuant of Section 2.2-3711(A)(8) of the Code of Virginia 1950, as amended, to consult legal counsel regarding the Pocahontas Landmark Center.

Every day in class is a step toward the future. 📚✨ Strong attendance builds the consistency and skills students need to succeed in Career and College Readiness programs and beyond. We love having our students in class!🧡 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan

Sixth graders in Mrs. Wasosky’s U.S. History I class at Powhatan Middle School recently took their learning to the Innovation Lab with Dr. Spott. Students demonstrated their knowledge of indigenous homes in what is now the United States by using materials to create their own representations. 🧡 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan

Earlier this month, the local chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa, an international honorary organization of women educators, surprised our new teachers with a little treat as a welcome. Pictured here, office assistants delivered goodie bags to a few Powhatan High School teachers. 🍎 Since its charter in 2005, the Powhatan chapter has carried out a variety of service projects, including raising funds each year to provide a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating senior pursuing a degree in education. The goodie bags are a special tradition to recognize new teachers and share a little encouragement as they begin their journey in PCPS. 🧡 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan

🌟 REMINDER 🌟
Join us for Non-Traditional High School Options Night on Sept. 23 at Powhatan Middle School.
Meet representatives from Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School, Appomattox Regional Governor’s School, CodeRVA High School, and the Powhatan HS/Reynolds Community College Advanced College Academy.
Learn about programs, applications, and opportunities beyond the traditional high school path. Applications are limited to current 8th graders enrolled in Algebra 1, but the information night is open to students in grades 5–8 and their families. *
Applications open: Oct. 1 on the PCPS website
Application deadline: Dec. 1
* Private and homeschool families seeking applications will need to schedule an appointment with Ms. Antone to come to Powhatan Middle School and provide proof of residency for their student’s application to be verified and accepted.

Eighth graders in Ms. Phinney’s physical science class at Powhatan Middle School recently put their engineering and science skills to the test by building bridges out of spaghetti noodles and recording their capacity under different conditions. Students used this hands-on challenge to practice identifying and applying the different parts of an experiment. #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan

🔔 Reminder! Tomorrow morning is the next session of our Powhatan Strong: Family Connection Series. Join the Student Services team Thursday, Sept. 28 from 10:00–11:00 a.m. for a virtual conversation on Safety. Each session includes a short presentation plus time for your questions. Don’t miss this chance to connect and learn together! Scan the URL or find the link in the comments. #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan

September is Attendance Awareness Month! 📚 Showing up matters – not just for learning, but for building life skills that last well beyond the classroom. Good attendance helps students grow in responsibility, time management, and organization. Let’s keep encouraging our students to be present and engaged every day. #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan

💻 Today is National IT Professionals Day! We want to thank our amazing PCPS IT team for everything they do behind the scenes – from keeping thousands of devices running to supporting staff and students every day. We couldn’t do it without you! 🙌 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan

🔢✨ Perfect Square Day is here, and Mrs. Arnett’s math students at Powhatan Middle School got on board with the occasion. Today is a Perfect Square Day – 9/16/25 - a date made entirely of perfect squares! Even the full year 2025 is a perfect square (45²). On Monday, Mrs. Arnett’s students explored the concept of perfect squares, discovering what makes this date so special, and even figuring out all 15 Perfect Square Days in 2025.
Fun fact: There is one more Perfect Square Day in 2025 – 9/25/25. After that, it won’t happen again until January 1, 2036!
#WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan

We are back again with another installment of the Powhatan County School Board Recap. 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. The link for the September newsletter can be found in the Comments. #WeArePCPS #teampowhatan

Elementary students across PCPS took time to honor Patriot Day on Thursday. Classes took turns throughout the day visiting their flagpoles and talking about the meaning of the day. Shown here, at Flat Rock Elementary, Mr. Beberdick’s fifth graders gathered at the flagpole, while at Powhatan Elementary, Ms. Daniel’s first graders did the same. These moments of reflection helped students learn about the meaning of September 11 and why we pause to remember. #WeArePCPS #teampowhatan

Today is Patriot Day, a time to honor and remember the victims of the September 11, 2001, terror attacks. Powhatan High School held a ceremony led by the entire JROTC cadet battalion, with government and history classes attending to observe. All five members of the School Board were also present in support. Principal Mike Pierce served as emcee, speaking about the importance of the day and the reason behind the ceremony. #WeArePCPS #teampowhatan

This morning, Powhatan Middle School held a ceremony at the flagpole to remember the anniversary of the terror attacks of September 11, 2001. Boy Scout Troops 1833 and 832 led the ceremony, presenting the colors and sharing the symbolism behind the Freedom Flag. Mrs. Snyder directed the eighth-grade chorus in a moving performance of the National Anthem, while several civics classes attended to observe. #WeArePCPS #teampowhatan

Mr. Cook’s ACA Government students at Powhatan High School are bringing civics to life through a unit on local government. On Tuesday night, the class attended the School Board meeting to observe how the board operates, what issues are being discussed, and how citizens can participate. Students are also preparing to attend a Board of Supervisors meeting, compare the two, and then email their representatives with questions that came from their observations. Through these experiences, they’ll see firsthand how local government works and the real impact its decisions have on daily life. #WeArePCPS #teampowhatan

On Monday, the PCPS cohort of National Board Certified Teachers and Candidates gathered to review information and guidelines for the year. The cohort includes six accomplished National Board Certified Teachers who serve as coaches, along with 13 teachers awaiting their score release in December. We are proud of their dedication to professional growth and to strengthening teaching and learning across our schools. #WeArePCPS #teampowhatan

Powhatan Middle School recently celebrated its first Yearbook Commitment Ceremony! 📸✍️ After seven years as a club, yearbook is now an official class led by Ms. Johnson. School and central office administrators joined students for the event, highlighting what a milestone this is for the award-winning program. Students received fun goodie bags and pledged their dedication to creating a book that truly captures their school year, because, as Ms. Johnson reminded them, a yearbook is a love letter to your school. 🧡 #WeArePCPS #teampowhatan

September is Attendance Awareness Month! 🌟 Every school day matters. Research shows that as early as kindergarten, poor attendance is linked to lower achievement in reading and math. In fact, one missed day can equal 2.5 days lost in math and 1.5 days lost in reading. Let’s keep encouraging our students to show up, build strong habits, and succeed! #WeArePCPS #teampowhatan

Back-to-school means back to Chromebooks! 💻 Our IT team worked hard in the first weeks of school to assign thousands of devices across the division. A big thank-you also goes to the many school staff members who supported the process. The collaboration across schools and departments was outstanding. #WeArePCPS #teampowhatan