School info
25-26 School Hours
Bus/Parent Drop off: 8:25 • Tardy Bell/Announcements: 8:40 • Dismissal: 3:30 • Student Day: 8:40 - 3:30 • Office Hours: 8:00 - 4:00
Contact Us
Powhatan Elementary School 4111 Old Buckingham Rd. Powhatan, VA 23139 804-598-5730
Attendance
Attendance Number: 804-598-3929
Parent Pick-Up
Email: powespickup@powhatan.k12.va.us
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Quick Reminders:
There is a change in the Elementary start times for this year: drop off begins at 8:25 am and the school day starts at 8:40am. Dismissal begins at 3:30 pm.
August 18th: First Day of School Pre-K/Kindergarten last names A-M ONLY; First Day of School Grades 1-5
August 19th: First Day of School Pre-K/Kindergarten last names N-Z ONLY; Second Day of School Grades 1-5
August 20th: Second Day of School for all Pre-K/K
If a Pre-K or Kindergarten student arrives on the WRONG day, you will be notified to come pick up your child from school.
This Parent Guide has additional information about the school year, including the parent/student handbook, important school contact information, meal prices, and more detailed information about parent drop off and pick up. Parents will receive a copy of this in student folders during Open House. Please note that bus routes are not yet available.
If your student will require medication during the 25/26 school year, please plan to meet with the school nurse the week of August 11-15. You can contact the school nurse by email ashley.sloan@powhatan.k12.va.us.
New for Registration
Important note: New families are expected to submit all required enrollment documents including residency forms, health forms, and any other required documents prior to August 6th. Any student whose registration is incomplete will not receive information regarding class assignments in the mail until the enrollment process is complete. Also keep in mind that if your child does not have updated health records this could prevent your child from starting on day one. Please reach out to our registrar, Mrs. Cindy Pruitt, for questions. cindy.pruitt@powhatan.k12.va.us
OPT IN to receive TEXT messages
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.
Powhatan PTO
On behalf of Powhatan PTO, we want to extend a warm welcome back to you and your family and we look forward to a fantastic year! We already have so many ideas/events in the works!
Our first event, Color Fun Run & Meet the “NEW” principal will be on Friday, August 15th from 6:30pm to 7:30pm! Please stop by our table during Open House to learn more about the PTO, upcoming events, how to get involved, and even purchase some spirit wear! If you are interested in joining or want to know more about what we do please contact us at powhatanespto@gmail.com. We are excited to partner with you to make this a successful and memorable school year for our students and staff.