Quick Updates:

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 10th. 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 1. Please reach out to our registrar, Mrs. Cindy Pruitt, for questions. cindy.pruitt@powhatan.k12.va.us

• 2026-2027 Student Rights and Responsibilities

• Supply List for Grades K, 1st, & 2nd

• Supply List for Grades 3rd, 4th, & 5th

• Cardinal Care Coverage - Back to School!

• Parent Guide

• PCPS Elementary Attendance Procedures

• Solving Problems Together: Who to Contact?

• Breakfast & Lunch Menus & MySchoolBucks for lunch accounts

• SchoolCashOnline for field trip and other payment

If your student will require medication during the 26-27 school year, please plan to meet with the school nurse the week of August 17-21. You can contact the school nurse by email ashley.sloan@powhatan.k12.va.us.

Open House Thursday, August 20th!

• The school year kicks off with Open House on Thursday, August 20th.

• 3-4 PM - VPI 3 & 4 Open House (starts in cafeteria)

• 4-5 PM - Kindergarten Orientation (starts in cafeteria)

• 5-5:30 PM - New Student Orientation (grades 1st-5th in cafeteria)

• 5:30-7 PM - Returning Students Open House (Grades 1-5)

• Class assignment postcards will be mailed out prior to Open House.

  • During Open House, families will pick up student folders with information about the school year and forms to return to school.

• Elementary start times are the same as last year: drop off begins at 8:25 am and the school day starts at 8:40am. Dismissal begins at 3:30 pm.

Staggered Start Date!

• Monday, August 24th: First Day of School Pre-K/Kindergarten last names A-K ONLY; First Day of School Grades 1-5

• Tuesday, August 25th: First Day of School Pre-K/Kindergarten last names L-Z ONLY; Second Day of School Grades 1-5

• Wednesday, August 26th: 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.

Additional Information

• 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.

• Are you or someone you know interested in becoming a substitute teacher for PCPS? Apply here if you are interested! Please spread the word so we can increase our substitute pool.

Summer Reading Challenge!

• PCPS Elementary Summer Reading Challenge2026

• As we head into summer, it is critical that we help our children maintain the reading progress that they have made during the school year. For this reason, we would like to share some fun and engaging summer reading opportunities with you and challenge your child to read as many books as he or she can!

• Return the PCPS Summer Reading BINGO card to your teacher in the fall and win a prize!

• If you have any questions, please contact Tracey Ingle at 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!