In addition to kicking off the school year, last week all PCPS schools welcomed families to visit during their annual Open House. First up: Powhatan Elementary School! Families had the opportunity to meet their students’ new teachers, visit classrooms, learn more about their school, and get ready for the year ahead. Thank you to everyone who came out to help make the transition into a new school year a little easier for their students. 🧡🖤
#WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
about 1 month ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
An adult and three children pose for a photo in front of a photo display at an elementary open house.
Two children pose for a photo at an elementary open house.
An adult and two children pose for a photo in front of a photo display at an elementary open house.
Four adults and a child pose for a photo in front of a photo display at an elementary open house.
Two adults and three children pose for a photo in front of a photo display at an elementary open house.
Two adults and three children pose for a photo in front of a photo display at an elementary open house.
Two adults and two children pose for a photo in front of a photo display at an elementary open house.
An adult and a child pose for a photo in front of a photo display at an elementary open house.
Three adults and a child pose for a photo at an elementary open house.
Two children pose for a photo at an elementary open house.
REMINDER: Powhatan County Public Schools will be closed Friday, September 4 and Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, September 8.
about 1 month ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
American flag graphic. Text: Happy Labor Day. Powhatan County Public Schools will be closed Friday, September 4 and Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, September 8.
School bus safety is an important lesson for every student, whether they ride the bus every day or only climb aboard for a field trip. 🚌 In the first week of school, Mrs. Ayers’ and Mrs. Durrbeck’s first grade classes learned the basics of bus safety with help from the PCPS Transportation team. A special thank-you to bus driver Ms. Kelly for helping students learn what they need to know to stay safe! 🧡🖤
#WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
about 1 month ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A group of students pose for a photo in front of a school bus.
A group of first graders listen to a bus driver on a school bus talk about bus safety. All of their hands are raised.
A group of students walk toward the open door of a school bus to climb aboard.
A bus driver on a school bus talks to a group of first graders about bus safety.
A group of first graders listen to a bus driver on a school bus talk about bus safety.
A bus driver on a school bus talks to a group of first graders about bus safety.
A group of students walk toward the open door of a school bus to climb aboard.
Next stop: Powhatan Elementary! 📸 We’re continuing our look at the first days of the 2026–27 school year with some of the smiles, excitement, and moments from the first day at POWES. See more photos on the PCPS Facebook page.
More first-day photos from across PCPS are still to come! 🧡🖤
#WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
about 1 month ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A teacher gives instructions to a classroom on the first day of school.
Students arrive via car for the first day of school.
Students arrive via school bus for the first day of school. They are greeted by adults.
Students arrive via school bus for the first day of school. They are greeted by adults.
An staff member walks children to their classroom on the first day of school.
A teacher gives instructions to a classroom on the first day of school. Ad administrator visits.
Children work at their desks on the first day of school.
An adult helps students on the first day of school.
A teacher gives instructions to a classroom on the first day of school.
A teacher gives instructions to a classroom on the first day of school.
There were so many great moments to capture during the first two days of school that it’s taken us a little while to make our way through them! 📸 We’re starting with Powhatan Middle School, with photos from the first two days of the new school year. More photos from our other schools are coming soon. Here’s to a great start to the 2026–27 school year! 🧡🖤
#WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
about 1 month ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Middle school staff members greet arriving students on the first day of school.
A teacher gives instructions to students on the first day of school.
A teacher gives instructions to students on the first day of school.
A teacher gives instructions to students on the first day of school.
A teacher gives instructions to students on the first day of school.
A teacher gives instructions to students on the first day of school.
Teachers give instructions to students on the first day of school.
Students walk in the hallway of a middle school.
Students walk in the hallway of a middle school.
A middle school staff member helps students during bus dismissal.
🚲 An adult tricycle has found a new home at Powhatan High School, and it’s already making a big impact. What started as a $0 find through a buy-nothing group, followed by a little tune-up, has become a fun new way for CBI students to navigate the school, get some extra physical activity, and even make deliveries throughout the building. And the smiles say it all. Sometimes, a simple idea can open up a whole new way to engage. 🧡🖤
#WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
about 1 month ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Photo of a group of students and attendants at a high school. One student is on an adult triclycle.
Photo of an adult triclycle in a classroom.
We would love to see first day photos of the PCPS students starting school today: the second half of PreK/K, Grades 7-8; and 10-12.
#WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
about 1 month ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Image of a polaroid and school-related drawings. Text: Happy (2nd) First Day of School. August 25, 2026. We would love to see first day photos of the PCPS students starting today: the second half of PreK/K, Grades 7-8; and 10-12.
This is a notice of a Special Closed Emergency School Board Meeting. The Powhatan County School Board will hold a special-called emergency closed session meeting on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. at 4290 Anderson Highway, Powhatan, VA. The board will enter into closed session, pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A) (19) of the Code of Virginia 1950, as amended, to receive Crisis, Emergency Management, and Medical Emergency Response Plan.
about 2 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
This is a notice of a Special Closed Emergency School Board Meeting. The Powhatan County School Board will hold a special-called emergency closed session meeting on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. at 4290 Anderson Highway, Powhatan, VA. The board will enter into closed session, pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A) (19) of the Code of Virginia 1950, as amended, to receive Crisis, Emergency Management, and Medical Emergency Response Plan.
The Powhatan County Public Schools School Board recently updated its policy regarding the naming of school facilities and is seeking volunteers from each magisterial district to consider a request to name the baseball field at Powhatan Middle School.
At the August 11 meeting, the board voted unanimously to approve revisions to Policy FFA, which pertains to the naming and dedication of school buildings, fields, facilities, and portions of facilities. The policy establishes a formal process for considering naming requests, including community input and review by a citizen committee.
Under the updated policy, each School Board member will select one citizen from their district to serve on the naming committee alongside select staff members. The committee will review requests and make a recommendation to the School Board for its consideration and vote.
The School Board has already received requests from several local citizens to name the middle school’s baseball field after Ott Mullins, who served as a PCPS baseball coach for 22 years.
Powhatan residents interested in representing their magisterial district on the baseball field’s naming committee may apply by filling out the application to serve on the naming committee linked in the comments. Community members are also welcome to use the same form to share their thoughts, perspectives, and recommendations regarding the proposed dedication. Applications are due by 11:59:00 p.m. on Friday, September 4, 2026.
about 2 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
PCPS logo. Text: Powhatan County Public Schools Seeking Volunteers and Community Input https://forms.gle/dzPFDW6jPNMZefb29
Powhatan County Public Schools is now hiring a Special Education Teacher at Pocahontas Elementary School. Apply Now! Fast Turnaround! Click the link in the comments.
#WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
about 2 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Powhatan County Public Schools is now hiring a Special Education Teacher at Pocahontas Elementary School. Apply Now! Fast Turnaround! https://powhatan.schoolspring.com
We would love to see first-day photos of the PCPS students starting school today: the first half of PreK/K and Grades 1-5, 6, and 9. We will ask again tomorrow for first-day photos of students starting school on Tuesday.
#WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
about 2 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
:Image of a polaroid and school-related drawings. Text: Happy First Day of School. August 24, 2026. We would love to see first day photos of the PCPS students starting today: the first half of PreK/K and Grades 1-5, 6, and 9.
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
about 2 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
PCPS Vacation planner that gives key school days, student holidays, and student breaks for the 2026-2027 school year to help families plan better. All of the lists are written down in the post.
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.
#TeamPowhatan #WeArePCPS
about 2 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
PCPS logo. Text: School Board Recap. Catching up on last week's board meeting
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.
about 2 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Text: 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.

PCPS Open House nights will be held this week, and we are so excited to see our families walking our school halls again. Here is the schedule for the open house nights:
Powhatan High School
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
4:30-6:30 p.m.
* Powhatan Middle School
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Last names A-K: 4:00-5:15 p.m. and Last names L-Z: 5:15-6:30 p.m.
* Flat Rock Elementary School
Thursday, August 20, 2026
• ESCE Open House: 3:00-4:00 p.m.
• Kindergarten Orientation: 4:00 p.m. (starts in the cafeteria)
• New Student Orientation for Grades 1-5: 5:00-5:30 p.m.
• Open House for returning students in Grades 1-5: 5:00-7:00 p.m.
* Pocahontas Elementary School
Thursday, August 20, 2026
• Kindergarten Orientation in classrooms: 4:00 p.m.
• New Student Orientation for Grades 1-5 in the cafeteria: 5:00 p.m.
• Open House & Supply Drop for Students in Grades 1-5 in classrooms: 5:00-7:00 p.m.
* Powhatan Elementary School
Thursday, August 20, 2026
• VPI 3 and 4 Open House: 3:00-4:00 p.m.
• Kindergarten Orientation: 4:00-5:00 p.m. (starts in cafeteria)
• New Student Orientation for Grades 1-5 in the cafeteria: 5:00-5:30 p.m.
• Returning Students Open House (Grades 1-5) 5:30-7:00 p.m.

about 2 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
PCPS open house nights 2026 schedule, which is also written out in the post.
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! 👋
#WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
about 2 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A large group of people pose outside around a giant LOVE sign.
A large group of people pose outside around a giant LOVE sign.
Three new staff members pose for a photo wearing flamingo sunglasses.
A new staff member poses with a school bus-themed First Day of School photo prop.
A new staff member poses with a school bus-themed First Day of School photo prop.
A new staff member poses with a school bus-themed First Day of School photo prop.
An assistant principal acting as a tour guide talks to new staff members on the county courthouse lawn during a county tour.
A group of people talk after a meeting.
A large group of new teachers sit through orientation with existing staff members.
A group of new teachers sit through orientation with existing staff members.
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.
about 2 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Text: 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: DATE: Monday, August 17, 2026 TIME: 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM LOCATION: 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.
#TeamPowhatan #WeArePCPS
2 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
We Are Hiring Now! FAST TURNAROUND! NO TIME TO WAIT! Apply today Powhatan Elementary School teacher
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.
2 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
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 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.
3 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
PCPS logo. Text: Powhatan County Public schools. Important information. powhatan.k12.va.us