Powhatan Elementary School

100 DAYS OF LEARNING! It took a minute to get through all of the photos from the 100th day of school on Feb. 18, but hopefully it was worth the wait. Whether they were sporting wigs and canes or 100 items attached to their clothing, we love seeing how our elementary students and staff embraced the fun on PCPS’s 100th day of learning. You can find more photos on the PCPS Facebook page.
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Powhatan County Public Schools will open on a two-hour delay on Monday, February 23, 2026. Overnight snowfall has created slick parking lot and sidewalk conditions at the schools. The delay will allow additional time for school campus preparation to ensure safe travel for students and staff. Thank you for your patience and partnership as we prioritize safety.

Good afternoon PCPS Families and Staff,
Snow has begun falling in our area, and we are closely monitoring road conditions, forecasts, and guidance from local emergency management and transportation officials.
At this time, the division is planning to open on time on Monday, February 23. If we determine that a delayed opening is necessary, families and staff will be notified no later than 6:00 a.m.
Thank you for your patience as we prioritize the safety of our students and staff.

Good evening PCPS Community. The Powhatan County School Board Recap for today’s work session 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. The newsletter link is in the comments.

Students in Mr. Raychouni’s 7th grade ACCT class at Powhatan Middle recently spearheaded their own creative way to celebrate Black History Month. They asked if they could decorate their teacher’s door and chose to highlight Modern Black American icons. After researching, they created a display featuring trailblazers making an impact today, including several with Virginia ties. The project was led by one student who truly took the initiative and brought the vision to life. A great example of student leadership and creativity in action. 🧡🖤
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🚍 Ready to take the driver’s seat? 🚍
Powhatan County Public Schools is bringing back our Test Drive a School Bus event – this time in conjunction with our Education Career Fair!
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to drive a school bus or are interested in joining our team, this is a great opportunity to learn more in a relaxed, hands-on setting.
📅 Saturday, March 7
🕙 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
📍 Flat Rock Elementary School, 2210 Batterson Road
🚌 Try driving a real school bus*
💬 Meet our team and explore career opportunities
🎟️ Door prize drawing
Questions? 804-598-5700
*Must be 18 or older and have a valid driver’s license to participate in the test drive.
Come see what it’s like to be part of Team Powhatan! 🧡🖤
#WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan

The Student Leadership students at Powhatan Middle School led a drive to make Valentines for Veterans. 💌 Students across the building joined in, creating heartfelt cards to share kindness and appreciation with those who have served our country. Student Leadership members, along with co-sponsors Matt Morin and Lynn Stephens, were proud to present the collection of Valentines to Reed Terry, staff member for Congressman John McGuire, who helped deliver them to our veterans. #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan

Today is National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day, and PCPS wants to recognize and thank the Powhatan deputies who fulfill this important role in our schools. Our SROs are more than law enforcement officers – they are mentors, educators, problem-solvers, and trusted adults who build positive relationships with students and staff. They help create safe learning environments while also taking time to connect with students in meaningful ways. 🧡🖤 Thank you for all you do to support PCPS.
* Deputy Wright - Flat Rock Elementary
* Ronnie Sadler - Pocahontas Elementary
* Maurice Tovar - Powhatan Elementary
* Foster Miles - Powhatan Middle School
* Jason Homer - Powhatan High School
* Sonny Gartrell - Powhatan High School
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In February 2026, PCPS joins the Virginia School Board Association (VSBA) in saluting the service of our school board members with School Board Appreciation Month. School Board Appreciation Month provides a meaningful opportunity for our division and community to recognize the vital role that our school board members play in public education. These local leaders voluntarily take on the significant responsibility of governing our school division and making decisions that shape educational opportunities while upholding the core values of our democracy. Thank you School Board members:
Vicki Hurt - District 1
Susan Smith - District 2
Jeanne Wade - District 3
James Taylor - District 4
Michele Ward - District 5
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REMINDER: Monday February 16th, which was previously a Student & Staff Holiday, is now a snow make-up day for students and staff. It will be a full instructional day.

Good afternoon PCPS Community. The Powhatan County School Board Recap for Tuesday's regular meeting 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. The newsletter link is in the comments.

Notice about a Powhatan County School Board Budget Workshop.
Pursuant to Virginia Code § 2.2-3707: Please take notice that the Powhatan County School Board will hold a budget workshop on: Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM. This notice is being provided in accordance with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. This meeting will be open to the public.

This is a Powhatan County School Board Notice of Special Meeting Attendance. Pursuant to Virginia Code § 2.2-3707, please take notice that members of the Powhatan County School Board may be present at the Strategic Plan Meeting to be held:
DATE: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
TIME: 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
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.

Don't forget that Monday, February 9 is a PCPS Student & Staff Holiday (Excludes 12-month employees). Have a great day!

Due to the conditions caused by today's additional snowfall, all PCPS activities are canceled for Saturday, February 7, 2026.

Due to snow accumulation and worsening road conditions, all PCPS school activities are canceled for tonight, February 6, 2026.

This afternoon, the Powhatan County School Board met to discuss adjustments to the school division’s calendar. As a result of prolonged closures due to winter weather, PCPS has missed 11 full days of school as of February 3rd. In an effort to recoup some of the instructional time that has been lost, the School Board convened a special meeting on February 6th to consider reclaiming upcoming dates as full school days.
During today’s meeting, the School Board voted unanimously to make the following changes to the 2025-2026 school calendar:
• February 16th, which was previously a Student & Staff Holiday, will now be a snow make-up day for students and staff.
• March 16th, which was previously a Student & Staff Holiday for all except 12-month employees, will now be a snow make-up day for students and staff.

The School Board has also discussed reinstating April 6th as a holiday. However, that decision will not be considered until the March 10th School Board meeting.
The purpose of these changes is to ensure that students remain academically prepared for the remainder of the school year.
We appreciate your understanding and flexibility as we work to balance instructional time with the needs of our school community. Thank you for your continued partnership and support of Powhatan County Public Schools.

As part of National School Counseling Week, we are thrilled to recognize our middle and high school counselors! 🧡🖤
* Powhatan Middle: Skyler Pecci, Austen Winkler, Terry Baldwin, and Amy Conrad
* Powhatan High School: Kelyn Captain, Doug Reimondo, Caryn Rehme, Sarah Baltimore, and Chrissie Holley
Our secondary counselors support students through some of their most important years – helping them navigate academics, social-emotional growth, and planning for life beyond graduation. From course planning and career pathways to personal support and encouragement, their guidance helps students see what’s possible and take confident next steps. Thank you to our middle and high school counselors for your commitment to our students and your impact across our schools.
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It’s National School Counseling Week, and we want to celebrate our school counselors! 🧡🖤 We’ll start with our elementary school counselors:
* Flat Rock Elementary: Elizabeth Davis-Crane and Annmarie Horne
* Pocahontas Elementary: Amy Kastelberg, Jennifer Lavimodiere, and Kelsey Pollitt
* Powhatan Elementary: Peggy Jenkins and Sydney-Ann Perry
These amazing staff members help our youngest learners with everything from building big feelings skills to supporting friendships, confidence, and problem-solving. Our elementary counselors play a vital role in helping students feel safe, supported, and ready to learn. Thank you for all you do for our students, families, and school communities.
#WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan

REMINDER: Friday, February 6 is a Student Holiday and Staff Professional Development Day. If the School Board votes at its meeting at 1:00 p.m. on Friday to make any potential changes to the school division’s calendar, we will share the information as soon as possible.