Twinsies! It can be fun when co-workers are on the same wavelength and inadvertently show up to work dressed the same. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
almost 2 years ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Two women pose together smiling at the camera.
Two women pose together smiling at the camera.
The PCPS elementary schools' fall festivals are about to start! We hope everyone has a safe and joyful night. We would love you to snap a photo in front of one of your school's cool decorations, share it here, and tell us your kids' favorite part of the night. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
almost 2 years ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Fall decore and text that reads: It’s fall festival time Have a great time!!! We would love our PCPS families to Snap a photo at your school & share it here.
Oct. 16-20, 2023 is National School Bus Safety Week, and we want to give a huge thank you to the men and women who make it possible to transport our kids to and from school, field trips and extracurricular activities. We are sharing photos of many of the awesome PCPS Transportation employees who keep us rolling forward, including School Bus Drivers, Car Drivers, Bus Aides, Mechanics, Dispatchers, and our Transportation Office Staff. Thank you for all you do! #wearepcps #teampowhatan #schoolbussafety
almost 2 years ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A large group of people stands in front of a school bus.
A group of people stands in front of a school bus.
A large group of people stands in front of a school bus.
A man sits at a desk dispatching buses.
A group of people pose for the camera.
A group of people stands in front of a school bus.
A woman smiles at the camera.
Powhatan County Public Schools is recognizing Bullying Prevention Week from Oct. 16-20. We are asking our students to “pledge to support others that have been hurt or harmed and treat others with kindness.” #wearepcps #teampowhatan
almost 2 years ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A Stop sign and Text that reads: BULLYING Bullying means any aggressive and unwanted behavior that is intended to harm, intimidate, or humiliate the victim; involves a real or perceived power imbalance between the aggressor or aggressors and victim; and is repeated over time or causes severe emotional trauma. Bullying includes cyber bullying. Bullying Awareness Week What is Bullying? “‘Bullying” does not include ordinary teasing, horseplay, arguments, or peer conflict. Learn more about PCPS’s Bullying Prevention Programs by visiting the division website, www.powhatan.k12.va.us.
Zachary Durrbeck has chosen to build tab collection boxes for his Eagle Scout project. Pop-top tab collections are an easy way to support Ronald McDonald House Charities of Richmond. We are hopeful having collection boxes throughout the community will encourage more participation. He presented the school principals with the boxes for their school at the Oct. 10 school board meeting, where school board members thanked him for his thoughtful gesture. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
almost 2 years ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
An Eagle Scout stands with a group of people holding empty tab boxes.
An Eagle Scout presents tab collection boxes to school principals.
An Eagle Scout presents tab collection boxes to school principals.
Join us for Unity Day! PCPS will celebrate Unity Day by wearing ORANGE for KINDNESS on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023.
almost 2 years ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Text that reads: Join us for Unity Day. PCPS will celebrate Unity Day by wearing ORANGE for KINDNESS! Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Mrs. Lewis’ fifth grade class at Powhatan Elementary focused a recent English lesson on sequencing, or order of events. Students were given pieces of a story on several sheets of paper and had to read through and organize them in an order that made sense. #wearepcps #teampowhatan #elevateeducatorsva
almost 2 years ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Three students work on an English assignment about sequencing.
Three students work on an English assignment about sequencing.
Three students work on an English assignment about sequencing.
Three students work on an English assignment about sequencing.
Two students work on an English assignment about sequencing.
Three students work on an English assignment about sequencing.
Two students work on an English assignment about sequencing.
School bus transportation plays a critical role in the education of our nation's students, and is the direct link between your homes and the classroom. More than 25 million children ride the yellow bus every school day, and National School Bus Safety Week serves as a reminder for students, parents, teachers, and the community to keep school bus safety in the forefront. Here are tips to keep our children safe at the bus stop. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
almost 2 years ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Background is a bus driving down a rural road in fall. Text that reads: School Bus Safety Week. Oct. 16-20, 2023. Tip 2: Walking to the Bus Stop Walk young children to the bus stop or encourage children to walk in groups. There is safety in numbers; groups are easier for drivers to see. Practice good pedestrian behavior: walk on the sidewalk, and if there is no sidewalk stay out of the street. If you must walk in the street, walk single file, face traffic and stay as close to the edge of the road as you can. Stop and look left, right and then left again if you must cross the street. Do the same thing at drive -ways and alleys. Exaggerate your head turns and narrate your actions so your child knows you are looking left, right and left.
School bus transportation plays a critical role in the education of our nation's students, and is the direct link between your homes and the classroom. More than 25 million children ride the yellow bus every school day, and National School Bus Safety Week serves as a reminder for students, parents, teachers, and the community to keep school bus safety in the forefront. Here are tips to keep our children safe at the bus stop. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
almost 2 years ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A rural scene with a school bus full of people and text that reads: School Bus Safety Week. Oct. 16-20, 2023. Tip 1: Getting Ready for School Have your children put everything they carry in a backpack or school bag so that they won’t drop things along the way. Encourage them to wear bright, contrasting colors so they will be more easily seen by drivers. Make sure children leave home on time so they can arrive at the bus stop before it is due, ideally at least five minutes early. Running after or in front of a bus is dangerous.
Powhatan County Public Schools will be recognizing Bullying Prevention Week October 16-20. We are asking our students to “pledge to support others that have been hurt or harmed and treat others with kindness.” We are asking all PCPS students to wear orange on Wednesday 18, 2023, for “Unity Day.” #wearepcps #teampowhatan
almost 2 years ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Text that reads: Powhatan County Public Schools will be recognizing Bullying Prevention Week October 16-20. We are asking our students to “pledge to support others that have been hurt or harmed and treat others with kindness.” We are asking all PCPS students to wear orange on Wednesday 18, 2023, for “Unity Day.”
Mrs. Beach took her fourth grade class at Powhatan Elementary School into the courtyard to review weather tools. The class looked at the anemometer, barometer, thermometer, and rain gauge. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
almost 2 years ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Two adults and a large group of children smile at the camera.
A teacher talks about weather tracking equipment with students in an outdoor courtyard.
A teacher talks about weather tracking equipment with students in an outdoor courtyard.
Through the action of a committed group of youth with disabilities, the General Assembly officially recognized October as Disability History and Awareness Month (DHAM). The youth also developed this credo: Disability history education and awareness will promote positive attitudes in schools creating a culture of mutual respect, understanding, and equal opportunities for all. This month highlights the success that Virginians with disabilities have had reducing barriers they have faced to employment, healthcare, education and community living, while helping raise awareness of the ongoing contributions and achievements that they bring to the Commonwealth throughout the year.
almost 2 years ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Hands, puzzle pieces, and text that reads: October is Disability History and Awareness Month
Students and families at Powhatan High School came together on Oct. 4 to learn more about the community-based internships that students will be participating in during the 2023-2024 school year. Look for them around town at: Powhatan County Public Library, Elizabeth Randolph Lewis Powhatan YMCA, Sodexo, Powhatan State Park, Rise and Grind, Backpacks of Love, and Herff Jones. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
almost 2 years ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Three women stand in front of a sign tha
A man and a woman smile at the camera.
A man and a woman smile at the camera.
Two women smile at the camera.
Two men smile at the camera.
A gray t-short with a handshake that reads Community Learners.
Please share info about Powhatan fall festivals, trail walks, haunted houses, trunk or treats, and other kid-friendly autumn/Halloween events for PCPS families. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
almost 2 years ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Fall leaves and text that reads: Please share info about Powhatan fall festivals, trail walks, haunted houses, trunk or treats, and other kid-friendly autumn/Halloween events for PCPS families.
R is for Robots! When the letter of the day for the kindergarten classes at Powhatan Elementary was R, the students got a special treat with a visit and demonstration from the Richmond Police Department’s Bomb Squad. The technicians used age appropriate language to show the kids how they operate the bomb robot but also let the students tour the heavy response vehicle and see their own Mrs. Hall don a bomb suit. Some of the classes also made their own robots using various materials later that day. #wearepcps #teampowhatan #elevateeducatorsva
almost 2 years ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Children see a demonstration on a police robot.
Children see a demonstration on a police robot.
Children see a demonstration with police equipment.
Children see a demonstration on a police robot.
Children see a demonstration with police equipment.
Children pose with a police robot.
Children see a demonstration on a police robot.
A kindergartner shows off his robot.
A kindergartner shows off her robot.
A kindergartner shows off his robot.
PCPS is looking for community members who are interested in helping us create our next Six-Year Technology Plan. The technology plan will guide us as we purchase, integrate, and support technology over the next six years. The plan provides a roadmap not just for how our technology will support classroom instruction, but also how we can use technology to support internet safety, business operations, and network security. The first meeting will be held at 4 p.m. Oct. 17. If you would like to have a voice in these decisions by joining our committee, please contact Jeff Durrett, Director of Technology, at jdurrett@powhatan.k12.va.us.
almost 2 years ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Text that reads: Technology Planning Committee but also how we can use technology to support internet safety, business operations, and network security. The first meeting will be held at 4 p.m. Oct. 17. If you would like to have a voice in these decisions by joining our committee, please contact Jeff Durrett, Director of Technology, at jdurrett@powhatan.k12.va.us. PCPS is looking for community members who are interested in helping us create our next Six-Year Technology Plan. The technology plan will guide us as we purchase, integrate, and support technology over the next six years. The plan provides a roadmap not just for how our technology will support classroom instruction,
Powhatan Elementary School loved inviting families into the school for Family PE Week last week. Parents or guardians got the chance to go through a typical PE class, such as these adults did with the third graders. Coach Daniels said, “It helps them see what their kids are doing so they are seeing their kids be active. We are showing them different activities their kids can do at home so they are not just watching TV.” #wearepcps #teampowhatan
almost 2 years ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Children participate in PE class in a gym
Parents and children participate in PE class in a gym
An adult and children participate in PE class in a gym
Children participate in PE class in a gym
Children participate in PE class in a gym
Children participate in PE class in a gym
Children participate in PE class in a gym
Children participate in PE class in a gym
Child smiles at the camera
Today is National Instructional Coach Day, when we honor the men and women who work with teachers to improve the quality of their lessons and the quality of students' education. These instructional coaches, some of whom are shown here, serve as mentors and role models, helping teachers stay fresh and use the latest techniques and technologies in their classrooms. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
almost 2 years ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A group of women smile at the camera
A woman smiles at the camera
Powhatan County Public Schools has a great relationship with the Elizabeth Randolph Lewis Powhatan YMCA. Each year, we work together to make sure all of our second graders get a chance to learn how to swim by visiting the pool for five lessons. Recently, Powhatan Elementary School’s second graders completed their swimming program. Mrs. Cheatham’s class (group shot) had just finished their lesson. Mrs. Simon’s students were eager to learn about treading water, rolling over on their back to call for help, and how to help someone who is in trouble in the water from a safe vantage point. Thanks to instructor Jessie Hevener and her helpers for helping our kids feel comfortable in the pool. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
almost 2 years ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Six children in a pool smile at thet camera.
Three children in a pool smile at thet camera.
A large group of children smiles at the camera.
Three children in a pool smile at thet camera.
Five children in a pool smile at thet camera.
Two children in a pool smile at thet camera.
Three children in a pool smile at thet camera.
An instructor talks a child through how to rescue another child in a pool.
Children put on life vests.
Children swim across a pool while wearing life vests.
Congratulations to all of the boys and girls recognized by Powhatan Elementary as the Students of the Month for their classes. We are so proud of you! #wearepcps #teampowhatan
almost 2 years ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A group of Students of the Month hold up certificates honoring them.
Two Students of the Month hold up certificates honoring them.