Quick Updates:

March 15, 2026 PHS Parent Newsletter

• 25-26 Parental Opt Out Booklet

• 2025-2026 Student Rights and Responsibilities

• 2025-2026 Student Fees

• 2025-2026 Secondary Course Guide

  • Click here to view the PDF version of the 25-26 Secondary Course Guide.

• 2026-2027 Secondary Course Guide

• Cardinal Care Coverage - Back to School!

• Senior Portrait Information

• Solving Problems Together: Who to Contact?

• Updated PCPS Cell Phone Policy

As a reminder..Due to volume, we are unable to process early dismissals after noon. Our cut off time for early pick up is 2pm. We appreciate your help with this!

Prom 2026

• At PHS, we strive to maintain an environment centered on respect, responsibility, and safety. Regular and punctual attendance is a key component of student success and reflects these core values.

  We have noticed a significant uptick in tardies to school. Despite efforts to meet with students, provide reminders, and assign consequences in accordance with our Code of Conduct, there continues to be a high number of recurrent tardies.

  As a result, from March 9, 2026 through April 10, 2026, any student who accumulates more than eight (8) tardies during this timeframe will be ineligible to attend prom.

  We encourage students to make punctuality a priority and to plan accordingly each morning to ensure on-time arrival to school. Families, we appreciate your partnership in reinforcing the importance of prompt attendance.

  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact your student's administrator.

  Thank you for your continued support in helping us uphold the standards of PHS.

  
  

• Parents, please log into School Cash Online to ensure your student’s account is current. It is important to settle any outstanding fees as soon as possible.

• Please be aware that Juniors and Seniors with unpaid balances will be ineligible to purchase Prom tickets or receive guest tickets for graduation.

• If you need further assistance, contact colleen.kimbrough@powhatan.k12.va.us.

Yearbook Order Deadline Update

• There has been a change to this year’s yearbook ordering process. All orders must now be submitted by May 8, 2025 to guarantee a copy.

• In previous years, extra copies were available after distribution, but that will not be the case this year. To ensure your child receives a yearbook, please place your order before the deadline.

• 👉 Order here: https://yearbookordercenter.com/job/4504

Graduation Yard Signs – Now Available for Pre-Order!

• Celebrate your senior with a custom graduation yard sign!

  • Signs are 24" x 18", double-sided, and include a yard stake

  • Pre-orders accepted through Sunday, March 22

  • Payment can be made via School Cash Online

  • Signs are expected to arrive after Spring Break

• Want to keep it a surprise or have questions? Reach out to alisa.detrick@powhatan.k12.va.us.

• This is a fundraiser for FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) and is not affiliated with Herff Jones.

ASVAB Testing for Juniors (and Optional Seniors)

• Powhatan High School will administer the ASVAB to all juniors and select seniors on March 25–26, 2025, at 8:00 AM in the Commons. The test will be computer-based and given by trained PHS staff.

  The ASVAB is a free career exploration and skills assessment that helps students discover their strengths and explore career options. There is no military obligation associated with taking the test.

  Important Notes:

  • No testing accommodations will be provided for this administration.

  • Students will receive a detailed score report to help guide post–high school planning.

  • Families are encouraged to review results together.

  Forms Available: Please click the Parent Newsletter link above to access all required forms.

  Opt-Out Deadline- March 23:

  If you do not want your student to participate, please submit the opt-out form by the deadline.

Counseling Update

• FAFSA & Financial Aid -

  Ms. Leon will be holding a SPEAR Time Session on March 17 to answer Financial Aid questions for Seniors. Students can set up their FSA ID and begin completing their FAFSA form during this time. (They will need their Social Security Number)

• Students can sign up HERE.

  Parents and students can also set up appointments with Ms. Leon to ask questions or complete the FAFSA.

• Here is her contact info:

  • J

    ennifer Leon, Financial Aid and GRASP Advisor.

    804-223-0873 or powhatan@grasp4va.org

  • Office Hours: Tuesdays, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm.

• Sign up for an appointment: https://calendly.com/powhatan

  
  

  Scheduling Courses for next year.

  • All scheduling meetings have been completed.

  • Course verification forms went out March 5th. If there are no changes, students will keep their form.

  • Course changes are due March 12th.

    • No changes will be accepted after this date so we can prepare for developing the master schedule.

  • Forms that need to be filled out by parents/guardians if needed are due March 12th

    • Early Release / Late Arrival Permission Form (SENIORS only)

    • Parent Override

Let’s Pull Together — Tab Collection

• Collecting through April 30, 2026

• Powhatan County Public Schools is collecting aluminum pull tabs to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Richmond. Please send your tabs to your student’s school — every tab helps!

• Drop-off locations

  • Elementary schools: Student’s homeroom or front office

  • Middle & high schools: Student’s 1st block or front office

• The school that collects the most tabs by weight will receive the Ronald McDonald House Tab Trophy.

• Why it matters: Ronald McDonald House provides a “home away from home” for families traveling to the Richmond area while their children receive medical treatment. Collecting pop-tops helps support their mission.

Recognizing Student achievements outside PHS

• While we celebrate the many great things happening at PHS, we know that many students are also involved in activities outside of school. We want to honor these commitments and accomplishments by making sure they are represented in the yearbook.

• If your student has achievements from outside of school that you would like to share, we would love to hear about them! Please fill out this form and submit photos to this GoogleForm.

Powhatan Strong: Family Connection Series

• Powhatan County Public Schools Student Services Department welcomes you to our monthly Virtual Coffee Chats titled Powhatan Strong Family Connection Series. Each month, Student Services will present a different topic with strategies to support your students from home, policies and procedures at the division and school levels, and opportunities to ask questions of our Student Services Department members and guest panelists. Previous Coffee Chats can be found at the links below:

  • August Session- Attendance

  • September Session- School Safety

  • October Session- Bullying

  • November Session- Parent Burnout / Stress

  • January Session- Family and Community Volunteering Opportunities in PCPS

  • February Session - Emotional Regulation Ideas for Families

• Our next session will be held on March 19 @ 12:00 pm: Understanding Student Anxiety (virtual)

• To log in, scan the QR Code link below or visit bit.ly/PowhatanStrong25-26. If you are unable to make the Coffee Chat, please submit your questions via the Coffee Chat Google Form.

Announcements and Additional Information

• Reminder: Dismissal and Transportation Changes: Notes for dismissal and transportation changes must be submitted to our main office no later than 12pm.

• Dropping off items: Due to volume, students will pick up items that are dropped off (i.e. lunch, water bottle, etc.) at class change or during lunch. This reduces both the number of times front office staff must interrupt teachers and the amount of time students are out of class. In the event of an emergency please contact the main office directly.

• School Messenger: 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.

• Lost and Found: Due to limited storage, we will be donating Lost and Found items after 12/17. Please encourage your student to check for lost items prior to that date. Thank you!

• Pick up and Drop off for Students with Disabilities: During arrival and dismissal each morning and afternoon the semi-circle directly in front of PHS is utilized by families of students who have a disability that requires handicap access. We ask that you avoid this area during the above times by using our Parent Drop off/ Pick up line (adjacent the sports complex) or by parking in our visitor parking lot.

  Thanks for helping us ensure all students can safely access our facilities!

• Important Calendar Update: At the December 11, 2025 School Board meeting, the Board approved changing April 6, 2026, from a designated snow make-up day to an instructional day for students and staff. This change was made in response to the four instructional days already missed due to snow.