Quick Updates:

February 1, 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

• 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!

• 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.

Student Fees before Prom

• 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.

Scheduling Season has arrived!

• School counselors helped students select courses for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year during their English class on Thursday and Friday before the snowstorm. Students are encouraged to use the resources on the Scheduling Guide to access information about courses and any forms that are required.

• Any students that missed the lesson, need to follow the directions on the slideshow included in the Scheduling Guide. Course Requests must be completed BEFORE students meet with their Counselor. Students are asked to do the best they can and come prepared with any questions they might have to their one-on-one scheduling meeting.

• Counselors will review their requests and help them to make any adjustments to be sure they are on track for graduation, for their specific diploma as well as for their future college and career goals.

• Students are encouraged to look at the course guide and to talk to their teachers to make an informed decision when selecting classes. All one-on-one meetings should be completed by February 20th. Adjustments will be made as necessary due to inclement weather.

PSAT 10 for 10th Grade Students, March 6, 2026

• The PSAT 10 will be offered to Sophomores this fall. Test date is March 6th. The cost is $18, and payment can be made through School Cash Online.

• Payment serves as registration – no additional form is required. Registration will close on Friday, February 13, or once all spots are filled.

• Space is limited to the first 100 registrants, so we encourage families to submit payment early to secure a spot.

• The PSAT 10 is an important step in college readiness, providing valuable SAT practice and serving as the qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship Program.

• If you have any questions, please contact your student’s school counselor or Sadie Weathers, Coordinator of Assessment and Remediation, at Sadie.weathers@powhatan.k12.va.us.

Pathways to Graduation and Beyond

• Thank you for attending our PHS Experience night. We appreciate the turnout and hope it was informative.

• Click here to view the slides shared by our counselors and you discuss the courses your student wishes to pursue in the coming school year.

SENIOR YEARBOOK NOTICE

• We are pleased to share that the Senior Yearbook Guide is now available for your reference. You can find it on the Class of 2026 Schoology page as well as in the senior guide created by our senior class sponsors, Mrs. McQuiddy and Mrs. Ashman.

• Additionally, the guide is accessible [here].

  Please take a moment to review all the information carefully and submit any necessary forms by the specified deadlines.

• If you have any questions, feel free to contact Mrs. Tolley at hallye.tolley@powhatan.k12.va.us.

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

• To log in, visit bit.ly/PowhatanStrong25-26. If you are unable to attend the Coffee Chat, we encourage you to submit your questions via the Coffee Chat Google Form.

Volunteer at PHS

Join the PHS Parent Helpers!

• Parent Helpers Perfect Potluck - The PHS Parent Helpers Group is excited to put on a special Holiday luncheon for the staff and teachers on Tuesday, December 9th. We would love your help....we need items donated and people to help! Please refer to the lists below to see what is still needed!

  • AMAZON LIST: https://www.amazon.com/.../t=1...

  • PERFECT POTLUCK SIGN UPS:

    https://www.PerfectPotluck.com/LEGE2956

• Powhatan High School Parents! We welcome you to join the PHS Parent Helpers private group on Facebook. Over the course of the school year our group provides lunches, treat carts and other special things for the wonderful staff and teachers at Powhatan High School. We would love for you to join the group and see how you can help! This is a great way to serve at the high school!

• https://www.facebook.com/groups/379554617218841/

Lunch Buddy Program

• The Lunch Buddies Mentoring Program has been in place in Powhatan County Public Schools for over 10 years. The goal of the program is to help foster strong relationships among our students and the positive adult role models in the community. Whether at any of our 3 elementary schools or our middle school, you would meet with a student once a week and ultimately act as another advocate for them. It can be anything from academic support to conversation, playing games, making crafts, and so much more. The program is planned to begin the first week of October and will last until mid-May, when SOL testing begins in our upper grade levels.

• If you are interested in participating as a mentor for the Lunch Buddies Program, we would be happy to have you! Please reach out to lunchbuddies@powhatan.k12.va.us for any questions. If you are interested in applying, please use the QR code on the flyer to start the process or visit this page to apply. Feel free to share the flyer with others. We appreciate your support with our schools.

PHS Theatre

• Theatre parents interested in volunteering to help the program are invited to fill out the attached interest form. We are looking for people to help with building sets and costumes, ticket-taking and ushering, organizing meals and helping with field trips, or any other area of interest! Thank you.