Powhatan High School families are encouraged to review the school’s Attendance & Early Dismissal Policy to help ensure a smooth and efficient process when reporting absences or picking up students early.
Important Reminders
Reporting an Absence:
Please call or email the Attendance Office
before 9:00 AM
and provide the student’s full name and specific reason for the absence.
Early Dismissal Requests:
Parents and guardians must submit a written or email request
by 12:00 PM
on the day of the early dismissal.
Early Pick-Up:
Inside parent pick-up ends at
2:00 PM
. After this time, sick students should check out directly through the clinic.
Returning to School:
Students returning to school after an appointment or early dismissal must report to the main office to sign back in.
Absence Documentation:
Documentation for excused absences, including doctor’s notes when applicable, must be provided
within two days
of the student’s return.
Early dismissal requests may be emailed to phsattendance@powhatan.k12.va.us.
For questions or assistance, please contact Wendy Tye, Attendance Secretary, at (804) 598-5678.
Families are encouraged to review the full Attendance & Early Dismissal Policy graphic for additional details and procedures.