Powhatan High School

Check out this lovely photo school bus driver Liz Steigman captured on Thursday while waiting for the end of the school day at Flat Rock Elementary.
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REMINDER: Friday, March 13 is a Student Holiday and Teacher Work Day. Monday, March 16 is a Full Instructional Day for Staff and Students.
Additionally, the School Board voted this week to return Monday, April 6 as a Student and Staff Holiday. It was previously reclaimed as a snow make-up day.
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PHS students offer free tax preparation through VITA program
POWHATAN, VA – Powhatan High School accounting students are offering free income tax preparation to qualified individuals and families through the Internal Revenue Service’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.
Under the supervision of their teacher, students who earned IRS certification are providing basic tax return preparation for households with an annual income of less than $60,000. This is the high school’s second year offering a hands-on learning opportunity that allows students to apply their accounting knowledge while helping members of the community.
Two tax preparation sessions remain this year. Services will be offered from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 14, and Saturday, April 11 at Powhatan High School, 1800 Judes Ferry Road.
Walk-ins are welcome, or appointments can be made by calling 434-480-1744.
Individuals planning to use the service should bring Social Security or ITIN cards for all individuals listed on the return, a photo ID for the taxpayer and spouse if filing jointly, income documents such as W-2s or 1099s, and other relevant tax documents. Bringing a copy of last year’s tax return and bank account information for direct deposit is also recommended.
The VITA program has helped provide free tax preparation services to communities for more than 50 years while giving students valuable real-world experience.

Good evening PCPS Community. The Powhatan County School Board Recap for this week’s budget workshop 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.

Powhatan County School Board & Board of Supervisors Joint Budget Workshop
Pursuant to Virginia Code § 2.2-3707: Please take notice that the Powhatan County School Board will be in a joint budget workshop with the Board of Supervisors on:
DATE: Wednesday, March 11, 2026
TIME: 3:00 PM
LOCATION: Powhatan Village Building
3910 Old Buckingham Road, Powhatan, VA
This notice is being provided in accordance with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. This meeting will be open to the public.

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: Wednesday, March 11, 2026
TIME: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
LOCATION: Pocahontas Landmark Center
4290 Anderson Hwy, Powhatan, VA
This notice is being provided in accordance with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, as a quorum of school board members may be in attendance.
No official business will be conducted, and the School Board will make no votes or decisions at this event.

We had the pleasure of meeting Judy and Albert Conley Thursday morning as they were delivering Backpacks of Love bags to Pocahontas Elementary.
For those unfamiliar with the local nonprofit, Backpacks of Love was founded on the belief that no child should go hungry. Each week, volunteers provide bags of food for children to take home over the weekend. The nonprofit only served children in Powhatan when it was started in 2011, but it has expanded over the years to help children in nine localities.
As part of their weekly deliveries, the Conleys delivered 62 bags for children at Pocahontas Elementary, 32 for Powhatan Elementary, 38 for Flat Rock Elementary, and 16 for Powhatan Middle School. A big thank you to the Conleys, Backpacks of Love, and everyone who helps or contributes to the nonprofit to ensure no PCPS student goes hungry.
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Mr. Powhatan 2026 is almost here! Powhatan High School will host a fabulous night of competition, talent, laughs, and fun as they crown the next Mr. Powhatan. The competition will be held on Friday, March 6 at 7 p.m. in the PHS Auditorium. Admission is $5, and all proceeds benefit the local Relay for Life chapter and the American Cancer Society. Cash payment accepted at the door or purchase tickets ahead of time on GoFan!
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🚀 STEM EXPO is TONIGHT! 🔬⚙️🧪
In just a few hours, Powhatan High School will be buzzing with hands-on STEM fun from 5:00–7:00 p.m. – and you’re invited!
We have a record-breaking number of volunteers this year – over 200 student and teacher volunteers – ready to make this our most spectacular event yet. There will be amazing STEM exhibits and interactive activities showcasing the incredible STEM courses, clubs, and technologies available to Powhatan students. There will also be tons of door prizes throughout the evening, and the Cool Concessions Catering food truck will be on site selling dinner, with all proceeds supporting the Powhatan Education Foundation.
Bring the whole family and come explore, experiment, and discover. We can’t wait to see you tonight! 🧡🖤
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Students Mr. Davis’s Algebra II class at Powhatan High School recently worked in groups to review polynomial operations and division through rotating stations. The lesson was designed by Ms. Angell, a senior at Longwood University who is completing her student teaching experience with Mr. Davis. She shared that engagement is a big focus for her, so the goal was to get students moving, talking, and collaborating with their group members while reinforcing key concepts. 🧡🖤
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More than 175 Powhatan High School students recently had the opportunity to connect classroom learning to Virginia’s Civil Rights history.
During a Black History Month presentation, Leah Brown from the Robert Russa Moton Museum spoke about the 1951 Moton Student Strike, an effort led by 16-year-old Barbara Johns that contributed to the landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision.
At the end of the presentation, members of Rho Kappa National History Honor Society and the Diverse Hands at Work club surprised Ms. Brown with a $1,000 donation to support the museum. Students raised the funds through events including a Pie the Teacher fundraiser, bake sales, a cookout, and this weekend’s dodgeball tournament. We are so proud of our students for their hard work and generosity. 🧡🖤
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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.

Mrs. Thomas’s AP Chemistry class at Powhatan High School recently turned its focus to acid-base chemistry. As part of the unit, they completed a lab testing the pH of salt solutions and wrote the chemical equations that explain the pH results they observed. 🧡🖤
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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! 🧡🖤
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Friendly disclaimer: The injuries you’ll see in this post aren’t real. 👀
Students in Mrs. Farrell’s Intro to Medical Health Science classes at Powhatan High School recently tried moulage – using makeup techniques to create realistic wounds and bruises as part of their study of the integumentary system (skin).
This hands-on activity helps students better understand different types of wounds and how they are treated. Some of the results were incredibly realistic, and it was wonderful to see the students fully engaged in the learning process. 🧡🖤
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Mrs. Vallent’s Honors Biology students at Powhatan High School recently took a creative approach to studying the cell cycle.
As part of a project on mitosis and interphase, students created stop-motion videos to model and explain cell division. They had the freedom to represent the process in their own way, with some even composing original music to serve as the soundtrack for their films. 🧡🖤
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