Attention Parents and Guardians of PCPS students who will be riding the school bus in the 2024-25 school year:
Parents and guardians will now opt in for student transportation services for the 2024-2025 school year. In order to facilitate routing and planning for bus transportation, we are asking that all parents/guardians fill out a transportation request if they need bus transportation for the upcoming school year. The information collected for this request will allow us to route more efficiently and provide us with the most up-to-date information on the transportation needs of your student.
These forms will be due by July 26, 2024. Requests received after July 26, 2024, will be processed in the order received. However, requests received after bus route planning has begun are not guaranteed by the start of the 2024-2025 school year, and service may be delayed until September 3, 2024.
Scan the QR code or follow the link in the first comment to fill out the form.
Members of Powhatan High School’s One Voice and Resonance choirs were invited to perform on May 22 at the Virginia State Police Memorial Day Service, which honored 67 of the Department’s law enforcement professionals who have died in the line of duty. The students met Governor Glenn Youngkin at the event, and he was among the many people there who gave these talented young men and women and their leader, Mr. Dean, a standing ovation after their brilliant performance. Thank you to our young people for honoring our fallen heroes in such a beautiful way. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
Congratulations to Powhatan High School Class of 2020 alum Brandon Eike for being named the Atlantic 10 Conference Player of the Year! We are so happy to hear of his success at VCU. @vcubaseball @a10conference @brandoneike
Image: Shared from Instagram.
This is a reminder that Powhatan County Public Schools will be closed on Friday, May 24 and Monday, May 27 in honor of Memorial Day. We hope our PCPS students, staff, and families have a lovely weekend.
Attention Powhatan High School Families of Seniors. Because of a 60% chance of thunderstorms, the decision was made to move the Powhatan High School graduation indoors on Thursday, May 23. For details, check your email for a message from principal Chris Sumner or visit the Graduation 2024 page on the PCPS division website. Find the link in the first comment. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
Powhatan High School continued its efforts to highlight the Class of 2024 with a Military Signing Day on Wednesday. Five graduating seniors signed letters of intent to join either the U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, or U.S. Marines. We are so proud of these young people’s willingness to serve their country and excited to see what the future has in store for them. #wearepcps #teampowhatan @GoCoastGuardRichmond
Powhatan County Public Schools is hiring. We are looking for interested teachers in the areas of Art, Computer Technology, Secondary English, Middle School Math, Middle School Science, Physical Education, and Special Education as well as School Counselors. To learn more about becoming a valued member of our team, contact Human Resources at 804-598-5700 for visit the school division's website .
Congratulations to the Class of 2024 Advanced College Academy on their graduation Tuesday from Reynolds Community College. These amazing young men and women committed to and successfully completed four years of hard work that allowed them to graduate with an associate’s degree a week before they receive their high school diploma. We are so proud of their diligence and thankful for the teachers, staff, and family members who supported them in this incredible journey. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
PCPS recently held a night of honor to celebrate Teacher of the Year and retiree excellence. In a special dinner ceremony held in the Powhatan High School Library, the five school Teachers of the Year were honored once again: Gina Dickerson (Powhatan Elementary School), Jessica DeHart (Powhatan High School), Katy Osborne (Flat Rock Elementary School), Joyce Smith (Pocahontas Elementary School), and Jessica Malkerson (Powhatan Middle School). Gina Dickerson was also recognized as the division Teacher of the Year. The retirees who were honored by the school division were: Edwin Swim, Lisa Brown, Laura Bradbury, Harry Howell, Lucia Kuykendall, Lillie Mae Church, and School Board member Valarie Ayers. Special thanks to the Culinary students for preparing a delicious meal, PHS JROTC Battalion for presenting the colors, and Resonance and One Voice chorus groups for performing gorgeous music. We hope it was a special night for a wonderful group of people. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
Check out PCPS's new menu platform at powhatancounty.nutrislice.com/menu. Now you can browse daily menu options, view nutrition information, and plan for dietary and allergy restrictions. Available in 50+ languages! View menus on the district website or download the Nutrislice app.
Greetings to the PCPS community. We know all of you don’t have the time to attend every Powhatan County School Board meeting, so we offer a recap newsletter shortly after the meetings to give you the highlights. You are still invited to go back and watch the full video to get more information; this message will only be hitting the highlights of the May 7, 2024, meeting. Find the link to the newsletter in the first comment of this message.
Join us this May as we observe Mental Health Awareness Month and today, May 9, to recognize Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day. Let's prioritize every child's mental well-being by engaging in activities that boost mental health. For resources and information, check out Mental Health America's toolkit and the American Psychological Association's webpage. Educators, explore free resources on Classroom Well-Being Information and Strategies for Educators (WISE) to support children's mental health. Learn about the Virginia Department of Education's efforts on student behavioral health at the Behavioral Health and Wellness webpage. Together, let's spread awareness and support for mental health!
Happy National School Nurse Day! Today, we celebrate the incredible dedication of our school nurses, who play a vital role in keeping our students healthy and thriving. School nurses are not just healthcare providers, they're champions of student well-being and academic success. They're there on the frontlines, providing a safety net for our most vulnerable children. Let's give a big shoutout to these everyday heroes who make a positive difference in the lives of our students each and every day! Please join us in recognizing our amazing Health Services Team:
Cathy Vaden, RN, Powhatan High School Head-Nurse
Michelle Short, RN, Powhatan Middle Nurse
Ashley Sloan, RN, Powhatan Elementary Nurse
Arla Thompson, RN, Pocahontas Elementary Nurse
Jen Lawson, RN, Flat Rock Elementary Nurse
Vickie Maxey - Clinic Assistant
Tammy Willis - Clinic Assistant
Rebecca Smartschan - Clinic Assistant
#wearepcps #teampowhatan
The Powhatan School Board wishes our PCPS teachers and staff members a wonderful Teacher Appreciation Week. Thank you to the most dedicated, caring, and hardworking teachers and staff in the world for all you do. #wearepcps #teampowhatan #elevateeducatorsva #TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankATeacher
Governor Glenn Youngkin has declared May 7, 2024, as National Fentanyl Awareness Day in Virginia. Fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid, poses a serious threat, especially to our youth. It's crucial to grasp its potency; just a tiny amount can be deadly. There are two types: medical-grade and illicit. While medical-grade is legally prescribed, illicit fentanyl, often mixed with other drugs, has led to a surge in teen overdoses. Education and action are vital! Parents, have open conversations with your kids, and be prepared with naloxone and fentanyl test strips. Remember, knowing the signs of overdose and understanding Virginia's Good Samaritan law can save lives. If you or someone you know needs help, call 988 for confidential support. Let's work together to combat this crisis. We will provide several useful links in the first comment.
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! We want to continue the celebration of Powhatan's amazing educators with a Virtual Applause Parade. Show our teachers some love with a round of applause by posting the 👏 emoji in the comments. Let’s see how many 👏 we can get by the end of the day! We’ll start … 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 ... Your turn!
We are ready to celebrate the heart and soul of our school community: our incredible teachers! Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6 to 10, and we're shining a spotlight on the superheroes who inspire, educate, and uplift us every single day. From the bottom of our backpacks to the tops of our graduation caps, THANK YOU for your dedication, passion, and endless support! Powhatan teachers really do eclipse the rest! #wearepcps #teampowhatan #elevateeducatorsva #TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankATeacher
The Powhatan County School Board workshop and meeting will be held at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m., respectively, on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at their regular location in the School Board Meeting Room at the Pocahontas Landmark Center, 4290 Anderson Highway. The School Board will honor a large number of staff, students, and their families during the Recognitions at the beginning of the meeting. In the case of a large crowd at the meeting, the school division requests that seating be prioritized for honorees, most of whom usually leave following the Recognitions. The School Board understands there may be a large number of people who wish to attend the meeting and speak during the Public Comment period. To ensure both goals are met, there will be a 10-minute recess between the Recognitions and the first Public Comment period to enable plenty of time for a smooth transition between the two agenda items and the movement of meeting attendees.
The School Board room has a maximum capacity of 160 seated people. If the room reaches capacity, an overflow location has been arranged in the cafeteria of Pocahontas Elementary School, 4294 Anderson Highway, which has a 300-seat capacity. A video conference will be set up to allow people in the overflow space to view the entire meeting and speak during the designated public comment periods. The meeting will be live and archived on the school division’s YouTube channel.
We are shining a light on educators this week as part of Teacher Appreciation Week. We would love our families to share the most impactful lesson a teacher has ever taught you. #wearepcps #teampowhatan #elevateeducatorsva #TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankATeacher
Mr. Payne’s Building Trades 1 class at Powhatan High School previously built a wall using bricks and mortar. Thanks to a donation of 30 bags of teachable mortar from the Virginia Masonry Association, the students could break down the masonry project and reuse both the bricks and the mortar (shown here) for multiple future projects without the materials losing their integrity for class purposes. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
