Quick Updates:

April 12, 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!

College Resume-Building Opportunity!

Attention all Rising Juniors and Seniors looking for a college resume-building opportunity!
The Powhatan County School Board is looking for one student to serve as the Student School Board Liaison for the 2025-2026 school year. If you are interested in serving as the School Board Liaison, please submit a brief response addressing the following question:
- Why would you like to service in this role?
- Why do you believe having a student representative on the School Board is important?
Please send your response via email to Michael.pierce@powhatan.k12.va.us by Friday, April 24, 2026.

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

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

Please join the PCPS Student Services Department for our April Coffee Chat on Thursday, April 16, 2026 from 5-6 PM. This month, Erin Woodson, PCPS Health and PE Lead, will host our session on Student Nutrition.
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. We look forward to seeing you on the 16th!

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.

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