what we do

Promote Innovative Education

The Powhatan Education Foundation awards Classroom Innovation Grants that foster innovation, creativity and collaboration in Powhatan County Public Schools.

Recognize Outstanding Achievements

The Powhatan Education Foundation awards annual scholarships to PHS seniors who exemplify the Foundation’s high standard of excellence. Teachers of the Year are also recognized for their outstanding performance with monetary awards.

Develop Community Partnerships

The Powhatan Education Foundation seeks to partner with individuals and organizations in the community to enhance the high quality education available in Powhatan County Public Schools.

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PEF 9th Annual Golf Tournament on Thursday, June 4, 2026

  • The Powhatan Education Foundation is excited to host the 9th Annual Golf Tournament on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at the beautiful Mill Quarter Golf Course in Powhatan, Virginia. The tournament will be played in a Four-Man Captain’s Choice format with a shotgun start at 12:00 p.m.

  • Proceeds from the tournament directly benefit the students and staff of Powhatan County Public Schools through the Powhatan Education Foundation.

  • Registration is now open and will remain available through the end of May. The entry fee is $100 per golfer or $400 per team. Electronic payment is available, and checks may also be mailed to P.O. Box 552, Powhatan, VA 23139. All participants must register by Friday, May 29, 2026.

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Are you looking for a way to contribute your time and talents to actively support students and educators in our community?

  • Our mission, as the Powhatan Education Foundation, is to enhance the learning experience for Powhatan County Public Schools' learning community. To that end, we participate in fundraising that provides classroom innovation grants, s

    tudent enrichment activities, and post-secondary scholarships. Recently, PEF is proud to have brought Dolly Parton's Imagination Library here to Powhatan County, serving as its local non-profit affiliate.

  • PEF is expanding its outreach and its board and we are looking for you - interested Powhatan community members - with these inclinations and skills:

    • Community networking and willingness to represent the foundation publicly

    • Organizational planning, for monthly board meetings and outreach

    • Communication skills, potentially fulfilling secretary role in monthly board meetings

    • Social media planning and management

    • Donor relations management

    • Stewarding financial resources

Visit powhataneducation.org to learn more about us or contact powedfoundboard@gmail.com

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2024-2025 Powhatan Education Foundation CIG Grant Highlights
Each year, the Powhatan Education Foundation (PEF) proudly supports innovation in the classroom by offering Classroom Innovation Grants to Powhatan County Public Schools teachers.