🌟 Mrs. McGrady’s and Mrs. Price’s third graders at Flat Rock Elementary teamed up with Ms. Adcock, the division’s awesome STEM coach, to tackle their Science Performance Assessment Task (PAT). They conducted a fun experiment to see if lemonade dissolves faster in cold or warm water. 🍋💧 The kids worked in pairs, made observations, and recorded their data. Then, they turned their findings into bar graphs! 📊 It was fantastic to see them collaborating, using science tools, and discussing the best temperature for dissolving lemonade. What a great way to connect real-world experiences to our classroom learning! Keep up the great work, everyone! 🙌✨#wearepcps #teampowhatan
7 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students conduct an experiment involving dissolving lemonade in water.
Students conduct an experiment involving dissolving lemonade in water.
Students conduct an experiment involving dissolving lemonade in water.
Students conduct an experiment involving dissolving lemonade in water.
Students conduct an experiment involving dissolving lemonade in water.
Students conduct an experiment involving dissolving lemonade in water.
Students conduct an experiment involving dissolving lemonade in water.
Students conduct an experiment involving dissolving lemonade in water.
Students conduct an experiment involving dissolving lemonade in water.
Students conduct an experiment involving dissolving lemonade in water.
📚✨ Exciting News for Adult Learners! ✨📚 Powhatan County Public Schools is thrilled to promote our Adult Education program, offering a variety of courses designed to help you gain new skills and advance your career! Whether you’re looking to start a new journey or enhance your existing skills, we have something for everyone! Check out some of the courses available: • Dental Assistant Certification 🦷 • Arboriculture and Tree Care 🌳 • Chadwick and Son Orchids 🌺 • Organic Vegetable Gardening 🥕 • ServSafe® Manager Certification 🍽️ • Starting Your Own Business in Powhatan County 💼 • A Painting A Night 🎨 • Cooking - Breads 🍞 • Cooking - Super Soups 🍲 • GED® Preparation and Test (Rolling Enrollment) 📖 • Basic Computer Skills through Northstar Digital Literacy 💻 • Community College Workforce Alliance Courses 🎓 • Welding 🔧 Ready to take the next step? Join us and discover new opportunities! For more information and to enroll, visit our website!
7 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Graphics. Text that reads:Attention adult learners. Powhatan County Public Schools’ Adult Education fall offerings are listed on our website! https://www.powhatan.k12.va.us/page/adult-continuing-education
🌟 Happy National Custodian Day! 🌟 Today, we want to sing the praises of the amazing custodians from HES who keep PCPS schools clean and safe for our students! ✨ Our facilities staff presented gift baskets to them today to show their appreciation for the hard work and dedication these individuals put in every day. Here are some of the day shift crews, but we have a great night shift that we want to honor as well. We know a clean school environment is essential to keeping our students and staff healthy. 💝🍎 Thank you for all that you do! 🙌❤️ #wearepcps #teampowhatan
7 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
School staff presents a gift basket to custodial staff.
School staff presents a gift basket to custodial staff.
School staff presents a gift basket to custodial staff.
School staff presents a gift basket to custodial staff.
School staff presents a gift basket to custodial staff.
Powhatan County Public Schools is hiring homebound instructors. Be the guiding star in our students' education journey. Join us now! #wearepcps #teampowhatan
7 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
GRaphic of a group of hands fist bumping. Text that reads: Homebound instructor Substitute Teacher We’re Hiring Make your own schedule In-person and virtual options Competitive hourly pay A chance to have an impact with students or visit https://powhatan.tedk12.com Powhatan County Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer. Teaching license required
🍕🎉 In September, our Community-Based Instruction (CBI) students had a blast celebrating National Pepperoni Pizza Day with a fun pizza party! 🎈🍽️ Combine good food and tunes, and you have a fantastic party. 😋❤️ A big shoutout to our amazing teachers and instructional assistants for making every day special for our students! 🍕✨ #wearepcps #teampowhatan
7 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Two women pose with a student.
A woman gives a student a slice of pizza.
A student holds a pizza box.
A student poses for the camera.
A woman poses with two students.
A student poses for the camera.
A student poses for the camera.
Students enjoy a pizza party in class.
Students enjoy a pizza party in class.
A woman gives a student a slice of pizza.
📚✨ Ms. Moss’s kindergarten class at Flat Rock Elementary was all in during this lesson. The students were super focused as they practiced their letter formation with the new Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) reading curriculum. ✍️❤️ It’s amazing to see their developing young minds at work. Keep up the great effort, kiddos! 🌟👏#wearepcps #teampowhatan
7 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A child works on letter formation.
A child works on letter formation.
Children work on letter formation.
Children work on letter formation.
Children work on letter formation.
A child works on letter formation.
Children work on letter formation.
A teacher helps a child with her letter formation exercise.
A teacher helps a child with her letter formation exercise.
A child works on letter formation.
📅 On this final day of September and in honor of Attendance Awareness Month, we want to take a moment to recognize the dedicated attendance secretaries at Powhatan County Public Schools! 👏 Thank you to our amazing team for working to ensure that our students are present and accounted for every day. Your hard work plays a crucial role in supporting student success and fostering a strong school community. Special shoutout to our attendance secretaries: Heather Barnett (FRES); Denise Overton, (PMS); Berkeley Richter (POCA); Wendy Tye, (PHS); and Tiffany Yarbrough (POWES). A big thank you also to Sheryl Jackson-Wade, the division’s attendance interventionist. 🌟 Remember, every day in school counts! Regular attendance helps students succeed academically, socially, and emotionally. Let's keep encouraging our students to show up and make the most of their education! #wearepcps #teampowhatan
7 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A woman smiles and poses for the camera.
A woman smiles and poses for the camera.
A woman smiles and poses for the camera.
A woman smiles and poses for the camera.
A woman smiles and poses for the camera.
Due to inclement weather, all after-school activities for Powhatan County Public Schools are canceled for Friday, September 27th. This includes all school activities and all activities scheduled in school facilities.
7 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Umbrella and rain. Text that reads: Announcement. Due to inclement weather, all after-school activities for Powhatan County Public Schools are canceled for Friday, September 27th. This includes all school activities and all activities scheduled in school facilities. Stay safe and dry!
🌟 In Mrs. Barnes' AP Physics 1 class at Powhatan High School, we had a fantastic moment today! A student asked if he could explain a problem on the board to help his friend understand forces better. 📝💡 It’s amazing to see students supporting each other like this! 🤝💬 Peer-to-peer learning is so important, and it really enhances our understanding of the material. Keep up the great teamwork, everyone! 🙌✨ #wearepcps #teampowhatan
7 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A student writes a physics equation on a whiteboard.
Mr. Peyton's Family and Consumer Science class at Powhatan Middle School whipped up some delicious chocolate chip cookies using the creaming method! 🍪 🍪 🍪 This technique, one of the three fundamental methods for making quick breads, involved beating butter and sugar together until light and fluffy—perfect for creating a tender, melt-in-your-mouth cookie! 😋 The students couldn’t wait to sample their creations and explore this method, which can be applied to a variety of other recipes they will make in the class! 🎂🧁What’s your favorite cookie recipe? Let’s share some culinary inspiration! 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳 #wearepcps #teampowhatan
7 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students hold up chocolate chip cookies they made in class.
Students hold up chocolate chip cookies they made in class.
A student makes chocolate chip cookies in class.
Four students pose with chocolate chip cookie ingredients.
Students pose with fresh chocolate chip cookies they made in class.
Students make chocolate chip cookies in class.
A student washes the dishes.
A student takes cookies off a baking sheet while another washes dishes.
📚✨ Exciting things are happening with Mrs. McCue’s first graders at Pocahontas Elementary. Recently, they dove into the new Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH) reading curriculum and focused on structured literacy. This lesson was a combination of phonics and writing skills that saw them listening for sounds, writing letters, and building sentences. We love to see them growing their skills as they focus in on finding the right answers. #wearepcps #teampowhatan
7 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students write on white boards as part of a language arts lesson.
Students write on white boards as part of a language arts lesson.
A teacher speaks to a class. Students follow along with the lesson.
Students write on white boards as part of a language arts lesson.
Students write on white boards as part of a language arts lesson.
Students write on white boards as part of a language arts lesson.
Students write on white boards as part of a language arts lesson.
Students write on white boards as part of a language arts lesson.
A student erases text from a white board during a lesson.
A teacher speaks to a class. A student follows along with the lesson.
Game date change - Friday night’s Varsity football 🏈 game will be on Saturday at noon. Please spread the word.
7 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Picture of an empty football field. pHs athletics logo. Text: game update: our home varsity football game originally scheduled for tomorrow, Friday, September 27, has now been moved to Saturday, September 28 at noon. The game will still be played at Phs.
🌟🎉 There are always so many wonderful, engaging activities going on in our schools that it is difficult to share them all. Take a few weeks ago, when Mrs. Senger’s kindergarten class at Pocahontas Elementary rocked the Alphabet Song and got super creative by making letters with their bodies! 🤸‍♂️📚 They danced along to the “Body Alphabet” video by Jack Hartmann with so much energy! 💃🕺🎶✨ The day was also extra special because many of the students wore yellow for Color of the Day, which was an activity the school held to help the youngest students practice their colors. 💛🌼 It was amazing to see them all shine brilliantly as they sang a cheerful yellow song and colored the picture of the day: a big, bright yellow sun! 🌞 #wearepcps #teampowhatan
7 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Kindergartners dance along to an alphabet song video with their teacher.
A kindergartners works on an activity involving coloring and cutting out a picture of a sun.
A kindergartners works on an activity involving coloring and cutting out a picture of a sun.
A kindergartners works on an activity involving coloring and cutting out a picture of a sun.
A kindergartners works on an activity involving coloring and cutting out a picture of a sun.
A kindergartners works on an activity involving coloring and cutting out a picture of a sun.
A kindergartners works on an activity involving coloring and cutting out a picture of a sun.
A kindergartners works on an activity involving coloring and cutting out a picture of a sun.
Kindergartners dance along to an alphabet song video .
Kindergartners work on an activity involving coloring and cutting out a picture of a sun.
🎉 The Powhatan High School JROTC was thrilled to receive a generous check for $2,602 from a fundraiser the Moose Family Center held in August! This donation will help support the JROTC program and provide valuable resources for our cadets. A huge thank you to everyone who supported the fundraiser and made this possible! PCPS loves engaging with and building such strong relationships with our local community. 💙 #wearepcps #teampowhatan
7 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Two men in military uniforms and a large group of cadets, some in uniform, pose for a photo with a large check.
🎉 A huge thank you to our amazing community for coming out to support the first enrollment event for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Powhatan last week at Powhatan County Public Library! 📚✨ The local program had an incredible launch, with 41 new registrations bringing Powhatan’s total by the end of the event to 225 children—representing 17% of the kids under age 5 in Powhatan! 🎈 That’s an amazing achievement, especially since the Dollywood Foundation projected the program would reach that milestone by Month 10. Powhatan did it in just the first month! A huge shoutout to the Powhatan Education Foundation, which spearheaded bringing this wonderful program to our county and found the community partners to help sponsor it. 🙌💖 It’s heartwarming to see so many families eager to kickstart their children’s reading journeys. Each month, these little ones will receive free, age-appropriate books right in their mailboxes, fostering a love of reading from an early age. Let’s keep this momentum going and ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive! 🌟
7 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A woman enrolls her children in Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.
Women enroll their children in Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.
A grandmother holds her granddaughter's hand as she reaches out to get a new book.
A woman enrolls her children in Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.
A woman enrolls her children in Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.
A woman enrolls her children in Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.
A woman poses with a child in a parking lot.
Five women pose for a photo.
🖍️ Flashback to a fun-filled day in Ms. Dewey’s second-grade class at Flat Rock Elementary School! 🎉 They had a blast with a hidden picture game that focused on vocabulary, noticing and wondering, and making connections! 🕵️‍♂️✨ Does anyone else remember those times flipping through Highlights Magazine in the doctor’s office waiting room—searching for hidden treasures! 🔍 The best part? The kids gave a great cheer when one of their peers found the last item! 🎉🙌 It was so heartwarming to see their excitement and engagement in learning. Keep shining, little learners! 🌟💖 #wearepcps #teampowhatan
7 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Children sitting in a group on the floor raise their hands to be called on next. and a teacher pics one.
A child identifies an object found in a hidden picture lesson.
Children sitting in a group on the floor raise their hands to be called on next.
Children sitting in a group on the floor raise their hands to be called on next.
A child identifies an object found in a hidden picture lesson.
A child identifies an object found in a hidden picture lesson.
A child identifies an object found in a hidden picture lesson.
A child identifies an object found in a hidden picture lesson.
Children sitting in a group on the floor raise their hands to be called on next. and a teacher pics one.
A child identifies an object found in a hidden picture lesson.
🌟🎉 Throwback to an amazing day in Mrs. Smith's fifth-grade class at Pocahontas Elementary! 📚✨ They dived deep into the math lesson about data cycles and explored creative ways to graph information. 📊✏️ The students really showcased their academic excellence, sharing ideas and collaborating with enthusiasm! 👏 Keep up the great work, everyone! 🙌 #wearepcps #teampowhatan
7 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students work on a lesson in math class about data cycles.
A teacher teaches a lesson on data cycles.
A teacher teaches a lesson on data cycles.
A teacher teaches a lesson on data cycles.
A teacher teaches a lesson on data cycles.
A student works on a lesson in math class about data cycles.
Students work on a lesson in math class about data cycles.
Powhatan Middle School will host an evening of “Non-traditional High School Options” with representatives from the Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School for Government and International Studies, Appomattox Regional Governor’s School for the Arts and Technology, Code RVA High School, and the Powhatan High School/Reynolds Community College for Advanced College Academy Program on October 2, 2024. This meeting aims to provide interested students and their parents with information regarding the curriculum, graduation requirements, and extracurricular activities, as well as answer questions regarding the application process for each high school option. Although the application process is open to current eighth grade students, fifth, sixth, and seventh grade students, their parents are also invited to attend to assist in course planning before they reach the eighth grade. The evening will kick off with a review of Powhatan County Public Schools’ participation in these schools and answer some of the basic questions students and parents have about student participation in these high school program options. Applications will be available on the PCPS website beginning on October 1. Students can also request the application link from Mrs. Haskins in the Gifted Services office (B210) and Mr. Winkler in the Counseling office. The application will be available to students currently enrolled in Algebra I. Private and homeschool families seeking applications will need to schedule an appointment with Mrs. Haskins to come to Powhatan Middle School and provide proof of residency for their student’s application to be verified and accepted. The deadline for 8th graders to submit an application is December 1, 2024.
7 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Photo of front of middle school. Text that reads: Non-traditional High School Options Wednesday, October 2 5:00-7:00 p.m. Powhatan Middle School Hear from representatives of: Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School for Government and International Studies Appomattox Regional Governor’s School for the Arts and Technology, Code RVA High School, Powhatan High School/Reynolds Community College for Advanced College Academy Program For additional information please contact the Mr. Winkler in school counseling or Mrs. Haskins in the Gifted Program office.
Non-traditional High School Options Night Schedule. Table with a schedule of the night that includes an overview of the program participation at 5 p.m. and then sessions at 5:15, 5:50 and 6:30 p.m. for ACA, ARGS, CodeRVA, and Maggie Walker.
🔧 Exciting things are happening in Mr. Roberts’ STEM elective class, Energy and the Environment! The students recently visited Dr. Spott’s Innovation Lab at Powhatan Middle to dive into the engineering design process by building and testing bridges. They used plastic strips, wires, screws, and nuts from TeacherGeek (@theteachergeek) and had a fun challenge: to create either the longest or the strongest bridge. And guess what? The longest bridge came in at a whopping 75 cm, while the strongest held an impressive 2.25 lbs! 💪 And this was only the course's first visit to the Innovation Lab of the school year. We can’t wait to see what they come up with next! 🌉 #wearepcps #teampowhatan
7 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students work on a project to build a bridge in science class.
Students test a bridge they made in science class.
Students test a bridge they made in science class.
Students work on a project to build a bridge in science class.
Students work on a project to build a bridge in science class.
Students work on a project to build a bridge in science class.
Students work on a project to build a bridge in science class.
Students work on a project to build a bridge in science class. while talking to their teacher.
Students work on a project to build a bridge in science class.
Students work on a project to build a bridge in science class.
🔥🎉 We’re gearing up for Homecoming at Powhatan High School, and we’d love for you to join us for a Community Bonfire! Bring your own chair and come enjoy a fun evening on Tuesday, October 8, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the high school. It’s going to be a great night with performances by the PHS Band, appearances from our JV and Varsity football teams, cheerleaders, and dancers. Plus, there will be food and games for everyone to enjoy! Just a quick note: all middle and elementary students need to be accompanied by an adult. Can’t wait to see you there! #wearepcps #teampowhatan
7 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Image of a fire. Text that reads: Kick-off to Homecoming. cOmmunity bonfire. bring your own chair. free. October 8th, 6-9 pm at PHS. PHS Band, JV adn Varsity football, cheer, dance, games, food. All middle school and elementary kids must be accompanied by an adult.