Pocahontas Elementary School

Quick Updates

• Highlights of Our Learning Journey

• 2025-2026 Division Calendar

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  • August 18th: First Day of School Pre-K/K last names A-M ONLY; First Day of School Grades 1-5

  • August 19th: First Day of School Pre-K/K last names N-Z ONLY; Second Day of School Grades 1-5

  • August 20th: Second Day of School for all Pre-K/K

  • Elementary Schedule Time Updates: Drop Off: 8:25 am; Start Time: 8:40 am; Dismissal: 3:30 pm

    • See this presentation for more information, including changes at the elementary and high school levels.

• Tab collections are up and running! Pocahontas took the trophy in the Fall, can we keep it? Tab collection is through April 25th to benefit Ronald McDonald House.

• Helping Hands Award - Do you know a Powhatan County Public Schools employee who is Inspiring, Empowering, or Innovating?  Nominate them for the Helping Hands Award! Tell us about any staff member who is making a difference in the lives of our children by inspiring, empowering or innovating.  Use this link and click on the “Nominate someone” button to tell us about a Powhatan Schools staff member who deserves to be recognized. We welcome suggestions from students, families, co-workers or community members.

• Join our dynamic team of substitute teachers and help shape the future of Pocahontas Elementary School. Enjoy a flexible schedule, weekly pay, and free training. Visit www.ESS.com to join our team today!

• 2024-2025 Parental Opt Out Forms

Backpacks of Love

• Backpacks of Love supports our students with food backpacks for the weekends. Check out more information on how to support the organization and food donations needed. 

Literacy Resources for Families

• Powhatan County Public Schools encourages families to explore the valuable literacy resources available through the Virginia Department of Education. These tools are designed to support student learning and success both in the classroom and at home.

• Be sure to visit the "Family Supports for Reading" section in the VDOE Resource Hub, which includes helpful strategies, tips, and fun activities to strengthen reading skills and inspire a love of reading at home.

• By working together, we can give every student the tools they need to grow as confident, capable readers.

Calling all Watch D.O.G.S (dads of great students)!

• The last day to volunteer is May 1st, 2025.

• If you are interested in spending a day as a Pocahontas Watch DOGS volunteer, please complete the background check and return it to your child’s teacher. You will be given access to sign the up calendar as soon as your background check clears.

Powhatan County Housing Needs Survey

• Your voice matters! PCPS encourages our staff and families to take the Powhatan County Housing Needs Survey to help guide important decisions for our community—and our schools.

• This anonymous survey, led by a local steering committee, will help guide important decisions about housing in Powhatan. As a school division, we know how housing affects PCPS students and families. Your feedback will also help ensure our schools are prepared for the community’s needs.

• https://questionpro.com/t/AREnnZ5g6a.

Virginia Department of Education

• The Virginia Department of Education will be holding Mastery Level/Standard Setting to set new cut scores for Math and Reading Standards of Learning Assessments in June and is asking for parent and guardian participation. The Department needs our parents and guardians to bring their unique perspective on their children as students and provide guidance and recommendations for these new, more rigorous cut scores.

• All standard setting meetings will be held at the Virginia Crossings Hotel and Conference Center, 1000 Virginia Center Parkway, Glen Allen, VA 20359, on the following dates:

• Mathematics: June 9-11

• Reading: June 11-13.

• Hotel and per diem will be covered by the Virginia Department of Education.

• Breakfast and lunch will be served. Additionally, there will be a virtual orientation meeting on May 19, 2025, to familiarize the selected members with the standard setting process. Parents and guardians that are selected to be part of the committee will receive additional information and link for the virtual meeting via email. Deadline to apply: April 24, 2025.

• To apply, please complete the Community Member Standards Setting Application.

FROM THE PTO -

• Mother/Mother Figure & Son Event. Our mother/mother figure and son event for all of our Pocahontas boys is just weeks away! This event will take place on Friday, April 25th from 6:00pm - 8:00pm.

  Forms, waivers and payment are due by Wednesday, April 16th!!

  Please make sure to return yours (form, waiver and payment) to secure your spot! Also, we are looking for help with this event. Check out the Sign Up Genius for opportunities. We are looking for volunteers to help work the event (Volunteer Here) and we are looking to borrow yard games (Temporary Donations).

• Pocahontas Spirit Wear: Spring sports are starting up and the weather is getting warmer, so it is a great time to refresh your Pocahontas Spirit Wear items! New items are added weekly. Don't want to pay shipping?? Get in on a bulk order with friends! Check out the store: 1st Place Spirit Wear

• School Supplies for 2025-2026: Want to make school supply shopping for next year a breeze? The PTO has set up an online store with The Write Stuff for you to order your students supplies for the 2025-2026 school year.

• All items are delivered to Pocahontas and will be waiting in your child's classroom on Supply Drop off night before school starts!

• Here is information on how to order:

  • Visit: The Write Stuff -

    Select your students' grade for the next school year.

  • Enter their information - CUSTOMIZE your kit!

  • Check Out! - Sit back, relax and enjoy your summer.

• Little Caesars Pizza Fundraiser: The Little Caesars Pizza fundraiser will be kicking off this week and run through May 2nd! Order forms/brochures will be sent home with students this week. Our fundraiser ID is: 456889. Email pocaespto@gmail.com if you have any questions.