Powhatan Middle School

Quick Updates:

• If your student is walking off property after school for any reason, we need written permission from the parents. Students who do not have written permission to walk to places such as the YMCA or Fighting Creek Park will not be allowed. Students will also not be allowed to walk on Old Buckingham Road when leaving property either.

• As we enter the final stretch, attendance is even more important. Please continue to support your student(s) by showing them how we finish strong in a school year even when we have our eyes on Summer. We are starting to review for final assessments and SOLs, so attendance is key to get all the important lessons.

• A rise in illnesses related to the cold and flu season is upon us. Please review the school's exclusion policies. It is also recommended that student's not return to school until they are 24 hours fever free without medication and are free from vomiting/diarrhea for 24 hrs.

• Outside food from restaurants may not be dropped off for students during the school day. Additionally, while students are permitted to carry a water bottle, only water may be consumed in classrooms.

• School Property - We are seeing a rise in some students pushing boundaries and damaging school property, bathrooms, and chromebooks. Please work with your student to remind them that any damage to PCPS property can result in consequences as outlined in our PCPS Student Rights and Responsibilities.  We ask our students to be Safe, Respectful, and Responsible at all times.

• Lost & Found - Please have your students check our Lost & Found for any missing items.

  All items left unclaimed at the end of the day on Friday, April 28th will be donated.

• 2025-2026 Division Calendar

• 2025-2026 Secondary Course Guide

  • Click here to view the PDF version of the 25-26 Secondary Course Guide.

• Top 10 Proven Actions To Ensure Your Student Is Ready To Soar!

• Stronger Together - PCPS Communications Flowchart!

• 2024-2025 Parental Opt Out Forms

• Yearbook Photo Submission (2024-2025)

Get Ready for Our Final Spirit Week of the Year!

• Mark your calendars — April 28th to May 2nd is our last Spirit Week of this school year!

  • Monday 4/28 - Neon Day

  • Tuesday 4/29 - Twin Day

  • Wednesday 4/30 - PJ/Onesie Day

  • Thursday 5/1 - Hawaiian Day

  • Friday 5/2 - Grade Color Wars

    • 8th - Pink

    • 7th - Purple

    • 6th - Blue

School Start Times - 2025-2026 School Year

• As you may have heard, the school day is going to be extended by 10 minutes next school year. The school hours for Powhatan Middle School will be the following:

  • Drop Off Begins: 7:20 a.m.

  • School Starts: 7:35 a.m.

  • Dismissal: 2:25 p.m.

• Also, a reminder that the first day of school, Monday, August 18th, will be just for 6th grade students. (All staff will still report on the first day of school.)

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

Yearbook Information - Let’s make this yearbook unforgettable!

• Don't miss your chance to order the 24-25 Powhatan Middle School Yearbook! Yearbooks are on sale now for $40 through the Varsity Order Center. Click here for order site

• Deadline to order is May 5th – no late orders can be accepted!

• Every yearbook purchase includes a separate autograph book, since yearbooks will be distributed in August. This way, students can still collect signatures and messages before summer break.

• Order today and secure your copy before it's too late!  Contact Ms. Johnson at pmsyearbook@powhatan.k12.va.us with any questions

• Submit Photos to Yearbook: Help us capture the year! Send in pictures of Snow Days, Spring Break adventures, weekend fun, sports, special events, or just students living their best lives!

  • Email: pmsyearbook@powhatan.k12.va.us

  • Varsity eShare: https://www.hjeshare.com/eShare/?code=pms2025 

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.

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.

Gilder Lehrman Hosts 2025 National History Teacher of the Year 

• The Gilder Lehrman program recognizes excellence in the teaching of history at the Kindergarten – Grade 12 level. Each year, thousands of teachers are nominated by students, parents, fellow teachers, and community members, shining a light on the important work they do. Nominations for any eligible Kindergarten – Grade 12 teacher are due April 30, 2025, and must be submitted on the Gilder Lehrman website.

•  Nominators are asked to provide contact information for themselves and information about the nominee, including a short statement about why the nominee should be honored. Nominations can be made by any individual who is familiar with the teacher’s work, including students, parents of students, colleagues, etc. Nominated teachers receive an email notification with instructions on how to submit all materials to be considered for the State History Teacher of the Year.

• State winners receive a $1,000 prize, an archive of classroom resources, and recognition at a ceremony in their state. Nominate an outstanding history teacher here.

Family Life Education

• The Powhatan County School Board provides Family Life Education (FLE) based on the FLE Standards of Learning (SOL) and curriculum guidelines developed by the Board of Education. Parents and guardians have the right to review the family life education program offered, including written and audio-visual educational materials used in the program. Please review the included letter for more information and reach out if you have any questions.

Rising 7th Grade Immunizations

• Per Virginia State Law, all rising 7th grade students must have received their Tdap vaccination and their Meningitis Conjugate vaccination before entering their 7th grade school year.  (Please note that this is a state requirement.)  Any student not receiving these vaccines and providing our school with documentation will not be allowed to attend school until proof of compliance is provided.  Also, it is recommended by the Commonwealth of Virginia that students entering the 7th grade to have their Human Papillomavirus Vaccine as well. 

• Please see the VDH link in your email for Immunization Requirements for all K-12 students.  Please make arrangements to have your student properly vaccinated and provide our school clinic with an updated immunization report as soon as possible so we can update their records to a compliant status before the 2025-2026 school year.

• If you have any questions or concerns please contact Vickie Maxey at Vickie.maxey@powhatan.k12.va.us (804)362-2500, ext. 1107 or Michelle Short, RN at michelle.short@powhatan.k12.va.us (804)362-2500, ext. 1122.
  

Ordering School Pictures

• Parents still need to order pictures? Strawbridge’s NEW Code Lookup Tool is now available. Parents can simply scan the QR code and follow the directions to access their child's picture ordering gallery. No need to contact Strawbridge Customer Service for an access code! Student last name and Student ID number will be required for data security.

• Click here for the QR code and how to access the gallery.

Spring Sports

• Powhatan Middle School offers baseball, softball, and track during the spring season. Click on the Spring Sports Information Flyer for tryouts information. If you have any further questions, please contact PMS Athletic Director, Bill Wasosky at bill.wasosky@powhatan.k12.va.us.

Spring Coaching Opportunities at PMS

• We are currently in search of several coaching positions for the Spring. If you’re interested in coaching, or know someone who is, please consider applying via our division website. Reach out to our Athletic Director, Bill Wasosky, with any questions (bill.wasosky@powhatan.k12.va.us) 

  We are in need of the following positions:

  • SOFTBALL - Assistant coach

  • TRACK - Assistant coach

  • BASEBALL - Assistant coach