Innovation Grant Highlights

  • Book Vending Machine

    Snack on Books!

  • teacher in students in commons area of phs

    CTE teacher, Bilal Raychouni, recruits potential students for his
    Game Design and Robotics Class, by telling them about "30 Days Lost
    in Space", an immersion adventure that teaches advanced coding and
    circuit skills.

  • Bethany Britz

    Bethany Britz, PE teacher, demonstrates how to use heart rate
    monitors to obtain live feedback for customized instruction.

  • students

    Ozobots use color pattern recognition to program their movement,
    enabling younger students to program the motion of a robot using only
    a set of markers.

  • Block Coding Robots
    Older students use a variety of robots to hone their block coding
    skills. This budding coder is programming a finch robot to draw.
     
  • Superhero Robots

    With a little assistance from parents, children are using block
    coding to program Sphero robots to "bowl".

  • PCPS Kindergarten Student

    PCPS Kindergartners learn about coding through their use of Ozobots, a project funded by a 2021 Classroom Innovation Grant

  • Ozbot Coding

    PCPS Kindergartners learn about coding through their use of Ozobots, a project funded by a 2021 Classroom Innovation Grant

Welcome  

The Powhatan Education Foundation is made up of a group of dedicated future-thinking individuals who formed the 501(c)(3) charitable Powhatan Education Foundation in 2011 to help ensure Powhatan County Public Schools students can continue to have access to a well-rounded, comprehensive educational experience. The Powhatan Education Foundation’s goals are to enhance the learning experience for Powhatan County Public Schools' students and to support teachers and staff. The Foundation promotes innovative educational opportunities, recognizes outstanding achievements, and maintains and develops community partnerships to help further these goals. The Powhatan Education Foundation generates and raises funds to support excellence in Powhatan County Public Schools so students can:
🌟Make the most of their education
🌟Participate in activities that enhance their educational experience
🌟Be successful in school
🌟Be prepared for life after high school

2022 Classroom Innovation Grants

📰 News and Events

  • Feedback on Updates to the PCPS Student Rights and Responsibilities for 23-24

    On May 9, the PCPS School Board received information about updates to the Student Rights and Responsibilities for the 23-24 school year.  Please review the presentation and draft document. If you would like to provide feedback, please complete the survey below by June 9, in advance of the June 13 School Board meeting.

    Presentation

    Draft Document of the 23-24 Student Rights and Responsibilities

    Stakeholder Feedback Survey

    Powhatan County Public Schools

  • Stakeholder Feedback: PCPS School Board Policy Updates (May/June 2023)

    On May 9, 2023, the PCPS School Board received policy updates for first review (linked below). 

    Policy Updates - 1st Read (May 2023) 

    If you would like to provide any feedback on the proposed policy, please complete this form by June 9. https://forms.gle/SRv4UftsxAaPyUFbA

    The School Board will consider approval of these policies at the June 13, 2023 meeting. 

    Powhatan County Public Schools

  • 2023 Summer School

    PCPS will host Summer School 2023 for students in grades 6-12 at Powhatan High School. There are opportunities for academic recovery, advancement, and SOL support. There is also information about athletic and enrichment camps for middle school students. Registration is open now and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

    Online catalog - https://heyzine.com/flip-book/b31198f63e.html#page/1

    PDF for printing - PCPS Secondary Summer School 2023

    Powhatan County Public Schools

  • 🏌️‍♂️ 2023 Golf Tournament

    ⛳ Join us for the Powhatan Education Foundation’s Seventh Annual Golf Tournament!

    📆 Mill Quarter Plantation Golf Course - Thursday, June 8, 2023

    For more information about the tournament please visit our website at https://www.powhataneducation.org

    🔶 Click Here to Register!  🔶 Click Here to Become a Sponsor!

    Powhatan Education Foundation

  • 📢 PHS Grad on National News for Trades!

    2017 Powhatan High School Graduate 🎓, Brady Woodel appeared on National News to discuss his decision to attend a trade school!👏👏

    📍Watch Here: 

    https://www.foxbusiness.com/shows/varney-co

     

    Powhatan County Public Schools

  • 📢 Powhatan Partnership for Emotional Wellness

    The Powhatan Partnership for Emotional Wellness is comprised of Powhatan County Public Schools, Elk Hill, the Free Clinic of Powhatan, Goochland Powhatan Community Services, and the Powhatan Department of Social Services.

    This partnership aims to promote access to information, resources, and supports surrounding the areas of emotional well-being and mental health.

    We will be hosting various workshops and events and we will be highlighting local and national awareness initiatives.

    Event information will be posted on this website as it comes available! 

     

    Powhatan County Public Schools

  • Little Free Libraries Provided

    📚 Do your kids love to read? Need more books? Want to donate old books?

    PHS CTE students built and donated 5 "Little Free Libraries" to the Powhatan community. Please visit them at the Pocahontas Landmark Center, the Powhatan County Administration Building, and the Academy Road Food Lion. Two additional libraries will be located at the Powhatan Fire Department Company 2 and Company 4.

    Feel free to take a book and leave a book when you are in the area!

    Powhatan County Public Schools
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