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We’ve still got a few pre-winter break moments to share. Mrs. George and Mrs. Moring’s preschool inclusion class at Flat Rock Elementary wrapped up the days before the holidays with a gingerbread party filled with festive fun and smiles. Students enjoyed decorating personal gingerbread houses and spending time together.
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Robots. Hoops. Creativity in action. 🤖🏀
Powhatan High School is hosting a regional robotics competition this weekend, and the public is invited to come cheer on student teams from across Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Maryland.
📍 Where: Powhatan High School, 1800 Judes Ferry Road
📅 When: Saturday, January 10 & Sunday, January 11
⏰ Best time to watch: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
🔥 Playoffs (top-scoring robots): 4–6 p.m.
Students design, build, test, fail, fix, and compete with robots they created themselves—all while playing a brand-new game for this season.
🎟️ Free admission
🍔 Concessions available
🚚 Food trucks on site from 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Most matches take place in the gym, and visitors can also explore the pit area to see teams working up close (safety goggles available for $2 purchase).
Come see engineering, teamwork, and creativity on full display—and meet some of our amazing future innovators.
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Students in Mrs. McQuiddy’s Honors Chemistry class at Powhatan High School are putting their knowledge of chemical reactions to the test this week. 🧪 During this lab-based lesson, students are predicting the products of chemical reactions and then using their lab results to support those predictions. Over several days, they are testing 13 different reactions and classifying each one into the 6 categories of chemical reactions, strengthening both their analytical and scientific reasoning skills.
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Pursuant to Virginia Code § 2.2-3707
Please take notice that members of the Powhatan County School Board may be present at the Strategic Plan Meeting to be held:
DATE: Friday, January 16, 2026
TIME: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
LOCATION: Pocahontas Landmark Center
4290 Anderson Hwy, Powhatan, VA
This notice is being provided in accordance with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act due to the possibility that a quorum of school board members may be in attendance.
No official business will be conducted, and no votes or decisions will be made by the School Board at this event.

Before winter break, second graders at Pocahontas Elementary took a trip around the world while learning about holidays celebrated in different countries. 🌍✨ Students explored traditions through history lessons and stories, including La Befana in Italy, Hanukkah in Israel, nutcrackers in Germany, holly wreaths in Ireland, Christmas cards in England, and Mkeka mats for Kwanza in parts of Africa. Each lesson was paired with a hands-on craft or activity, helping students connect culture, history, and creativity. 🧡🖤
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During a visit to the Innovation Lab at Powhatan Middle School last semester, sixth graders in Mr. Hall’s science class took learning to another planet as part of their space unit. 🌌🤖 With guidance from Dr. Spott, students created two-dimensional models of Mars and programmed Finch robots from BirdBrain Technologies to navigate and explore the surface. The hands-on lesson combined science, coding, and problem-solving as students applied what they’ve learned in an engaging and creative way. 🧡🖤
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In December, ninth grade English students took part in a powerful pre-reading activity for A Long Walk to Water in the library. The hands-on experience – aimed at prompting thoughtful discussion and reflection – gave students in Mr. Jones’ and Mr. Bradbury’s classes a glimpse of the daily challenges many African villagers face due to extreme water shortages before they began reading. 🧡🖤
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In December, Mrs. Kellaway’s fifth graders at Powhatan Elementary turned math time into a coffee-themed experience that had everyone thinking—and collaborating. ☕📊 Students stepped into roles like barista, baker, cashier, and manager as they worked across “locations” to estimate and multiply decimals using a mock menu. Teams earned paychecks by completing tasks together, while surprise “Chance Cards” added an extra layer of probability and problem-solving. Even with a shortened week, engagement was high and the coffee-inspired math fun continued. 🧡🖤
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Before winter break, Mrs. Garner’s kindergarten class at Flat Rock Elementary enjoyed a visit to the Penguin Patch Holiday Shop. 🐧🎁 Sponsored by the PTO, the experience gave students a chance to make thoughtful choices while shopping for gifts for family and friends. Thank you to all of the volunteers who helped make the shop happen for the kids.🧡🖤
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Families are invited to The PHS Experience on Thursday, January 15. This evening is a chance to explore everything Powhatan High School has to offer, from academics and activities to athletics and student life. The night begins with a welcome and student performances from 6:00 to 6:15 p.m., followed by a counseling presentation on Pathways to Graduation and Beyond from 6:15 to 6:45 p.m., both in the auditorium. From 6:45 to 8:00 p.m., families can visit the Main Street, Commons, and gyms to learn more about classes, AP and dual enrollment course opportunities, clubs, athletics, counseling, financial aid, JROTC (including demonstrations), college and military options, testing, and more. We hope to see families there as they take the next step in their PHS journey. 🧡🖤
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The day before Winter Break, the Polar Express made a special stop at Pocahontas Elementary for first graders! 🚂❄️ Students enjoyed a magical experience inspired by the beloved story and each received a brand-new book to take home. A big thank-you to “Conductor” Carol Crump for helping make this memorable day special for our young readers. 🧡🖤
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Students in Mr. Raychouni’s classes at Powhatan Middle School stepped into the role of broadcast meteorologists as part of a Weathercast Production unit earlier this semester. Students wrote scripts, practiced on-camera delivery, and used green screen technology to film their forecasts before editing their final videos using digital production tools. Along the way, they built skills in communication, problem-solving, creativity, and media production – learning how technology and storytelling come together to create a polished broadcast. 🎬🌦️
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Students in Mrs. Schwartz’s kindergarten class at Flat Rock Elementary recently spent a special day creating handmade keepsakes for their families and friends. With help from parent volunteers, students rotated through several craft stations before wrapping up the day with a holiday party – complete with decorating Mrs. Schwartz as a Christmas tree. 🎄🧡🖤
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Powhatan Middle School eighth graders in Mrs. Phinney’s Physical Science class put Newton’s Laws of Motion to the test earlier this semester through a hands-on station lab. Students rotated through experiments designed to help them describe, predict, and explain how forces affect the motion of objects.
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On the last day before Winter Break, Mrs. McCue’s first graders at Pocahontas Elementary put their imaginations to work during a creative writing activity centered on the prompt, “If I were an elf…” ✏️🧝‍♂️ Students created their own elves and wrote stories to match, proudly sharing their finished work together as a class. #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan

Mrs. Cable’s kindergarten class at Powhatan Elementary got into the holiday spirit earlier this month with a hands-on craft project. Students created festive fabric wreaths, practicing fine motor skills while expressing their creativity.
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Ms. Yates, Ms. Phillips, and Ms. Plazola’s preschool class at Flat Rock Elementary recently started their school day by making cards for their Teach for Tomorrow student teacher, a Powhatan High School senior, to show their love. A sweet moment of reading, gratitude, and connection across grade levels. 🧡🖤
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Pocahontas Elementary kindergarteners took a community helper field trip earlier this semester to learn more about the people and places that help keep their community running. From grocery stores and banks to the courthouse, fire department, sheriff’s office, an animal hospital, and even a sweet stop along the way, students got a firsthand look at how different helpers serve others each day. We’re grateful to our local partners for welcoming our curious young learners and helping make these connections come to life. 🧡🖤
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During Mrs. Henley’s technology class at Powhatan Elementary, Mrs. Hall’s kindergarten students received a hands-on introduction to coding. 🐭💻 The students learned the basics of programming by building simple algorithms to guide a Robot Mouse to its target. Through trial, error, and teamwork, students practiced sequencing and problem-solving in a fun, age-appropriate way. 🧡🖤
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Sixth graders in Mr. Johnson’s and Mr. Bookbinder’s exploratory music classes at Powhatan Middle School got creative earlier this semester in the Innovation Lab with Dr. Spott. Students engineered models of musical instruments designed to change pitch, then explained how those changes would work if the instruments were real. A great blend of music, engineering, and problem-solving as students explored how sound is created and manipulated. 🎶🔧
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