At Tuesday night's meeting, the School Board recognized the winners of the seven Classroom Innovation Grants awarded this year by the Powhatan Education Foundation (PEF). These grants, which total $16,168.99 this year, support creative projects that enrich instruction, spark student curiosity, and strengthen connections with our community.

Grant Recipients:

* Loren Jacobs, Powhatan High School, $1,888.99 for “Touch & Learn: An Interactive Display to Ignite Curiosity in High School.”

* Kelly Terry, Flat Rock Elementary, $2,775 for “Take a Future View Into Immersive Digital Learning with ViewSonic Interactive ViewBoards.”

* Libbey Kitten, Instructional Specialist – Science, $2,000 for “From Powhatan to the Stars: Inspiring Student Curiosity with a Traveling Planetarium.”

* Barbara Adcock, Pocahontas Elementary, $1,960 for “Energy Transfer: Insulators and Conductors of Thermal Energy.”

* Rebekah Crump, Pocahontas Elementary, $2,545 for “Powering the Future.”

* Jana Ford, Pocahontas Elementary, $2,000 for “Second Grade Outdoor Learning Space.”

* Athea Hudson and Tracy Ingle, Powhatan High School, $3,000 for “Renaissance Festival.”
about 16 hours ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A large group of men and women pose for a group photo. Some are holding checks for grants.
It was all boots, hats, and big smiles at Powhatan Elementary’s Cowboys and Cowgirls Day earlier this semester! 🤠 Students and staff showed off their best western wear, and Principal Jason Gill and Assistant Principal KP Gobble took the fun to the next level by greeting students (and making classroom rounds) in inflatable horse rider costumes. 🐴 It was a rootin’-tootin’ good time for everyone! 🧡 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
1 day ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
An administrator in a horse and rider costume interacts with children.
An administrator in a horse and rider costume interacts with a child.
Children in western wear pose for a photo.
Children in western wear pose for a photo.
A teacher and children in western wear pose for a photo.
A child in western wear poses for a photo.
Children in western wear pose for a photo.
A child in western wear poses for a photo.
Two administrators in horse and rider costumes interact with children.
Second graders in Mrs. Young’s and Mrs. Raley’s classes at Pocahontas Elementary learned that in math – just like in life – there’s often more than one way to get to the right answer! Through a fun “math bug” activity, students recently practiced writing different addition problems that all equaled the same number, helping them understand balanced equations in a hands-on, memorable way. 🐞 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
1 day ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A teacher talks through math problems with her class.
A teacher compliments a child's math activity sheet while another child sees.
Children work on a math bug activity.
Children work on a math bug activity.
Children work on a math bug activity.
A child works on a math bug activity.
A child works on a math bug activity.
Children work on a math bug activity.
A child works on a math bug activity.
Children work on a math bug activity.
Ahead of Veterans Day, Powhatan Middle School students put their creativity and gratitude to work in ACCT, making more than 350 cards to thank our veterans for their service. Mrs. Arnold and Mrs. Antone delivered the cards to Hunter Holmes McGuire Veterans Affairs Medical Center, where they were shared with veterans in a special Veterans Day celebration on November 7. ❤️🤍💙🧡🖤 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
2 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students make Veterans Day cards for veterans.
Students make Veterans Day cards for veterans.
A table full of Veterans Day cards for veterans.
A student makes a Veterans Day card for a veteran.
Students make Veterans Day cards for veterans.
Students make Veterans Day cards for veterans.
Students make Veterans Day cards for veterans.
Students make Veterans Day cards for veterans.
Students make Veterans Day cards for veterans.
A woman presents a bag of veterans day cards to a man.
On this Veterans Day and every day, Powhatan County Public Schools extends our heartfelt gratitude to all veterans – especially those within our school community – for their service and sacrifice. #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
3 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
PCPS logo. US flag. Text that reads: PCPS honors all who served. Veterans Day. November 11, 2025
We’re still catching up on some older posts. Earlier this semester, Flat Rock Elementary School’s annual Book Fair was full of excitement as students searched the shelves for their next great read – or a fun little treasure to bring home. 📚 We love seeing our students excited to delve into a new adventure. 🧡 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
7 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students search through merchandise at a school book fair.
Students search through merchandise at a school book fair. Adults help.
An adult explains the rules of a book fair to a class.
Students search through merchandise at a school book fair. An adult helps.
A student searches through merchandise at a school book fair.
Students search through merchandise at a school book fair.
A student searches through merchandise at a school book fair.
Students search through merchandise at a school book fair.
Students search through merchandise at a school book fair.
🎭 Come out Friday night and support Powhatan High School Theatre! The PHS Theatre Department will present two very different adaptations of Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s famous short story “The Yellow Wallpaper” on Friday, November 7, at 6:00 p.m. in the PHS auditorium. It’s a great chance to enjoy an evening of powerful performances and cheer on our talented student actors before they head to the VHSL One-Act Competition at Huguenot High School! Tickets are "pay what you wish" at the door. 🧡 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
8 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Three students perform in a one-act play in a high school theater.
Graphic of a woman's silhoette against yellow wallpaper. Text that reads: PHS Theatre Presents: PHS Theatre presents two (very different) adaptations of Charlotte Perkins Gilman's famous short story. Come out and support our Theatre and our One-Act Competition cast prior to the VHSL One-Act Competition event at Huguenot HS! Tickets are "pay what you wish" at the door.An Evening of "The Yellow Wallpaper" Friday, November 7, 2025 6:00 pm in the Auditorium.
Students perform in a one-act play in a high school theater.
A student performs in a one-act play in a high school theater.
There’s nothing like a little friendly competition to spice up parent-teacher conference day! Powhatan High School’s Sunshine Committee held its annual Sunshine Chili Cookoff on Tuesday, and the results are in:
🥇 Mr. Fields took home the title of Chili Cookoff Champion!
🥈 Mr. Robertson’s Culinary II H students came in second.
🥉 Ms. Tolley rounded out the top three.
Thank you to everyone who joined in the fun and shared their culinary talents. We love seeing traditions like this bring warmth (and a little friendly competition) to the day! 🧡 🧡 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
9 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A man poses for a photo while holding a chili cook-off trophy and a small pinata.
🏈 Goal Line Food Drive: Powhatan vs. Cosby! 🥫
This Friday’s matchup isn’t just about touchdowns – it’s about tackling hunger! Powhatan and Cosby fans are going head-to-head in a friendly food drive competition to help local families in need. Bring nonperishable food items to the game and drop them off at your team’s collection area. Let’s show that Powhatan’s heart is as strong as its spirit.
📅 Friday, Nov. 7
📍 Powhatan High School
🕖 Kickoff: 7:00 p.m.
9 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Graphics related to football and a food drive. Text that reads: Goal Line Food Drive. POWHATAN vs. COSBY. HELP YOUR TEAM WIN ON AND OFF THE FIELD! Bring nonperishable food items to Friday’s game to help local families in need. 7 P.M. Nov. 7 PHS Stadium
🗳️ Leading up to Election Day, kindergarten students in Mrs. Senger’s class at Pocahontas Elementary were introduced to important new vocabulary words about voting, laws, and government through their All About Voting workbooks. The age-appropriate social studies lesson helped the students approach really big concepts through examples they could understand. When the lesson was over, they made the books even more special by coloring them. 🧡 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
10 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A teacher talks to her kindergarten students about voting and government.
Kindergarten students take part in a lesson about voting and government.
Kindergarten students take part in a lesson about voting and government.
Kindergarten students take part in a lesson about voting and government.
A teacher talks to her kindergarten students about voting and government.
Kindergarten students take part in a lesson about voting and government.
Kindergarten students take part in a lesson about voting and government.
🗳️ It’s never too early to learn about the importance of voting! Kindergarten students at Pocahontas Elementary participated in their own class election, casting ballots to decide between two beloved candidates – Duck and Clifford. Mrs. Pilkenton’s students were thrilled to cast their votes. And the winner is...Clifford! ❤️ #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
10 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Kindergarteners line up to vote in a class election.
Kindergarteners line up to vote in a class election.
Powhatan High School students in Mrs. Henderson’s Practical Law class recently applied new vocabulary related to civil law through classroom discussions and group activities they completed while enjoying beautiful weather in the courtyard. Occasionally joining the class this semester is VCU practicum student Will Poulton, who is gaining firsthand experience observing and supporting lessons that take him beyond his own textbooks. 🧡 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
11 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students work in groups on a practical law assignment in a school courtyard.
Students work in groups on a practical law assignment in a school courtyard. Two adults talk with them.
Students work in groups on a practical law assignment in a school courtyard.
Students work in groups on a practical law assignment in a school courtyard.
Students work in groups on a practical law assignment in a school courtyard.
Students work in groups on a practical law assignment in a school courtyard.
Students work in groups on a practical law assignment in a school courtyard.
A student works on a practical law assignment.
Students work in groups on a practical law assignment in a school hallway.
Students work in groups on a practical law assignment in a school hallway.
As part of a creative cross-curricular effort by Powhatan Middle School’s literacy committee, Mrs. Kopelove’s eighth grade art students took part in a Dead Poet’s Memorial Service project in October. 🎨📚 Students researched poets, created tombstone sculptures in art class, and wrote eulogies to honor the poets’ lives and work. They even shared readings of their artists' poems during their presentations. The finished tombstones were later displayed in the library, showcasing a thoughtful blend of art, research, and literature. 🧡 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
11 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students work on a poet tombstone project in art class.
Students Present a poet tombstone project in art class.
Students work on a poet tombstone project in art class. A teacher gives feedback.
Students Present a poet tombstone project in art class.
Students work on a poet tombstone project in art class.
Students work on a poet tombstone project in art class.
Students work on a poet tombstone project in art class.
Students work on a poet tombstone project in art class.
Students Present a poet tombstone project in art class.
Students Present a poet tombstone project in art class.
We’re catching up on a few special moments that are too good not to share! First up – Powhatan Elementary’s PTO hosted its annual Grandparents Breakfast in October at the Pocahontas Landmark Center gym. Families enjoyed breakfast, smiles, and time together celebrating the wonderful grandparents and special guests who support our students every day. 🧡 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
11 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Two adults and four children pose for a photo at a grandparents breakfast.
Two adults and one child pose for a photo at a grandparents breakfast.
Three adults and three children pose for a photo at a grandparents breakfast.
One adult and one child pose for a photo at a grandparents breakfast.
Two adults and three children pose for a photo at a grandparents breakfast.
Two adults and one child pose for a photo at a grandparents breakfast.
One adult and two children pose for a photo at a grandparents breakfast.
Two adults and two children pose for a photo at a grandparents breakfast.
Two adults and one child pose for a photo at a grandparents breakfast.
One adult and two children pose for a photo at a grandparents breakfast.
We’re so happy to have Powhatan Elementary’s Safety Patrol back in action! These fifth graders volunteer their time to help keep things running smoothly around the school – from raising the flags each morning to helping younger students and assisting in the hallways. Thank you for serving your school with pride and kindness! 🧡 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
14 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Student safety patrol members pose for a group photo.
Student safety patrol members pose for a photo.
A student safety patrol member poses for a photo.
Student safety patrol members pose for a photo.
Student safety patrol members receive instructions from an adult on raising the flags.
Student safety patrol members raise the flag.
Student safety patrol members pose for a photo.
Student safety patrol members pose for a photo.
Student safety patrol members pose for a photo.
A student safety patrol member poses for a photo.
📅 Don’t forget!
There’s no school for students on Monday, November 3 and Tuesday, November 4.
• Monday: Student and staff holiday (excludes 12-month employees)
• Tuesday: Parent-teacher conferences
Enjoy the long weekend, and we’ll see everyone back on Wednesday! 🧡
#WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
14 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Graphics of fall leaves. Text that reads: Reminder School Don't forget: Monday, November 3: Student and Staff Holiday (Excludes 12-month employees) Tuesday, November 4: Parent Teacher Conferences, Student Holiday
Art I students in Mrs. Patino-Wright’s class at Powhatan Middle School recently explored portrait drawing – from shading and value techniques to symbolism and emotional expression. After practicing with pen, charcoal, and colored pencil, students selected their preferred medium to create portraits that reflect emotion and tell a story through artistic choices. 🎨🧡 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
15 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students show their art teacher portraits they are creating.
Students in art class work work on portrait assignment.
Students in art class work work on portrait assignment.
Students in art class work work on portrait assignment.
Students in art class work work on portrait assignment.
Students in art class work work on portrait assignment.
Students show their art teacher portraits they are creating.
Students in art class work work on portrait assignment.
Students in art class work work on portrait assignment.
A student shows her art teacher a portrait she is creating.
Third graders in Mrs. Barnes’ class at Powhatan Elementary kicked off math time with their daily number sense routine earlier this semester. The number of the day was 242, and students explored all the different ways to represent it – from word and picture form to expanded form and place value charts. 🧡 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
15 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students in a class explore all the different ways to represent a number with their teacher.
Students in a class explore all the different ways to represent a number with their teacher.
Students in a class explore all the different ways to represent a number.
Students in a class explore all the different ways to represent a number.
Students in a class explore all the different ways to represent a number.
Students in a class explore all the different ways to represent a number.
Students in a class explore all the different ways to represent a number.
Students in a class explore all the different ways to represent a number.
📜Students in Mrs. Smith and Mr. Garland’s U.S. and Virginia Government classes at Powhatan High School recently explored the Bill of Rights in a creative way. They were tasked with finding songs that reflect the freedoms outlined in each amendment. 🎵 🧡 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
15 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students work in groups on a project about the Bill of RIghts.
Students work in groups on a project about the Bill of RIghts.
Students work in groups on a project about the Bill of RIghts.
Students work in groups on a project about the Bill of RIghts.
Students work in groups on a project about the Bill of RIghts.
Students work in groups on a project about the Bill of RIghts.
Students work in groups on a project about the Bill of RIghts.
Students work in groups on a project about the Bill of RIghts.
Fourth graders in Ms. Hopkins’ class at Flat Rock Elementary recently had fun learning about homophones – words that sound the same but have different meanings. Students shared examples of their own, and let’s just say a homophone of “but” got the biggest laugh of the lesson! 😄🧡 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
15 days ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A teacher reviews homophones with a group of students.
Students participate in a lesson.
A teacher reviews homophones with a group of students.
A teacher reviews homophones with a group of students. She is pointing to examples on a whiteboard.
A teacher reviews homophones with a group of students.