Powhatan High School students in Mr. Beasley’s engineering class put their designs to the test earlier this month! ⚙️ They built wind turbines and used a wind tunnel to measure how many volts their creations could generate – a hands-on way to combine problem-solving, design, and real-world application. 🧡 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
about 1 month ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students build wind turbines in engineering class.
A teacher watches students build wind turbines.
Students build wind turbines in engineering class.
Students build wind turbines in engineering class.
Students build wind turbines in engineering class.
Students build and test wind turbines in engineering class.
Students build and test wind turbines in engineering class.
Students build wind turbines in engineering class.
First graders in Ms. Wood’s class at Flat Rock Elementary explored depth during Mrs. Kunka’s art lesson. 🖌️ Students created fish paintings with seaweed in the foreground and background, helping them see how layering adds dimension to their artwork. 🧡 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
about 1 month ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Children paint fish paintings in art class.
Children paint fish paintings in art class.
Children paint fish paintings in art class.
A child paints a fish painting in art class.
Children paint fish paintings in art class.
Children paint fish paintings in art class.
Children paint fish paintings in art class.
Children paint fish paintings in art class.
A child paints a fish painting in art class.
Children paint fish paintings in art class.
Powhatan Middle School students who completed the summer reading challenge were treated to a sweet reward earlier this month – an ice cream sandwich sundae party! 🍨📚 The fun doesn’t stop there: students can look forward to monthly reading challenges throughout the year. 🧡 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
about 1 month ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Two adults serve students ice cream sundaes.
Two adults serve a student an ice cream sundae.
Two adults serve a student an ice cream sundae.
Two adults pose with an ice cream sundae.
Two adults serve a student an ice cream sundae.
Two adults serve a student an ice cream sundae.
🌟 Astronomy students at Powhatan High School got creative during a Constellation Exploration Stations Project in the library. 🔭They explored how ancient cultures looked to the night sky, finding patterns that became constellations. These star maps weren’t just stories – they served as calendars for agriculture and guides for navigation and trade, helping early civilizations survive and evolve. 🌃 ✨ #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
about 1 month ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students in a library participate in a constellation station project.
Image from a constellation station.
Students in a library participate in a constellation station project.
Students in a library participate in a constellation station project.
Students in a library participate in a constellation station project.
Students in a library participate in a constellation station project.
Students in a library participate in a constellation station project.
Students in a library participate in a constellation station project.
Students in a library participate in a constellation station project.
Students in a library participate in a constellation station project.

Earlier this month, Powhatan Middle School showed off its school spirit with a fun-filled Spirit Week! Students dressed to match each day’s theme, including Camo Day, Jersey Day, Twin Day, Grade Color Wars, and, of course, Powhatan Spirit Day—rocking orange and black with pride. 🧡🖤 Check out these photos of students embracing Camo Day attire in fun ways. #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan

about 2 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A large group of students pose for a photo showing off attire for Camo Day.
A large group of students pose for a photo showing off attire for Camo Day.
A large group of students pose for a photo showing off attire for Camo Day.
Two students pose for a photo showing off attire for Camo Day.
A small group of students pose for a photo showing off attire for Camo Day.
The Powhatan County School Board will hold a closed session meeting on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. at 4290 Anderson Highway, Powhatan, VA. The board will enter into closed session, pursuant of Section 2.2-3711(A)(8) of the Code of Virginia 1950, as amended, to consult legal counsel regarding the Pocahontas Landmark Center.
about 2 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Text that reads: The Powhatan County School Board will hold a closed session meeting on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 3:00 P.m. at 4290 Anderson Highway, Powhatan, VA. The board will enter into closed session, pursuant of Section 2.2-3711(A)(8) of the Code of Virginia 1950, as amended, to consult legal counsel regarding the Pocahontas Landmark Center.
📚🍌 Who needs bananas when you’ve got BOOKS? The new Minion book drop at Flat Rock Elementary has arrived, and it’s hungry for stories! 🟡💙 Third graders in Ms. Waller’s class were all smiles as they fed it its very first reads. 🧡 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
about 2 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Two students feed books to a Minion-themed library book drop.
Every day in class is a step toward the future. 📚✨ Strong attendance builds the consistency and skills students need to succeed in Career and College Readiness programs and beyond. We love having our students in class!🧡 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
about 2 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Photo of adult holding child's hand in background. PCPS logo. Text that reads: September 2025 ATTENDANCE WORKS Good attendance improves access to Career and College Readiness programs. WE LOVE HAVING YOU IN CLASS
We couldn’t help it. We love parachute day! First graders in Mrs. Ingalsbe’s and Mrs. Durrbeck’s classes at Flat Rock Elementary had a blast with Mr. Ellison and Ms. Leslie in a recent P.E. class as they worked together, moved, and laughed their way through fun parachute activities. 🧡 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
about 2 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students and their P.E. teachers play with a large rainbow parachute.
Students and their P.E. teachers play with a large rainbow parachute.
Students and their P.E. teachers play with a large rainbow parachute.
Students and their P.E. teachers play with a large rainbow parachute.
Students and their P.E. teachers play with a large rainbow parachute.
Students and their P.E. teachers play with a large rainbow parachute.
Students and their P.E. teachers play with a large rainbow parachute.
Students and their P.E. teachers play with a large rainbow parachute.
Students and their P.E. teachers play with a large rainbow parachute.
Students in Mrs. Hazelwood’s Cosmetology II class at Powhatan High School recently practiced their permanent waving skills with a fun mohawk perm style. ✂️ 🧡 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
about 2 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students use cosmetology model heads to practice perms.
A student uses a cosmetology model head to practice perms.
A student uses a cosmetology model head to practice perms.
A student uses a cosmetology model head to practice perms.
Kindergarteners in Mrs. Cable’s class at Powhatan Elementary practiced letter formation in a fun and memorable way – with shaving cream! The activity is a little messy but helped students strengthen fine motor skills while making learning hands-on and exciting. 🧡 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
about 2 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students practice writing their letters using shaving cream on a desk.
Students practice writing their letters using shaving cream on a desk.
Students practice writing their letters using shaving cream on a desk.
Students practice writing their letters using shaving cream on a desk.
Students practice writing their letters using shaving cream on a desk.
Students practice writing their letters using shaving cream on a desk.
A student practices writing letters using shaving cream on a desk.
Students practice writing their letters using shaving cream on a desk.
Students practice writing their letters using shaving cream on a desk.
Sixth graders in Mrs. Wasosky’s U.S. History I class at Powhatan Middle School recently took their learning to the Innovation Lab with Dr. Spott. Students demonstrated their knowledge of indigenous homes in what is now the United States by using materials to create their own representations. 🧡 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
about 2 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students in an classroom build indigenous homes.
Students in an classroom build indigenous homes.
Students in an classroom build indigenous homes.
A student in an classroom builds an indigenous home.
Students in an classroom build indigenous homes.
Students in an classroom build indigenous homes.
Students in an classroom build indigenous homes.
Students in an classroom build indigenous homes.
A student in an classroom builds an indigenous home.
Students in an classroom build indigenous homes.
Powhatan High School hosted its Back-to-School Night on Tuesday evening! Families had the opportunity to meet teachers, visit classrooms, and learn more about the year ahead. Thank you to all of the parents and guardians who came out, and to the PHS staff for the time and effort they put into making the event possible. 🧡 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
about 2 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Two adults and three students pose for a photo on a back-to-school night.
Two adults and a student pose for a photo on a back-to-school night.
Two adults and two students pose for a photo on a back-to-school night.
Three students pose for a photo on a back-to-school night.
An adult and a student pose for a photo on a back-to-school night.
Two adults and a student pose for a photo on a back-to-school night.
An adult and a student pose for a photo on a back-to-school night.
An adult and a student pose for a photo on a back-to-school night.
An adult and a student pose for a photo on a back-to-school night.
An adult and a student pose for a photo on a back-to-school night.
Earlier this month, the local chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa, an international honorary organization of women educators, surprised our new teachers with a little treat as a welcome. Pictured here, office assistants delivered goodie bags to a few Powhatan High School teachers. 🍎 Since its charter in 2005, the Powhatan chapter has carried out a variety of service projects, including raising funds each year to provide a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating senior pursuing a degree in education. The goodie bags are a special tradition to recognize new teachers and share a little encouragement as they begin their journey in PCPS. 🧡 #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
about 2 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
A student delivers a goodie bag to a teacher.
A student delivers a goodie bag to a teacher.
A student delivers a goodie bag to a teacher.
A student delivers a goodie bag to a teacher.
A student delivers a goodie bag to a teacher.
🌟 REMINDER 🌟
Join us for Non-Traditional High School Options Night on Sept. 23 at Powhatan Middle School.
Meet representatives from Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School, Appomattox Regional Governor’s School, CodeRVA High School, and the Powhatan HS/Reynolds Community College Advanced College Academy.
Learn about programs, applications, and opportunities beyond the traditional high school path. Applications are limited to current 8th graders enrolled in Algebra 1, but the information night is open to students in grades 5–8 and their families. *
Applications open: Oct. 1 on the PCPS website
Application deadline: Dec. 1
* Private and homeschool families seeking applications will need to schedule an appointment with Ms. Antone to come to Powhatan Middle School and provide proof of residency for their student’s application to be verified and accepted.
about 2 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Photo of Powhatan MIddle School. Text that reads: Non-traditional High School Options Tuesday, September 23 5:00-7:00 p.m. Powhatan Middle School Hear from representatives of: Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School for Government and International Studies Appomattox Regional Governor’s School for the Arts and Technology, Code RVA High School, Powhatan High School/Reynolds Community College for Advanced College Academy Program For additional information please contact Ms. Pecci in school counseling or Mrs. Haskins in the Gifted Program office.
Chart for Non-traditional High School Options Night Schedule for Sept. 23. Chart shows a session for the PCPS Program participation overview at 5. Then three rounds of sessions at 5:15, 5:50, and 6:30 for each of these schools: ACA Advanced College Academy, ARGS Appomattox Regional Governor’s School for the Arts and Technology, CodeRVA Regional High School, and Maggie Walker Governor’s School for Government and International Studies.
Second graders in Mrs. Simon’s class at Powhatan Elementary enjoyed a rich mix of literacy activities in this lesson earlier in the month. 📚 Story time with “Gooney Bird Greene” helped get in the mindset for reading before students used the story “Spoon” to help learn to identify an author’s purpose – to persuade, inform, or entertain. We love how the students modeled good partner reading etiquette as they worked on the activity. #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
about 2 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students read a story and discuss the author's purpose.
Students read a story and discuss the author's purpose.
A teacher reads a book to a group of students.
Students read a story and discuss the author's purpose.
A teacher and student model good reading etiquette.
Students read a story and discuss the author's purpose.
Students read a story and discuss the author's purpose.
Students read a story and discuss the author's purpose.
Ninth grade Honors Biology students in Ms. Heinike’s class at Powhatan High School recently explored the importance of water’s unique properties. 💧 Through a six-station lab, students saw these properties in action — with the bubble station earning the biggest smiles! Hands-on science makes concepts come alive. #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
about 2 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students blow bubbles during a water experiment.
Students participate in a water experiment in biology class.
Students blow bubbles during a water experiment.
Students participate in a water experiment in biology class.
Students participate in a water experiment in biology class.
Students participate in a water experiment in biology class.
Students blow bubbles during a water experiment.
Students blow bubbles during a water experiment.
Mrs. Rakes’ preschool VPI-4 class at Powhatan Elementary recently had a day filled with purple! 💜 Pre-K and kindergarten students celebrated a different “color of the day” all throughout that week. Check out the surprise purple treat – grapes – Mrs. Rakes' class enjoyed at snack time. #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
about 2 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Preschoolers enjoy grapes as the snack for purple day.
Preschoolers enjoy grapes as the snack for purple day.
A preschooler enjoys grapes as the snack for purple day.
Preschoolers enjoy grapes as the snack for purple day.
Preschoolers enjoy grapes as the snack for purple day.
A preschooler enjoys grapes as the snack for purple day.
Preschoolers enjoy grapes as the snack for purple day.
A preschooler enjoys grapes as the snack for purple day.
A preschooler enjoys grapes as the snack for purple day.
A preschooler enjoys grapes as the snack for purple day.
Eighth graders in Ms. Phinney’s physical science class at Powhatan Middle School recently put their engineering and science skills to the test by building bridges out of spaghetti noodles and recording their capacity under different conditions. Students used this hands-on challenge to practice identifying and applying the different parts of an experiment. #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
about 2 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students build bridges out of spaghetti noodles in science class.
Students build bridges out of spaghetti noodles in science class.
Students build bridges out of spaghetti noodles in science class.
Students build bridges out of spaghetti noodles in science class.
Students build bridges out of spaghetti noodles in science class.
Students build bridges out of spaghetti noodles in science class.
Students build bridges out of spaghetti noodles in science class.
Students build bridges out of spaghetti noodles in science class.
Students build bridges out of spaghetti noodles in science class.
Students in Ms. Burks’ World History II class at Powhatan High School recently connected literature and history by discussing “Romeo and Juliet” to help explore key concepts of the Renaissance. This approach gave students new perspective on the time period and the impact of its ideas. #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan
about 2 months ago, Powhatan County Public Schools
Students sitting at desks take notes as their teacher lectures.
A teacher speasks to a classroom full of high school students sitting at their desks.
Students sitting at desks take notes as their teacher lectures.
A teacher speasks to a classroom full of high school students sitting at their desks.
Students sitting at desks take notes as their teacher lectures.