Pocahontas Elementary School

Quick Updates

• Highlights of Our Learning Journey

• 2025 Summer School Offerings

• 2025-2026 Division Calendar

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  • August 18th: First Day of School Pre-K/K last names A-M ONLY; First Day of School Grades 1-5

  • August 19th: First Day of School Pre-K/K last names N-Z ONLY; Second Day of School Grades 1-5

  • August 20th: Second Day of School for all Pre-K/K

  • Elementary Schedule Time Updates: Drop Off: 8:25 am; Start Time: 8:40 am; Dismissal: 3:30 pm

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

• It is SOL testing time for our 3rd through 5th graders. Testing begins immediately following arrival and announcements in the morning. Best practices for testing include a good night of sleep, healthy breakfast, and a boost in confidence to be in a positive mindset for the test. We know that our students are ready to give their best. Here is the testing schedule below. If your child misses a test, they should be prepared to take it when they return to school. 

  • May 6th: Reading SOL Test (3rd - 5th grades)

  • May 9th: Science SOL Test (5th grade)

  • May 13th: Math SOL Test (3rd - 5th grades)

  • May 16th: Virginia Studies SOL Test (4th grade)

• Parent Drop Off: A few reminders for parent drop off as we wrap up the year to keep the line moving. Be sure to follow staff directions to pull forward before unloading. Students unload at the yellow line with staff present. Have your children ready to hop out when you are pulled up and stopped. Drop off ends at 8:50, if you arrive after that time you will need to bring your child in to sign in.

2025-2026 Student Rights and Responsibilities

• On May 6th, the PCPS School Board received information about updates to the Student Rights and Responsibilities for the 25-26 school year.  Please review the presentation and draft document.

• If you would like to provide feedback, please complete the survey below by May 30th, in advance of the June 24th School Board meeting.

Medications and supplies in the clinic

• Medications and supplies in the clinic should be picked up by dismissal time on 5/30/25.  Any medication not picked up will be safely disposed of by the clinic staff.  If your student will require medication during the 25/26 school year, please plan to meet with the school nurse the week of August 11-15.

Field Day - Wednesday, May 28th!

• There are no spectators on Field Day, so signing up for a volunteer slot will allow you to have a full day of fun alongside the students.

• The general volunteer timeframe for Kindergarten through 2nd grade is 9:40 - 12:05 and the general volunteer timeframe for 3rd to 5th grade is from 12:40 - 3:15pm. There are some additional times available, please check the sign up links below.

• The sign up links have specific volunteer activities. Thank you to Red Lane Baptist Church who will be providing lunch to our volunteers on field day from 12:05 - 12:40 in the cafeteria. 

  • Field Day Sign-Up for Kindergarten through 2nd Grade. 

  • Field Day Sign-Up for 3rd through 5th Grade

• Parking that day will be tight, you will enter into the bus loop and be directed to a parking area. All volunteers are required to report to the main office with their ID to be scanned to be issued a volunteer badge.

Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week

• May 5th - 9th and we would love to share appreciative notes with teachers and staff from you. Use this link to share your note and we will print and distribute. 

Backpacks of Love

• Backpacks of Love supports our students with food backpacks for the weekends. Check out more information on how to support the organization and food donations needed. 

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.

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.

FROM THE PTO -

• Pocahontas Spirit Wear: Our annual Summer Sale starts Monday, May 5th! Everything will be discounted 20% sitewide! There will be exciting new product lines and designs!

  • Sale Dates: May 5th - May 20th

  • 20% off all merchandise

  • Free Shipping over $100

  • Use code: SUMMER at checkout to receive the discounts

  • Check out the store: 1st Place Spirit Wear

• School Supplies for 2025-2026: Want to make school supply shopping for next year a breeze? The PTO has set up an online store with The Write Stuff for you to order your students supplies for the 2025-2026 school year.

• All items are delivered to Pocahontas and will be waiting in your child's classroom on Supply Drop off night before school starts!

• Here is information on how to order:

  • Visit: The Write Stuff -

    Select your students' grade for the next school year.

  • Enter their information - CUSTOMIZE your kit!

  • Check Out! - Sit back, relax and enjoy your summer.

• May PTO Meeting: The monthly PTO meeting for May will take place on Wednesday, May 7th at 8:00am in the Pocahontas Library. This will be our last PTO meeting of the school year. Just a reminder that all meetings are open to anyone. We hope to see you there.