Powhatan High School

🚀 STEM EXPO is TONIGHT! 🔬⚙️🧪
In just a few hours, Powhatan High School will be buzzing with hands-on STEM fun from 5:00–7:00 p.m. – and you’re invited!
We have a record-breaking number of volunteers this year – over 200 student and teacher volunteers – ready to make this our most spectacular event yet. There will be amazing STEM exhibits and interactive activities showcasing the incredible STEM courses, clubs, and technologies available to Powhatan students. There will also be tons of door prizes throughout the evening, and the Cool Concessions Catering food truck will be on site selling dinner, with all proceeds supporting the Powhatan Education Foundation.
Bring the whole family and come explore, experiment, and discover. We can’t wait to see you tonight! 🧡🖤
#WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan

Students Mr. Davis’s Algebra II class at Powhatan High School recently worked in groups to review polynomial operations and division through rotating stations. The lesson was designed by Ms. Angell, a senior at Longwood University who is completing her student teaching experience with Mr. Davis. She shared that engagement is a big focus for her, so the goal was to get students moving, talking, and collaborating with their group members while reinforcing key concepts. 🧡🖤
#WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan

More than 175 Powhatan High School students recently had the opportunity to connect classroom learning to Virginia’s Civil Rights history.
During a Black History Month presentation, Leah Brown from the Robert Russa Moton Museum spoke about the 1951 Moton Student Strike, an effort led by 16-year-old Barbara Johns that contributed to the landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision.
At the end of the presentation, members of Rho Kappa National History Honor Society and the Diverse Hands at Work club surprised Ms. Brown with a $1,000 donation to support the museum. Students raised the funds through events including a Pie the Teacher fundraiser, bake sales, a cookout, and this weekend’s dodgeball tournament. We are so proud of our students for their hard work and generosity. 🧡🖤
#WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan

Powhatan County Public Schools will open on a two-hour delay on Monday, February 23, 2026. Overnight snowfall has created slick parking lot and sidewalk conditions at the schools. The delay will allow additional time for school campus preparation to ensure safe travel for students and staff. Thank you for your patience and partnership as we prioritize safety.

Good afternoon PCPS Families and Staff,
Snow has begun falling in our area, and we are closely monitoring road conditions, forecasts, and guidance from local emergency management and transportation officials.
At this time, the division is planning to open on time on Monday, February 23. If we determine that a delayed opening is necessary, families and staff will be notified no later than 6:00 a.m.
Thank you for your patience as we prioritize the safety of our students and staff.

Good evening PCPS Community. The Powhatan County School Board Recap for today’s work session is ready to view. As always, the goal of this newsletter is to help people who don't have the time to come to or watch full School Board meetings still stay abreast of what is going on in our school division. The newsletter link is in the comments.

Mrs. Thomas’s AP Chemistry class at Powhatan High School recently turned its focus to acid-base chemistry. As part of the unit, they completed a lab testing the pH of salt solutions and wrote the chemical equations that explain the pH results they observed. 🧡🖤
#WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan

Students in Mr. Raychouni’s 7th grade ACCT class at Powhatan Middle recently spearheaded their own creative way to celebrate Black History Month. They asked if they could decorate their teacher’s door and chose to highlight Modern Black American icons. After researching, they created a display featuring trailblazers making an impact today, including several with Virginia ties. The project was led by one student who truly took the initiative and brought the vision to life. A great example of student leadership and creativity in action. 🧡🖤
#WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan

🚍 Ready to take the driver’s seat? 🚍
Powhatan County Public Schools is bringing back our Test Drive a School Bus event – this time in conjunction with our Education Career Fair!
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to drive a school bus or are interested in joining our team, this is a great opportunity to learn more in a relaxed, hands-on setting.
📅 Saturday, March 7
🕙 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
📍 Flat Rock Elementary School, 2210 Batterson Road
🚌 Try driving a real school bus*
💬 Meet our team and explore career opportunities
🎟️ Door prize drawing
Questions? 804-598-5700
*Must be 18 or older and have a valid driver’s license to participate in the test drive.
Come see what it’s like to be part of Team Powhatan! 🧡🖤
#WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan

Friendly disclaimer: The injuries you’ll see in this post aren’t real. 👀
Students in Mrs. Farrell’s Intro to Medical Health Science classes at Powhatan High School recently tried moulage – using makeup techniques to create realistic wounds and bruises as part of their study of the integumentary system (skin).
This hands-on activity helps students better understand different types of wounds and how they are treated. Some of the results were incredibly realistic, and it was wonderful to see the students fully engaged in the learning process. 🧡🖤
#WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan

Mrs. Vallent’s Honors Biology students at Powhatan High School recently took a creative approach to studying the cell cycle.
As part of a project on mitosis and interphase, students created stop-motion videos to model and explain cell division. They had the freedom to represent the process in their own way, with some even composing original music to serve as the soundtrack for their films. 🧡🖤
#WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan

The Student Leadership students at Powhatan Middle School led a drive to make Valentines for Veterans. 💌 Students across the building joined in, creating heartfelt cards to share kindness and appreciation with those who have served our country. Student Leadership members, along with co-sponsors Matt Morin and Lynn Stephens, were proud to present the collection of Valentines to Reed Terry, staff member for Congressman John McGuire, who helped deliver them to our veterans. #WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan

Today is National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day, and PCPS wants to recognize and thank the Powhatan deputies who fulfill this important role in our schools. Our SROs are more than law enforcement officers – they are mentors, educators, problem-solvers, and trusted adults who build positive relationships with students and staff. They help create safe learning environments while also taking time to connect with students in meaningful ways. 🧡🖤 Thank you for all you do to support PCPS.
* Deputy Wright - Flat Rock Elementary
* Ronnie Sadler - Pocahontas Elementary
* Maurice Tovar - Powhatan Elementary
* Foster Miles - Powhatan Middle School
* Jason Homer - Powhatan High School
* Sonny Gartrell - Powhatan High School
#WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan

In February 2026, PCPS joins the Virginia School Board Association (VSBA) in saluting the service of our school board members with School Board Appreciation Month. School Board Appreciation Month provides a meaningful opportunity for our division and community to recognize the vital role that our school board members play in public education. These local leaders voluntarily take on the significant responsibility of governing our school division and making decisions that shape educational opportunities while upholding the core values of our democracy. Thank you School Board members:
Vicki Hurt - District 1
Susan Smith - District 2
Jeanne Wade - District 3
James Taylor - District 4
Michele Ward - District 5
#WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan

REMINDER: Monday February 16th, which was previously a Student & Staff Holiday, is now a snow make-up day for students and staff. It will be a full instructional day.

Good afternoon PCPS Community. The Powhatan County School Board Recap for Tuesday's regular meeting is ready to view. As always, the goal of this newsletter is to help people who don't have the time to come to or watch full School Board meetings still stay abreast of what is going on in our school division. The newsletter link is in the comments.

Notice about a Powhatan County School Board Budget Workshop.
Pursuant to Virginia Code § 2.2-3707: Please take notice that the Powhatan County School Board will hold a budget workshop on: Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM. This notice is being provided in accordance with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. This meeting will be open to the public.

This is a Powhatan County School Board Notice of Special Meeting Attendance. 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: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
TIME: 9:00 AM to 3:30 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.

We appreciate every opportunity our students have to learn directly from professionals and explore potential future career paths. Last week at Powhatan High School, Dr. Rona Walker, who is an associate professor of communication sciences and disorders at Longwood University and a speech-language pathologist, visited the Nurse Aide class before giving a presentation during SPEAR to HOSA members. She shared insight into the field of speech and language pathology and discussed why communication sciences and disorders can be a rewarding healthcare career focused on restoring function and helping others. Opportunities like this help students explore future careers, connect classroom learning to real-world professions, and see the many paths available after high school. 🧡🖤
#WeArePCPS #TeamPowhatan

Don't forget that Monday, February 9 is a PCPS Student & Staff Holiday (Excludes 12-month employees). Have a great day!