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August 31
August 31
A few quick updates:
The week September 2, we will just drop the all class days that we are missing.
Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays will stay All Class Days, Tuesdays will be Even Day, and Wednesdays will be an Odd Day. No school on Monday, September 1!
Please be sure to keep the case on your student's chromebook. The case will help protect the chromebook.
Book Fair
We are excited to bring back a book fair to Powhatan Middle School! As we know, literacy is extremely important in all contents and our teachers are excited to bring the joy back to reading! Our Book Fair will be held at the PMS library from September 15 - 19. All students will be visiting the Book Fair during their English classes this week.
Check out this flyer with more information, including putting money into an “e-wallet” for your student.
The month of September is Suicide Awareness Month.
6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Counselors will be going into the classroom using the Signs of Suicide Program, the entire program for 6th, and the refresher lessons for 7th and 8th. Please reach out to your grade level counselor if you have any questions.
SOS is an evidence-based youth suicide prevention program that teaches middle and high school students how to identify warning signs of suicide and depression.
Trusted by thousands of schools across the country, SOS can be delivered in a single class period and encourages students to ACT® (Acknowledge, Care, Tell) if they are worried about themselves or a friend.
Health and PE Rotations:
These teachers will be in PE this week: Woodson, Bates, Fields.
These teachers will be in Health this week: Allanson, Henderson, Lazaro, Miles
Yearbook Update!
📸 Don’t Miss Out — Yearbooks on Sale Now!
The 2025–2026 Yearbook is now available only at Yearbook Order Center (School Code: 15200) https://yearbookordercenter.com/job/15200
📌Early Bird Special ends August 29
📌Personalization options available
📌8th Grade Celebration Ads offered
📌Includes a free autograph booklet due to August distribution.
Order now to lock in the lowest price and create a keepsake your student will treasure! Yearbooks are only available at Yearbook Order Center.
📚24/25 Yearbooks Are Here!
Yearbooks were distributed during Friday's ACCT. If your child did not receive the yearbook, but you purchased one, please email email pmsyearbook@powhatan.k12.va.us
📸Call for Summer Memories
Share your photos & stories with us for the potential to be featured in the Yearbook!
Did your middle schooler have a Summer full of Awesome moments or interesting stories? Did you take any photos to celebrate the first day of school? Send your photos, name of student and brief description for the potential to be featured in the 25/26 yearbook! Email to pmsyearbook@powhatan.k12.va.us.
August 24
August 24
A few quick updates:
The weeks of August 25 and September 2, we will just drop the all class days that we are missing.
Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays will stay All Class Days, Tuesdays will be Even Day, and Wednesdays will be an Odd Day. No changes to the overall schedule, just not having the day.
Please be sure to keep the case on your student's chromebook. The case will help protect the chromebook.
All students should have received a "Dream On" Powhatan Middle t-shirt this week. If your student did not receive one, or if you need to exchange sizes, please reach out to your student's HPE teacher.
Rights & Responsibilities, Chromebook Agreement, Student Profile, and Student Health forms should be completed and turned in to your student's 1st block teacher by August 28th
Powhatan Middle School Summer Reading 2025
Summer Reading Activities are due to your child's middle school English teacher by Thursday, August 28th. Students will be treated to an ice cream sundae on September 10th for completing their Summer Reading Activities. There's still time to complete the activities!
Cell Phone Free Learning Environment
As you know, the Powhatan School Board wants the schools to provide students with an optimal learning environment. As such, policy JFCM was established last year. This policy was updated this year and states two important points:
“From bell to bell, [middle school] students are restricted from using personal electronic devices, including but not limited to, cell phones, smartwatches, laptops, Bluetooth devices, cameras, electronic games, and E-Readers. Devices must be powered off and away (i.e., gym locker, bookbag, purse, out of sight).”
"Smart device" means any personal electronic device that can connect to the internet and wirelessly collect, process, and transmit data, including smartwatches and tablets.
The goal is to reduce distractions and promote a healthier, more engaging school experience for our students. If you need to contact your middle schooler, or if they need to contact you, we ask that you call the main office at (804) 362-2500.
Calling all cast and crew!
Interested in being part of the cast and crew for our winter play?! Be sure to attend auditions on Tuesday, August 26. See the flyer for more information!
Xmas Pageant audition flyer.pdfYearbook Update!
📸 Don’t Miss Out — Yearbooks on Sale Now!
The 2025–2026 Yearbook is now available only at Yearbook Order Center (School Code: 15200) https://yearbookordercenter.com/job/15200
📌Early Bird Special ends August 29
📌Personalization options available
📌8th Grade Celebration Ads offered
📌Includes a free autograph booklet due to August distribution.
Order now to lock in the lowest price and create a keepsake your student will treasure! Yearbooks are only available at Yearbook Order Center.
📚24/25 Yearbooks Are Here!
Yearbooks were distributed during Friday's ACCT. If your child did not receive the yearbook, but you purchased one, please email email pmsyearbook@powhatan.k12.va.us
📸Call for Summer Memories
Share your photos & stories with us for the potential to be featured in the Yearbook!
Did your middle schooler have a Summer full of Awesome moments or interesting stories? Did you take any photos to celebrate the first day of school? Send your photos, name of student and brief description for the potential to be featured in the 25/26 yearbook! Email to pmsyearbook@powhatan.k12.va.us.
Birthday Marquee
Celebrate your child’s birthday in style! You can create a memorable experience for your student with their name and a happy birthday message on our marquee. Even middle schoolers love this shout out!
The message will read: Happy (age) Birthday, (student’s first name)!!
Complete this form and submit payment through School Cash Online. Birthday Messages will go live 1 day prior to your student’s birthday and run until the following week (24/7).
Please submit Requests & Payments by the dates listed below
All September birthdays due by August 29
All October birthdays due by September 5
All November birthdays due by October 3
Upcoming Safety Drill: Lockdown Messaging
In accordance with Virginia Code §22.1-137.2, Powhatan Middle School will be conducting a lockdown drill this week, as part of the mandatory safety drills for the 2025-26 school year. Our teachers will be talking with the students regarding the purpose and procedures of this drill. During the drill, you will receive a practice lockdown message via SchoolMessenger (email and text). This is how a message would appear if this were an actual lockdown event. The purpose of this messaging is for parents and guardians to be familiar with community expectations during an actual event. Another communication will be sent via SchoolMessenger (email and text) to announce the conclusion of the drill.
Health and PE Rotations:
These teachers will be in Health this week: Woodson, Bates, Fields.
These teachers will be in PE this week: Allanson, Henderson, Lazaro, Miles
August 17
August 17
Our theme for the 2025-2026 school year is "Dream On." Last year, we were "One Team, One Dream," and this year our focus is to challenge and inspire students to turn their dreams into reality!
We are also fans of the Aerosmith song! After researching their lyrics, we are even more inspired to find that "Dream On" is a motivational anthem that encourages listeners (students) to pursue their ambitions with passion, resilience, and a sense of urgency. That is our focus this year, igniting passion to turn dreams on.
Students will also get a t-shirt during the first week of school with this design.
First Day of School
The first day of school is Monday, August 18. We are looking forward to meeting our tribe!
As a reminder, the first day of school is just for 6th grade students. 7th and 8th grade students will begin school on Tuesday, August 19.
The First Week of School we will run the following schedules:
Monday, August 18 - 6th Grade First Day
Tuesday, August 19 - All Class Day
Wednesday, August 20 - Odd Day
Thursday, August 21 - Even Day
Friday, August 22 - All Class Day
Friday will be a Powhatan Spirit Day! Wear all your best Powhatan gear!
Fees
All fees are paid online through SchoolCash Online. All fees will be loaded in SchoolCash Online specifically based on your student’s class schedule by the orientation date. You can access SchoolCash Online through our website as well as https://powhatan.schoolcashonline.com. If you have any questions or need help, please reach out to our bookkeeper, Mrs. Keaton at jessie.keaton@powhatan.k12.va.us.
Chromebooks
A $25.00 chromebook fee, as well as, a signed chromebook agreement form are required for students to be issued a chromebook. Students will be issued a chromebook during the first week(s) of school. Students should bring their charged chromebook to school each day, and charges should stay at home. Please note, personal laptops are not allowed to be used at school. Only the PCPS issued chromebook can be used.
Supply List
Here is our Powhatan Middle School Supply List. Please note that these are general supplies, and some classes may have class-specific supplies.
Transportation Information
After much deliberation and thought with our Transportation and Facilities Departments, our car rider procedure will remain the same for the 2025-2026 school year.
All cars for drop off & pick up must enter at Powhatan Elementary
You can use our main entrance between 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Drop off starts at 7:20 a.m. and pick up starts at 2:25 p.m.
Need more bus route information?
Follow the instructions here to download our bus route app, Traversa.
More questions? Contact me or our transportation office (transoffice@powhatan.k12.va.us)
If you made it to Open House, you may have noticed a new “Literacy Leaders” display in the front entryway. We are excited to be kicking off a literacy campaign designed to get students excited about reading and writing! Each month we will offer schoolwide reading challenges for both students and teachers. Grade levels will compete to see who can score the most points for participating. At the end of the year, the grade level with the most points will be crowned the Literacy Leaders! We hope you will encourage your student to find a book they can enjoy. Maybe you would even like to read along with them! We all know that reading and writing are fundamental life skills that can lead to a more successful future. Our goal is to help our students build their literacy competency by recognizing the value of reading and maybe even learning to love it along the way!
Cell Phone Free Learning Environment
As you know, the Powhatan School Board wants the schools to provide students with an optimal learning environment. As such, policy JFCM was established last year. This policy was updated this year and states two important points:
“From bell to bell, [middle school] students are restricted from using personal electronic devices, including but not limited to, cell phones, smartwatches, laptops, Bluetooth devices, cameras, electronic games, and E-Readers. Devices must be powered off and away (i.e., gym locker, bookbag, purse, out of sight).”
"Smart device" means any personal electronic device that can connect to the internet and wirelessly collect, process, and transmit data, including smartwatches and tablets.
The goal is to reduce distractions and promote a healthier, more engaging school experience for our students. If you need to contact your middle schooler, or if they need to contact you, we ask that you call the main office at (804) 362-2500.
Student Learning
As we launch into a new school, we wanted to make sure that our community is aware of the courses that require end of course state SOL assessments. As we transition from year to year, different grade levels require different state assessments.
The following classes have a state SOL assessment:
Math 6, Math 7, Math 8, Integrated Math 1, Integrated Math 2, Algebra
English 6, English 7, English 8
Integrated Science 2, Physical Science 8, Earth Science
Integrated History 2, Civics & Economics, World History 1
All of our SOL tests are still in the Spring, typically in May. As you are reviewing your child’s schedule, please make sure you are aware of these upcoming assessments.
Furthermore, promotion from grade-to-grade looks different as students progress from elementary to middle school. Please make sure to review the PCPS Promotion and Retention Policy IKEC for more information.
Yearbook Update!
📸 Don’t Miss Out — Yearbooks on Sale Now!
The 2025–2026 Yearbook is now available only at Yearbook Order Center (School Code: 15200) https://yearbookordercenter.com/job/15200
📌Early Bird Special ends August 29
📌Personalization options available
📌8th Grade Celebration Ads offered
📌Includes a free autograph booklet due to August distribution.
Order now to lock in the lowest price and create a keepsake your student will treasure!
📚24/25 Yearbooks Are Here!
Any yearbooks not picked up during Open House will be distributed to students within the first two weeks of school. For Questions, email pmsyearbook@powhatan.k12.va.us
📸Call for Summer Memories
Did your middle schooler have a Summer full of Awesome moments or interesting stories? Send your photos, name of student and brief description for the potential to be featured in the 25/26 yearbook! Email to pmsyearbook@powhatan.k12.va.us.
Securly Pass
This year, our school will begin using Securly Pass, a digital hall-pass system that replaces paper passes and helps us better manage student movement during the school day. With Securly Pass, students request passes on their school-issued devices, and teachers approve them quickly. Staff can see active passes in real time, helping us improve safety, reduce classroom disruptions, and keep accurate records—without tracking student locations. This system is used only during the school day to make our hall-pass process faster, safer, and more organized.
Fall Sports and Activities
Powhatan Middle School offers a wide variety of sports and activities in the Fall, including golf, volleyball, soccer, cross country, and ACE “Quiz Bowl.” Click on the Fall Sports Information Flyer for tryouts information. If you have any further questions, please contact PMS Athletic Director, Bill Wasosky at bill.wasosky@powhatan.k12.va.us.
We are also excited to offer Girls' Soccer this Spring for the first time ever! Stay tuned for more information!
August 10
August 10
Meet Your Front Office and Counseling Staff
We are excited to start the 2025-2026 school year with our Powhatan Community. We have a wealth of support to offer each student and family, and please reach out if you have any questions or concerns throughout the year.
Be sure to check out our Front Office and Counseling Staff to get to know them in case you need to reach out. One of our Assistant Principals, Mr. Kevin Socha, now works within another school division. We are thankful for his service and dedication to Powhatan Middle. Check out the link to meet the new AP!
Open House
Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2025
4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. - Last Names A-K
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Last Names L-Z
UPDATE: Our fabulous PTO has booked two food trucks, Monster Taco and Chick-fil-a, to be at our Open House event. The food trucks will be parked out front. Please take your tour and then get your food on the way home!
Logistics:
Report to the gym for packet pick-up (schedule, forms, and information)!
Take a self-tour around the building and meet our dream team of teachers!
Meet our caring counselors, our terrific transportation team, our charismatic cafe manager, and our positive PTO!
Pick-up 2024-2025 yearbooks
If you are unable to attend Open House, please feel free to stop by PMS on Thursday or Friday of this week to pick up your child’s packet and schedule.
Please note that this is information to get you started and there will be more coming soon!
First Day of School
The first day of school is Monday, August 18. We are looking forward to meeting our tribe!
As a reminder, the first day of school is just for 6th grade students. 7th and 8th grade students will begin school on Tuesday, August 19. Tuesday will also be the 2nd day of school for 6th graders.
Be sure to read the July 31 update below for more information regarding Chromebooks, Fees, school start times, and the supply list.
How to volunteer here at Powhatan Middle?
Thank you to all our parents and guardians for everything you do to support our students here at Powhatan Middle. Looking to volunteer? See below for some ways to get involved. You can sign up for these volunteer opportunities at our Open House Night.
Parent Teacher Organization
Love planning events for people? Our PTO is looking for more volunteers to plan appreciation events. Follow or message our PTO on Facebook for more information.
Parent Positivity Patrol
Want to help out in our hallways and the cafeteria? See the inside of the school and keep an eye on your kid?
Watch DOGS
Calling all Dads of Great Students! We are ramping up our Watch DOGS program this year.
Lunch Buddies
If you are interested in participating as a mentor for the Lunch Buddies Program, we would be happy to have you! Please reach out to lunchbuddies@powhatan.k12.va.us for any questions.
Powhatan Middle School Summer Reading 2025
This summer, we would like you to take time and read a book that you enjoy that goes along with this year’s theme, Color Our World (anything that celebrates creativity or shows the power of how stories bring life and meaning to our world)! You can find a book at the local library, the book store, or check in with your classroom teacher. Once you read your book of 100 pages or more, please choose one of the activities below to complete and return to your English teacher when you return to school in August.
Transportation Information
After much deliberation and thought with our Transportation and Facilities Departments, our car rider procedure will remain the same for the 2025-2026 school year.
All cars for drop off & pick up must enter at Powhatan Elementary
You can use our main entrance between 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Drop off starts at 7:20 a.m. and pick up starts at 2:25 p.m.
Need more bus route information?
Follow the instructions here to download our bus route app, Traversa.
More questions? Contact me or our transportation office (transoffice@powhatan.k12.va.us)
Fall Sports and Activities
Powhatan Middle School offers a wide variety of sports and activities in the Fall, including golf, volleyball, soccer, cross country, and ACE “Quiz Bowl.” Click on the Fall Sports Information Flyer for tryouts information. If you have any further questions, please contact PMS Athletic Director, Bill Wasosky at bill.wasosky@powhatan.k12.va.us.
We are also excited to offer Girls' Soccer this Spring for the first time ever! Stay tuned for more information!
Building Maintenance Updates
In accordance with EPA regulations, Powhatan County Public schools has an Asbestos Management Plan in place. A copy of the plan is available for your review in the office of each school building. Asbestos information will be made available annually for Powhatan Middle School. (click here) Information about asbestos inspections, response actions and post-response action activities, including periodic re-inspection and surveillance activities that are planned or in progress will be posted on the website and available in the main office. If there are any questions you may contact Mr. Tom Sulzer, Assistant Director of Facilities, at 804-598-5700.
Asbestos Nofication Ltr - July 2025.pdfJuly 31
July 31
Meet Your Front Office and Counseling Staff
We are excited to start the 2025-2026 school year with our Powhatan Community. We have a wealth of support to offer each student and family, and please reach out if you have any questions or concerns throughout the year.
Be sure to check out our Front Office and Counseling Staff to get to know them in case you need to reach out. One of our Assistant Principals, Mr. Kevin Socha, now works within another school division. We are thankful for his service and dedication to Powhatan Middle. Check out the link to meet the new AP!
Open House
Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2025
4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. - Last Names A-K
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Last Names L-Z
Logistics:
Report to the gym for packet pick-up (schedule, forms, and information)!
Take a self-tour around the building and meet our dream team of teachers!
Meet our caring counselors, our terrific transportation team, our charismatic cafe manager, and our positive PTO!
Pick-up 2024-2025 yearbooks
If you are unable to attend Open House, please email Colin Innes at colin.innes@powhatan.k12.va.us for alternative arrangements.
Please note that this is information to get you started and there will be more coming soon!
First Day of School
The first day of school is Monday, August 18. We are looking forward to meeting our tribe!
As a reminder, the first day of school is just for 6th grade students. 7th and 8th grade students will begin school on Tuesday, August 19.
School Start Times - 2025-2026 School Year
As you may have heard, the school day is going to be extended by 10 minutes next school year. The school hours for Powhatan Middle School will be the following:
Drop Off Begins: 7:20 a.m.
School Starts: 7:35 a.m.
Dismissal: 2:25 p.m.
Weekly Schedules
We have two types of schedules - All Class Days (where we see all 7 classes) and Block (Even/Odd days).
Our weekly schedule will remain the same for this year.
Monday - All Class Day
Tuesday - Even Day
Wednesday - Odd Day
Thursday - All Class Day
Friday - All Class Day
Fees
All fees are paid online through SchoolCash Online. All fees will be loaded in SchoolCash Online specifically based on your student’s class schedule by the orientation date. You can access SchoolCash Online through our website as well as https://powhatan.schoolcashonline.com. If you have any questions or need help, please reach out to our bookkeeper, Mrs. Hockday at michelle.hockaday@powhatan.k12.va.us.
Chromebooks
A $25.00 chromebook fee, as well as, a signed chromebook agreement form are required for students to be issued a chromebook. Students will be issued a chromebook during the first week(s) of school. Students should bring their charged chromebook to school each day, and charges should stay at home. Please note, personal laptops are not allowed to be used at school. Only the PCPS issued chromebook can be used.
Supply List
Here is our Powhatan Middle School Supply List. Please note that these are general supplies, and some classes may have class-specific supplies.
Powhatan Middle School Summer Reading 2025
This summer, we would like you to take time and read a book that you enjoy that goes along with this year’s theme, Color Our World (anything that celebrates creativity or shows the power of how stories bring life and meaning to our world)! You can find a book at the local library, the book store, or check in with your classroom teacher. Once you read your book of 100 pages or more, please choose one of the activities below to complete and return to your English teacher when you return to school in August.
Transportation Information
After much deliberation and thought with our Transportation and Facilities Departments, our car rider procedure will remain the same for the 2025-2026 school year.
All cars for drop off & pick up must enter at Powhatan Elementary
You can use our main entrance between 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Drop off starts at 7:20 a.m. and pick up starts at 2:25 p.m.
Need more bus route information?
Follow the instructions here to download our bus route app, Traversa.
More questions? Contact me or our transportation office (transoffice@powhatan.k12.va.us)
Birthday Marquee
Celebrate your child’s birthday in style! You can create a memorable experience for your student with their name and a happy birthday message on our marquee. Even middle schoolers love this shout out!
The message will read: Happy (age) Birthday, (student’s first name)!!
Complete this form and submit payment through School Cash Online.
Birthday Messages will go live 1 day prior to your student’s birthday and run until the following week (24/7).
Please submit Requests & Payments by the dates listed below
August 25-31 birthdays due by August 22
All September birthdays due by August 29
All October birthdays due by September 5
All November birthdays due by October 3
All December birthdays due by November 7
All January birthdays due by December 5
All February birthdays due by January 9
All March birthdays due by February 6
All April birthdays due by March 6
All May birthdays due by April 10
All June, July & August birthdays due by May 8
Fall Sports and Activities
Powhatan Middle School offers a wide variety of sports and activities in the Fall, including golf, volleyball, soccer, cross country, and ACE “Quiz Bowl.” Click on the Fall Sports Information Flyer for tryouts information. If you have any further questions, please contact PMS Athletic Director, Bill Wasosky at bill.wasosky@powhatan.k12.va.us.
We are also excited to offer Girls' Soccer this Spring for the first time ever! Stay tuned for more information!
JV Field Hockey
JV Field Hockey Tryouts will be held at Powhatan High School for all rising 8th graders interested in playing field hockey. Tryouts will start on August 5th (Tuesday) from 5:00-7:30 pm. No prior experience is required. Soccer and lacrosse players transition very well to this sport. We are also looking for goalkeepers. Players will need to have a physical dated after May 1, 2025, in order to try out. We are currently holding summer conditioning. To find out more information about conditioning or the program, please contact Coach Stephanie Tyson (Stephanie.Tyson@powhatan.k12.va.us) or Coach Caryn Rehme (Caryn.Rehme@powhatan.k12.va.us). The varsity program was back-to-back regional champions with two visits to the state semi-finals.
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