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Current Family Updates
Current Family Updates
February 1
February 1
Family Updates
Earlier in the winter, Powhatan County’s Accountability and Accreditation results came in from the VDOE. As a reminder, Powhatan Middle School received an "ON TRACK" for the 2025-2026 school year! ("On Track" is the 2nd highest ranking!)
While Powhatan Middle School initially received a "conditional accreditation" status, we appealed and the state responded this week. We are proud to report that Powhatan Middle School is now "fully accredited!"
You can find more information on our school website or on the VDOE's School Quality Profile website.
Snow Updates
This week we will have a slight change in schedules due to testing and the snow -
Monday, February 2 - All Class
Tuesday, February 3 - Even Day
Wednesday, February 4 - Odd Day
Thursday, February 5 - Reading Student Growth Assessment - All Class Day after testing
Friday, February 6 - Student Holiday, Staff PD Day
It's Scheduling Season!
As we start the second semester, we are underway with the course scheduling process for the 2026-2027 school year. Please take some time now to explore our Powhatan Middle School Scheduling Website to learn more about the scheduling process, timelines, and available courses for your student.
Rising 9th Grade Families - Powhatan High School visited 8th grade classes this week. Be sure to check in with your rising 9th grade student to see what courses they selected. (Click here for slides from The PHS Experience.)
Rising 7th and 8th Grade Families - Our middle school counselors will be scheduling students during the week of February 2nd. Rising 7th and 8th grade students were given course request sheets to review with parents at home. Please see this video for more information regarding the course request process and an overview of courses available.
Here is an overview of our scheduling timeline. Please be sure to visit the Powhatan Middle School Scheduling Website to learn more about the scheduling process.
Spring Sports Tryout Information
Softball, Baseball, Track & Field, and Girls' Soccer tryouts are just around the corner. All sports will start tryouts the week of February 23rd.
And remember, all sports require a current VHSL physical form dated MAY 1, 2025 or later in order to try out . Please see the attached flyer for more information.
Interested in Powhatan Middle School Softball?
Voluntary conditioning for Powhatan Middle School Softball will begin on Tuesday February 10th after school at the Powhatan Middle School softball field. This is a change from the original date due to the weather and conditioning being outside.
Conditioning will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30 - 4:30. Conditioning days are subject to change based on the weather. In the event that conditioning will be canceled, an announcement will be made by 12:00.
See the flyer for more information.
25_26 Powhatan Middle School Softball Permission Slip (1).pdfInterested in Powhatan Middle School Baseball?
Conditioning will begin on Monday, January 26th from 2:30 - 4:30 and running up until tryouts.
Please see the flyer for more information.
Baseball Conditioning 2026.pdfHealth 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
Important Dates
Important Dates
February 5: Reading Student Growth Assessment (all students)
February 6 Student Holiday, Staff Professional Development Day
February 9: Student & Staff Holiday (excludes 12-month employees)
February 16: Student & Staff Holiday
February 17 - 27: Student Leadership Canned Food Drive for Powhatan Food Pantry
February 20: PTO Dodgeball Tournament!
February 26: PCPS Stem Expo (5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at PHS)
March 6: Save the Date: Winter Dance!
March 12: End of the Third Quarter
March 13: Student Holiday, Teacher Work Day
March 16: Student & Staff Holiday (excludes 12-month employees)
March 30 - April 3: Spring Break
April 6: UPDATED to a Full School Day for Students and Staff
Upcoming Community Events
Upcoming Community Events
Powhatan Strong Community Series
PO 2026 Spring Sports.pdfJanuary 2026
January 2026
January 23
January 23
Next Week Updates
As we all look ahead to the potential weather that is forecasted for this weekend, our teaching staff created plans to make sure that we have a continuity of learning throughout this storm. Teachers prepared paper materials and sent it home with students on Friday, January 23rd.
Our teachers worked to prepare materials that are related to the current topics in all your student's classes with a focus on reading and writing. When students return to school, teachers will be giving feedback on the assignments in a variety of ways. The assignments are meaningful learning activities for their classes.
While we hope you stay safe and enjoy the snow, we hope this provides meaningful learning opportunities at home, as well.
Family Updates
Just as a reminder, our official front office hours are 7:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
It's Scheduling Season!
As we start the second semester, we are underway with the course scheduling process for the 2026-2027 school year. Please take some time now to explore our Powhatan Middle School Scheduling Website to learn more about the scheduling process, timelines, and available courses for your student.
Rising 9th Grade Families - Powhatan High School visited 8th grade classes this week. Be sure to check in with your rising 9th grade student to see what courses they selected. (Click here for slides from The PHS Experience.)
Rising 7th and 8th Grade Families - Our middle school counselors will be scheduling students during the week of February 2nd. Rising 7th and 8th grade students were given course request sheets to review with parents at home. Please see this video for more information regarding the course request process and an overview of courses available.
Here is an overview of our scheduling timeline. Please be sure to visit the Powhatan Middle School Scheduling Website to learn more about the scheduling process.
Basketball Spirit Week …thanks to our cheerleaders for organizing!
January 18
January 18
Family Reminders
At the December 11, 2025 School Board meeting, the Board approved changing April 6, 2026, from a designated snow make-up day to an instructional day for students and staff. This change was made in response to the four instructional days already missed due to snow.
It's Scheduling Season!
Starting next week, students will be making course requests for next school year! Powhatan High School will be visiting 8th grade classes on January 20th and January 21st. (Click here for slides from The PHS Experience.)
Our middle school counselors will be scheduling students toward the beginning of February.
Take some time now to explore our Powhatan Middle School Scheduling Website to learn more about the scheduling process, timelines, and available courses for your student.
Thank you for helping fill our shoe racks!
Our shoe loaner program has been a hit and students are able to stay safe and fit in their Physical Education classes!
Powhatan Spirit Pack Sale
We are excited to announce that your voices have been heard, and our Spirit Pack is back for round two!
Families can begin placing orders Monday, January 12th, and the order window will remain open through January 26th. This is a great opportunity to grab your school spirit gear if you missed out the first time or want to stock up!
Order here: https://powhatan.schoolcashonline.com/
Thank you for your continued support and school spirit!
Interested in Powhatan Middle School Softball?
Conditioning will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30-4:30 starting on February
3rd and running up until tryouts.
See the flyer for more information.
Powhatan Middle School Softball Permission Slip.pdfInterested in Powhatan Middle School Baseball?
Conditioning will begin on Monday, January 26th from 2:30 - 4:30 and running up until tryouts.
Please see the flyer for more information.
Baseball Conditioning 2026.pdfBasketball Spirit Week Coming Soon…thanks to our cheerleaders for organizing!
January 11
January 11
Family Reminders
At the December 11, 2025 School Board meeting, the Board approved changing April 6, 2026, from a designated snow make-up day to an instructional day for students and staff. This change was made in response to the four instructional days already missed due to snow.
Our 8th graders will be visiting Powhatan High School to tour their course offerings on January 15th from 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Students will be divided into small groups and led by PHS Student Ambassadors as they explore all the college and career pathways available at Powhatan High School. Please reach out to our 8th grade Assistant Principal, Jennifer Kelley, if you do not want your child to attend. Her email is jennifer.kelley@powhatan.k12.va.us.
Next Monday, January 19, is a student holiday.
Interested in CodeRVA for high school?
CodeRVA Regional High School's lottery for the 2026-27 school year is now open. Interested students can apply on our website at coderva.org. As a reminder, any rising (first time) 9th grader residing in a partner school division is eligible to apply, and the application only takes 15-20 minutes. The lottery closes on February 20. If families would like to view recordings of our Open House presentations, those are also accessible via our website. Additional questions? Contact us at info@coderva.org or 804-968-1820.
The Literacy Leaders Committee is inviting YOU (parents, guardians, grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc.) to get involved in the December -January literacy challenge by reading with your student. You can choose anything you want: magazine articles, short stories, novels, biographies, poetry, newspapers, blogs, whatever you enjoy!
After actively engaging in reading with your student anytime from December 8th-January 31st, just complete the form below to help earn points on the Literacy Leader board for your student's grade level.
Powhatan Spirit Pack Sale
We are excited to announce that your voices have been heard, and our Spirit Pack is back for round two!
Families can begin placing orders Monday, January 12th, and the order window will remain open through January 26th. This is a great opportunity to grab your school spirit gear if you missed out the first time or want to stock up!
Order here: https://powhatan.schoolcashonline.com/
Thank you for your continued support and school spirit!
Interested in Softball?
Conditioning will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30-4:30 starting on February
3rd and running up until tryouts.
See the flyer for more information.
Powhatan Middle School Softball Permission Slip.pdfPHS Experience 2026 Flyer.pdfThe PHS Experience: A Showcase of Classes, Sports and Activities
Attention all rising Freshman - Come join us Thursday, January 15th 6:00-8:00 pm for The PHS Experience: A Showcase of classes, sports and activities. This evening will show you what PHS has to offer! The program starts at 6:00 in the auditorium with a presentation on graduation requirements and how to help students be successful in high school. Students and families will then have the opportunity to check out the many offerings we have at PHS including the following:
AP / Dual Enrollment classes, Athletic Eligibility, Clubs, Counseling Services, Curriculum Displays, Elective offerings, Financial Aid, JROTC Demos, Military & College Recruiters, Sports, Testing: (SAT, ACT, PSAT, ASVAB)
This is a great opportunity to learn more about the many opportunities for students to get involved and to help them choose classes that will best prepare them for their future. This is open to all current students, rising 9th graders and their families. Come join us, you don't want to miss out!
Powhatan Strong Family Connection Series
Powhatan County Public Schools Student Services Department welcomes you to our monthly Virtual Coffee Chats titled Powhatan Strong Family Connection Series. Each month, Student Services will present a different topic with strategies to support your students from home, policies and procedures at the division and school levels, and opportunities to ask questions of our Student Services Department members and guest panelists. Previous Coffee Chats can be found at the links below:
August Session- Attendance
September Session- School Safety
October Session- Bullying
November Session- Parent Burnout / Stress
Our next session will be held on Thursday, January 15, at 12 PM. During this session, we will explore the topic of Family and Community Volunteering Opportunities in PCPS. Powhatan County Public Schools believes our school system is only as strong as our partnership with our families and stakeholders. Jacqui Mawyer, Parent Resource Officer, will be our special guest for this session. Tune in to see how you can get involved with PCPS!
To log in, visit bit.ly/PowhatanStrong25-26. If you are unable to attend the Coffee Chat, we encourage you to submit your questions via the Coffee Chat Google Form. We look forward to seeing you on the 15th!
January 2
January 2
Family Reminders
6th and 7th grade students are starting new semester classes when we return from break. Have your student check their PowerSchool to make sure they know where to go when we return from break!
At the December 11, 2025 School Board meeting, the Board approved changing April 6, 2026, from a designated snow make-up day to an instructional day for students and staff. This change was made in response to the four instructional days already missed due to snow.
Powhatan Strong Family Connection Series: PCPS’s next Powhatan Strong Series session will be held virtually on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 12 PM. During this session, we will explore ways that parents, guardians and community members can get involved through parent engagement and volunteer opportunities within our PCPS schools. To log in visit bit.ly/PowhatanStrong25-26. If you would like to pre-register to receive a reminder closer to January 15, please fill out this google form.
Our 8th graders will be visiting Powhatan High School to tour their course offerings on January 15th from 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Students will be divided into small groups and led by PHS Student Ambassadors as they explore all the college and career pathways available at Powhatan High School. Please reach out to our 8th grade Assistant Principal, Jennifer Kelley, if you do not want your child to attend. Her email is jennifer.kelley@powhatan.k12.va.us.
The Literacy Leaders Committee is inviting YOU (parents, guardians, grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc.) to get involved in the December -January literacy challenge by reading with your student. You can choose anything you want: magazine articles, short stories, novels, biographies, poetry, newspapers, blogs, whatever you enjoy!
After actively engaging in reading with your student anytime from December 8th-January 31st, just complete the form below to help earn points on the Literacy Leader board for your student's grade level.
PHS Experience 2026 Flyer.pdfThe PHS Experience: A Showcase of Classes, Sports and Activities
Attention all rising Freshman - Come join us Thursday, January 15th 6:00-8:00 pm for The PHS Experience: A Showcase of classes, sports and activities. This evening will show you what PHS has to offer! The program starts at 6:00 in the auditorium with a presentation on graduation requirements and how to help students be successful in high school. Students and families will then have the opportunity to check out the many offerings we have at PHS including the following:
AP / Dual Enrollment classes, Athletic Eligibility, Clubs, Counseling Services, Curriculum Displays, Elective offerings, Financial Aid, JROTC Demos, Military & College Recruiters, Sports, Testing: (SAT, ACT, PSAT, ASVAB)
This is a great opportunity to learn more about the many opportunities for students to get involved and to help them choose classes that will best prepare them for their future. This is open to all current students, rising 9th graders and their families. Come join us, you don't want to miss out!
Fall Pictures Update
Parents still need to order pictures? Strawbridge has a new Code Lookup Tool and it is now available. Parents, you can simply scan the QR code and follow the directions to access their child's picture ordering gallery. No need to contact Customer Service for an access code! *Student last name and Student ID number will be required for data security.*
FL23378_Picture Lookup Flyer.pdfCamp Flyer26 Schools.pdfcid_f_mf8xflcn0.pdfDecember 2025
December 2025
December 14
December 14
Family Reminders
We hope you enjoyed your snow day on Friday! Please send any fun snow day pictures to pmsyearbook@powhatan.k12.va.us so that we can capture our students' fun activities in the snow!
At the December 11, 2025 School Board meeting, the Board approved changing April 6, 2026, from a designated snow make-up day to an instructional day for students and staff. This change was made in response to the four instructional days already missed due to snow.
Tomorrow, December 15 at 5:00 pm, PCPS is partnering with Goochland Powhatan Community services to host a course on Suicide Prevention. The course will teach you to recognize common causes of suicidal behavior and warning signs of suicide, as well as how to get help for someone in crisis. You will learn how to appropriately Question, Persuade, and Refer someone who may be suicidal. Click the flyer for more information!
Powhatan County’s Accountability results are in! We are proud of the work our students accomplished last year. We are "ON TRACK" for the 2025-2026 school year! ("On Track" is the 2nd highest ranking!) You can find more information on our school website or on the VDOE's School Quality Profile website.
The Literacy Leaders Committee is inviting YOU (parents, guardians, grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc.) to get involved in the December -January literacy challenge by reading with your student. You can choose anything you want: magazine articles, short stories, novels, biographies, poetry, newspapers, blogs, whatever you enjoy!
After actively engaging in reading with your student anytime from December 8th-January 31st, just complete the form below to help earn points on the Literacy Leader board for your student's grade level.
PMS Physical Education Shoe Loaner Program
Our P.E. department wants your gently used shoes! Please consider donating gently used (or new!) shoes (with laces), new socks, and/or disinfectant spray to our program so we can support our students and keep them active!
Sign up here to donate - just send the shoes in with your student to their P.E. teacher.
All proceeds will support the Ronald McDonald House Charity.
Collecting Tabs for the Ronald McDonald House Charity
Keep collecting and sending in Can Tabs to your student's first block teacher. Student Leadership will collect our next round of tabs on Monday, December 16
Here are our current standings:
1st place-Mrs. Henderson,
2nd place-Miss Hathaway,
3rd place-Mrs.Brown
PHS Experience 2026 Flyer.pdfThe PHS Experience: A Showcase of Classes, Sports and Activities
Attention all rising Freshman - Come join us Thursday, January 15th 6:00-8:00 pm for The PHS Experience: A Showcase of classes, sports and activities. This evening will show you what PHS has to offer! The program starts at 6:00 in the auditorium with a presentation on graduation requirements and how to help students be successful in high school. Students and families will then have the opportunity to check out the many offerings we have at PHS including the following:
AP / Dual Enrollment classes, Athletic Eligibility, Clubs, Counseling Services, Curriculum Displays, Elective offerings, Financial Aid, JROTC Demos, Military & College Recruiters, Sports, Testing: (SAT, ACT, PSAT, ASVAB)
This is a great opportunity to learn more about the many opportunities for students to get involved and to help them choose classes that will best prepare them for their future. This is open to all current students, rising 9th graders and their families. Come join us, you don't want to miss out!
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.
Watch DOGS
Calling all Dads of Great Students! If you are interested in up our Watch DOGS program please consider signing up here. If you have any questions, please send a message to one of our counselors, Austen Winkler, at: austen.winkler@powhatan.k12.va.us.
Lunch Buddies
If you are interested in participating as a mentor for the Lunch Buddies Program, we would be happy to have you! Please apply using the link here or reach out to lunchbuddies@powhatan.k12.va.us for any questions.
December 7
December 7
Family Reminders
We hope you enjoyed your snow day on Friday! Please send any fun snow day pictures to pmsyearbook@powhatan.k12.va.us so that we can capture our students' fun activities in the snow!
Believe it or not, we only have two more weeks left in the second quarter and the first semester. All students will be working hard as we have some bigger exams/assessments within the last few weeks prior to winter break.
All grade levels have common assessments in their core classes (Math, Science, Social Studies, and English.)
8th grade students in high school credit classes (Algebra 1, Earth Science, Spanish, French, and Art 1) will also be taking mid-term exams.
Front Office Reminders
Activity Bus: Students attending sports conditioning at the high school may not ride the sports shuttle bus; this bus is reserved for students who are in their current athletic season. Families must provide transportation.
School Visits: When visiting or picking up your child during the school day, please bring a photo ID, ring the doorbell to the right, identify yourself, and state the reason for visiting the building. In preparation for dismissal, all early dismissal must be before 2:00 p.m. unless extenuating circumstances. Please give additional time for your child to be called down for dismissal.
Academic Check-Ins
Our next Academic Check-In is Monday, December 8 - be sure to ask your student for their check-in paper when they get home.
Academic check-ins will be done in (PINK) paper form and sent home with the student. Hopefully this can serve as a guide in conversation for you, as well.
The Literacy Leaders Committee is inviting YOU (parents, guardians, grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc.) to get involved in the December -January literacy challenge by reading with your student. You can choose anything you want: magazine articles, short stories, novels, biographies, poetry, newspapers, blogs, whatever you enjoy!
After actively engaging in reading with your student anytime from December 8th-January 31st, just complete the form below to help earn points on the Literacy Leader board for your student's grade level.
PMS Physical Education Shoe Loaner Program
Our P.E. department wants your gently used shoes! Please consider donating gently used (or new!) shoes (with laces), new socks, and/or disinfectant spray to our program so we can support our students and keep them active!
Sign up here to donate - just send the shoes in with your student to their P.E. teacher.
🎄 Give the gift of memories! 🎄
Our Powhatan Middle School Yearbook makes the perfect holiday present. Order today and guarantee your copy! Don’t miss out—this year’s book is full of photos, stories, and special moments they’ll want to remember forever.
Only available at Varsity’s Yearbook Order Center: School code: 15200
https://yearbookordercenter.com/?event=general.displayLanding&jobnumber=15200
Come on out to support our middle school theatre students!
Xmas Pageant flyer.pdf
DESIGNING PMS GIRLS' SOCCER JERSEY CONTEST!!
Calling All Student Designers! We want YOU to help design the jerseys for our brand-new Girls' Soccer Program debuting in the spring of 2026!
How to Enter: Create your own jersey design on the attached t-shirt template or simply sketch a design on a piece of paper. Submit your artwork to Mrs. Kopelove's classroom (Room C117) by the end of the school day on Friday, December 12th.
Show your creativity and school spirit! Your design could be the one our team wears on the field this year! Good luck designers!
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 December & January birthdays due ASAP
All February birthdays due by January 9
Note: Birthdays will still go live during the holidays
All proceeds will support the Ronald McDonald House Charity.
Collecting Tabs for the Ronald McDonald House Charity
Keep collecting and sending in Can Tabs to your student's first block teacher. Student Leadership will collect our next round of tabs on Friday, December 12
Here are our current standings:
1st place-Mrs. Henderson,
2nd place-Miss Hathaway,
3rd place-Mrs.Brown
November 2025
November 2025
November 30
November 30
Quick Reminders
We hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving break with your family and friends. We are ready for an action-packed three weeks until our next break.
Holiday Spirit Pack Sale
Get ready to show your school pride! We are excited to announce our Middle School Spirit Pack and T-Shirt sale, available now through our online platform.
The sale will close promptly on Tuesday, December 3rd. Please ensure all orders are placed before this date!
Why Buy a Spirit Pack? (A Perfect Gift Idea!)
The Powhatan Spirit Pack makes an excellent gift for your student, just in time for the holidays! Each pack is a fantastic value and includes everything needed for a spirited year:
5 Spirit Shirts
Powhatan Rally Towel
Car Sticker
Individual Shirt Sales and Sizing
If you only need a few shirts, all five unique designs (Neon, Black Out, White Out, Tie Dye, and Camo Day) are also available for individual purchase. We are pleased to offer a wide range of sizes to fit every student and family member, from XS to 5XL.
School-Wide Spirit Week!
Please note that we will be holding a school-wide Spirit Week in January where students will have the chance to wear these exact shirts on designated days. Ordering the pack ensures your student is ready for all the fun!
Place your order here: https://powhatan.schoolcashonline.com/
Don't miss out on this opportunity to stock up on official Powhatan gear and snag a great gift before the deadline. Thank you for your continued support!
Share Your Feedback about School Meals!
Powhatan County Public Schools’ Food Services Department is seeking feedback on how we can continue improving school meals for our students. We kindly ask that you take a few minutes to complete the survey linked below. Your participation is extremely valuable and has a direct impact on the meals served in our schools.
Thank you for helping us build a better dining experience for all PCPS students!
The survey will remain open through December 17.
Survey Link: https://tinyurl.com/2rbpj5zj
Let’s Make School Meals Better—Share Your Feedback!
Student Growth Assessment Claim Codes & Parent Portal Access
Parents, please be on the lookout for a message from PCPS on the evening of December 1st containing your child’s claim code for the Fall Student Growth Assessments.
This letter will include your child’s unique claim code along with step-by-step instructions for accessing the Parent Portal.
If you have any questions regarding your child’s claim code, please contact your child’s school directly.
Please note:
The claim code must be entered exactly as it appears — it is case sensitive.
Claim codes are different for each testing administration.
This code allows you to securely view your child’s test results.
PCPS is partnering with Goochland Powhatan Community services to host a course on Suicide Prevention. The course will teach you to recognize common causes of suicidal behavior and warning signs of suicide, as well as how to get help for someone in crisis. You will learn how to appropriately Question, Persuade, and Refer someone who may be suicidal. Click the flyer for more information!
November 23
November 23
Quick Reminders
Thank you to our fantastic PTO and our amazing parents for helping to provide a pie for all of our staff here at Powhatan Middle! We are thankful for our amazing school community!
Monday, November 23 and Tuesday, November 24 will be "All Class Days" for our students. We are off Wednesday, November 25 through Friday, November 27. We hope you enjoy your time off with family and friends.
Academic Check-Ins
Part of middle school is teaching self-efficacy and showing students how to take responsibility for their learning. If we can reach this goal school-wide, students will thrive in high school!
This school year, our students will be working on an “Academic Check-In” during ACCT every other week. Students will be tasked with opening their Power School to check grades and any missing assignments, and then setting up a plan for the week and beyond. All this will happen with the guidance of their ACCT teacher, but we are attempting to build more student ownership in their learning.
Students will then answer three questions:
What teachers do I need to meet with this week and for what?
One goal I have for the next week is…
I will know I am successful if…
Academic check-ins will be done in (PINK) paper form and sent home with the student. Hopefully this can serve as a guide in conversation for you, as well.
Our next Academic Check-In is Monday, November 24 - be sure to ask your student for their check-in paper when they get home.
Fall Pictures Have Shipped
Parents still need to order pictures? Strawbridge has a new Code Lookup Tool is now available. You can simply scan the QR code and follow the directions to access your child's picture ordering gallery.
*Student last name and Student ID number will be required for data security.*
Fall Make Up Picture Day is December 4.
FL23378_Picture Lookup Flyer.pdf2026-2027 PCPS School Calendar Update
Dear Staff, Families, and Community Members,
The Calendar Committee is excited to share two proposed school calendars for the upcoming school year and invite you to help us decide which best meets the needs of our students, staff, and community!
Your voice matters! Please take a few moments to review the calendars and complete our short survey. Your feedback will directly inform our decision, and a final calendar may be developed based on the results.
Thank you for partnering with us to make the next school year successful for everyone! Your input makes a difference! The survey ends on December 2nd. Survey link: https://forms.gle/cyfoUUBTpNfj7TbB6
Holiday Spirit Pack Sale
Get ready to show your school pride! We are excited to announce our Middle School Spirit Pack and T-Shirt sale, available now through our online platform.
The sale will close promptly on Tuesday, December 3rd. Please ensure all orders are placed before this date!
Why Buy a Spirit Pack? (A Perfect Gift Idea!)
The Powhatan Spirit Pack makes an excellent gift for your student, just in time for the holidays! Each pack is a fantastic value and includes everything needed for a spirited year:
5 Spirit Shirts
Powhatan Rally Towel
Car Sticker
Individual Shirt Sales and Sizing
If you only need a few shirts, all five unique designs (Neon, Black Out, White Out, Tie Dye, and Camo Day) are also available for individual purchase. We are pleased to offer a wide range of sizes to fit every student and family member, from XS to 5XL.
School-Wide Spirit Week!
Please note that we will be holding a school-wide Spirit Week in January where students will have the chance to wear these exact shirts on designated days. Ordering the pack ensures your student is ready for all the fun!
Place your order here: https://powhatan.schoolcashonline.com/
Don't miss out on this opportunity to stock up on official Powhatan gear and snag a great gift before the deadline. Thank you for your continued support!
All proceeds will support the Ronald McDonald House Charity.
Collecting Tabs for the Ronald McDonald House Charity
Save your tabs from cans! Led by a former staff member here at the middle school, the Powhatan Community collected about 600 pounds of tabs last year. We have collected 47 pounds at the middle school so far! Save those tabs over Thanksgiving and send in your tabs to your student's first block teacher!
Here are our current standings:
1st place-Mrs. Henderson,
2nd place-Miss Hathaway,
3rd place-Mrs.Brown
PTO Updates
PTO Updates
November 16
November 16
Quick Reminders
Deliveries: We wanted to send a quick reminder that our school is not permitted to accept DoorDash or other outside food deliveries for students.
School Visits: When visiting or picking up your child during the school day, please bring a photo ID, ring the doorbell to the right, identify yourself, and state the reason for visiting the building. In preparation for dismissal, all early dismissal must be before 2:00 p.m. unless extenuating circumstances. Please give additional time for your child to be called down for dismissal.
2026-2027 PCPS School Calendar Update
Dear Staff, Families, and Community Members,
The Calendar Committee is excited to share two proposed school calendars for the upcoming school year and invite you to help us decide which best meets the needs of our students, staff, and community!
Your voice matters! Please take a few moments to review the calendars and complete our short survey. Your feedback will directly inform our decision, and a final calendar may be developed based on the results.
Thank you for partnering with us to make the next school year successful for everyone! Your input makes a difference! The survey ends on December 2nd. Survey link: https://forms.gle/cyfoUUBTpNfj7TbB6
November Gratitude
We are partnering with two organizations during the month of November.
First, our PTO is partnering with the food back to sponsor a canned food drive and full Thanksgiving meals. Please see the attached flier below for more information. → Fall Food Drive 2025
Second, our Student Leadership team is partnering with The Powhatan Christmas Mother for stocking stuffer needs. → Powhatan Christmas Mother 2025
As we enter the holiday season, please consider donating items to those in need and to support these worthy causes.
Collecting Tabs for the Ronald McDonald House Charity
Save your tabs from cans! Led by a former staff member here at the middle school, the Powhatan Community collected about 600 pounds of tabs last year. We have collected 26 pounds at the middle school so far!
Send in your tabs to your student's first block teacher!
All schools are taking part and proceeds will support the Ronald McDonald Charity.
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 November & December birthdays due ASAP
All January birthdays due by December 5
Note: Birthdays will still go live during the holidays
🍂🥧 Parents! We need your help spreading some BIG holiday cheer! 🍂🥧
Our PMS PTO is once again treating every teacher and staff member to a full-size pie—a sweet little “thank you” for all they do! This was a HUGE hit last year, and we can’t wait to make it happen again… but we can’t do it without you!
Help us fill our PTO Pie Fund by Thursday, November 20th so we can send our staff into the holidays with something delicious to enjoy, share, or take to a gathering!
Want to donate? It’s super easy:
Venmo: @KellyONeil84
OR Send cash or check to the PMS front office in an envelope labeled PTO
Thank you for helping us make our staff feel appreciated and loved! 🍂🥧
Powhatan Strong Family Connection Series
Powhatan County Public Schools Student Services Department welcomes you to our monthly Virtual Coffee Chats titled Powhatan Strong Family Connection Series. Each month, Student Services will present a different topic with strategies to support your students from home, policies and procedures at the division and school levels, and opportunities to ask questions of our Student Services Department members and guest panelists. Previous Coffee Chats can be found at the links below:
August Session- Attendance
September Session- School Safety
October Session- Bullying
Our next session will be held on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 10 AM. During this session, we will explore the topic of parent burnout and stress. With the holiday season upon us, we know this is a busy time of year and want to provide you with the resources to help manage a potentially stressful but fulfilling time. We will host Heather Morgan from Goochland-Powhatan Community Services Board as our guest speaker. To log in, scan the QR Code link below or visit bit.ly/PowhatanStrong25-26. If you are unable to make it to the Coffee Chat, we encourage you to submit your questions via the Coffee Chat Google Form. We look forward to seeing you on the 20th!
Powhatan Strong Coffee chat (2) (1).pdfPCPS Lifeline Award Announcement.pdfNovember 9
November 9
November Gratitude
We are partnering with two organizations during the month of November.
First, our PTO is partnering with the food back to sponsor a canned food drive and full Thanksgiving meals. Please see the attached flier below for more information.
Second, our Student Leadership team is partnering with The Powhatan Christmas Mother for stocking stuffer needs.
As we enter the holiday season, please consider donating items to those in need and to support these worthy causes.
Parent Drop Off Updates
In order to keep Old Buckingham Road clear during parent drop-off, we will be asking all parents to turn left when exiting our parent drop-off loop.
Academic Check-Ins
Part of middle school is teaching self-efficacy and showing students how to take responsibility for their learning. If we can reach this goal school-wide, students will thrive in high school!
This school year, our students will be working on an “Academic Check-In” during ACCT every other week. Students will be tasked with opening their Power School to check grades and any missing assignments, and then setting up a plan for the week and beyond. All this will happen with the guidance of their ACCT teacher, but we are attempting to build more student ownership in their learning.
Students will then answer three questions:
What teachers do I need to meet with this week and for what?
One goal I have for the next week is…
I will know I am successful if…
Academic check-ins will be done in (PINK) paper form and sent home with the student. Hopefully this can serve as a guide in conversation for you, as well.
Our next Academic Check-In is Monday, November 10 - be sure to ask your student for their check-in paper when they get home.
How to volunteer here at Powhatan Middle?
November is Family Engagement Month. 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.
Watch DOGS
Calling all Dads of Great Students! If you are interested in up our Watch DOGS program please consider signing up here. If you have any questions, please send a message to one of our counselors, Austen Winkler, at: austen.winkler@powhatan.k12.va.us.
Lunch Buddies
If you are interested in participating as a mentor for the Lunch Buddies Program, we would be happy to have you! Please apply using the link here or reach out to lunchbuddies@powhatan.k12.va.us for any questions.
University of Richmond Basketball
As a simple thank you to teachers, staff, students and their families for the hard work they do during each school year, Richmond Spiders would like to offer a $5 ticket to each game listed below for men’s basketball. See the flier for more information.
Powhatan Strong Family Connection Series
Powhatan County Public Schools Student Services Department welcomes you to our monthly Virtual Coffee Chats titled Powhatan Strong Family Connection Series. Each month, Student Services will present a different topic with strategies to support your students from home, policies and procedures at the division and school levels, and opportunities to ask questions of our Student Services Department members and guest panelists. Previous Coffee Chats can be found on the Powhatan County Public Schools YouTube channel.
Our next session will be held on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 10 AM. During this session, we will explore the topic of parent burnout and stress. With the holiday season upon us, we know this is a busy time of year and want to provide you the resources to help manage a potentially stressful but fulfilling time. We will host Heather Morgan from Goochland-Powhatan Community Services Board as our guest speaker. To log in, scan the QR Code link below or visit bit.ly/PowhatanStrong25-26. If you are unable to make it to the Coffee Chat, we encourage you to submit your questions via the Coffee Chat Google Form. We look forward to seeing you on the 20th!
Powhatan Strong Coffee chat (2) (1).pdfNovember 2
November 2
Quick Reminders
We are looking forward to seeing our parents in the building on Tuesday for Parent-Teacher Conferences. Please see the previous updates if you'd still like to sign up for a conference.
All students took pictures during their Health & PE classes this week. Make-Up Pictures will be December 4th.
Our Lost and Found is currently overflowing with sweatshirts, lunch boxes, water bottles and other items. Please have your student check the Lost and Found for any missing items. We will be donating the remaining items after Parent-Teacher Conferences on November 4th.
Here is our daily schedule for the week of November 3:
Monday 11/3 - Student & Staff Holiday
Tuesday 11/4 - Parent-Teacher Conferences; Student Holiday
Wednesday 11/5- Odd Class Day
Thursday 11/6 - Even Class Day
Friday 11/7 - All Class Day
Our PTO is partnering with the food back to sponsor a canned food drive and full Thanksgiving meals. Please see the attached flier below for more information.
How to volunteer here at Powhatan Middle?
November is Family Engagement Month. 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.
Watch DOGS
Calling all Dads of Great Students! If you are interested in up our Watch DOGS program please consider signing up here. If you have any questions, please send a message to one of our counselors, Austen Winkler, at: austen.winkler@powhatan.k12.va.us.
Lunch Buddies
If you are interested in participating as a mentor for the Lunch Buddies Program, we would be happy to have you! Please apply using the link here or reach out to lunchbuddies@powhatan.k12.va.us for any questions.
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 November birthdays due ASAP
All December birthdays due by November 7
Upcoming Listening Sessions on Proficiency Cut Score Implementation
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) is hosting a few more listening sessions prior to the November Board meeting to gather input on cut score implementation. Below are email invitations for parents and educators to attend.
Information for parent listening sessions
On September 25, 2025, the Virginia Board of Education unanimously approved revisions to cut scores for mathematics and reading Standards of Learning (SOL) assessments. Cut scores define the minimum score a student must achieve to reach a performance level on an assessment. By modifying cut scores, the Board ensures that "proficient" reflects the skills and knowledge students need to be ready for success in college, career, or in military pathways. The Virginia Department of Education is currently gathering feedback on the implementation of revised cut scores. We value input from parents to inform implementation decisions.
We are inviting parents to participate in an upcoming listening session. Listening sessions provide the opportunity for parents to receive an overview of the proposed implementation models, share their feedback on the models, and identify supports and resources needed by parents to help their child meet higher expectations. Listed below are days, times, and login information for virtual listening. You can also share your input using the feedback form. To learn more about new cut scores and upcoming stakeholder listening sessions, please visit Raising Expectations in Virginia K-12 Education.
November 5, 2025, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Meeting ID: 230 998 444 924 3
Passcode: ui9mv9Nz
Strategic Plan Steering Committee
Powhatan County Public Schools is reviewing and updating our strategic plan, Charting the Path to 2030, to ensure it continues to reflect our community’s values, recent state changes, and the progress we’ve made together.
We’re forming a Strategic Plan Steering Committee made up of students, families, staff, school board members, and community members from across the county. The committee will help review data, goals, and key progress indicators to keep us on the right path.
If you’re interested in serving, please complete the application form by November 10, 2025. We ask applicants to be willing to commit to all four steering committee meetings: December 8 and January 16 (from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) and February 17 and July 28 (from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon). To apply, fill out the application form. Thank you for helping guide the future of PCPS.
PCPS Required Notifications
Each year, Powhatan County Public Schools is required to share certain notifications with families based on federal and state legislation. PCPS sent out the initial list of required notifications on Aug. 20, 2025. Based on Virginia School Board Association (VSBA) and legislative updates that have since been released, PCPS has updated its notifications. Here is a link to a summary of those items: Required Notifications 2025-2026.
October 2025
October 2025
October 26
October 26
Quick Reminders
Paper report cards went home on Friday, October 24. If your student did not bring one home, please let us know.
Our Lost and Found is currently overflowing with sweatshirts, lunch boxes, water bottles and other items. Please have your student check the Lost and Found for any missing items. We will be donating the remaining items at the end of October.
On Monday, October 27, all students will participate in the Fall Reading Growth Assessment. This assessment is similar to an SOL, but smaller in scale. Students will read multiple passages and respond to questions. The data provided from the assessment helps our English teachers align their instruction to meet students' needs. As always, we encourage our students to do their best on any assessment!
Friday, October 31 is Halloween - we are asking that students do not come dressed in costumes but save the festivities for after school.
Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent-Teacher Conferences are right around the corner! Join us on Tuesday, November 4th, between 11:00 AM and 6:30 PM to connect with your child’s teachers.
You can schedule your conference using this link: https://ptcfast.com/schools/Powhatan_Middle_School
Need help? Check out our step-by-step instructions
Winter sports tryouts are here! Here are the dates and times for tryouts for cheering and basketball;
CHEERING
DATE - MONDAY, OCTOBER 27th
TIME - After school - 4:00
*Tryouts will last 3 days
GIRLS BASKETBALL
DATE - WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH
TIME - After school - 3:45 (THE GIRLS TRYOUT WILL BE AT THE PLC GYM (TRANSPORTATION WILL BE PROVIDED). ALL GIRLS WILL NEED TO BE PICKED UP AT THE PLC BUILDING.)
*Tryouts will last 3 days.
BOYS BASKETBALL
DATE - WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH
TIME - After school - 4:00
*Tryouts will last 3 -4 days
** Tryout forms for all winter sports will be in the office starting the week of October 13th.
** You MUST have a completed physical (this is NOT the tryout form) dated MAY 1, 2025 or later either on file, or before tryouts in order to try out. Physical forms are available on the PCPS Middle School website or in the office.
** Please turn in all tryout forms AND physicals to the OFFICE (please don't give to teachers) ASAP. PLEASE DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE DAY OF TRYOUTS.
If you have any further questions, please contact our Athletic Director, Bill Wasosky at bill.wasosky@powhatan.k12.va.us
Fall Picture Day
Fall Picture Day is scheduled for October 28 and 29. A more detailed schedule will be sent out closer to the date.
Sign up to receive Picture Day alerts here.
490314-1 QR.pdfOctober 19
October 19
Quick Reminders
Monday, October 20 is a student holiday.
The first quarter grading period ended on Thursday, October 16, and paper report cards will go home on Friday, October 24.
Our Lost and Found is currently overflowing with sweatshirts, lunch boxes, water bottles and other items. Please have your student check the Lost and Found for any missing items. We will be donating the remaining items at the end of October.
Bullying Prevention Week
October is National Bullying Awareness Month! Similar to past years, this year we are participating in a Bully Prevention week during October 20-24. As always, we encourage our students to be Safe, Respectful, and Responsible at all times.
Tuesday 10-21-24: “I Choose RESPECT DAY”. Students will hear a member of the Student Leadership Team read the poem “I Choose Respect” on the morning announcements during homeroom. Teachers may lead discussion and conversation with students on ways we can show respect toward others through our words and actions.
Wednesday 10-22-25: UNITY DAY for National Bullying Prevention week! Wear ORANGE clothing to show we are united against Bullying.
Thursday 10-23-25: DIVERSITY DAY! Wear your favorite colors or mismatched pattern as a symbol to show that we are all different individuals and we value, accept and include each other regardless of differences in cultural background, skin color, abilities, talents, gender, religion, or age.
Friday 10-24-25: STAND UP against BULLYING! Let’s stand up to show you will not allow Bullying or unkind behavior to occur at PMS! Watch for a special video in ACCT on Friday regarding cyber-bullying
Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent-Teacher Conferences are right around the corner! Join us on Tuesday, November 4th, between 11:00 AM and 6:30 PM to connect with your child’s teachers.
You can schedule your conference using this link: https://ptcfast.com/schools/Powhatan_Middle_School
Need help? Check out our step-by-step instructions
Winter sports tryouts are here! Here are the dates and times for tryouts for cheering and basketball;
CHEERING
DATE - MONDAY, OCTOBER 27th
TIME - After school - 4:00
*Tryouts will last 3 days
GIRLS BASKETBALL
DATE - WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH
TIME - After school - 3:45 (THE GIRLS TRYOUT WILL BE AT THE PLC GYM (TRANSPORTATION WILL BE PROVIDED). ALL GIRLS WILL NEED TO BE PICKED UP AT THE PLC BUILDING.)
*Tryouts will last 3 days.
BOYS BASKETBALL
DATE - WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH
TIME - After school - 4:00
*Tryouts will last 3 -4 days
** Tryout forms for all winter sports will be in the office starting the week of October 13th.
** You MUST have a completed physical (this is NOT the tryout form) dated MAY 1, 2025 or later either on file, or before tryouts in order to try out. Physical forms are available on the PCPS Middle School website or in the office.
** Please turn in all tryout forms AND physicals to the OFFICE (please don't give to teachers) ASAP. PLEASE DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE DAY OF TRYOUTS.
If you have any further questions, please contact our Athletic Director, Bill Wasosky at bill.wasosky@powhatan.k12.va.us
Fall Picture Day
Fall Picture Day is schedule for October 28 and 29. A more detailed schedule will be sent out closer to the date.
Sign up to receive Picture Day alerts here.
490314-1 QR.pdfBirthday 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 November birthdays due ASAP
All December birthdays due by November 7
October 12
October 12
Quick Reminders
Shout out to our fabulous PTO for putting on two dances on Friday night! We had almost 500 students come out for a fun night of fall, flannel, and friends!
Friday, October 17 and Monday, October 20 are student holidays.
The first quarter grading period ends on Thursday, October 16.
Additionally, while students are permitted to carry a water bottle, we ask that only water be consumed in classrooms.
For parents that drive to/from school, please continue to use the designated route by entering the line from the west. Please do not pull a U-turn on Old Buckingham Road or cut the line via Red Barn. Let's be respectful of each other by waiting patiently in line. We are more and more efficient this year and the finishes before the tardy bell rings.
This week, students will take common assessments in all English and Math classrooms, as well as other Science and Social Studies classes based on grade levels. Common assessments are cumulative assessments taken in all classes that allow teachers to identify learning trends, improve or alter teaching strategies, and ensure alignment within the taught curriculum. As always, we simply ask our students to give their best effort!
Academic Check-Ins
Part of middle school is teaching self-efficacy and showing students how to take responsibility for their learning. If we can reach this goal school-wide, students will thrive in high school!
Academic check-ins will be done in (PINK) paper form and sent home with the student. Hopefully this can serve as a guide in conversation for you, as well.
Our final Academic Check-In for the first quarter is Monday, October 13 - be sure to ask your student for their check-in paper when they get home. The first quarter grades end on Thursday, October 16.
Powhatan Strong Family Connection Series
Powhatan County Public Schools Student Services Department welcomes you to our monthly Virtual Coffee Chats titled Powhatan Strong Family Connection Series. Each month, Student Services will present a different topic with strategies to support your students from home, policies and procedures at the division and school levels, and opportunities to ask questions of our Student Services Department members and guest panelists. Links to our previous Coffee Chats are below:
September Coffee Chat (Attendance)
October Coffee Chat (School Safety)
Our next session will be held on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 10 AM. During this session, we will explore the topic of bullying. We will host some of our school principals and school counselors as guest panelists to answer your questions. To log in, scan the QR Code link below or visit bit.ly/PowhatanStrong25-26. We look forward to seeing you on the 16th!
Powhatan Strong Coffee chat (2) (1).pdfPowhatan High School NEHS: Dollars for Dolly Fundraiser
The Powhatan High School National English Honor Society is excited to sponsor the Dollars for Dolly fundraising campaign to support the Powhatan Dolly Parton Imagination Library. This program provides free books to children ages birth to five years old—at no cost to their families. Every dollar raised helps put books directly into the hands of our youngest learners!
Students can bring in donations October 6–17.
The winning class will celebrate with Sugar Shack donuts.
The winning school will proudly display a life-sized Dolly Parton cutout in the front office for the remainder of the school year.
Thank you for helping us inspire a love of reading in Powhatan’s children!
Winter sports tryouts are right around the corner! Here are the dates and times for tryouts for cheering and basketball;
CHEERING
DATE - MONDAY, OCTOBER 27th
TIME - After school - 4:00
*Tryouts will last 3 days
GIRLS BASKETBALL
DATE - WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH
TIME - After school - 3:45 (THE GIRLS TRYOUT WILL BE AT THE PLC GYM (TRANSPORTATION WILL BE PROVIDED). ALL GIRLS WILL NEED TO BE PICKED UP AT THE PLC BUILDING.)
*Tryouts will last 3 days.
BOYS BASKETBALL
DATE - WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH
TIME - After school - 4:00
*Tryouts will last 3 -4 days
** Tryout forms for all winter sports will be in the office starting the week of October 13th.
** You MUST have a completed physical (this is NOT the tryout form) dated MAY 1, 2025 or later either on file, or before tryouts in order to try out. Physical forms are available on the PCPS Middle School website or in the office.
** Please turn in all tryout forms AND physicals to the OFFICE (please don't give to teachers) ASAP. PLEASE DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE DAY OF TRYOUTS.
If you have any further questions, please contact our Athletic Director, Bill Wasosky at bill.wasosky@powhatan.k12.va.us
Fall Picture Day
Fall Picture Day is schedule for October 28 and 29. A more detailed schedule will be sent out closer to the date.
Sign up to receive Picture Day alerts here.
490314-1 QR.pdfOctober 5
October 5
Powhatan Strong Family Connection Series
Powhatan County Public Schools Student Services Department welcomes you to our monthly Virtual Coffee Chats titled Powhatan Strong Family Connection Series. Each month, Student Services will present a different topic with strategies to support your students from home, policies and procedures at the division and school levels, and opportunities to ask questions of our Student Services Department members and guest panelists. Links to our previous Coffee Chats are below:
September Coffee Chat (Attendance)
October Coffee Chat (School Safety)
Our next session will be held on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 10 AM. During this session, we will explore the topic of bullying. We will host some of our school principals and school counselors as guest panelists to answer your questions. To log in, scan the QR Code link below or visit bit.ly/PowhatanStrong25-26. We look forward to seeing you on the 16th!
Powhatan Strong Coffee chat (2) (1).pdfAttention 8th Grade Students Interested in "Non-Traditional High School Options"
The application window for three regional specialty high school programs is now OPEN!
The programs are:
ACA (Advanced College Academy)
ARGS (Appomattox Regional Governor's School for the Arts and Technology)
MLWGS (Maggie L. Walker Governor's School for Government and International Studies)
Important Dates to Remember:
October 1, 2025 - Applications open
October 16, 2025 - ARGS Open House 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
October 25, 2025 - MLWGS Information Forum 1:00 PM
December 1, 2025 - Application Deadline
All applications are online. You can find the direct links and all necessary information on the Schoology page already shared with your student. As a reminder, students must be in Algebra 1 to be eligible for these three programs. Please reach out to our new Gifted Coordinator, Elizabeth Greenwood (elizabeth.greenwood@powhatan.k12.va.us) if you have any questions.
Powhatan High School NEHS: Dollars for Dolly Fundraiser
The Powhatan High School National English Honor Society is excited to sponsor the Dollars for Dolly fundraising campaign to support the Powhatan Dolly Parton Imagination Library. This program provides free books to children ages birth to five years old—at no cost to their families. Every dollar raised helps put books directly into the hands of our youngest learners!
Students can bring in donations October 6–17.
The winning class will celebrate with Sugar Shack donuts.
The winning school will proudly display a life-sized Dolly Parton cutout in the front office for the remainder of the school year.
Thank you for helping us inspire a love of reading in Powhatan’s children!
Winter sports tryouts are right around the corner! Here are the dates and times for tryouts for cheering and basketball;
CHEERING
DATE - MONDAY, OCTOBER 27th
TIME - After school - 4:00
*Tryouts will last 3 days
GIRLS BASKETBALL
DATE - WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH
TIME - After school - 3:45 (THE GIRLS TRYOUT WILL BE AT THE PLC GYM (TRANSPORTATION WILL BE PROVIDED). ALL GIRLS WILL NEED TO BE PICKED UP AT THE PLC BUILDING.)
*Tryouts will last 3 days.
BOYS BASKETBALL
DATE - WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH
TIME - After school - 4:00
*Tryouts will last 3 -4 days
** Tryout forms for all winter sports will be in the office starting the week of October 13th.
** You MUST have a completed physical (this is NOT the tryout form) dated MAY 1, 2025 or later either on file, or before tryouts in order to try out. Physical forms are available on the PCPS Middle School website or in the office.
** Please turn in all tryout forms AND physicals to the OFFICE (please don't give to teachers) ASAP. PLEASE DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE DAY OF TRYOUTS.
If you have any further questions, please contact our Athletic Director, Bill Wasosky at bill.wasosky@powhatan.k12.va.us
Fall Picture Day
Fall Picture Day is schedule for October 28 and 29. A more detailed schedule will be sent out closer to the date.
Sign up to receive Picture Day alerts here.
490314-1 QR.pdfPTO Fall Dance
Please see the attached flyer for the Fall Dance.
If you are interested in volunteering, please see the included Sign Up Genius:
Fall Dance Volunteer SignUpGenius
6th graders attending the dance should stay after school in our gymnasium.
This dance is for Powhatan Middle School students only.
September 2025
September 2025
September 28
September 28
Academic Check-Ins
Part of middle school is teaching self-efficacy and showing students how to take responsibility for their learning. If we can reach this goal school-wide, students will thrive in high school!
This school year, our students will be working on an “Academic Check-In” during ACCT every other week. Students will be tasked with opening their Power School to check grades and any missing assignments, and then setting up a plan for the week and beyond. All this will happen with the guidance of their ACCT teacher, but we are attempting to build more student ownership in their learning.
Students will then answer three questions:
What teachers do I need to meet with this week and for what?
One goal I have for the next week is…
I will know I am successful if…
Academic check-ins will be done in (PINK) paper form and sent home with the student. Hopefully this can serve as a guide in conversation for you, as well.
Our second Academic Check-In is Monday, September 29 - be sure to ask your student for their check-in paper when they get home.
Girls’ Soccer Update
Last Spring, the Powhatan County School Board approved the first-ever Powhatan Middle School Girls’ Soccer Team! The girls will play in the Spring, and we are underway developing a schedule of teams to play.
We are in need of a Girls’ Soccer Head Coach - please pass this application along to anyone interested and reach out to our Athletic Director, Bill Wasosky, for any questions.
Collecting Tabs for the Ronald McDonald House Charity
Save your tabs from cans! Led by a former staff member here at the middle school, the Powhatan Community collected about 600 pounds of tabs last year. We are going for even more this year! All schools are taking part and proceeds will support the Ronald McDonald Charity.
Silence Hurts
We work best as ONE TEAM in Powhatan. When problems or situations arise, solving them together is key.
Students are able to use our "Silence Hurts" form to report behavior of any kind. This form goes directly to all administrators and counselors, and students can use this form anonymously. Students are encouraged to use this form to help a friend in need or report a situation. The form is located on our PCPS websites. We encourage our students to be an upstander and help a friend in need - "if you see something, say something!"
PTO Fall Dance
Please see the attached flyer for the Fall Dance.
If you are interested in volunteering, please see the included Sign Up Genius:
Fall Dance Volunteer SignUpGenius
6th graders attending the dance should stay after school in our gymnasium.
This dance is for Powhatan Middle School students only.
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 November birthdays due by October 3
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
Homecoming Flyer 2025.pdfFirewood Ministry_Community Flyer_2025.pdf2025 Powhatan Well Water Save the Date Flyer School VR.pdfSeptember 21
September 21
A few quick updates:
Our Academic Check Ins went home with all students on Monday - hopefully your student showed their progress and their plan. Reach out to the teacher, counselor, or administrator if you have any questions.
Our Fall Dance is scheduled for October 10! See the flyer below for more information! Volunteer sign ups will be coming out soon!
Thank you to all our volunteers for helping out at the Book Fair!
Transportation Information
Please see below for a update regarding our parent drop off and pick up procedures.
Please do not stop in the red areas marked at the main entrance of Powhatan Elementary School. This will give Powhatan Elementary School staff, and the community, access to their building during our drop off and pick up times.
Also, please remember to stay as far right as possible in their parking lot.
Hearing and Vision Screenings
Attention 7th grade parents, Student Health Services will be screening your student for vision and hearing needs on September 23rd and 24th. Please have your student wear/bring their glasses if applicable. You will be notified if further evaluation is recommended. Please reach out to our clinic staff if you have any questions.
High School Options
Powhatan Middle School will host an evening of “Non-traditional High School Options” with representatives from the 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, and the Powhatan High School/Reynolds Community College for Advanced College Academy Program on September 23, 2025.
If you are interested in learning more about these schools, then check out the flier for more information or come on out to the event.
Student Leadership
Are you interested in being a leader and being involved in positive culture here at PMS? Then consider joining Student Leadership where you will be a member of Mr. Morin & Mrs. Stephens's ACCT class to work on community involvement. If you would like to be considered, please complete the online Leadership Application by Monday September 22nd at 245. If you have any questions please send a message to either Mr. Matt Morin or Mrs. Lynn Stephens via Schoology. Thanks!
Solving Problems Together
We work best as ONE TEAM in Powhatan. When problems arise, solving them together is key. Please see the included infographic on where to start if you have a question or concern. If you have a question or concern about the school, please reach out directly to us and we will work together to come up with a solution.
Solving Problems Together chart (2) (1).pdf
September 14
September 14
A few quick updates:
Thank you for safely following our morning drop off procedures! When entering the parent pick up line in Powhatan Elementary's parking lot, please stay to the right as much as possible. This will allow PowES parents to still access the parking lot if needed. Also, please do not block any entrances to our school or Powhatan Elementary, so that school personnel can still access the lots.
Our Fall Dance is scheduled for October 10! See the flier below for more information!
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.
If you are interested in volunteering at the Book Fair, please sign up here. We are in need of some volunteers to help with set up and helping during class visits.
Hearing and Vision Screenings
Attention 7th grade parents, Student Health Services will be screening your student for vision and hearing needs on September 23rd and 24th. Please have your student wear/bring their glasses if applicable. You will be notified if further evaluation is recommended. Please reach out to our clinic staff if you have any questions.
Academic Check-Ins
Part of middle school is teaching self-efficacy and showing students how to take responsibility for their learning. If we can reach this goal school-wide, students will thrive in high school!
This school year, our students will be working on an “Academic Check-In” during ACCT every other week. Students will be tasked with opening their Power School to check grades and any missing assignments, and then setting up a plan for the week and beyond. All this will happen with the guidance of their ACCT teacher, but we are attempting to build more student ownership in their learning.
Students will then answer three questions:
What teachers do I need to meet with this week and for what?
One goal I have for the next week is…
I will know I am successful if…
Academic check-ins will be done in (PINK) paper form and sent home with the student. Hopefully this can serve as a guide in conversation for you, as well.
Our first Academic Check-In is Monday, September 15 - be sure to ask your student for their check-in paper when they get home.
Girls’ Soccer Update
Last Spring, the Powhatan County School Board approved the first-ever Powhatan Middle School Girls’ Soccer Team! The girls will play in the Spring, and we are underway developing a schedule of teams to play.
We are in need of a Girls’ Soccer Head Coach - please pass this application along to anyone interested and reach out to our Athletic Director, Bill Wasosky, for any questions.
Lunch Buddies Mentoring Program Flier 24-25.pdfLunch Buddies Mentoring Program
The Lunch Buddies Mentoring Program has been in place in Powhatan County Public Schools for over 10 years. The goal of the program is to help foster strong relationships among our students and the positive adult role models in the community. Whether at any of our 3 elementary schools or our middle school, you would meet with a student once a week and ultimately act as another advocate for them. It can be anything from academic support to conversation, playing games, making crafts, and so much more. The program is planned to begin the first week of October and will last until mid-May, when SOL testing begins in our upper grade levels.
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. If you are interested in applying, please use the QR code on the flyer to start the process or visit this page to apply. Feel free to share the flyer with others. We appreciate your support with our schools.
High School Options
Powhatan Middle School will host an evening of “Non-traditional High School Options” with representatives from the 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, and the Powhatan High School/Reynolds Community College for Advanced College Academy Program on September 23, 2025.
If you are interested in learning more about these schools, then check out the flier for more information or come on out to the event.
Student Leadership
Are you interested in being a leader and being involved in positive culture here at PMS? Then consider joining Student Leadership where you will be a member of Mr. Morin & Mrs. Stephens's ACCT class to work on community involvement. If you would like to be considered, please complete the online Leadership Application by Monday September 22nd at 245. If you have any questions please send a message to either Mr. Matt Morin or Mrs. Lynn Stephens via Schoology. Thanks!
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
Powhatan Strong Family Connection Series
Powhatan County Public Schools Student Services Department welcomes you to our monthly Virtual Coffee Chats titled Powhatan Strong Family Connection Series. Each month, Student Services will present a different topic with strategies to support your students from home, policies and procedures at the division and school levels, and opportunities to ask questions of our Student Services Department members and guest panelists. If you missed last month's Attendance chat, you can click the link here to watch the video.
Our next session will be held on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 10 AM. During this session, we will explore the topic of school safety. We will host our school safety administrators from each school and our School Resource Officer Supervisor, Sgt. Corbin Kelley, as guest panelists to answer your questions. To log in, scan the QR Code link below or visit bit.ly/PowhatanStrong25-26. We look forward to seeing you on the 18th!
Powhatan Strong Coffee chat (2) (1).pdfSeptember 7
September 7
A few quick updates:
When entering the parent pick up line in Powhatan Elementary's parking lot, please stay to the right as much as possible. This will allow PowES parents to still access the parking lot if needed. Also, please do not block any entrances to our school or Powhatan Elementary, so that school personnel can still access the lots.
This week is our Kick-Off Spirit Week! Be sure to check out the flyer for more information!
Students will be coming home with a School Emergency Information Guide brochure this week
Students going to the High School for Non-Season Sport conditioning must have a parent provide transportation
Rights & Responsibilities, Chromebook Agreement, Student Profile, and Student Health forms should be completed and turned in to your student's 1st block teacher.
Powhatan Middle Back to School Night
Back to School Night is Wednesday, September 10. We will start at 5:30 p.m. and should end about 7:00 p.m. Parents will be invited to walk their child’s schedule and classes will last for 8 minutes (see included schedule.)
Please make sure you know your student's 1st block class. We will have the schedule waiting for you in 1st period.
Due to the anticipated community support of this event, please anticipate parking delays. We ask for your patience and consideration of the following options: save gas and carpool with a friend or neighbor; park in the bus loop; use the parking lots in front of PMS; or use Powhatan Elementary’s parking lot.
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.
September 11: A Day of Remembrance
September 11 is a pivotal day in our nation's history and we have several activities or events planned. A local scouts troop will be raising the freedom flag and we will be streaming this to all classes during ACCT time. All Social Studies classes have activities centered around September 11th, and we will have a few special announcements that day.
Back to School Top 10
According to research, here are the top 10 proven actions to ensure your student is ready to soar this year. Check out the article for more information.
Attendance Matters, Every Day
Partner with your Child’s Teacher and Set Learning Goals
Practice Math and Reading 20 minutes a day
Limit Screen Time
Build Healthy Sleep Habits
Start the Day with a Good Breakfast a Home or at School
Get Moving and Play
Talk with your Children about the Dangers of Drugs and Alcohol
Support your Child’s Mental Health
Talk with your Child - Anywhere you can.
Back to School Top Ten Lis.pdfLunch Buddies Mentoring Program Flier 24-25.pdfLunch Buddies Mentoring Program
The Lunch Buddies Mentoring Program has been in place in Powhatan County Public Schools for over 10 years. The goal of the program is to help foster strong relationships among our students and the positive adult role models in the community. Whether at any of our 3 elementary schools or our middle school, you would meet with a student once a week and ultimately act as another advocate for them. It can be anything from academic support to conversation, playing games, making crafts, and so much more. The program is planned to begin the first week of October and will last until mid-May, when SOL testing begins in our upper grade levels.
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. If you are interested in applying, please use the QR code on the flyer to start the process or visit this page to apply. Feel free to share the flyer with others. We appreciate your support with our schools.
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.
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 November birthdays due by October 3
Yearbook Update!
📸 Capture 25–26 Forever—Order Now!
The 2025–2026 Yearbook is now available only at Yearbook Order Center (School Code: 15200) https://yearbookordercenter.com/job/15200
📌Personalization options available
📌8th Grade Celebration Ads offered
📌Includes a free autograph booklet due to August distribution.
Your future self will thank you!
📚24/25 Yearbooks Are Here!
All yearbooks have been passed out. If your child has not received their yearbooks or if you would like to be on the waitlist, Please contact: pmsyearbook@powhatan.k12.va.us
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
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.
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