Behind the Wheel Sign Up
If your student is interested in Behind the Wheel, please fill out the Google Form below:
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🔎School Information
⏰School Hours
Instructional Day: 8:00AM - 2:30PM
Office Hours: 7:30AM - 4:00PM
📞Phone
Main Office: (804) 598-5710
Attendance: (804) 598-5678
Clinic: (804) 598-7145
📣News and Announcements
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New AM/PM Traffic Patterns
Based on community feedback and in the interest of safety, PHS is rerouting our a.m./p.m. traffic patterns. Maps of the amended patterns are linked below. We will have cones, staff, and signage posted on campus to assist with this change. As with most things, this change will take time and patience. We thank you for your understanding and support through this change.
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PHS PRE-ORDER Available Now!
Using the So Happy app, you can now pre-order your meal, skip the line and
spend more time enjoying your food. Now that’s worth smiling about!📲 This app can is available through the App Store and Google Play
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Conveniently add money to your child's My School Bucks Account!
To help ensure the health and safety of all our students and staff, we ask that parents please consider
funding their student’s meal account online through MySchoolBucks.This will help minimize the amount of cash/check deposits that need to be handled throughout the day, which allows us to focus on serving meals as fast and efficiently as possible.
Create your free MySchoolBucks account to conveniently and securely add money to your student’s
meal account online or with the mobile app. With MySchoolBucks you’ll also be able to view cafeteria
purchases, check your student’s balance, and receive low balance alerts.If you need assistance with your account, you can find helpful how-to videos and answers to commonly
asked questions by visiting myschoolbucks.com. Or, you can contact MySchoolBucks directly by logging
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Free and Reduced Lunch!
When students have access to nutritious meals for breakfast and lunch they perform better in school.
Completing a free and reduced application is the first step in ensuring that your student receives the nutrition they need to excel throughout the day.
The application process is simple and confidential!
For an application, visit your schools district webpage, or contact the school nutrition team at 804-598-5700 x 125
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Volunteering
As we move into 2022-23, we are resetting some of our processes and procedures with emphasis on student safety. One of these processes involves volunteering. If you are interested in volunteering at our school, please email Dr. Sumner at Christopher.Sumner@powhatan.
k12.va.us or call (804) 598-5710 x 301.Powhatan High School -
Class of 2023 Senior Portrait Information
Candid Color has shared that they still have spots available for PHS Senior Portraits. If your Senior has not signed up for their portraits and plans to do them through the school - I urge them to sign up soon. Information on how to schedule Senior Portraits is available in the attached flier. Also, Seniors can schedule their Senior Portrait appointments at various locations in Chesterfield County as well. Seniors should contact Candid Color directly to schedule an appointment at a CCPS location if needed. Canid Color’s contact information is available on the top of the attached flier. Seniors doing their portraits through a different vendor should take care to provide their vendor of choice the attached Senior Portrait Guidelines. 2023-Powhatan Senior Portraits.pdf Senior Portrait Guidelines 22-23.pdf
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22-23 School Meal Changes
Due to changes at the federal level, school meal programs will look different than they have for the past two years.
School lunch and breakfast will no longer automatically be served at no cost to all students
Breakfast will $1.50 for K-12 and Lunch k-8 $3.00 and 9- 12 $3.10
All School will be offering Ala Carte items for your student to purchase.
Families need to be prepared to fill out paperwork or electronic documentation for Free or Reduced-price meal status to make sure your child can continue to receive healthy meals through school for reduced or no cost.
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Request for New Bus Stop or Location Change
If you are requesting a bus stop for your child that is different than the one assigned to your home address, please utilize this form and turn it into your school for processing.
Please understand that processing may take up to three to five days. During the beginning of the school year, routing for students riding the bus to and from the bus stop associated with the home address on file takes priority.
Additional stop/change requests will be handled as quickly as we are able to do so. Thank you for your understanding.
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Summer English Reading Selections
Please see the required summer reading selections for English classes. Summer reading assignments are due September 1st in all English courses. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Nelson at melissa.nelson@powhatan.k12.va.us or Mrs. Ingle at tracy.ingle@powhatan.k12.va.us.
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Congressional App Challenge
We encourage students to consider participating in the 2022 Congressional App Challenge. The Congressional App Challenge is the official computer science competition of the House of Representatives. Since its inception in 2013, the Congressional App Challenge has grown to become the most prestigious prize in computer science. Over 30,000 students have participated in the Congressional App Challenge across 308 Congressional Districts in 49 states and five U.S. territories. Middle and high school students across Virginia’s 7th district have the opportunity to create and submit their original apps in an effort to win the challenge. Submissions are due by November 1st, 2022. Those interested in learning more about this competition or in participating can do so here: https://www.
congressionalappchallenge.us/? mc_cid=83a8526bed&mc_eid= 85f86f5d29 Powhatan High School -
Underclassmen Picture Information
2022-23 Underclass Pictures will take place on Thursday and Friday, September 15th and 16th, with Make-up pictures slated for Monday, October 31st. Per Candid Color, parent volunteers are welcome to assist on these dates. Parents wishing to volunteer on these dates should call Powhatan High School's main office Mondays-Thursdays from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM at (804) 598-5710 to sign up. Parents who volunteer for more than four hours are eligible for a complimentary package. We will accept parent volunteers on a first-come, first-served basis.
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🚍 Bus Drivers Wanted!
Now Hiring Bus Drivers!!
Full-Time Opportunities with Benefits ~ When the kids are off, so are you!
Apply online @ TalentEd Hiring Portal linked here⏰ Office Hours: 6:00am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday
📞Transportation Department Phone Numbers: 804-598-5706 or 804-598-5709
👇 Check out our PCPS Bus Drivers wearing their If the Lights Are Flashing, Don't Try Passing shirts.
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PAY SCHOOL FEES ONLINE! REGISTER TODAY!
Powhatan County Public Schools is excited to introduce a new and preferred method of payment for parents to pay for school fees and other items online. School Cash Online is a web-based program that integrates online payment options for parents with our offices’ school level accounting. This safe and secure form of online payment allows parents to pay for school items, like field trips, fees, and spirit wear, from a hand-held device or computer, using Visa, Mastercard, or E-checks. Registration for School Cash Online will be available to all PCPS parents after the program launches on Tuesday, February 23rd.
By registering for School Cash Online, parents will be able to keep track of a student’s school items and activity fees, check account history, view and print receipts, and pay for school fees with the click of a button.
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NFHS Network Sports Streaming
Our NFHS Network cameras have been installed in the gym and at the stadium. With an NFHS Network subscription you can stream live all Powhatan High School home basketball, wrestling, volleyball, football, soccer, track, and lacrosse games/matches for a low monthly cost of $10.99. You can also see any away games played at schools with the NFHS cameras installed. Go to www.nfhsnetwork.com to subscribe. Your subscription also allows you to watch games at any high school in the U.S. with the NFHS Network cameras installed.Powhatan High School -
Internet Hubs
PCPS is offering internet hubs for students and families to access the internet for virtual learning. There are daytime and evening options available at Pocahontas Landmark Center (4290 Anderson Highway), Powhatan High School (1800 Judes Ferry Road), and Powhatan Middle School (4135 Old Buckingham Road). Complete information on schedules and signing up is linked here.
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2022-2023 Bus Routes
Due to privacy concerns, bus routes will no longer be available on the website. We are currently working on process for parents to look up their child's bus information via a secure, individual user, sign on. Until then, your child's bus stop information will be available for viewing beginning Tuesday, August 16, at your child's school, in a location designated by the school. This would include events such as Fee Night and Open Houses. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and we appreciate your patience. Thank you.
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PHS Fee Night
We will host Fee Night on Aug. 16th from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. You can find an overview of Fee Night by visiting this link. I will share additional information on Fee Night next week.
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Freshmen and New Student Orientation
Freshman and New Student Orientation will take place at PHS on Aug. 11th. From 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. This event is for students only. Parents and guardians, please plan to drop your student off at 2:45 p.m. and pick them up at 6:00 p.m. We also ask parents and guardians to register their Freshman or New Student for this event by completing the Google Form. We thank you for registering your student in advance to help us with our planning.
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Nominate an Employee for the Helping Hands Award
Do you know a Powhatan County Public Schools employee who is Inspiring, Empowering, or Innovating? We want to hear from you! Tell us about any staff member who is making a difference in the lives of our children by inspiring, empowering or innovating. Please use the online nomination form linked here to tell us about a Powhatan Schools staff member who deserves to be recognized. We welcome suggestions from students, families, co-workers or community members.
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