Navigating the Admissions Process (Fall 2023)
There is no better way for you to get a sense of what Powhatan offers than to walk the campus grounds, meet our students and engage with our faculty. Setting up a campus tour is...
Sixth Grade Survival Trip
One of the most popular field trips of the Powhatan School experience is the annual sixth grade Survival Trip. Last week students and faculty headed out on the Shenandoah River to put their survival skills to the [...]
Upper School Notes from Evan Robb ’80
The Power of independent Reading by Evan Robb '80 There is a close connection between the amount of independent reading of self-selected books students do and their reading achievement on standardized tests as well as their [...]
Congratulations to the 2022-23 POSTS & RAILS Captains!
Each year students vote to select POSTS & RAILS Captains. Applicants are required to make a presentation in front of all Upper School students as selections...
2022 Upper School Retreat
One of the oldest and most enduring traditions, Powhatan held its 40th Upper School Retreat at Camp Rim Rock in West Virginia. A wonderful event that encourages teamwork and collaboration through fun and challenging events, it is an experience that bonds classmates and teachers alike and is one of the important milestones in the Upper School...
Upper School Student Council Officers 2022-23
Elections for Upper School Student Council Officers were held on Thursday afternoon. Congratulations to all of the students who stood up and delivered election speeches to the Upper School. Those elected include: President: Jay S. Vice President: Kalynn [...]
Powhatan Pulse Podcast: What are we looking forward to? (3.2)
Welcome to the Powhatan Pulse Podcast. Join Dr. Caitlin Gosnell, Lower School Director, and Evan Robb, Upper School Director, each month as we discuss various topics in education. In this short outtake from a pre [...]
Lower School Reflections: From the Desk of Dr. Gosnell
September 2022 When was the last opportunity you had to spend time in nature? How did it make you feel? If you're like most people, time spent outdoors leads to greater ability to regulate emotions. In fact, [...]
Powhatan Pulse Podcast: Meet the Campus Directors (3.1)
Each month we encourage you to join Dr. Caitlin Gosnell, Lower School Director, and Evan Robb, Upper School Director, for conversations around teaching and learning.
Welcome Back!
Welcome Back to School! We are so excited for the 2022-23 school year! Enjoy this first day of school message from Mr. Jay Briar, Head of School...
Top-10 Most Popular Videos of the 2021-22 School Year (#2 & #3)
Top-10 Most Popular Videos of the 2021-22 School Year Each summer we look back at the most popular videos from the past school year. Today we explore the #2 and #3 most viewed videos from last [...]