At the end of October, Mrs. McKenna’s Upper School math students took on a Halloween-themed challenge that wrapped problem-solving and collaboration into one unforgettable activity. Their mission was to turn a teammate into a fully wrapped mummy using [...]

Powhatan School's twist on Halloween is Vocabulary Word Dress-Up Day! Students in grades 1-8 dress up as their favorite vocabulary word...

The purpose of the Buddy Program is to build mentorship and friendship between students of different ages. We build a strong sense of community through Buddies.

Inviting guest artists, scientists, authors, musicians, and speakers onto campus brings an invaluable layer of real-world perspective to our students’ learning experiences. These visits...

Each challenge is inspired by a classic fairy tale, encouraging students to blend storytelling with STEM. Pre-K and Kindergarten engineers are helping the Three Bears recover from Goldilocks’ visit by designing new...

The Piedmont Environmental Council, Clarke County Public Schools, and Powhatan School teamed up to host the annual Conservation Day for all fourth graders in Clarke County on Tuesday, October 7th.

    It has been an exciting beginning to a new school year at Powhatan School! Over the summer, we officially broke ground on the renovation of the Niemann auditorium, launching the transformation into a state-of-the-art theater. This milestone [...]

    Last week during Crocker Days, students in grades 3–5 had the opportunity to explore the art of navigation through an orienteering activity on the Crocker Conservancy. For our third graders, who have been studying mapmaking and cartography [...]

    Experiential Learning:   Field Trips provide an opportunity for students to apply theoretical knowledge acquired in the classroom to real-world situations. One exceptional example of experiential learning is this week’s 3-day visit to Tangier Island on the [...]

One of our favorite outdoor learning experiences - Crocker Fridays - now has a new name! Now known as Crocker Days, the expanded opportunities still focus on dedicated time on the Crocker Conservancy for students...

Powhatan School held its 43rd annual Upper School Retreat at Camp Tall Timbers in High View, West Virginia. While the venue has changed, all of the core experiences of Upper School Retreat are very familiar to students and faculty. [...]

    Empowering Future Leaders   Powhatan School has launched an exciting new capstone course for our oldest students: the Eighth Grade Leadership Seminar. Led by our Head of School, Mr. Carson Roy, this seminar is designed to equip [...]

    If you have a rising Pre-K or Kindergarten student, now is the perfect time to experience Powhatan School for yourself! We invite you to schedule a campus tour this October or November to see our classrooms in action, [...]

Yes, the West Virginia HOPE Scholarship can be applied to Powhatan School!       WV Hope Scholarship:   The Hope Scholarship is a West Virginia education savings account program that gives parents an opportunity to build an individual [...]

    Powhatan School opened its doors to 260 students on Wednesday, August 27th for the official start of the 77th school year. This marks the largest opening day enrollment in school history. The theme for the school year [...]

The Leadership Retreat kicked off this morning in Ibit’s Courtyard, where students gathered for an energizing welcome led by Powhatan’s school leaders. Setting the tone for their capstone year, the opening session focused on expectations, responsibility, and the unique [...]

    If you have a rising Pre-K child, now is the perfect time to experience Powhatan School for yourself! We invite you to schedule a campus tour this month to see our classrooms in action, explore our 90-acre [...]

    Learn More: Request Information & Visit Campus   To be eligible for the admissions process, children must turn 4 years old before the start of the 2027 School Year and be potty trained. Click on the button [...]

We look forward to your visit! Thank you for scheduling a visit to Powhatan School—we are excited to welcome you to our 90-acre campus and introduce you to the vibrant learning community that makes this place so special. You [...]

    Welcome to Powhatan School, where curiosity, character, and confidence come to life each day across our vibrant 90-acre campus. We invite you to explore the sections below to learn more about what makes a Powhatan education exceptional—from [...]

    Third Grade Wetlands Field Day:   Third Grade Wetlands Field Day was an unforgettable adventure in hands-on learning on the Crocker Conservancy. After weeks of exploring freshwater habitats, learning about watersheds in the classroom, and learning how [...]

  Congratulations to the Class of 2025! As we start the final week of the 2024-25 school year, we invite you to take a look back at the Class of 2025 through the years here at Powhatan School. Enjoy [...]

Earth Week Fun: During Earth Week, our school community came together to celebrate and care for the environment through a variety of hands-on activities and special events. Second grade students planted snap peas in the raised garden beds, while [...]

The PPA is hosting a fundraiser night at Chipotle on South Pleasant Valley Road from 4pm to 8pm. Details on ordering are in the link below: Chipotle-Online-Fundraiser-Instructions Powhatan Parents Association 03/04/2025 4pm-8pm Chipotle Mexican Grill 2012 S Pleasant Valley Rd, [...]