Powhatan County Public Schools

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Powhatan County Public Schools
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Address
4290 Anderson Hwy
Powhatan, Virginia , 23139
United States
Coordinates 37°33′28.2″N77°56′51.1″W / 37.557833°N 77.947528°W / 37.557833; -77.947528
District information
MottoEmpowering Today to Innovate Tomorrow
GradesPre-K–12th
SuperintendentDr. Beth Teigen
School boardDistrict 1 - Vicki Hurt, Vice Chair

District 2 - Susan Smith

District 3 - Jeanne Wade

District 4 - Dr. James Taylor, Chair

District 5 - Michele Ward
Schools5
Budget$55,265,250
NCES District ID 5103030 [1]
Students and staff
Students4,241 (2022-2023) [1]
Teachers308 (FTE) [1]
Staff638.25 (FTE) [1]
Student–teacher ratio13.76 [1]
Colors🟧⬛
Other information
Website www.powhatan.k12.va.us

Powhatan County Public Schools is the public school system of Powhatan County, Virginia, United States. As of 2019, there are about 4,300 students enrolled in 5 accredited schools. [2] The district is led by superintendent Dr. Beth Teigen. [3]

Contents

Schools

High Schools (9-12)

The facility was completed in 2003. [4]

Middle Schools (6-8)

Formerly Powhatan Junior High School, the building was torn down and rebuilt in 2018 to be Powhatan Middle School. The facility is 48,000 sq. ft., and 2 stories. [5]

Elementary Schools (PreK-5)

The facility was completed in 1987. [6]

The facility was completed in 1996. [7]

The facility was completed in 2008. [8]

Other facilities

Pocahontas Landmark Center, previously known as Pocahontas Middle School was renovated in 2019 to house the district's administration staff, and school board meeting room. [9]

Powhatan Transportation Facility, is a 16,000 sq. ft. facility that houses the school district's dispatching department, and 3 maintenances garages for district busses and vehicles. The facility also has built in fuel pumps and a 2.5 acre parking lot for dispatch staff and busses. [10] [11]

Controversies

In 2019, a Flat Rock Elementary School employee was accused by parents of assaulting children when grabbing them because of food being thrown in the cafeteria. According to the Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney, witness statements were inconsistent and there was not enough concrete evidence to make a case. No charges were filed against the employee, and they have returned to work. [12]

On June 30, 2022, Andrew Clinton Snead, the District's Performing Arts Coordinator was arrested on two counts of taking indecent liberties with a minor. [13] Snead was placed on unpaid administrative leave. In September, six more charges were placed on Snead, with a total of eight charges spanning back over 10 years. Including eight felonies, seven counts of taking indecent liberties with a child by a person in a custodial or supervisory relationship, and one of solicitation of child pornography. [14]

On June 29, 2023, Andrew Snead pleaded guilty to seven counts of indecent liberties with a child while in a custodial role, and one count of solicitation of a pornographic image of a child. Snead was sentenced to 30 years with 22 years suspended. When he is released he will be placed on the Virginia Sex Offender Registry, and will be on supervised probation. [15]

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References

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  2. ↑ "Job Openings - Human Resources - Powhatan County Public Schools". www.powhatan.k12.va.us. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
  3. ↑ "Superintendent - Powhatan County Public Schools". www.powhatan.k12.va.us. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
  4. ↑ "About Us - Powhatan High School". powhatan-high-school.echalksites.com. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
  5. ↑ "Powhatan Middle School". Education Snapshots. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  6. ↑ "About Us - Powhatan Elementary School". powhatan-elementary-school.echalksites.com. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  7. ↑ "About Us - Pocahontas Elementary School". pocahontas-elementary-school.echalksites.com. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  8. ↑ "About Us - Flat Rock Elementary School". flat-rock-elementary-school.echalksites.com. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
  9. ↑ McFarland, Laura. "Staff begins move into Pocahontas Landmark Center". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
  10. ↑ McFarland, Laura. "Powhatan County's new transportation center gets official seal of approval". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
  11. ↑ "Powhatan Bus Garage". Tate & Hil, Inc. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
  12. ↑ Turner, Jasmine. "Powhatan school employee not facing assault charges, parents concerned by outcome". www.nbc12.com. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
  13. ↑ McFarland, Laura (June 30, 2022). "Powhatan High School band director arrested for taking indecent liberties with a minor". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
  14. ↑ "Former school band director facing 8 sex-related charges involving teens". WAVY.com. September 23, 2022. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
  15. ↑ "Former Powhatan school band director pleads guilty to 8 sex-related crimes involving teens". WRIC ABC 8News. June 29, 2023. Retrieved September 22, 2023.
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