Pocahontas Elementary School

4294 Anderson Highway

School District

Powhatan County Public Schools
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:14
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on June 24, 2023

We have had the best two years at this school and are so sad to leave it!!! Hands down, the BEST teachers and staff a parent could ask for. You will absolutely not regret sending your child or children to this school!
Submitted by parent on March 01, 2018

Pocahontas Elementary is a wonderful learning environment where teachers and administrators help each child be successful! The hallways are inviting and display student work, yet there is a comfortable level of security where visitors have to be allowed entry. The PTO is amazing and works well to help provide classroom support via monetary means as well as hands on assistance. Teachers check each students progress and intervention is provided in both reading and math. Families feel connected because the staff takes the time to know their students and communicate often through weekly newsletters, teacher websites, and phone calls. Especially impressive are the STEM projects the students participate in which emphasizes problem solving. Teachers have started using lessons that incorporate more technology and the students are really engaged in these learning opportunities. I continue to be impressed by Pocahontas Elementary School and the dedicated teachers who provide excellence daily!
Submitted by parent on February 22, 2018

Pocahontas Elem is awesome from the hands on principal to the teachers. Teachers welcome parents in the classroom. Administration knows most parents by face and name which is not always seen in larger schools. Our family can not say enough wonderful things about Pocahontas Elem!
Submitted by parent on February 22, 2018

We have had an amazing 9 years so far at Pocahontas Elementary School. The staff, teachers, administrative team, the assistant Principal and the Principal ALL are exceptional. 2 of my children that have completed their Elementary Schooling at Pocahontas Elementary are thriving very well in their studies. I owe a lot of that to their teachers and staff at Pocahontas Elementary. There is also a lot of love in the school. They do care about their students & their families. I also love the fact that the school plans a huge variety of events throughout the school year for all of the families to enjoy.
Submitted by parent on February 21, 2018

I have had a wonderful experience at this school! The teachers care about the students and go out of their way to make sure the students feel loved! The teachers are up to date on the latest teaching techniques and take the extra steps to take their lessons to the next level.
Submitted by teacher on February 21, 2018

I have worked at several different school districts, and been a substitute at many others. Pocahontas Elementary has an amazing school environment. The teachers and staff go above and beyond to help their students. The positivity, and encouragement throughout the building it so refreshing to experience.
Submitted by teacher on February 21, 2018

Pocahontas Elementary is a schools filled with loving staff who are dedicated to each and every student.
Submitted by parent on February 15, 2018

Pocahontas Elementary School is a very special place. I am lucky enough to send my child to Pocahontas despite being zoned for another school with a higher rating. The PTO at Pocahontas is absolutely outstanding. The teachers are dedicated, hardworking, and most importantly, they love their students. Having experience in several different schools, I consider the administration at Pocahontas to be superior to all of the others. Keep in mind that many factors are at play on these sites that rate schools, and you really have to be on the inside to see the whole picture. Given the opportunity, this "insider" wouldn't choose any other elementary school in the county over Pocahontas.
Submitted by parent on February 14, 2018

Hands on education by amazing teachers who care. Great school
Submitted by parent on February 25, 2016

I have been with this school for several years & I currently have more children that will be attending in the future. The staff and teachers are very caring to the students, the office staff is mostly delightful, I understand it can be stressed at times. The principal is wonderful and a breath of fresh air at this school! The after school programs are also great and offer a variety of courses to do. The PTO is very friendly, always planning events that is fun for the whole family.
Submitted by parent on September 04, 2015

As a new parent of two children relocating to this school, I will tell you that so far, I am not impressed. Although the principal is nice, and does truly understand child needs, the school staff does not. I'm not keen to being looked down upon like trash, as if we were part of a caste system society, especially as me being a disabled veteran who gave a substantial part of my life to this country. I was expecting more from this school prior to enrolling, because of the great schools rating. I am sure the teachers do the best they can, with what they have and for the most part, it seems they will be great - at teaching SOL material. I don't expect my children to learn more than what is required regarding the SOL, so I'll have to find a way to continue teaching them real world 'stuff'.In particular, the secretary (tall blonde with a crabby attitude) seemed a bit off for school standards and continuously appeared to really not care about anything but a paycheck. Her attitude, while in front of the principal, was unacceptable to me. In his position, I would see fit for all administrative staff to attend workshops on dealing with people, not just paper. But, she is just a secretary, so I'm not too concerned with her. I will call her out on her next time, but until then, my first impression will remain at a solid 2 stars. I have no other choice besides this school, unless I drive thirty miles away, so for now, I'm stuck.
Submitted by parent on June 01, 2015

We are relocating, and I am making heavy use of the great schools website. I felt compelled to respond about the review that the parent made about the schools lunch money policy. I cannot rate this school from personal experience, so my review is only based on their score of a 6 and their SOL scores.It is not just this particular school that handles lunch accounts in that manner. There is an elementary school in the area that we are from that does the same thing. They are only allotted a certain amount of money to provide for loans for school lunches, and even though you may be one parent that pays the money back, there are many that do not. The schools in my current area were out $40,000. (no that is not a typo) due to non payment of lunch money by parents. If you are a parent doing as I am and using this website to compare schools, keep in mind that there are other areas in the state that do the same thing when lunch money is not paid because unfortunately there are some parents that do not feel they should be required to pay the schools back for lunch money, as I am sure was not the case of the parent that wrote the other comment. As far as the rudeness of the office staff, if we chose to live in this school division, I will be going to the school and making my own personal opinion on how I am treated, which will play a part on the selection of the school and whether or not I will choose to live in the school district.
Submitted by parent on December 09, 2014

My son attends this school now due to having to relocate. I find that some of the things that the school does is unacceptable. The staff and administrative staff are rude. You call in to the school and they talk to you like you are nothing and they don't won't to have nothing to do with you. I find the behavior very wrong for people that are suppose to be role models for our kids. This school is very wrong in the way that if some how your child's lunch account is out of money for any reason the cafeteria gives your child a letter at lunch to keep up with all day to bring home to let the parents know that there account is low instead of the school calling or sending a letter to let you know. If there is no money on the account they feed your child a cheese sandwich and a carton of milk and send your child on for the rest of the day starving. I an not make this up it happened to my child. I also find that the teachers could do alot better job letting you know your child's progress and how they are doing.
Submitted by parent on August 28, 2014

Our family has been very happy at PocEs for the last year and a half. The Principal Mr. Sulzer is a wonderful leader and example for the children. He is always encouraging and offers many opportunities during the year for them to be recognized for showing core values and hard work. The pledge of Allegiance is the start of their day. The Teachers, Aids, Office, Cafeteria and Environmental Services staff are what make this place great for our kids. It's a family, it's a team. Many enrichment programs offered to kids and PE is included into their schedule most every day. Multi-Age, STEM and IEP programs are offered. The PTO offers many fun events for the children during the school year. Parent involvement could be better and I believe they are working building a stronger parent support system. Before and after school is available and many after school enrichment and sport activities are offered.
Submitted by parent on December 11, 2011

There is just no excuse for how poorly this school and staff operate. We relocated from Chesterfield County Schoold and its no comparison, The office staff are unfriendly and downright rude to the parents and children. Obviously only there to collect a paycheck. If you care about your childs safety AT ALL, do not send them to this school. I have never been ID'd picking up my daughter as the staff do not even get out of their chair to help you. My daughter has been sent back to class bleeding last week because the clinic was "closed." We will be withdrawing my daughter from this school after Christmas and sending her back to Chesterfield County.
Submitted by parent on April 08, 2011

I have been involved with the IEP system both as a juvenile PO and now as a parent. Both of my children have disabilities. My one son has Sensory Processing Disorder and has been at Pocahontas since preschool. I cannot say enough about the special ed staff, teachers and specialists. My child is like a different person because of everything that they've done for him and is doing very well in school. My other son was just diagnosed with ADHD and so I am waiting to see how he adjusts to the special ed program but I have nothing but positive things to say about the staff, teachers and current administration at this school. I have been VERY happy with them!
Submitted by parent on March 01, 2011

Where to begin - the administration is uncaring and callous. Most of the admin staff are there to collect a paycheck and have little to no regard for my child's safety. The office staff is unfriendly and quite rude. If you don't believe me, just try calling and asking for a teacher. The teachers are the saving grace for the school. Most of them do care about children and most do the best with what they have been provided. However, this is not the place for a child with a disability.