School Opening Plans and the Family Choice Option

On August 11, 2020, the Poquoson School Board unanimously approved the PCPS Return to School plan two Family Choice Options. Additionally, with a 7-0 vote the School Board voted for students in Grades Pre-K through 3 to begin school on September 8 under a partial hybrid model and students in grades 4-12 beginning the year learning virtually.

The Parent Portal is now open for families to make their Family Choice Option selection. The window closes on Monday, August 17 at 12:00 p.m.

Review the Family Choice Options document HERE.

Read the email message sent to families about the Family Choice option process HERE. 

Directions on how to access and navigate the Parent Portal to make your selection can be found HERE.

Information on how to activate your parent portal account can be found HERE.

School Entrance Physicals

School entrance physicals and immunization requirements for admission to school remain unchanged for the 2020-2021 school year. Please pay attention to the important information below to ensure that your child has met the requirements prior to the start of the 2020-2021 school year.

The Code of Virginia requires that children receive a comprehensive physical examination (§ 22.1-270) within 12 months prior to the start of school and be adequately immunized (§ 22.1-271.2) before entering public kindergarten or elementary school. Other required immunizations include Human Papillomavirus (HPV) for girls entering sixth grade; and a Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis (Tdap) booster for entry into seventh grade.

Additional resources are available for families of uninsured and underinsured children or those impacted financially by the COVID-19 pandemic. 

• The VDH, Vaccines for Children (VFC) map indicates participating providers for immunizations by region. Parents may contact local clinics directly for information and hours of service.
• The Virginia Community Healthcare Association works with a statewide network of clinics that bill for public and some private insurance. Many clinics provide a sliding scale for those without insurance and offer free immunizations in partnership with the VDH.
• The Virginia Association of Free Clinics are independent, nonprofit, volunteer-driven and community-based organizations. Each clinic sets its own eligibility requirements and guidelines, and all must be contacted directly for assistance.

School Calendar Update

The school calendar for next school year (2020-2021) will include a post-Labor Day start to school so the calendar will be very similar to the current school year calendar. The 20-21 calendar will be brought to the School Board to approve this winter. School division staff will continue to work with representatives from all of the school divisions who send students to the New Horizons Regional Education Center (NHREC) to determine if a change to a pre-Labor Day school start should occur for the 2021-2022 school year. The results of the school divisions surveys are being used to inform the decision making process.  PCPS had a good return rate on the survey that was provided to the school community.  The results of the survey can be found online at this link  https://www.poquoson.k12.va.us/Page/248. A decision about the 2021-2022 calendar will be made during the spring of this school year.

Title I Parent Meeting

Join us on Thursday, April 23, 2020 for our Title I Parent Meeting

6:30pm - 7:30pm in the Poquoson Elementary Library Media Center

PTO Bulls Eye Newsletter

Check out the latest Bulls Eye Bulletin for upcoming dates and other information!