Bus Delay for 3/19/26: Bus 1 will depart from school at 4:00 p.m. today. Thank you for your patience as we work to get our Eagles home safely. ππ¦




Yesterday, these seniors participated in Mock Interviews in the final session of the Farmville Chamber of Commerce Certificate of Employability Program. We are so proud of you, Eagles!







Bus Delay for 3/18/26: Bus 8 will depart from school at 4:00 p.m. today. Thank you for your patience as we work to get our Eagles home safely. ππ¦

This week! π¦
If your child will be 4 years old before September 30, consider applying for our Pre-K program.
Pre-K Registration will be held on March 20, from 9:00 AM β 2:00 PM. Visit the Pre-K page to sign up for an appointment and start the registration process. Head Start will also be in attendance to assist families. #FutureEagles π https://www.pecps.k12.va.us/page/pre-k-program

Our Eagles traded in their purple for green today to celebrate St. Patrickβs Day! ππ¦ π










Attention families of students who ride Bus 8, 35, and 58: Bus 8 and Bus 35 will depart from school at 4:00 p.m. Bus 58 will be slightly delayed today. Thank you for your patience as we work to get our Eagles home safely. ππ¦


Recognition is always a highlight of our monthly school board meetings! π
At the March meeting, we celebrated our Middle School Boys Basketball Team, Mr. McClelland, Miss Fowlkes, the PECHS Mid-Atlantic Band, Eagle Stars, and Mrs. Carson for their outstanding achievements. π¦
π Did you miss the meeting? The recongitions section starts about two minutes into the recording. https://www.youtube.com/live/6NO2Mz_qD0g










Next week, PECHS will celebrate Youth Arts Week, highlighting Theatre in Our Schools Month, Youth Art Month, and Music in Our Schools Month. Students and staff will enjoy themed dress-up days showcasing the creativity of our Fine Arts programs. The week concludes with the Fine Arts Exhibition on Friday, March 20, from 5:30β8:30 p.m. Come see student artwork and a sneak peek of our upcoming production of Little Women! #MusicInOurSchools #ArtInOurSchools π¦ β¨


Tonight: State Superintendent Jenna Conway and Secretary of Education Jeffrey Smith will visit Cumberland as part of the Commonwealth Listening Tour in support of Governor Abigail Spanbergerβs Executive Order Four.
Public Listening Session
Thursday, March 12 | 6:00β7:30 PM
Cumberland HS/MS Complex Cafetorium
All are encouraged to attend.
Learn More: https://www.governor.virginia.gov/media/governorvirginiagov/governor-of-virginia/pdf/eo/EXECUTIVE-ORDER-FOUR_1.17.pdf

Bus Delays 3/12/26 π
Bus 58 students will be slightly delayed today.
Bus 9 students will depart from school at approximately 4:00 p.m.
Thank you for your patience as we work to get all of our Eagles home safely. π¦

β¨ Prom Central is Open This Weekend! β¨
Stop by on Saturday, March 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to find perfect prom attire β at no cost! There will be a wide selection of dresses, suits, and accessories available for everyone. Donβt miss this great opportunity to get prom-ready! ππΊ

Mark your calendar for April 7th from 4:30 pm β―ββ―6:30β―p.m.! ποΈ Thinking about a new career? Join the Eagle Family! π¦
We are hiring talented individuals across the division as teachers, bus drivers, van drivers, and staff. ππβ¨ No registration required, but we encourage you to fill out the application online before attending. π» Just added: on-site interviews will be held! π #JoinOurFamily

Calendar Reminders:
3/12/26 Commonwealth Listening Tour 6:00 pm @ Cumberland MS
3/13/26 No School for Students
3/16/26 Report Cards
3/20/26 Pre-K Registration (By Appointment Only)
3/23/26 Town Hall Meeting 5:30 pm CTE building



Students at PECHS recently participated in Y Street, a statewide youth leadership and advocacy program. Through their participation, students became eligible for scholarship opportunities. Learn more at ystreet.org.








