FCPS - School Profiles - Powell ES - School Profile Overview Page

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Jamie Luerssen
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School Summary

Colin L. Powell Elementary School first opened its doors in September 2003. By working in partnership, parents and faculty have created a strong partnership establishing traditions and ensuring our children have a safe, secure, and challenging learning environment.

Colin L. Powell Elementary empowers all learners to embrace new challenges with curiosity and compassion. The mission at Colin L. Powell Elementary is to create a learning environment that fosters high student engagement and inspires authentic learning; cultivate positive relationships, promote empathy, and celebrate diversity to recognize the value in all members of our community; and, develop resiliency and risk-taking by encouraging a positive, reflective mindset.

Last Updated: 2022-11-02

Enrollment	Enrollment as of October 202425: 880

Grades	Preschool, K-6

FCPS Programs	FCPS Division Profile FCPS Elementary School Profile Adapted Physical Education Advanced Academic Local Level IV Programs Advanced Academic Services, Elementary Early Childhood Special Education English for Speakers of Other Languages Foreign Language in the Elementary Schools Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports PreK-12 ABA Services School-Age Child Care Two-Way Immersion Last Updated: 2022-01-14

Special Features	Advanced Math Classes - Grades 3-6 Author Visits Before/After school programs: Math Club Odyssey of the Mind Lego League Girls on the Run Chess Club Digital Learning Classes George Mason University Professional Development School Korean Early Literacy Program Multicultural Night National Spelling Bee Outdoor Classroom & Instructional School Garden Peer Buddy and Staff Mentor Programs Student Council Association Service Learning Projects (Pennies for Patients, Emily's Hope, Recycling) STEAM classes Strong PTA support (Family Fun Nights, Before/After School Programs, Volunteers, Carnival) Student-produced TV Morning News Program Young Scholars Last Updated: 2022-11-02

Business Partnership	View the list of current school partners

Attendance Area	This school is part of Region 4 and the Centreville High Pyramid. Enter your street address in the boundary locator to determine which schools your student should attend.