Powell Daily Announcements

Wednesday, November 6th

Nov 6, 2024

What better way to celebrate World Kindness Day next week than to do it at 7th annual chili cook-off with family and friends! Last day to RSVP is today. Please visit the Powell Website scrolling marquee to fill in the RSVP form. We look forward to our largest turn out in Powell history!

Hey there, Pumas! Let’s fill the gym after school today as our 8th grade girls basketball team hosts Newton. Good luck, ladies! Last night these girls showed tremendous improvement in their game against Euclid. Our A team showed composure and continued to fight for rebounds. Sarah Martineau contributed with 4 points and 3 rebounds while Jadyn Blackwell hustled on both sides of the court. Our B team secured their first victory! Big baskets by Kanada Hicks and Nell Stalilonis helped our Pumas take the lead over the Falcons! This team consistently shows determination and teamwork. They combined for a season high 27 rebounds! Great games to both our teams.

The Follies are coming soon, which is Powell’s annual talent show. If you have a talent you would like to showcase you should audition for the Follies. Sign up for an audition slot on the call board on the back of the stage. We are looking for a wide variety of acts such as actors, singers, dancers, comedians, musicians, and other unique talents. We would love to see your talents so gather your friends, have fun, and take the risk! Auditions will be tomorrow after school from 3:40 to 4:45. You must have a time slot to audition so sign up today! We can’t wait to see Powell’s talents.

Please go through the lost and found in the cafeteria before Thursday. Teachers, make sure if you have classroom lost and found that you get it to the cafeteria before Thursday.

Next TSA meeting is this Thursday in Room 1210. Please bring all forms and fees completed.

Attention chess players! The LPS Chess Tournament will be held on Saturday, December 7. Space is limited, so go to the “Announcements” section of Powell’s website for tournament information and the sign-up link soon if you are interested in competing this year.

7th graders listen up. Did you hear about the amazing exhibits of the african american museum or the view from the top of the Washington Monument? How about the theater where Lincoln was assassinated or the home that George Washington lived in? All of those are items you can experience for yourself on next year’s Washington DC trip. Come to the cafeteria on November 12th at 6:30 PM to find out the details about the trip and how to register.

Monday, November 4th

Nov 4, 2024

Next week our bellies will be full and our souls full of gratitude as we enjoy some delicious chili and good times with family and friends at the 7th annual chili cook-off! Last day to RSVP is this Wednesday, November 6. Please visit the Powell Website scrolling marquee to fill in the RSVP form. We look forward to our largest turn out in Powell history!

Good luck to our 7th grade girls basketball team as they travel to take on the Goddard Vikings after school today.

Don’t forget Battle of the Books is meeting tomorrow in Mrs. Budden’s room! Can’t wait to see you all!

Photography club is finally here this Thursday! Meet in room 2688!

Attention 8th grade NJHS and Student Council members. Just a reminder that our field trip is tomorrow. Please reference the information you received on Friday and communicate with your teachers about your absence. See Mrs. Donda with any questions.

The Follies are coming soon, which is Powell’s annual talent show. If you have a talent you would like to showcase you should audition for the Follies. Sign up for an audition slot on the call board on the back of the stage. We are looking for a wide variety of acts such as actors, singers, dancers, comedians, musicians, and other unique talents. We would love to see your talents so gather your friends, have fun, and take the risk! Auditions will be on November 7th after school from 3:40 to 4:45. You must have a time slot to audition so sign up today! We can’t wait to see Powell’s talents.

Please go through the lost and found in the cafeteria before Thursday. Teachers, make sure if you have classroom lost and found you get it to the cafeteria before Thursday.

Homework Club is cancelled this afternoon. Students please have a way home after school today. Again, no homework club this afternoon.

Friday, November 1st

Nov 1, 2024

The 7th annual Chili Cook off is a friendly and tasty competition for all of Pumas to enjoy! Please join us on November 13th in the cafeteria from 5:30-7pm for some great comfort food and a chance to connect with our wonderful Powell community. Let’s feel & show the gratitude of those involved, our loved ones and our community of Pumas!

The Follies are coming soon, which is Powell’s annual talent show. If you have a talent you would like to showcase you should audition for the Follies. Sign up for an audition slot on the call board on the back of the stage. We are looking for a wide variety of acts such as actors, singers, dancers, comideans, musicians, and other unique talents. We would love to see your talents so gather your friends, have fun, and take the risk! Auditions will be on November 7th after school from 3:40 to 4:45. You must have a time slot to audition so sign up today! We can’t wait to see Powell’s talents.

Thursday, October 31st

Oct 31, 2024

There is no TSA today after school. Next meeting is Thursday November 7 all forms and fees are due.

STUDENTS: If you have been having problems with your Trackpad on your chromebook and did not go yesterday, please go see Mr. Benton in the Library ASAP.

The Follies are coming soon! For those of you that don’t know, the Follies is Powell’s annual talent show. If you would like to audition for the talent show please sign up for a time slot on the Call Board which is on the back of the stage door. We are looking for actors, dancers, singers, comedians, musicians, and other unique talents! Gather some friends and take a risk. Auditions are next Thursday, November 7 after school from 3:40 to 4:45. You must have a time slot to audition, so sign up TODAY for the talent show!

Last night our 8th grade girls basketball teams traveled to Newton for some tough competition. Our A team made some huge improvements and really worked together as a team. Each girl made some personal goals and fought hard to achieve them. Our B team was unified in their defense as they combined for 20 rebounds and 11 steals. Your coaches are incredibly proud of you all! Remember, there will NOT be morning practice tomorrow!

Wednesday, October 30th

Oct 30, 2024

Arapahoe High School will host its showcase TONIGHT at 6:00 pm. Visit their website for more information.

Last night our 8th grade girls basketball teams were matched up against another tough opponent. Despite the outcome, our girls displayed courage, strength and teamwork. Each one of our girls grabbed at least one rebound, and nearly everyone managed to get a steal. Way to keep your heads up Pumas, you girls are all amazing! Best of luck to these ladies as they travel to Newton after school today!

Reminder there is no TSA this Thursday. If you have your forms they must be returned to Mrs. Gaston in room 1210

STUDENTS: If you have been having a problem with your trackpad on your Chromebook, please go see Mr. Benton in the Library ASAP.

We hosted the Knights from Newton yesterday at our final wrestling dual meet before districts and it was another exciting evening of combat sport! Newton always has a solid, well coached team, so we are stoked to say we won 17 matches and lost 11. Our team really rebounded from our last meet, and coaches Altena and Sprague are proud of each and every one of our athletes. Special shouts out to Kaiden Brown who wrestled up a weight class and beat a giant fellow, Manny Perez for getting two wins, and Mason Scholl who remains undefeated on the season. Great work Pumas!

Tuesday, October 29th

Oct 29, 2024

Arapahoe High School will host its showcase on Oct 30th at 6:00 pm. Visit their website for more information.

Good luck to our 8th grade girls basketball teams as they travel for a rematch at Goddard after school today! And, All the best to our 7th and 8th grade wrestlers today as they visit the Newton Knights today,

Tonight is the night! Please join Ms. Goerke for information on the Environmental Science in Action trip to the Azores in June 2026! The meeting will begin promptly at 6pm in the cafeteria and be done at or before 7. If you have not registered, no worries, there is plenty of space!

Reminder there is no TSA this Thursday. If you have your forms they must be returned to Mrs. Gaston in room 1210.

Our 6th grade Wrestling Team had their first of two meets last night at Euclid and it was a thrilling evening, We won several close bouts and lost some too, Coaches Altena and Sprague want to recognize Olivia Alexander, Ressen Esquibel, and Guile Rojo Macias for wins against a tough opponents and give props to all our athletes for their hard work and courage. Special recognition goes to Marcelo Garcia though, he wrestled four different opponents last night and beat them all. In those 4 matches he scored a total of 72 points while only giving up six. Wow!

Come support our 7th and 8th grade team this afternoon in the main gym as we host the Knights from Newton.

Monday, October 28th

Oct 28, 2024

Arapahoe High School will host its showcase on Oct 30th at 6:00 pm. Visit their website for more information.

Come support our 7th grade girls basketball team as they welcome the Newton Knights after school for their first games of the season., AND good luck to our 6th grade wrestlers as they head to Euclid to compete in their first district meet today.

Magic: The Gathering will meet in Mrs. Blake’s room today after school. All experience levels and legal decks are welcome. Join us for some fun competition.

A huge thank you to everyone that came out for the Stride. Your participation paid off and we won $1,000. Way to go Pumas. A special shout out to Davin Scholl. He showed the ultimate CORE behavior at the Stride.

No Place for Hate. We are looking for more people to join our club. Our next meeting will be today after school in Ms. Boehmler’s room, 1044. Help us build a stronger community to prevent bullying in our school!