Powell Daily Announcements

Monday, September 9th

Sep 9, 2024

No Place for Hate will be tomorrow after school in room 1044.

Students, we have seen an increase of students damaging the exit sign near the door out to recess. We are asking you not to damage this, please know we have a camera in the area and if you decide to damage it you will have lunch detention and parents will be notified.

Student Council will meet this Wednesday the 11th in room 3040 at 8:30. See you there.

Hooray for Fall weather! Makes me think of October & our Sources of Strength Campaign - Trusted Adults! Students get excited to either play kickball, cheer on, or hang out to play some backyard games of ladder golf, cornhole, or giant Jenga with your Trusted Adult(s)! There will be plenty of fun for everyone & food trucks serving up yummy variations of hot dogs and churros! It is only 9 days away!

Kickball teams, packets are due to Mrs. Durbin in the main office by next Tuesday the 17th. Reminder that teams need to consist of: 1 Powell Staff Member, 2 Family Members and 5 -7 Powell Students. Total maximum # of players is 10! Have fun and get creative with your team name and uniforms (which are not required, but highly encouraged :0).

TSA or Technology Student Association is meeting after school on Thursday in Room 1210. Join other students as we begin to work on planning, designing and building for technology competitions.

Come support our 7th grade track team as they welcome the Euclid Falcons today after school for their first meet of the season! AND, 7th grade track team, remember to report to the gym before the meet for your team photo.

Friday, September 6th

Sep 6, 2024

No Place for Hate will be after school on Tuesday in room 1044.

Attention Pumas, our first CORE card drawing of the year is TODAY, so get those cards turned in to the main office or the containers in your teachers' classrooms. You could be the first winner of the year!

Our 8th grade track team had their first meet of the year last night. They traveled to Euclid and had a very close meet. The boys won by a score of 61-56, dominating the field events to carry them to a victory. The girls team ended up tying by a score of 58-58. Very impressive performances in relays kept it very close. Come support our track team next week as we take on Goddard here at Powell on Wednesday.

Thursday, September 5th

Attention all Pumas, our first CORE card drawing of the year will be tomorrow, so get those cards turned in to the main office or the containers in your teachers' classrooms. Be the first one to win a prize!

No Place for Hate will be after school on Tuesday in room 1044.

The TSA Meeting is after school in Room 1210. New members are welcome to join. See Mrs. Gaston for more information.

7th and 8th grade basketball players - tomorrow morning is the first day of basketball club! Meet in the gym at 7:15 ready to play! Stop by Mrs. Marshall's room if you have any questions.

Good luck to our 8th grade track team as they travel to their only away meet this season at Euclid and Options after school today.

Yearbook baby ads for any and all 8th graders are due in one month! Make sure you take advantage of this tradition only offered to 8th grade students. See Powell's website or Instagram for details!

Attention Potential NJHS Members: Just a reminder that your applications are due one week from today on Thursday September 12th. Please be sure that both forms and payment are turned in and check in with your teachers to ensure that your recommendations are completed as well. Thank you!

Wednesday, September 4th

Wednesday, September 4

Thespian Troupe will meet again this Wednesday afterschool from 3:30-4:45pm. Reminder to all inducted members who wish to run for a BOARD position that your poster is due Wednesday. Check out the call board at the back of the stage or the Yearbook Room 1057 to pick up a flyer if you missed the first meeting. All Pumas are still welcome to join this week!

Yearbook baby ads for any and all 8th graders are due in one month! Make sure you take advantage of this tradition only offered to 8th grade students. See Powell's website or Instagram for details!

Today is the first 8th grade track meet of the season, so good luck to our Pumas as they travel to take on the Newton Knights.

Tuesday, September 3rd

Tuesday, September 03

Calling all basketball players - basketball club starts in just a few days! This club is for 7th and 8th graders and takes place Friday mornings before school. Wake up early and come hoop it up!

-Every day, thousands of students stay home from school because they're afraid of being bullied. We can change that. No Place for Hate is dedicated to making sure everyone feels welcome and safe at our school. If you want to help create a positive atmosphere, come to our first meeting after school today in room 1044. Let’s work together to ensure our school is a place of respect and kindness.

Good Morning Kickin’ Pumas! Did any teams get together for a little sunshine, practice and fun this weekend? If you are still wanting to sign up for the Kickball Tournament, you have time, but don’t delay! The longer you wait, the harder it is to form a team. Team Captains should pick up the packet from Mrs. Durbin in the main office, follow the directions and get their team rollin’! Packet due date is September 19th to Mrs. Durbin.

Congratulations to the two Powell students whose poems were recently selected to be published in “A Celebration of Poets” from the Creative Communication Summer 2024 Writing Contest! Only a select number of entries submitted from across the nation are invited to be published in their poetry anthology.

Congratulations to the following Pumas:
Jade Bauer for her poem “Bullying”
T. Landgren for her poem “Summertime Therian”

Congratulations to these and all of our Puma writers who entered the contest!

If YOU are a writer who would like to consider entering your writing in contests or submitting it for possible publication, Creative Communication’s next Poetry Contest deadline is December 5. Please see Mrs. Jordan for more information.

We are so proud of all of our Puma authors!

Yearbook baby ads for any and all 8th graders are due in one month! Make sure you take advantage of this tradition only offered to 8th grade students. See Powell's website or Instagram for details!

"Our first 8th grade track meet is Wednesday at Newton Middle School starting at 4:30! 8th track members please meet your coaches in their room after school."

Friday, August 30th

Attention 7th and 8th grade basketball players. Do you love playing basketball? Do you love playing basketball more than you love to sleep? Then basketball club is perfect for you! Basketball club begins next Friday morning from 7:15 - 8:10. The main entrance will open at 7:10. Mrs. Marshall would love to see you there!

Thursday, August 29th

The first Technology Student Association meeting will take place this Thursday after school in Room 1210. Please attend to learn about TSA, participate in FUN problem solving activities and meet new people. See Mrs. Gaston for more information.

Hey Pumas, This Friday is College Colors Day. Please wear your college gear this Friday the 30th. Represent your favorite College!!

Studies show that 1 in 5 students have experienced some form of bullying in the past year. This behavior can have lasting effects on everyone involved. You have the power to make a positive change. If you want to be part of creating a school where kindness and respect are the norm, come to the first No Place for Hate meeting on Tuesday, September 3, after school in room 1044. Together, we can make our school a better place.