Friday, Nov 22nd

Friday, Nov 22nd

Attn ALL NJHS MEMBERS.......We need your wrapping paper! Gifts for Meals on Wheels can NOT be wrapped without it; please bring in 1-2 rolls NO LATER THAN December 2nd..that is the Monday after Thanksgiving Break. Thank you!!! If you have already brought in your paper, thank you! Please continue to check Google Classroom for updates regarding wrapping.

Last night in a packed gym at Newton Middle School, your Puma 7th and 8th grade wrestling team competed for the LPS district championship. In thrilling match after match, our athletes battled with ferocity. One after another, we seemed to alternate between easy wins by pin or gut check moments of heart pounding pride. It is not hyperbole to say many of our athletes will have stories to brag about for their whole lives. Not only did we win the team championship, but we also won eleven of the seventeen total weight classes! Hear that again, ELEVEN! The following students won first place in the tournament and are therefore the best middle school athletes in all of Littleton Public Schools: Marek Mangers, Lance Derby, Ben Barbor, Jason Nelson, Anthony Salazar, Colin Lovet, Harris Fulkerson, Brock Benson, Colin Liburdi, Manual Glavin, and Cruz Young. Second place finishers were Tyler McCAlister, William Ricenbaw, and Bodie Hall. Earning third and fourth respectively were Grant Skoulas and Sam Siegal. We are so incredibly proud of every student athlete that showed the courage to compete on our District Champion Powell Wrestling Team.

The 8th grade girls basketball teams took on Euclid last night. The A-team lost 32-22, but made a nice second half comeback after some first half struggles. Madison Dykstra led the way with 8 points.
The B Team had an exciting finish. Trailing 16-15 with 9 seconds left, Nora Calvanese stole the ball and hit a basket with just one second left, giving Powell a 17-16 win! Nora led the way with 8 points and Elena Lupo added 3.
The girls basketball tournament begins the week after break - we need a huge crowd on Tuesday as will host a semifinal game!

Thursday, Nov 21st

Thursday, Nov 21st

Attention all Pumas, the district wrestling finals will be held at Newton today. Wish our wrestlers good luck, and head to Newton to watch them battle if you can! Also, it's the last game of the regular season for your 8th grade girls basketball team, so show up to our gym today to cheer them on as they host the Euclid Falcons.

All 6th Grade students that were in Mrs. Gaston 6th Grade Metals/STEM class MUST pick up your projects from first quarter before Thanksgiving Break.

Attn ALL NJHS MEMBERS.......We need your wrapping paper! Gifts for Meals on Wheels can NOT be wrapped without it; please bring in 1-2 rolls NO LATER THAN December 2nd..that is the Monday after Thanksgiving Break. Thank you!!! If you have already brought in your paper, thank you! Please continue to check Google Classroom for updates regarding wrapping.

Wednesday, Nov 20th

Wednesday, Nov 20th

Wondering where that one jacket you used to wear all the time is? Check Powell’s lost and found locations. If you’ve lost jewelry, a watch, phone or other valuable thing then check in the front office. All other items including clothing, coats and water bottles are in the back of the cafeteria. Any items that are still in lost and found TODAY will be donated.

All 6th Grade students that were in Mrs. Gaston 6th Grade Metals/STEM class MUST pick up your projects from first quarter before Thanksgiving Break.

Hey there 7th graders. Now that you are back from your Dinosaur Ridge field trip listen up. TONIGHT is the informational meeting about next year's 8th grade Washington DC trip. The meeting starts promptly at 6:30 and we should be out of there in 30 minutes. If you can't make it then please come see Mr. Genson in room 3066 (right next to Ms. Stevenson's room). See you tonight.

MathCounts members - we will meet tomorrow morning at 8am in Mrs Dondelinger’s room.

Congratulations to the 7th grade girls basketball team for their impressive win yesterday against Newton - 34 to 11! The pumas played great team ball on both offense and defense with Izzy Lopez leading all scoring with 10 points. The Pumas finished the season with a 3 and 1 record and showed tremendous growth. Congrats girls!

Tuesday, Nov 19th

Tuesday, Nov 19th

Wondering where that one jacket you used to wear all the time is? Check Powell’s lost and found locations. If you’ve lost jewelry, a watch, phone or other valuable thing then check in the front office. All other items including clothing, coats and water bottles are in the back of the cafeteria. Any items that are still in lost and found on Wednesday will be donated.

All 6th Grade students that were in Mrs. Gaston 6th Grade Metals/STEM class MUST pick up your projects from first quarter before Thanksgiving Break.

Student Council will meet tomorrow at 9:15 in room 3040.

Tonight’s Poetry Slam location has been changed to Options Secondary Campus, 6557 S. Acoma Street, Littleton, 80120. It will NOT be here at Powell Middle School.
It will still begin at 7pm! Please pass the word to anyone you know who was planning on attending.

Monday, Nov 18th

Monday, Nov 18th

Good morning Pumas! Want to kick start your Tuesday? Need to make up a PE workout? Join us in the gym for TMF - Tuesday Morning Fitness. The school opens at 8 and TMF runs from 8:10-8:45. No sign-up is required and anyone can join throughout the year. See you in the gym!

Wondering where that one jacket you used to wear all the time is? Check Powell’s lost and found locations. If you’ve lost jewelry, a watch, phone or other valuable thing then check in the front office. All other items including clothing, coats and water bottles are in the back of the cafeteria. Any items that are still in lost and found on Wednesday will be donated.

All 6th Grade students that were in Mrs. Gaston 6th Grade Metals/STEM class MUST pick up your projects from first quarter before Thanksgiving Break.

Thank you for your support with the school supply drive. We filled 2 large suitcases and one travel size suitcase. Yay!!

Friday, Nov 15th

Friday, Nov 15th

Student council will be collecting new school supplies all this week for a school in Uganda. Please help support this effort by bringing new school supplies to your lunch hour. Collection boxes will be located on the stage. For a list of school supplies that are needed, please see the posters around the building.

Wondering where that one jacket you used to wear all the time is? Check Powell’s lost and found locations. If you’ve lost jewelry, a watch, phone or other valuable thing then check in the front office. All other items including clothing, coats and water bottles are in the back of the cafeteria. Any items that are still in lost and found next Wednesday will be donated.

All 6th Grade students that were in Mrs. Gaston 6th Grade Metals/STEM class MUST pick up your projects from first quarter before Thanksgiving Break.

Your Puma wrestling team had another strong showing last night even though we were down several athletes to illness. We won 29 matches and lost only 12. The Vikings of Goddard are always well coached and as usual, they brought a team of beasts, so our efforts last night were especially noteworthy. The effort and determination your team showed was inspired. Coaches Braun and Sprague are especially proud of the following wrestlers who had impressive victories:

Anthony Salazar, who remains undefeated this season and barely breaks a sweat before pinning his opponents.

Ben Ducovany, who wrestled the best match of his life and dominated a worthy opponent.

Devin Kennealy, who wrestled lights out last night, pinning two opponents with arms the size of legs.

Nolan Dunnington, who showed tremendous growth and heart outlasting one of the better wrestlers on the Vikings squad
Cruz Young, who easily handled a man-child that outweighed him by 75 pounds and then out strategized two other beasts enroute to winning all three of his matches.

Lance Derby, who easily pinned both his opponents in the first round!

Charlie Rolf, who out hustled and out thought a freakishly strong opponent.

Mareak Mangers, who makes this combat sport look easy and won multiple solid victories.

And finally William Ricenbaw, who was a tactician and busted out high school level move combinations enroute to two decisive wins by pin.

People, we look hungry and ready to fight for the district championships next Thursday. PLEASE come to Newton next week and pack those stands. We want to bring you a 5th championship in a row and need your support!

Thursday, Nov 14th

Thursday, Nov 14th

Good luck to our 8th grade girls basketball team as the make the short trip to Euclid today. And, THE Powell wrestlers host a rematch against the Goddard Viking today in the main gym. Show up and cheer for our amazing athletes!

Student council will be collecting new school supplies all this week for a school in Uganda. Please help support this effort by bringing new school supplies to your lunch hour. Collection boxes will be located on the stage. For a list of school supplies that are needed, please see the posters around the building.

Congratulations to the 7th grade girls basketball A and B teams for sweeping Euclid at last night’s games. The A team played stifling defense on their way to a 24 to 18 victory. Izzy Lopez led all scoring with 8 points, all in the second half, and the A team held off a late surge by Euclid to seal the win. The B team also used defence to pull out a victory as they held Euclid to 0 points in the first half. Elizabeth Tripeny led all scoring with 10 points as the Pumas won 14 to 9. Come out and support our 7th grade girls for their final game next Tuesday against Newton right after school in the gym!

Art Club is cancelled today.

Wondering where that one jacket you used to wear all the time is? Check Powell’s lost and found locations. If you’ve lost jewelry, a watch, phone or other valuable thing then check in the front office. All other items including clothing, coats and water bottles are in the back of the cafeteria. Any items that are still in lost and found next Wednesday will be donated.

Congratulations to our 6th grade band, 7th grade band, and Jazz band on their phenomenal first concerts of the year! We are very proud of you for all your hard work and musical accomplishments.

Wednesday, Nov 13th

Wednesday, Nov 13th

Good luck to our 7th grade girls basketball team today as they play their last game of the season at Euclid. Go Pumas!

Student council will be collecting new school supplies all this week for a school in Uganda. Please help support this effort by bringing new school supplies to your lunch hour. Collection boxes will be located on the stage. For a list of school supplies that are needed, please see the posters around the building.

Attention 7th grade Spanish students - Mr. Marshall invites you to an informational meeting for a 2021 summer trip to Costa Rica. The meeting will be in the Powell Media Center TONIGHT at 7:00.

SAGA Club is cancelled today.

Tuesday, Nov 12th

Tuesday, Nov 12th

Student council will be collecting new school supplies all this week for a school in Uganda. Please help support this effort by bringing new school supplies to your lunch hour. Collection boxes will be located on the stage. For a list of school supplies that are needed, please see the posters around the building.

Attention 7th grade Spanish students - Mr. Marshall invites you to an informational meeting for a 2021 summer trip to Costa Rica. The meeting will be in the Powell Media Center TOMORROW night at 7:00.

Need a supportive place to be? Come to SAGA, Powell's most inclusive club TOMORROW in Ms. Keirns room 3058. All are welcome, we will see you there!

MathCounts will meet this Wednesday after school in Mrs. Dondelinger's room from 4 - 5 pm.

Attention NJHS members: your next meeting is this WEDNESDAY in the media center at 9:15 am.

Your Powell 6th grade wrestling squad had a tremendous end to their season last night, winning 20 matches and losing only 9. Our girls and boys looked like warriors out there and every single athlete we have gave their all. We have a great nucleus for our team for the next two years because of these fine athletes, so coaches Braun and Sprague are excited for the future! Special shouts out to the following wrestlers for winning all their matches last night: Sam Szczukowski, Luke Theil, Katla Wolf, Josephine Tiner, Guy Slaybough, Rudy Flores, Nick Pangborn, and Ezra Pescevic. Great work Pumas!

Monday, Nov 11th

Monday, Nov 11th

Good morning Pumas! Want to kick start your Tuesday? Need to make up a PE workout? Join us in the gym for TMF - Tuesday Morning Fitness. The school opens at 8 and TMF runs from 8:10-8:45. No sign-up is required and anyone can join throughout the year. See you in the gym!

Come cheer for our 6th grade wrestlers as they host their last district meet today after school!

Student council will be collecting new school supplies all this week for a school in Uganda. Please help support this effort by bringing new school supplies to your lunch hour. Collection boxes will be located on the stage. For a list of school supplies that are needed, please see the posters around the building.

Attention 7th grade Spanish students - Mr. Marshall invites you to an informational meeting for a 2021 summer trip to Costa Rica. The meeting will be in the Powell Media Center this Wednesday night at 7:00.

Hey, Brain Bowlers! Brain Bowl will be in Mrs. Carstensen classroom this afternoon.

Friday, Nov 8th

Friday, Nov 8th

Student council will be collecting new school supplies all next week for a school in Uganda. Please help support this effort by bringing new school supplies to your lunch hour. Collection boxes will be located on the stage. For a list of school supplies that are needed, please see the posters around the building.

Attention all chess players. The LPS district chess tournament is approaching! This year's tournament will be held at Newton Middle School on Saturday, December 7. See Ms. Erickson or Mr. Lacey for details and entry forms. All entry forms are due by Tuesday, November 19.

We want to thank all of the students, staff, community members and everyone else who made it out to the 3rd annual chili cook off contest! We had over 20 chilis entered into the contest and they were all fantastic! There were chilis in all varieties and people were totally impressed. In my opinion, Mr. Krenz's chili was the best, but because he is a staff member, he could not win. Nevertheless, we had two Powell students who had their chilis in the top three! Maya Winger's delicious chili won 3rd place! Great work Maya. In addition, Aiden Colella's delectable chili took home the 2nd place prize! Way to go Aiden! Overall it was a wonderful night full of delicious food and fun. Thank you everyone for participating and help make this night a success!

The Powell 8th grade girls basketball teams traveled to Goddard last night.
The A-Team stayed undefeated with a 27-10 win over the Vikings. Izzy Caranna and Bella Cote did a great job distributing the ball to open people and the team played great overall defense. Maddie Dykstra scored 8 to lead the way, Maddie Braun added 6 and Bella Sandoval scored 4 for the Pumas.
The B-Team also stayed undefeated, beating Goddard 17-10. Rowan Hughes and Elena Lupo did a great job cleaning up the glass and playing defense. Evelyn Jenkins scored 11 points and Lexi Nottingham scored 4 to lead the B-Team.
Great job, ladies!

The Puma 7th and 8th grade wrestling team had it's second meet of the season last night and looked dominant! We had lots of thrilling victories. Folks, we have a really impressive squad this year, so find a wrestler today and tell them how proud you are. With over 50 matches last night, again there are far too many to recount, but we have some special shouts out to a handful of wrestlers that went beast mode last night: Sam Seigal won three matches by pin last night! Jason Nelson is new this year but is undefeated on the season and is easily beating far more experienced athletes. Anthony Salazar is straight up dominating people on the mat. Thomas Sweetman won all three of his matches last night convincingly. Ben Barbour is a force of nature and won both his matches by pin and Bodie Hall won his matches easily and shows great growth each meet. We host Goddard next Thursday here at Powell for our final meet before districts, some come on out and cheer on YOUR Puma Wrestling team!

Thursday, Nov 7th

Thursday, Nov 7th

Listen up, Pumas. Our wrestling team hosts the Newton Knights after school, and our 8th grade girls basketball team travels to Goddard to face the Vikings. Take your pick, but show up and root for our athletes today!

Hey, do you like delectable chili with crackers, cheese, and sour cream? Then come to Powell TONIGHT for our annual chili cook-off! It's a fun time to show gratitude by tasting and voting on the most delicious recipe. Additionally, if you have a chili recipe that was passed down from generation to generation you can show gratitude to your ancestors by making that recipe and entering it into the chili cook-off contest! It's free and fun so come TONIGHT!

Student council will be collecting new school supplies all next week for a school in Uganda. Please help support this effort by bringing new school supplies to your lunch hour. Collection boxes will be located on the stage. For a list of school supplies that are needed, please see the posters around the building.

Attention all chess players. The LPS district chess tournament is approaching! This year's tournament will be held at Newton Middle School on Saturday, December 7. See Ms. Erickson or Mr. Lacey for details and entry forms. All entry forms are due by Tuesday, November 19.

Wednesday, Nov 6th

Wednesday, Nov 6th

Come support our 7th grade girls basketball teams as they welcome the Vikings from Goddard after school today.

Hey, do you like delectable chili with crackers, cheese, and sour cream? Then come to Powell on Nov. 7th for our annual chili cook-off! It's a fun time to show gratitude by tasting and voting on the most delicious recipe. Additionally, if you have a chili recipe that was passed down from generation to generation you can show gratitude to your ancestors by making that recipe and entering it into the chili cook-off contest! It's free and fun so come on Nov. 7th!

Student council will be collecting new school supplies all next week for a school in Uganda. Please help support this effort by bringing new school supplies to your lunch hour. Collection boxes will be located on the stage. For a list of school supplies that are needed, please see the posters around the building.

PRIDE Leaders: Please remember to wear your PRIDE shirt tomorrow and meet in the gym before school at 8:30 to take our group picture for the yearbook. If you have questions, please see Mrs. Blake.

Magic: The Gathering Club will meet tomorrow afternoon after school in Mrs. Blake's classroom (1068). New players are always welcome!

Your Puma 7th and 8th grade wrestling squad had their first match of the season last night at Goddard Middle School. People, your team looked strong out there! We saw many impressive matches last night, but most importantly, our athletes showed courage and pride on the mat. With more than 50 total bouts, there are far too many wins from last night to list them all, but some of your peers that had especially exciting victories were: Jason Nelson, Collin Lovett, Cruz Young, Ryan Fisher, Mitch Schriefer, Lance Derby, Jackson Pumphrey, and Braeden Sisler.
We have a large and talented group of athletes, so if you want to see a thrilling combat sport in person, come cheer on all the athletes tomorrow after school when we face the Newton Knights during the chili cook off!

The 8th Grade girls B team took on the Newton Knights last night and came away with a 17-5 win! The team played suffocating defense and moved the ball around well. Evelyn Jenkins led the way with 6 points for the Pumas, while Alex Perez, ELena Lupo, Rowan Hughs and Nora Calvanese all also scored. The B team improved to 3 wins and no losses on the year! Great job, ladies!

We would like to welcome Lt Colonel Vorry Moon here to Powell today. All 6th grade students will be listening to Mr Moon speak about the Tuskegee Airmen and his own service in the United States Air Force. Teachers and staff are welcome to come to the media center to speak with Mr Moon or watch the presentation.

Tuesday, Nov 5th

Tuesday, Nov 5th

Hey Pumas. The 8th grade girls basketball team takes on Newton today after school in our gym. Come help cheer your lady pumas on to victory! And, the 7th and 8th grade wrestling team travels to district rival Goddard after school today to grapple with the Vikings. Good luck, wrestlers!

Hey, do you like delectable chili with crackers, cheese, and sour cream? Then come to Powell on Nov. 7th for our annual chili cook-off! It's a fun time to show gratitude by tasting and voting on the most delicious recipe. Additionally, if you have a chili recipe that was passed down from generation to generation you can show gratitude to your ancestors by making that recipe and entering it into the chili cook-off contest! It's free and fun so come on Nov. 7th!

Tonight is Dining for Dollars at Noodles World Kitchen! Dine in at the Southglenn Noodles from 4:00-8:00 and 25% of your sale will benefit Powell. Make sure to mention Powell when you are ordering for your sale to count!