Friday, Jan 31st

Friday, Jan 31st

Congratulations to the 8th Grade Boys Basketball teams on their games last night against Euclid! The A team dominated 39 to 26. Bret Sweeney had 3 three-pointers in the first quarter and finished with 11 points. The B team won a nail-biter with a last minute shot by Ben Scelza, winning 23 to 21. Ben finished with 10 points! The C team lost a close one losing 21 to 18. Tate Mitchell had 5 points as the Pumas came up just short. Each team enters next week's tournament as one of the top seeds. Congratulations Pumas!

Tick, tick, tick. 7th graders do you hear that sound? That is the clock ticking down for you to sign up for the Washington DC. Not to make you feel any pressure but the deadline to register for the trip is TONIGHT @ midnight. Get yourself signed up to join the 103 of your friends who are all set to go. If you have any questions see Mr. Genson in room 3066 ASAP. Get it done and bring on DC 2020!

Thank you to all those that came out for the school geography bee yesterday morning. It was an intense competition that came down to 2 finalists, 6th grader David Reck and 7th grader Michael Purfield. After FOUR tiebreaker rounds Michael Purfield emerged as the 2020 Powell GeoBee Champ. Congratulations Michael and good luck in the regional and state competitions in the coming months.

Tuesday, Jan 28th

Tuesday, Jan 28th

Good luck to our 8th grade boys basketball teams today as they travel to take on the Newton Knights. And, attention all 6th graders interested in playing basketball at Powell. Your first meeting is Thursday, January 30. Please meet you coaches in the gym that day dressed and ready to play.

SAGA will meet in Ms. Keirns room 3058 TOMORROW. We will see you there!

Attention all GeoBee contestants, the school wide competition will be held in the Media Center this Thursday during tutorials. Late arrivals will be disqualified. See your Social Studies teacher if you have any questions.Family members are invited. Good luck and we will see there!

If you have lost anything make sure to check the LOST and FOUND in the cafeteria TODAY! Powell is clearing out all of our lost and found areas and Items that remain on Wednesday morning will be donated. Don’t forget to check for that missing jacket or Hydroflask.

This is a reminder that auditions for the spring play will be starting after school today at 4--and continuing tomorrow and Thursday! Please arrive promptly outside of Mr. Kelley’s room--Room 1039--so you can fill out your pre-audition form. Break a leg!

Congratulations to the 8th grade boys basketball team on their great games last night against Euclid! The A team dominated on both sides of the floor in a 46 to 32 victory! Joshua Acker and Michael Moynihan both led all scorers with 8 points and David Moritz snagged 5 rebounds. The B team also dominated 42 to 14. Jason Yenne and Be Scelza both led the way with 7 points a piece, and Ben added 7 rebounds to the Puma victory as well. The C team lost a close one in overtime by one point, 22 to 21. Tate Mitchell scored 8 points and had 4 rebounds in the game. The boys take on Newton tonight on the road. Congratulations Pumas!

Monday, Jan, 27th

Monday, Jan, 27th

We’ll start with a message from Student Council.
Hi, this is Mae. Student Council’s week of Generosity begins today. Monday through Friday this week is the canned food drive - drop off items in room 3040. Tomorrow is the only day to buy raffle tickets for the staff fun day. You can buy tickets before school or during lunch in the cafeteria. All raffle tickets are $1. REMEMBER: TOMORROW IS THE ONLY DAY to buy raffle tickets!

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!

This is a reminder that auditions for the spring play will be this week after school on Jan. 28th, 29th, & 30th. Sign-ups are located outside Mr. Kelley’s room--Room 1039, downstairs to the right of the north exit. Break a leg!

Want to lower stress, improve brain functioning and reduce the noise within you? Then join us for Mindfulness Meditation on Monday and Friday mornings from 8:15-8:40. If interested, pick up a form from Mrs Chavers.

7th Grade Brain Bowl Teams, we will start meeting again a week from today, on February 3rd after school. We will meet each Monday after that to prepare for the State Brain Bowl Tournament. All Brain Bowl teams are welcome, but 7th Grade Teams are expected. We will be meeting in Mrs. Erickson's room. See you next Monday!

Come cheer for our 8th grade boys basketball teams as they host Euclid after school today.

7th graders we are fast approaching the most important deadline for next fall's Washington DC trip. After January 31st you will no longer be able to get the discounted rate for the trip. So if you have been waiting to get signed up - now is that time. If you have any questions please come see Mr. Genson in room 3066. We are at 94 students currently signed up and I hope with a good final push we can get over 100 students. Get yourself signed up by Friday.

SAGA will meet in Ms. Keirns room 3058 on Wednesday. We will see you there!

Friday, Jan 24th

Friday, Jan 24th

This is a reminder that auditions for the spring play will be next week after school on Jan. 28th, 29th, & 30th. Sign-ups are located outside Mr. Kelley’s room--Room 1039, downstairs to the right of the north exit. Break a leg!

Want to lower stress, improve brain functioning and reduce the noise within you? Then join us for Mindfulness Meditation on Monday and Friday mornings from 8:15-8:40. If interested, pick up a form from Mrs Chavers.

7th graders we are fast approaching the most important deadline for next fall's Washington DC trip. After January 31st you will no longer be able to get the discounted rate for the trip. So if you have been waiting to get signed up - now is that time. If you have any questions please come see Mr. Genson in room 3066. We are at 94 students currently signed up and I hope with a good final push we can get over 100 students. Get yourself signed up by NEXT Friday.

Congratulations to the 8th grade boys basketball teams on their hard fought games against Newton last night! The A team kept it close with stellar defense and some timely three-point shooting, and fell just short of beating the Knights, losing 37 to 32. Brady Bergstrom led Puma scoring with 14 points and 4 steals. The B team also lost a heart-breaker 35 to 30. Even with Antonio Wadsworth's 10 points and Thomas Sweetman's 6 rebounds, not enough shots went in for a victory. The C team battled through a back-and-forth game and won a close one 23 to 21! Gabe Doehler, Dylan Davis, and Tate Mitchell each had 4 points as the Pumas finished a great night against Newton! Congratulations boys!

Good Morning, MathCounts members. It has been determined who will be on the Powell team to compete next weekend. Please check Google Classroom for results. We will have our last meeting before the competition next Thursday morning.

NJHS Students: A new quarter is upon us. You will earn your community hours through our Pennies for Patients drive next month, but be thinking about ways to earn 3 hours on your own to be turned in by Spring Break.

Thursday, Jan 23rd

Thursday, Jan 23rd

This is a reminder that auditions for the spring play will be next week after school on Jan. 28th, 29th, & 30th. Sign-ups are located outside Mr. Kelley’s room--Room 1039, downstairs to the right of the north exit. Break a leg!

Want to lower stress, improve brain functioning and reduce the noise within you? Then join us for Mindfulness Meditation on Monday and Friday mornings from 8:15-8:40. If interested, pick up a form from Mrs. Chavers.

Show your school spirit and come support our 8th grade boys basketball teams as they welcome Newton after school today.

Ms. Masek would like to congratulate Emily Bjornebo, Anna Rivera, Garrett Danielson, Chloe Lewis and Julia Alverez for having their artwork displayed at the LPS district art show. The art show will be hanging at the ACC art gallery until February 11th with a closing reception from 5:00-7:00 pm on February 11th. Please feel free to join us for this closing celebration!

And now an announcement from your student council rep.

Wednesday, Jan 22nd

Wednesday, Jan 22nd

This is a reminder that auditions for the spring play will be next week after school on Jan. 28th, 29th, & 30th. Sign-ups are located outside Mr. Kelley’s room--Room 1039, downstairs to the right of the north exit. Break a leg!

Want to lower stress, improve brain functioning and reduce the noise within you? Then join us for Mindfulness Meditation on Monday and Friday mornings from 8:15-8:40. If interested, grab a form from outside Mrs Chaver’s room.

This weeks' SAGA meeting has been rescheduled for next Wednesday. We will see you on the 29th!

Tuesday, Jan 21th

Tuesday, Jan 21th

This is a reminder that auditions for the spring play will be next week after school on Jan. 28th, 29th, & 30th. Sign-ups are located outside Mr. Kelley’s room--Room 1039, downstairs to the right of the north exit. Break a leg!

Want to lower stress, improve brain functioning and reduce the noise within you? Then join us for Mindfulness Meditation on Monday and Friday mornings from 8:15-8:40. If interested, grab a form from outside Mrs Chaver’s room.

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

Congratulations to Powell's 8th grade boys C team as they defeated Options 29 to 22 on Thursday! Cole Gergely led the way with 6 points, and the Pumas overcame a 7-point first half deficit to complete their regular season sweep of Options. Congratulations, Pumas!

This weeks' SAGA meeting has been rescheduled for next Wednesday. We will see you on the 29th!

Friday, Jan 17th

Friday, Jan 17th

Attention all Pumas! Did you go somewhere or do something interesting over Winter Break? Yearbook wants your photos. Please send digital images as separate attachments in an email to Yearbook Adviser, Yvette Manculich at ymanculich@lps.k12.co.us

Calling all actors and actresses! Powell Middle School will be putting on a play this spring: “Gallery” by Richard Stuart Dixon, a quirky comedy about a group of middle school students competing to win an art contest at a newly-opened gallery. Auditions will be held after school January 28th, 29th, & 30th, so start preparing a memorized one-minute comedic monologue! Sign-ups are located in Mr. Kelley’s room--Room 1039, downstairs to the right of the north exit. Break a leg!

Want to lower stress, improve brain functioning and reduce the noise within you? Then join us for Mindfulness Meditation on Monday and Friday mornings from 8:15-8:40. If interested, see Mrs Chavers for more information.

Thursday, Jan 16th

Thursday, Jan 16th

Calling all Pumas! Come support our 8th grade boys basketball teams as they welcome Pathways at 4:00 after school today. See you there!

Attention Magic: The Gathering Club members - There has been a change in meeting location for our competitions after school today. We will meet in Mrs. Thurmond's classroom, 1040. Please make sure you have a way home at 5:00.

Calling all actors and actresses! Powell Middle School will be putting on a play this spring: “Gallery” by Richard Stuart Dixon, a quirky comedy about a group of middle school students competing to win an art contest at a newly-opened gallery. Auditions will be held after school January 28th, 29th, & 30th, so start preparing a memorized one-minute comedic monologue! Sign-ups are located in Mr. Kelley’s room--Room 1039, downstairs to the right of the north exit. Break a leg!

Wednesday, Jan 15th

Wednesday, Jan 15th

Attention all Pumas! Did you go somewhere or do something interesting over Winter Break? Yearbook wants your photos. Please send digital images as separate attachments in an email to Yearbook Adviser, Yvette Manculich at ymanculich@lps.k12.co.us

Calling all actors and actresses! Powell Middle School will be putting on a play this spring: “Gallery” by Richard Stuart Dixon, a quirky comedy about a group of middle school students competing to win an art contest at a newly-opened gallery. Auditions will be held after school January 28th, 29th, & 30th, so start preparing a memorized one-minute comedic monologue! Sign-ups are located in Mr. Kelley’s room--Room 1039, downstairs to the right of the north exit. Break a leg!

SAGA will meet today at 4 pm in Ms KEIRNS room 3058. All are welcome, see you there!

Attention Magic: The Gathering Club members - There has been a change in meeting location for this week. On Thursday, we will meet in Mrs. Thurmond's classroom, 1040. Please make sure you have a way home at 5:00.

Congratulations to the 8th grade boys basketball teams for sweeping all three games against Goddard last night! The A team battled through adversity and finally pulled away in the 4th quarter 50 to 40. Brady Bergstrom and Cade Mierling both led the team with 9 points each, with Cade logging 8 rebounds and 7 assists. The B team also fought through a close game and won 33 to 24. Keegan Kloppenberg led the way with 8 points. The C team played fantastic team ball and, even though they were down in the 4th quarter, found a way to win 28 to 21. Congratulations, Pumas!

Tonight is dining for dollars at Parry’s Pizzeria. Dine in or carry out from 4pm-9pm today and 20% of your purchase will be donated to our school. Make sure to mention Powell when ordering and bring your friends!

Tuesday, Jan 14th

Tuesday, Jan 14th

Attention all Pumas! Did you go somewhere or do something interesting over Winter Break? Yearbook wants your photos. Please send digital images as separate attachments in an email to Yearbook Adviser, Yvette Manculich at ymanculich@lps.k12.co.us

Good luck to our 8th grade boys basketball teams as they travel to Goddard after school today.

Calling all actors and actresses! Powell Middle School will be putting on a play this spring: “Gallery” by Richard Stuart Dixon, a quirky comedy about a group of middle school students competing to win an art contest at a newly-opened gallery. Auditions will be held after school January 28th, 29th, & 30th, so start preparing a memorized one-minute comedic monologue! Sign-ups are located in Mr. Kelley’s room--Room 1039, downstairs to the right of the north exit. Break a leg!

SAGA will meet tomorrow at 4 pm in Ms KEIRNS room 3058. All are welcome, see you there!

Attention Magic: The Gathering Club members - There has been a change in meeting location for this week. On Thursday, we will meet in Mrs. Thurmond's classroom, 1040. Please make sure you have a way home at 5:00.

Monday, Jan, 13th

Monday, Jan, 13th

Attention all Pumas! Did you go somewhere or do something interesting over Winter Break? Yearbook wants your photos. Please send digital images as separate attachments in an email to Yearbook Adviser, Yvette Manculich at ymanculich@lps.k12.co.us

Good morning fit Pumas! There will not be Tuesday morning fitness tomorrow as it will resume next week on the 21st. See you then!

Calling all actors and actresses! Powell Middle School will be putting on a play this spring: “Gallery” by Richard Stuart Dixon, a quirky comedy about a group of middle school students competing to win an art contest at a newly-opened gallery. Auditions will be held after school January 28th, 29th, & 30th, so start preparing a memorized one-minute comedic monologue! Sign-ups are located in Mr. Kelley’s room--Room 1039, downstairs to the right of the north exit. Break a leg!

SAGA will meet Wednesday at 4 pm in Ms KEIRNS room 3058. All are welcome, see you there!

Mrs. Carstensen and Mrs. Erickson want you to join us in congratulating our 17 Brain Bowl students who represented true Powell "pride" at Saturday's Central Regional Brain Bowl Tournament! The competition against many other teams for twelve finalist slots was challenging and invigorating, and students met their opponents with sportsmanship and respect.

Sixth grade and 8th-grade teams worked very hard and did a great job. Please congratulate James Donahue, Leila Kabil, Audrey Le, and Emerson Drost, Warren Dix, Max Ratcliff, Sophia Millner, and Heidi Hucke on their tremendous teamwork. The competition at the 7th-grade level was intense and resulted in our two teams competing in an epic battle against each other in the final championship round.

Addie Newcome, Anna Rivera, Michael Purfield, Gabe Brock and Sean Yilmaz took 2nd place overall. Makenna Shell, Charlie Catel, Luke Schwartz, and Derek Sprague took first place overall for 7th grade. Both seventh-grade teams placed and will be representing us at the State Championship on March 7th at Hamilton Middle School in Denver! Please be sure to congratulate these smart and successful Brain Bowl students.

Friday, Jan 10th

Friday, Jan 10th

Attention all Metals, Woods and STEM students from first semester. All projects must be picked up TODAY.

Calling all actors and actresses! Powell Middle School will be putting on a play this spring: “Gallery” by Richard Stuart Dixon, a quirky comedy about a group of middle school students competing to win an art contest at a newly-opened gallery. Auditions will be held after school January 28th, 29th, & 30th, so start preparing a memorized one-minute comedic monologue! Sign-ups are located in Mr. Kelley’s room--Room 1039, downstairs to the right of the north exit. Break a leg!

Congratulations to the 8th grade boys basketball teams for sweeping all three games against Goddard on Wednesday! The A team shot the three ball exceptionally well and dominated Goddard 53 to 21. Luke Nierling had 10 rebounds, Camran Eakin had 7 assists, and Brady Bergstrom led the team with 16 points. The B team also dominated Goddard winning 36 to 10. Ben Scelza led the team with 9 points and the Pumas played impressive defense. The C team played fantastic team ball on their way to a 32 to 8 victory! Gabe Doehler led all scorers with 6 points. The C team also defeated Options last night 21 to 14. The Pumas distributed the ball very well and Tate Mitchell led the way with 4 points. Congrats Pumas!

Thursday, Jan 9th

Thursday, Jan 9th

7th Grade Boys Basketball players-please remember to return your forms, fees and athletic cards to Coach Gaston or Coach Sheets. Our next practice is scheduled for Wednesday, January 15 in the gym.

Attention all Metals, Woods and STEM students from first semester. All projects must be picked up by THIS Friday.

Hey, Pumas! Come support our 8th grade boys basketball team as they welcome Options after school today.

Attention all Pumas! Did you go somewhere or do something interesting over Winter Break? Yearbook wants your photos. Please send digital images as separate attachments in an email to Yearbook Adviser, Yvette Manculich at ymanculich@lps.k12.co.us

Attention NJHS Students: If you did not make it to the meeting yesterday, PLEASE complete the form on Google Classroom to help us plan out our Pennies for Patients fundraiser next month.

Wednesday, Jan 8th

Wednesday, Jan 8th

7th Grade Boys Basketball players-please remember to return your forms, fees and athletic cards to Coach Gaston or Coach Sheets. Our next practice is scheduled for Wednesday, January 15 in the gym.

Attention all Metals, Woods and STEM students from first semester. All projects must be picked up by THIS Friday.

Alright Powell! It's time to support our 8th grade boys basketball teams as they welcome Goddard after school today. See you there!

Magic: The Gathering will meet tomorrow after school in Mrs. Blake's room. Please make sure you have a way home at 5:00.

Good Morning MathCounts Students: We will meet TODAY after school in Mrs. Dondelinger's room at 4 pm. We will be sharing some important details about your competition coming up in a month.

Calling all actors and actresses! Powell Middle School will be putting on a play this spring: “Gallery” by Richard Stuart Dixon, a quirky comedy about a group of middle school students competing to win an art contest at a newly-opened gallery. Auditions will be held after school January 28th, 29th, & 30th, so start preparing a memorized one-minute comedic monologue! Sign-ups are located in Mr. Kelley’s room--Room 1039, downstairs to the right of the north exit. Break a leg!

Tuesday, Jan 7th


Tuesday, Jan 7th

7th Grade Boys Basketball players-please remember to return your forms, fees and athletic cards to Coach Gaston or Coach Sheets. Our next practice is scheduled for Wednesday, January 15th in the gym.

Attention all Metals, Woods and STEM students from first semester: All projects must be picked up by THIS Friday.

Attention all Pumas! Did you go somewhere or do something interesting over Winter Break? Yearbook wants your photos. Please send digital images as separate attachments in an email to Yearbook Adviser, Yvette Manculich at ymanculich@lps.k12.co.us