Friday, February 28th

Friday, February 28th

2020 is a Leap Year! Celebrate February 29th and support Powell at the Varsity Inn for Dining for Dollars tomorrow from 11 am - 11pm. Let your wait staff know you are with Powell and they will donate 20% of your purchase back to our school! They have arcades, pizza sandwiches and take-out. Hope to see you there!!

Attention NJHS Students:
Your quarter 3 hours will be due on Monday, March 30th (after spring break). Please make sure the correct forms get filled out and signed. Our school hours will start next week for our Pennies for Patients drive. Please see Google Classroom for details.

Thursday, Feb 27th

Thursday, Feb 27th

This is a reminder, 6th grade volleyball meets today after school in the gym.

Attention Magic: The Gathering Club members - Our meeting this afternoon will be held in Mrs. Thurmond's classroom, 1040. Please make sure you have a way home at 5:00.

2020 is a Leap Year! Celebrate February 29th and support Powell at the Varsity Inn for Dining for Dollars this Saturday from 11 am - 11pm. Let your wait staff know you are with Powell and they will donate 20% of your purchase back to our school! They have arcades, pizza, sandwiches and take-out. Hope to see you there!!

Wednesday, Feb 26th

Wednesday, Feb 26th

Are you interested in learning to sew or advancing your sewing skills? Sewing club will be starting on Monday, March 9th. Please stop by Mrs. Sheets' room 3040 for more information.

7th Grade Boys Basketball players: Don't forget to turn in your jersey. They MUST be turned in to Mrs. Gaston or Mrs. Sheets today.

Attention all 6th graders interested in playing volleyball at Powell. Your first meeting is tomorrow. Please meet your coaches in the gym tomorrow dressed and ready to play.

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.

2020 is a Leap Year! Celebrate February 29th and support Powell at the Varsity Inn for Dining for Dollars this Saturday from 11 am - 11pm. Let your wait staff know you are with Powell and they will donate 20% of your purchase back to our school! They’ve got arcades, pizza sandwiches and take-out. Hope to see you there!!

Tuesday, Feb 25th

Tuesday, Feb 25th

Are you interested in learning to sew or advancing your sewing skills? Sewing club will be starting on Monday, March 9th. Please stop by Mrs. Sheets' room 3040 for more information.

7th Grade Boys Basketball players: Don't forget to turn in your jersey. They MUST be turned in to Mrs. Gaston or Mrs. Sheets by Wednesday (tomorrow).

Attention all 6th graders interested in playing volleyball at Powell. Your first meeting is Thursday, February 27th. Please meet your coaches in the gym on Thursday dressed and ready to play.

If you have lost anything make sure to check the selves in the back of the cafeteria TODAY. Lost and Found will be cleaned out TOMORROW and all unclaimed items will be donated. If you are missing keys, your glasses, jewelry or something electronic then check in the front office.

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, Feb 24th

Monday, Feb 24th

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!

7th grade Brain Bowlers!
We will practice today in Mrs. Carstensen's classroom (3068) right after school so we can dominate at State competition March 7! All Brain Bowl participants are welcome to come, but 7th grade Brain Bowlers must attend.

Are you a 7th grade girl who’s interested in STEM? If so, stop by the front office and pick up a flyer for Eureka! - a comprehensive program in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math offered in an all-girl environment by Girls Inc of Metro Denver and held at Metropolitan State University.

This past weekend Powell Technology Student Association competed in the state TSA Competition. Great work was presented by all participants.
Qualifying in semifinals in fourteen different events included Andrew Weston, Chase Novinger, Aly Bruno, Heidi Hucke, Heather Wember, Ryan Fisher, Tate Mitchell, Josh Wember and Jonah Rowlison.
Taking home a 3rd Place finish in Mass Production was the team of Graycee Bohlen, Claire Easley, Julia Hildahl, Keira Kou, Ben Spielman and Kaden Wass.
Placing 1st in the following events included Kaden Wass in Digital Photography,
Electrical Application - Ben Spielman and Kaden Wass;
Microcontroller Design - Ben Spielman, Kaden Wass;
Kaden led the team as the TSA Powell President being part of four top three finishing events.
The final award of the day was the Kendrick’s Flight Award in honor of Kendrick Castillo where Gillian Steinhart was presented with this award on the main stage by Kendrick Castillo’s parents.
In May of 2019 Kendrick Castillo gave his life to protect his classmates and teachers. This award was presented in honor of this student and the great things he represents. The important messages his parents had for the entire state TSA association was to help one another, have empathy and simply say thank you to the person next to you.
Students that earned a 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finish qualify for Nationals this coming June in Nashville, Tennessee.

Friday, February 21st

Friday, February 21st

Good morning 7th Grade Brain Bowl Students! This is a reminder that there will be a Brain Bowl Meeting on Monday, February 24th after school. Please plan to attend so we can be ready to dominate at State!

Hoops for Heart has been rescheduled for Thursday, March 5th, two weeks from today and you can still sign up! The team packets and permission slips are located in the attendance office.

Are you a 7th grade girl who’s interested in STEM? If so, stop by the front office and pick up a flyer for Eureka! - a comprehensive program in Science, TEchnology, Engineering and Math offered in an all-girl environment by Girls Inc of Metro Denver and held at Metropolitan State University.

Thursday, Feb 20th

Thursday, Feb 20th

Hoops for Heart has been rescheduled for Thursday, March 5th, two weeks from today and you can still sign up! The team packets and permission slips are located in the attendance office.

This is a reminder that if you are in the spring play, there is a parent informational meeting after school today at 6 o’clock in the cafeteria. We will be discussing rehearsals, performances, volunteering, and much more! If you have any questions please talk to, or email, Mr. Kelley.

Wednesday, Feb 19th

Wednesday, Feb 19th

Attention 8th grade boys basketball teammates. There will be a celebration during lunch TOMORROW in Mr. Marshall's room during 8th grade lunch! Bring $3 and if you haven't already turned in your uniform, bring that as well (washed please). See you Thursday!

SAGA will meet TODAY after school in Mrs Keirns’s room.

This is a reminder that if you are in the spring play, there is a parent informational meeting tomorrow after school at 6 o’clock. We will be discussing commitment, rehearsals, attendance, performances, volunteering, and much more! If you have any questions please talk to, or email, Mr. Kelley.

7th grade boys basketball: your celebration is TODAY at lunch in Mrs, Sheets room, not Thursday, as was announced yesterday.

Tuesday, Feb 18th

Tuesday, Feb 18th

Attention 8th grade boys basketball teammates. There will be a celebration during lunch on Thursday in Mr. Marshall's room during 8th grade lunch! Bring $3 and if you haven't already turned in your uniform, bring that as well (washed please). See you Thursday!

Seventh grade boys basketball our Celebration will be in Ms. Sheets room. Please bring your jersey to turn in.

SAGA will meet this Wednesday after school in Mrs Keirns’s room.

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

Friday, February 14th

Friday, February 14th

Hey all you wannabe Ballers, Hoops 4 Heart is coming this month on February 20th, after school! Listen for announcements at lunch! Only Captains for each team need to pick up their Team packet, and enough parent permission slips for each member on your team. Team Captains, the team packet and parent permission slips for each member are located inside the attendance office near the back wall. Remember you must have a co-ed team with a minimum of 3 players on the team, and a maximum of 5 players. Team entry fee is $40 per team. Deadline for all of your paperwork is next Tuesday, February 18th, so let's get those teams together, get that paperwork in, and get ready for a slamming good time!

Thursday, Feb 13th

Thursday, Feb 13th

The 7th-grade boys basketball teams ended their season last night at Goddard closing out their undefeated season for A, B, AND C teams! Leading scorers for A team were Miles McMonigle. Ryan Pramenko, Carson David and Andrew Smart. Contributing points and great defense was KK Lyons and Anthony Clouatre.
B Team brought home a win with Graham Reed leading the way with TWELVE points for the team. Also, scoring was Matthew Dollaghans, Jordan Fredricks, Gage Glover, Ryder Bagley, Connor Baclawski, Nico Pullas, Hogan David and Ari Ruvalcaba. Great defense was played by Liam Gilbert and Cal Wolf.
Wrapping up our final win for the night, C Team had several athletes with points on the scoreboard including Emmett Sonnefeld with twelve points, Lucas Scott, Declan Kennedy, Danial Ballas, Ryder Meale, JC Robinson, Aiden Schifl, and Noah Johns! Jackson Sandoval, Kellen Metsker and Xander Galvin had great assists and rebounds throughout the game. Nice job PUMAS! Your coaches are VERY PROUD of you! Our celebration spaghetti lunch will be next Wednesday. Please remember to return your jerseys to Coach Gaston or Coach Sheets.

Attention all students and staff! Sign Language Club will meet again this semester on Thursdays after school. Everyone is welcome. Our first meeting is this TODAY in room 3020. We hope to see you there!

Wednesday, Feb 12th

Wednesday, Feb 12th

Good luck to our 7th grade boys basketball teams as they travel to Goddard after school today for their last games of the season! B team will play first, then A team, and then C team. Meet in the gym right after school ready to board the bus.

Good Morning MathCounts members. MathCounts has been cancelled today. Our next meeting will be next Thursday morning.

SAGA will meet after school TODAY in Ms Keirn’s room. See you there!

Attention all students and staff! Sign Language Club will meet again this semester on Thursdays after school. Everyone is welcome. Our first meeting is this TOMORROW in room 3020. We hope to see you there!


Tuesday, Feb 11th

Tuesday, Feb 11th

Attention NJHS students. Our next meeting is TOMORROW, February 12th in the Media Center. See Google Classroom for details.

SAGA will meet after school TOMORROW in Ms Keirn’s room. See you there!

Attention all students and staff! Sign Language Club will meet again this semester on Thursdays after school. Everyone is welcome. Our first meeting is this Thursday in room 3020. We hope to see you there!

Congratulations to the Boys 8th grade basketball teams for sweeping their games on Saturday! The C team won 21 to 11 in the 3rd place finals game, with Donovan Stivers and Xander Barker each scoring 5 points. The B team made it to the championship game, and despite losing to Newton both times in the regular season, won 33 to 25 Saturday afternoon. Thomas Sweetman dominated the boards with 10 rebounds and 9 points, and Antonio Wadsworth added 8 points with 2 three-pointers. The A team also made it to the championship game and faced Newton, a team they hadn't beaten in the regular season either. But the A team dominated on Saturday, doubling up Newton's points, 58 to 29! Brady Bergstrom scored 15 points and Luke Nierling scored 12 in the Puma's fantastic end to their successful season. Congratulations champs!




Monday, Feb 10th

Monday, Feb 10th

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!

February is "Friends" month. Last week we played the "Best Friends"game at lunch, you heard about how to fill out your golden slip for why your friend is a great friend, and now you have the opportunity to play Ball with a group of your friends for a great cause!
Hey all you wannabe Ballers, Hoops 4 Heart is coming this month on February 20th, after school! Listen for announcements at lunch! Only Captains for each team need to pick up their Team packet, and enough parent permission slips for each member on your team.

Team Captains: the team packet and parent permission slips for each member are located inside the attendance office near the back wall. Remember you must have a co-ed team with a minimum of 3 players on the team, and a maximum of 5 players. Team entry fee is $40 per team. Deadline for all of your paperwork is Tuesday, February 18th, so let's get those teams together, get that paperwork in, and get ready for a slamming good time!

Attention NJHS students. Our next meeting is THIS WEDNESDAY, February 12th in the Media Center. See Google Classroom for details.

SAGA will meet after school this Wednesday in Ms Keirn’s room. See you there!

Attention all students and staff! Sign Language Club will meet again this semester on Thursdays after school. Everyone is welcome. Our first meeting is this Thursday in room 3020. We hope to see you there!

Thursday, Feb 6th

Thursday, Feb 6th

Come support our 8th grade boys basketball teams today as they take on Euclid in the semifinals of our district tournament. Let's fill the stands!

February is "Friends" month. You’ve heard about how to fill out your golden slip for why your friend is a great friend and now you have the opportunity to play Ball with a group of your friends for a great cause!
Hey all you wannabe Ballers - Hoops 4 Heart is coming this month on February 20th, after school! Listen for announcements at lunch! Only Captains for each team need to pick up their Team packet, and enough parent permission slips for each member on your team. Team Captains, the team packet and parent permission slips for each member are located inside the attendance office near the back wall. Remember you must have a co-ed team with a minimum of 3 players on the team, and a maximum of 5 players and the team entry fee is $40 per team. Deadline for all of your paperwork is Tuesday, February 18th, so let's get those teams together, get that paperwork in, and get ready for a slamming good time!

Attention 7th grade girls. Did you miss the Girls Exploring STEM information meeting? If so visit Mrs. Gaston in Room 1211 for more information. Final opportunity to apply is TOMORROW, Friday, February 7th.

Attention all 8th grade students attending Arapahoe High School next year -- the AHS 9th grade honors assessment information packets are now available in the Counseling office.

The 7th grade boys basketball teams maintained their undefeated streak yesterday again Euclid. Leading scorers for A team were Miles McMonigle. Ryan Pramenko and Andrew Smart. Contributing points and great defense was Gredyen Wandrey, Brady Seyers, KK Lyons and Anthony Clouatre. B Team brought home a win with points from Jordan Fredricks, Graham Reed, Gage GLover, Sebastian Hein, Cal Wolf and Ryder Bagley. Wrapping up our final win C Team had several athletes with points on the score board including Jackson Sandoval, Lucas Scott, Declan Kennedy, Danial Ballas, Ryder Meale, Xander Galvin and Noah Johns! Nice job PUMAS! Your coaches are VERY PROUD of you!
Wednesday, Feb 5th

Good luck to our 7th grade boys basketball team as they travel to Euclid to face the Falcons today.

February is "Friends" month. Yesterday we played the "Best Friends"game at lunch, you heard about how to fill out your golden slip for why your friend is a great friend, and now you have the opportunity to play Ball with a group of your friends for a great cause!

Hey all you wannabe Ballers, Hoops 4 Heart is coming this month on February 20th, after school! Listen for announcements at lunch! Only Captains for each team need to pick up their Team packet, and enough parent permission slips for each member on your team. Team Captains - the team packet and parent permission slips for each member are located inside the attendance office near the back wall. Remember you must have a co-ed team with a minimum of 3 players on the team, and a maximum of 5 players. Team entry fee is $40 per team. Deadline for all of your paperwork is Tuesday, February 18th, so let's get those teams together, get that paperwork in, and get ready for a slamming good time!

Tuesday, Feb 4th

Tuesday, Feb 4th

Good luck to our 8th grade boys basketball C team as they enter the tournament semifinals at Euclid after school today!

February is Positive Friends Month for Sources of Strength. Has someone been a good friend to you? Do you want to recognize them for helping you in some way? Maybe they helped you pick up books that you dropped in the hall. Maybe they invited you to join their lunch table. Maybe they helped you get caught up in class after you were sick. All Powell teachers and staff have gold-colored Positive Friend forms in their classrooms, offices, etc. for you to use. There will also be forms available at lunch. Any time you experience someone being a Positive Friend, you can fill out a form recognizing that person. Forms can be turned into the grade level boxes each day in the lunchroom. Every Friday at lunch, we will hold a drawing for 4 students at each grade level. These students will win a cool leather bracelet with a motivational quote on it. Join the campaign and be a Positive Friend!

The cast list for the spring play will be posted after school today outside of Mr. Kelley's room (1039) and Mrs. Hayes' room (3048). Thanks again to all of those who tried out--while not everyone received a part, the decision was incredibly tough! Rehearsals start after school TOMORROW (Wed, 2/5) from 4-5 in Mr. Kelley's room, so make sure you have arrangements made!

Monday, Feb 3rd

Monday, Feb 3rd

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!

Sign Language club is canceled for today.

Thank you to everyone who came out last week to audition for the spring play! The cast list will be posted tomorrow after school outside of Mr. Kelley's room and Mrs. Hayes' room--if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to Mr. Kelley.

Congratulations to the students who represented Powell at the local MathCounts competition at DU this past weekend: 8th grader Carson Troupe, 7th graders Justin Reisacher, Michael Purfield and Sean Yilmaz and 6th Grader David Reck. Though it was a tough competition, they showed great improvement and worked hard. The Powell team also won a prize for the best t-shirts at the event. Way to go Pumas!

And now an announcement from Sources of Strength...