Monday, Jan 31st

Monday, Jan 31st


Student Council we will not have our meeting this Wednesday due to a scheduling conflict with another club. We will move our meeting to next Wednesday, February 9th.

Friday, Jan 28th

Friday, Jan 28th


The TSA Club is seeking the entire school's help! In February, at our State TSA Competition, we have the opportunity to help the Ronald McDonald House to raise money for sick children and their families. Powell wants to be recognized as the school to contribute the most. Please bring in the tabs from pop cans between now and February 23rd! Collect tabs in a medium-size zip lock bag and deliver them to Mrs. Gaston in Room 1210. Each full zip lock bag will earn CORE cards to the individual that donates. Start collecting now!


Yesterday your 8th-grade boys basketball team took on Newton. With outstanding confidence, A team won 35-29. Kinnan Helm and Malachi Stone ran their team to victory with unstoppable shots and force.
After a hard fight, the B team unfortunately lost. However, there was nothing short of strong sportsmanship as Hamzah Ilway, Emiliano Zarazua, and James Donahue ran the court and kept their team coming back for more.
Your C team went out with amazing hustle and took a strong win making them 4 in 0! 33-30 Powell! Logan Wyatt was our top scorer with Sam Moorhead being the man to beat defensively.
Way to go boys! Your coaches are so proud of you!

Thursday, Jan 27th



Thursday, Jan 27th


Hey Pumas! Show up and cheer on our 8th-grade boy's basketball teams as they welcome Newton after school today.


The TSA Club is seeking the entire school's help! In February, at our State TSA Competition, we have the opportunity to help the Ronald McDonald House to raise money for sick children and their families. Powell wants to be recognized as the school to contribute the most. Please bring in the tabs from pop cans between now and February 23rd! Collect tabs in a medium-size zip lock bag and deliver them to Mrs. Gaston in Room 1210. Each full zip lock bag will earn CORE cards to the individual that donates. Start collecting now!


Yesterday was the first game for the 7th-grade boy's basketball teams as the Newton Knights came to Powell. The A team fought well, led by Cooper Matney's excellent point guard work, some strong drives to the basket by Liam Folk, and defensive stops by Fletch Farley. Even with solid play by the Pumas though, the Knights came out on top.
The B team also had a tough game. The team was able to make some solid passes and moved the ball up and down the court. Some highlights include Ben Dehan's gutsy defense, David Pierce's strong rebounding and presence in the paint, and Sawyer Gostenick's three-pointer late in the game.
The C team learned a lot in their first game as well. Some standouts included Armani Gonzales' hustle and fast breaks, Alex Diggin's ball screens and smart passes, and Tommy Hildahl's rebounding.
All levels played hard, worked on their communication, furthered their skills, and the coaches are proud of you. We are also grateful for all of the Puma family and friends who came out to support the team. Our next game will be Wednesday at Euclid so please come and watch as we take on the Falcons.

Wednesday, Jan 26th

Wednesday, Jan 26th

Come support our 7th grade boys basketball teams as they welcome the Newton Knights today after school. See you there!

The TSA Club is seeking the entire school's help! In February, at our State TSA Competition, we have the opportunity to help the Ronald McDonald House to raise money for sick children and their families. Powell wants to be recognized as the school to contribute the most. Please bring in the tabs from pop cans between now and February 23rd! Collect tabs in a medium-size zip lock bag and deliver them to Mrs. Gaston in Room 1210. Each full zip lock bag will earn CORE cards to the individual that donates. Start collecting now!

MathCounts will meet today after school in Mrs. Dondelinger's room. We are looking for one more member to complete our Powell team for our competition next month. Even if you are unable to make the weekly meetings, come see Mrs. Dondelinger in room 3044 if you are interested.

Attention NJHS students - your next meeting will be next Wednesday, February 2nd at 9:30 am. See you then.

Tuesday, Jan 25th

Tuesday, Jan 25th

Come support our 8th-grade boy's basketball team as they welcome Options after school today for an early-season rematch.

This is a reminder that Chess Club is canceled today due to a schedule conflict. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 2.

The TSA Club is seeking the entire school's help! In February, at our State TSA Competition, we have the opportunity to help the Ronald McDonald House to raise money for sick children and their families. Powell wants to be recognized as the school to contribute the most. Please bring in the tabs from pop cans between now and February 23rd! Collect tabs in a medium-size zip lock bag and deliver them to Mrs. Gaston in Room 1210. Each full zip lock bag will earn CORE cards to the individual that donates. Start collecting now!

Monday, Jan 24th

Monday, Jan 24th

This is a reminder to all 6th graders who'd like to play basketball this year at Powell. Your first practice is today after school in the main gym.

Attention all chess players. Due to a schedule conflict, tomorrow's meeting of the Chess Club is canceled. Again, there is no chess club meeting tomorrow.

Magic: The Gathering Club will meet after school today in room 1068. Please make sure you have a way home when the competition ends at 5:00. See Mrs. Blake with any questions.

The TSA Club is seeking the entire school's help! In February, at our State TSA Competition, we have the opportunity to help the Ronald McDonald House to raise money for sick children and their families. Powell wants to be recognized as the school to contribute the most. Please bring in the tabs from pop cans between now and February 23rd! Collect tabs in a medium-size zip lock bag and deliver them to Mrs. Gaston in Room 1210. Each full zip lock bag will earn CORE cards to the individual that donates. Start collecting now!

Friday, Jan 21st

Friday, Jan 21st

Attention all 6th graders interested in playing basketball. Your co-ed season begins Monday, January 24. Show up in the gym after school on Monday ready to play!

Magic: The Gathering Club will meet after school from 3:50-5:00 on Monday, January 24, in room 1068. All are welcome regardless of experience. Decide your strategy, set your deck, and join us for some fun competition! Contact Mrs. Blake with any questions.

Thursday, Jan 20th

Thursday, Jan 20th

Attention all 6th graders interested in playing basketball. Your co-ed season begins Monday, January 24. Show up in the gym after school on Monday ready to play!

Magic: The Gathering Club will meet after school from 3:50-5:00 on Monday, January 24, in room 1068. All are welcome regardless of experience. Decide your strategy, set your deck, and join us for some fun competition! Contact Mrs. Blake with any questions.

Wednesday, Jan 19th

Wednesday, Jan 19th


Last night your 8th grade boys basketball team took on Goddard for a second time. Trajan Frasier and Henry Scott put up an undeniable defense. After a hard fight, A team unfortunately lost. However, the B and C team made an incredible comeback! Owen Heider-Lawrence was our lead scorer with 11 points and incredible hustle. Sam Moorhead alongside Andrew Junge worked incredibly hard to keep the Pumas on top. We walked away with 2 wins!
A special shoutout to our own, Mr. Chavers, for suiting up as a ref so we could make game day happen. Way to go boys!


MathCounts today has been canceled. Check Google classroom for more information.

Tuesday, Jan 18th

Tuesday, Jan 18th


Good luck to our 8th grade boys basketball team today as they travel to Goddard to face the Vikings.
Players: Goddard now has a C team which means you will be playing an A, B, and C game today at Goddard. Please meet in the gym immediately after school. Contact Coach Eilert or Massie if you are unable to make it. Let's go Pumas!

Student council will meet tomorrow morning at 9:15 am in room 3040.

Friday, Jan 14th



Friday, Jan 14th

The Powell Art Club will be starting back up next week!
Art Club is an after-school activity that provides materials, instruction, and support for those students who are seeking a creative outlet in addition to their academic schedule.
Art Club will continue to meet on Wednesday beginning January 19th.
If you are interested in becoming a member, please bring $30.00 to Ms. Masek-Etchells, or Mrs. Erickson by the first meeting to ensure your place in the club.
We will see you there!

Last night the 8th-grade boys took on Options. Gabe Nix held the team together as our leading scorer. With great hustle and perseverance, we took the game with an unforgettable shot to end a tie by Cayden Comstock. A Powell win! Great job boys!

Thursday, Jan 13th



Thursday, Jan 13th


Let's go, Pumas! Come cheer on our 8th grade boys basketball team as they welcome Options after school today.
The Powell Art Club will be starting back up next week!
Art Club is an after-school activity that provides materials, instruction, and support for those students who are seeking a creative outlet in addition to their academic schedule.
Art Club will continue to meet on Wednesday beginning January 19th.
If you are interested in becoming a member, please bring $30.00 to Ms. Masek-Etchells, or Mrs. Erickson by the first meeting to ensure your place in the club.
We will see you there!


Attention 8th grade Boys Basketball members: We will be having an additional practice tomorrow morning (Friday, January 14th) from 8:00-8:45 AM in the gym.
Please make sure you come on time to the practice or contact Mr. Eilert today with the reason you are not able to attend.

Wednesday, Jan 12th

Wednesday, Jan 12th

The Powell Art Club will be starting back up next week!
Art Club is an after-school activity that provides materials, instruction, and support for those students who are seeking a creative outlet in addition to their academic schedule.
Art Club will continue to meet on Wednesday beginning January 19th.
If you are interested in becoming a member, please bring $30.00 to Ms. Masek-Etchells, or Mrs. Erickson by the first meeting to ensure your place in the club.
We will see you there!

Last night the 8th-grade boys took on Goddard and after a hard fight, we unfortunately lost. However, special recognition to Nick Parker and James Donahue for their incredible hustle and presence on the court. Get ready because Tuesday will be time for our comeback as we play them again at Goddard. Go Pumas!

Tuesday, Jan 11th

Tuesday, Jan 11th


Hey there Pumas. Your 8th grade boys basketball team hosts Goddard after school today. Let's fill the gym and show your support!


The Powell Art Club will be starting back up next week!
Art Club is an after-school activity that provides materials, instruction, and support for those students who are seeking a creative outlet in addition to their academic schedule.
Art Club will continue to meet on Wednesday beginning January 19th.
If you are interested in becoming a member, please bring $30.00 to Ms. Masek-Etchells, or Mrs. Erickson by the first meeting to ensure your place in the club.
We will see you there!

 

Monday, Jan 10th

Monday, Jan 10th


Magic The Gathering Club will not be meeting today after school. Our first meeting of the semester will be Monday, January 24th. Please see Mrs. Blake, if you have any questions and check the Powell website for an updated list of meeting dates.

Friday, Jan 7th

Friday, Jan 7th

Magic The Gathering Club - Due to a scheduling conflict there have been some changes to our upcoming meeting dates. We will not meet next Monday, January 10th. Our first meeting of this semester will be Monday, January 24th. Please see Mrs. Blake, if you have any questions and check the Powell website for an updated list of meeting dates.

Congratulations to two of our 6th grade Pumas who have had their poems accepted for publishing with Creative Communication. Grant Brandberg's poem "Magpie" and Kaveri Nagpal Nagpal's poem "Yin & Yang" will be published in the next poetic power anthology. Way to go, Pumas!

If you would like to enter the next Creative Communication poetry contest, the deadline is April 7th. Please see Mrs. Jordan with questions.

Thursday, Jan 6th



Thursday, Jan 6th


Have you ever wanted to know more about the world around you? Do you have a unique skill of answering trivia questions without really knowing how you know the things you know? Do you like the connection between geography, culture, and science? Are you just wanting to join a fun club at Powell? Then please come join the fun for GeoClub in room 3058 on most Thursdays, starting this Thursday, Jan. 6 after school.


Magic The Gathering Club - Due to a scheduling conflict there have been some changes to our upcoming meeting dates. We will not meet next Monday, January 10th. Our first meeting of this semester will be Monday, January 24th. Please see Mrs. Blake, if you have any questions and check the Powell website for an updated list of meeting dates.


Congratulations to two of our 6th grade Pumas who have had their poems accepted for publishing with Creative Communication. Grant Brandberg's poem "Magpie" and Kaveri Nagpal Nagpal's poem "Yin & Yang" will be published in the next poetic power anthology. Way to go, Pumas!
If you would like to enter the next Creative Communication poetry contest, the deadline is April 7th. Please see Mrs. Jordan with questions.

Wednesday, Jan 5th

 Wednesday, Jan 5th

Have you ever wanted to know more about the world around you?  Do you have a unique skill of answering trivia questions without really knowing how you know the things you know?  Do you like the connection between geography, culture, and science?  Are you just wanting to join a fun club at Powell?  Then please come join the fun for GeoClub in room 3058 on most Thursdays, starting this Thursday, Jan. 6 after school.  


MathCounts will meet TODAY after school in Mrs. Donda's room.  We only have a handful of meetings left until the competition!


Congratulations to Taylor Karsten as Powell's winner of the Sertoma Club's Freedom Essay Contest! Taylor's "What Freedom Means to Me" essay was selected from over 25 submissions by Powell 8th grade students, and she and her work will be honored at the Freedom Week awards banquet in February at the Pinehurst Country Club. Well done, Taylor!


Tuesday, Jan 4th

Tuesday, Jan 4th


Have you ever wanted to know more about the world around you? Do you have a unique skill of answering trivia questions without really knowing how you know the things you know? Do you like the connection between geography, culture, and science? Are you just wanting to join a fun club at Powell? Then please come join the fun for GeoClub in room 3058 on most Thursdays, starting this Thursday, Jan. 6 after school.


Attention NJHS students - your next meeting is TOMORROW at 9:30 am in Mrs. Donda's room. Please be on time and bring your documents for hours if you have not yet turned them in from last quarter.



MathCounts will meet TOMORROW after school in Mrs. Donda's room. We only have a handful of meetings left until the competition!


8th-grade boys basketball: Welcome back! We have practice after school today and Thursday. Please do not forget to bring your paperwork so you can participate in our first game next week. See Coach Eilert if you have any questions.


Congratulations to Taylor Karsten as Powell's winner of the Sertoma Club's Freedom Essay Contest! Taylor's "What Freedom Means to Me" essay was selected from over 25 submissions by Powell 8th grade students, and she and her work will be honored at the Freedom Week awards banquet in February at the Pinehurst Country Club. Well done, Taylor!