Friday, September 30th

 Friday, September 30th


Pumas, it is that time of year, time for the Puma Prowl! The 24th annual fun run is next Wednesday, Oct 5th from 4 - 5 pm. Come run with your friends and/or family on the 1.2 mile course around Puma Park and finish with a fun raffle for your chance to win some great prizes! There is no need to sign up, just show up next Wednesday on the upper field and get ready to run!! See you there!


8th Grade NJHS Applications are due TODAY.  Please drop them off in Room 3044 and make sure you have TWO parent signatures, all forms filled out and $20 included in your application.  Remember there are no exceptions for late applications.

 

Teachers - if you have any blue recommendation forms remaining in your rooms, please get them completed and in Mrs. Donda's mailbox by the end of the day as well.

 

Did you participate in the Math Olympiad in elementary school? Are you interested in challenging yourself with your math understanding and learning problem-solving shortcuts? Would you like to compete against middle school students from other local districts? Come join Powell's MathCounts club starting next week on Tuesday, October 4th in Mrs. Donda's room (3044).  Join us from 4 - 5 pm for an informational meeting about what MathCounts is and how you can participate.  All grade levels are welcome.


Thursday, September 29th

Thursday, September 29th


Pumas, it is that time of year, time for the Puma Prowl! The 24th annual fun run will be next Wednesday, Oct 5th from 4 - 5 pm. Come run with your friends and/or family on the 1.2 mile course around Puma Park and finish with a fun raffle for your chance to win some great prizes! There is no need to sign up, just show up next Wednesday on the upper field and get ready to run!! See you there!

Wednesday, September 27th

Wednesday, September 27th

Pumas, it is that time of year, time for the Puma Prowl! The 24th annual fun run will be next Wednesday, Oct 5th from 4 - 5 pm. Come run with your friends and/or family on the 1.2 mile course around Puma Park and finish with a fun raffle for your chance to win some great prizes! There is no need to sign up, just show up next Wednesday on the upper field and get ready to run!! See you there!

Yesterday 8th-grade girls' track finished their season UNDEFEATED! Our Powel ladies crushed Newton 75 to 40, placing 1st nine out of thirteen events! Some highlights include Reagan Ferrigno dominating the track by placing 2nd in the 100m, the 200m dash, AND the Medley Relay, also anchoring our 1st place 4x100 relay. Jordan St Martin eagerly committed to all three of our relays earning our team 7 points as well as a third-place finish in the high jump. Jaya White had a killer meet with several sprints and a high jump that earned the team 11 points. It was a great day and a great way to end our undefeated season. Wish these ladies luck in Districts next week!

Tuesday, September 26th

Tuesday, September 26th

Come support our 8th grade track team today after school as they host the Newton Knights in their last meet before the district championship. Be there!

7th grade track had their last meet of the season yesterday against Newton. It was a close match. Grace Murphy and Dylan Blaha were fierce competitors in their events. Maddie Pepe had her personal best and took first in the mile and the 400 meter. Harriet Jewel took first in the High Jump and Naomi Davis took first in the Long Jump. Lincoln Chandler took first in the 400 meter by over 11 seconds. The relay teams that included AJ Ceriani, Reid Hanna, Gabe Mendoza, Weston Tjemeland and Miles Upah ran competitively all season. Congratulations to all the 7th grade track athletes for an amazing season.

Pumas, it is that time of year, time for the Puma Prowl! The 24th annual fun run will be next Wednesday, Oct 5th from 4 - 5 pm. Come run with your friends and/or family on the 1.2 mile course around Puma Park and finish with a fun raffle for your chance to win some great prizes! There is no need to sign up, just show up next Wednesday on the upper field and get ready to run!! See you there!


Ellen Ochoa
Born in Los Angeles and raised in La Mesa, California, Ellen Ochoa, PhD, was the first Hispanic woman in space. After earning her doctorate in engineering from Stanford University, Ochoa joined NASA in 1988 as a research engineer and was selected to be an astronaut in 1990. Her first mission in space was aboard the shuttle Discovery in 1993. She went on to serve three more missions, spending almost 1,000 hours in orbit. Ochoa was the 11th director of the Johnson Space Center and the center’s first Hispanic director. Her historic firsts put her in great company with other pioneering women who changed the world.

Monday, September 26th

Monday, September 26th

Hey Students, Do you need a quiet place to come and get your homework done? How about a place to come and get yourself organized for the week? Well, Homework Club is the place for you! Starting TODAY, and running Mondays and Wednesdays throughout the year from 4 -5, Homework Club will be open and running in the media center. So come and get that nagging homework done so that you can enjoy the rest of your evening stress and homework free!

Come support our 7th-grade track team today as they welcome the Newton Knights for their second meet of the season! Let’s Go Pumas!

Friday, September 23rd

Friday, September 23rd

Hey Students, Do you need a quiet place to come and get your homework done? How about a place to come and get yourself organized for the week? Well, Homework Club is the place for you! Starting Monday, Sept 26th, and running Mondays and Wednesdays throughout the year from 4 -5, Homework Club will be open and running in the media center. So come and get that nagging homework done so that you can enjoy the rest of your evening stress and homework free!


Thank you to everyone who came out to Kickin’ it Old School! The competition was strong. The tutu warriors and the frogs battled it out in the end but ultimately, the tutu warriors took the championship winning title. This even was truly one to remember. Thank you to the PBIS team for working hard to make this event happen! Go Pumas!

Thursday, September 22nd

Thursday, September 22nd


Today’s the day! Only the best day of the year, Kickin’ it Old School is finally here! Please come join us out on the fields from 4-6pm and purchase an incredible churro ice cream sundae, burgers, hot dogs and refreshing beverages. This is a day everyone will be talking about and we want you to be there! Game on!


Congratulations to the following student council officers: Co-Presidents Eleanor Reed and Casey Jervis, Vice President- Everette Blackburn, Secretary- Dani Girourad, Treasurer- Cam Carnes and special events coordinator Grant Brandberg. Our next student council meeting will be held on October 5th. See you then.


For Hispanic Heritage Month today, we will observe the very influential actress, Rita Moreno:
Rita Moreno has been a household name for decades, ever since she captivated audiences with her fierce portrayal of Anita in 1961’s West Side Story. Moreno would go on to cement her name in history by winning the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for the role, becoming the first-ever Hispanic American woman to win an Academy Award.
Born Rosa Alverio on December 11, 1931 in Humacao, Puerto Rico, the actress later changed her last name to match her stepfather’s after she immigrated to New York City with her mom in 1936. Moreno made her Broadway debut in Skydrift at age 13, with her career taking off after that.
The pioneering actress went on to star in dozens of film, TV and stage shows through her decades-long career. She became only the third person ever to achieve the coveted EGOT, winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award by 1977. In 2019, she added a P to the achievement with a Peabody Award, one of only three performers to accomplish this feat.
Rita Moreno, one of several influential Hispanic Americans that we celebrate today, during Hispanic Heritage Month.


Hey Students, Do you need a quiet place to come and get your homework done? How about a place to come and get yourself organized for the week? Well, Homework Club is the place for you! Starting Monday, Sept 26th, and running Mondays and Wednesdays throughout the year from 4 -5, Homework Club will be open and running in the media center. So come and get that nagging homework done so that you can enjoy the rest of your evening stress and homework free!

Wednesday, September 21st

Wednesday, September 21st

Tomorrow we will find out who our Kickin’ it Old School championship winners will be. Please come out to support all our teams while enjoying yummy hot dogs, burgers, churros and ice cream from our amazing food trucks! Invite your family and friends and make it a night to remember! We can’t wait to see you there!


Attention 8th Graders:

If you received an invitation letter on Monday for the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) and are thinking about applying, please plan to attend the mandatory meeting TODAY at lunch in the media center. This meeting will take the whole lunch period, so bring your lunch with you. Please see Mrs. Donda with any questions.


Attention sports fans, we had our third 8th grade track meet of the season last night at Euclid, and we did very well. Unfortunately, we do not yet know the formal results, so please be patient. We will announce and celebrate our great athletes as soon as we have the data.

Tuesday, September 20th

Tuesday, September 20th

Student Council will be meeting this TOMORROW at 9:15 in room 3040. See you then.

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.

7th-grade track had their second meet of the year against Goddard and came away with the win for both boy's and girl's teams. Some stand-out athletes include the girl's medley relay team of Sa'Rya Stone, Harriet Jewell, Grace Erickson, and Olivia Orley. Sami Bell ran her personal best in the mile. The boys 4X100 relay team of Adam Thurmond, Zeke Eichman, Kallen Baird, and Caden Luther did an outstanding job as well as the relay team including Shaun McNatt, Weston Sprague, Caden Muller, and Ethan Hunt. Cam Carnes shaved 17 seconds off of his mile run for his personal best of the season. Come out and support the 7th-grade team as they take on Newton next Monday here at Powell.

Monday, September 19th

Monday, September 19th


Student Council will be meeting this Wednesday at 9:15 in room 3040. See you then.

8th Graders:
If you are interested in visiting AHS make sure to sign up for a Shadow Day for the Class of 2027!
Visit the Incoming Freshman Page of the AHS website to sign up for a time.

Do you like Comic Books? Do you like to draw or write stories? Have you ever thought of creating your own comic book or cartoon? This is your chance! The Comic Book Club will have the opportunity to learn from the cartoonist, Rich Moyer, the author of the graphic novel books Ham Helsing #1Vampire Hunter and Ham Helsing #2 Monster Hunter. Join Comic Book Club to discover or develop your creative voice - our first meeting is TODAY in room 1064!

The SAGA club will be having its first meeting this Wednesday, Sept 21st from 4 to 5 pm in room 3063, and all Pumas are welcome. If you have any questions please see Mr. Teruel. WE hope to see you there!

Friday, September 16th



Friday, September 16th

Have you turned in your team kickball packet to Mrs. Durbin yet? Be sure to get your packet in before the end of the day. Next week, it’s time to show off all your team has to offer for the biggest competition of the year at Kickin’ it Old School. Can’t wait to see you there!


8th Graders:
If you are interested in visiting AHS make sure to sign up for a Shadow Day for the Class of 2027!
Visit the Incoming Freshman Page of the AHS website to sign up for a time.


Do you like Comic Books? Do you like to draw or write stories? Have you ever thought of creating your own comic book or cartoon? This is your chance! The Comic Book Club will have the opportunity to learn from the cartoonist, Rich Moyer, the author of the graphic novel books Ham Helsing #1Vampire Hunter and Ham Helsing #2 Monster Hunter. Join Comic Book Club to discover or develop your creative voice - our first meeting is Monday in room 1064!


Good morning, Pumas! The SAGA club will be having its first meeting next Wednesday, Sept 21st from 4 to 5 pm. SAGA stands for sexuality and gender alliance. The club is dedicated to promoting an inclusive community for LGBTQ+ identifying students and allies so all Pumas are welcome to come next Wednesday to Room 3063. Thanks and remember, today is a beautiful day!

Thursday, September 15th

Thursday, September 15th

Kickin’ it Old School is NEXT Thursday! Be sure to have your packet completed, signed, and turned back in to Mrs. Durbin as soon as possible in order to ensure a spot on the field. It’s almost GAME TIME!


8th Graders:
If you are interested in visiting AHS make sure to sign up for a Shadow Day for the Class of 2027!
Visit the Incoming Freshman Page of the AHS website to sign up for a time.


Do you like Comic Books? Do you like to draw or write stories? Have you ever thought of creating your own comic book or cartoon? This is your chance! The Comic Book Club will have the opportunity to learn from the cartoonist, Rich Moyer, the author of the graphic novel books Ham Helsing #1Vampire Hunter and Ham Helsing #2 Monster Hunter. Join Comic Book Club to discover or develop your creative voice - our first meeting is Monday in room 1064!

Wednesday, September 14th

Wednesday, September 14th


Your 8th Grade Boys Track Team won a solid victory yesterday over a talented Goddard Viking squad. The weather was fabulous and we had many wonderful fans cheering us on. Cooper Matney had a fine day and placed in High Jump, Hurdles, and the 4 x 200. Jackson Waller placed first in the 400, first in the 4 x 100, and first in the Medley Relay. And as you heard... our relay teams looked great!
The real highlight of the meet was the 1600 though. Our new, all-time track mile record was broken again, twice! Liam Folk won with a new all-time best 5:14 and Maddox Mangers beat his previous record with a 5:18.
Wow, what a great meet!

Kickin’ it Old School is NEXT Thursday! Be sure to have your packet completed, signed, and turned back in to Mrs. Durbin as soon as possible in order to ensure a spot on the field. It’s almost GAME TIME!

TODAY is this year’s first Dining for Dollars and it is happening at Modern Market Eatery. When you Order online and pick it up at the SouthGlenn location Mod Market will donate 33% back to Powell. Make sure you use the code giveback033.

8th Graders:
If you are interested in visiting AHS make sure to sign up for a Shadow Day for the Class of 2027!
Visit the Incoming Freshman Page of the AHS website to sign up for a time.

Do you like Comic Books? Do you like to draw or write stories? Have you ever thought of creating your own comic book or cartoon? This is your chance! The Comic Book Club will have the opportunity to learn from the cartoonist, Rich Moyer, the author of the graphic novel books Ham Helsing #1Vampire Hunter and Ham Helsing #2 Monster Hunter. Join Comic Book Club to discover or develop your creative voice - our first meeting is Monday in room 1064!

Congratulations 8th Grade Girls' track for your second victory and for beating Goddard Middle School yesterday! It was a close meet, but we all could see how badly you wanted that win.
Some highlights include Kimsie DeNunzio taking first in the hurdles, and the 400 m dash, as well as third place in the 200 m! While Kenzie Luft anchored for us in the 4x200 and 4x100 m relays for two photo finishing wins! Everette Blackburn was a rockstar as they attempted all new field events, trying their best at something new. That's Puma Pride- pushing yourself to new heights and challenges!
That Puma Pride could not have shined brighter than in our own team manager, Emerson Sisler. She jumped into a race when one of our runners was hurt at the last second. Emerson, not prepared to run, borrowed her coach's shoes, grabbed the baton, and headed to the starting line without any hesitation. Just doing what needed to be done for the team. That was a great day to be a Puma!

Tuesday, September 13th

Tuesday, September 13th


7th track had their first meet against Euclid yesterday. Although we did not come away with the win for boys or girls, the team stepped up and were fierce competitors. Cuan Synman took first in the hurdles, the 200 Meter dash, and the discus. Caden Muller took first place in the mile and the 800-meter run. Grant Brandberg and Christian Flores placed in our field events. Maddie Pepe placed first in the hurdles and the 400-meter run. Sami Bell placed first in the 200-meter dash. Olivia Orley placed first in the shot put and Coco Kline placed first in the discus. Naomi Davis, and Kaydi Hayes-Brown also placed in our field events. Please come out and support 7th-grade track next Monday at Goddard.


September 22nd from 4-6 pm we will have our hot dogs grilling, ice cream scooping, and kickball kickin’ it Old School. Only the biggest event of the year and YOU are needed. Whether you are just joining us for our awesome food trucks or playing on a kickball team - you won’t want to miss it.


Come support our 8th-grade track team as they welcome the Goddard Vikings today after school. See you there!


Student council will be meeting this tomorrow, September 14th at 9:15 in the morning in room 3040 across from the office. See you then.


Tomorrow is this year’s first Dining for Dollars and it is happening at Modern Market Eatery. When you Order online and pick it up at the SouthGlenn location Mod Market will donate 33% back to Powell. Make sure you use the code giveback033.

Monday, September 12th

Monday, September 12th

September 22nd. Perhaps the biggest night of the year. Churros, chili cheese dogs and incredible competition. Grab your teams and a signup sheet to make it official for another chance to hold onto the championship title at Kickin’ it Old School. Once you have filled out your packet, return it to Mrs. Durbin as soon as possible.

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.

Student council will be meeting this Wednesday, September 14th at 9:15 in the morning in room 3040 across from the office. See you then.

Friday, September 9th

Friday, September 9th

Kickin’ it Old School is back and better than ever. September 22nd from 4-6pm. Have you picked up your team packet from Mrs. Durbin and turned it in yet? Do you have your staff member representative yet? Be sure to secure one quickly!


Attention Pumas,
Today is the first CORE card drawing of the year. Make sure to turn in any CORE cards you've received to the main office or in a teacher's room with a collection spot!

Thursday, September 8th

Thursday, September 8th


Did you miss the first TSA information meeting? It’s not too late to join. Information on the bulletin board near the Woods, Metals, and STEM room may be found.

Wednesday, September 7th



Wednesday, September 7th

If you are interested in joining Jazz Band this year at Powell, rehearsals begin on September 13th, and will be held every Tuesday morning from 8:00-8:45 am. If you play a woodwind or brass instrument, you can join with no need to audition. Just show up on the 13th! If you are interested in playing in the rhythm section, which includes keyboard and drumset, then please come to the rhythm section audition tomorrow, at 8:30 am in Mr. Eilert's room.

TSA will have its first information meeting TODAY after school in Room 1210. See you then!

"Your 8th Grade Boy's Track Team started their season off well last night, and we set the stage for a solid season. Unfortunately, we lost the meet by just five points, but we looked great overall. Special shout outs to Caleb Mirer for winning long jump with a 14'7" distance, and Trenton Smith winning high jump with a 5'2" jump. One final note: Maddox Mangers won the mile yesterday and set a ew school record with a time of 5:23. This record had stood since 2005! Well done Maddox!"

8th grade girls' track dominated Newton Knights yesterday winning 77 to 38. Some highlights include Gwen Jurbala crushing it in the mile, and helping the medley relay clinch first with her 400m performance as well. Braelyn Winn showed off her wheels in the girls 4 by 200m as she came from behind yet quickly got the Pumas way out front for the win. Girls placed first in every running event except 2. Elise Wandry leaped over her competition (literally) in the long jump with a PR of 12'10"! Despite the high heat, our girl's were cool under pressure, Proving Powell is a powerhouse on the track.

Tuesday, September 6th

Tuesday, September 6th


If you are interested in joining Jazz Band this year at Powell, rehearsals begin on September 13th, and will be held every Tuesday morning from 8:00-8:45 am. If you play a woodwind or brass instrument, you can join with no need to audition. Just show up on the 13th! If you are interested in playing in the rhythm section, which includes keyboard and drumset, then please come to the rhythm section audition this Thursday, at 8:30 am in Mr. Eilert's room.

Did you hear?! At our Annual Kickin’ it Old School kickball tournament The Devil Dog Grill and The Snowy Churro are back! You heard that right. Hot Dogs, Burgers, Churro Boats and Ice Cream Sundaes are on the menu. You won’t want to miss this.

If you are interested in joining Art Club, it begins this week. Come to the Art room after school on Wednesday ready to create!

Hey middle school boys! Tryouts for the Gold Crown Arapahoe Feeder Basketball teams are coming up on Sept 11th and 18th. If you’re interested in participating then pre-register online through the Arapahoe Boys Basketball Website.

Today is the first 8th grade home track meet of the season, so show up and cheer for our runners after school as they host the Newton Knights. 8th grade track team, remember to report to the main gym for your team photo before the meet!

Friday, September 2nd

Friday, September 2nd

If you are interested in joining Jazz Band this year at Powell, rehearsals begin on September 13th, and will be held every Tuesday morning from 8:00-8:45 am. If you play a woodwind or brass instrument, you can join with no need to audition. Just show up on the 13th! If you are interested in playing in the rhythm section, which includes keyboard and drumset, then please come to the rhythm section audition on Thursday, September 8th at 8:30 am in Mr. Eilert's room.

The Technology Student Association or TSA will be holding our first information meeting on Wednesday, Sept 7, at 4:50pm in room 1210. If you like to design, build, create and problem solve TSA may be just the group for you! Students prepare for competitive events in areas such as Comic book design, mousetrap cars, electronics, dragster design and fashion design. See you there!

If you are interested in joining Art Club, it begins next week. Come to the Art room after school on Wednesday ready to create!

Hey middle school boys! Tryouts for the Gold Crown Arapahoe Feeder Basketball teams are coming up on Sept 11th and 18th. If you’re interested in participating then pre-register online through the Arapahoe Boys Basketball Website.

The month of September is finally here…which only means one thing…It’s time for our annual Kickin’ it Old School kickball tournament to commemorate the fall season. Thursday, September 22 from 4-6pm. We can’t wait to see you there!

 

Thursday, September 1st



Thursday, September 1st

Hey there 6th graders. If you missed the start of your volleyball season yesterday, join us today! We will meet after school in the gym today between 4 and 5 to learn about and play some volleyball. Tell your friends!"

If you are interested in joining Jazz Band this year at Powell, rehearsals begin on September 13th, and will be held every Tuesday morning from 8:00-8:45 am. If you play a woodwind or brass instrument, you can join with no need to audition. Just show up on the 13th! If you are interested in playing in the rhythm section, which includes keyboard and drumset, then please come to the rhythm section audition on Thursday, September 8th at 8:30 am in Mr. Eilert's room.

The Technology Student Association or TSA will be holding our first information meeting on Wednesday, Sept 7, at 4:50pm in room 1210. If you like to design, build, create and problem solve TSA may be just the group for you! Students prepare for competitive events in areas such as Comic book design, mousetrap cars, electronics, dragster design and fashion design. See you there!

If you are interested in joining Art Club, it begins next week. Come to the Art room after school on Wednesday ready to create!

Hey middle school boys! Tryouts for the Gold Crown Arapahoe Feeder Basketball teams are coming up on Sept 11th and 18th. If you’re interested in participating then pre-register online through the Arapahoe Boys Basketball Website.