Friday, September 29th

Friday, September 29th

Attention all 8th grade girls interested in participating in basketball this year. Your season begins Tuesday, October 3. If you are interested in playing basketball at Powell this year, please meet your coaches after school in the gym on Tuesday, dressed and ready to play.

7th grade track athletes, please bring your clean uniform to Mrs Sheets room today at lunch time. We will be having our end of season celebrations.

Who’s ready to run like a Puma? You are! Be ready to go on Monday after school for the 26th annual Puma Prowl. We can’t wait to see you all. The race and raffle will be done in time for the activity bus, otherwise have your ride ready to pick you up by 5. Be there or be square!

The Technology Student Association or TSA will be holding our first information meeting for parents and students on Wednesday, October 4, after school 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, Leadership and fashion design.

Thursday, September 28th

Thursday, September 28th

Our eighth grade girls ran in their final track meet at the district tournament yesterday. In Field events, Coco Klein, and Kalyhea Jordan in discus. Maddie Peppe represented our team with the second place in the mile. Bringing points to the team in relays were Dylan Blaha, SaRya Stone, Josie, Winger, Grace Erickson, Grace Murphy, Rene Schell, Izzy Herndon and Livi Orley Our end of season party to present awards will take place on Wednesday, October 3 in room 1210 during 8th grade lunch. Please bring washed jerseys to our celebration.

YOUR 8th Grade Boys Track Team competed in the District Tournament yesterday afternoon and faced some talented athletes from Euclid, Goddard, and Newton. We were down to the wire on points and needed a strong final race from our relay teams in order to edge out Euclid for the trophy. I am therefore very proud to say that for the 5th season in a row, YOUR Boys Track team are again District Champions. Our relay teams finished in first AND second place, securing the victory. Congratulations to every member of the team on an amazing season! Coach Sprague will be organizing our end of season party as soon as our ribbons arrive. Also, coach Sprague would like to remind EVERY student that the Powell Wrestling season starts next Wednesday after school."

Due to the select parent/teacher conferences tonight, Thespian Troupe will meet NEXT Thursday, October 5. As we talked about before, NEXT Friday, October 6th is Arapahoe's performance of Romeo and Juliet. Our Thespian Troupe will be attending this show, so please join us.
Always visit the Call Board on the back of the stage for details of our upcoming events.

Pumas, have you told your family about the Prowl yet? What are you waiting for?! Write it in your planner right now and make it a date to get a run and some fun this coming Monday after school! It’s free and there are many prizes to be won. Oh ya, did I mention that the Top 3 winners in each grade & gender win a t-shirt and gift card? #1 Girl and #1 Boy overall, also get their name engraved on the everlasting Puma Prowl plaque. Get those running shoes ready & let’s get after it Pumas! See you all next Monday!

The Technology Student Association or TSA will be holding our first information meeting for parents and students on Wednesday, October 4, after school 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, Leadership and fashion design.

Wednesday, September 27th

Wednesday, September 27th

Let’s get ready to run! Our 8th grade track team will travel to the LPS stadium for the district championship today. If you haven’t seen them in action this season, now is your chance! Good luck, Pumas!

Attention Powell 6th and 7th graders. Have you ever wanted to go white water rafting or snorkeling in the Caribbean? Does trying new foods and meeting people from a foreign country sound exciting? What if you could do all those things and more in the Dominican Republic? Sra. Marshall is leading a trip to the Dominican Republic the summer of 2025 and you are invited! There is an informational meeting tonight in her classroom, room 3020 at 7:00. Stop by Mrs. Marshall's room for a flyer and more information. There are limited spaces on this trip and you won't want to miss out!

The Technology Student Association or TSA will be holding our first information meeting for parents and students on Wednesday, October 4, after school 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, Leadership and fashion design.

The Thespian Troupe is having our next meeting on October 5, that's next Thursday. Also make plans to join us at Arapahoe High School on October 6 to watch Romeo and Juliet.

Tuesday, September 26th

Tuesday, September 26th

Attention Powell 6th and 7th graders. Have you ever wanted to go white water rafting or snorkeling in the Caribbean? Does trying new foods and meeting people from a foreign country sound exciting? What if you could do all those things and more in the Dominican Republic? Sra. Marshall is leading a trip to the Dominican Republic the summer of 2025 and you are invited! There is an informational meeting tomorrow night in her classroom, room 3020 at 7:00. Stop by Mrs. Marshall's room for a flyer and more information.

The Puma Prowl is less than a week away! What is the Puma Prowl you say? Well, it's a 1.25 mile fun run that starts on the upper grass field that winds around Powell and Puma Park with a finish at the far end of the upper field! Not only is it a great workout, at the end you will be rewarded with a raffle ticket for a chance to win a gift card, candy or Gatorade! The late/activity bus will be there to take you home by the time the raffle is complete. Come join us and let's make this the biggest Prowl ever! Family is welcome to run or cheer you on, but only Powell students can enter the raffle! See you next Monday, Oct 2nd from 3:45-4:45!

The Technology Student Association or TSA will be holding our first information meeting for parents and students on Wednesday, October 4, after school 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, Leadership and fashion design.

7th grade track ran their last meet of the season against Newton yesterday afternoon. The ladies did an amazing job with first place finishes for Kendall Helm and Hamden Schweid. Also,the team would not be complete without the hard work and dedication of Addi Bow, Ezra Day, Sarah Martineau, Sylvie Peterson, London Mugleston, Hailey Crozier, Taya Jeffres and newcomer Reese Davis.

The gentlemen improved immensely over the 6 week season and won the meet. . Taking first place in their events included Grayson Ferrigno, Finley France, Joe Black, Jeffrey Amundson, Corbin Weil and Kaiden Brown. Grayson Ferrigno, Henry Turner and Braedan Longoria were true standouts for this meet. The boys could not have won without the immense talent of TJ Chavers, Paxton Cole, Gavin Doehler, and Sigman Garcia,

Your coaches are incredibly proud of all your hard work. We will be having our season celebration on Friday.

Monday, September 25th

Monday, September 25th

Come support our 7th grade track team today as they welcome the Newton Knights for their last meet of the season! Finish strong, Pumas!

Attention NJHS Students - your induction ceremony is on Tuesday, September 26th next week. Please attend a mandatory lunch meeting TODAY in Mrs. Donda's room to get all of the details you need for the event to run smoothly.

The Technology Student Association or TSA will be holding our first information meeting for parents and students on Wednesday, October 4, after school 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, Leadership and fashion design.

Friday, September 22nd

Friday, September 22nd

Do the Pumas know how to rock a Kickball Tournament or what?!! It was an amazing tournament with 19 teams sporting tough, cute and creative uniforms to add some flair! The Snow Monsters consisting of Mrs. Marshall, Cole Troupe, Nash McMonigle, Holden Friedman, Jacob Laderer, Bennett Smith, Weston Tjelmeland, Merrick Franks, alumni student Owen Smith and Mr. Troupe were victorious over the Bandits who walked with a 2nd place finish in the final Championship game. Congratulations boys and Senora Marshall! Way to kick it! The 6th grade Schoolers team beat out the BlackHawks in the consolation bracket, during the final game of the night, accomplishing an impressive 3rd place. Their team consisted of Ms. Goerke, Mr. Genson, Mrs. Folk, Silas Folk, William Gleason, Jack Bednorz, Jarek Genson, Jackson Keller, and Ben Minerly.

It was wonderful seeing students, family members, & staff connecting during this fun event. Thank you to the PBIS team for putting this event on and for all the staff who participated with a team or came to hang out for support. Thespian Troupe, we greatly appreciated your help and yearbook staff was sure to capture some great moment!!

Attention NJHS Students - your induction ceremony is on Tuesday, September 26th next week. Please attend a mandatory lunch meeting this coming Monday in Mrs. Donda's room to get all of the details you need for the event to run smoothly.

Do you like to read and talk about books? Do you appreciate a little friendly competition? If so, get ready! Battle of the Books is gearing up for another great year! If you would like to be selected for the Introductory Tutorial on September 29, please complete the form that your LA teachers have posted in their Google Classrooms. Mrs. Jordan will be sharing all of the information, book titles, team info, etc. at that time. Please see her if you have questions. Let’s get ready to READ!!!

Thursday, September 21st

Thursday, September 21st

Do you like to read and talk about books? Do you appreciate a little friendly competition? If so, get ready! Battle of the Books is gearing up for another great year! If you would like to be selected for the Introductory Tutorial on September 29, please complete the form that your LA teachers have posted in their Google Classrooms. Mrs. Jordan will be sharing all of the information, book titles, team info, etc. at that time. Please see her if you have questions. Let’s get ready to READ!!!

"We had our final 8th grade track dual meet of the season on Tuesday and the boys continued their winning ways, beating the Knights from Newton by almost 40 points. Not only did Caden Muller and Cuan Snyman win every event they were entered in, but our depth is really starting to show! Cole Troupe got first place in shot put by over 6 feet! Grant Brandburg ran like a gazelle and helped propel his relay teams to two first and one second place finishes, and Ethan Hunt won a remarkable race in the final 400 leg of the Medley relays, edging out a crazy fast runner in the last few strides. We head to the district championships next week on Wednesday at LPS stadium and have a great chance to win it all again! Please come and support us!"

Today is the day you have all been waiting for! Teams will be kickin’ it old school tonight for a little competition, fun and exercise during our 7th Annual Kickball Tournament. After school, bring your backpack out, place it under the trees on the hill by the blacktop, and get your team gathered up to listen to instructions from Mr. Meier. If you’re not playing, we hope you still hang out to enjoy the good vibes and food from the food trucks. Good luck and have a great time! Remember, sportsmanship is key to everyone enjoying this annual tradition.

Tonight is Dining for Dollars at the Qdoba on University! Order between 4 and 8 pm and make sure they know you’re with Powell for Qdoba to donate 25% of your sale back to our school. Use the QR code in your email for in person or the coupon code QDOBAGIVES if you order online. See you there after the kickball tourney!!

Congratulations to the following student council elected officers for this school year: co-presidents Cam Carnes and Grant Brandberg, vice president Dani Giroud, secretary Breadan Longoria, and special events coordinator Caden Mueller.

Wednesday, September 20th

Wednesday, September 20th

Do you like to read and talk about books? Do you appreciate a little friendly competition? If so, get ready! Battle of the Books is gearing up for another great year! If you would like to be selected for the Introductory Tutorial on September 29, please complete the form that your LA teachers have posted in their Google Classrooms. Mrs. Jordan will be sharing all of the information, book titles, team info, etc. at that time. Please see her if you have questions. Let’s get ready to READ!!!

The 8th Grade Girls Track team had their final dual meet against Newton last night bringing in a win for Powell. First place finishers were Pepe in the hurdles and 400, Herndon in the mile, Stone in the 800 meter, Kalhea Jordan in the High Jump, and Klein in the discus. Congratulations to the entire team. Final meet is our district tournament next week at the LIttleton High School Stadium.

If you haven’t already, talk with your kickball team about your possible team uniforms! We can’t wait to see your team spirit! Tomorrow, after school, bring all items out to the grassy hill and meet your team on the blacktop. You will not be allowed back into the school after the tournament.

Tuesday, September 19th

Tuesday, September 19th


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!


Student council will meet TOMORROW in room 3040 at 8:45. See you there.


Good morning kickin’, hangin’, snackin’ Pumas! This week is the week! ! Ya, you guessed it, it’s the week of the 7th annual Kickball Tournament. We cannot wait to see all of you on Thursday after school ready to play, cheer on, or enjoying some lawn games & food! Bring your money and good vibes!


HUGE REMINDER: Kickball packets are due TODAY by the end of the day to Mrs. Durbin in the main office.Teams consist of: 1 Powell Staff Member, 2 Family Members and 5 -7 Powell Students. Total maximum # of players is 10!


Fall is in the air and do you know what that means? You got it, the Puma Prowl is around the corner. Get geared up for the 26th Annual Puma Prowl fun run on Oct 2nd. More details to come!


Powell's 7th-grade track team had their second meet yesterday against Goddard. The ladies ran competitively but unfortunately came up short. Olivia Simpson was outstanding in the mile run taking first place. Powell swept the 800 meter run. In first place - Olivia Simpson, second place- Rebecca Morris and third place- Haley Crozier The 400 meter relay that included Hamden Schweid, Sylvie Peterson, Iyana Gonzalez-Som, and Kendall Helm brought home the win.

The boys dominated and took the W. Powell had outstanding performances by Finley France, Joe Black, Corbin Weil and Henry Turner. Braedon Longoria's relay team finished first in the Medley Relay. Kaiden Brown took first in the shot put. The Relay team including Jeffrey Amundson, Grayson Ferrigno, Paxton Cole and Henry Turner turned in an excellent performance. Please join us next Monday as we take on the Newton Knights here at Powell.


Do you like to read and talk about books? Do you appreciate a little friendly competition? If so, get ready! Battle of the Books is gearing up for another great year! If you would like to be selected for the Introductory Tutorial on September 29, please complete the form that your LA teachers have posted in their Google Classrooms. Mrs. Jordan will be sharing all of the information, book titles, team info, etc. at that time. Please see her if you have questions. Let’s get ready to READ!!!

Monday, September 18th

Monday, September 18th

Good luck to our 7th-grade track team today as they travel to Goddard for their second meet of the season! Let’s Go Pumas!

Student council will meet this Wednesday in room 3040 at 8:45. See you there.

Announcement #9 (Monday Sept 18)

Good morning kickin’, hangin’, snackin’ Pumas! This week is the week! Ya, you guessed it, it’s the week of the 7th annual Kickball Tournament. We cannot wait to see all of you on Thursday after school ready to play, cheer on, and enjoy some lawn games & food! Bring your money and good vibes!


HUGE REMINDER: Kickball packets are due TOMORROW by the end of the day to Mrs. Durbin in the main office. Teams consist of: 1 Powell Staff Member, 2 Family Members, and 5 -7 Powell Students. The total maximum # of players is 10!

Friday, September 14th

Friday, September 14th

Or Puma 8th grade Girls track team competed against Euclid this week. Bringing in a solid first place finish and personal best in the shot put was Kalhea Jordan and stepping in for the team for second place in shot put was Rene Schell. Taking second place in the 100 meter was Izzy Herndon, Maddie Pepe in the hurdles and 400 meter and the 800 meter relay team of Dylan Blaha, Sa'Rya Stone, Grace Murphy and Josie Winger. Our next meet will be against Newton on September 19 at Powell. Please join us to cheer on our PUMAS.

Hey Kickin’ Pumas! Have you come up with your sweet team name yet? Have you thought about what your uniforms should be? They are not required, but boy are they a fun addition to our annual Kickball tournament! Here’s the kicker though (pun intended :0), your sweet team name and fun uniform idea will only be a dream if you don’t turn in your team packet and waivers by next Tuesday. DO NOT DELAY, get it in TODAY!!

Hey all you Dungeons and Dragons players! The first D and D club meeting is next Tuesday after school in the Media Center. Make sure to sign up with Mr. P in the Media Center ASAP because the club will be limited to 24 students!

Thursday, September 14th

Thursday, September 14th

Thespian Troupe has been canceled for this Thursday, Sept 14. We will resume our meetings next week as we volunteer to help with the kickball tournament. Please join us again next week on Sept 21 right after school to see where and how Thespians help out other Pumas!

Attention 7th and 8th graders. If you have science with Mrs. Blake, you need to be using the stairway at the end of the hall. No students other than 6th graders should ever be in the 6th grade hallway.

Are you planning to play in the kickball tournament, a week from today, on Thursday, September 21st, but haven’t turned in your kickball packet forms? You're in luck & still have time! Drop them off in the attendance office with Mrs. Durbin by Tuesday, September 19th. We’ll see you on the field or in line for churros and hot dogs! Be there or be square!

Wednesday, September 13th

Wednesday, September 13th


Thespian Troupe has been canceled for this Thursday, Sept 14. We will resume our meetings next week as we volunteer to help with the kickball tournament. Please join us again next week on Sept 21 right after school to see where and how Thespians help out other Pumas!


OUR Powell 8th Grade Boys track team had another solid victory yesterday at Euclid middle school. Though we were missing the full roster, our team rallied with many standout performances. Gabe Mendoza beat his previous time by over 15 seconds in the mile, then ran the 800 and 400 after that. Merrick Franks continues to impress as a speedy part of multiple relay teams, while also flying in the long and high jump. Finally, Reid Hanna is a vital part of all three relay teams, helping lead two first and one second place finishes. People, our team has wheels and hops! You need to see these gentlemen compete!"

Tuesday, September 12th

Tuesday, September 12th

Student Council Reps we will have our first meeting this Wednesday in room 3040 at 7:45. Please see Mrs Sheets if you have any questions. See you on Wednesday.

SAGA club will be starting tomorrow! SAGA stands for Sexuality and Gender Alliance and any student is welcome to join! Please reach out to Ms. Perry or Mrs. Gustafson with any questions.

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.

Powell's 7th-grade track team had their first meet yesterday against Euclid. The meet was incredibly close. Unfortunately, Powell lost by only a couple of points for both the boys and the girls. Finley France took first in the 100-meter and 200-meter dash and Henry Turner had a personal best in the mile. Corbin Weil took 1st in the discus, Joe Black took first in the shot put. Kendal Helm took first place in the hurdles, the 400 meter and the Long jump!. Haley Crozier took first place in the discus and Sylvie Peterson took first place in the shot put. Congratulations to all our 7th grade athletes.

Monday, September 11th

Monday, September 11th

Student Council Reps we will have our first meeting this Wednesday in room 3040 at 7:45. Please see Mrs Sheets if you have any questions. See you on Wednesday.

SAGA club will be starting this Wednesday! SAGA stands for Sexuality and Gender Alliance and any student is welcome to join! Please reach out to Ms. Perry or Mrs. Gustafson with any questions.

Students, just a reminder you can't ride your bike on school property. This includes sidewalks and parking lots....please walk your bikes. Thank you.

Hooray for Fall weather! Makes me think of October & our Sources of Strength Campaign - Healthy Activities! Students: Get excited to either play kickball, cheer, or hang out to play some backyard games of ladder golf, cornhole, or giant Jenga! There will be plenty of fun for everyone & food trucks serving up yummy variations of hot dogs and churros! It is only 11 days away!

Kickball teams, packets are due to Mrs. Durbin in the main office by next Tuesday the 19th. Reminder: Teams need to consist of: 1 Powell Staff Member, 2 Family Members and 5 -7 Powell Students. Total maximum # of players is 10! Have fun and get creative with your team name and uniforms (which are not required, but are encouraged).
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.

Friday, September 8th

Friday, September 8th

Looking ahead to our October Sources of Strength Campaign - Healthy Activities, a great way to practice our healthy activities campaign, is to join us for our 7th annual community Kickball Tournament! Whether you are playing in the tournament, cheering a friend on, or enjoying a beautiful day outside with some lawn games and fun social time, you are feeding your soul with healthy options! We hope to see you on Sept 21st after school!

SAGA club will be starting Wednesday, September 13th! SAGA stands for Sexuality and Gender Alliance and any student is welcome to join! Please reach out to Ms. Perry or Mrs. Gustafson with any questions.


Our Puma ladies ran an amazing track meet yesterday securing our first win of the season. Dominating the track was Maddie Pepe placing first in hurdles, 400 meter run and anchoring the medley relay team of Kalhea, Jordan, Kalyhea Jordan and Avyln Weathers. Bringing in solid first place finishes in field events were Harriet Jewell
In high jump, Izzy Herndon in long jump, and Coco Klein in discus. Stepping up for the team to secure a place in the 800 meter run was Josie Winger. Great job athletes! Join us next Tuesday as the Puma s take on Euclid middle school at our first away meet.

OUR Puma 8th Grade Boys Track team gained its second victory yesterday as we continue to fine tune a great roster. The relay teams are starting to take shape, as we continue to excel in the sprints, distances, and field events. The Vikings of Goddard brought some strong athletes, but Nash McMonigle continued his high and long jumping dominance with a first and second place finish. Ryder Wallace looked fast and strong, finishing second in hurdles and first in discus. Rylan Sinclair blazed onto the scene in the relays and nearly lit the track on fire, propelling the 4 x100 and Medley Relay to first place finishes. Pumas, we have a solid team this year. You should come watch us run! Don't forget, we have a Muller and a Snyman.

Thursday, Sept 7th

Thursday, Sept 7th

Come support our 8th grade track team as they welcome the Goddard Vikings after school today. See you there! 8th grade track team, remember to report to the main gym for your team photo before the meet!

Wednesday, September 6th

Wednesday, September 6th


All students interested in applying for NJHS: Remember that your full application including teacher recommendations is due next Monday, September 11 at 3:30. Late applications will not be considered so please be sure to turn it in on time.


To any student who has lost their water bottle, notebook, jacket, or other item: Please check the lost and found cart in the cafeteria TODAY for any items you are missing. It will be cleaned out FRIDAY morning and remaining items will be donated.

Teachers: Please bring items that are in your classroom lost and found to the cafeteria as soon as possible.

Tuesday, September 5th

Tuesday, September 5th


Good Morning Kickin’ Pumas! Did any teams get together for a little sunshine, practice, and fun this weekend? If you are still wanting to sign up for the Kickball Tournament, you have time, but don’t delay! The longer you wait, the harder it is to form a team. Team Captains should pick up the packet from Mrs. Durbin in the main office, follow the directions, and get their team rollin’! The packet due date is September 19th to Mrs. Durbin.
Once again, this is a reminder that you will have a maximum of 10 players or a minimum of 8. Teams need to consist of: 1 Powell Staff Member, 2 Family Members, and 5 -7 Powell Students

Friday, September 1st

Friday, September 1st


The 8th Grade Boys Track team opened their season yesterday against the Newton Knights. It was a great meet and we appreciate all the fan attendance. Your Puma team looked solid as we won our first competition 62- 55. Newton has some FAST athletes and great jumpers, but we have a Snyman, a Muller, and a whole lot of depth. A special shout-out goes to Liam Cullen for winning the shot put, Miles Upah winning the 400 meter, and Cam Carnes for running farther than any athlete at the meet and making it look easy.


Way to go 8th Grade Girls competing against Newton yesterday. Finishing FIRST in hurdles was Maddie Pepe and Coco Klein in the Discus. Our team also swept the top three places in shot put with Kalyhea Jordan 1st, Coco Klein 2nd, and Kalhea Jordan in 3rd. I addition we swept the top three places in the 400 meter run with Pepe finishing 1st, Izzy Herndon 2nd and Grace Murphy 3rd. Acquiring points for the team with 3rd place finishes was the 4x100 team of Grace Erickson, Dylan Blaha, Izzy Herndon and Harriet Jewell. Avyln Weathers in the 200-meter dash and our medley team of Jordan Whipple, Sa'Ryan Stone, Grace Erickson and Harriet Jewell.
Our next practice is on Wednesday, September 6! Remember to stay hydrated and drink plenty of water everyday! WAY TO GO LADY PUMAS! Coach Gaston is PUMA PROUD of all your great efforts yesterday!!


Good Morning Kickball-in' Pumas! The buzz has been loud this week with the excitement of forming teams for the 7th Annual Kickball Tournament! If you are wondering if you should get a team together, wonder no more! Just Do It! See Mrs. Durbin in the main office for a packet to get you started.
Because students keep asking, the amount of players on a team is between 8 -10 TOTAL players, no exceptions! Have a great long weekend and what a great time to get your team together to go practice your skills!