Powell Daily Announcements: 2024

Tuesday, October 15th

Oct 15, 2024

Student Council will meet this Wednesday, October 16th in room 3040 at 8:30. See you there

PRIDE Leaders: Our first activity with the sixth graders is coming up during CORE Plus on October 24. Lunch today will be your last chance to attend the training with Mrs. Blake. It will be a working lunch, so bring your lunch with you. If you cannot participate in the training, please let Mrs. Blake know ASAP.

A reminder, tomorrow is late start and students will attend all 7 class periods.

Attention members of No Place for Hate there will not be a meeting this week due to student-led conferences. We will see you next week on Wednesday!!

Today is White Cane Awareness Day! White Cane Awareness day is a special day to celebrate the white cane and those who use it. A white cane is a tool that people with visual impairments use to get around. It is a long stick that is mostly white and it is red at the end with a grip at the top. White Cane Awareness Day is celebrated on October 15th each year.

Monday, October 14

Oct 14, 2024

Student Council will meet this Wednesday, October 16th in room 3040 at 8:30. See you there

PRIDE Leaders: Our first activity with the sixth graders is coming up during CORE Plus on October 24. Please plan to attend a training with Mrs. Blake during eighth-grade lunch either today, Monday, October 14, or tomorrow, Tuesday, October 15. You do not need to come both days. Pick the day that works better for you! We will meet in Mrs. Blake’s room. It will be a working lunch, so bring your lunch with you. If you cannot attend, please let Mrs. Blake know ASAP. Can’t wait to see you!

Thursday, October 10th

Oct 10, 2024

Teachers, please give extra time for students that ride bus L11 to get to class this morning.

Students! Get ready for Battle of the Books! The first meeting will be on November 5th after school in Mrs. Budden’s room 3068. All middle school students are welcome. Hope to see you there! For a full calendar of dates, please see the Powell website under clubs and activities.

Friday, October 11th

Oct 11, 2024

Teachers, please give extra time for students that ride bus L12 to get to class this morning.

Students, do you want to help Powell earn $2000? Please ask your family to sign up for the LPS STRIDE race. The middle school with the most participants will earn $2000.

Next Wednesday, the day before fall break students will attend all 7 periods, like the Monday, Tuesday and Friday schedule. Yes, it will still be a late start Wednesday.

PRIDE Leaders: Our first activity with the sixth graders is coming up during CORE Plus on October 24. Please plan to attend a training with Mrs. Blake during eighth-grade lunch next Monday, October 14, or Tuesday, October 15. We will meet in Mrs. Blake’s room. It will be a working lunch, so bring your lunch with you. If you cannot attend, please let Mrs. Blake know ASAP. Can’t wait to get back together with all of you on Monday or Tuesday!

All students, Counselors will be making final changes to schedules for Quarter 2 today. Please check Infinite Campus over the weekend for the most accurate information on your upcoming schedule.

Wednesday, October 9th

Oct 9, 2024

All the 8th graders heading to Washington DC listen up. Tonight is the night. Please be here right at 6:00 PM so we can get the meeting started immediately. Come ready to put the final touches on our preparations and to turn up your level of excitement for the trip. See you tonight.

Students, do you want to help Powell earn $2000? Please ask your family to sign up for the LPS STRIDE race. The middle school with the most participants will earn $2000.

Attention NJHS Students - there is a mandatory NJHS meeting at lunch today in Mrs. Donda’s room. Please grab your lunch, bring your computer, and join us for our speeches and election for this year’s officers.

Tuesday, October 8, 2024

Oct 8, 2024

Teachers, please give extra time for students that ride bus L17 to get to class this morning.

This Wednesday, Student Council wants everyone to wear their Avalanche gear in support of the Av’s first home game.

No Place for Hate will take place today after school in Ms. Boehmler’s room, 1044.

Alright 8th graders heading to Washington DC. Have you done your job and turned in your papers to Mr. Genson? The mandatory meeting is TOMORROW night. Be here promptly at 6:00 PM so we can get started right away. See you then.

Attention NJHS Students. Just a reminder that tomorrow, Wednesday, is our next mandatory meeting where we will elect our president and secretary for the year. Please grab your lunch and arrive promptly so we can get started. If you are planning to run for either position, please make sure your speech is uploaded tonight to Google Classroom. Please see the new post on Google Classroom for more details and updates.

Yesterday was the perfect day to run the 27th Annual Puma Prowl! Students came with fun & positive attitudes to make this yet another great Prowl! Thanks so much to our amazing PTO, especially Katie Perez & Erin Taylor for all the behind the scenes work. A ton of thanks to the many parent & staff volunteers that helped to keep this Powell tradition going strong. We couldn’t do this run without you! Way to go and YAY TEAM PUMAS!!

Our Top Overall winners with Jimmy Johns fast times were:

Merrick Zier @ 6:30 WITH A NEW SCHOOL RECORD!

Olivia Simpson @8:17

Powell’s Top Speedy Runners in each grade are as follows

8th Grade Girls

1st Place- Olivia Simpson

2nd Place- Hamden Schweid

3rd Place- Kendall Helm

8th Grade Boys

1st Place- Merrick Zier

2nd Place- Henry Turner

3rd Place- Corbin Weil

7th Grade Girls

1st Place- Daisy Smith

2nd Place- Harper Dickes

3rd Place- Emme DeFelice

7th Grade Boys

1st Place- Silas Folk

2nd Place- Reese Muller

3rd Place- Brady Shew

6th Grade Girls

1st Place- Laine Nix

2nd Place- Ella McCabe

3rd Place- Zaidy Danos

6th Grade Boys

1st Place- Drezen Frasier

2nd Place- Colton Nitschke

3rd Place - Tyler Willcox

Friday, October 4th

Oct 4, 2024

Who’s ready to run like a Puma? You are! Be ready to go on Monday after school for the 27th 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!

Today is the final day to purchase tickets for a chance to win a fantastic prize in the Annual Teacher Drawing. Are you hoping to plan and teach a class with Mrs. Jordan or help Mr. Folk teach a PE class for a day? Be sure to enter today at lunch! We want to raise a lot of money to help support Arapahoe High School’s Make a Wish Campaign.

8th graders heading to Washington DC please remember three quick items. First, turn in those papers ASAP to Mr. Genson. Secondly, please don’t forget that we have a MANDATORY meeting Wednesday at 6:00 PM here at Powell in the cafeteria. Finally, turn in your essay to lay the wreath at the tomb of the unknowns to Mr. Genson by the end of the day today.

Monday is the World Day of Bullying Prevention. To show that you stand against bullying, wear blue! On this day, you will also have an opportunity to sign the pledge that No Place for Hate created and show your commitment to our school and community in preventing bullying!

Monday, October 7th

Oct 7, 2024

Today is the day! We’ll see all of you after school for the 27th Annual Puma Prowl. Bring your fun attitude, your Puma spirit and a smile…the rest will take care of itself! Meet on the upper field after school. Please bring out your backpack and leave it under the tree on the hill by the blacktop. Let’s GOOOOO PUMAS! The race and raffle will be done in time for the activity bus, otherwise have your ride ready to pick you up by 5!

Students, due to the Puma Prowell taking place this afternoon, there will be no homework club meeting today, Monday, October 6th. If you are not taking part in the Puma Prowell, please make sure you have a way home after school today.

You incredible PUMAS, your generosity raised $1,777 for Arapahoe High Schools Make a Wish week. You beat last year's record. You will change the life of one young person that Araphoe will select in the spring. Way to go Pumas. For a list of winners of the staff drawing, please see the posters outside the main office and in the cafeteria.

Today is the World Day of Bullying Prevention. Today at lunch, you will have an opportunity to sign the pledge that No Place for Hate created and show your commitment to our school and community in preventing bullying!

This Wednesday, Student Council wants everyone to wear their Avalanche gear in support of the Av’s first home game.

No Place for Hate will take place tomorrow after school in Ms. Boehmler’s room, 1044.

Thursday, October 3rd

Oct 3, 2024

One final reminder: 7th grade girls basketball begins today, after school in the main gym..

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!

8th grade track athletes, the end of year party will be in the library after school on Thursday. Please bring your washed uniform!

Did you see the awesome prizes you could win in the Annual Staff Drawings? You have 2 more days to purchase tickets to win something like Banana Splits with Mrs. Boehmler, or a chance to play Mr. Franklin 1v1 at lunch, or even a pizza lunch with Mr. Sprague.

TSA meeting is TODAY after school in room 1210. Please remember to bring all your forms completed. We will be finalizing our team and individual events!

8th graders heading to Washington DC please remember two quick items. Please turn in those papers that Mr. Genson handed out to you. If this is the first time you are hearing about these papers, then please see Mr. G ASAP. Secondly, please don’t forget that we have a MANDATORY meeting on October 9th at 6:00 PM here at Powell in the cafeteria. Those of you who are interested, please remember to turn in your essay to lay the wreath at the tomb of the unknowns by TOMORROW.

Wednesday, October 02

Oct 2, 2024

7th grade girls, remember your basketball season begins tomorrow after school in the main gym.

Hello Thespians! If you are going to ThesCon, you must have your piece chosen by today! Come to our troupe meeting today with your piece!

If you are NOT attending ThesCon this year, please do not attend our troupe meetings until ThesCon is over. Again, if you are NOT competing in ThesCon this year, we will see you again in December!

8th grade track athletes, the end of year party will be in the library after school on Thursday. Please bring your washed uniform!

Attention NJHS Students: Just a reminder that our first meeting is TODAY, October 2nd, at lunch in Mrs. Donda’s room. Please grab lunches quickly and meet us there.

The annual staff drawing starts today at lunch! Do you want to be the principal for an hour? Do you want to enjoy doughnuts with your band or orchestra class?? These are just a couple of the fun prizes you could win when you enter the staff drawings. Tickets cost $1 and all of the proceeds will go to the Arapahoe High School Make a Wish Campaign.

The next TSA meeting is on Thursday after school in room 1210. Please remember to bring all your forms completed. We will be finalizing our team and individual events!

Tuesday, October 1st

Oct 1, 2024

No Place for Hate will meet today after school in Ms. Boehmler’s room, 1044.

A reminder to Powell wrestlers: your season begins today. The 7th grade girls basketball season begins Thursday, October 3. 7th grade girls interested in playing basketball this year, please meet your coaches in the main gym on Thursday this week.

A reminder for students who take the late bus home after sports or clubs, it will now pick up in the staff parking lot.

Hello Thespians! If you are going to ThesCon, you must have your piece chosen by Wednesday! Come to our troupe meeting with your piece!

If you are NOT attending ThesCon this year, please do not attend our troupe meetings until ThesCon is over. Again, if you are NOT competing in ThesCon this year, we will see you again in December!

8th grade track athletes, the end of year party will be in the library after school on Thursday. Please bring your washed uniform!

Hey pumas!!! It has finally arrived, the annual staff drawing where you can do fun things with your teachers and staff. Tickets are $1 each and will be sold at all lunches starting tomorrow through Friday. Check out the posters around the building for all the cool prizes. You could win Breakfast with Mrs. Budden, or Badminton with Mrs. Bowlen! If you have more questions, ask your favorite student council member. All proceeds go to Arapahoe High School’s Make a Wish.

Attention NJHS Students: Just a reminder that our first meeting is THIS WEDNESDAY, October 2nd, at lunch in Mrs. Donda’s room. Please see Mrs. Donda if you have not joined the Google Classroom yet.

The next TSA meeting is on Thursday after school in room 1210. Please remember to bring all your forms completed. We will be finalizing our team and individual events!

Monday, September 30th

Sep 30, 2024

Attention all 8th grade girls interested in participating in basketball this year. Your season begins today. Please meet your coaches after school in the gym. AND, Wrestlers, your season begins tomorrow after school in the small gym.

Hello Thespians! If you are going to ThesCon, you must have your piece chosen by Wednesday! Come to our troupe meeting with your piece!

If you are NOT attending ThesCon this year, please do not attend our troupe meetings until ThesCon is over. Again, if you are NOT competing in ThesCon this year, we will see you again in December!

Attention all wrestlers, your season starts tomorrow Tuesday, October 1st in the small gym. See Coach Sprague in room 3064 on the top floor for information and paperwork. As stated in the next announcement, you must have turned your paperwork in to the office to be able to participate.

No Place for Hate will meet tomorrow after school in Ms. Boehmler’s room, 1044.

The Puma Prowl is 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 7th from 3:45-4:45!

For students who take the late bus home after sports or clubs, it will now pick up in the staff parking lot.

Magic: The Gathering Club will meet after school today in Mrs. Blake’s room (1068). All experience levels and legal decks are welcome. Join us for some competitive fun!

Hey pumas!!! It has finally arrived, the annual staff drawing where you can do fun things with your teachers and staff. Tickets are $1 each and will be sold at all lunches this Wednesday through Friday. Check out the posters around the building for all the cool prizes. If you have more questions, ask your favorite student council member. All proceeds go to Arapahoe High School’s Make a Wish.

Congratulations to our 19 newly inducted 8th grade NJHS members. Just a reminder that our first meeting is THIS WEDNESDAY at Lunch in Mrs. Donda’s room. Please see Mrs. Donda if you have not joined the Google Classroom yet.

Reminder for 7th Grade Track Athletes: Today is your Jersey Turn-In Date. Please go to the Library after you have gotten your lunch.

Friday, September 27th

September 27, 2024

Attention all 8th grade girls interested in participating in basketball this year. Your season begins Monday, September 30. If you are interested in playing basketball at Powell this year, please turn in your paperwork to the main office and meet your coaches after school in the gym on Monday, dressed and ready to play. All students interested in wrestling this year, your season begins Tuesday, Oct. 1. Please turn in your paperwork to the main office and meet your coaches after school in the small gym on Tuesday, dressed and ready to wrestle.

Reminder for 7th Grade Track: Monday will be when you turn in your jerseys. We will meet in the Library during your lunch. See you then!

Attention all wrestlers, your season starts this next Tuesday, October 1st in the small gym. See Coach Sprague in room 3064 on the top floor for information and paperwork. As stated in the next announcement, you must have turned your paperwork in to the office to be able to participate.

No Place for Hate will meet on Tuesday after school in Ms. Boehmler’s room, 1044.

Thursday, September 26th

Sep 26, 2024

Attention all 8th grade girls interested in participating in basketball this year. Your season begins Monday, September 30. If you are interested in playing basketball at Powell this year, please turn in your paperwork to the main office and meet your coaches after school in the gym on Monday, dressed and ready to play. Please stop by Mrs. Marshall’s room to pick up your paperwork if you haven’t already done so.

Reminder for 7th Grade Track: Monday will be when you turn in your jerseys. We will meet in the Library during your lunch.

The 8th grade track district tournament was last night at Newton. Our Powell girls put in an impressive effort and ended up with a 3rd place finish. The boys managed to pull through on a very close victory to become district champions for the 6th consecutive year. Congratulations to our 8th grade boys track team!

Wednesday, September 25th

Sep 25, 2024

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

Attention all 7th and 8th grade girls basketball players and 6th through 8th grade wrestlers. Please turn in the paperwork you received for your season to the main office as soon as possible. Paperwork needs to be turned in before your first day of practice in order to participate in that practice.

Attention Thespian Troupe- You must select the category you would like to compete in for ThesCon by our meeting today. Again, all troupe members need to choose the category they wish to compete in by today. Details are on our Band app. If you are not competing in ThesCon, please email Mrs Enley today.

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 27th Annual Puma Prowl fun run on Monday, Oct 7th. More details to come!

Tuesday, September 24th

Sep 24, 2024

No Place for Hate will meet today after school in Ms. Boehmler’s room, 1044.

8th grade girls basketball players, please see Mrs. Marshall if you haven’t picked up your paperwork.

Attention Thespian Troupe- You must select the category you would like to compete in for ThesCon by our meeting on Wednesday. Again, all troupe members need to choose the category they wish to compete in by Wednesday. Details are on our Band app. If you are not competing in ThesCon, please email Mrs Enley today.

The 7th Grade track team had their last meet of the season yesterday. The boys defeated Newton by a score of 87-30, including Cam Abbey setting the school record for High Jump! The girls fell just short in a hard fought match. Just a reminder, jersey turn in will be during 7th Grade Lunch in the Media Center on Monday, September 30th.

Monday, September 23rd

Sep 23, 2024

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

Thursday, September 19th

Sep 19, 2024

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 8th 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.

There is NO TSA today after school. Good luck to members participating in the Kickball Tournament! Our next meeting will be on October 3. All forms and fees will be due at this time. We will be finalizing team and individual events at the next meeting.

Wednesday, September 18th

Sep 18, 2024

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!

Tuesday, September 17th

Sep 17, 2024

Student Council will meet this Wednesday the 18th in room 3040 at 8:30. See you there.

Kickball teams, PACKETS ARE DUE TODAY! Turn in all forms to Mrs. Durbin by the end of the day!

Congratulations to the 7th Grade Track team as they defeated Goddard in yesterday’s meet. The boys team won by a large margin with a score of 80-33! The girls team had a hard fought win with a score of 55-51. Awesome job guys! Today will be our last practice of the year.

Monday, September 16th

Student Council will meet this Wednesday the 18th in room 3040 at 8:30. See you there.

Good morning kickin’, hangin’, snackin’ Pumas! This is THE week! Ya, you guessed it, it’s the week of the 8th 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. Total maximum # of players is 10!

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! If you still need to sign up for events, please go see Mr. Benton in the library.

Magic: The Gathering Club will meet today after school in Mrs. Blake’s room, 1068. All experience levels and legal decks are welcome. See you this afternoon for some fun competition!

No Place for Hate will meet today after school in Ms. Boehmler’s room, 1044.

Thursday, September 12th

Sep 12, 2024

Show your spirit this Friday for our first Broncos home game. Wear your jerseys, t shirts or sweatshirts. Don’t have anything that says “Broncos”, wear orange or blue.

Are you planning to play in the kickball tournament, a week from today, on Thursday, September 19th, 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 17th. We’ll see you on the field or in line for churros and hot dogs! Be there or be square!

TSA meets today after school in room 1210. Please remember to bring your forms and fees.

This week is National Suicide Prevention Week.The week is about how to educate ourselves and others on warning signs for suicide and ways we can intervene. Keep your eye on the Counseling Google Classroom for resources throughout the week. As always, if you or someone you know might need support, feel free to make an appointment with your counselor or talk to your trusted adult.

Magic: The Gathering Club will meet for the first time this school year after school, next Monday, September 16, in Mrs. Blake’s room, 1068. All experience levels and legal decks are welcome. Review your strategy, set your deck, and join us for some fun competition!

Congratulations to the following student council board members, President- Braedan Longoria, Vice President- Brooklyn Railsback, Secretary Jack Bednorz, Co-Treasurers-Lily Sieck and Atticus Reese Sherman, Special Events Coordinator- Tori Travis and Publicist- Cleo Hebner-Moyer. Congratulations Puma’s!

The 8th grade home track meet against Goddard was a success! Both boy’s and girl’s teams came out victorious, with girls leading 51 to 64 and boys 31 to 86. Out of 13 events, Powell girls secured first place in 9 events and for the boys, 11 events. It was a fantastic meet with hard work and perseverance! We hope to see you at the next home meet against Newton on Wednesday the 18th.

Wednesday, September 11

Sep 11, 2024

Show your spirit this Friday for our first Broncos home game. Wear your jerseys, t shirts or sweatshirts. Don’t have anything that says “Broncos”, wear orange or blue.

NJHS applications are due tomorrow, Thursday September 12th at 3:30 sharp to Mrs. Dondelinger. Students, please ensure your application is completed and turned in so you can be considered for membership. Please give your dues (Money) to Ms. Cook in the main office.

Teachers & Staff members, please ensure that any purple recommendation forms you have received are filled out and turned into Mrs. Dondelinger’s mailbox prior to the end of the day tomorrow. Thank you for your continued support of Powell’s chapter of the National Junior Honor Society!

TSA or Technology Student Association is meeting after school on Thursday in Room 1210. Join other students as we begin to work on planning, designing and building for technology competitions.

Attention Current 6th Grade Volleyball Players: Remember we have practice tomorrow after school. Be sure you have your Yellow Emergency Card turned in so you can play. See Mr. Sadler if you need a new emergency card.

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!

Tuesday, September 10

Sep 10, 2024

Student Council will meet this Wednesday the 11th in room 3040 at 8:30. See you there.

TSA or Technology Student Association is meeting after school on Thursday in Room 1210. Join other students as we begin to work on planning, designing and building for technology competitions.

Kickball teams, packets are due to Mrs. Durbin in the main office by next Tuesday the 17th. Currently we only have 10 teams who have committed. Please organize your team and submit your paperwork.

The 7th Grade Track Team had their first meet yesterday, hosting Euclid. The boys team came away with a huge win, defeating Euclid 77-39! Good job guys! The girls team had an extremely close meet and barely fell short, 57-65. The meet was extremely close until the end. Our next meet is on Monday, September 16th at Goddard.

Monday, September 9th

Sep 9, 2024

No Place for Hate will be tomorrow after school in room 1044.

Students, we have seen an increase of students damaging the exit sign near the door out to recess. We are asking you not to damage this, please know we have a camera in the area and if you decide to damage it you will have lunch detention and parents will be notified.

Student Council will meet this Wednesday the 11th in room 3040 at 8:30. See you there.

Hooray for Fall weather! Makes me think of October & our Sources of Strength Campaign - Trusted Adults! Students get excited to either play kickball, cheer on, or hang out to play some backyard games of ladder golf, cornhole, or giant Jenga with your Trusted Adult(s)! There will be plenty of fun for everyone & food trucks serving up yummy variations of hot dogs and churros! It is only 9 days away!

Kickball teams, packets are due to Mrs. Durbin in the main office by next Tuesday the 17th. Reminder that 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 highly encouraged :0).

TSA or Technology Student Association is meeting after school on Thursday in Room 1210. Join other students as we begin to work on planning, designing and building for technology competitions.

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 6th

Sep 6, 2024

No Place for Hate will be after school on Tuesday in room 1044.

Attention Pumas, our first CORE card drawing of the year is TODAY, so get those cards turned in to the main office or the containers in your teachers' classrooms. You could be the first winner of the year!

Our 8th grade track team had their first meet of the year last night. They traveled to Euclid and had a very close meet. The boys won by a score of 61-56, dominating the field events to carry them to a victory. The girls team ended up tying by a score of 58-58. Very impressive performances in relays kept it very close. Come support our track team next week as we take on Goddard here at Powell on Wednesday.

Thursday, September 5th

Attention all Pumas, our first CORE card drawing of the year will be tomorrow, so get those cards turned in to the main office or the containers in your teachers' classrooms. Be the first one to win a prize!

No Place for Hate will be after school on Tuesday in room 1044.

The TSA Meeting is after school in Room 1210. New members are welcome to join. See Mrs. Gaston for more information.

7th and 8th grade basketball players - tomorrow morning is the first day of basketball club! Meet in the gym at 7:15 ready to play! Stop by Mrs. Marshall's room if you have 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.

Yearbook baby ads for any and all 8th graders are due in one month! Make sure you take advantage of this tradition only offered to 8th grade students. See Powell's website or Instagram for details!

Attention Potential NJHS Members: Just a reminder that your applications are due one week from today on Thursday September 12th. Please be sure that both forms and payment are turned in and check in with your teachers to ensure that your recommendations are completed as well. Thank you!

Wednesday, September 4th

Wednesday, September 4

Thespian Troupe will meet again this Wednesday afterschool from 3:30-4:45pm. Reminder to all inducted members who wish to run for a BOARD position that your poster is due Wednesday. Check out the call board at the back of the stage or the Yearbook Room 1057 to pick up a flyer if you missed the first meeting. All Pumas are still welcome to join this week!

Yearbook baby ads for any and all 8th graders are due in one month! Make sure you take advantage of this tradition only offered to 8th grade students. See Powell's website or Instagram for details!

Today is the first 8th grade track meet of the season, so good luck to our Pumas as they travel to take on the Newton Knights.

Tuesday, September 3rd

Tuesday, September 03

Calling all basketball players - basketball club starts in just a few days! This club is for 7th and 8th graders and takes place Friday mornings before school. Wake up early and come hoop it up!

-Every day, thousands of students stay home from school because they're afraid of being bullied. We can change that. No Place for Hate is dedicated to making sure everyone feels welcome and safe at our school. If you want to help create a positive atmosphere, come to our first meeting after school today in room 1044. Let’s work together to ensure our school is a place of respect and kindness.

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’! Packet due date is September 19th to Mrs. Durbin.

Congratulations to the two Powell students whose poems were recently selected to be published in “A Celebration of Poets” from the Creative Communication Summer 2024 Writing Contest! Only a select number of entries submitted from across the nation are invited to be published in their poetry anthology.

Congratulations to the following Pumas:
Jade Bauer for her poem “Bullying”
T. Landgren for her poem “Summertime Therian”

Congratulations to these and all of our Puma writers who entered the contest!

If YOU are a writer who would like to consider entering your writing in contests or submitting it for possible publication, Creative Communication’s next Poetry Contest deadline is December 5. Please see Mrs. Jordan for more information.

We are so proud of all of our Puma authors!

Yearbook baby ads for any and all 8th graders are due in one month! Make sure you take advantage of this tradition only offered to 8th grade students. See Powell's website or Instagram for details!

"Our first 8th grade track meet is Wednesday at Newton Middle School starting at 4:30! 8th track members please meet your coaches in their room after school."

Friday, August 30th

Attention 7th and 8th grade basketball players. Do you love playing basketball? Do you love playing basketball more than you love to sleep? Then basketball club is perfect for you! Basketball club begins next Friday morning from 7:15 - 8:10. The main entrance will open at 7:10. Mrs. Marshall would love to see you there!

Thursday, August 29th

The first Technology Student Association meeting will take place this Thursday after school in Room 1210. Please attend to learn about TSA, participate in FUN problem solving activities and meet new people. See Mrs. Gaston for more information.

Hey Pumas, This Friday is College Colors Day. Please wear your college gear this Friday the 30th. Represent your favorite College!!

Studies show that 1 in 5 students have experienced some form of bullying in the past year. This behavior can have lasting effects on everyone involved. You have the power to make a positive change. If you want to be part of creating a school where kindness and respect are the norm, come to the first No Place for Hate meeting on Tuesday, September 3, after school in room 1044. Together, we can make our school a better place.

Wednesday, August 28th

Wednesday, Aug 28th

Students, if you received an invitation to apply for membership in Powell's National Junior Honor Society, you must attend our Informational lunch meeting today during 8th grade lunch in the media center. Grab your lunch and head on down. We will see you there!

Hey Pumas, This Friday is College Colors Day. Please wear your college gear this Friday the 30th. Represent your favorite College!!

Today is that day! Thespian Troupe starts today! Please join us on the stage after school until 4:45 pm. All grades and all Pumas are welcome! No sign up- just show! Today after school.

Packets for our 8th Annual community Kickball Tournament are flying off the shelves! Be sure to get your team together! Get your packet from Mrs. Durbin in the attendance office and start working on your monster kicks so you’ll be ready on Thursday, September 19th.

Did you know that over 20% of students nationwide report being bullied at school? Bullying not only hurts individuals, but damages the entire school community. We can all make a difference. One way it by joining No Place for Hate. This club is dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive environment for everyone. Our first meeting will be after school on Tuesday, September 3, in room 1044. Join us and help make our school a place where everyone belongs.

Monday, August 26th

Good morning Pumas, if you are interested in Student Council we will be having our first meeting this Wednesday morning at 8:30 in room 3040

Friday, August 23rd

Friday, Aug 23rd

Do you like to act crazy with your friends or family? Are you interested in acting or tech in the theater? Then we want you to join the Thespian Troupe! We will meet every Wednesday until Winter Break. Please join us next Wednesday, August 28th for our first meeting. All grades, and all students are welcome to attend. You can find out what things we do all year long and see if you're interested in joining our Troupe! Love to see you on the stage, after school, next Wednesday August 28th!

Students, do you need a quiet distraction free place to get your homework done? Wouldn't it be great if you could get some help on that one assignment that has been stumping you? Well look no further than Powell's very own Homework Club! That right, Homework Club is back!

Homework Club will meet Monday and Wednesday after school in the media center from 3:40 to 4:40. Bring your questions, homework and new this year, Arranged make ups and retakes!

Remember, no need to sign up for the whole year, drop ins welcome. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Thursday, August 22nd

Thursday, Aug 22nd

Do you like to design, build, create and problem solve? If so, the Technology Student Association may be just the group for you! Students prepare for competitive events for the State TSA Competition in February in areas such as Comic book design, mousetrap cars, electronics, dragster design and fashion design and more. We also participate in community service projects throughout the year. Come join a group to experience hands-on learning, using machines and tools and an opportunity to be creative! This year we will also organize a team to participate in the Kickball Tournament!Information meeting is on Back to school night from 5:30-6pm in Room 1210.

Homework Club will meet Monday and Wednesday after school in the media center from 3:40 to 4:40. Bring your questions, homework and new this year, Arranged make ups and retakes!

Remember, no need to sign up for the whole year, drop ins welcome. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Wednesday, August 21st

Don’t forget, 6th graders. Your volleyball season begins today. If you’d like to meet new friends and play volleyball, meet in the gym after school.

Information meeting is on Back to school night from 5:30-6pm in Room 1210.

Tuesday, August 20th

A reminder to 7th graders interested in track and field. Your season begins today. Please meet your coaches after school in the gym. And 6th graders, your volleyball season begins after school tomorrow in the main gym.

Information meeting is on Back to school night from 5:30-6pm in Room 1210.

Attention all 8th graders! Have you ever looked at the back of our yearbook to see all those embarrassing baby ads that parents put in the yearbook? Well... it's your turn now! Have your parent or guardian scan our QR code when they come in for Back to School night on Thursday. It's a fun way to congratulate you for finishing middle school in May!

Monday, August 19

Monday, Aug 19th

Homework Club will meet Monday and Wednesday after school in the media center from 3:40 to 4:40. Bring your questions, homework and new this year, Arranged make ups and retakes!

Remember, no need to sign up for the whole year, drop ins welcome. Looking forward to seeing you there!

A reminder to all 8th graders. Your track and field season begins after school today. All 7th graders who’d like to participate in track at Powell this year, meet your coaches in the gym after school tomorrow. 6th graders, your volleyball season begins Wednesday, August 21. If you are interested in participating this year, please meet your coaches after school in the gym on Wednesday, dressed and ready to play volleyball!

Friday, August 16th

Friday, Aug 16th

Attention all 8th graders. Your track and field season begins Monday, August 19. If you are interested in participating this year, please meet your coaches after school in the gym on Monday. And, 7th graders, your track and field season begins Tuesday, August 20.

Thursday, Aug. 15th

Thursday, Aug 15th

Friday, May 24th

Friday, May 24th

There are still a few yearbooks available to buy for $45 cash or check in the front office!

Are you interested in police work? Would you like to learn about crime scene investigations, arrest control techniques, SWAT tactics, and more? If so, sign up for the Littleton Police Jr Academy this summer. The academy is Monday, June 17th - Friday the 21st, and it is FREE! If you are interested pick up a flyer in the office or talk to Office Fisher. The registration deadline is June first and is limited to 30 participants, so register early!

Missing a jacket, water bottle, your glasses, or other item? Don’t forget to check the lost and found before you leave today. If you are missing something valuable like jewelry or glasses come to the office and if it’s clothing or school supplies then look at the cart in the cafetorium.

Lastly, teachers and students: There is an adorable duck family that has taken to nesting in the small garden on the east side of the school. The lovely mama duck has eggs in a nest right up against the school and is dutifully trying to keep those little ones safe and get them ready to hatch. The dad is also on guard in the mornings.

When you are outside please stay away from mama duck and her eggs.

Thursday, May 23rd

Thursday, May 23rd

There are still 20 yearbooks available to buy for $45 cash or check in the front office!

Are you interested in police work? Would you like to learn about crime scene investigations, arrest control techniques, SWAT tactics, and more? If so, sign up for the Littleton Police Jr Academy this summer. The academy is Monday, June 17th - Friday the 21st, and it is FREE! If you are interested pick up a flyer in the office or talk to Office Fisher. The registration deadline is June first and is limited to 30 participants, so register early!

Missing a jacket, water bottle, your glasses, or other item? Don’t forget to check the lost and found before the last day of school. If you are missing something valuable like jewelry or glasses come to the office and if it’s clothing or school supplies then look at the cart in the cafetorium.

Wednesday, May 22nd

Attention all Metals, Woods, and STEM students:

ALL projects must be picked up and taken home no later than WEDNESDAY! If you have a project that may be in the woods or metals room please pick it up before the end of the day on Wednesday.

Students, Get those CORE cards turned in by noon TODAY for the overall semester drawing at the end of the day. Who knows? You might be the lucky winner!

Yearbooks are coming TODAY! You will get your yearbook in CorePlus today. If you didn't pre-order one, you still can purchase one today. Today during CorePlus at 3 pm sharp, you can purchase with Mrs. Linnick in the front office with cash or check for $45. First come, first served. We may run out of books so get ready to buy one at 3 pm today.

Attention 8th graders, with continuation occurring Thursday, please remember this is a formal ceremony that deserves to be respected. Please dress in formal or semi-formal attire keeping the dress code in mind. Simply put, this means no hats, no costumes, no PJ pants, no slippers, or anything that does not meet the requirements of this event.

Are you interested in police work? Would you like to learn about crime scene investigations, arrest control techniques, SWAT tactics, and more? If so, sign up for the Littleton Police Jr Academy this summer. The academy is Monday, June 17th - Friday the 21st, and it is FREE! If you are interested pick up a flyer in the office or talk to Office Fisher. The registration deadline is June first and is limited to 30 participants, so register early!

Missing a jacket, water bottle, your glasses, or other item? Don’t forget to check the lost and found before the last day of school. If you are missing something valuable like jewelry or glasses come to the office and if it’s clothing or school supplies then look at the cart in the cafetorium.

Tuesday, May 21st

Tuesday, May 21st

Attention all Metals, Woods, and STEM students:
ALL projects must be picked up and taken home no later than WEDNESDAY! If you have a project that may be in the woods or metals room please pick it up before the end of the day on Wednesday.

Students, Get those CORE cards turned in by noon on Wednesday, May 22 for the overall semester drawing at the end of the day. Who knows? You might be the lucky winner!

Hey Pumas! Are you sure that you bought a yearbook? Don't be surprised on Wednesday when they are delivered during CorePlus. Find out now if you have a yearbook coming your way! Your Core Plus teacher has a list of students you have already purchased a yearbook. Ask them in Core Plus. If you did not purchase a yearbook, you still can purchase one. On Wednesday during CorePlus at 3pm sharp, you can purchase with Mrs. Linnick in the front office with cash or check for $45. First come, first served. We may run out of books so get ready to buy one at 3pm on Wednesday. Again, check with your Core Plus teacher to see if you bought a yearbook.

Attention 8th graders, with continuation occurring Thursday, please remember this is a formal ceremony that deserves to be respected. Please dress in formal or semi-formal attire keeping the dress code in mind. Simply put this means no hats, no costumes, no PJ pants, no slippers or anything that does not meet the requirements of this event.

Are you interested in police work? Would you like to learn about crime scene investigations, arrest control techniques, SWAT tactics, and more? If so, sign up for the Littleton Police Jr Academy this summer. The academy is Monday, June 17th - Friday the 21st and is FREE! If you are interested pick up a flyer in the office or talk to Office Fisher. The registration deadline is June first and is limited to 30 participants, so register early!

Missing a jacket, waterbottle, your glasses, or other item? Don’t forget to check the lost and found before the last day of school. If you are missing something valuable like jewelry or glasses come to the office and if it’s clothing or school supplies then look at the cart in the cafetorium.

The last fitness final on Friday was a barn burner. The Partner Pacer was an exciting competition with Caden Muller & Cam Carnes running 191 lines for the boys. Katie Usagani & Erin Dickes ran 146 lines for the girls' competition, and in the co-ed competition, the winners were Gemma Strouse & Devin Vigil with 154 lines. Great job to all who participated in this year's Fitness Finals! Go Pumas!

Monday, May 20th

Monday, May 20th

Congratulations to our 8th-grade boys volleyball team for a great season! For a group of first-time players, they were pretty amazing! All boys who participated in volleyball this season are invited to Mrs. Marshall's room at lunch today for some pizza and drinks. Please bring your jersey if you haven't already turned yours in. We are so proud of you guys!

Hey Pumas! Are you sure that you bought a yearbook? Don't be surprised on Wednesday when they are delivered during CorePlus. Find out now if you have a yearbook coming your way! Your Core Plus teacher has a list of students you have already purchased a yearbook. Ask them in Core Plus. If you did not purchase a yearbook, you still can purchase one. On Wednesday during CorePlus at 3 pm sharp, you can purchase with Mrs. Linnick in the front office with cash or check for $45. First come, first served. We may run out of books so get ready to buy one at 3 pm on Wednesday. Again, check with your Core Plus teacher to see if you bought a yearbook.

Friday, May 17th

Friday, May 17th

Hey there Partner Pacer Finalists, today is the day!

By now, you should have checked in with your CORE+ teacher for attendance and are walking down to the gym to check in. We will begin our event as soon as we have everyone paired up! As stated on your pass, this event will run into Tutorial time & therefore you should have signed up with us!

Good luck with the last event of the year and thanks so much to all of our finalists over the past 7 weeks who came to compete at their best!

Are you interested in police work? Would you like to learn about crime scene investigations, arrest control techniques, SWAT tactics, and more? If so, sign up for the Littleton Police Jr Academy this summer. The academy is Monday, June 17th - Friday the 21st and is FREE! If you are interested pick up a flyer in the office or talk to Office Fisher. The registration deadline is June first and is limited to 30 participants, so register early!

Hey Pumas! Are you sure that you bought a yearbook? Don't be surprised next Wednesday, know now! Your Core Plus teacher has a list of students you have already purchased a yearbook. Ask them in Core Plus. If you did not purchase a yearbook, you still can purchase one. On Wednesday during CorePlus at 3pm sharp, you can purchase with Mrs. Linnick in the front office with a check or cash for $45. First come, first served. We may run out of books so get ready to buy one at 3pm on Wednesday. Again, check with your Core Plus teacher tomorrow if you bought a yearbook.

Thursday, May 16th

Thursday, May 16th

Are you interested in police work? Would you like to learn about crime scene investigations, arrest control techniques, SWAT tactics, and more? If so, sign up for the Littleton Police Jr Academy this summer. The academy is Monday, June 17th - Friday the 21st and is FREE! If you are interested pick up a flyer in the office or talk to Office Fisher. The registration deadline is June first and is limited to 30 participants, so register early!

Wednesday, May 15th

Wednesday, May 15th

Attention NJHS students!! We need your help TOMORROW (Thursday) after school for your service hours for quarter 4. Please bring gardening gloves if you have them and meet in Mrs. Donda's room after school.

Tuesday, May 14th

No announcements today!

Monday, May 13th

Monday, May 13th

Magic: The Gathering will meet for the last time this school year after school today, in Mrs. Blake's room. All are welcome!

The Mile Fitness Finalists came to burn up the track this past Friday! 16 of the 18 runners crushed their own qualifying times! Top speedsters are awarded to Erin Dickes with a time of 6:34 for the girls and Caden Muller with a time of 5:27 for the boys! Way to go and we sure will miss seeing you next year when you go to burn up the track as Freshman :0)

Friday, May 10th

Friday, May 10th

The last day of homework club is Monday, May 13th. As the year is winding down, it is important to check Infinite Campus and turn in any missing assignments, labs, or tests. Again, the last day to use the library as a quiet space for work time is Monday, May 13th.

Magic: The Gathering will meet for the last time this school year next Monday, May 13, in Mrs. Blake's room. All are welcome! Set your deck, review your strategy, and join us for an afternoon of friendly competition.

We’ve got a showdown lined up after school today as our 8th grade girls volleyball teams take on our 8th grade boys teams. Who do you think will win? Come on down to the gym after school to Find out!

Thursday, May 9th

Thursday, May 9th

Hey Pumas,
Today is the day you’ve all been waiting for…it’s the Student Appreciation Ice Cream Social! See you there from 3:45 - 4:45 on the westside concrete patio!

The last day of homework club is Monday, May 13th. As the year is winding down, it is important to check Infinite Campus and turn in any missing assignments, labs, or tests. Again, the last day to use the library as a quiet space for work time is Monday, May 13th.

Wednesday, May 8th

Wednesday, May 8th

The last day of homework club is Monday, May 13th. As the year is winding down, it is important to check Infinite Campus and turn in any missing assignments, labs, or tests. Again, the last day to use the library as a quiet space for work time is Monday, May 13th.

Dear Edwina cast and crew- make sure you speak to your teachers to find out what you will miss during our field trip on Friday. Missing work is YOUR responsibility.

Tuesday, May 7th

Tuesday, May 7th

The last day of homework club is Monday, May 13th. As the year is winding down, it is important to check Infinite Campus and turn in any missing assignments, labs, or tests. Again, the last day to use the library as a quiet space for work time is Monday, May 13th.

Dear Edwina cast and crew- make sure you speak to your teachers to find out what you will miss during our field trip on Friday. Missing work is YOUR responsibility.

Last night the boys volleyball club traveled to Cimarron Middle School to play games against 2 teams!
The boys walked away with one win and one loss in 3 sets. Even when they got down, they didn’t give up. With people being thrown in when the team needed a change, they adjusted and made it work. Great job boys! Good luck against your parents tonight!!!

Congratulations to all of our Timed Run Fitness Final runners who competed last Friday. We had a ton of PRs and two school records.
In 8th grade, Caden Muller tied Maddox Mangers from last year with 13.5 laps and Erin Dickes beat the record of 10.5 (Alexa LeDuff & Cecelie Franklin) with an astounding 10.75! Two new school records!
In 7th grade, our winners were Henry Turner with 12 laps and Olivia Millner-Calvo with 10 laps. Our 6th grade champs were Melissa Stone with 9.25 laps and Silas Folk with 12.25 laps.
Thanks to all who participated and GREAT JOB!

Monday, May 6th

Monday, May 6th

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream - especially when it is dished up by Powell staff members. Come join us this Thursday, May 9, from 3:45 - 4:45 for the Student Appreciation Ice Cream Social located on the westside concrete patio. Have your parents complete the RSVP that went home last Wednesday, May 1st, to let us know you’re attending. We need the RSVP completed by 3:00 today!

The last day of homework club is Monday, May 13th. As the year is winding down, it is important to check Infinite Campus and turn in any missing assignments, labs, or tests. Again, the last day to use the library as a quiet space for work time is Monday, May 13th.

On Friday our boys volleyball club played 3 teams, and took 3 wins with it!
Each player put their all out on the court with consistent communication, determination, and lots of fun! The boys really zoned in and are improving every time they play.
Good luck tonight at Cimarron, boys!

Friday, May 3rd

Friday, May 3rd

Ice cream, ice cream, who wants some ice cream? Hopefully, it’s you! Come join us next Thursday, May 9, from 3:45 - 4:45 for the Student Appreciation Ice Cream Social located on the westside concrete patio. Have your parents complete the RSVP that went home Wednesday, May 1st, to let us know you’re attending.

Hey runnin' Pumas!! Today is the day to not only get your best distance in the Timed Run, but also to get a great workout to start your day off right!
BOYS: Check in with your CORE+ teacher for attendance, then quickly make your way down to run your heart out!
Any CORE+ classes that would like to come out and cheer the boys on, please do! I'm sure they'd love the support. We just ask that you please keep all students outside the fence line.
GIRLS: We will see you at tutorial time!! Please change if you need to and meet on the turf to get ready to burn some rubber!!

Our two Powell teams took home a 1st place trophy and a 3rd place trophy at the District Battle of the Books competition at Littleton Prep on Thursday. All competitors represented Powell in a way to make us all proud to be a Puma! After a tough lightning round to break a tie, winning the 3rd place trophy, was the. Bookworms team led by captain, Jackson Machado, including Shaun O'Donnell, David Abiri, Evelyn Preisinger, and Sadie Vick.

Congratulations to the District-wide, 1st place winning team Bookworms, Jr! This team was led by captain, Ellie Milbrath, and included Cleo Hebener-Moyer, Emme Smith, Delilah Fisbeck, and Olivia Simpson. This team successfully scored the highest points by answering challenging questions in all 3 rounds of competition to capture the 1st place championship.

Please congratulate each of them when you see them for their months of preparation and great teamwork to earn this honor.

Hey Pumas, stick around after school today and cheer on our eighth-grade boys volleyball club team as they face off against three other middle schools in a round event. It should be a fun afternoon!

Thursday, May 2nd

Thursday, May 2nd

Hey Pumas,
Who’s craving ice cream? If it’s you, join us for the Student Appreciation Ice Cream Social on Thursday, May 9, from 3:45 to 4:45 on the westside concrete patio. It’s everyone’s favorite event! Have your parents complete the RSVP that went home yesterday, May 1st, to let us know you’re attending.

Good luck to our top 10 Battle of the Books participants who will represent Powell at the District Battle of the Books competition at Littleton Prep on Thursday after school.
Team 1 is The Bookworms led by captain, Jackson Machado. His team includes Shaun O'Donnell, David Abiri, Evelyn Preisinger, and Sadie Vick.
Team 2 is Bookworms, Jr. led by captain, Ellie Milbrath. Her team includes Cleo Hebener-Moyer, Emme Smith, Delilah Fisbeck, and Olivia Simpson.
Wish them luck as they lead the Pumas to victory on Thursday afternoon!

Attention all 8th graders who auditioned to speak at Continuation this year. Thank you for sharing your thoughtful words with us yesterday! Please come to Ms. Jayasanker's room on your way to lunch to learn which speeches have been selected for this year's ceremony.

Wednesday, May 1st

Wednesday, May 1st

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream - especially when it is dished up by Powell staff members. Come join us next Thursday, May 9, from 3:45 - 4:45 for the Student Appreciation Ice Cream Social located on the westside concrete patio. Have your parents complete the RSVP that is going home TODAY to let us know you’re attending.

Congratulations to the 5 Powell students whose poems were recently selected to be published in “A Celebration of Poets” from the Creative Communication Spring 2024 Writing Contest! Only a select number of entries submitted from across the nation are invited to be published in their poetry anthology.

Congratulations to the following Pumas:
Claire Dix for her poem “Swimming”
Silas Folk for his poem “Pirates”
Emma Assouline for her poem “Spring Dances In”
T. Landgren for her poem “Spring Blooms”
Olivia Cherney for her poem “Night”
Congratulations to these and all of our Puma writers who entered the contest!

If YOU are a writer who would like to consider entering your writing in contests or submitting it for possible publication, Creative Communication’s next Poetry Contest deadline is this summer. Please see Mrs. Jordan for more information.
We are so proud of all of our Puma authors!

Good luck to our top 10 Battle of the Books participants who will represent Powell at the District Battle of the Books competition at Littleton Prep on Thursday after school.

Team 1 is The Bookworms led by captain, Jackson Machado. His team includes Shaun O'Donnell, David Abiri, Evelyn Preisinger, and Sadie Vick.

Team 2 is Bookworms, Jr. led by captain, Ellie Milbrath. Her team includes Cleo Hebener-Moyer, Emme Smith, Delilah Fisbeck, and Olivia Simpson.

Wish them luck as they lead the Pumas to victory on Thursday afternoon!

Tuesday, April 30

Tuesday, April 30

The Thespian Troupe will meet this Thursday after school on the stage. We will discuss induction points, our upcoming events and next year. Dear Edwina cast and crew, please join the Troupe meeting this Thursday, May 2 at 3:35pm

Ice cream, ice cream, who wants some ice cream? Hopefully, it’s you! Come join us next Thursday, May 9, from 3:45 - 4:45 for the Student Appreciation Ice Cream Social located on the westside concrete patio. Have your parents complete the RSVP that goes home TOMORROW to let us know you’re attending.

Attention NJHS students - our next meeting is this Wednesday, May 1st at 8:50. This is our last meeting of the year. Please bring your computers and let Mrs. Donda know if you cannot make it.

Last night our 8th grade boys volleyball teams played in their first official games and both teams cooked! Our 1st team won in 3 sets and showed a lot of strength in our serves and discipline in attempting 3 hits every time. Our 2nd team dominated in 2 sets with every player contributing. Come out this Friday to catch our volleyball club as they play in a round robin match up against 3 other schools.

The Student Council meeting is canceled for tomorrow, we will be meeting this Friday during Core Plus tutorials in room 3040.

Monday, April 29th

Monday, April 29th

This is a reminder for 8th graders: Continuation speech auditions are being held after school WEDNESDAY in Ms. Jayasanker's room, room 3047.

For the Fitness Finals, the 8th Grade Jump Rope competition took place last Friday. With agility and speed, the competition was FIERCE! Congratulations to our winners Maddox Carroll and Katie Usagani! Good job jumpers!
Next up this week is the 20-minute run Fitness Final!

Come check out our 8th grade boys volleyball club as they take on Platte River Academy today after school! Good luck boys!

The Thespian Troupe will meet this Thursday after school on the stage. We will discuss induction points, our upcoming events and next year. Dear Edwina cast and crew, please join the Troupe meeting this Thursday, May 2 at 3:35pm

Magic: The Gathering will meet today after school in Mrs. Blake's room. All experience levels and legal decks are welcome. Please join us for some friendly competition!

Hey Pumas,
Who’s craving ice cream? If it’s you, join us for the Student Appreciation Ice Cream Social Thursday, May 9, from 3:45 -4:45 on the westside concrete patio. It’s everyone’s favorite event! Have your parents complete the RSVP that goes home this Wednesday, May 1st, to let us know you’re attending.

Friday, April 26th

Friday, April 26th

Attention 8th graders interested in auditioning to speak at this year's Continuation ceremony, auditions will be held Monday, April 29 in Ms. Jayasanker's room, room 3047. See your language arts teacher with any questions!

Hey Pumas! I'm Braedan Longoria, your Thespian Troupe publicist. To start off, a HUGE thank you to everyone that showed up last night! We hope you enjoyed our musical, Dear Edwina. Tonight will be our second night of our musical. It will be hosted in the cafetorium and by our Thespian Troupe. Admission as always is free, but bring the money for some good snacks for intermission. All money will be given to our Thespian Troupe to make better plays and musicals in the future. Be at the cafetorium by 7pm tonight. If you can't make it tonight, don't worry! We still have one more night of show this Saturday, or tomorrow, at the same time. We hope to see you there!

After school today our 8th grade boys volleyball club will be taking on the Powell staff in a friendly competition. Who will be better? The students or the teachers? Stick around after school to watch it all go down! Remember there is no late bus, so you will need to arrange rides with your families. After the game be sure to relax and enjoy your fellow students as they perform their second show of Dear Edwina.

Good morning 8th grade Jumpers! We can't wait to see you turn that rope on fire! PLEASE check in with your CORE+ teacher for attendance and then head down to the gym to check in at 8:25.

Good luck!!

Thursday, April 25th

Thursday, April 25th

Attention 8th graders interested in auditioning to speak at this year's Continuation ceremony, auditions will be held Monday, April 29 in Ms. Jayasanker's room, room 3047. See your language arts teacher with any questions!

Good morning Powell! This is Braedan Longoria, your Thespian Troupe publicist. Tonight is the night! What is tonight some might wonder? Tonight is show night for our musical Dear Edwina. That's right! We are so excited to host you tonight for a story of happiness and strength. Admission is free but bring money for concessions! All money will be a direct donation to our Thespian Troupe to make better plays and musicals in the future. Be there in the cafetorium by 7pm tonight. Don't forget that if you can't make it tonight, there's always tomorrow night and Saturday. We hope to see you there!

For the Fitness Finals this week, the Plank finals competitors were strong and steady! Shout out and Congrats to our winners - Katie Usagani planked for 6 minutes and 4 seconds and Aiden McCollum held a plank for an outstanding 10 minutes and 6 seconds which is now a new school record. Make sure you check the pictures of our fitness final competitors in the gym hall. Good job planksters!

Basketball club will be meeting tomorrow morning at 7:15. We would love to have any 7th or 8th grader interested in playing basketball join us. We only have 4 more chances to meet, so set your alarm and come ball with us!

Wednesday, April 24th

Wednesday, April 24th

Hello Pumas! I'm Braedan Longoria, your Thespian Troupe publicist. Tomorrow is our show night for the musical Dear Edwina! Admission is of course free, but remember to bring money for concessions that will be sold at intermission. Be there at the cafetorium by 7 o'clock pm. If you forget, that's completely fine! We have two more nights for you to come. Those nights are Friday and Saturday at the same time, and same deals for admission. We hope to see you there!

Any TSA student who would like to stop by after school to pick up projects from our state competition may do this after school in Room 1210. Students may also select events for next year. See Mrs. Gaston if you have questions.

Tuesday, April 23rd

Tuesday, April 23rd

Attention volleyball club members. We have a slight change in our schedule this week. We will be practicing today and Thursday after school in preparation for our game on Friday against the teachers. We will NOT be practicing tomorrow. See Mrs. Marshall or Ms. Perry if you have any questions.

It was chilly, but the track was on fire Friday morning! We had a great turnout for the Partner Mile. Congratulations to the following winners:
CO-ED Katie Usagani/Isaac Knight 5:23
Boys Rylan Sinclair/Cole Troupe 4:44
Girls Erin Dickes/Sami Bell 5:39

Due to a conflict with 6th Grade Track, today's tennis club has been canceled. We will see you next Tuesday on the tennis courts.

Good morning Pumas! I'm Braedan Longoria, your publicist from Thespian Troupe. This week is finally show week! That's right! Thursday, Friday, and Saturday the Thespian Troupe is hosting our musical Dear Edwina. It will be at 7 o'clock every night in our cafetorium with, of course, our signature free admission. Bring money for concessions that will be sold at intermission. All money will go to our Thespian Troupe to make bigger and better plays in the futureWe'll love to see you there!

Friday, April 19th

Friday, April 19th

Good morning speedy Pumas! Get ready to set the track on fire!

Please check in with your CORE+ teacher for attendance, then make your way down to the gym for the Partner Mile Finals!! We can't wait to see you! Check-in begins at 8:25

Thursday, April 18th

Thursday, April 18th

Yesterday, the Push-up Fitness Final took place and we had some outstanding performances. Congratulations to 3rd place Cam Carnes, 2nd place Domi Kish, and a tie for 1st place with 58 Push-ups - Griffen Candland & Caden Muller. In the girl's competition in 3rd place was Grace Farley, 2nd place was Nell Stalilonis, and your 2024 Push-up champion with 49 was Katie Usagani. Congrats to all who participated! Way to flex!

Wednesday, April 17th

Wednesday, April 17th

Attention members of SAGA: our meeting this afternoon is canceled and our next meeting will be Wednesday, May 1st!

Good morning Push-Up Finalists!
Please show your CORE+ teacher your pass and make your way down to the gym to get your best score of the year! PLEASE find our what your tutorial is OR sign up for a tutorial if needed BEFORE coming down.
CHECK-in for Push-Ups begins at 3pm. Good Luck!

Tuesday, April 16th

Tuesday, April 16th

Student Council reps our next meeting is tomorrow at 8:45 in room 3040. See you there.

Are you an 8th grader who is still on the fence about where you’d like to attend high school? If so, Heritage High School has one more shadowing opportunity on April 23rd. If you are interested in attending you can register on the Heritage website.

Monday, April 15th

Monday, April 15th

Attention 6th Grade! Today is the day! Today is the start of 6th grade track. Come join Coach Ennis and Coach Etchells. You will learn how to run all the races and compete in all the field events like shot putt, discus, long jump and high jump and find out which one you can dominate. We will meet in the gym right after school today. Definitely come dressed to run. That means running shoes are a must. Please do not wear slides or crocs. If you have any questions please see Coach Ennis or Coach Etchells.

Are you an 8th grader who is still on the fence about where you’d like to attend high school? If so, Heritage High School has one more shadowing opportunity on April 23rd. If you are interested in attending you can register on the Heritage website.

This weekend all three of our girls volleyball teams played Newton in the district tournament for 3rd place!
A and B teams brought home awesome wins and played some really fun volleyball! Our C team brought home 4th place! All players showed the growth they’ve made this season and we are so proud of them.
Great job this season, ladies and thank you for all of your hard work!
Look out for an email from Ms. Perry with details about your end of season celebration!!

Today's the day! 8th grade boys volleyball club starts today after school! Meet in the gym to help set up the nets and get ready for our first practice.

Student Council reps our next meeting is this Wednesday at 8:45 in room 3040. See you there.

Bus L15 will be 1 hour late this morning.

Friday, April 12th

Friday, April 12th

Attention 6th Grade! This coming Monday is the start of 6th grade track. Come join Coach Ennis and Coach Etchells. You will learn how to run all the races and compete in all the field events like shot putt, discus, long jump and high jump and find out which one you can dominate. We will meet in the gym right after school Monday. Definitely come dressed to run. That means running shoes are a must. Please do not wear slides or crocs. If you have any questions please see Coach Ennis or Coach Etchells.

Last night our A and B teams played the Goddard Vikings to determine their spot for the district tournament this weekend.

Both teams fought hard and played so well. Both A and B took the games to 3 sets, but unfortunately ended the night in a loss. We are so proud of the hard work the girls have put in this season and we are excited for them to play for 3rd place this weekend. You got this, pumas!

Thursday, April 11th

Thursday, April 11th

It's tournament time, Pumas! Come support your 8th grade volleyball players as they host Goddard after school today in the A and B team semifinals. Let's fill the gym!

7th and 8th grade basketball players, set your alarm tonight to wake up for basketball club tomorrow morning! Some early morning hoops will be a great way to end a week of testing. Meet in the gym at 7:15 tomorrow morning ready to play.

Volleyball club for 8th grade boys starts on Monday! This is the perfect opportunity for you to learn a new sport, spend time with friends and make a few more memories in middle school. If you haven't already grabbed a schedule from Mrs. Marshall, stop by her room to pick one up today.

Wednesday, April 10th

Wednesday, April 10th

Due to state testing this week, there will not be homework club today. Students: please ensure that you have a way home after school today.

Good morning 7th grade Volleyball Team! Don't forget about the celebration in the gym today during lunch. See you soon. Coaches Bowlen and Altena

Last night our 8th grade volleyball C team played in the semi-finals!
In their first game, they beat Newton to advance on to play Euclid later in the night. The second game unfortunately ended in a loss, but the girls fought hard! Syd Crantit led us in her serving and the rest of the team worked hard to chase after the balls!
C team will be playing for 3rd place on Saturday at the district tournament! Wish them luck!!!
Great job ladies.

Tuesday, April 9th

Tuesday, April 9th

Due to state testing this week, there will not be homework club on Wednesday. Students: please ensure that you have a way home after school Wednesday.

Good luck to our 8th-grade girls volleyball team as they travel to Newton for the tournament semi-finals!

Just a reminder that there will be Tennis Club today after school. Tennis Club will start today! We will meet at the tennis courts after school and play until 4:45. If you have a racquet bring it, but if you are in need of a racquet there will be extras provided. There will be a ball machine to practice your forehand or backhand and courts to play against your classmates. So come out and have fun and learn how to play.

Monday, April 8th

Monday, April 8th

Due to state testing this week, there will not be homework club today or Wednesday. Students: please ensure that you have a way home after school today and Wednesday.

8th graders: Once you are at least 14 years and 6 months old you can take Driver Education. There are courses available this spring and over the summer. Check it out and sign up on the Driver Ed page of the LPS website!

Congratulations to all of our Battle of the Books participants this year! After a close, school-wide battle last Friday, we determined our top 8 qualifiers and 2 alternates who will represent Powell at the District Competition on May 2.
Congratulations to top qualifiers Shaun O'Donnell, Jackson Machado, Evelyn Preisinger, David Abiri, Ellie Milbrath, Emme Smith, Cleo Hebener-Moyer, and Dee Fisbeck. Congratulations also to alternates Olivia Simpson and Sadie Vick!
We are so proud of all of you!

Congratulations to the 6th and 7th jump ropers who competed in the Fitness Finals last Friday. A huge shout-out to our winners!

6th Girls - Adeline Mercer 151
6th Boys - Reece Muller 210
7th Girls - Grace Farley 313
7th Boys - Trace Taylor 331

Friday, April 5th

Friday, April 5th

8th Graders: If you ordered an 8th grade class photo your picture is here. Please come to the front office to pick yours up!

Due to state testing next week, there will not be homework club on Monday, April 8th or Wednesday April 10th. Students: please ensure that you have a way home after school on Monday and Wednesday next week.

Last night our 8th grade volleyball C team played Options
The girls took another win and they played a great game. Even when they got down, they were able to bring the scores back up. Their serving really helped the team advance and all of them went for every ball. Great job C team and good luck in the semi-finals!