Thursday, February 29th

Thursday, February 29th


Just a reminder that Beginning Cooking Club will meet after school today.

The results are in! After an intense round of collecting and counting yesterday, we have already raised almost $400 as a school in the first few days of the competition. Our 6th grade CORE classes this year are dominating with money raised so far. Watch out!

While Mrs. Chavers' CORE+ had the most pennies, she unfortunately experienced quite a bit of sabotaging as well. This allowed Mrs. Boehmler's CORE+ to take the lead and earn the most positive points for the first round of the competition. Congratulations to Mrs. Boehmler's CORE+! We will reach out to you to coordinate a time to receive your prize.

Keep fighting strong Pumas! We have a week to go and the totals will continue to build upon what you have earned so far. Mrs. Calkins' CORE+ currently has the most points in 7th grade and Mr. Sprague's CORE+ has the most points in 8th grade, but it is anyone's competition! Keep strategizing and bring in those pennies! Teachers - please note that you have access to the Google Spreadsheet if you would like to see the results of your own CORE+ class.

Basketball club starts tomorrow morning! Any 7th or a 8th grade students interested in joining should stop by Mrs. Marshall's room to sign up. Basketball club will meet every Friday morning from 7:15 - 8:10.

Wednesday, February 28th

Wednesday, February 28th

Did someone say movie afternoon?? If you haven't been paying attention or are forgetful here is one of your final reminders - the first movie afternoon will be THIS Friday, featuring “the Live Action - Aladdin”. The movie begins at 3:45. Concessions will be available and all proceeds go towards the thespian troupe. Turn in your CORE cards TODAY in order to have a chance at winning VIP seats and benefits. Looking forward to seeing you there! Please be sure your ride is here at 5:45 to pick you up.

Last night our 8th grade volleyball teams took on the Newton Knights! All three teams played really well and were super flexible in their first games of the season!

A team came away with a victory in 2 games with the help of Cora Amann and Scarlett Segura's serves, great defense from Rene Schell and 2 kills from Shay Wilcox! Way to start the season ladies!

B team played really hard, but came out a little short. Lilly Shurtleff helped out the team with 7 points from her serving, Harriett Jewell was a super positive team member who was all over the court, and Erin Dickes was exactly where she needed to be with her passing. With a ton of girls, there is a lot of skill and talent and we can't wait to see them grow the rest of the season.

C team fought through 3 games with no substitutions! Unfortunately, it ended in a loss but every player stayed positive and played their hardest. Jordan Whipple and Anna Rowe had great serves, and the whole team didn't let a single ball drop without someone going for it. Way to go girls.

Tuesday, February 27th

Tuesday, February 27th

Attention members of SAGA: this is a reminder that we will be having a meeting this Wednesday, February 28th. Can't wait to see you there!

Students competed in the state Technology Student Association on February 22-24.
Participating and making semifinals in at least one event were Cannon Ashbridge, Max Braaten, Steven Chaney, Evan Dahrens, Finley France, Connor Goodwin, Soren Jefferies, Gage Riley, Ethan Sellers, Nats Stocks, Ivan Shchetinin and Cole Wandry.
The following students qualified and will have the opportunity to compete at the National TSA Competition in Orlando, Florida this summer! These students, events and places are:
Placing 1st in Cybersecurity was Finley France also placing first in Technical Design was Finley France and Cole Wandry.
Thank you POWELL students and staff. We participated in a community service project collecting Tabs for Tots for the Ronald McDonald House. Our school collected a total of 14 pounds of tabs! Way to GO Powell!! We could not have collected this many pounds without your help. Start collecting now for next year.

This week we will hold a special CORE card drawing for VIP access to our Movie Afternoon. One lucky winner will win VIP access to the VIP Lounge for themselves and three friends along with popcorn, soda, and candy. A second lucky winner will win VIP snacks of soda and candy. Get your CORE cards in! The drawing will be held on Wednesday, February 28. There is a special collection box for this drawing in the main office.

Come support our 8th grade volleyball team after school today in their season opener as they welcome the Newton Knights. Good luck, ladies!

MathCounts will meet this WEDNESDAY after school in Mrs. Donda's room. See you there.

NJHS - Please plan to help count in Mr. Croan's room after school until 4:45 pm on Wednesday if you are able. We need all the help we can get!

Our Pennies for Patients drive has begun! Did you know that US bills are made from linen and cotton rather than paper? Bring in those bills and coins this week to sabotage your competition or boost your own CORE+ box with pennies! All money will be collected on Wednesday afternoon to determine the first milestone winner of the competition. Will Mrs. Toland bring home the trophy again this year? Game on!

Monday, February 26th

Monday, February 26th

Attention choir students from quarters 1, 2, & 3. If you have not received your choir shirt for this year, please see Mrs. Stephens in 3026.

This Friday is our movie afternoon! Bring your family and friends and enjoy a late afternoon in, watching “the Live Action - Aladdin” on the big screen. Be sure to turn in those CORE cards in order to have a chance at winning VIP seats and benefits. There is a special collection box for these in the main office. Remember, the movie begins at 3:45. We can’t wait to see you there!

Basketball Club starts this Friday! Basketball Club is open to 7th and 8th grade boys and girls and will take place Friday mornings from 7:15 - 8:10. Space will be limited, so stop by Mrs. Marshall's room to sign up.

Come support our 8th-grade volleyball team after school today in their season opener as they welcome the Newton Knights. Good luck, ladies!

Attention members of SAGA: This is a reminder that we will be having a meeting this Wednesday, February 28th. Can't wait to see you there!

Friday, February 23rd

Friday, February 23rd

Attention to all 7th and 8th students interested in joining our new Basketball Club, please stop by Mrs. Marshall's room to sign up. Space will be limited so stop by today! We will meet before school on Friday mornings from 7:15-8:10 starting next week, March 1st, and continuing until the end of the school year. We will do a little skill practice and play lots of 1/2 court and full court scrimmages. It will be a great way to end your week!

Thursday, February 22nd

Thursday, February 22nd

Attention choir students from quarters 1, 2, & 3. If you have not received your choir shirt for this year, please see Mrs. Stephens in 3026.

Have you seen the posters around school?? That is right, our first movie afternoon is on March 1st. The movie, “The Live Action - Aladdin”, begins at 3:45. Be sure to save up your CORE cards and have them turned in to have a chance at VIP seats & benefits. There is a special collection box for these in the main office. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Our Unified basketball team ended our season with a win at Newton last night. We are so proud of our athletes; Nick, Asher, Farida, Gracie, Jania, Siahna, Ben, Adam, Frost, and Gunnar. Thank you to our partners for supporting our athletes and cheering us on.
Please wash your jerseys and turn them in to Ms. Massie's classroom by Monday.
Stay tuned for an end-of-the-season celebration! Go Pumas!

Wednesday, February 21st

Wednesday, February 21st

Your Powell Unified basketball team is playing at Newton on Wednesday at 4:30pm-5:30pm for our last game of the season! Come out and show your support!

Don't forget last day to turn in your TABS for TOTS is today. If you forgot them please bring them to Mrs. Gaston immediately in the morning on Thursday. Thank you for supporting TSA. We currently have over 11 pounds of tabs collected for the Ronald McDonald House.

Congratulations to 8th graders Cole Littleford, Naomi Davis, Maggie Usagani, and Breanna Fielding for winning first, second, third, and fourth place respectively in the Optimist Club's International Essay Contest this year! Their essays rose above many fine submissions, including those from high school students. They will be recognized and given their award checks on Friday, March 15 at the club's morning meeting. Once again, well done Cole, Naomi, Maggie, and Breanna!

TSA participants your next TSA meeting and final work time before our State TSA Competition is TODAY after school in room 1210. All portfolios and projects should be ready for competition for all events. See you then.

MathCounts will meet TODAY in Mrs. Donda’s room. Come solve some engineering problems for engineering week and continue to prepare for the state competition.

Tuesday, February 20th

Tuesday, February 20th

This is a reminder. 7th-grade girls volleyball begins today!

Attention choir students from quarters 1, 2, & 3. If you have not received your choir shirt for this year, please see Mrs. Stephens in 3026.

Did someone say movie afternoon?? On March 1st, Powell will be hosting our 1st movie afternoon, featuring “The Live Action - Aladdin”. The movie begins at 3:45. See signs around the school for what to bring and get your core cards turned in to have a chance at VIP seats & benefits. There is a special collection box for these in the main office. Concessions will be available and all proceeds go towards the thespian troupe. This is an afternoon you will not want to miss!

Student Council will meet tomorrow in room 3040. See you then.

Your Powell Unified basketball team is playing at Newton on Wednesday at 4:30pm-5:30pm for our last game of the season! Come out and show your support!

A message from our high schools... Powell - are you ready for one of the most memorable nights of the year? Get ready for a very special night - the Tri-School Unified Basketball Game! "Save the Date '' to attend and support Arapahoe, Heritage, and Littleton's Unified teams on Wednesday, February 21 at 6:30pm in Heritage's Main Gym. It is "Jersey Night" so make sure to wear your favorite jersey to the game. This is a FREE EVENT and there will be special guests, half-court shots, and more. All are invited in the hopes of filling the gym. Bring your friends, family, and neighbors to this awesome night.

Friday, February 16th

Friday, February 16th

Hey Powell Pumas!

Who likes a good movie? Who enjoys hanging out with their family and friends? Who likes snacks, drinks, and all the candy you can eat? Well, if you answered yes to any of the above then get ready to attend Powell’s first movie afternoon on March 1st, featuring “the Live Action - Aladdin”! The movie begins at 3:45. See signs around the school for what to bring and get your core cards turned in to have a chance at VIP seats & benefits. There is a special collection box for these in the main office. Can’t wait to see you there!

Thursday, February 15th

Thursday, February 15th


Attention all 7th grade girls. Your volleyball season begins Tuesday, February 20. Please meet your coaches that day after school in the gym dressed and ready to play!


Attention choir students from quarters 1, 2, & 3. If you have not received your choir shirt for this year, please see Mrs. Stephens in 3026.


TSA participants your next TSA meeting and final work time before our State TSA Competition is on Wednesday, February 21 after school in room 1210. All portfolios and projects should be ready for competition for all events. See you then.


Last night your Powell Unified team brought the heat! The atmosphere was phenomenal and all of our athletes were shining stars! Adam made epic shots which resulted in even more epic dance celebrations. Asher took his time and loved hearing the crowd roar his name. Nick was speedy and Fardia was all smiles. Jania was confident and strong on the court.Gracie hit beautiful shots. Siahna showed her dribbling skills and made incredible shots.
Thank you to everyone who made our home game one to remember!

Wednesday, February 14th

Wednesday, February 14th


Tonight is the best night of the year! Your Unified team is playing Euclid at home! Can we fill the gym and create the best atmosphere for our athletes? Come support your team after school and bring your best cheers. Join us for a halftime dance party, t-shirt toss, honoring our 8th graders, and an awesome time cheering on our athletes.
Meet in the gym after school with a great attitude and a loud cheering section! Go Pumas!
See you all there!

TSA students - This is a friendly reminder of our TSA meeting and parent meeting today after school. Please be prompt and ready to work on Competition events.

You heard it here: The first afternoon movie is just around the corner! Mark your calendars for Friday, March 1st for Powell’s 1st movie afternoon featuring “the Live Action - Aladdin”. That’s right - Prince Ali Ababwa is coming to Powell. The movie begins at 3:45. See signs around the school for what to bring and get your core cards turned in to have a chance at VIP seats & benefits. All students are invited - inviting your families is optional. Hope to see you there!

MathCounts will meet today in Mrs. Donda's room. See you there!

Tuesday, February 13th

Tuesday, February 13th

This is a reminder. 8th-grade girls volleyball begins today!

MathCounts WILL meet tomorrow in Mrs. Donda's room. We have a few items on the agenda including a celebration and an upcoming event next week. See you there.

Beginning Cooking Club begins today after school. Please meet in room 3040 at 3:40. Unfortunately, the Beginning Cooking Club is full.

Get ready for an epic night to remember! Our Unified basketball game is hosting our one and only home game on Wednesday, February 14th. Last year we filled the gym with spectators...can we do it again?? Join us for a halftime dance party, t-shirt toss, honoring our 8th graders, and an awesome time cheering on our athletes.

Monday, February 12th

Monday, February 12th


Attention all 8th-grade girls. Your volleyball season begins tomorrow. Please meet your coaches tomorrow after school in the gym dressed and ready to play!


Congratulations to our District Champion 8th grade boys B team! Saturday's game against Newton Middle School came down to the wire, but Dylan Pearson was able to grab a huge rebound with 2 seconds left in the game to secure their victory! Our Pumas showed so much heart and teamwork throughout the entire game and couldn't have had a better end to their season. Amazing game boys!


Our C team played an amazing game against the undefeated Newton Knights. They played their best game of the season, working together and leaving everything on the court. Unfortunately, they came up 1 point short in an overtime 29-28 loss.


Our A team also fell just short in the championship game against Newton Middle School, finishing as the district runner-ups. Despite the disappointing loss, these boys should hold their heads high for their undefeated regular season record, their great teamwork, leadership, positive attitudes and phenomenal individual and team performances throughout the season.


Don't forget to bring your washed uniform to Mrs. Marshall's room today after school to celebrate successful seasons by all 3 teams.



What an incredible showing for Powell.Middle School at the LPS district spelling bee! All four contestants made us proud! After several rounds of a spell-off, all-star Allaire Anderson came in second place. She moves on to the Colorado State Spelling Bee on the campus of the University of Denver on Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Friday, February 9th

Friday, February 9th

Attention all 8th grade girls. Your volleyball season begins Tuesday, February 13. Please meet your coaches that day after school in the gym dressed and ready to play!

Thank you to all the students who came out to support our 8th grade boys basketball teams in their final home game of the season! We had an amazing crowd there to cheer us on as both the A and B teams clinched spots in the district championship games tomorrow! Nash McMonigle's double double helped lead the A team to their victory over Goddard Middle School. Merrick Franks put up 19 points and grabbed 8 rebounds while Jacob Laderer's high hops led to his 4 steals, 5 rebounds and 8 points. Each player on the A team made important contributions last night and all season long to lead up to this championship game. We would love to see you all out there at Euclid Middle School tomorrow at 2:00 to support us as we take on Newton Middle School for the District title.


Our B team faced a tight game in the 4th quarter, but big rebounds by Matthew Reynolds and Caleb Tritz helped our Pumas to pull off the win. Kaiden Vaughn's intensity and hustle were difficult for Goddard to stop and Adrian Neville's composure came up huge for Powell. Thia tough and scrappy B team will also face Newton in tomorrow's championship game tipping off at 1:00 at Euclid middle school and we would love to see you there!


Don't forget that our C team will be playing in the championship game as well and I bet you can guess who they play ... you guessed it - Newton Middle School! They will play at 12:00. Make a day of it and come support all 3 amazing boys basketball teams tomorrow!

Thursday, February 8th

Thursday, February 8th

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What does that spell? GOOD LUCK to Allaire Anderson, William Gleason, Mira Sedhom, and Alyss Thurmond as they travel to Newton Middle School today for our District Spelling Bee!

Dining for Dollars is TODAY at Freddy’s! Visit the Freddy’s on Mineral between 4 - 8 pm TONIGHT, tell them you’re there for Powell’s fundraiser, and Freddy’s will donate 15% of your sale back to our school. You can also order online or in the app and use the promo code: GIVEBACK. See you there!

Last night your Unified basketball team played Goddard for their first game of the season. Nick Ellis played his heart out and Asher led the team as our highest scoring player. Gracie and Jania had great teamwork using their passing and dribbling skills. Farida brought immense energy and Siahna made excellent shots. To end the game, Adam and Frost made a buzzer-beater shot which tied the game! We can’t thank our partners enough for the encouragement and epic cheering. Way to go Unified!

Wednesday, February 7th

Wednesday, February 7th


Our very first Unified basketball game kicks off tonight at Goddard beginning at 4:30pm. We are so excited to kick off an awesome season.


Players and partners, please meet by the main entrance after the bell. We will take attendance and pass out jerseys before getting on the bus. Remember, the bus will bring us to Goddard, but you must have your own ride home.


Dining for Dollars is this THURSDAY at Freddy’s! Visit the Freddy’s on Mineral between 4 - 8 pm TOMORROW, tell them you’re there for Powell’s fundraiser, and Freddy’s will donate 15% of your sale back to our school. You can also order online or in the app and use the promo code: GIVEBACK. See you there!


Last night our 8th grade boys C team secured a spot in the district championship game as they beat Goddard Middle School 32-25. Henry Smith provided a defensive spark for our Pumas while Christian Flores once again led the team in rebounds. We will be playing at 12:00 pm on Saturday at Euclid Middle School and would love to see you all there!

Tuesday, February 6th

Tuesday, February 6th


Attention all 7th-grade boys basketball players. Please bring your CLEAN jersey to Mr. Altena's room for our end-of-the-season celebration today! See you there!

Last night our 8th grade boys basketball teams finished up their regular season with 3 commanding wins against Euclid Middle School.


Our 8 team started out the night on fire. Nash McMonigle's 19 points, 5 rebounds, and powerful defense helped lead the Pumas to a huge 61-32 victory. Miles Upah was tough on defense with 5 steals to accompany his 5 points. Brennan Dreiling was a steady contributor in rebounds, steals, and assists and Cole Troup was solid as well scoring 10 points and grabbing 5 rebounds. The whole team was impressive and worked so well together as they clinched the top seed going into this week's tournament. Good luck A team!


The B team kept the fire going as they pounced on the Falcons. Matthew Reynolds scored 10 points and grabbed 4 rebounds to help lead the Pumas to their 27-15 victory over Euclid. Adrian Neville scored some great baskets and Shaun McNatt caused a lot of problems for Euclid's offense and defense. Our Pumas finished as the 2nd seed going into this week's tournament and look forward to our home game on Thursday.


Our C team dominated from start to finish last night. Gabe Mendoza drained 3 big 3 point baskets and showed great leadership on the floor. Christian Flores continues to be a beast on the boards leading the team in rebounds and Caleb Wright played smart defense with several big steals. Our C team is ready for our semi-final game tonight against Goddard and we hope to secure a spot in Saturday's Championship game. Good luck Pumas!


Your Unified basketball team is playing at Goddard beginning at 4:30pm this Wednesday night. We are excited to kick off our first game of the season! Come out and support!

Monday, February 5th

Monday, February 5th


Magic: The Gathering Club will meet today after school from 3:40-4:45 in Mrs. Blake's room (1068). All are welcome. We hope to see you there!


Congratulations to our MathCounts members who represented Powell at a regional math competition this past weekend at the University of Denver. There were over 200 competitors from local districts in the Denver metro area. Students Grant Brandberg, Abby Meier, Max Zhang and Jacob Baron represented the Powell team and competitors Jackson Machado, Cole Littleford and Olivia Cherney competed individually. We have lots to celebrate with two of our students, Abby Meier and Cole Littleford placing in the top 25% of competitors. This is a huge accomplishment.


We will not have a MathCounts meeting this week but stay tuned for future meeting dates this semester.

Friday, February 2nd

Friday, February 2nd


Magic: The Gathering Club will meet in Mrs. Blake's room (1068) after school next Monday, February 5. Set your decks, review your strategy, and join us for some fun competition!

Congratulations to Powell's 8th Grade Boys A team who defeated our rivals from Newton on the road 39-29. Nash McMonigle and Merrick Franks consistently show up as leaders on and off the court and last night was no exception. They contribute far more than points on the scoreboard indicate, and they score a lot of points! But we can't overlook players like Cam Fredericks, Ryder Wallace and Brennan Dreiling who continue to play with so much heart and hustle, doing the small things that make a big difference. It was a great win for our Pumas!

Our B team won as well with an epic 3-point shot by Kaiden Vaughn to take the lead with 7 seconds left in the game! Rebounds, tough defense, and teamwork made the difference for our B team last night. Vaughn's 13 points, Cayden Whitney's 12 points, and Matthew Reynolds's 10 rebounds were valuable contributions.

Our C team battled in a close game the entire night but came up 5 points short of the victory. Great teamwork kept this game close as everyone contributed points, rebounds, and steals. Bryce Simon showed selflessness as he made several key passes to his teammates, and his big 3-point basket was awesome! Keegan Mead demonstrated awareness and hustle as he led the team in rebounds. We hope we get a rematch against Newton in the tournament next week!

Thursday, February 1st

Thursday, February 1st


Good luck to our 8th grade boys basketball teams as they take on the Knights at Newton today.


Congratulations to our 7th grade boys basketball team on finishing a great season at Goddard last night!
Our A team almost pulled off an epic comeback but fell just short by four points. Finley France and Davin Scholl both dominated on defense with six steals each, and Jasiah Mora led all scores with nine points.
Our B team played a tight contest all game and we had the ball in a tied game with seven seconds left. Ethan Van Gemert shot at the buzzer and was fouled. He sank his second free throw and game us the one point victory! Grayson Ferrigno had three steals and eight points.
Our C team finished off an undefeated season with an 18 to 10 win! Leo Jurbala had three steals and four points, and six different Pumas scored points!

Boys, please bring your WASHED jerseys to Coach Altena’s room for a celebration next Tuesday.