Powell Daily Announcements: September 2024

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