Powell Daily Announcements: October 2024

Thursday, October 31st

Oct 31, 2024

The 7th annual Chili Cook off is a friendly and tasty competition for all of Pumas to enjoy! Please join us on November 13th in the cafeteria from 5:30-7pm for some great comfort food and a chance to connect with our wonderful Powell community. Let’s feel & show the gratitude of those involved, our loved ones and our community of Pumas! Be sure to visit the Powell Website scrolling marquee to fill in the RSVP form.

There is no TSA today after school. Next meeting is Thursday November 7 all forms and fees are due.

STUDENTS: If you have been having problems with your Trackpad on your chromebook and did not go yesterday, please go see Mr. Benton in the Library ASAP.

The Follies are coming soon! For those of you that don’t know, the Follies is Powell’s annual talent show. If you would like to audition for the talent show please sign up for a time slot on the Call Board which is on the back of the stage door. We are looking for actors, dancers, singers, comedians, musicians, and other unique talents! Gather some friends and take a risk. Auditions are next Thursday, November 7 after school from 3:40 to 4:45. You must have a time slot to audition, so sign up TODAY for the talent show!

Last night our 8th grade girls basketball teams traveled to Newton for some tough competition. Our A team made some huge improvements and really worked together as a team. Each girl made some personal goals and fought hard to achieve them. Our B team was unified in their defense as they combined for 20 rebounds and 11 steals. Your coaches are incredibly proud of you all! Remember, there will NOT be morning practice tomorrow!

Wednesday, October 30th

Oct 30, 2024

Arapahoe High School will host its showcase TONIGHT at 6:00 pm. Visit their website for more information.

Last night our 8th grade girls basketball teams were matched up against another tough opponent. Despite the outcome, our girls displayed courage, strength and teamwork. Each one of our girls grabbed at least one rebound, and nearly everyone managed to get a steal. Way to keep your heads up Pumas, you girls are all amazing! Best of luck to these ladies as they travel to Newton after school today!

Reminder there is no TSA this Thursday. If you have your forms they must be returned to Mrs. Gaston in room 1210

STUDENTS: If you have been having a problem with your trackpad on your Chromebook, please go see Mr. Benton in the Library ASAP.

We hosted the Knights from Newton yesterday at our final wrestling dual meet before districts and it was another exciting evening of combat sport! Newton always has a solid, well coached team, so we are stoked to say we won 17 matches and lost 11. Our team really rebounded from our last meet, and coaches Altena and Sprague are proud of each and every one of our athletes. Special shouts out to Kaiden Brown who wrestled up a weight class and beat a giant fellow, Manny Perez for getting two wins, and Mason Scholl who remains undefeated on the season. Great work Pumas!

Tuesday, October 29th

Oct 29, 2024

Arapahoe High School will host its showcase on Oct 30th at 6:00 pm. Visit their website for more information.

Good luck to our 8th grade girls basketball teams as they travel for a rematch at Goddard after school today! And, All the best to our 7th and 8th grade wrestlers today as they visit the Newton Knights today,

Tonight is the night! Please join Ms. Goerke for information on the Environmental Science in Action trip to the Azores in June 2026! The meeting will begin promptly at 6pm in the cafeteria and be done at or before 7. If you have not registered, no worries, there is plenty of space!

Reminder there is no TSA this Thursday. If you have your forms they must be returned to Mrs. Gaston in room 1210.

Our 6th grade Wrestling Team had their first of two meets last night at Euclid and it was a thrilling evening, We won several close bouts and lost some too, Coaches Altena and Sprague want to recognize Olivia Alexander, Ressen Esquibel, and Guile Rojo Macias for wins against a tough opponents and give props to all our athletes for their hard work and courage. Special recognition goes to Marcelo Garcia though, he wrestled four different opponents last night and beat them all. In those 4 matches he scored a total of 72 points while only giving up six. Wow!

Come support our 7th and 8th grade team this afternoon in the main gym as we host the Knights from Newton.

Monday, October 28th

Oct 28, 2024

Arapahoe High School will host its showcase on Oct 30th at 6:00 pm. Visit their website for more information.

Come support our 7th grade girls basketball team as they welcome the Newton Knights after school for their first games of the season., AND good luck to our 6th grade wrestlers as they head to Euclid to compete in their first district meet today.

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

A huge thank you to everyone that came out for the Stride. Your participation paid off and we won $1,000. Way to go Pumas. A special shout out to Davin Scholl. He showed the ultimate CORE behavior at the Stride.

No Place for Hate. We are looking for more people to join our club. Our next meeting will be today after school in Ms. Boehmler’s room, 1044. Help us build a stronger community to prevent bullying in our school!

Friday, October 25th

Oct 25, 2024

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.

Magic: The Gathering will meet after school next Monday, October 28, in Mrs. Blake’s room. All experience levels and legal decks are welcome. Set your deck, review your strategy, and join us for some fun competition.

No Place for Hate is looking for more people to join our club. Our next meeting will be Monday after school in Ms. Boehmler’s room, 1044. Help us build a stronger community to prevent bullying in our school!

Our 8th grade girls basketball teams came up short in their games against Euclid last night. Sylvie Petersen was a leader on the court with 6 steals and 3 rebounds. Grace Farley led the team in scoring with 6 points, including a big 3 point basket! Andrey Pummel and Nell Stalilonis were super aggressive and showed endless energy as they played tough defense. Gemma Strouse added 5 points and 5 steals for the Pumas. Way to play hard the entire game ladies!

Our wrestling team faced a strong Euclid squad in our gym yesterday, and frankly, it was a tough meet. In 28 matches against the Falcons, we lost 19 and only won 9. Our Pumas ALL battled and refused to quit, but the Euclid team was more experienced and caught us off our game. Coaches Altena and Sprague are proud of everyone of our athletes, but have to recognize that despite a tough night, the following Pumas deserve recognition: Davin Scholl wrestled a giant of a middle schooler last night, and pinned him in the second period. Taj Muhammed pinned one Falcon and outworked one of Euclid’s best athletes for two wins last night. Finally, Corbin Weil was dominant last night and pinned his Falcon opponent in the first round. We have a sixth grade meet at Euclid on Monday and another home meet on Tuesday against Newton,

Arapahoe High School will host its showcase on Oct 30th at 6:00 pm. Visit their website for more information.

Thursday, October 24th

Oct 24, 2024

Good luck to our 8th grade girls basketball teams as they travel to Euclid after school! AND, there’s more wrestling at Powell today as your 7th and 8th grade team welcomes the Euclid Falcons. See you there!

Just a reminder, Dungeons and Dragons is meeting today after school in the library! See you there!

Giddy up Pumas! Who's ready for some Chili?? Who’s ready to show some gratitude for good times with friends and family and delicious food? The 7th annual Chili Cook-off is around the corner to do just that! Bring your best recipe and challenge other families for the title, or just come to enjoy and taste a variety of chilis while casting your vote for your favorite! This fun and competitive event will be held in the cafeteria on November 13th from 5:30-7. Please visit the Powell Website scrolling marquee to enter the contest as well as to RSVP, so we know you are attending!

We are looking for more people to join our club, No Place For Hate. Our next meeting will be Monday after school in Ms. Boehmler’s room, 1044. Help us build a stronger community to prevent bullying in our school!

Wednesday, October 23rd

October 23rd, 2024

Students! Do you love photography? Want to get better and hang out with others that also love it? Come to the photography club! The first meeting will be on November 7 after school in Mrs. Budden’s room 2688. 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.

Attention members of No Place for Hate: we will be meeting today after school in Mrs. Boehmler’s room. Can’t wait to see you there!

October 30th, is the Freshman Showcase Night at 6:00 pm at Arapahoe HS

Are you a current 6th or 7th grader who wants to start seeing the world?! You are being offered the chance to join Ms. Goerke on a trip to the ISLANDS OF THE AZORES in Summer 2026! Bring a parent or guardian to the informational meeting on Tuesday, October 29 at 6pm in our cafeteria. Ms. Goerke will share all the exciting details with you then. If you did not get the RSVP code, please see Ms. Goerke in room 1067.

Our 8th grade girls hosted the Goddard Vikings last night in our first games of the season. The A team showed amazing teamwork and composure and was able to secure their first victory! Kendall Helm was a leader for the Pumas with 8 points and 5 steals. Sarah Martineau and Rebecca Morris crashed the boards with a combined 19 rebounds. Congratulations A team! Our B team fought hard the entire game and continued into overtime, but fell just 2 points short. Gemma Strouse led all scorers with 10 points while Emme Smith and Jay Garvey each grabbed 8 rebounds. We are so proud of both our teams!

Student Council is sponsoring another hometown spirit day. Please wear your Nuggets attire this Thursday, October 24th for the Nuggets first home game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Our 7th and 8th grade Wrestling team had the first meet of the season last night at Goddard and it was an exciting evening of combat sport. There were 43 wrestling matches and we won 26 of them and lost 17. There were so many impressive performances last night that we can’t list them all, but Coaches Altena and Sprague wanted to recognize Jack Bednorz, Reese Davis, Andrew Garduza, Myles Horne, Danna Bautista, and Gavin Troupe for especially impressive wins. Pumas, we have a great wrestling team and you can see us compete in person tomorrow for our first home meet against Euclid!

Student Council guest speakers Stride and Spirit Week

Halloween is almost here. Some of you may be planning to dress up for Halloween, please remember that we do not wear masks, face makeup, or inflatable costumes, and we do not bring weapons of any kind on campus. If you have any questions or are not sure if your costume is acceptable, please ask the front office or any of the administration.

Tuesday, October 22nd

Oct 22, 2024

All the best to our 7th and 8th grade wrestlers today as they visit the Goddard Vikings today, AND, come support our 8th grade girls basketball team today as they host the Goddard Vikings. Go Pumas!

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 members of No Place for Hate: we will be meeting tomorrow after school in Mrs. Boehmler’s room. Can’t wait to see you there!

Attention students who signed up to be peer leaders with Sources of Strength. This is a friendly reminder about our first meeting after school TODAY in Ms. Goerke’s classroom. Bring your strengths and be ready to have some fun!

Giddy up Pumas! Who's ready for some Chili?? Who’s ready to show some gratitude for good times with friends and family and delicious food? The 7th annual Chili Cook-off is around the corner to do just that! Bring your best recipe and challenge other families for the title, or just come to enjoy and taste a variety of chilis while casting your vote for your favorite! This fun and competitive event will be held in the cafeteria on November 13th from 5:30-7.Please visit the Powell Website scrolling marquee to fill in the RSVP form, so we know you are attending!

For all 8th grade students who plan on attending Arapahoe High School, mark your calendars for the end of the month, October 30th, to attend Freshman Showcase Night at 6:00 pm. You’ll meet AHS staff & students and explore the exciting academic, athletic, extracurricular offerings available to future Warriors. See the flyer on the hallway monitors for details or visit the Powell website under high school registration..

Student Council is sponsoring another hometown spirit day. Please wear your Nuggets attire this Thursday, October 24th for the Nuggets first home game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Student Council guest speakers Stride and Spirit Week

Wednesday, October 16th

Oct 16, 2024

Dungeons and Dragons starts up soon! The first meeting will be in the library after school on Thursday October 24th. No need to sign up, just show up! If you have any questions, please talk to Mrs. Budden.

Attention NJHS and 8th grade Student Council members - you should have received a letter yesterday about our upcoming field trip. Please be sure to return the paper to Mrs. Donda by next Wednesday at the latest.

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!