Powell Daily Announcements: January 2025

Friday, January 31st

Jan 31, 2025

All first semester woods students in 7th and 8th grade, please stop by the wood shop TODAY pick up your completed projects. Today is the last day to take your projects home.

Students if you plan to attend an after school sporting event you must be in the gym by 3:45 or leave campus and return at 4:30. Students you are not allowed to wander the halls.

Attention all 7th grade girls interested in playing Volleyball: There will be a mandatory meeting during lunch on Tuesday, February 4th. Please grab your lunch, or if you are buying lunch, head to the front of the line and then make your way to the gym. The meeting will start promptly at 11:15. See you soon! Coaches Bowlen & Altena

Attention SAGA students. SAGA is back! SAGA will be meeting on Mondays, starting next Monday, February 3rd from 3:30 - 4:45 pm. Come see old friends or to meet new ones. All are welcome. See you on Monday in Room 1041.

Alright 7th graders TODAY is the day. The early registration window for next year’s Washington DC closes TODAY. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity and be sure to get yourself signed up.

A strong reminder that no food or drink is to be taken outside during recess. This included unopened snacks and drinks of any type.

Our 8th grade boys basketball teams played against our rivals at Newton Middle School. Our A and B teams struggled to find their rhythm and both came up on the losing side of the game. Landon Syers was calm and composed throughout the game. Jacob Carey worked hard defensively, never giving up. For our B team, Kai Budler gave a strong effort on offense and defense and Blake Matney played smart and consistent basketball. Our C team started out strong and never looked back. This is the most positive, team-focused and encouraging group of boys. They continue to get better, individually and as a team, each game. Dylan Renner and Tommy Lindig are a dynamic duo in the backcourt and Corbin Weil lead the team in points, rebounds and steals.

Thursday, January 30th

Jan 30, 2025

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

TSA meeting is today after school in room 1210.

All first semester woods students in 7th and 8th grade, please stop by the wood shop to pick up your completed projects. Please do this before January 31.

Attention all soccer players: Soccer Club starts today! Bring your cleats - and maybe athletic pants and a light jacket - and come to the field after school today. Boys and girls from all grades are welcome!

Congratulations to the 7th grade boys basketball teams! The A team dominated Goddard and finished the season with a win! Ian Laderer led all scorers with 14 points. The B team had ANOTHER close one, and fell just short by 2 points. Ben Minerly led all scorers with 7 points. C team fell just short, but played with enthusiasm. Cason Zwickl led Powell with 4 points. Congrats on a great season!

Alright 7th graders Friday is the day. The early registration window for next year’s Washington DC closes TOMORROW. If you aren’t one of the 50 students who have already registered then get yourself signed up for a trip you will remember for many years to come.

Just a reminder that Dungeons and Dragons and photography club is not meeting after school today. See you all next week!

Starting today, the lunch bell will only ring 2 minutes before the normal passing period. This will allow you 6 minutes to get to class. All students need to be in class on time.

Unified participants, basketball practice is today after school in the gym! See you there!

Wednesday, January 29th

Jan 29, 2025

Attention NJHS Students - our next mandatory meeting will be TODAY, January 29th in Mrs. Donda’s room during lunch. You should have received a lunch pass in your block 7 class yesterday. If you did not receive a pass, please see Mr. Croan to receive one. Please plan to stay in Donda’s room the whole lunch period.

Good luck to our 7th grade boys basketball teams as they travel to Goddard after school today for their last games of the season!

All first semester woods students in 7th and 8th grade, please stop by the wood shop to pick up your completed projects. Please do this before January 31.

Students if you plan to attend an after school sporting event you must be in the gym by 3:45 or leave campus and return at 4:30. Students you are not allowed to wander the halls.

Attention all soccer players: Soccer Club starts tomorrow! Bring your cleats - and maybe athletic pants and a light jacket - and come to the field after school tomorrow. Boys and girls from all grades are welcome!

Our 8th grade boys basketball teams played some great basketball last night against Euclid Middle School. Our A team had an outstanding performance in their win against the Falcons with contributions from all players. Joe Sotelo and Ethan Van Gemert led all scorers. King Jordan was tough on defense grabbing rebounds and causing turnovers while Jasiah Mora showed tremendous composure. Our B team played a very tough game, but came up a little short. Henry Huggins and Tareq Frasier were all over the rebounds and steals and Gray Ferrigno was persistent and aggressive all game long. Our C team was in control the entire game and showed excellent teamwork. Braedan Longoria had a huge game with 8 points, 8 rebounds and 5 steals. Corbin Weil and Santiago Grado Caraveo were active and effective in their rebounding and defensive efforts. Great games Pumas!

Tuesday, January 28th

Jan 28, 2025

Attention NJHS Students - our next mandatory meeting will be THIS WEDNESDAY, January 29th in Mrs. Donda’s room. Please plan to stay in Donda’s room the whole lunch period.

Good luck to our 8th grade boys basketball teams as they travel to Euclid after school today.

All first semester woods students in 7th and 8th grade, please stop by the wood shop to pick up your completed projects. Please do this before January 31.

Monday, January 27th

Jan 27, 2025

Magic: The Gathering will meet today after school in Mrs. Blake’s room.

All first semester woods students in 7th and 8th grade, please stop by the wood shop to pick up your completed projects. Please do this before January 31.

Friday, January 24th

Jan 24, 2025

Magic: The Gathering will meet after school on Monday in Mrs. Blake’s room. All levels of experience are welcome! Bring your plainswalker and join the fun!

Our eSports Club is having one more tryout day Wednesday, January 29 after school. Students that wish to try out must have a signed permission slip. Please see Ms. Boehmler or Mr. Altena to receive a permission slip or if you have any questions.

All first semester woods students in 7th and 8th grade, please stop by the wood shop to pick up your completed projects. Please do this before January 31.

Attention NJHS Students. We are in need of about 5 students to be on our leadership team for Pennies for Patients. Please email Mrs. Donda if you are interested.

Unified registration has closed! Thank you to everyone who applied to be a partner. You will receive an email from Ms. Massie by Friday afternoon with additional information. Our first practice is Thursday after school next week! Can’t wait to see you there!

In case you missed it, your 8th grade boys basketball teams played in 3 exciting games last night against the Newton Knights. Davin Scholl dominated the game with 10 points, 12 rebounds and 7 steals while Jacob Carey and Ethan Van Gemert each added 4 steals to their 3 point buckets. The A team came away with a big victory against our rival school. B team played hard all game, but came up short. Leo Jurbala led the team with 9 points - including 2 big 3 pointers! Blake Matney and Henry Huggins were big on the boards and Justin Arnold led the team in steals. Our C team had a big comeback in the last 2 minutes, but it wasn’t enough to pull off the win. Dylan Renner was on fire scoring 10 points and hustling for 4 steals. Jackson Kennedy was all over the rebounds. Great games by all our Pumas last night!

Thursday, January 23rd

Jan 23, 2025

Congratulations to our 8th grade boys C team for their efforts in their games last night against Options. We split the games again, but showed teamwork and sportsmanship the entire night. Shout out to Braeden Longoria for his 14 points and Corbin Weil for double digit rebounds in both games. Aiden Long, Jacob Tin and Dylan Renner teamed up to create quite the defensive trio with their hustle, focus and grit.

Come support our 8th grade boys basketball teams as they welcome Newton after school today. See you there!

Congratulations to our 7th grade boys basketball teams! The A team showed a TON of improvement, but fell a little short to Euclid. Owen Wise led all scores with 10 points and played incredible defense. The B team lost by only one point, with Silas Folk’s last second half court shot just barely too late, even though he swished it. Silas had 8 steals and 12 points to lead all scores. The C team played hard all game and won! Myler Palmer had 5, Henry Amann had 5, and Jett Schull had 4 in their team victory. Go Pumas!

TSA meeting is today after school in room 1210.

Magic: The Gathering will meet after school next Monday in Mrs. Blake’s room. Set your deck, refine your strategy, and join us for competitive fun!

D and D and Photography Club is tonight after school in the library.

Attention all soccer players! Powell is starting a Soccer Club on Thursdays after school. Because of the weather, we won’t be having Soccer Club this week (so NO Soccer Club today), but as the weather allows, we will plan to have it each Thursday after school on the track field. Boys and girls of all grades are welcome!

Attention NJHS Students. We are in need of about 5 students to be on our leadership team for Pennies for Patients. Please email Mrs. Donda if you are interested.

Wednesday, January 24th

Jan 22, 2025

Last night our 8th grade boys C team played a double header against Options Middle School. We split the games 1-1. Tommy Lindig showed tremendous hustle and toughness on defense while Alex Toker displayed fantastic offensive decision making. Webb Bailey kept his cool as he knocked down important free throws through the games.

It’s a rematch today, Powell, so come support our 8th grade boys basketball team as they welcome Options, after school, one more time. And, Good luck to our 7th grade boys basketball teams as they travel to Euclid after school today.

This is just a reminder that there is no Chess Club today. Our next meeting will be next Wednesday, January 29.

Attention all soccer players! Powell is starting a Soccer Club on Thursdays after school. Because of the weather, we won’t be having Soccer Club this week, but as the weather allows, we will plan to have it each Thursday after school on the track field. Boys and girls of all grades are welcome!

Tuesday, January 21st

Jan 21, 2025

Time for another basketball game, Pumas. Come on out and support our 8th grade boys basketball team as they welcome Options after school today.

Attention Chess Club members. Tomorrow’s meeting is cancelled due to a schedule conflict. There will be no Chess Club this week.

Battle of the Books is tonight in Mrs. Budden’s room.

Student Council will meet next Wednesday in room 3040 at 8:30. See you then. And now an announcement from Student Council.

Friday, January 17th

Jan 17, 2025

Unified Basketball: Are you committed to ensuring inclusion within our school? Do you recognize differences and celebrate all kids? Are you adaptable, encouraging, and a strong role model? Do you enjoy basketball? Consider signing up to be a Unified Basketball partner for the 2025 season. Applications and additional information can be found on Massie’s door (1031). If you have completed the paperwork, turn it in to the front office by Ms. Cook. Today is the last day to submit your application!

Student Council will meet next Wednesday in room 3040 at 8:30. See you then. And now an announcement from Student Council.

Thursday, January 16th

Jan 16, 2025

eSports tryouts will be taking place today and tomorrow. You must have a signed permission slip to try out. Meet in Ms. Boehmler’s room, 1044 after school if you are trying out today.

There is no TSA Meeting today after school.

D and D get what items you need from the library and then go to Mrs. Budden’s room. Photography club, meet in Mrs. Budden’s room. Both of these today after school!

Congratulations to our 7th grade boys’ basketball teams on some awesome basketball last night against Newton! After falling in a big hole early on, the A team made an impressive comeback, but ultimately fell short. Owen Wise led all scores with 14. Our B team went down to the wire and, after a floater in the last minute of game time by Silas Folk, won a thriller by one point. Silas also led all scores with 6 points. Our C team fought hard, but ultimately couldn’t reclaim the lead in the 4th quarter, falling 25 to 17. Juelz Powell led Powell with 6 points, Jett Schull had 5, and Cason Zwickl had 4 points. Go Pumas!

Tuesday, January 14th

Jan 14, 2025

eSports tryouts will be taking place after school tomorrow and Thursday. You must have a signed permission slip to tryout. Please see Mr. Altena or Ms. Boehmler to get your permission slip and sign up for a time on Google Classroom.

For 8th grade only:
Make sure you are in your CORE+ class right now.
Once attendance has been taken, head to the cafeteria. You NEED to stay with your CORE+ class.
You will be dismissed from the cafeteria for your short ride on the bus to EPIC.

Monday, January 13th

Jan 13, 2025

eSports tryouts will be taking place after school on Wednesday and Thursday of this week. You must have a signed permission slip to tryout. Please see Mr. Altena or Ms. Boehmler to get your permission slip and sign up for a time on Google Classroom.

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

Magic: The Gathering will meet in Mrs. Blake’s room today after school.

8th grade boys basketball players, we will NOT be having practice today after school. Please be ready to practice hard tomorrow. 7th grade boys will still have practice today.

Friday, January 10th

Jan 10, 2025

eSports tryouts will be taking place after school on Wednesday, January 15 and Thursday, January 16. You must have a signed permission slip to tryout. Please see Mr. Altena or Ms. Boehmler to get your permission slip and sign up for a time on Google Classroom.

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

Do you like solving mysteries? How about being IN one? This year’s Spring Play is called How to get Away with a Murder Mystery. AUDITIONS ARE FULL. There are no more available time slots. If you are interested in auditioning, you must email Mrs. Enley to schedule a time during lunch or before school. No auditions will be done after Thursday, so make sure you email Mrs. Enley now to get an audition time since they are full after school. There is a Google classroom to join posted on the Call Board, that’s the door at the back of our stage. You must have an audition time slot for a chance to be an actor in this murder mystery. Auditions are next Wednesday and Thursday. If you would rather be involved OFF the stage, our tech interviews are a few weeks away, so hang in there!

Magic: The Gathering will meet after school on Monday in Mrs. Blake’s room. Set your deck, refine your strategy, and join us for competitive fun!

Our 8th grade basketball team travelled to Goddard last night and challenged them to a few close games. A-team cut their deficit from last game in half. Landon Syers fought through an injury to lead them to a close loss. B-team came down to the final seconds, and Joe Sotelo showed great playmaking. Henry Huggins hustled on defense and rebounded in a loss that came down to the final shot. C-team won in a really close game. Braden Longoria made some really big shots in the second half and Santiago Grado Caraveo did a great job on defense to lock down their shooter at the end. Come support us in our next home game against Newton!

Thursday, January 9th

Jan 9, 2025

Good luck to our 8th grade boys basketball team today as they hit the road for a rematch with Goddard.

TSA meeting is today after school in room 1210. We will be focusing in Early Submission work for all state TSA events.

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

Congratulations to the 2 Powell students whose poems were recently selected to be published in “A Celebration of Poets” from the Creative Communication Fall 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:

6th grader Maddi Jensen for her poem “I Remember”

8th grader Thistle Landgren for the poem “Hearing Fall Whispers”

If YOU are a writer who would like to enter your writing in contests or submit it for possible publication, please see Mrs. Jordan for more information.

We are so proud of all of our Puma authors!

Wednesday, January 8th

Jan 8, 2025

Homework Club Announcement! New to 2nd semester: Homework club will NO longer be offered on Monday’s after school. Homework club will ONLY be Wednesdays after school. Please only come to Homework Club if you have something productive to work on. The first Homework Club of 2nd semester will be TODAY!

This is a reminder for 6th graders who would like to play basketball at Powell this year. Meet your coaches after school in the gym ready to play!

TSA members, this is a friendly reminder of our TSA meeting on Thursday. All participants must attend this meeting. Please make sure portfolios are completed for your events.

Can you spell EXCITED? I am so excited to see all of the spellers today after school trying to earn a spot in the district-wide Scripps spelling bee. See you after school in room 3057. We wish you the best of luck in the competition today!

Attention Thespians! There is no Thespian Troupe today after school. Again, there is no Thespian Troupe meeting today after school.

Do you like solving mysteries? How about being IN one? This year’s Spring Play is called How to get Away with a Murder Mystery. If you are interested in auditioning, there is a sign-up and a Google classroom to join posted on the Call Board, that’s the door at the back of our stage. You must have an audition time slot for a chance to be an actor in this murder mystery. Auditions are next Wednesday and Thursday. If you would rather be involved OFF the stage, our tech interviews are a few weeks away, so hang in there!

Tuesday, January 7th

Jan 7, 2025

Game on, 6th graders! Your basketball season begins tomorrow. Please meet your coaches after school in the gym tomorrow dressed and ready to play. There will be a very brief meeting after lunch in room 1210

TSA members, this is a friendly reminder of our TSA meeting on Thursday. All participants must attend this meeting. Please make sure portfolios are completed for your events.

Calling all spellers! Thank you for all that RSVP’d. Tomorrow, January 8th is the school level written spelling bee. Please come to Ms. Calkins’ room 3057 after school with your charged chromebook! Please see her today if you have any questions or have not confirmed with her, yet!

Battle of the Books is today after school in Mrs. Budden’s room! See you there!