Powell Daily Announcements

Wednesday, November 13th

Nov 13, 2024 - World Kindness Day!

Dungeons and Dragons is meeting tomorrow after school. All are welcome in this student-led club!

Tonight is THE night that our tastebuds will be on fire and happy! We are looking forward to all who RSVP’d and who will be joining us for the 7th annual Chili Cook-Off! See you at 5:30 in the cafeteria! Also the student store will be open, come get your Powell swag and lollipops.

The student store will be open during the Chili Cook Off, come get your Powell swag, we just got new beanies in all your favorite Powell colors. We are also selling lollipops for a $1

TSA meeting is this Thursday in Room 1210.

Congratulations to both of our 8th grade girls basketball teams as they played in their semi-final games last night against Newton Middle School. Both teams showed great sportsmanship and poise as they fought the entire game. Elliott Price led the A team in rebounds, while she, Rebecca Morris and Kendall Helm led the team in scoring. Our B team worked together to grab over 20 rebounds, with each and every girl getting at least one rebound! Andrey Pummel had 3 rebounds and an awesome basket while Lucy Danos played tough and got 3 rebounds and 3 steals. Both teams will play on Saturday for 3rd place. Best of luck ladies!!

Our Puma Wrestling team competed in the District Wrestling Tournament last night at Goddard and finished in second place in the closest final score we’ve ever seen. The Goddard Vikings clawed away the trophy by only two points! Though we are sad to miss out on the championship this season, we had some amazing athletes representing our school with pride. Finishing in third place last night was Archie Ahrens, Tucker Imrie, Mason Scholl, Tommy Lindig, and Jack Bednorz. Earning second place was Myles Horne, Devin Vigil, Andreas Bonvicino, Davin Scholl, and Max Bratten. Finally a huge congratulations to our District Champions, Taj Muhammad, Kieran Ray, Eli Sieck, and Kaiden Brown. Great job this season Pumas!

Attention 8th grade boys interested in playing basketball for Powell. Your season begins soon! We are holding a preseason meeting this Friday at lunch in Mrs. Marshall’s room. Please show up to grab paperwork and a schedule. Your paperwork will need to be turned in before you can begin practicing. Our first practice will be Tuesday, December 3rd. See Mrs. Marshall or Mr. Altena with any questions.

7th grade boys interested in playing basketball: Mr. Eilert will be passing out paperwork during 7th grade lunch on Thursday and Friday of this week. Your paperwork needs to be turned in to the office before the first practice on December 10th. Let’s have a great turnout for the team this year!

Join us tomorrow for our annual Thanksgiving Feast during lunches in the cafeteria. Students will be served a roast turkey meal, which includes mashed potatoes, green beans, a dinner roll, fruit, milk, and pumpkin pie!

Tuesday, November 12th

Nov 12, 2024

We hosted the 6th grade Wrestling Festival in the Powel gym last night and it was another exciting evening of combat sport. Several matches had the crowd on their feet as your Pumas each fought with toughness. While we won ten matches, we unfortunately also lost ten. Special recognition to Ovilia Alexander, Jack Stewart, Kayden Comple and Reesen Esquibel for pinning their opponents, Gael Rojo Macias for two wins, and Marcleo Garcia for going undefeated all season and dominating every opponent. There is a lot of pride and grit in our 6th graders though, and coaches Altena and Sprague are excited to see next year’s 7th grade team.

Best of luck to your 8th grade girls basketball team today as they travel to Newton for the semifinals of the LPS district tournament. Good luck, Pumas!

And, good luck to our 7th and 8th grade wrestlers as they travel to Goddard today for the district championships. Bring home that trophy!

The student store will be open during the Chili Cook Off, come get your Powell swag, we just got new beanies in all your favorite Powell colors. We are also selling lollipops for a $1

Student Council will meet this Wednesday at 8:30 in room 3040

TSA meeting is this Thursday in Room 1210. Please bring all forms and fees completed.

Tonight is the night. 7th graders get to the cafeteria tonight by 6:30 PM for that informational meeting about next year’s Washington DC trip. See you there.

Battle of the Books is after school today in Mrs. Budden’s room 3068. Hope to see you there!

Monday, November 11th

Nov 11, 2024

Today is Veteran’s Day. Veteran’s Day is a federal holiday in the United States observed annually on November 11, for honoring military veterans of the United States Armed Forces. It began by commemorating the anniversary of the end of World War I which formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918. Please take a moment to recognize and thank anyone you know who has served our country in the Armed Forces. That could be a family member, a neighbor, or a teacher. That’s right, we have two veterans in our building. Ms. Goerke served in the Army and Officer Fisher served in the Marine Corps. When you see them today or tomorrow, say “thank you!”

What rhymes with Willy - Nilly - Silly - Billy?? You guessed it, CHILI!! Looking forward to seeing all Pumas at the Chili Cookoff this Wednesday night. Be there or be square!

The student store will be open during the Chili Cook Off, come get your Powell swag, we just got new beanies in all your favorite Powell colors. We are also selling lollipops for a $1

Come support our 6th grade wrestlers after school today as they host the second district wrestling festival. Wrestle strong, Powell!

Student Council will meet this Wednesday at 8:30 in room 3040

TSA meeting is this Thursday in Room 1210. Please bring all forms and fees completed.

7th graders, do you remember what happens tomorrow night? That’s right, the informational meeting for your very own Washington DC experience. The meeting starts promptly at 6:30 PM so get there early. See you there.

Magic: The Gathering will meet today after school in Mrs. Blake’s room. Hope to see you there!

All Talent Show auditions scheduled for last Thursday will now take place today in room 2471, you will have the same time slot and we will work anyone into the schedule who wishes to add their act into the auditions just sign up on the call board before the end of school today. Again talent show auditions have been rescheduled for today and anyone who wants to join an audition time can come and we will work you in. Don’t miss out on a fun evening that you can showcase your talent!

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

Thursday, November 7th

Nov 7, 2024

Good luck to our 7th grade girls basketball team today as they face the Falcons at Euclid.

Photography club's first meeting is today after school in room 2688. See you there!

Attention chess players! The LPS Chess Tournament will be held on Saturday, December 7. Space is limited, so go to the “Announcements” section of Powell’s website for tournament information and the sign-up link soon if you are interested in competing this year.

7th graders listen up. Did you hear about the amazing exhibits of the african american museum or the view from the top of the Washington Monument? How about the theater where Lincoln was assassinated or the home that George Washington lived in? All of those are items you can experience for yourself on next year’s Washington DC trip. Come to the cafeteria on November 12th at 6:30 PM to find out the details about the trip and how to register.

My name is Caley Trujillo and I am Powell’s Thespian Troupe Publicist. As you know the Follies are coming soon which is Powell’s annual talent show. We would still love for you to sign up to showcase your talents so pick an audition time on the call board on the back of the stage. Auditions are today but if you can’t make it, you can still sign up for an audition on the 11th. Look at the call board if you would like to audition today or monday. We would like to have all of today’s audition time slots filled so sign up for the Follies!

Our 8th grade girls basketball teams finished up the regular season last night with games against Newton Middle School. During this season the girls demonstrated some pretty amazing qualities like leadership, grit, perseverance, teamwork, coachability and positivity. We are all looking forward to the district tournament next week!

Wednesday, November 6th

Nov 6, 2024

What better way to celebrate World Kindness Day next week than to do it at 7th annual chili cook-off with family and friends! Last day to RSVP is today. Please visit the Powell Website scrolling marquee to fill in the RSVP form. We look forward to our largest turn out in Powell history!

Hey there, Pumas! Let’s fill the gym after school today as our 8th grade girls basketball team hosts Newton. Good luck, ladies! Last night these girls showed tremendous improvement in their game against Euclid. Our A team showed composure and continued to fight for rebounds. Sarah Martineau contributed with 4 points and 3 rebounds while Jadyn Blackwell hustled on both sides of the court. Our B team secured their first victory! Big baskets by Kanada Hicks and Nell Stalilonis helped our Pumas take the lead over the Falcons! This team consistently shows determination and teamwork. They combined for a season high 27 rebounds! Great games to both our teams.

The Follies are coming soon, which is Powell’s annual talent show. If you have a talent you would like to showcase you should audition for the Follies. Sign up for an audition slot on the call board on the back of the stage. We are looking for a wide variety of acts such as actors, singers, dancers, comedians, musicians, and other unique talents. We would love to see your talents so gather your friends, have fun, and take the risk! Auditions will be tomorrow after school from 3:40 to 4:45. You must have a time slot to audition so sign up today! We can’t wait to see Powell’s talents.

Please go through the lost and found in the cafeteria before Thursday. Teachers, make sure if you have classroom lost and found that you get it to the cafeteria before Thursday.

Next TSA meeting is this Thursday in Room 1210. Please bring all forms and fees completed.

Monday, November 4th

Nov 4, 2024

Next week our bellies will be full and our souls full of gratitude as we enjoy some delicious chili and good times with family and friends at the 7th annual chili cook-off! Last day to RSVP is this Wednesday, November 6. Please visit the Powell Website scrolling marquee to fill in the RSVP form. We look forward to our largest turn out in Powell history!

Good luck to our 7th grade girls basketball team as they travel to take on the Goddard Vikings after school today.

Don’t forget Battle of the Books is meeting tomorrow in Mrs. Budden’s room! Can’t wait to see you all!

Photography club is finally here this Thursday! Meet in room 2688!

Attention 8th grade NJHS and Student Council members. Just a reminder that our field trip is tomorrow. Please reference the information you received on Friday and communicate with your teachers about your absence. See Mrs. Donda with any questions.

The Follies are coming soon, which is Powell’s annual talent show. If you have a talent you would like to showcase you should audition for the Follies. Sign up for an audition slot on the call board on the back of the stage. We are looking for a wide variety of acts such as actors, singers, dancers, comedians, musicians, and other unique talents. We would love to see your talents so gather your friends, have fun, and take the risk! Auditions will be on November 7th after school from 3:40 to 4:45. You must have a time slot to audition so sign up today! We can’t wait to see Powell’s talents.

Please go through the lost and found in the cafeteria before Thursday. Teachers, make sure if you have classroom lost and found you get it to the cafeteria before Thursday.

Homework Club is cancelled this afternoon. Students please have a way home after school today. Again, no homework club this afternoon.

Friday, November 1st

Nov 1, 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!

The Follies are coming soon, which is Powell’s annual talent show. If you have a talent you would like to showcase you should audition for the Follies. Sign up for an audition slot on the call board on the back of the stage. We are looking for a wide variety of acts such as actors, singers, dancers, comideans, musicians, and other unique talents. We would love to see your talents so gather your friends, have fun, and take the risk! Auditions will be on November 7th after school from 3:40 to 4:45. You must have a time slot to audition so sign up today! We can’t wait to see Powell’s talents.