Hello, Powell Families!

 

Friday, May 1st - Teacher Workday: No School for Students

 

Powell Teacher Appreciation Week, May 4th - 8th: Our Powell PTA is requesting help to fuel Our Powell Superstars! Let's roll out the red carpet and show our amazing Powell teachers and staff how much we appreciate them! Click this link to see how you can help. 

Congratulations, Science Olympiad! Our Science Olympiad Team earned 2nd place at last weekend’s Lee County Science Olympiad Tournament! Students worked incredibly hard and truly earned this honor. Please join me in congratulating them on this outstanding achievement, and a special thank you to Mrs. Poisson and Mrs. Dove for their leadership and support of the team!

Congratulations, First LEGO League! Out of 21 elementary and middle schools, Powell placed 11th and 13th in the robotics section of the competition! Also, out of those 21 schools, Powell was 1 of the 3 schools to receive the Core Values LEGO Brick! Thank you Mrs. Warzecho, Mr. Stevenson and various other staff members for their leadership and support of these teams!

Congratulations, First Tee! Our First Tee Team competed in the Championship Challenge and won various awards! Thank you to Mr. Stevenson and staff for all they do to support this program and our students at Powell!

2026–2027 Kindergarten Registration is Open! We are thrilled to begin welcoming our newest learners for the upcoming school year! If you have a child ready to start their educational journey, now is the time to enroll. Help us spread the word; please share this news with friends, neighbors, and any local families with eligible children.

• Start Here: Begin the process at wcpss.net.
• Questions? Reach out to Paula Bodette at pbodette@wcpss.net.

 

Help Us Grow Together: We want your child’s school experience to be as positive and beneficial as possible. To do that, we need your insight! Please take a few moments to provide thoughtful responses to our family survey, open from April 6 through May 15. Click here to share your feedback.

 

Support Our Students: Field Trip Donations We want to ensure every student can participate in our upcoming field trips! Our PTA has created a special donation item on our Givebacks page. If you would like to contribute toward the cost of another student's trip, your generosity would be greatly appreciated.

 

PTA Website: Families can explore the PTA website to stay up to date on PTA events and happenings. Visit www.powellpta.org

 

Cultural Observances and Celebrations for April:

Arab American Heritage Month: During the month of April, the Arab American Foundation formally recognizes the achievements of Arab Americans through the celebration of National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM). Across the country, cultural institutions, school districts, municipalities, state legislatures, public servants, and non-profit organizations issue proclamations and engage in special events that celebrate our community’s rich heritage and numerous contributions to society.

 

Have a great week!

Sierra Wooden, Principal

 

Upcoming Events (Subject to change):

4/30 4th Grade Symphony Field Trip 

5/1 Teacher Workday - No School for Students

5/4-5/6 - 1st Grade Visiting Artist Erin Badger-Coffey, 9:30

5/12 Band & Orchestra Concert 6:30

5/21 Musical Performance 6:30

5/22 Musical Assembly 2:00

5/22 Domain Showcase (Tentative)

5/27 Dance & Friends Concert, 6:30-7:30

5/29 All Arts Assembly 2:00

Hello, Powell Families!

 

Big Thanks to Our Book Fair Volunteers! We are so grateful to everyone who helped make our Spring Book Fair a wonderful experience for our students! From the early planning stages to the final takedown, your energy and support made all the difference. Our volunteers are the heart of this event, and our school family is incredibly lucky to have you. Thank you for fostering a love of reading in our community! 

2026–2027 Kindergarten Registration is Open! We are thrilled to begin welcoming our newest learners for the upcoming school year! If you have a child ready to start their educational journey, now is the time to enroll. Help us spread the word; please share this news with friends, neighbors, and any local families with eligible children.

• Start Here: Begin the process at wcpss.net.
• Questions? Reach out to Paula Bodette at pbodette@wcpss.net.

 

Help Us Grow Together: We want your child’s school experience to be as positive and beneficial as possible. To do that, we need your insight! Please take a few moments to provide thoughtful responses to our family survey, open from April 6 through May 15. Click here to share your feedback.

 

Support Our Students: Field Trip Donations We want to ensure every student can participate in our upcoming field trips! Our PTA has created a special donation item on our Givebacks page. If you would like to contribute toward the cost of another student's trip, your generosity would be greatly appreciated.

 

PTA Website: Families can explore the PTA website to stay up to date on PTA events and happenings. Visit www.powellpta.org

 

Cultural Observances and Celebrations for April:

Arab American Heritage Month: During the month of April, the Arab American Foundation formally recognizes the achievements of Arab Americans through the celebration of National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM). Across the country, cultural institutions, school districts, municipalities, state legislatures, public servants, and non-profit organizations issue proclamations and engage in special events that celebrate our community’s rich heritage and numerous contributions to society.

 

Have a great week!

Sierra Wooden, Principal

 

Upcoming Events (Subject to change):

4/21 9:30 Talent Show Rehearsal, 2:00 Assembly, 6:30 Evening Performance (Night 1)

4/22 6:30 Talent Show Evening Performance (Night 2)

4/25 8:00-4:00 First Lego League Competition- (Southeast Raleigh High School)

4/30 4th Grade Symphony Field Trip