On this Memorial Day, we remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. We are thankful for the courage and dedication of all service men and women.
Summer Feeding is available for children 0-18 years. They do not need to be students at Purcell Schools to take advantage of free meals for breakfast and lunch. Summer Feeding sites include:
Purcell Elementary School
711 N. 9th Avenue Purcell, OK
Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. -10:00 a.m
Lunch 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Food must be consumed on-site. Meal service is M-F, May 20th- July 26th.
Meal pick-up location at Southway Mobile Home Park will occur each Tuesday beginning on May 22nd through July 23rd. The Purcell Schools' box truck will park at the park entrance from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. and distribute 10 meals per person (5 breakfasts and 5 lunches). Any child is able to receive the meals at the pickup location, but you cannot participate in the Elementary Feeding site and pick-up meals.
Southway Mobile Home Park
3 Elliot Drive Purcell, OK
No food service on May 27th, July 4th or July 5th
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
OSDH Shares Health and Safety Tips for Swimming Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend
OKLAHOMA CITY - Drowning is the leading cause of death among children ages 1 - 4 years in Oklahoma, according to OSDH vital record data, with most occurring from May to August.
Drowning is silent and can take place in less than two inches of water, which is why, most often, people aren’t aware someone is drowning until it is too late. Below are some tips for remaining water aware and how to prevent drownings.
Always provide close, constant and undistracted supervision when children are in or near water. Adults should be within arm's reach of young children and actively watch them without distractions such as phones or reading materials. Ensure children and adults learn to swim and understand basic water safety, such as floating, treading water, and safe water entry and exit. Install four-sided isolation fencing with self-closing and self-latching gates around pools to help prevent children from getting in a backyard pool unsupervised. Fences should follow the Rule of 4: all 4 sides of the pool, at least 4 feet high, with gaps smaller than 4 inches.
Know how to recognize and respond to a swimmer in distress and maintain certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to provide immediate assistance in emergencies.
Teach children basic swimming and water safety skills to reduce the risk of drowning.
Children who have had swimming lessons still need close and constant supervision when in or around water. Water can also be associated with swimming-related illnesses. It is important to follow these recommendations to stay healthy while enjoying water activities.
Shower before entering a pool to keep chlorine levels up to kill germs in the water.
Do not enter pools, hot tubs, or splash pads if you currently or have recently had diarrhea.
Take a break every hour to use the bathroom and check diapers if you are swimming with kids.
Don’t swallow the water. Before visiting lakes, oceans, or other bodies of water, check for and follow swimming, fishing, and shellfish advisories. If the water looks or smells bad, stay out and keep kids, pets and livestock away. If you think you see an algal bloom at a public lake or any other public recreational area, notify the lake manager immediately.
For more information on healthy and safe swimming, visit Healthy and Safe Swimming Week Campaign | Healthy Swimming | CDC.
The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) protects and improves public health through its system of local health services and strategies focused on preventing disease. OSDH provides technical support and guidance to 68 county health departments in Oklahoma, as well as guidance and consultation to the two independent city-county health departments in Oklahoma City and Tulsa. Learn more at Oklahoma.gov/health.
Come out tomorrow night to meet our new boys basketball coach, Matt Lohn. Coach Lohn is excited to meet everyone tomorrow. He will have updated summer schedules as well. This will be held at the High School at 6pm. Go Dragons!
Purcell Public Schools would like to thank the Purcell Police Department for its support throughout this school year. Your partnership enhances the safety of our students, staff, and community, and we are grateful for your service. #nationalpoliceweek #hometownheros #Dragonslove PPD
Looking for tutoring for your student this summer?
Students can access Varsity Tutors from their district-issued device through their Purcell Clever account. Students and parents can also access Clever at purcellps.org by selecting the Student Learning page from the menu. Students log into Clever using their Purcell Google account. (If you have a PK-2nd student, you can contact the elementary for a Clever Badge to log in.)
We are excited to offer these free services for your student this school year! You can learn more about the tools available to your student here: https://varsitytutorsforschools.zendesk.com/hc/en-us
Welcome to Purcell Coach Lohn! Can't wait for you to get started. #GoDragons
Tavian Engert signed his National Letter of Intent to play rugby for the Crimson Storm at Southern Nazarene University today. Congratulations, Tavian!
Happy Mother's Day to all of our Purcell Dragon Moms! #purcellps
Congratulations to 3rd Grade Teacher, Kaitlyn Austin, for being selected as the 2023-24 Rookie Teacher of the Year. Kaitlyn is in her 2nd year of teaching. She is a strong leader on the 3rd grade team/building. Kaitlyn displays a growth mindset and actively works with experienced teachers to improve her practice.
We hope that our teachers have enjoyed being celebrated this week!
¡Esperamos que nuestros maestros hayan disfrutado de la celebración esta semana!
Watching David Hilger be recognized by the Heart of Oklahoma Chamber of Commerce as Purcell Educator of the Year was a tremendous honor. Mr. Hilger does many essential tasks in our District as part of the Technology Department that impact us daily.
However, where he excels and has for many years is as an outstanding Band Director.
David has accumulated incredible accolades over the years, most of which are all at Purcell PS. He is recognized statewide as one of the best, and we are fortunate to have David on our team. Congratulations to David on this incredible recognition and honor. We are so proud of you!
The Teacher of the Year from each school site was treated to lunch by our admin team yesterday. It was a great time celebrating people dedicated to our school and the profession.
We #love our Purcell Teachers! Please email a teacher and tell them how much they are appreciated! #onceadragonalwaysadragon
Purcell Teachers are the best. Thank you for your service! #purcellps
Tell us about your favorite teacher! #onceadragonalwaysadragon
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to all of our Purcell Teachers! Your dedication, professionalism, and perseverance to serve is observed by the relationships you build with students, each other and the community. We are thankful for each one of you. #purcellps
¡Feliz Semana de Agradecimiento a los Maestros a todos nuestros maestros de Purcell! Su dedicación, profesionalismo y perseverancia se evidencian en las relaciones que construye con los estudiantes, entre sí y con la comunidad. Estamos agradecidos por cada uno de ustedes.
This week is National Teacher Appreciation Week! Share this post and tag us in your share. #purcellps
¡Esta semana es la Semana Nacional de Agradecimiento a los Maestros! Comparte esta publicación y etiquétanos en tu share. #purcellps
May 6th - 10th is Teacher Appreciation Week! We are so thankful to our teachers for helping our students find the things they are good at and support them when learning something new. It's that patience and perseverance that sets our Purcell teachers apart from the rest. There are so many ways that we can show our appreciation; a kind note from a student, high five, or even a smile.
¡Del 6 al 10 de mayo es la Semana de Agradecimiento a los Maestros! Estamos muy agradecidos con nuestros maestros por ayudar a nuestros estudiantes a encontrar las cosas en las que son buenos y apoyarlos cuando aprenden algo nuevo. Es esa paciencia y perseverancia lo que distingue a nuestros profesores de Purcell del resto. Hay tantas maneras en que podemos mostrar nuestro agradecimiento; una nota amable de un estudiante, choca esos cinco o incluso una sonrisa.
Next week is National Teacher Appreciation Week! Join us in sharing your love for our Purcell teachers. Post this graphic on your favorite social media platform and tag us #purcellps
¡La próxima semana es la Semana Nacional de Agradecimiento a los Maestros! Únase a nosotros para compartir su amor por nuestros maestros de Purcell. Publique este gráfico en su plataforma de redes sociales favorita y etiquétenos #purcellps
