Purcell Public Schools

Purcell Public Schools will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025, in observance of Labor Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, September 2. We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable long weekend!

Let's make this athletic school year a great one for everyone! 📣

A friendly reminder to all spectators that we're committed to providing a positive and educational environment for our student-athletes. Athletics are a vital part of the learning experience, and your support is a crucial part of that.

Remember to follow the Board of Education Policy FMFE, the Spectator Code of Conduct:

Display good sportsmanship by being modest in victory and gracious in defeat.
Direct your energies to encouraging your team rather than booing the officials.
Accept the judgment of the coach.
Realize that obscene cheers, littering, throwing of objects, and verbal indignities directed toward athletes, spectators, or officials have no place in school athletics. (Full Code of Conduct in graphic)

Let's model the behavior we want to see in our athletes. By working together, we can ensure a fun, safe, and positive experience for all participants. Thank you for your support and cooperation!

#GoodSportsmanship #StudentAthletes #CommunitySupport #RespectTheGame

The Purcell Gifted Child Program Committee will meet on Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025 at 12:45 PM in the High School Library, 202 N. Green Ave. The agenda includes a review of district policy, review of budget, discussion of site identification processes, and discussion of parent and teacher notification of a gifted student. The meeting is open to the public.

📢 Purcell Dragons Softball Update! 📢

Due to wet field conditions, BOTH junior high and high school softball games scheduled for today have been canceled.

Mark your calendars for their next game:
🥎 Junior High: Thursday at home vs. Chandler
🥎 High School: September 2nd at home vs. Tuttle

Let's go Dragons! 🐉🥎

Tonight's softball game against Newcastle has been canceled due to rain and field conditions. 🌧️ This is a district game and we will let you know once a new date has been scheduled.

Thank you Purcell Rotary for hosting Coach Aaron Dillard and some of our Senior Dragon football players today!😁 😁 It is a pleasure to share the great things happening in Dragon football and also allow us to express our gratitude 🙏 😊 for all Purcell Rotary does to support our program. #Bestyearyet #Bringthethunder 🐉 ❤️

Thank you Allen Farm and Mr. Kevin Andrews for the donation of sod and labor to finish the drain renovations at Conger Fieldhouse! We are so appreciative of the support of our community ❤️ 🐉❤️ 🐲!

McClain County Community Baby Shower, happening on Saturday, August 23rd from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the McClain County Farm & Home Building (1721 Hardcastle Blvd, Purcell, OK).

This free, family-friendly event is designed to support families who are expecting or have young children by connecting them with valuable local resources and information. The event will include:

Free raffle prizes for families

Vendor booths offering family-focused resources and services

A Kids Corner where children can enjoy fun activities, supported by the local 4-H Club

Purcell Public Schools Indian Education Committee will meet August 20, 2025, at 5:30 pm in the administration building at 919 1/2 N. 9th. The purpose of the meeting is to elect IEC members for the coming year, review IEC by-laws, review parent survey/needs assessment, complete JOM annual report, establish a budget for SY26, and prepare the annual JOM contract to be submitted to the Chickasaw Nation for approval. The meeting is open to the public.

Johnson-O'Malley students and parents, here's one more opportunity to pick up your school supplies if you haven't yet. Monday through Wednesday, August 18th - 20th from 2 pm - 4 pm at the Admin Building.

Yesterday was a big day for the Lady Dragons softball team! They secured their first win and their first district win with a 3-1 victory over the Harrah Lady Panthers. A huge congratulations to the players on this awesome achievement.

We also want to give a special shout-out to Coach Tutwiler and Coach Tompkins, who earned their first wins as coaches of the Lady Dragons. Congratulations!

The team doesn't get much of a break, as they're right back in action today at the Tuttle Festival. They'll face Mustang at 3 pm and Tahlequah at 6 pm. Good luck, girls!

A huge thank you to our friends at Purcell Municipal Hospital for treating our staff to a delicious Chick-fil-A meal on the day before school starts! Your generosity and support gave our team a much-needed boost as we head into a new school year. We appreciate you! Special thanks to Renee Barber and Susie Thrash for delivering so many meals along with CEO Chris Wright.

As we start school tomorrow, we need your help keeping our bus riders safe. Reminder, watch for flashing lights on buses and stop to allow our riders to unload buses safely.

Our network of professional learning partners continues to grow each year, and we are deeply grateful for the ongoing support we receive. We extend our sincere thanks to the following individuals and organizations for their meaningful contributions to our learning community. Your work makes a lasting impact: Oklahoma Public School Resource Center and Jennifer McKay SustainED representatives Stephanie Skidmore and Tracy Hoover Purcell Police Department Pioneer Library – Purcell, Rebekah Lynam Julie Williamson and Autumn Cooper Thank you for your continued partnership and dedication.

As we begin the 2025-26 school year filled with promise and possibility, it’s important to recognize the heart of what makes Purcell Schools such a powerful place for learning: our teachers. During our back-to-school in-service, many of our educators stepped up to share their expertise, insights, and—most importantly—their passion. By leading professional development for their colleagues, they modeled what it means to be lifelong learners and true collaborators. Their leadership strengthens our schools, builds our collective capacity, and sets the tone for a year rooted in teamwork and purpose. To those who led, thank you. Your willingness to share, guide, and grow alongside your peers sets an example for us all. #leadlearner #teacherleader #dragonpride

Thanks to our wonderful community for supporting education! This support is what fuels the opportunity for success. All of the teachers pictured below were awarded with a grant or money from the Foundation.

Our team is getting ready to welcome students back for a great 2025-26 school year! It all starts with our staff convocation, a message from Dr. McAdoo, and learning new practices. Yesterday, we had that opportunity. We are looking forward to growth, innovation and a successful new year. #innovate #growth #dragonsuccess

Thank you to First United Bank and Purcell's Education Foundation for providing staff with these notebooks to start the year! #dragonproud