Purcell Elementary School

Such a fun time celebrating with our Freedom Fun Run Donation winners today! Most Corporate & Personal Donations - Pizza with the Principal - Jett Crossland, Markee Jacks, Granger Davis, Kenley Creswell, Noah Northcutt, Ivy Northcutt, Cole Cook, Benjamin Blankenship & John Calvin Bowen. The bus ride was the best part and then pizza with the Principal! It was a bonus to get driven in style by Mrs. Jackie!

Our 2nd graders got to take a tour of the Intermediate school yesterday. They got to see where their 3rd grade classes would be, got to learn a little about how their day would go and a little about the different things they’d be doing next year, and hear all about the fun things they’d get to do in their specials rotations. A huge thank you to Mrs. Swayze, Mrs. Cook, and the intermediate staff for making this happen for our students. Getting a glimpse of what next year will look like and getting to become familiar with a few faces helps to ease our students worries and make the transition a little easier for them next year. Also a huge shout out to the Intermediate Student Council students for being so welcoming to our students and being the best greeters and tour guides. 🐉

Last day lunch change for parent picnic. If you are wanting a lunch from the cafeteria we will have ham sandwich, baby carrots, apple juice, & cookie. 🍎🥪🧃

Thank you, PTO for the blessings and love this week!! Our teachers and staff are so grateful! And a BIG SHOUT OUT to McDonald's for donating sausage biscuits to PTO this morning! They are delicious!! come by this morning ❤️🐲🥰 #DragonCARES #TeacherAppreciation #PTORocks

May 2025 Freedom Fun Run We are thankful for all of the donations and the love and support given to our schools to support students! We couldn't do it without such a caring community! Thank you! Elementary Donation Winners PK: John Calvin Bowen & Benjamin Blankenship KG: Ivy & Noah Northcutt & Cole Cook 1st: Kenley Creswell & Granger Davis 2nd: Markee Jacks & Jett Crossland Elementary Lap Winners We ran so many laps as a school this year! In the gym, it takes 25 laps to equal a mile. We completed a few more laps than the money raised. Kindergarten ran/walked 2,963 laps, 1st grade ran/walked 3,253 laps, and 2nd grade ran/walked 3,908 laps, with a total of 10,124 laps ran/walked! How AWESOME!! K: girl- Mila Balvantin K: boy- Leeland Hernandez 1st: girl- Mia Ramirez Gonzalez 1st: boy- Campbell Cunningham 2nd: girl- Zaydee Ramirez 2nd boy (tie)- Thomas Montgomery & Archer Whisenant

Thank you again to our Amazing PTO and a big shout out to Kristin Davis and Leigh Gwin for all that you've done this week to make it special, rain or shine! We appreciate you!! 🎉🙌🏼❤️🥰🐲

Thank you, Veterans, for your service! ♥️🇺🇸 Our Freedom Fun Run was a huge success today!! 🎉 A huge thank you to all the parents, grandparents, friends, relatives, and local businesses who supported our school through this event. We are so grateful for your generosity, and we were honored to walk (and run!) in support of and in remembrance of our Veterans today. 🐲♥️🐲 Students had a blast, although we were indoors and were shocked at just how many laps they ran in the gym and/or cafeteria — way to go, Dragons! 🐉💪 A special shoutout to Jason Pruitt, Memorial Assembly of God, First Baptist Church, S&S Motors, and Landmark Church for donating water for all of our students — it was very much appreciated! ♥️🐲♥️ #DragonCARES Stay tuned — tomorrow we’ll be posting pictures of our donation winners and lap leaders! 📸🏅 Thank you again to the incredible Community of Purcell for your amazing support of our fundraiser! 🐲♥️

✨ Shouting out a BIG THANK YOU to Sarah Blankenship and Landmark Church for treating our staff to a delicious lunch from Guadalupe's Mexican Restaurant today! 🌮🌯 Everything was AMAZING, and our team loved every bite! And let’s not forget Lynsey with The Sassy Sifter coffee truck — those sweet treats this morning were so yummy, and we just love our Wednesday coffee visits! ☕🍩💕 We are beyond blessed by the incredible support from our community. THANK YOU for pouring love into our teachers and staff — we are forever grateful! 🙏❤️ #CommunityLove #Blessed #TeacherAppreciation #Gratitude

Today is our annual PTO Freedom Fun Run! We encourage your student to wear red, white, and blue in honor of our Veterans. It's also free hat day! We have contacted the National Weather Service and they have advised scattered storms possible for our area today. We will move to indoors at each site. Thank you for your understanding in keeping students safe.

We are Tea-Totally over the moon for our staff and so are these friends! ❤️🥰🙌🏼🐲🐲#caringcommunity Huge THANK YOU to Thomas Peña from Ryan Russ State Farm for braving the pouring rain to deliver such a special treat to our teachers! Your kindness and support mean the world to us – our teachers are so grateful! ☔️🧋🐲❤️ And a big shoutout to our amazing PTO and Kristin Davis (with sweet baby Gracyn!) for delivering HTeaO in the rain as well! Your thoughtfulness and love warm our hearts. Our teachers and staff are truly blessed to have you!! 🩵☔️🧋🐲❤️ #DragonCARES #TeachersAppreciation #PTORocks

Thank you for your patience at the elementary during what we foresee to be a rainy drop off this morning. For safety reasons, we will not unload students up top in rain or bad weather. Please pull directly in front of the building. Thank you! ☔️🌧♥️🐲❤️

May Faculty Spotlight! Please join us in celebrating three incredible ladies who are a true blessing to our students, staff, and families here at PES! Their hearts for teaching and service shine every day, and we are so thankful for them! 🐲❤️🍏 Mrs. Paige Brown has been teaching for 13 years—1 year in kindergarten, 11 years in first grade, and is now serving as a Reading Interventionist. When asked about her favorite school memory, she said, “I remember loving school as a kid! What’s not to love? My friends, nice teachers, the playground, and learning new things—it was the best!” She says she can’t live without her husband, her two beautiful daughters, and of course, a little iced coffee. Paige shares, “My joy comes from my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He’s my hope and future, and I find freedom in Him.” Mrs. Kim Thompson has devoted 25 years to education, teaching kindergarten, first grade, and Reading Intervention. A favorite childhood memory of hers is attending stock shows. She says she can’t live without her fizz sticks from Arbonne, and her greatest joy comes from spending time with her family. Mrs. Amy Nemecek has dedicated 24 years to teaching—most of them also right here at Purcell! While she’s taught many grades, her heart has been in second grade, she's also taught PE and most recently as a Reading Interventionist. As a student, she loved playing basketball. She said she can't live without her family! She loves them very much, especially this new sweet grandson! And what brings her joy? Warm weather and days at the lake! These amazing ladies also lead our Mentoring Mondays at the elementary and are always ready to lend a helping hand wherever needed. Thank you, Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Thompson, and Mrs. Nemecek, for your dedication, love, and JOY! We appreciate all that you do!🍎🐲❤️

Teacher Appreciation Week is off to a SWEET start! A huge THANK YOU to our amazing community for showering our teachers and staff with love today! ❤️🐲🙌🏼🍎 We’re so grateful to: • PTO for the delicious Coffee Bar • Walmart for the tasty sandwiches • OEC for the cookie tray • First United Bank for the healthy snack basket Your generosity means the world to us and made this Monday extra special. Here’s to a great week celebrating the incredible people who make our school shine! Photo Caption: Smiles all around as our teachers and staff kicked off the week with treats, thanks to our thoughtful community partners!❤️🐲 #Hashtags: #TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankYouTeachers #CommunitySupport #WeLoveOurTeachers #GratefulHearts #SchoolFamily

Summer safety is vital for ensuring that everyone can enjoy the season's activities without unnecessary risks. With increased outdoor time, it's important to be mindful of sun protection, hydration, and safe practices around water and recreational activities. Using sunscreen, staying hydrated, and being aware of heat-related illnesses can help prevent health issues. Additionally, teaching children about safety rules while biking, swimming, or playing outside fosters a culture of awareness and responsibility. By prioritizing summer safety, we can create lasting memories while protecting our well-being.

Kindergarten Graduation 2025 is in the books! We are so very proud of all of our sweet Kindergartners! 🎉❤️🐲🎓 Mrs. Scott and our kindergarten teachers did an amazing job! 🎶 Thank you parents for sharing your children with us. We are honored to serve in a community that delights in the development of children. ❤️🐲 #DragonPRIDE #DragonCARES #Kinder GRADS #ClassOf2037

Water safety is crucial for preventing accidents and ensuring enjoyable experiences around pools, lakes, and oceans. Understanding the fundamentals of water safety—such as knowing how to swim, using life jackets, and being aware of potential hazards—can significantly reduce the risk of drowning and injuries. Teaching children about safe behaviors in and around water, as well as supervising them closely, is essential. By promoting water safety awareness, we can help everyone enjoy aquatic activities while prioritizing their well-being.

It's School Lunch Hero Day! 🎉🙌🏼🍎 We are thankful for the ladies in our cafeteria at PES! Thank you Lilia Resendiz, Avilene Fuentez, & Lisbeth Resendiz for serving our students each day! ❤️🐲🍎🍕🍔🥗

Today, for National Principal Appreciation Day, we honor our amazing principal, Mrs. Cindy Stone, who leads our school with passion, dedication and care, fostering a positive learning environment for students and teachers. Her leadership inspires excellence, supports our students and staff, and helps build a brighter future every day. We are so very thankful for everything you do! ❤️ #DragonPride #PrincipalsDay #ThankAPrincipal

Congratulations to our April Students of the Month! These students show Dragon CARES daily and we are super proud of them! #DragonCARES Way to go Dragons! PreK: Denisse Pacheco & Leonel Gutierrez K: Crue Tompkins & Leeland Hernandez 1st: Ryleigh Cobb-Spaulding & Teo Frati Celeste 2nd: Kyler Montgomery & James Mantooth Thank you, Boomerang, for supporting our students! Each student received a Student of the Month certificate and a free kid's meal from Boomerang!❤️🐲

April PES Staff Spotlight! Please join us in honoring these wonderful ladies; Ms. Celia Brown and Mrs. Brenna Collins! They are such a blessing to many students, staff, and families! Ms. Brown has taught a total of 28 years with almost all of them in PreK at PES! She loves teaching littles! Her favorite memory as a student was science! She loved her incredible teacher, Gwendolyn Place. She said she made everything fun and interesting and that they did a lot of science experiments and she will always remember how cool they were! One thing she can't live without is her family, friends and especially her brother. She also enjoys traveling! Mrs. Collins has been serving students for the past 5 years at PES. She loves watching students grow and seeing their improvement throughout the year! Oddly enough, her favorite memory as a student was in PreK in Ms. Celia Brown's class when they had Water Day! She loves her family and spending time with them, especially her sweet son Hunter! We are blessed to have them both at PES and appreciate all they do to make students shine!🩵🫶🏽🥰🐲