📢 Final Countdown, Dragons!
It’s our last week before the break! Semester Test Week, Full Week of Basketball, Band & Choir Performances, and Club Meetings.
🌟 Activity Look Ahead:
Cheer on our basketball teams with JV/Varsity games Tuesday (Bridge Creek), Thursday (Blanchard), and Saturday (Anadarko)—all on the road! Our 9th Grade plays Pauls Valley (girls home) Monday night.
Senior StuCo meeting Monday. Our PHS Choir will spread holiday cheer with Caroling this week @ Sunset Acres, Lexington Nursing Home, and Westbrook Gardens. Band Winter Concert on Tuesday evening, and Key Club meeting on Wednesday!
📝 PARENTS: Test Week Reminder!
This is Semester Test Week (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). Test policy guidelines, including exemptions, were sent to you via email this weekend.
Let's finish the semester strong!
It’s our last week before the break! Semester Test Week, Full Week of Basketball, Band & Choir Performances, and Club Meetings.
🌟 Activity Look Ahead:
Cheer on our basketball teams with JV/Varsity games Tuesday (Bridge Creek), Thursday (Blanchard), and Saturday (Anadarko)—all on the road! Our 9th Grade plays Pauls Valley (girls home) Monday night.
Senior StuCo meeting Monday. Our PHS Choir will spread holiday cheer with Caroling this week @ Sunset Acres, Lexington Nursing Home, and Westbrook Gardens. Band Winter Concert on Tuesday evening, and Key Club meeting on Wednesday!
📝 PARENTS: Test Week Reminder!
This is Semester Test Week (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday). Test policy guidelines, including exemptions, were sent to you via email this weekend.
Let's finish the semester strong!
PHS @ the Purcell Annual Christmas Parade🌟
A massive round of applause for our PHS FFA and PHS Band students who brought the cheer to Main Street last week! 🎺🚜 Incredible job to all our students and dedicated sponsors!
We love being a part of this amazing holiday celebration! 🥳
A massive round of applause for our PHS FFA and PHS Band students who brought the cheer to Main Street last week! 🎺🚜 Incredible job to all our students and dedicated sponsors!
We love being a part of this amazing holiday celebration! 🥳
🌟 PHS December Staff of the Month: Bertha Olguin! 🌟
We are thrilled to announce Bertha Olguin, our exceptional Purcell Public Schools custodian, as the Staff Member of the Month! 👏
Though she is temporarily filling in at PHS, her dedication has made a huge impact! Just look at this nomination from a PHS staff member:
"Since she joined our school, the building has been the cleanest I have ever seen it. Students have even commented on how grateful they are for the cleanliness of their restrooms. She is working diligently, yet still greets me with a warm smile. She truly makes a difference in our school. Thank you for making this place shine!" ✨
Thank you, Bertha, for making PHS sparkle! We are so lucky to have you (even if only for a few weeks)! 🧡🖤
#StaffOfTheMonth #PurcellPublicSchools #CustodianAppreciation #MakingADifference
We are thrilled to announce Bertha Olguin, our exceptional Purcell Public Schools custodian, as the Staff Member of the Month! 👏
Though she is temporarily filling in at PHS, her dedication has made a huge impact! Just look at this nomination from a PHS staff member:
"Since she joined our school, the building has been the cleanest I have ever seen it. Students have even commented on how grateful they are for the cleanliness of their restrooms. She is working diligently, yet still greets me with a warm smile. She truly makes a difference in our school. Thank you for making this place shine!" ✨
Thank you, Bertha, for making PHS sparkle! We are so lucky to have you (even if only for a few weeks)! 🧡🖤
#StaffOfTheMonth #PurcellPublicSchools #CustodianAppreciation #MakingADifference
Basketball Teams Hit the Road Next Week! 🐲🏀
A big THANK YOU to our incredible Student Section, Fans, Drumline, and awesome Cheer squad for creating a fun atmosphere for opening night last Tuesday! You brought the 🔥
🚨 Road Trip Alert! 🚨
The bad news? We're on the road all week. The GOOD NEWS? All three matchups are relatively close! We need that energy on the road to wrap up our pre-Christmas schedule!
Tues: 📍 @ Bridge Creek (Starting 4:30 PM)
Thur: 📍 @ Blanchard (Starting 4:30 PM)
Sat: 📍 @ Anadarko (Starting 4:00 PM)
Grab your Dragon gear and hit the road! Let's show them what Purcell support looks like! #DragonBasketball #HitTheRoad #GoDragons 🧡🖤
A big THANK YOU to our incredible Student Section, Fans, Drumline, and awesome Cheer squad for creating a fun atmosphere for opening night last Tuesday! You brought the 🔥
🚨 Road Trip Alert! 🚨
The bad news? We're on the road all week. The GOOD NEWS? All three matchups are relatively close! We need that energy on the road to wrap up our pre-Christmas schedule!
Tues: 📍 @ Bridge Creek (Starting 4:30 PM)
Thur: 📍 @ Blanchard (Starting 4:30 PM)
Sat: 📍 @ Anadarko (Starting 4:00 PM)
Grab your Dragon gear and hit the road! Let's show them what Purcell support looks like! #DragonBasketball #HitTheRoad #GoDragons 🧡🖤
We love to see our Dragons out in the community! 🥳 Purcell FCCLA was busy helping out at Purcell's Lights From the Heart! HUGE thanks to FCCLA Sponsor Stefanie Renfro and all the students for bringing the holiday fun! 🎁
#Volunteer #PurcellHighSchool #FCCLA #HolidayFun
#Volunteer #PurcellHighSchool #FCCLA #HolidayFun
🍎 Teacher Spotlight: Lynn Bayless! 📐
We're continuing to spotlight our incredible PHS teachers! Lynn Bayless, our Geometry teacher, was nominated by numerous students for her kindness and dedication to learning.
"I have observed Lynn's classes on countless occasions and it never ceases to amaze me how hard she works to make sure her students understand difficult concepts."
-Jason Sanders
PHS Principal
Lynn is a vital part of our outstanding Math Department! We are so fortunate to have her! 🧡🖤
#PHS #TeacherSpotlight #MathRocks #PHSProud
We're continuing to spotlight our incredible PHS teachers! Lynn Bayless, our Geometry teacher, was nominated by numerous students for her kindness and dedication to learning.
"I have observed Lynn's classes on countless occasions and it never ceases to amaze me how hard she works to make sure her students understand difficult concepts."
-Jason Sanders
PHS Principal
Lynn is a vital part of our outstanding Math Department! We are so fortunate to have her! 🧡🖤
#PHS #TeacherSpotlight #MathRocks #PHSProud
Big Dragons + Little Dragons = the BEST way to start a Friday! 🐉❤️
(someone asked me a few weeks ago - What's the point of high school leadership classes......here is your answer!!) Great work Amy Menhusen.
Our 1st hour Leadership class has officially begun their weekly mentoring visits to the elementary school and the bonds are already incredible.
Last week, our Big Dragons prepared and taught math lessons on money to their 2nd grade partners. This week, they returned to help their Little Dragons create a fun Christmas craft. 🎄✨
The smiles, high-fives, and growing confidence on both sides say it all…
Friday mornings have quickly become everyone’s favorite part of the week.
We are so proud of our high school students for stepping up as leaders, mentors, and role models and we are equally proud of our Little Dragons for their excitement, curiosity, and huge hearts.
This mentorship program is off to a magical start! 🐉❤️
More moments to come!
#PurcellDragons #BigDragonsLittleDragons #LeadershipInAction #DragonPride
(someone asked me a few weeks ago - What's the point of high school leadership classes......here is your answer!!) Great work Amy Menhusen.
Our 1st hour Leadership class has officially begun their weekly mentoring visits to the elementary school and the bonds are already incredible.
Last week, our Big Dragons prepared and taught math lessons on money to their 2nd grade partners. This week, they returned to help their Little Dragons create a fun Christmas craft. 🎄✨
The smiles, high-fives, and growing confidence on both sides say it all…
Friday mornings have quickly become everyone’s favorite part of the week.
We are so proud of our high school students for stepping up as leaders, mentors, and role models and we are equally proud of our Little Dragons for their excitement, curiosity, and huge hearts.
This mentorship program is off to a magical start! 🐉❤️
More moments to come!
#PurcellDragons #BigDragonsLittleDragons #LeadershipInAction #DragonPride
🐉 Next Level Dragons are FLYING HIGH! 🚀
Huge shoutout to Dragon alum Brodrick Smith (Class of '22) for his incredible success at Tabor College!
Brodrick was just named a 3rd Team NAIA All-American Punter and earned All-Conference honors for the 3rd year in a row! 🤯
We love seeing our grads achieve their post-high school goals! Keep booming those punts, Brodrick!
#NextLevelDragons #AlumniSuccess #DragonPride #NAIA #TaborCollege
Huge shoutout to Dragon alum Brodrick Smith (Class of '22) for his incredible success at Tabor College!
Brodrick was just named a 3rd Team NAIA All-American Punter and earned All-Conference honors for the 3rd year in a row! 🤯
We love seeing our grads achieve their post-high school goals! Keep booming those punts, Brodrick!
#NextLevelDragons #AlumniSuccess #DragonPride #NAIA #TaborCollege
📣 RESCHEDULED GAME ANNOUNCEMENT 🐉🏀
The High School Basketball game against Marlow, which was postponed on 12/2, has officially been rescheduled!
Mark your calendars! The Dragons will now face the Marlow Outlaws on:
🗓️ Date: Saturday, February 7th
📍 Location: @ Marlow
Game Times:
JV Games start at 4:30 PM
Varsity Games start at 6:30 PM
We look forward to seeing you there to support the Dragons!
The High School Basketball game against Marlow, which was postponed on 12/2, has officially been rescheduled!
Mark your calendars! The Dragons will now face the Marlow Outlaws on:
🗓️ Date: Saturday, February 7th
📍 Location: @ Marlow
Game Times:
JV Games start at 4:30 PM
Varsity Games start at 6:30 PM
We look forward to seeing you there to support the Dragons!
Huge thanks to our amazing Climate & Culture JET leader Melissa Feroli for organizing a fantastic Christmas staff party last night! 🎄 We had so much fun! Big shoutout to Pinot's Palette and our own talented teacher artist, Jon Corea, for hosting. We have some talented artists amongst our staff 🎨🖌️
🚨 DRAGON VICTORY IN OVERTIME! 🚨
Your Purcell Dragons Boys Basketball team took down the #12 Washington Warriors tonight in an absolute THRILLER! 🤯 Senior Ryder Ward hit the game-winning bucket in OT! 🥳 What a hard-fought battle by both teams and a great atmosphere for high school hoops!
Shoutout to the PHS Cheer squad, Drumline, and the AMAZING Student Section (someone owes you pizza!)—you were LOUD and made a huge difference tonight! 📣 Go Dragons! 🐉🏀 #PurcellPride #DragonBasketball #OTWin #HighSchoolHoops
Your Purcell Dragons Boys Basketball team took down the #12 Washington Warriors tonight in an absolute THRILLER! 🤯 Senior Ryder Ward hit the game-winning bucket in OT! 🥳 What a hard-fought battle by both teams and a great atmosphere for high school hoops!
Shoutout to the PHS Cheer squad, Drumline, and the AMAZING Student Section (someone owes you pizza!)—you were LOUD and made a huge difference tonight! 📣 Go Dragons! 🐉🏀 #PurcellPride #DragonBasketball #OTWin #HighSchoolHoops
Huge congrats to PHS Lady Dragon Junior Halle Buchanan on being named to the Madill All-Tournament Team! 🏀🐉 She lead the team in scoring and rebounding this past weekend! Great job, Halle, and big shoutout to all her teammates and coaches! 🎉👏 #PHSDragons #LadyDragons #AllTournament #Basketball
Come out and show your Dragon Pride! 🐉
Support our girls' and boys' basketball teams in your USA gear as they tip off against Washington for the first home game of the season tomorrow night! Girls @ 6:30 / Boys @ 8:00
GET LOUD!
Support our girls' and boys' basketball teams in your USA gear as they tip off against Washington for the first home game of the season tomorrow night! Girls @ 6:30 / Boys @ 8:00
GET LOUD!
📣 DRAGON BASKETBALL HOME OPENER IS TONIGHT! 🐉🏀
It's finally here! Come support the Purcell Dragons as they host the Washington Warriors for the High School Season Home Opener at the Reimer Center!
We have a great night of basketball planned:
JV Girls start us off at 4:30 PM
JV Boys follow at 5:30 PM
Varsity Girls tip-off at 6:30 PM
Varsity Boys finish the night at 8:00 PM
ATTENTION FANS!
Check the graphic for the QR code to access our Livestream if you can't make it!
Online Tickets are available via the second QR code
Let's pack the stands and make some noise for the Dragons! See you tonight!
It's finally here! Come support the Purcell Dragons as they host the Washington Warriors for the High School Season Home Opener at the Reimer Center!
We have a great night of basketball planned:
JV Girls start us off at 4:30 PM
JV Boys follow at 5:30 PM
Varsity Girls tip-off at 6:30 PM
Varsity Boys finish the night at 8:00 PM
ATTENTION FANS!
Check the graphic for the QR code to access our Livestream if you can't make it!
Online Tickets are available via the second QR code
Let's pack the stands and make some noise for the Dragons! See you tonight!
📢 Purcell High School Dragons Activity Schedule - This Week's Highlights!
It's a big week for the Dragons! Get involved and come cheer us on!
🔥 KEY HIGHLIGHTS 🔥
🏀 HOME OPENER! Varsity Basketball vs. Washington Tues Night!
🎭 Music Theater presents Matilda Fri & Sat!
🧣 STUCO Warmth Drive continues all week! Help us make a difference!
Mon: Youth Coalition, 9th Grade B-Ball vs. Chickasha, School Board Meeting.
Wed: FCCLA Meeting.
Thurs: Prom Comm. Meeting, FFA, Band, & Cheer @ Parade of Lights 💡.
Fri: FCCLA @ Lights from the Heart, Matilda Performance!
Sat: FFA @ 360 Lead, Matilda Performance!
Check the Purcell Public Schools website (Athletics tab) for all detailed schedules!
Go Dragons! 🤍
It's a big week for the Dragons! Get involved and come cheer us on!
🔥 KEY HIGHLIGHTS 🔥
🏀 HOME OPENER! Varsity Basketball vs. Washington Tues Night!
🎭 Music Theater presents Matilda Fri & Sat!
🧣 STUCO Warmth Drive continues all week! Help us make a difference!
Mon: Youth Coalition, 9th Grade B-Ball vs. Chickasha, School Board Meeting.
Wed: FCCLA Meeting.
Thurs: Prom Comm. Meeting, FFA, Band, & Cheer @ Parade of Lights 💡.
Fri: FCCLA @ Lights from the Heart, Matilda Performance!
Sat: FFA @ 360 Lead, Matilda Performance!
Check the Purcell Public Schools website (Athletics tab) for all detailed schedules!
Go Dragons! 🤍
Purcell High School Parent Newsletter is Here
Be sure to check for this week's essential updates:
School Performance News: Oklahoma School Report Card details 📊
Staff & Students: Staff Spotlights and Students of the Month 🌟
End of Semester: Semester Test Schedule & Exemption Policy info 📝
Safety Recap: Winter weather reminders ❄️
Plus: Tons of news and pics from classrooms, clubs, and Dragon Sports! 📸
https://app.smore.com/n/hunxz
Have a great week! Go Dragons!
Be sure to check for this week's essential updates:
School Performance News: Oklahoma School Report Card details 📊
Staff & Students: Staff Spotlights and Students of the Month 🌟
End of Semester: Semester Test Schedule & Exemption Policy info 📝
Safety Recap: Winter weather reminders ❄️
Plus: Tons of news and pics from classrooms, clubs, and Dragon Sports! 📸
https://app.smore.com/n/hunxz
Have a great week! Go Dragons!
PHS Life Skills in Action! 💰
Our Transitions and Math of Finance Essentials students recently wrapped up an amazing lesson in budgeting and life skills as part of their Community Experience series. 🎉
They learned real-world skills, culminating in a visit from local culinary school owner, Chef Elizabeth Bird! 👩🍳
The students were totally engaged and hands-on, preparing a delicious Potato and Ham Soup (getting skills with chopping the ingredients!). They finished the lesson on a sweet note with a decadent Chocolate Lava Cake and a Q&A session. 😋
Thanks to Chef Elizabeth for a fantastic and engaging experience! Future chefs and financial planners in the making! 📈
Our Transitions and Math of Finance Essentials students recently wrapped up an amazing lesson in budgeting and life skills as part of their Community Experience series. 🎉
They learned real-world skills, culminating in a visit from local culinary school owner, Chef Elizabeth Bird! 👩🍳
The students were totally engaged and hands-on, preparing a delicious Potato and Ham Soup (getting skills with chopping the ingredients!). They finished the lesson on a sweet note with a decadent Chocolate Lava Cake and a Q&A session. 😋
Thanks to Chef Elizabeth for a fantastic and engaging experience! Future chefs and financial planners in the making! 📈
🎉 PHS Warmth Drive is THIS WEEK! 🧤🧣
Hey Dragons! Let's make sure our younger Dragons Clothes Closets stay stocked this winter! Donate items all this week! 🎁
🔥 Items Needed for Our Younger Dragons:
Adult Fuzzy Socks
Small Gloves and Hats
Youth Small Underwear
Kids Pants & Leggings
🗓️ Dress-Up Days!
Show your spirit while giving back!
TOMORROW (Monday): Christmas Pajamas! 😴🎄
Thank you to STUCO and sponsor Amy Menhusen for your incredible leadership! Let's show up and spread the warmth, PHS! ❤️
Hey Dragons! Let's make sure our younger Dragons Clothes Closets stay stocked this winter! Donate items all this week! 🎁
🔥 Items Needed for Our Younger Dragons:
Adult Fuzzy Socks
Small Gloves and Hats
Youth Small Underwear
Kids Pants & Leggings
🗓️ Dress-Up Days!
Show your spirit while giving back!
TOMORROW (Monday): Christmas Pajamas! 😴🎄
Thank you to STUCO and sponsor Amy Menhusen for your incredible leadership! Let's show up and spread the warmth, PHS! ❤️
Huge congrats to our three PHS Band students who auditioned at the 2nd round of All-State yesterday! 🎶
Juniors: Asa Bryne (percussion) and Kenna Lee (contrabass clarinet)
Sophomore: Emma Schlotthauer (clarinet/bass clarinet)
Making the 2nd round is a huge honor, and we are so proud of the extra work they put in!
A massive thank you to our incredible band directors, David Hilger and Jacob Willing, for their tireless dedication and countless hours spent serving our students this fall. We appreciate you both! 🐉
#dragonpride #musiceducation #allstateband
Juniors: Asa Bryne (percussion) and Kenna Lee (contrabass clarinet)
Sophomore: Emma Schlotthauer (clarinet/bass clarinet)
Making the 2nd round is a huge honor, and we are so proud of the extra work they put in!
A massive thank you to our incredible band directors, David Hilger and Jacob Willing, for their tireless dedication and countless hours spent serving our students this fall. We appreciate you both! 🐉
#dragonpride #musiceducation #allstateband
🎉 MADILL TOURNAMENT WRAP-UP!
Huge shoutout to everyone for the hard work this week! Road tournaments are demanding—from travel to keeping up with school, teaching classes for many coaches, and 3 games in 3 days.
Thank you to our amazing coaches and student managers! Your efforts don't go unnoticed. 👏
A special shout-out to our PHS Cheer Team and coaches Hailee Smith & Kassi Buchanan! You were one of the only teams cheering this week including championship Saturday, and you did an outstanding job! 📣
And finally, thank you to all the parents and fans for your loyal support!
Great job, Dragons! Time to rest up!
Huge shoutout to everyone for the hard work this week! Road tournaments are demanding—from travel to keeping up with school, teaching classes for many coaches, and 3 games in 3 days.
Thank you to our amazing coaches and student managers! Your efforts don't go unnoticed. 👏
A special shout-out to our PHS Cheer Team and coaches Hailee Smith & Kassi Buchanan! You were one of the only teams cheering this week including championship Saturday, and you did an outstanding job! 📣
And finally, thank you to all the parents and fans for your loyal support!
Great job, Dragons! Time to rest up!
