Science in the Sky! 🪂✈️
Our Aviation 1 class took the classroom outdoors yesterday to put their engineering skills to the test! Students spent the period exploring the principles of parachute design, focusing on how surface area and drag impact flight.
It wasn’t just about making things float—it was about the Engineering Design Process:
Brainstorming the best canopy shapes.
Testing their prototypes in real-world conditions.
Refining their designs based on their observations.
Watching our future pilots and engineers problem-solve in real-time is what it’s all about! Great job, Aviation crew!
This is a great opportunity for our local students, and we're so thankful to be able to provide this for another year. We would love to see you there!
If your child wishes to audition, permission slips need to be brought to auditions with your student on March 2nd, not returned to the school.
Today, we’re taking a moment to recognize someone who makes our halls safer and our students wiser—our School Resource Officer, Rodrigo Salgado.
Officer Salgado is more than just a security presence; he is a vital part of the Dragon family. Whether he’s walking the halls, checking in on students, or guest-starring in our Transition Life Skills class to teach the "real world" of driving safety, his impact is felt across the entire district.
We are so incredibly happy to have him on our team. Thank you, Officer Salgado, for your dedication, your mentorship, and for all you do to keep our school and district a great place to learn!
The Dragons have been selected to host multiple rounds of the OSSAA playoffs! Come out and support Purcell basketball as we host the following:
District Tournament Host: Come out and support our teams as we begin the playoff journey on our home floor!
Regional Subsite: Purcell has been selected as a subsite for the Regional tournament, bringing even more high-stakes basketball to our community.
🎟️ TICKET & ENTRY INFORMATION
Per OSSAA regulations, please note the following ticketing policies for all playoff games:
GoFan (Digital): $8.35 (Use the attached QR Code to purchase)
At the Gate (Cash): $10.00
Policy: All school-aged children and above must purchase a ticket for entry.
Passes: OSSAA Media and Playoff passes are the ONLY passes accepted at the gate. Local school passes, senior citizen passes, etc will not be valid for playoff contests.
📊 TOURNAMENT BRACKETS
Ready to see the matchups?
Brackets are posted below! 👇
The wait is over! We are thrilled to kick off the season by hosting the 3rd Annual "Warm Up" Scrimmage Festival right here at home. Come out and get a first look at our teams in action!
🗓 Monday, Feb 16: Boys Scrimmage Festival 🏃♂️
🗓 Tuesday, Feb 17: Girls Scrimmage Festival 🏃♀️
It’s going to be a great two days of soccer and a perfect way to start the year. Check out the full schedule and matchups below!
Entrance is $5 at the gate. All games will be live streamed via NFHS Network.
See attached graphics for more details! 📊👇
📚 No School for Students – Presidents Day 🇺🇸
There will be no school for students on Monday, February 16th in observance of Presidents Day.
Staff will be engaged in professional learning that day.
We’ll see everyone back on Tuesday, February 17th!
Lady Dragons: WIN (56-41) The Lady Dragons put on a clinic tonight, controlling the pace and securing a dominant 15-point victory.
Dragons: Loss (65-59) The boys fought hard in a back-and-forth battle that went right down to the wire, just coming up short in the final minutes.
🔥 Back in Action TOMORROW!
No rest for the Dragons! We are back on our home court tomorrow, February 13th, to host Chickasha. Let’s fill the Reimer Center and keep the momentum going!
Friday Night Schedule:
4:30 PM: JV Girls
5:30 PM: JV Boys
6:30 PM: Varsity Girls
8:00 PM: Varsity Boys
Come out and support your Dragons for a full night of hoops! 🐉💪
📺 Can’t make it to the gym?
Catch every second of the action live from your couch! All games will be streamed on the NFHS Network.
Admission: $5 at the gate or skip the line by purchasing on GoFan. 🎟️
Let’s go, Dragons! 🔴⚫️
Join us this Tuesday, February 17th, as we honor our Senior basketball players and managers! This is our final regular-season home game, and we want to pack the stands to thank these student-athletes for their hard work and dedication to Purcell Athletics.
The Night’s Schedule:
4:00 PM: JV Girls
5:00 PM: JV Boys
6:00 PM: Senior Night Ceremony
6:30 PM: Varsity Girls vs. Lindsay
8:00 PM: Varsity Boys vs. Lindsay
Let’s make some noise for the Class of 2026 and send them off with a win! See you at the gym!
📍Norman, OK (CCS Gym)
⏰JV plays at 4:00 PM & 5:00 PM
Varsity girls at 6:00
Varsity boys at 7:30
🆚Community Christian
#GoDragons
Our Transition/Life Skills class continued their life simulation today, moving from insurance quotes to the "Fender Bender" phase. We were honored to have our School Resource Officer, Rodrigo Salgado join us to walk students through the high-stress moments following a car wreck.
Key Takeaways for our future drivers:
📝 Step-by-Step: Students learned exactly what to do (and what to say) immediately after an accident.
💳 The Digital Advantage: We learned that while you should always have your license and insurance ready, officers can actually run a license plate to verify insurance if you're in a pinch!
🎫 Myth Busters: Not every accident results in a citation.
✍️ The Officer's Role: Officer Salgado clarified that police don't "determine fault"—they simply write detailed reports based on their professional observations.
Thank you to Officer Salgado for helping our students understand the reality of a "Fender Bender".
It’s a massive night at the Reimer Center as we kick off a busy week of Dragon basketball! We’re hosting the Pauls Valley Panthers, and there is plenty of action both on and off the court.
Here is everything you need to know for tonight:
🏀 Game Schedule
5:00 PM: JV Boys (Note: There will be no JV Girls game tonight)
6:30 PM: Varsity Girls
8:00 PM: Varsity Boys
🎟️ Tickets & Streaming
Admission: $5 at the gate.
Skip the Line: Purchase ahead of time via GoFan.
Watch from Home: If you can’t make it to the gym, catch every play live on the NFHS Network: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/purcell-high-school-purcell-ok
📣 Special Events Tonight
Come early and stay late for these great community events:
Purcell Foundation 50/50 Raffle: Get your tickets for a chance to win big!
Junior Class Auctions: Both silent and live auctions will be held throughout the night—don’t miss out on some great items.
Cheer Performance: Our cheer squad will be taking the floor for a special performance during the Varsity Boys halftime.
Go Dragons!
PHS Parent Newsletter
Tutoring Schedule, Valentine's Day Guidelines, Weekly Schedule, Senior Website and so much more in this edition of the PHS Parent Newsletter.
https://app.smore.com/n/sna0p
The Dragon Basketball teams hit the road tonight to take on Marlow!
JV action begins at 4:30 with Varsity tipping at 6:30!
Come out and support the Dragons and Lady Dragons tonight!
#GoDragons
We are so proud to announce that Jennifer Allen-Price (Mrs. AP) and our very own Dragon Brew have been featured in this week’s NextUp Transition Curriculum newsletter!
Dragon Brew was the focus of their "Student-Run Business Spotlight," highlighting the incredible impact this program has on our students. As the newsletter perfectly put it:
"Dragon Brew is more than a classroom; it's a living learning environment where students take ownership, collaborate, and gain the confidence and skills to transition successfully into work, community, and independent life."
Congratulations to Mrs. AP and all the hard-working students who make Dragon Brew a success every single day. You make our school community better, one cup at a time!
We know everyone is excited to celebrate Valentine’s Day! To ensure our school day runs smoothly, please follow these guidelines for deliveries to students:
📅 Delivery Date: Friday, February 13th
⏰ Delivery Time: Please ensure all deliveries arrive AFTER 1 PM
📍 Drop-off: All deliveries must be received in the High School Office.
We appreciate your help in making this a sweet and organized day for everyone!
Thank you for following these guidelines! ✨
The basketball games against Marlow originally scheduled for January 27th have been rescheduled. Please mark your calendars for our new home date!
New Date: Saturday, February 14th
Format: Varsity Games ONLY
Girls Tip-off: 3:00 PM
Boys Tip-off: 4:30 PM
Come spend your Valentine's Day at the Reimer Center and support our Dragons! 🏀🔥
It was a dominant night of basketball in Purcell as both teams took care of business on their home court.
Lady Dragons:
The Lady Dragons set the tone for the evening with a massive defensive performance, upsetting the 4A #16 ranked Lady Bobcats.
Final Score: Purcell 43, Bridge Creek 29
Dragons:
The boys kept the momentum rolling, put up a huge offensive performance, and never looked back.
Final Score: Purcell 64, Bridge Creek 41
🗓️ Up Next: Road Trip
The Dragons are looking to carry this momentum into the weekend.
Opponent: Marlow Outlaws
When: Saturday
Location: Marlow High School
Go Dragons!
📚✏️ PHS After School Tutoring is BACK! 🍎🦉
Hey Purcell High School students! 👋 Need a little extra help to finish the semester strong? Feeling stuck on a tough assignment? We've got you covered!
Our Spring After School Tutoring starts this Monday, February 9th!
What you need to know:
🗓️ When: Every Monday - Thursday after school thru May7th.
🧠 Who: Get one-on-one help from your own PHS teachers!
🍎 Perks: Snacks are available!
Get Help In:
🔢 Math & 📝 English: Tutors available nightly (Mon-Thurs)!
🔬 Science: Teacher available on Tuesdays and Thursdays!
Don't wait until it's too late! Come get the help you need to succeed! See you there! 🙌
