⭐ Dragon Brew Employee of the Month! ⭐
Huge congrats to Brayden Scott! 🎉 Brayden was nominated by his team leaders for his strong work ethic and for consistently going above and beyond. We appreciate you!
Great job, Brayden! ☕🐉
Huge congrats to Brayden Scott! 🎉 Brayden was nominated by his team leaders for his strong work ethic and for consistently going above and beyond. We appreciate you!
Great job, Brayden! ☕🐉
🌟 PHS Staff Spotlight: Ethan Scott🌟
This week, we're shining a light on a staff member nominated by a student for making a huge difference!
This week's featured staff member is PHS Teacher and Coach, Ethan Scott! Ethan currently teachers Biology 2 and Forensics and coaches football, basketball, and track.
A student nominated him for "always making class fun and energetic and learning fun." Another student said "Coach Scott has impacted me in such a positive way. Since I joined football he's been the one who has always pushed me the hardest, which at times I hated, but looking back on it, made me stronger and shaped me into who I am today."
Thank you Coach Scott, for prioritizing strong relationships with students! Go Dragons! 🐉
This week, we're shining a light on a staff member nominated by a student for making a huge difference!
This week's featured staff member is PHS Teacher and Coach, Ethan Scott! Ethan currently teachers Biology 2 and Forensics and coaches football, basketball, and track.
A student nominated him for "always making class fun and energetic and learning fun." Another student said "Coach Scott has impacted me in such a positive way. Since I joined football he's been the one who has always pushed me the hardest, which at times I hated, but looking back on it, made me stronger and shaped me into who I am today."
Thank you Coach Scott, for prioritizing strong relationships with students! Go Dragons! 🐉
📣 Next Level Dragons: See the Success! ✨
We are beaming with pride to celebrate PHS Alum Mercer Martin, Class of 2023, who has been elected Student Body President at the University of Oklahoma, representing over 30,000 students!!
Mercer is making waves as a junior, double-majoring in Economics and Entrepreneurship. Starting with her leadership experience as PHS Stu-Co President and Senior Class President, she is now leading the Sooners on her S.P.I.R.I.T. Platform!
S – Strengthening Connections
P – Promoting OU Traditions
I – Integrating Resources & Access
R – Reinforcing Campus Fellowship
I – Initiating Norman Partnerships
T – Tying Students to the Local Community
Her commitment extends beyond campus, serving on the Board of the J.D. McCarty Center for Children with Developmental Disabilities.
Congratulations, Mercer! We are so proud of you!
We are beaming with pride to celebrate PHS Alum Mercer Martin, Class of 2023, who has been elected Student Body President at the University of Oklahoma, representing over 30,000 students!!
Mercer is making waves as a junior, double-majoring in Economics and Entrepreneurship. Starting with her leadership experience as PHS Stu-Co President and Senior Class President, she is now leading the Sooners on her S.P.I.R.I.T. Platform!
S – Strengthening Connections
P – Promoting OU Traditions
I – Integrating Resources & Access
R – Reinforcing Campus Fellowship
I – Initiating Norman Partnerships
T – Tying Students to the Local Community
Her commitment extends beyond campus, serving on the Board of the J.D. McCarty Center for Children with Developmental Disabilities.
Congratulations, Mercer! We are so proud of you!
A massive congratulations to Kaylin Vazquez and Mackenzie McKay who officially signed yesterday to continue their softball careers in college!
Kaylin is headed to Oklahoma Christian University and Mackenzie to North Central Texas College.
We celebrate not just these signings, but the tremendous amount of time, commitment, and excellence these two have poured into our program. We are incredibly proud of all they have accomplished for our program. Their next chapter will be amazing!
#Signed #StudentAthletes #SoftballLife #NextLevel
Kaylin is headed to Oklahoma Christian University and Mackenzie to North Central Texas College.
We celebrate not just these signings, but the tremendous amount of time, commitment, and excellence these two have poured into our program. We are incredibly proud of all they have accomplished for our program. Their next chapter will be amazing!
#Signed #StudentAthletes #SoftballLife #NextLevel
📣 Purcell High School Virtual Day Alert! 🚨
Don't forget: This Friday, November 14th, is a District Virtual Day!
Students: Work remotely. Your attendance is based on work submission.
Staff: Report to work as normal.
🔔 CRITICAL POLICY CHANGE for Virtual Days! 🔔
NEW WORK SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Starting this Friday, students must submit all virtual day work no later than 3:15 PM on Friday. (This is a change from the previous 11:59 PM deadline.) This helps significantly simplify our attendance procedures.
Attendance Reminder: Submission of work by the deadline counts as your attendance!
If a student cannot submit work by the 3:15 PM deadline: Please notify the teacher as soon as possible via email, Rooms, or Google Classroom.
Parents/Guardians and students can also contact the school directly on the virtual day if needed.
Thank you for your cooperation! Go Dragons! 🐉
Don't forget: This Friday, November 14th, is a District Virtual Day!
Students: Work remotely. Your attendance is based on work submission.
Staff: Report to work as normal.
🔔 CRITICAL POLICY CHANGE for Virtual Days! 🔔
NEW WORK SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Starting this Friday, students must submit all virtual day work no later than 3:15 PM on Friday. (This is a change from the previous 11:59 PM deadline.) This helps significantly simplify our attendance procedures.
Attendance Reminder: Submission of work by the deadline counts as your attendance!
If a student cannot submit work by the 3:15 PM deadline: Please notify the teacher as soon as possible via email, Rooms, or Google Classroom.
Parents/Guardians and students can also contact the school directly on the virtual day if needed.
Thank you for your cooperation! Go Dragons! 🐉
A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Veterans
We extend our most sincere gratitude to all the veterans who joined us for our Veterans Day Assembly today as well as Veterans everywhere. 🙏 It is a true honor to continue this cherished tradition at our school each year.
Your service to our country is a powerful, living example of the values we hope to instill in our students: service to school, community, and country. Thank you for being such an inspiration.
A huge thank you to everyone who made this event special:
Purcell High School National Honor Society officers, members, and sponsor Sam Resendiz for an outstanding assembly.
PHS Choir and director Cindy Donaldson for a great performance.
PHS Band and directors David Hilger and Jacob Willing for the moving performance of the service branch songs. PHS Sophomore Brendan O'Donnell for his moving rendition of Taps.
A very special thanks to our guest speaker, Lt. Colonel Grant Frankenberg, whose message about finding your passion in life truly resonated with our students!
Thank you all for making this a memorable and meaningful day.
#VeteransDay #PurcellProud #Service #ThankYouVeterans
We extend our most sincere gratitude to all the veterans who joined us for our Veterans Day Assembly today as well as Veterans everywhere. 🙏 It is a true honor to continue this cherished tradition at our school each year.
Your service to our country is a powerful, living example of the values we hope to instill in our students: service to school, community, and country. Thank you for being such an inspiration.
A huge thank you to everyone who made this event special:
Purcell High School National Honor Society officers, members, and sponsor Sam Resendiz for an outstanding assembly.
PHS Choir and director Cindy Donaldson for a great performance.
PHS Band and directors David Hilger and Jacob Willing for the moving performance of the service branch songs. PHS Sophomore Brendan O'Donnell for his moving rendition of Taps.
A very special thanks to our guest speaker, Lt. Colonel Grant Frankenberg, whose message about finding your passion in life truly resonated with our students!
Thank you all for making this a memorable and meaningful day.
#VeteransDay #PurcellProud #Service #ThankYouVeterans
📢 Purcell FFA Shines Bright at Central Area AFR Speech Contest! 🏆
WOW! What a night for our members! We are bursting with pride for all 7 students who competed, showing incredible effort and determination.
A huge congratulations to our State Qualifiers! 🌟
Carli – 1st in Sr. Agriscience
Kaden – 1st in Sr. Natural Resources
Grady – 2nd in Intermediate Agribusiness
And big shout-outs to those placing high in their divisions:
Jaxson - 3rd in Sr. Animal Science
Brody - 3rd in Intermediate Animal Science
Chase - Senior Natural Resources
Grady F - Junior Agriscience
None of this would be possible without the support and leadership of our Purcell FFA instructor, Erica Keen! Thank you for everything! 🙏
#PurcellFFA #AFRSpeech #StateBound #FFA #SpeechContest
WOW! What a night for our members! We are bursting with pride for all 7 students who competed, showing incredible effort and determination.
A huge congratulations to our State Qualifiers! 🌟
Carli – 1st in Sr. Agriscience
Kaden – 1st in Sr. Natural Resources
Grady – 2nd in Intermediate Agribusiness
And big shout-outs to those placing high in their divisions:
Jaxson - 3rd in Sr. Animal Science
Brody - 3rd in Intermediate Animal Science
Chase - Senior Natural Resources
Grady F - Junior Agriscience
None of this would be possible without the support and leadership of our Purcell FFA instructor, Erica Keen! Thank you for everything! 🙏
#PurcellFFA #AFRSpeech #StateBound #FFA #SpeechContest
Purcell High School Veterans Day Assembly Livestream
Join us today at 11:00 AM as the Purcell High School National Honor Society honors our veterans. We invite you to view the ceremony via our live broadcast if unable to attend. (see link below or scan QR code in graphic)
Community and parents, please utilize the upper seating section on the home (south) side of the gym . Students will sit on the ground level. Veterans and their families will be greeted and escorted by NHS members.
Link to Livestream:
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/purcell-high-school-purcell-ok/evtffe841bb4b
Join us today at 11:00 AM as the Purcell High School National Honor Society honors our veterans. We invite you to view the ceremony via our live broadcast if unable to attend. (see link below or scan QR code in graphic)
Community and parents, please utilize the upper seating section on the home (south) side of the gym . Students will sit on the ground level. Veterans and their families will be greeted and escorted by NHS members.
Link to Livestream:
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/purcell-high-school-purcell-ok/evtffe841bb4b
📢 Dragon Fans, Get Ready for an Exciting Basketball Season! 🏀
We're so thrilled to kick off another fantastic basketball season! We can't wait to see our stands filled with spirit, cheers, and positive energy for all our student-athletes.
To ensure everyone has the best possible experience and a safe environment, we have a few friendly reminders:
Students in Grades K-8: Please remember that all students in grades K-8 must be accompanied by an adult to enter any PPS sporting event. This policy helps us keep all our young fans safe and sound!
Positive Sportsmanship: Let's show our Dragon pride by demonstrating excellent sportsmanship at all times. Cheer loud, be respectful to officials, opposing teams, and fellow fans, and create an atmosphere where everyone feels welcome and valued.
Be a Great Role Model: Our actions in the stands reflect on our school and community. Let's exemplify the highest moral character and support our teams with positivity and enthusiasm!
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work together to make this basketball season safe, fun, and memorable for everyone. Go Dragons! 🐉
#PurcellAthletics #GoDragons #BasketballSeason #CommunitySpirit #FanExpectations
We're so thrilled to kick off another fantastic basketball season! We can't wait to see our stands filled with spirit, cheers, and positive energy for all our student-athletes.
To ensure everyone has the best possible experience and a safe environment, we have a few friendly reminders:
Students in Grades K-8: Please remember that all students in grades K-8 must be accompanied by an adult to enter any PPS sporting event. This policy helps us keep all our young fans safe and sound!
Positive Sportsmanship: Let's show our Dragon pride by demonstrating excellent sportsmanship at all times. Cheer loud, be respectful to officials, opposing teams, and fellow fans, and create an atmosphere where everyone feels welcome and valued.
Be a Great Role Model: Our actions in the stands reflect on our school and community. Let's exemplify the highest moral character and support our teams with positivity and enthusiasm!
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work together to make this basketball season safe, fun, and memorable for everyone. Go Dragons! 🐉
#PurcellAthletics #GoDragons #BasketballSeason #CommunitySpirit #FanExpectations
✨ Dragon Brew Celebrates Success in its 3rd Year and Honors Employee of the Month ✨
Dragon Brew, the student start-up business, is celebrating a remarkable year as it successfully enters its third year of operation. The company has seen excellent performance, with great sales results and a notable display of strong teamwork, work ethic, and salesmanship across the organization.
The leadership team, including the Assistant GMs and student Managers, reviewed the outstanding efforts of their staff over the past few months.
Abel Fraire Marin has been named the November Brew Crew Employee of the Month!
This recognition is a testament to Abel's exceptional dedication, with co-workers and customers consistently describing him as: Hard-working, Dedicated, Customer-first
Congratulations to Abel for going above and beyond and embodying the spirit of the successful Dragon Brew team!
Dragon Brew, the student start-up business, is celebrating a remarkable year as it successfully enters its third year of operation. The company has seen excellent performance, with great sales results and a notable display of strong teamwork, work ethic, and salesmanship across the organization.
The leadership team, including the Assistant GMs and student Managers, reviewed the outstanding efforts of their staff over the past few months.
Abel Fraire Marin has been named the November Brew Crew Employee of the Month!
This recognition is a testament to Abel's exceptional dedication, with co-workers and customers consistently describing him as: Hard-working, Dedicated, Customer-first
Congratulations to Abel for going above and beyond and embodying the spirit of the successful Dragon Brew team!
Purcell High School formally invites our community to our Annual Veterans Day Assembly tomorrow, Tuesday, November 11th, beginning promptly at 11:00 AM in the Reimer Center.
Veterans Day originated as Armistice Day, a day dedicated to celebrating the brave men and women who have served our nation. President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed the first Armistice Day on November 11, 1919. The day commemorates the armistice that suspended hostilities and effectively ended World War I (The Great War) at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month of 1918.
Immediately following the assembly, our National Honor Society will host a Luncheon for all attending Veterans and their families.
All Veterans and their families are sincerely invited to attend both the assembly and the luncheon. PHS Parents and community members are also welcome to join us for the assembly.
We look forward to sharing this important day of recognition with you.
Veterans Day originated as Armistice Day, a day dedicated to celebrating the brave men and women who have served our nation. President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed the first Armistice Day on November 11, 1919. The day commemorates the armistice that suspended hostilities and effectively ended World War I (The Great War) at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month of 1918.
Immediately following the assembly, our National Honor Society will host a Luncheon for all attending Veterans and their families.
All Veterans and their families are sincerely invited to attend both the assembly and the luncheon. PHS Parents and community members are also welcome to join us for the assembly.
We look forward to sharing this important day of recognition with you.
🔥 Purcell High Weekly Blast! 🔥
Get ready for an IMPORTANT week of Dragon Activities! So many events happening—don't miss out! 📣🏀🧠
⭐ Key Events This Week ⭐
STUCO Food Drive (All Week!): Help fight food shortages! Drop off non-perishable items directly at the High School Main Office! 🥫
Veterans Day Assembly & Luncheon: Join us Tuesday, 11/11 at 11:00 AM for our NHS-led tribute to our veterans!
District Virtual Day (staff report - students work remotely) Friday, 11/14
🗓️ Daily Snapshot 🗓️
Monday (11/10): VFFA Area AFR Speech Contest & School Board Meeting (@ Admin Bldg).
Tuesday: Girls Basketball Scrimmage @ Millwood. 🏀Veterans Day Assembly (11 AM)
Wednesday: FCCLA Meeting & Fall Signing Day for our amazing student-athletes!✍️
Thursday: Prom Committee Meeting. ✨
Friday: Boys Basketball Scrimmage @ Tuttle. 🎊
Saturday: Academic Team Regionals! 🤓
Go Dragons! Let's support our students and community! 💚
🎶 Purcell Band Hits the Road & Shines! 🐉
Huge shoutout to our dedicated Purcell Band members who participated today at SWOBDA and the 1st Round of All-State Tryouts in Elgin! 🎺🥁
With 43 total band members from 7th grade up auditioning, that's an amazing turnout and commitment! Thank you to our directors, David Hilger and Jacob Willing, for leading the charge! 👏
So proud of every single Dragon musician! Way to go! 🔥
Huge shoutout to our dedicated Purcell Band members who participated today at SWOBDA and the 1st Round of All-State Tryouts in Elgin! 🎺🥁
With 43 total band members from 7th grade up auditioning, that's an amazing turnout and commitment! Thank you to our directors, David Hilger and Jacob Willing, for leading the charge! 👏
So proud of every single Dragon musician! Way to go! 🔥
🌟 PHS Staff Spotlight: Celebrating Relationships! 🌟
This week, we're shining a light on a staff member nominated by a student for making a huge difference! Our goal is to showcase the impact of strong teacher-student relationships on learning and student success
This week's featured staff member is our dedicated Spanish teacher, Mayra Munoz! A proud Dragon Alum herself, Mayra has taught Spanish for 5 years, previously served as an EL teacher, and sponsors the Spanish Club.
A student nominated her for "always making sure ALL students were doing well in school as well as in life in general." That's what building connections looks like! ❤️
Thank you, Mayra, for prioritizing our students! Go Dragons! 🐉
This week, we're shining a light on a staff member nominated by a student for making a huge difference! Our goal is to showcase the impact of strong teacher-student relationships on learning and student success
This week's featured staff member is our dedicated Spanish teacher, Mayra Munoz! A proud Dragon Alum herself, Mayra has taught Spanish for 5 years, previously served as an EL teacher, and sponsors the Spanish Club.
A student nominated her for "always making sure ALL students were doing well in school as well as in life in general." That's what building connections looks like! ❤️
Thank you, Mayra, for prioritizing our students! Go Dragons! 🐉
🎉 PHS Show Choir Rocks! 🎤🎶
Huge thanks to the Purcell Rotary Club for hosting our talented PHS Show Choir at their meeting last week! We loved highlighting our program! Director Cindy Donaldson and our students put on a truly entertaining show! 🤩
They continue preparing for an exciting New Year's performance in Branson! Keep shining, Dragons! ✨
Huge thanks to the Purcell Rotary Club for hosting our talented PHS Show Choir at their meeting last week! We loved highlighting our program! Director Cindy Donaldson and our students put on a truly entertaining show! 🤩
They continue preparing for an exciting New Year's performance in Branson! Keep shining, Dragons! ✨
🐉 PHS Cheer: Shine Bright! ✨
HUGE congratulations to our incredible PHS Cheer Team on an absolutely OUTSTANDING performance this morning at the OSSAA Cheer Game Day Regionals at Crossings Christian High School! 🎉 You truly shined out there! 💖
We are super proud of your hard work and dedication! We'll share the official results once they are released tomorrow. Stay tuned! 🤞
A massive THANK YOU! 🙏
To our coaches for their tireless leadership and support! 🌟
To all the Dragon Parents and Supporters! Your energy in the stands was tremendous. Thank you for bringing the noise! 📣
Go Dragons!
HUGE congratulations to our incredible PHS Cheer Team on an absolutely OUTSTANDING performance this morning at the OSSAA Cheer Game Day Regionals at Crossings Christian High School! 🎉 You truly shined out there! 💖
We are super proud of your hard work and dedication! We'll share the official results once they are released tomorrow. Stay tuned! 🤞
A massive THANK YOU! 🙏
To our coaches for their tireless leadership and support! 🌟
To all the Dragon Parents and Supporters! Your energy in the stands was tremendous. Thank you for bringing the noise! 📣
Go Dragons!
Go, PHS Cheer! 📣🏆
It's Game Day tomorrow for Cheer! Catch our amazing cheerleaders at the OSSAA GameDay Regionals tomorrow at Crossing Christian High School! They hit the mat at 9:55 AM! 🤸♀️✨
These athletes pour their hearts into everything—supporting our teams, leading pep rallies, serving the community, and even showing up for the JH squad! Their hard work is impressive. 💪💖
Now it's OUR TURN to show the love! Come cheer them on! 🎉 Go PHS! 📢
It's Game Day tomorrow for Cheer! Catch our amazing cheerleaders at the OSSAA GameDay Regionals tomorrow at Crossing Christian High School! They hit the mat at 9:55 AM! 🤸♀️✨
These athletes pour their hearts into everything—supporting our teams, leading pep rallies, serving the community, and even showing up for the JH squad! Their hard work is impressive. 💪💖
Now it's OUR TURN to show the love! Come cheer them on! 🎉 Go PHS! 📢
It's GAME DAY! 🏈 Let's go!
Our team is on the road to Pauls Valley tonight, and we need our fans to bring the energy! It's time for one last epic night of cheering, touchdowns, and Friday Night Lights magic.
📍 Where: Pauls Valley Football Field, Wacker Park ⏰ Kickoff: 7:00 PM
Show up, get loud, and let's finish this season strong! 💪
Go Dragons!
Our team is on the road to Pauls Valley tonight, and we need our fans to bring the energy! It's time for one last epic night of cheering, touchdowns, and Friday Night Lights magic.
📍 Where: Pauls Valley Football Field, Wacker Park ⏰ Kickoff: 7:00 PM
Show up, get loud, and let's finish this season strong! 💪
Go Dragons!
🎉 PHS ACADEMIC TEAM TAKES 🥈 RUNNERS-UP SPOT! 🎉
Huge congratulations to our Purcell High School Academic Team and Coach Jasmine Quinonez for finishing 2nd Place in today's highly competitive 10 team Conference Tournament in Washington! 🧠
This finish is a testament to the hard work and dedication our students and coach put in all year. We are so proud of your commitment to learning! 👏
Next up: OSSAA Regionals on November 15th! The team will compete for a spot in the State Tournament! Details on times and location coming soon!
Go Dragons! 🐉📚💡 #AcademicExcellence #PHSDragons #StudentSuccess #RoadToState
Huge congratulations to our Purcell High School Academic Team and Coach Jasmine Quinonez for finishing 2nd Place in today's highly competitive 10 team Conference Tournament in Washington! 🧠
This finish is a testament to the hard work and dedication our students and coach put in all year. We are so proud of your commitment to learning! 👏
Next up: OSSAA Regionals on November 15th! The team will compete for a spot in the State Tournament! Details on times and location coming soon!
Go Dragons! 🐉📚💡 #AcademicExcellence #PHSDragons #StudentSuccess #RoadToState
🌿 Big shout-out to our PHS Botany class and instructor Mr. Ray Samford for the ongoing campus beautification project! Our students are not just sprucing up our landscape 🌸, they're cultivating lifelong skills!
Through hands-on learning, they're discovering the joys of gardening, appreciating nature, and developing a hobby they can embrace for years to come. 🌱 Huge thanks to private donations for making this green transformation possible! Your generosity grew this project! 💚 #PHSBotany #GreenThumbsUp #CommunityLove #OutdoorLearning #LifeSkills
