Merry Christmas to all our PHS families! 🎄
Enjoy the holiday break!
#PHS #MerryChristmas
Happy Winter Break, Dragons! ❄️
This semester flew by, and we are so proud of our students for their hard work, great attendance, and achievements in and out of the classroom. A huge thank you to our incredible teachers, assistants, office staff, custodians, and cafeteria workers for being such an outstanding team, and to our parents and community for your constant support.
Important Dates:
Winter Break: Now through Monday, Jan. 5
Certified Staff Returns: Monday, Jan. 5 (Professional Development)
Students & Support Staff Return: Tuesday, Jan. 6
We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. See you in 2026!
Go Dragons!
This semester flew by, and we are so proud of our students for their hard work, great attendance, and achievements in and out of the classroom. A huge thank you to our incredible teachers, assistants, office staff, custodians, and cafeteria workers for being such an outstanding team, and to our parents and community for your constant support.
Important Dates:
Winter Break: Now through Monday, Jan. 5
Certified Staff Returns: Monday, Jan. 5 (Professional Development)
Students & Support Staff Return: Tuesday, Jan. 6
We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. See you in 2026!
Go Dragons!
🏀 DRAGON BASKETBALL GAME DAY! 🐉🏀
The Purcell Dragons are heading to Anadarko today to take on the Warriors! This is our final game before Winter Break, so let’s show up big and finish strong!
⏰ GAME SCHEDULE
JV Girls: 4:00 PM
JV Boys: 5:00 PM
Varsity Girls: 6:30 PM
Varsity Boys: 8:30 PM
📺 CAN'T MAKE THE DRIVE?
You can catch all the action live! Anadarko will be streaming the games at the link below:
🔗 Watch Live here: Anadarko High School Hudl Fan
Let’s go, Dragons! See you in Anadarko! 🐲🔥
🌟 Staff Spotlight: PHS Teacher & Coach Josh Beal 🌟
Join us in celebrating Coach Josh Beal! Now in his 3rd year at PHS, Coach Beal was recently nominated by multiple students for making a positive impact on their lives.
One student shared:
"Coach Beal is always so kind and he always helps me with anything I need... school can be tough sometimes and he will go out of his way to check on you. It can be so refreshing to have someone check on you even if you don't need it."
Whether it’s on the track or court or in the classroom, Coach Beal's dedication to his students' well-being truly makes a difference. Thank you for all you do for PHS! 🙌🏃♂️📚
#PHSStrong #StaffSpotlight #CoachBeal #DragonPride #MakingADifference
Join us in celebrating Coach Josh Beal! Now in his 3rd year at PHS, Coach Beal was recently nominated by multiple students for making a positive impact on their lives.
One student shared:
"Coach Beal is always so kind and he always helps me with anything I need... school can be tough sometimes and he will go out of his way to check on you. It can be so refreshing to have someone check on you even if you don't need it."
Whether it’s on the track or court or in the classroom, Coach Beal's dedication to his students' well-being truly makes a difference. Thank you for all you do for PHS! 🙌🏃♂️📚
#PHSStrong #StaffSpotlight #CoachBeal #DragonPride #MakingADifference
Sharing the warmth! 🧥❄️
The PHS Spanish Club, led by sponsor Mayra Munoz, recently delivered winter coats to the Junior High for their "Warm Winter Wishes" drive.
Pictured are members Adylee Jurado, Aron Barrera, and Grace Van Oort alongside JH Counselor Michelle Hall.
A huge thank you to Char Page and District Designs for their generous contributions to this project! We love seeing our students and local partners come together to support the community. ❤️🙌
#WarmWinterWishes #PHSSpanishClub #CommunityStrong #DragonPride
The PHS Spanish Club, led by sponsor Mayra Munoz, recently delivered winter coats to the Junior High for their "Warm Winter Wishes" drive.
Pictured are members Adylee Jurado, Aron Barrera, and Grace Van Oort alongside JH Counselor Michelle Hall.
A huge thank you to Char Page and District Designs for their generous contributions to this project! We love seeing our students and local partners come together to support the community. ❤️🙌
#WarmWinterWishes #PHSSpanishClub #CommunityStrong #DragonPride
Headline: Cultivating Connection & Health with Healthcorp! 🍏✨
We had an incredible November & December in our building thanks to Healthcorp "Gather with Gratitude" and "Bust your Stress" modules! Our 9th-grade Leadership students explored how food and mindfulness can build community, helping them develop essential life skills for a successful transition to adulthood (a key goal of our leadership programs/classes).
November Highlights:
Healthy Swaps: Our TMHH Club hosted a lunchtime "soda swap," serving "True Lemon" flavored water. The Raspberry Lemon was a massive hit! 🍋🍓
Positivi-tree: Students created a beautiful display of gratitude, sharing what they are most thankful for—from friends to family.
Gratitude Letters: Many students took a moment to write heartfelt thank-you notes to their teachers, coaches, and peers.
December: We moved through the "Bust My Stress" module. Students learned how to identify stress and utilize healthy coping strategies to navigate the holidays and upcoming tests. 🧘♂️📚
Special Thanks: A huge shoutout to our Healthcorp Regional Program Manager Presley Hayes, our dedicated site coordinators Megan Johnson & Joella Whitney, and Purcell 9th-grade leadership teacher Bryan Young for their support and leadership of our students’ wellness journeys!
#Healthcorp #StudentWellness #Gratitude #HealthyHabits #PurcellLeadership #Mindfulness
We had an incredible November & December in our building thanks to Healthcorp "Gather with Gratitude" and "Bust your Stress" modules! Our 9th-grade Leadership students explored how food and mindfulness can build community, helping them develop essential life skills for a successful transition to adulthood (a key goal of our leadership programs/classes).
November Highlights:
Healthy Swaps: Our TMHH Club hosted a lunchtime "soda swap," serving "True Lemon" flavored water. The Raspberry Lemon was a massive hit! 🍋🍓
Positivi-tree: Students created a beautiful display of gratitude, sharing what they are most thankful for—from friends to family.
Gratitude Letters: Many students took a moment to write heartfelt thank-you notes to their teachers, coaches, and peers.
December: We moved through the "Bust My Stress" module. Students learned how to identify stress and utilize healthy coping strategies to navigate the holidays and upcoming tests. 🧘♂️📚
Special Thanks: A huge shoutout to our Healthcorp Regional Program Manager Presley Hayes, our dedicated site coordinators Megan Johnson & Joella Whitney, and Purcell 9th-grade leadership teacher Bryan Young for their support and leadership of our students’ wellness journeys!
#Healthcorp #StudentWellness #Gratitude #HealthyHabits #PurcellLeadership #Mindfulness
🏈 Football Postseason Honors Alert! 🚨
Huge congratulations to our players and coaches for their hard work and well-deserved recognition in 3A District 1! 💪
🏆 Offensive Lineman of the Year: Dylan Smith
🔥 1st Team All-District:
Kaden Pliler (OL)
Oscar Wren (DB)
Deaken Dobbins (QB)
Carter Bennett (LB)
Landon Clarke (DL)
✨ 2nd Team:
Ty Thoming (OLB)
Aron Barrera (OL)
🎖️ Honorable Mention:
Dalton McGrath (DL)
We are so proud of the effort these athletes put in all season. Well done, Dragons!
#PurcellProud #DragonFootball #AllDistrict #PostseasonHonors
🎺 What a night for the PHS Band!
Huge congrats to our students on an incredible Winter Concert last night! Everything sounded amazing, but that "Chipmunk Christmas" song was definitely a crowd favorite—so much fun! 🐿️🎄
A big thank you to directors David Hilger and Jacob Willing for putting together such a festive evening.
We also want to give a shout-out to:
Our Parents & Families: What a fantastic turnout! 👏
The Band Booster Club: We couldn't do it without your hard work behind the scenes! ✨
Way to go, Dragons! 🐲🎶
#PurcellProud #PHSBand #HolidayMagic #DragonMusic
Huge congrats to our students on an incredible Winter Concert last night! Everything sounded amazing, but that "Chipmunk Christmas" song was definitely a crowd favorite—so much fun! 🐿️🎄
A big thank you to directors David Hilger and Jacob Willing for putting together such a festive evening.
We also want to give a shout-out to:
Our Parents & Families: What a fantastic turnout! 👏
The Band Booster Club: We couldn't do it without your hard work behind the scenes! ✨
Way to go, Dragons! 🐲🎶
#PurcellProud #PHSBand #HolidayMagic #DragonMusic
🎶 Holiday Harmony in Purcell! 🎄
Our PHS Choir joined forces with some amazing Purcell Intermediate 5th graders this week to take their show on the road! 🚌✨
They have been caroling & singing at Westbrook Gardens, Lexington Nursing Home, Sunset Estates, the Elementary & Intermediate schools and the sidewalks of Main Street, these students shared some festive songs and bright smiles.
A huge thank you to everyone who welcomed us! Our students loved chatting with residents and spreading a little extra holiday magic. ❤️
Way to go, Dragons, and great job to Choir Director Cindy Donaldson! 🐲👏
#PurcellProud #HolidayCheer #DragonMusic #CommunityLove
Our PHS Choir joined forces with some amazing Purcell Intermediate 5th graders this week to take their show on the road! 🚌✨
They have been caroling & singing at Westbrook Gardens, Lexington Nursing Home, Sunset Estates, the Elementary & Intermediate schools and the sidewalks of Main Street, these students shared some festive songs and bright smiles.
A huge thank you to everyone who welcomed us! Our students loved chatting with residents and spreading a little extra holiday magic. ❤️
Way to go, Dragons, and great job to Choir Director Cindy Donaldson! 🐲👏
#PurcellProud #HolidayCheer #DragonMusic #CommunityLove
🏀 DRAGONS vs. BOBCATS FINAL SCORES 🐉
Tough battle on the road against Bridge Creek tonight!
Lady Dragons: Fall to the Bobcats, 48-36.
Dragons (Boys): Get the W! The boys secure a great road victory, 56-47!
NEXT UP: BLANCHARD!
Both teams are back in action this Thursday at Blanchard.
Let's go, Dragons! We'll see you on Thursday!
Tough battle on the road against Bridge Creek tonight!
Lady Dragons: Fall to the Bobcats, 48-36.
Dragons (Boys): Get the W! The boys secure a great road victory, 56-47!
NEXT UP: BLANCHARD!
Both teams are back in action this Thursday at Blanchard.
Let's go, Dragons! We'll see you on Thursday!
🎁 Making Spirits Bright! ✨
PHS Leadership & STUCO students proudly volunteered at Operation Christmas this week! 🧑🎄
We appreciate these wonderful opportunities for our students to learn the value of community service and volunteerism! Go Dragons! 🐉❤️
PHS Leadership & STUCO students proudly volunteered at Operation Christmas this week! 🧑🎄
We appreciate these wonderful opportunities for our students to learn the value of community service and volunteerism! Go Dragons! 🐉❤️
🎶 Band Winter Concert Tonight! ❄️
Join us at the Reimer Auditorium tonight for our annual Winter Concert!
JH Concert: Starts at 6:30 PM
HS Concert: Approximately 7:15 PM
Come enjoy an evening filled with holiday music and cheer! See you there! 🎄🎺
Join us at the Reimer Auditorium tonight for our annual Winter Concert!
JH Concert: Starts at 6:30 PM
HS Concert: Approximately 7:15 PM
Come enjoy an evening filled with holiday music and cheer! See you there! 🎄🎺
📣 DRAGON BASKETBALL GAME DAY! 🐉🏀
Your Purcell Dragons are on the road this afternoon to take on the Bridge Creek Bobcats!
Come out and support the teams:
JV Games start at 4:30 PM
Varsity Games start at 6:30 PM
CAN'T MAKE IT? The game will be live-streamed by Bridge Creek!
📲 Check the QR code on the attached graphic for a direct link to the livestream!
Go Dragons! Beat the Bobcats!
Your Purcell Dragons are on the road this afternoon to take on the Bridge Creek Bobcats!
Come out and support the teams:
JV Games start at 4:30 PM
Varsity Games start at 6:30 PM
CAN'T MAKE IT? The game will be live-streamed by Bridge Creek!
📲 Check the QR code on the attached graphic for a direct link to the livestream!
Go Dragons! Beat the Bobcats!
Purcell FFA Leadership Shoutout! 🎉
Thirteen of our high school FFA members recently attended the Lead 360 Conference. 🚀
They sharpened key leadership skills like self-esteem, goal setting, motivation, and teamwork. Our students are now bringing fresh ideas and energy back to our school and community! We are so proud! Thanks to Purcell FFA sponsor Erica Keen for working hard to provide our students these valuable opportunities!
Thirteen of our high school FFA members recently attended the Lead 360 Conference. 🚀
They sharpened key leadership skills like self-esteem, goal setting, motivation, and teamwork. Our students are now bringing fresh ideas and energy back to our school and community! We are so proud! Thanks to Purcell FFA sponsor Erica Keen for working hard to provide our students these valuable opportunities!
Purcell High School congratulates Senior Student Council officer Aron Barrera on his selection as a Junior Counselor for OASC (Oklahoma Association of Student Councils) BASIC 2025, where he will serve during the July session.
This prestigious leadership role is awarded to only 21 students statewide from a competitive pool of more than 70 applicants. Aron’s selection is especially noteworthy as a first-year OASC participant — BASIC in July 2025 was his very first OASC event — while many other applicants had years of experience, including ADVANCE and multiple leadership workshops.
His leadership, dedication, and heart for serving younger leaders truly set him apart.
We are proud to have him representing PHS this July at Camp BASIC. ❤️🐉
#DragonLeadership #PHSStuCo #OASC #CampBASIC
This prestigious leadership role is awarded to only 21 students statewide from a competitive pool of more than 70 applicants. Aron’s selection is especially noteworthy as a first-year OASC participant — BASIC in July 2025 was his very first OASC event — while many other applicants had years of experience, including ADVANCE and multiple leadership workshops.
His leadership, dedication, and heart for serving younger leaders truly set him apart.
We are proud to have him representing PHS this July at Camp BASIC. ❤️🐉
#DragonLeadership #PHSStuCo #OASC #CampBASIC
What a spectacular weekend for the Purcell Schools Music Theater program! 🎶🎭
Huge congratulations to the entire cast and crew for a truly wonderful holiday production of Matilda! 📚✨
Thank you to all our talented students—including our fantastic Set Design Class—for bringing the magic to the stage. And a special shout-out to Director Cindy Donaldson for her leadership and dedication. The hard work put in, both behind the scenes and on stage, truly shone through!
We are incredibly proud of everyone involved! Bravo! 👏🌟
photo credits: Candy Tuck
#PurcellSchools #MusicTheater #MatildaTheMusical #PHS #GoDragons 🐉
Huge congratulations to the entire cast and crew for a truly wonderful holiday production of Matilda! 📚✨
Thank you to all our talented students—including our fantastic Set Design Class—for bringing the magic to the stage. And a special shout-out to Director Cindy Donaldson for her leadership and dedication. The hard work put in, both behind the scenes and on stage, truly shone through!
We are incredibly proud of everyone involved! Bravo! 👏🌟
photo credits: Candy Tuck
#PurcellSchools #MusicTheater #MatildaTheMusical #PHS #GoDragons 🐉
🎉 Congratulations to Purcell High School Senior, Lili Del Toro! 🎉
Lili has been nominated for The Oklahoman's Student of the Week! We are proud of her and she represents her school and community!
Please consider clicking the link below (and sharing!) to cast your vote for Lili and help her win! 🏆
https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2025/12/15/the-oklahoman-student-of-the-week-vote-poll-dec-15/87714628007/
#PHS #PurcellHighSchool #StudentOfTheWeek #GoDragons 🐉
Lili has been nominated for The Oklahoman's Student of the Week! We are proud of her and she represents her school and community!
Please consider clicking the link below (and sharing!) to cast your vote for Lili and help her win! 🏆
https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2025/12/15/the-oklahoman-student-of-the-week-vote-poll-dec-15/87714628007/
#PHS #PurcellHighSchool #StudentOfTheWeek #GoDragons 🐉
📢 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
