Our Transition Life Skills class took their life simulation to the Purcell Police Station yesterday to learn exactly what happens after the "blue lights" go away.
The students got a full walkthrough of the legal process:
The Check-In: We met Katy, the Court Clerk, and learned how to navigate security by going through the metal detectors.
The Courtroom: Students got to see where they would go if they ever needed to contest a ticket.
Pro-Tips: We learned that while you can just pay a ticket before the court date, it is often recommended to show up in person to potentially have your payment reduced.
A huge thanks to SRO Salgado for joining us and guiding the students through the official procedures.
The students got a full walkthrough of the legal process:
The Check-In: We met Katy, the Court Clerk, and learned how to navigate security by going through the metal detectors.
The Courtroom: Students got to see where they would go if they ever needed to contest a ticket.
Pro-Tips: We learned that while you can just pay a ticket before the court date, it is often recommended to show up in person to potentially have your payment reduced.
A huge thanks to SRO Salgado for joining us and guiding the students through the official procedures.
The Next Chapter: Chase Anderson is Mountaineer Bound! 🏔️🐄
Today we celebrate a huge milestone for senior Chase Anderson! Chase has officially signed his letter of intent to join the Livestock Judging team at Eastern Oklahoma State College on a scholarship.
Livestock judging requires incredible discipline, sharp evaluation skills, and hours of dedication—and all that hard work has officially paid off. We are so proud of Chase’s commitment to our FFA program and can’t wait to see him excel at the collegiate level in Wilburton.
Congratulations, Chase! The Mountaineers are getting a great one. 🐉➡️🏔️
Today we celebrate a huge milestone for senior Chase Anderson! Chase has officially signed his letter of intent to join the Livestock Judging team at Eastern Oklahoma State College on a scholarship.
Livestock judging requires incredible discipline, sharp evaluation skills, and hours of dedication—and all that hard work has officially paid off. We are so proud of Chase’s commitment to our FFA program and can’t wait to see him excel at the collegiate level in Wilburton.
Congratulations, Chase! The Mountaineers are getting a great one. 🐉➡️🏔️
Ethan Jones Takes Aim at Archery State!
A huge congratulations goes out to Ethan Jones for his performance today at the Central Region Tier 2 State Archery competition!
Ethan traveled to the State Fair Grounds and put on a show, shooting an impressive 260 on the day. We are so proud of the focus and discipline Ethan showed at such a high-stakes event.
A big shout-out as well to Coach Steve Clary for his leadership and for getting our archers ready to compete at the state level.
Great job, Ethan! Keep hitting those marks!
A huge congratulations goes out to Ethan Jones for his performance today at the Central Region Tier 2 State Archery competition!
Ethan traveled to the State Fair Grounds and put on a show, shooting an impressive 260 on the day. We are so proud of the focus and discipline Ethan showed at such a high-stakes event.
A big shout-out as well to Coach Steve Clary for his leadership and for getting our archers ready to compete at the state level.
Great job, Ethan! Keep hitting those marks!
TONIGHT: Purcell FFA Bonus Auction! 🐷🚜
Don’t forget—tonight is the night to support our incredible FFA students! We kick things off at 6:00 PM, but please take note of our layout change due to ongoing construction:
🍽️ Dinner: Will be held at the Farm & Home Building.
🔨 Auction: Will take place inside the Expo Center.
📍 Location: 1715 Hardcastle Blvd, Purcell, OK 73080
We’ve moved things around to make sure everyone is comfortable, so come hungry and ready to bid! We can't wait to see you there. 🐉💪
Don’t forget—tonight is the night to support our incredible FFA students! We kick things off at 6:00 PM, but please take note of our layout change due to ongoing construction:
🍽️ Dinner: Will be held at the Farm & Home Building.
🔨 Auction: Will take place inside the Expo Center.
📍 Location: 1715 Hardcastle Blvd, Purcell, OK 73080
We’ve moved things around to make sure everyone is comfortable, so come hungry and ready to bid! We can't wait to see you there. 🐉💪
One in a Hundred! 🎓🌟
We are beyond thrilled to announce that senior Paisley Nichols has been named an Oklahoma Academic All-Stater!
This is one of the most exclusive honors a student in Oklahoma can receive. To even be considered for this award, a student must earn a composite ACT score of 30 or higher, SAT score of 1370 or higher, or be a National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist. From that elite pool of applicants, only 100 students are selected statewide based on a rigorous evaluation of their:
Academic Achievement
Leadership Abilities
Motivation
Character
Paisley, your relentless pursuit of excellence and your integrity in and out of the classroom have truly set you apart. We couldn't be prouder to have you representing the Dragons!
Please join us in the comments by congratulating Paisley on this massive achievement!
We are beyond thrilled to announce that senior Paisley Nichols has been named an Oklahoma Academic All-Stater!
This is one of the most exclusive honors a student in Oklahoma can receive. To even be considered for this award, a student must earn a composite ACT score of 30 or higher, SAT score of 1370 or higher, or be a National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist. From that elite pool of applicants, only 100 students are selected statewide based on a rigorous evaluation of their:
Academic Achievement
Leadership Abilities
Motivation
Character
Paisley, your relentless pursuit of excellence and your integrity in and out of the classroom have truly set you apart. We couldn't be prouder to have you representing the Dragons!
Please join us in the comments by congratulating Paisley on this massive achievement!
🏀 2026 Dragon Basketball Senior Night success! A HUGE thank you to everyone who participated in making our Basketball Senior Night a tremendous program! Our PHS teams finished the evening in perfect fashion by defeating the Lindsay Leopards! We are looking forward to supporting them as they move into the postseason! #GoDragons
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!
Missoula Children's Theatre production of Hansel and Gretel is coming to Purcell the week of March 2nd-7th. Auditions are open to all students in grades K-12! Students from surrounding schools are able to audition for a $25 fee that is refundable if the student is not cast. No advance preparation is necessary for auditions. You must have open availability throughout the week for rehearsals and performances if cast.
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.
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.
More Than Just a Uniform: Thank You, Officer Salgado! 👮♂️✨
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!
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!
🚨 PLAYOFF HOSTING ANNOUNCEMENT
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 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! 👇
Soccer Season is HERE, Dragons! ⚽🐉
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! 📊👇
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!
🏀 CCS Game Recap
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! 🔴⚫️
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! 🔴⚫️
🐉 SENIOR NIGHT AT THE REIMER CENTER 🏀
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!
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!
🏀Dragon Basketball Game Day!
📍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
📍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
Crash Course in Reality! 🚔💥
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".
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
Both of the Dragon Basketball teams took care of business Saturday night on the road vs. Marlow! The Dragons and Lady Dragons will be gearing up for another busy week with lots of Basketball ahead! #GoDragons
Saturday Basketball Action!
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
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
