PHS Parent Newsletter: MAP Assessments, Senior News, Eligibility, Safety Reports, Campus Life, PHS Athletics, Parent Resources and plenty of pics. Go Dragons!
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Senior year is a busy year with lots of important dates and required information. This site will be your one-stop shop for all things seniors. I'll also include in my upcoming Parent Newsletter. #phsdragons
https://sites.google.com/purcellps.org/senior-class-2022?usp=sharing
Last night, our 9th grade football team went to Anadarko. They played well, and walked away with the win, 22-0. Great start to the season Dragons!
PHS College & Career Fair: September 21st
This is a great event and opportunity for JUNIORS & SENIORS to learn everything you would want to know about college financial aid.
Congratulations to our Cross-Country Teams for an outstanding opening meet at Marlow this week. The 8th and 9th grade boys finished 1st Overall and the High School Boys finished 3rd. Great job Head Coach Ray Samford and assistants Kelton Clary and Josh Beal. #phsdragons
Picture Day is coming! Pre-order today at mylifetouch.com. See attachment.
Dragon Pride!
#phsdragons
August 28, 2023
Temporary Change in Homecoming Parade Route for Purcell Public Schools for SY24
Purcell Public Schools wants to inform everyone of a temporary change in the Homecoming parade route this year due to ongoing construction on Main Street. The traditional parade route will be unavailable, necessitating an alternate path to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all participants and spectators.
The Homecoming parade, a cherished tradition that brings together students, families, and community members to celebrate school spirit and unity, will occur on September 15th at 1:30 p.m. While we regret any inconvenience caused by this change, we are committed to providing an enjoyable experience for all involved.
The new parade route will begin at Van Buren & 3rd St. It will head south on 3rd St. and turn east on Monroe St. The final turn will be on 2nd St. and it will head north, concluding at Conger Field. This revised path has been carefully planned in collaboration with local authorities to minimize disruption while ensuring the safety of participants and spectators alike.
We encourage everyone attending the Homecoming parade to familiarize themselves with the new route ahead of time. We also invite everyone to join us for a community-wide pep assembly that will follow the parade at Conger Field. We will all gather on the Home side stands. Come help us celebrate our Homecoming Court and cheer on the Dragons to victory!
Purcell Public Schools would like to express our gratitude for your understanding and flexibility during this temporary adjustment. We remain dedicated to delivering memorable experiences that foster school pride while prioritizing everyone's well-being.
Thank you for your continued support as we navigate these changes together. We look forward to celebrating a fantastic Homecoming event with our entire community!
Proud to be a Dragon!
Sheli McAdoo, Ph.D.
Congratulations Dragon Football team for their 13-0 victory over Alva last night. A special recognition to Coach Aaron Dillard for his 1st win as Dragon Head Coach. Great job to all players, coaches, managers, cheerleaders and the PHS Dragon Pride Marching Band! #phsdragons
Great job PHS Cheer for an amazing pep rally this afternoon. It was such a great day celebrating fall sports and activities. A special thanks to Cheer coaches Grant Gish and April Trumbo. Thanks as well to Coach Raper for leading the show! Good luck Dragon Football tonight!
Season opener tonight at Conger Field vs Alva. Going to be a great night of football. Reminder that the game has been moved back to 730. QR codes are attached to purchase tickets online, as well as streaming if you can't make it out tonight. Go Dragons!
PHS Leadership students playing math games with our 2nd graders. I love to see our students working with younger grades. It's a learning experience as important as traditional classroom learning. Service & Mentorship. Thanks to Amy Stone who is teaching our leadership course.
Academic Bowl is underway and our team is getting ready! They had their first practice this week, and their first meet is on Thurs. Sept 7th @ Pauls Valley.
We are starting the season with a team of 21:
Academic Team is coached by Jasmine Quinonez
Pep Rally Tomorrow @ 1:55. Come support our Fall Sports and Activities!
Picture Day is Coming! This is for 9th-11th grade only. Senior Pictures are on October 17.
OMTC Student Registration Open
Student registration is still open for the 2023-2024 session of the Oklahoma Math Tutoring Corps (OMTC), a high-dosage mathematics tutoring program through the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) for students in grades 7-9. There is no cost to participate.
The fall session runs Sept. 17 through Nov. 18, and the spring 2024 session will be Jan. 21 through April 20. Families and students can enroll for the upcoming session through this link. The OSDE will provide any needed technology or internet access, and tutoring schedules will occur during students’ free time outside of the school day. Print this flyer to share with families.
Registration should be filled out by the student's family and not by the school or through classes as tutoring occurs outside of the school day.
Since the spring of 2022, the OMTC has tutored nearly 1600 participating students. Surveys from participating students and their families revealed:
90% of participants increased their understanding of mathematics.
84% of families said participating students were more confident about math.
84% of students indicated they would be more likely to persevere after making a mistake.
Participation in the Oklahoma Math Tutoring Corps assisted 7th, 8th, and 9th grade students' acceleration, growth, and recovery from pandemic-related learning loss. 78% of students who participated in the program had 2023 assessment scores within the same performance level as in 2022 or improved a performance level. (Remaining at the same performance level is considered growth as the state's academic standards increase in complexity each grade level). When looking at individual grade levels, 7th graders who participated had 80% and 8th grade had 73% score within the same performance level or improve a performance level between 2022 and 2023 assessment scores. Note: 9th grade students do not take state assessments; therefore, there is no OSTP data to measure their growth.
Additional information is available on the OSDE’s Math Tutoring Corps webpage.
Due to the extreme heat, we have made some changes to the athletic schedules this week. Please see the attached picture for the updated times and information regarding sports this week.
PHS 2023 Homecoming Court
Homecoming is Sept. 15 vs. Lexington
Dragon Alums Making News! Cooper Lynn (Class of '02) was recently awarded the American FFA Degree. The American FFA Degree is the highest degree that can be earned in the FFA program. Cooper will receive his degree at the 96th National FFA Convention this November. #phsdragons
First PHS Parent Newsletter of the Year: upcoming map testing, ffa and band booster club meetings, back-to-school pics, esports and new marquee, fall athletics including pep rally this week! #phsdragons
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