Thank you District Designs and Char Page for surprising our staff with sonic drinks and other goodies this morning. Nothing makes a required staff meeting more tolerable than sonic drinks for everyone! Thanks Char for thinking of our staff. #phsdragons
Your Lady Dragons are 5-0 on the season and 3-0 in District play, after tonight's 13-2 WIN against the Byng Lady Pirates. Great job, players and coaches!
I had my first opportunity to watch our PHS softball team yesterday. Home-runs, perfect game, run-rule win, 4-0 start,and a great team effort! Well done athletes, managers, and Coach Sarah Jones and Coach Roger Raper. You need to get out and watch this group!
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We are thrilled to have our brand new marquee! It's beautiful and just in time to celebrate a great year ahead for our Dragons. Thank you First United Bank for your wonderful contribution to our school. Community support drives public education. #oklaed
photo cred: David Hilger
The Red/White scrimmage has been postponed to Monday the 14th. Auction starts at 630 and scrimmage starts at 7.
Due to lightning in the area, the red white scrimmage is currently delayed. More information will be sent out as soon as possible.
Purcell High School Livestock Production class experienced hands-on learning as they worked with a litter of pigs while learning about swine production. Thank you Kevin and Lisa Andrews for hosting our students. Community partners enhance student learning! #phsdragons
Thank you Purcell Memorial Assembly of God for always thinking of our staff and supporting our school. You guys are the best! The snacks and refreshments were a lifesaver to our staff as we kick school into gear. We appreciate our community supporters! #phsdragons
Please be sure to come support our football team this Saturday evening at the Red-White Scrimmage. Festivities begin @ 6:30 at Conger Field. We are excited for the beginning of the season and the beginning of a new era of Dragon Football under PHS alum Head Coach Aaron Dillard!
We were thrilled to welcome back our Dragons on the first day of school. Or as Mr. O'Neal says: the first day on the countdown to summer break!! Seriously though we are grateful to our students and staff for such a wonderful opening to the school year.
Go Dragons!
ATTENTION: Any 9th -12th grader interested in joining STUCO
The Lady Dragons start the season 2-0. They traveled to Bethel last night and won 4-1. They met Perry at Oklahoma Christian University today and won 5-0. Great start to the season ladies and coaches. Go Dragons!
Please consider partnering with Purcell High School and help our juniors and seniors learn more about the world of work and earn course credit. Host an intern!
PHS will host Safety & Title 1 Meetings tomorrow in the High School library. Parents are welcome to attend. The safety meeting will begin @ 9AM followed by the Title 1 Meeting. See the slide for more information.
Best of luck to PHS Softball as they play their season opener tomorrow evening @ 5PM in Bethel. Please be sure to come support this talented and exciting team this year. Thanks to the players and coaches Sarah Jones and Roger Raper for their hard work this summer! #phsdragons
Purcell FFA has been busy all summer! Students wrapped up summer with a week of leadership activities including the OK Farm Bureau Ag Communications Conference. Thank you for providing our students valuable learning experiences that extend well beyond the classroom!
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Thank you Purcell Rotary for hosting two of our Senior leaders from PHS. Gracie Pruitt and Karlee Tolle shared their experiences from Girls State this summer. Thank you to Pat Martin for her efforts providing our student leaders important leadership training. #phsdragons
August 3, 2023
Dear Dragon Families,
Welcome back to another exciting school year! I hope this letter finds you and your family rejuvenated and ready for an extraordinary year filled with growth, learning, and memorable experiences. As the superintendent, I am thrilled to travel on this journey alongside you and your child.
Our dedicated team of educators has done tremendous work over the summer to prepare for your child's return. We have been reviewing our curriculum, enhancing our instructional strategies, and creating a safe and nurturing environment where every student can thrive.
We are committed to providing an exceptional educational experience that focuses on the development of each child. Our goal is not only to foster academic excellence but also to nurture their overall well-being. We believe that when students feel supported emotionally, they are better equipped to reach their full potential academically.
To achieve this vision, we will continue implementing innovative teaching practices and programs that engage students meaningfully. Our teachers will create dynamic classrooms where critical thinking skills are honed, creativity is celebrated, and collaboration is encouraged. We want our students to be active participants in their own learning journey.
Furthermore, we recognize the importance of open communication between home and school. We encourage you as parents/guardians to actively engage with us throughout the year by attending parent-teacher conferences, school events, and staying connected through our various communication channels, such as social media platforms. We value your partnership in ensuring your child's success.
I want to express my gratitude for entrusting us with your child's education. Your support is vital in creating an atmosphere conducive to growth and achievement. I encourage you to reach out with any questions, concerns, or suggestions. Together, we can make this school year a remarkable one for our students.
Once again, welcome back to Purcell Public Schools! I look forward to seeing all of your smiling faces on August 10th.
With warm regards,
Sheli McAdoo, Ph.D.
Superintendent
As we start our fall sports schedules, we want to remind everyone of the OSSAA Sportsmanship rule that was put in place last year. Go Dragons!
School begins August 10th! Reminder, all students must have a confirmed enrollment for school.
If you missed Enrollment Confirmation 23-24, please contact the secretary at your child's school to schedule a time to confirm enrollment. School offices are open Monday, July 31st - Thursday, August 3rd from 8:30 am - 11:30 am & 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. Please call 405-442-0099 and select the extension for your child's school.
