📰 PHS Parent Newsletter Alert! 📰
Believe it or not, there are only 6 school weeks left in the fall semester! Don't miss out on vital updates—check out the latest PHS Parent Newsletter today!
Inside this edition, you'll find:
A reminder for Freshman and Sophomore parents regarding MAP Family Reports.
Information on accessing and contributing to critical food resources for the holidays.
Updated essential information from our Counseling Office.
Important Safety Reminders.
...and much more!
Staying informed keeps you connected to all things PHS.
#PHSDragons #ParentNews
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Believe it or not, there are only 6 school weeks left in the fall semester! Don't miss out on vital updates—check out the latest PHS Parent Newsletter today!
Inside this edition, you'll find:
A reminder for Freshman and Sophomore parents regarding MAP Family Reports.
Information on accessing and contributing to critical food resources for the holidays.
Updated essential information from our Counseling Office.
Important Safety Reminders.
...and much more!
Staying informed keeps you connected to all things PHS.
#PHSDragons #ParentNews
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🎉🐉 HUGE WEEK FOR DRAGON ESPORTS! 🐉🎉
What a performance last week! Both Dragon Smash Red and Dragon Smash White secured two victories in Super Smash Bros! 🏆🔥
Smash Red Dominates!
Dragon Smash Red took down Guymon with a strong 6-3 win!
Fatima Diaz was unstoppable, going 2-0! 👑
Aden Gaddis secured wins of 2-0 and 2-1! 👏
Shoutout to Angel Gonzalez for fighting hard despite a tough 0-2 match! 💪
Smash White Crushes It!
Dragon Smash White delivered a convincing 6-1 victory over North Rock Creek!
Braeden Reeves battled to a 2-1 win!
Gavin Woods went undefeated with a 2-0 sweep! 🧹
Ezra Stell matched that with a clean 2-0 performance! ✨
Huge congratulations to ALL the players and our coach, Kyle Perry!
GO DRAGONS! 🐲💚
What a performance last week! Both Dragon Smash Red and Dragon Smash White secured two victories in Super Smash Bros! 🏆🔥
Smash Red Dominates!
Dragon Smash Red took down Guymon with a strong 6-3 win!
Fatima Diaz was unstoppable, going 2-0! 👑
Aden Gaddis secured wins of 2-0 and 2-1! 👏
Shoutout to Angel Gonzalez for fighting hard despite a tough 0-2 match! 💪
Smash White Crushes It!
Dragon Smash White delivered a convincing 6-1 victory over North Rock Creek!
Braeden Reeves battled to a 2-1 win!
Gavin Woods went undefeated with a 2-0 sweep! 🧹
Ezra Stell matched that with a clean 2-0 performance! ✨
Huge congratulations to ALL the players and our coach, Kyle Perry!
GO DRAGONS! 🐲💚
🤠 Purcell FFA: National Convention Wrap-Up! 🌟
What a finish to the National Convention! Days 3 & 4 were an absolute whirlwind for our Purcell FFA members! 🤩
Day 3 and Day 4 in Indy
Thursday we started the morning at the Opening Session of Convention, watched the speaking finals and then headed to our tour at Umbarger Feed Mill.
Friday it was back at convention for finals, career/college fair, and the expo hall. We even grad a chance to meet up with Hudson for a few minutes. We ended the day traveling to St. Louis to the Gateway Arch.
#FFAConvention #NationalFFA #PurcellProud #FutureOfAg
What a finish to the National Convention! Days 3 & 4 were an absolute whirlwind for our Purcell FFA members! 🤩
Day 3 and Day 4 in Indy
Thursday we started the morning at the Opening Session of Convention, watched the speaking finals and then headed to our tour at Umbarger Feed Mill.
Friday it was back at convention for finals, career/college fair, and the expo hall. We even grad a chance to meet up with Hudson for a few minutes. We ended the day traveling to St. Louis to the Gateway Arch.
#FFAConvention #NationalFFA #PurcellProud #FutureOfAg
⚡️ PHS Transitions Program Takes on the Community! 🏦🏀
Our PHS Transitions students had an amazing time exploring the professional world with two awesome tours!
First stop: First United Bank! 💰 Students loved learning about banking, getting a special $2 bill, and especially sending the tube in the drive-thru! (Shoutout to Tess & Hilari for the awesome experience! Thank you to Scott Nation, too!)
Next up: A behind-the-scenes look at the OKC Thunder! 🤩 We learned about Thunder Vision including how the "Kiss Cam" works, social media management (21 Thunder accounts!), corporate communications, and even got to shoot hoops on the court. We also learned a real-world lesson on prepaid debit cards and paying for parking!
#PHSTransitions #CommunityExperiences #RealWorldLearning #OKCThunder #FirstUnitedBank
Our PHS Transitions students had an amazing time exploring the professional world with two awesome tours!
First stop: First United Bank! 💰 Students loved learning about banking, getting a special $2 bill, and especially sending the tube in the drive-thru! (Shoutout to Tess & Hilari for the awesome experience! Thank you to Scott Nation, too!)
Next up: A behind-the-scenes look at the OKC Thunder! 🤩 We learned about Thunder Vision including how the "Kiss Cam" works, social media management (21 Thunder accounts!), corporate communications, and even got to shoot hoops on the court. We also learned a real-world lesson on prepaid debit cards and paying for parking!
#PHSTransitions #CommunityExperiences #RealWorldLearning #OKCThunder #FirstUnitedBank
🎉 Attendance Wins at Purcell High School! 🎉
Huge congrats to the nearly 20% of our students—that's 70 dedicated individuals—who achieved perfect attendance (zero absences or tardies!) for the first quarter of 2025! 🥳
We celebrated this awesome commitment yesterday with a special drawing! Shoutout to our three lucky winners: Jasmin Olguin, Ryder Ward, and Breyln Riley!
🌟Thank you to our administrators Aaron Dillard & Rick Hammer and attendance coordinator Candy Tuck for recognizing these students!
We are so proud of all our students! Thank you to our amazing students, teachers, and parents for valuing strong attendance. Keep up the great work!
#PurcellAttendance #PerfectAttendance #GoDragons #PHS
Huge congrats to the nearly 20% of our students—that's 70 dedicated individuals—who achieved perfect attendance (zero absences or tardies!) for the first quarter of 2025! 🥳
We celebrated this awesome commitment yesterday with a special drawing! Shoutout to our three lucky winners: Jasmin Olguin, Ryder Ward, and Breyln Riley!
🌟Thank you to our administrators Aaron Dillard & Rick Hammer and attendance coordinator Candy Tuck for recognizing these students!
We are so proud of all our students! Thank you to our amazing students, teachers, and parents for valuing strong attendance. Keep up the great work!
#PurcellAttendance #PerfectAttendance #GoDragons #PHS
Last night, we took a moment to honor our amazing PHS Band, Cheer, and Football seniors and their families!
We are incredibly proud of your hard work, dedication, and everything you've given to your programs and our school over the past four years. To the families—thank you for your unwavering support!
We love our senior Dragons! 🧡
We are incredibly proud of your hard work, dedication, and everything you've given to your programs and our school over the past four years. To the families—thank you for your unwavering support!
We love our senior Dragons! 🧡
Purcell High School Veterans Day Assembly
Purcell High School cordially invites all veterans and their families to our Annual Veterans Day Assembly hosted by the Purcell High School National Honor Society (NHS).
Date: Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: The Reimer Center
Immediately following the assembly, all attending veterans and their families are invited to a complimentary luncheon hosted by the NHS in the High School Library.
We look forward to honoring your service and sacrifice.
Questions, please contact:
NHS Sponsor Sam Resendiz: resendizs@purcellps.org
Purcell High School Office: (405) 442-0099
Purcell High School cordially invites all veterans and their families to our Annual Veterans Day Assembly hosted by the Purcell High School National Honor Society (NHS).
Date: Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: The Reimer Center
Immediately following the assembly, all attending veterans and their families are invited to a complimentary luncheon hosted by the NHS in the High School Library.
We look forward to honoring your service and sacrifice.
Questions, please contact:
NHS Sponsor Sam Resendiz: resendizs@purcellps.org
Purcell High School Office: (405) 442-0099
🎨 November Staff of the Month Spotlight!
A huge congratulations to PHS Art Teacher, Jon Corea, for being named our November Staff of the Month! 🎉
Here’s a message from a colleague about Jon's incredible impact:
"Jon ALWAYS goes above and beyond for our staff and students. He's incredibly accountable, often stepping up to help with countless miscellaneous tasks, sometimes just doing it all! Jon takes tremendous pride and integrity in his work, both in the classroom and supporting colleagues. His new, exciting projects ensure every student finds a way to connect and engage through art. Jon is a vital asset to Purcell High School!"
Thank you, Mr. Corea, for everything you do! Go Dragons! 🐉
A huge congratulations to PHS Art Teacher, Jon Corea, for being named our November Staff of the Month! 🎉
Here’s a message from a colleague about Jon's incredible impact:
"Jon ALWAYS goes above and beyond for our staff and students. He's incredibly accountable, often stepping up to help with countless miscellaneous tasks, sometimes just doing it all! Jon takes tremendous pride and integrity in his work, both in the classroom and supporting colleagues. His new, exciting projects ensure every student finds a way to connect and engage through art. Jon is a vital asset to Purcell High School!"
Thank you, Mr. Corea, for everything you do! Go Dragons! 🐉
Happy Halloween, Dragons! 🎃🐉
We ended the week with a huge celebration at our Halloween Pep Rally! We recognized our amazing Seniors, hosted some spooky Mummy Races, and showed off some creative looks at the Costume Contest! 👻
A huge shout-out to our incredible Cheerleaders for planning such a fun event! 📣 And a big thanks to Seniors Kaden Pliler and Aron Barrera for keeping the energy high as our awesome MCs!
Congrats to all our winners, and thank you to our "Hunger Games" teachers who served as our awesome judges! 🍎
Have a happy and safe Halloween! Go Dragons! 🧡🖤
We ended the week with a huge celebration at our Halloween Pep Rally! We recognized our amazing Seniors, hosted some spooky Mummy Races, and showed off some creative looks at the Costume Contest! 👻
A huge shout-out to our incredible Cheerleaders for planning such a fun event! 📣 And a big thanks to Seniors Kaden Pliler and Aron Barrera for keeping the energy high as our awesome MCs!
Congrats to all our winners, and thank you to our "Hunger Games" teachers who served as our awesome judges! 🍎
Have a happy and safe Halloween! Go Dragons! 🧡🖤
🎤 Purcell High Students: Get Ready to Shine! 🧥
The Show Choir's Fall Talent Show on November 21 is your chance to see the amazing talents of Purcell High School students!
This event is a special fundraiser to help the Spanish Club provide much-needed winter coats for people in need in our community!
The community is welcome to attend!
🎟️ Ticket Information (At the Door):
Community/Adults: $5
Students: $1
Performers & Sign-Ups:
Want to perform? The sign-up sheet is outside the Choir Room. Final day to sign up is Nov. 7! (P.S. Make sure you read the new rules on the paper next to the sign-up sheet!)
Questions? See Ms. Donaldson.
The Show Choir's Fall Talent Show on November 21 is your chance to see the amazing talents of Purcell High School students!
This event is a special fundraiser to help the Spanish Club provide much-needed winter coats for people in need in our community!
The community is welcome to attend!
🎟️ Ticket Information (At the Door):
Community/Adults: $5
Students: $1
Performers & Sign-Ups:
Want to perform? The sign-up sheet is outside the Choir Room. Final day to sign up is Nov. 7! (P.S. Make sure you read the new rules on the paper next to the sign-up sheet!)
Questions? See Ms. Donaldson.
Join us tomorrow night at Conger Field as we honor our 2025 PHS Football, Cheer, and Band Seniors!
Gates open at 5:30 PM, with Senior Night recognitions beginning at 6:30 PM. Lineup information is included! #GoDragons
🎃🎶 PHS Show Choir "Spooktacular" Success! 👻🎤
We had a fang-tastic start to our "Spooktacular" show choir fundraiser last weekend! Huge thanks to everyone who came out!
Looking for a warm and safe way to celebrate this chilly Halloween weekend? 🥶 Forget the cold and join us for some "scary" fun and great performances including Live Music from the "Funky Monkeys"!
Don't miss your chance this Friday night immediately after the home football game, or Saturday, Nov. 1st from 8-11 PM after the City Wide Trick or Treat!
📍 Where: Boney Matthews Fieldhouse (at the old junior high)
Come support your PHS Show Choir and make some boo-tiful memories! See you there... if you dare! 🕸️🕷️
#PHSShowChoir #Spooktacular #
We had a fang-tastic start to our "Spooktacular" show choir fundraiser last weekend! Huge thanks to everyone who came out!
Looking for a warm and safe way to celebrate this chilly Halloween weekend? 🥶 Forget the cold and join us for some "scary" fun and great performances including Live Music from the "Funky Monkeys"!
Don't miss your chance this Friday night immediately after the home football game, or Saturday, Nov. 1st from 8-11 PM after the City Wide Trick or Treat!
📍 Where: Boney Matthews Fieldhouse (at the old junior high)
Come support your PHS Show Choir and make some boo-tiful memories! See you there... if you dare! 🕸️🕷️
#PHSShowChoir #Spooktacular #
🎨✨ PHS Art Students Bring Disney Magic to Our Staff Pets! ✨🐶🐱
Our amazing art students, led by teacher Jon Corea, just wrapped up a super fun Pop Art unit that merged art history with adorable character design! 🤩
Students dove into the iconic Disney art style—think bold colors, clean lines, and those unmistakable exaggerated features. Their mission? To transform real-life animals into lovable, cartoon characters! 🐾
And here's the best part: As part of our climate and culture effort to make staff feel at home, the students used our PHS staff members' pets as their muses! ❤️ Using either digital or traditional techniques, they turned our furry friends into true Disney stars.
We love seeing our staff's beloved pets celebrated through art! A huge shoutout to Mr. Corea and his talented artists for this creative and heartwarming project! 👏 We truly love our furry friends at PHS!
#PHSArt #PopArt #DisneyStyle #CharacterDesign #SchoolCulture #FurryFriends #ArtEducation
Our amazing art students, led by teacher Jon Corea, just wrapped up a super fun Pop Art unit that merged art history with adorable character design! 🤩
Students dove into the iconic Disney art style—think bold colors, clean lines, and those unmistakable exaggerated features. Their mission? To transform real-life animals into lovable, cartoon characters! 🐾
And here's the best part: As part of our climate and culture effort to make staff feel at home, the students used our PHS staff members' pets as their muses! ❤️ Using either digital or traditional techniques, they turned our furry friends into true Disney stars.
We love seeing our staff's beloved pets celebrated through art! A huge shoutout to Mr. Corea and his talented artists for this creative and heartwarming project! 👏 We truly love our furry friends at PHS!
#PHSArt #PopArt #DisneyStyle #CharacterDesign #SchoolCulture #FurryFriends #ArtEducation
Dear Purcell school families:
We know many families in our community count on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits (SNAP) to provide meals for their families. Unfortunately, due to the federal government shutdown, SNAP benefits will likely be temporarily interrupted, beginning Nov. 1. We understand this disruption may cause uncertainty, worry, and financial burden for some members of our school family.
Please know those impacted are not alone; we’re here to help. We hope the following information will be beneficial to those facing difficulty during this challenging time:
Students will continue to receive breakfast and lunch at school, based on their current eligibility status. If a family’s financial circumstances have changed for any reason, including government furloughs, parents can apply or update their free or reduced-price meal application by visiting our website at www.purcellps.org
Parents can dial 211 on their phones to receive additional information about food banks, pantries, and other community support programs across Oklahoma. Please contact Malia Turner turnerm@purcellps.org, School-Based Family Specialist, at 405-442-0099 for support in locating resources.
Our school team stands ready to support anyone with questions or specific needs. Please contact your child’s school office if we can assist your family.
Oklahomans can learn more about how the government shutdown will affect SNAP benefits by visiting the Department of Human Services' FAQ webpage. Those who need assistance and those who would like to support their fellow Oklahomans can find additional resources on the DHS “Be a Neighbor” webpage.
Although this situation is beyond our control, we can decide how to care for one another. Our school team is committed to keeping you informed and ensuring every student feels safe, secure, and supported.
Thank you for your partnership with Purcell PS.
We want to give a shout-out to the nearly 70 PHS students who earned Perfect Attendance for the first quarter! That's right—we're already over 25% done with the year, and these students have built a strong foundation for success. 📚💪
Attendance is the bedrock of learning, and we are so proud of our students!
A huge thank you to all the parents for your critical support in prioritizing strong attendance. And a special round of applause for our dedicated team: Dean of Student Services Aaron Dillard and Attendance Secretary Candy Tuck for their hard work! 👏
Keep up the great work, everyone! #PHSPride #PerfectAttendance #StudentSuccess #AttendanceMatters
Attendance is the bedrock of learning, and we are so proud of our students!
A huge thank you to all the parents for your critical support in prioritizing strong attendance. And a special round of applause for our dedicated team: Dean of Student Services Aaron Dillard and Attendance Secretary Candy Tuck for their hard work! 👏
Keep up the great work, everyone! #PHSPride #PerfectAttendance #StudentSuccess #AttendanceMatters
📣 GAME DAY ANNOUNCEMENT! 📣
Get ready, Dragon fans! Our Purcell Dragons Varsity Football team is playing at HOME tonight against the Star Spencer Bobcats! 🏈
Come out and cheer on our Dragons!
📅 Date: Tonight, Monday, October 27th 📍 Location: Conger Field ⏰ Gates Open: 3:30 PM 🏈 Kickoff: 5:00 PM
Can't make it to the field? We've got you covered!
Scan the QR codes in the attached picture for:
Live Stream Access 💻
Online Ticket Purchase 🎟️
Let's pack the stands and be LOUD! Go Dragons!
Get ready, Dragon fans! Our Purcell Dragons Varsity Football team is playing at HOME tonight against the Star Spencer Bobcats! 🏈
Come out and cheer on our Dragons!
📅 Date: Tonight, Monday, October 27th 📍 Location: Conger Field ⏰ Gates Open: 3:30 PM 🏈 Kickoff: 5:00 PM
Can't make it to the field? We've got you covered!
Scan the QR codes in the attached picture for:
Live Stream Access 💻
Online Ticket Purchase 🎟️
Let's pack the stands and be LOUD! Go Dragons!
Join us at Conger Field at 5:00 PM as the Dragons take on Star Spencer! This is a rescheduled game from last week! #GoDragons
📢 Dragon Activity Schedule: Oct 27th - Nov 2nd! 🐉
Get ready for a HUGE week, Purcell! Let's go, Dragons! 💜💛
🏈 Football Fans: Two games this week!
Mon: Home Game 🏡 (5:30 PM)
Fri: SENIOR NIGHT 🎓 Home Game! Let's pack the stands!
👻 Fri: Senior & Halloween Pep Rally (Dress up!)
📸 Tues: Picture Re-takes Day (SMILE!)
📍 Wed-Sat: FFA 🧑🌾 National Convention
🏦 Wed: Transitions Community Experience at First United Bank
🗓️ Meetings:
Spanish Club (Important General Meeting)
National Honor Society (Important General Meeting)
🎶 Show Choir: Spooktakular 🎃 Fri & Sat!
🏀 Sat: Girls BBall Scrimmage at OBU 🦉
#PurcellDragons #PHSDragons #DragonPride #HighSchoolActivities #GoDragons #SeniorNight
Get ready for a HUGE week, Purcell! Let's go, Dragons! 💜💛
🏈 Football Fans: Two games this week!
Mon: Home Game 🏡 (5:30 PM)
Fri: SENIOR NIGHT 🎓 Home Game! Let's pack the stands!
👻 Fri: Senior & Halloween Pep Rally (Dress up!)
📸 Tues: Picture Re-takes Day (SMILE!)
📍 Wed-Sat: FFA 🧑🌾 National Convention
🏦 Wed: Transitions Community Experience at First United Bank
🗓️ Meetings:
Spanish Club (Important General Meeting)
National Honor Society (Important General Meeting)
🎶 Show Choir: Spooktakular 🎃 Fri & Sat!
🏀 Sat: Girls BBall Scrimmage at OBU 🦉
#PurcellDragons #PHSDragons #DragonPride #HighSchoolActivities #GoDragons #SeniorNight
What a fantastic finish to the cross country season! 🎉
State Meet Success!
In misty, cold weather this morning, Jayden Polk and Belen Resendiz competed at the Cross Country State Meet!
We are so incredibly proud of their dedication and hard work all season long. A huge shout-out to Jayden for finishing an amazing 7th place out of 147 runners! What a stellar performance!
Thank You, Coaches and Team!
Congratulations to the entire cross country team and a big thank you to Coach Samford and Coach Beal for leading such a successful season! Your commitment helped these athletes achieve great things.
Great season, everyone!
State Meet Success!
In misty, cold weather this morning, Jayden Polk and Belen Resendiz competed at the Cross Country State Meet!
We are so incredibly proud of their dedication and hard work all season long. A huge shout-out to Jayden for finishing an amazing 7th place out of 147 runners! What a stellar performance!
Thank You, Coaches and Team!
Congratulations to the entire cross country team and a big thank you to Coach Samford and Coach Beal for leading such a successful season! Your commitment helped these athletes achieve great things.
Great season, everyone!
🏀PHS BOYS SCRIMMAGE SCHEDULE🏀
It's almost that time of year again!
The PHS boys basketball team will scrimmage 6 times in November as they prepare for the upcoming season. If you want to catch an early look at this year's team, check out the schedule attached.
