A massive thank you to First United Bank for sponsoring dinner for our teachers during night two of Parent-Teacher Conferences! 🍽️❤️ We are so grateful for your generosity and continued support of Purcell High School and our staff. Thank you for investing in our educators!
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Catch the latest updates in our October Athletic Department Newsletter!
Stay up to date with Purcell High School Dragon Athletics! Check out this month's newsletter for upcoming game schedules, team highlights, and important athletic announcements.
Click the attached link to read the full newsletter "Dragon Notes". Go Dragons!
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Catch the latest updates in our October Athletic Department Newsletter!
Stay up to date with Purcell High School Dragon Athletics! Check out this month's newsletter for upcoming game schedules, team highlights, and important athletic announcements.
Click the attached link to read the full newsletter "Dragon Notes". Go Dragons!
HTTPS://VIEW.GOGIPPER.COM/PAGE/4524582
🙌 THANK YOU, McCLAIN BANK! ❤️️🏦
A huge Dragon shoutout and thank you to McClain Bank for sponsoring our teachers' dinner tonight during Parent-Teacher Conferences! 🍕🥗
We are so grateful for your continued support and partnership with Purcell High School! 🔴⚪ Thank you for being such an incredible community partner! 🐲✨
A huge Dragon shoutout and thank you to McClain Bank for sponsoring our teachers' dinner tonight during Parent-Teacher Conferences! 🍕🥗
We are so grateful for your continued support and partnership with Purcell High School! 🔴⚪ Thank you for being such an incredible community partner! 🐲✨
🏆 A HUGE WEEK FOR PHS (OCTOBER 5–10)! 🔴⚪
Dragons, get ready for an action-packed week! Check the graphic for a full breakdown, but do not miss these major events:
🏫 P/T Conferences: Mon & Thu (3:30–7 PM). Let's connect on student success!
🗳️ Wednesday HOCO Meetings: HOCO Class Meetings during Advisory
🏃 X-Country CVC Meet: Tuesday at Bridge Creek (4 PM)
🏈 Friday Football: PHS Travels to North Rock Creek (7 PM)
🥁 Saturday Band: Best of luck in the OBA Marching Championship!
🎮 Esports: Super Smash Bros. (Wed 4 PM) & Mario Kart 8 (Thu 4 PM)!
Have a great week, Purcell! 🐲
Dragons, get ready for an action-packed week! Check the graphic for a full breakdown, but do not miss these major events:
🏫 P/T Conferences: Mon & Thu (3:30–7 PM). Let's connect on student success!
🗳️ Wednesday HOCO Meetings: HOCO Class Meetings during Advisory
🏃 X-Country CVC Meet: Tuesday at Bridge Creek (4 PM)
🏈 Friday Football: PHS Travels to North Rock Creek (7 PM)
🥁 Saturday Band: Best of luck in the OBA Marching Championship!
🎮 Esports: Super Smash Bros. (Wed 4 PM) & Mario Kart 8 (Thu 4 PM)!
Have a great week, Purcell! 🐲
🔥 DRAGON PRIDE IS FINALS BOUND! 🔥
The Dragon Pride Marching Band took "A World of Pure Imagination" to the Mustang Invitational today and blew the judges away! 🥁✨
🏆 Best Visual Award
🥈 2nd Place in Class (Prelims)
🎟️ FINALS BID ACCEPTED!
They take the field tonight for Finals at 8:00 PM! 🎺🔴⚪
Drop some ❤️ and 🎉 in the comments to send them all the good energy tonight!
🏈 FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS FINAL 🔴⚪
Purcell 14 | Marlow 49
It wasn't our night on the scoreboard, but our Dragons fought hard until the final whistle! We’ll learn from it, regroup, and bounce back next week as we travel to North Rock Creek. 🐲
✨ Halftime Showcase: A massive shoutout to the Pride of Purcell Band for a truly magical performance of "Pure Imagination" at halftime! Best of luck as they head to Mustang tomorrow to compete! 🥁🎺
📣 Dragon Spirit: Our PHS Cheer team was loud, proud, and kept the energy high all night long! Thank you to everyone who came out to support our Dragons!
🧹✨ HAPPY NATIONAL CUSTODIAN APPRECIATION DAY! ✨🧹
Today we celebrate two of the absolute best in the business—Maribel Hernandez and Erica Estrada! 🔴⚪
Purcell High School is so blessed to have Maribel and Erica on our team. From keeping our classrooms, hallways, and facilities spotless to always greeting our students and staff with a warm smile, they go above and beyond every single day to keep PHS running smoothly.
We can’t thank Maribel and Erica enough for everything they do for our school, our students, and our building!
Today we celebrate two of the absolute best in the business—Maribel Hernandez and Erica Estrada! 🔴⚪
Purcell High School is so blessed to have Maribel and Erica on our team. From keeping our classrooms, hallways, and facilities spotless to always greeting our students and staff with a warm smile, they go above and beyond every single day to keep PHS running smoothly.
We can’t thank Maribel and Erica enough for everything they do for our school, our students, and our building!
🏈 Purcell HS Football Gameday! 🏈
📅 Tonight! : October 2nd
⏰ Kickoff 7:00 pm/Gates open at 5:30 pm
📍 Location: Historic Conger Field
Tonight we honor our Purcell Little League Players and Coaches before the game!
Little League players will gain free entry when present wearing their little league jersey!
Purcell 7U, 9U, and 12U players will lead the Dragons out tonight!
Come out to Historic Conger Field tonight to support our Dragons!
📅 Tonight! : October 2nd
⏰ Kickoff 7:00 pm/Gates open at 5:30 pm
📍 Location: Historic Conger Field
Tonight we honor our Purcell Little League Players and Coaches before the game!
Little League players will gain free entry when present wearing their little league jersey!
Purcell 7U, 9U, and 12U players will lead the Dragons out tonight!
Come out to Historic Conger Field tonight to support our Dragons!
🎉 CONGRATULATIONS TO MATT BROWN — THE OKLAHOMAN STUDENT OF THE WEEK! 🎉
Please join us in giving a huge congratulations to PHS freshman Matt Brown, who was officially named The Oklahoman Student of the Week! 🔴⚪
High schools across Oklahoma nominate standout students each week, and thanks to incredible support from our Dragon community, Matt won this week's state-wide poll by over 19%! 🏆
Here is a piece of what a PHS staff member shared about Matt in his nomination:
"Brown is an exemplary freshman who approaches his academic pursuits with the utmost seriousness... balancing rigorous studies with an engaging intellect that enlivens the classroom environment. In addition to his strong academic foundation, he demonstrates exceptional versatility as a committed athlete in football, powerlifting, and track, consistently bringing a charismatic and collaborative presence to every scholastic and athletic endeavor."
Thank you, Matt, for representing Purcell High School with such outstanding character, academic leadership, and athletic dedication! We are so proud of you! 🐲✨
Drop a comment below to send Matt some congratulations! 👇 Dragon Pride!
Please join us in giving a huge congratulations to PHS freshman Matt Brown, who was officially named The Oklahoman Student of the Week! 🔴⚪
High schools across Oklahoma nominate standout students each week, and thanks to incredible support from our Dragon community, Matt won this week's state-wide poll by over 19%! 🏆
Here is a piece of what a PHS staff member shared about Matt in his nomination:
"Brown is an exemplary freshman who approaches his academic pursuits with the utmost seriousness... balancing rigorous studies with an engaging intellect that enlivens the classroom environment. In addition to his strong academic foundation, he demonstrates exceptional versatility as a committed athlete in football, powerlifting, and track, consistently bringing a charismatic and collaborative presence to every scholastic and athletic endeavor."
Thank you, Matt, for representing Purcell High School with such outstanding character, academic leadership, and athletic dedication! We are so proud of you! 🐲✨
Drop a comment below to send Matt some congratulations! 👇 Dragon Pride!
🎉 CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR PHS STAFF MEMBER OF THE MONTH: KURT GRAY! 🎉
Please join us in celebrating Kurt Gray for being named Purcell High School’s Staff Member of the Month! 🔴⚪
Nominated by fellow PHS teacher April Trumbo, Mr. Gray was recognized for truly embodying all of the core values at PHS. Here is a piece of what April shared about Mr. Gray: "He always has an encouraging word for a student in need, actively building relationships, and our students have a deep respect for him. He has personally helped to guide me over the past few months in my new role with curriculum, troubleshooting, and classroom management... I am truly thankful for his guidance, support, and expertise."
Whether he's offering a word of encouragement to a student, checking in on colleagues, or sharing great instructional ideas, Mr. Gray makes PHS a better place every day. Thank you, Kurt Gray, for your dedication to our students, staff, and community! Drop a comment below to congratulate him! 👏 Dragons Pride! 🐲✨
Please join us in celebrating Kurt Gray for being named Purcell High School’s Staff Member of the Month! 🔴⚪
Nominated by fellow PHS teacher April Trumbo, Mr. Gray was recognized for truly embodying all of the core values at PHS. Here is a piece of what April shared about Mr. Gray: "He always has an encouraging word for a student in need, actively building relationships, and our students have a deep respect for him. He has personally helped to guide me over the past few months in my new role with curriculum, troubleshooting, and classroom management... I am truly thankful for his guidance, support, and expertise."
Whether he's offering a word of encouragement to a student, checking in on colleagues, or sharing great instructional ideas, Mr. Gray makes PHS a better place every day. Thank you, Kurt Gray, for your dedication to our students, staff, and community! Drop a comment below to congratulate him! 👏 Dragons Pride! 🐲✨
📣 Calling All Purcell Businesses!
We would love for our local businesses to help judge the class floats during the PHS Homecoming Parade on Friday, October 23 at 1:30 p.m.
If your business would like to participate, please register using the link below. Voting instructions will be sent to registered businesses before the parade.
🏆 BUSINESS VOTE REGISTRATION
https://forms.gle/JxniVhGBaBtrt8XU6
Thank you for supporting our PHS students and helping us choose this year’s winning class float! ❤️🖤
We would love for our local businesses to help judge the class floats during the PHS Homecoming Parade on Friday, October 23 at 1:30 p.m.
If your business would like to participate, please register using the link below. Voting instructions will be sent to registered businesses before the parade.
🏆 BUSINESS VOTE REGISTRATION
https://forms.gle/JxniVhGBaBtrt8XU6
Thank you for supporting our PHS students and helping us choose this year’s winning class float! ❤️🖤
🥎🐉🔥 Dragon fastpitch went 1-1 today with a win over Sulphur and a loss to Blanchard in regional action.
Tomorrow's game times have changed due to the forecast:
11am Purcell vs Blanchard
1pm Purcell vs Blanchard (if necessary, Purcell must win 1st game).
Games will be at Blanchard Softball Complex.
Come out and show your Dragon Pride!! ⚪️🔴🥎🐉
🥎🐉🔴⚪️ Attention Dragon Softball fans!! Due to the forecasted rain, our Lady Dragon fast pitch regional at Blanchard has been moved to Tuesday and Wednesday.
Blanchard Regional
Tuesday September 29
11:00 Blanchard vs Sulphur
1:00 Sulphur vs Purcell
3:00 Blanchard vs Purcell
*if a team is eliminated on Tuesday, Wednesday will look like this:
Wednesday September 30
12:00 Regional Finals (2-0 team vs 1-1 team)
2:00 It Necessary game
*if all teams are 1-1, Wednesday will look like this:
12:00 Sulphur vs Purcell
2:00 Blanchard vs Winner
*winner of 2:00 game would be regional champion
Come out and support our Lady Dragons! 🐉🥎⚪️🔴
It is a packed week for Dragon Nation! From regional postseason action to esports competitions, student club meetings, and home games under the Friday night lights, our students and staff are staying active all week long.
A few big highlights include our Sophomores touring Mid-America Technology Center on Wednesday, Lady Dragons Softball kicking off Regionals at Blanchard, and Cross Country traveling to Lexington on Friday. Friday night, Varsity Football returns home to take on Marlow at 7:00 PM, and on Saturday, our Dragon Pride Band heads to the Mustang Invitational! We are also proud to recognize National Custodial Worker Appreciation Day on Friday—a huge thank you to our custodial team for everything they do to keep PHS clean and running smoothly!
A few big highlights include our Sophomores touring Mid-America Technology Center on Wednesday, Lady Dragons Softball kicking off Regionals at Blanchard, and Cross Country traveling to Lexington on Friday. Friday night, Varsity Football returns home to take on Marlow at 7:00 PM, and on Saturday, our Dragon Pride Band heads to the Mustang Invitational! We are also proud to recognize National Custodial Worker Appreciation Day on Friday—a huge thank you to our custodial team for everything they do to keep PHS clean and running smoothly!
🐉🔴🎺🏈📣 Our Dragons traveled to Plainview tonight and lost a hard fought battle! Outstanding effort by our Dragon Football Team, Dragon Cheer, and Dragon Pride Marching Band were on full display all night long! We are Purcell!! #RLT🐉⚪️🔥🔴
Football Game Day!
Big night for our Dragons as they go on the road to Plainview for District Game # 1!
📍 @ Plainview
⏰ - 7:00 PM Kick
🏈 #GoDragons
Big night for our Dragons as they go on the road to Plainview for District Game # 1!
📍 @ Plainview
⏰ - 7:00 PM Kick
🏈 #GoDragons
🎉 Join the Purcell High School Homecoming Parade! 🎉
Calling all Dragon student groups, community organizations, and local businesses! Registration is now open for the 2026 PHS Homecoming Parade.
📋 How to participate:
Scan the QR Code to sign up or use the link below:
🗓 October 23rd
⏰1:30 PM
Gather your group, get creative with your floats, and help us make this year's parade the best one yet!
#DragonPride #PurcellDragons #HOCO2026
📸 Picture Day is TOMORROW!
Don’t forget to come picture-ready! ❤️🖤
📅 Tuesday, September 22
Don’t forget to come picture-ready! ❤️🖤
📅 Tuesday, September 22
Join us in recognizing Halle Madden as one of our Purcell High School Students of the Month!
Halle is the daughter of Melissa Madden. She is heavily involved across our campus as a member of the Lady Dragons Basketball Team, President of the National Honor Society, Vice President of Student Council, and an active member of FCA.
Academically, Halle has maintained an impressive track record as a three-time Superintendent's Honor Roll member, a Letter "P" recipient, and a four-year participant in Honors Math and English courses. Her favorite class at PHS is Calculus with Mr. O'Neal.
After graduation, Halle plans to attend college to pursue a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education.
Thank you, Halle, for your hard work, leadership, and dedication to PHS!
Go Dragons!
Halle is the daughter of Melissa Madden. She is heavily involved across our campus as a member of the Lady Dragons Basketball Team, President of the National Honor Society, Vice President of Student Council, and an active member of FCA.
Academically, Halle has maintained an impressive track record as a three-time Superintendent's Honor Roll member, a Letter "P" recipient, and a four-year participant in Honors Math and English courses. Her favorite class at PHS is Calculus with Mr. O'Neal.
After graduation, Halle plans to attend college to pursue a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education.
Thank you, Halle, for your hard work, leadership, and dedication to PHS!
Go Dragons!
Join us in recognizing Grace Van Oort as one of our Purcell High School Students of the Month!
Grace is the daughter of Brooke Martin and Josh Van Oort. She serves our school in numerous leadership roles, including Student Council President, Spanish Club President, National Honor Society Vice President, and as one of our daily morning announcement readers.
Her academic accomplishments include being named to the Superintendent's Honor Roll, receiving the Letter "P," and maintaining active membership in the National Honor Society. Grace's favorite class is her elementary internship with Laura Smith.
Following high school, Grace plans to attend Oklahoma State University to study Communication Sciences and Disorders with the goal of becoming a Speech-Language Pathologist.
Thank you, Grace, for your outstanding leadership and dedication to our school and community!
Go Dragons!
Grace is the daughter of Brooke Martin and Josh Van Oort. She serves our school in numerous leadership roles, including Student Council President, Spanish Club President, National Honor Society Vice President, and as one of our daily morning announcement readers.
Her academic accomplishments include being named to the Superintendent's Honor Roll, receiving the Letter "P," and maintaining active membership in the National Honor Society. Grace's favorite class is her elementary internship with Laura Smith.
Following high school, Grace plans to attend Oklahoma State University to study Communication Sciences and Disorders with the goal of becoming a Speech-Language Pathologist.
Thank you, Grace, for your outstanding leadership and dedication to our school and community!
Go Dragons!
