Purcell High School

Good luck to the slow pitch softball team in the state tournament today. They take on Washington at 11:30. The following link is for live streaming through NFHS: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/ossaa/gam1b85bdcaec

HUGE congratulations to our own Purcell High School U.S. History teacher, Kurt Gray! 🎉 Today, Kurt received a certificate from the Norman chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution for being one of only 12 NATIONAL FINALISTS for the American History Award! This prestigious award recognizes teachers who embody patriotism, service, and upholding the Constitution – qualities Kurt exemplifies every day. A proud Dragon alum (Class of '83), a longtime Purcell educator and coach, our 2024 PHS Teacher of the Year, and a true foundation of our school and community, Kurt also received a Good Citizenship Medal! We are immensely proud of Kurt and the profound impact he has had on countless young people in our community. Thank you to Mark Atterson, President of the Norman Chapter of the SAR, for presenting this well-deserved honor today. #PurcellProud #TeacherAppreciation #AmericanHistory #SonsOfTheAmericanRevolution #NationalFinalist #GoodCitizenship #KurtGray #DragonAlum #PHSTOY

HUGE congrats to our Purcell High School Track Teams for an OUTSTANDING performance at the Regional Track Meet! 🎉 We had numerous athletes qualify for the State Track Meet this Friday and Saturday at Plainview! 🤩 A massive shoutout to our Girls Team for finishing as Regional Runner-Up! 🥈 Congratulations to our incredible coaches Mandy Clay, Ray Samford, Josh Beal, and Jeff Page, and to ALL of our talented athletes! We're so proud of your hard work and dedication! Let's go Dragons at State! 🐉 #PurcellDragons #TrackAndField #RegionalRunnerUp #StateQualifiers #ProudCoaches #GoDragons

Seriously, how AMAZING is our Purcell PTO?! 🙌 They braved a monsoon 🌧️ to deliver goodies and treats to our incredible high school teachers today! Talk about dedication! We are SO grateful for their unwavering support and for going the extra mile (even in crazy weather!). We LOVE our PTO! ❤️ #PurcellPTO #TeacherAppreciation #BestPTOEver #Dedicated #ThankYou #MonsoonHeroes

Purcell High School is SO proud of our talented senior, Emily Shields, and her powerful artwork "Before the Storm"! 🎨 It's been chosen as a top 5 finalist in the 2025 Congressional Art Competition and is now in the "People's Choice" contest! Let's rally around Emily and show Congressman Cole how much we love her art! Voting is open NOW until Sunday, May 11th. Click the link below to cast your vote! ➡️ Vote for Emily's "Before the Storm": https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16N1vGhEpt/ #PurcellHighSchool #StudentArtist #ArtCompetition #SupportLocalArt #GoEmily #BeforeTheStorm

This Teacher Appreciation Week, we're showering our incredible Purcell High School teachers with extra love! ❤️ Thank you for your dedication, passion, and for making a real difference in our lives. Our Junior StuCo officers Paisley Nichols, Ellie Reed, Adylee Jurado, and Kaylin Vazquez have a sweet reminder for you all: "Donut forget how much we appreciate them!" We truly do! 🎉 #ThankATeacher #PurcellDragons #TeacherLove #MakingADifference

HUGE shout out to the Purcell High School Band for a truly wonderful and FUN spring concert! 🎶 What a fantastic evening filled with amazing music, including a special performance from the Jazz Band and the always entertaining "Funky Monkeys"! 🎉 Thank you to our incredible Band Director, David Hilger, and Assistant Director, Jacob Willing, for their dedication and hard work. A special thank you and congratulations to our talented seniors for all their accomplishments – we're so proud of you! 🎓 We also want to extend our sincere gratitude to our supportive parents for the great turnout and to our amazing Band Boosters for their continued support! #PurcellDragons #PHSBand #SpringConcert #BandBoosters #SeniorSpotlight #FunkyMonkeys

Congratulations to Seth Bunch for dedicating himself to advancing both his academic and athletic journey at Southwest Christian University in Bethany, where he will be playing basketball! Go Dragons!

This May, during Mental Health Awareness Month, let's remember that it's okay to not be okay. If you're struggling, please know there's support available. Students can use the Stopit App to anonymously share any worries, including concerns about a friend's mental health. We take every report seriously. Most importantly, connect with a trusted adult – they care and want to help. We're in your corner. ❤️ #MentalHealthMatters #StudentWellbeing #GetHelp

Purcell High School extends a HUGE thank you to our amazing community partners for helping us celebrate our incredible teachers today as part of Teacher Appreciation Week! 🎉 We are so grateful for the generous donations from: 🥪 Purcell Wal-Mart: Delicious sandwiches, a fresh veggie tray, and tasty chips! 🧺 First United: A wonderful goodie basket to brighten our teachers' day! 🥖 Memorial Assembly of God: Subway sandwiches that hit the spot! 🍪 OEC Fiber: A delightful cookie tray to satisfy those sweet cravings! Your support means the world to us and helps us show our teachers how much we appreciate their hard work and dedication. Thank you for being such valuable partners in education! ❤️ #TeacherAppreciationWeek #PurcellPride #CommunitySupport #ThankYou

SCHEDULE UPDATE: The Slowpitch State Tournament has been rescheduled to Thursday due to anticipated weather conditions. However, the game times will remain unchanged. The Lady Dragons are set to compete against Washington at 11:30 AM on Thursday at Firelake Ball Fields in Shawnee.

Dear Purcell High School Parents, This week is Teacher Appreciation Week, and we want to take a moment to highlight the incredible dedication and hard work of our amazing staff at Purcell High School. We encourage you to take an opportunity to reach out and thank a teacher who has made a difference in your student's life. Our teachers are not only highly skilled and passionate in their classrooms, but they also understand the profound impact of building strong relationships with teenagers, guiding them on their journey toward successful adulthood. We are truly fortunate to have such a caring and committed team at PHS who go above and beyond for our students every day. We are deeply grateful for all that they do. We also have some fun and engaging activities planned this week to recognize our teachers (in their younger days!) and build excitement for our upcoming graduation! Thank you for partnering with us in your student's education. Sincerely, Purcell High School Administration

📢 Dragon Parents, your final Purcell High School Parent Newsletter of the year is HERE! 🐉 Stay in the know as we head into a busy couple of weeks: Awards Week kicks off this week, followed by Graduation Week! This newsletter is your one-stop shop for all the essential links, information, and news you need. Inside you'll find: 🗓️ Important Event Times for Awards Week and Graduation Week 📝 Semester Test Information ⚠️ Safety Updates 🗣️ News from the Counselor 🌟 Highlights from last week's awesome events: Freshman Reality Check, Talent Show, and The Wizard of Oz! Don't miss out on any crucial details! Find the link to the newsletter in our bio or on our website. Please remember to follow our social media pages for any last-minute updates or potential changes due to weather. Go Dragons! #PurcellPride #PHSNewsletter #AwardsWeek #GraduationWeek #StayInformed https://secure.smore.com/n/2dagr

Get ready to click your heels! 👠🎶 HUGE congrats to the incredibly talented music theater classes at Purcell High School, Purcell Junior High, and Purcell Intermediate School for their amazing presentation of the timeless classic, "The Wizard of Oz"! 🌪️🦁🐻 Oh my goodness, what a show! The performances were absolutely outstanding, and we were completely swept away to the Emerald City! ✨ A massive thank you to our Purcell District Teacher of the Year, Cindy Donaldson! 🙌 Your passion and leadership have fostered such incredible growth in our fine arts programs – it's truly inspiring to witness! 🌟 And a special shout-out to the amazing parent volunteers, especially Rebecca Stell, for the incredible costumes! 🤩 Your hard work and creativity truly brought the characters to life! What was your favorite part of the show? Let us know in the comments below! 👇 #PurcellPride #WizardOfOz #MusicTheater #FineArts #TalentedStudents #CommunitySupport #ThankYouTeachers #AmazingCostumes

Hello everyone! 👋 I'm thrilled to invite you to celebrate the achievements of our newest Purcell High School National Honor Society inductees! Join us for our NHS Induction Ceremony this Tuesday evening as we welcome these outstanding students. 🎉 New NHS members, please be sure to check the Google Classroom and use the join code to stay up-to-date on all NHS announcements and activities! A huge congratulations to all our new members! We are so proud to welcome you to the Purcell High School National Honor Society! 💙 Sincerely, April Trumbo PHS NHS Sponsor

🎉 Purcell FFA showing their strength at the State CDE Contests! 🎉 My sincere apologies for missing this amazing announcement last week. We are very proud of these talented students for these accomplishments! Huge congratulations to our Livestock Team for their 10th place finish! 🐴🐄 Special shoutout to team members Chase Anderson, Jaxson Staggs, Kaden Pliler, and Carli Thomas! Incredible individual performances from Jaxson, placing 16th Overall, and Chase, placing 19th Overall out of 200 students! 🏆 We also want to recognize our Vet Science Team members: Kyleigh Green, Savannah Mauzerall, and Kylee Barrett for their hard work and dedication! 🐾 And a great job to Hudson Andrews for representing Purcell in the Turf Grass Management CDE!

🎉 Big shout out to two of our amazing PHS Juniors! 🎉 Congratulations to Kaden Pliler & Carli Thomas on their selection to attend the prestigious Oklahoma Farm Bureau Youth Leading Agriculture Conference this summer! This is a fantastic accomplishment, especially considering this program typically selects around 20 seniors from across the entire state for the Class of 2026. We're so proud of your hard work and dedication! #PurcellPride #FutureLeaders #OKFarmBureau #AgricultureEducation

The Purcell High School chapter of Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) hosted a fun and engaging event last week at the Reimer Center. The evening provided students with an opportunity for connection and community. We would like to recognize the efforts of seniors Hudson Andrews and Kaleb Bailey, whose leadership has been instrumental in the growth of the FCA club and in providing students with more opportunities to connect with other. Healthy and strong student clubs and organizations are a HUGE part of a successful high school. I appreciate their efforts. The school also extends its appreciation to sponsors Kurt Gray and Toney Cooper for their support over the last few years.

🎺🎶 Get Ready to be Entertained! 🎶🎺 Purcell's talented band students, under the direction of David Hilger (High School) and Jacob Willing (Junior High), are excited to present their Spring Concert this Monday night! 🤩 Join us at the Reimer Center for an evening filled with incredible music and performances by our amazing band program. Be sure to check the graphic for all the specific details you won't want to miss! The band celebrations continue later in the week with the Band Banquet on Friday evening, so let's show our support and appreciation for the hard work and dedication of our high school and junior high band students! 🎉 We can't wait to see you there! #PurcellBand #SpringConcert #GoDragons #MusicEducation #ReimerCenter #PHSBand #PJHBand

Big news, Dragons fans! Our Slow Pitch team is heading to STATE this Tuesday! Come cheer them on at Firelake Ballfields as they face Washington at 11:30 AM. If you can't be there, tune in to the NFHS Network. Tickets are available on GoFan for $10 or $13 cash at the gate. Go Dragons!