🚨 GAME DAY WEATHER UPDATE: ALL GAMES ARE ON! 🚨
All Purcell Dragons basketball games are CURRENTLY ON SCHEDULE for today, Thursday, December 4th!
Bundle up and come support your Dragons!
9th Grade Girls: Pauls Valley Tournament @ 10:00 AM
9th Grade Boys: Pauls Valley Tournament @ 1:00 PM
Varsity Girls: Madill Tournament @ 4:00 PM
Varsity Boys: Madill Tournament @ 5:30 PM
The links for both the boys and girls varsity games are below.
🎉 HUGE congrats to our TSA students for success at the competition in Clinton! 🚀
🥇 Greyson Lester took 1st Place Dragster! 🥈 Preston Kane 2nd Place Dragster! 🏆 The Catapult Team (Brody Rivera, Preston Kane, & Jae Swanner) launched into 1st Place!
Shoutout and thanks to sponsor and PHS Computer Teacher, Jason Tompkins. 💻 Way to go, team! #TSA #TechSuccess #PHSDragons
🥇 Greyson Lester took 1st Place Dragster! 🥈 Preston Kane 2nd Place Dragster! 🏆 The Catapult Team (Brody Rivera, Preston Kane, & Jae Swanner) launched into 1st Place!
Shoutout and thanks to sponsor and PHS Computer Teacher, Jason Tompkins. 💻 Way to go, team! #TSA #TechSuccess #PHSDragons
🚨 Purcell High School Virtual Day Notice 🚨
Due to weather, today is a Virtual Learning Day.
Assignments: All class assignments are posted to Google Classroom.
Attendance: Submission of all assignments by 3:15 PM TODAY counts as student attendance.
Support: Teachers, counselors, and administrators are available to help via school email and Google Classroom rooms.
Please ensure your student completes and submits all work before the deadline. Have a safe and productive day!
Due to weather, today is a Virtual Learning Day.
Assignments: All class assignments are posted to Google Classroom.
Attendance: Submission of all assignments by 3:15 PM TODAY counts as student attendance.
Support: Teachers, counselors, and administrators are available to help via school email and Google Classroom rooms.
Please ensure your student completes and submits all work before the deadline. Have a safe and productive day!
⚽️ Goal! Our Lunchtime Soccer Games Just Got an Upgrade! 🥅
We are celebrating our student lunchtime soccer stars who play daily pick-up games on our front lawn (and sometimes even early mornings!) 🤩
They used to rely on book bags and cones for makeshift goals, but thanks to an anonymous donor, they now have awesome portable goals! 🙌
We love seeing our students get active, have fun, and play together in such a positive way during their free time. Keep kicking, everyone! 💙
#SchoolSports #LunchtimeFun #GetActive #CommunitySupport #ThankYou
We are celebrating our student lunchtime soccer stars who play daily pick-up games on our front lawn (and sometimes even early mornings!) 🤩
They used to rely on book bags and cones for makeshift goals, but thanks to an anonymous donor, they now have awesome portable goals! 🙌
We love seeing our students get active, have fun, and play together in such a positive way during their free time. Keep kicking, everyone! 💙
#SchoolSports #LunchtimeFun #GetActive #CommunitySupport #ThankYou
🌟 Senior Spotlight Time! 🌟
Get ready to give a huge round of applause for the **Purcell FFA 2026 Seniors**! 🎓🚜
This group of future leaders shines bright, both in school and in the community! We can't wait to see all the amazing things you achieve! 🤩
Congratulations, Seniors! Go Dragons! 💛
📸: Carlie.Marie Imaging!
#PurcellFFA #FFA #ClassOf2026 #FutureLeaders #SeniorYear #GoDragons
Get ready to give a huge round of applause for the **Purcell FFA 2026 Seniors**! 🎓🚜
This group of future leaders shines bright, both in school and in the community! We can't wait to see all the amazing things you achieve! 🤩
Congratulations, Seniors! Go Dragons! 💛
📸: Carlie.Marie Imaging!
#PurcellFFA #FFA #ClassOf2026 #FutureLeaders #SeniorYear #GoDragons
🏀 DRAGON BASKETBALL UPDATE 🐉
POSTPONEMENT ALERT!
The Purcell Dragons High School basketball game originally scheduled for Tuesday, December 2nd @ Marlow has been postponed! This is due to Marlow's continued success in the football playoffs.
Stay tuned—we will announce the new date as soon as it is confirmed!
SEASON TIP-OFF!
Our High School basketball teams will officially begin their season this week at the Madill Tournament!
🗓️ When: This Thursday, Friday, and Saturday (December 4th-6th)
⏰ Thursday's Games:
Girls will play at 4:00 PM
Boys will play at 5:30 PM
See the attached image for the full tournament bracket and schedule! Come out and support your Dragons!
🌟 Aviation Pathway to the Future! 🛠️
Incredible work by Purcell Aviation students designing and wind-tunnel testing 3D-printed airfoils with instructor Corryn Breidinger! This program is a career pathways connecting students to Oklahoma's fast-growing aeronautics industry. This is also part of new graduation requirements that will go into effect for the Class of 2030 (current 8th graders)!
📢 Attention Current 8th Graders (Class of 2030): Your future starts now! PHS admin & counselor will preview the new Oklahoma Graduation Requirements and Learning Pathways (like Aviation!) on Friday, Dec 5th at the junior high. Don't miss out!
Incredible work by Purcell Aviation students designing and wind-tunnel testing 3D-printed airfoils with instructor Corryn Breidinger! This program is a career pathways connecting students to Oklahoma's fast-growing aeronautics industry. This is also part of new graduation requirements that will go into effect for the Class of 2030 (current 8th graders)!
📢 Attention Current 8th Graders (Class of 2030): Your future starts now! PHS admin & counselor will preview the new Oklahoma Graduation Requirements and Learning Pathways (like Aviation!) on Friday, Dec 5th at the junior high. Don't miss out!
Huge thanks to the incredible partners at @HealthCorps! 💚🍎 Our students are making healthier choices and leading the way in wellness!
Shoutout to Regional Program Manager Presley Hayes and Coordinators Megan Johnson and Joella Whitney (near-peer role models! 🌟) for supporting our students' leadership.
Last week, our freshmen leaders hosted a super successful "Hydration Station," encouraging everyone to ditch sugary drinks for healthy but tasty options! 💧🧠 We love HealthCorps' focus on Mental Health, Nutrition, and Exercise—key areas for all teens! Thank you for empowering our students to be wellness change agents!
WELCOME BACK, DRAGONS!
Hope you have had a wonderful Thanksgiving break! School resumes on Monday with a busy schedule of activities.
📅 P.H.S. Weekly Activity Schedule
ALL WEEK: Basketball season TIPS OFF! Varsity Boys/Girls are at the Madill Tournament! Go Dragons!
NOTE: The basketball game originally scheduled @ Marlow (Tues, 12/2) is postponed due to their advancement in the state football playoffs.
Mon, 12/1: 9th Grade Bball vs. Washington (Girls HOME 🏠 | Boys AWAY 🛣️)
Tue, 12/2: FCA Meeting @ 11:45 AM (Library)
Wed, 12/3 - Sat, 12/6: 9th Grade Bball @ Pauls Valley Tournament
Thurs, 12/4: PTO Thanksmas Lunch for Staff! 🎄 (Thank you, PTO!)
Thurs - Sat: Varsity Basketball (girls & boys) @ Madill Tournament
Fri, 12/5: MATC Interviews
Sat, 12/6: FFA State AFR Speech Contest & Band 2nd Round All-State Auditions
Hope you have had a wonderful Thanksgiving break! School resumes on Monday with a busy schedule of activities.
📅 P.H.S. Weekly Activity Schedule
ALL WEEK: Basketball season TIPS OFF! Varsity Boys/Girls are at the Madill Tournament! Go Dragons!
NOTE: The basketball game originally scheduled @ Marlow (Tues, 12/2) is postponed due to their advancement in the state football playoffs.
Mon, 12/1: 9th Grade Bball vs. Washington (Girls HOME 🏠 | Boys AWAY 🛣️)
Tue, 12/2: FCA Meeting @ 11:45 AM (Library)
Wed, 12/3 - Sat, 12/6: 9th Grade Bball @ Pauls Valley Tournament
Thurs, 12/4: PTO Thanksmas Lunch for Staff! 🎄 (Thank you, PTO!)
Thurs - Sat: Varsity Basketball (girls & boys) @ Madill Tournament
Fri, 12/5: MATC Interviews
Sat, 12/6: FFA State AFR Speech Contest & Band 2nd Round All-State Auditions
🎉 Staff Spotlight: Jasmine Quiñonez! 🎉
This week, we're celebrating freshman English teacher and Academic Team Coach, Ms. Quiñonez! Our students nominated staff who've made a real impact, and Ms. Q's dedication to building strong relationships truly stands out.
It's remarkable that so many older students nominated her, two or three years after having her in class! They highlighted her encouragement to do their best and her constant availability for help.
Thank you, Jasmine, for investing in our students' lives! We appreciate you! 💛 #PurcellHighSchool #StaffSpotlight #BuildingRelationships #GoDragons
This week, we're celebrating freshman English teacher and Academic Team Coach, Ms. Quiñonez! Our students nominated staff who've made a real impact, and Ms. Q's dedication to building strong relationships truly stands out.
It's remarkable that so many older students nominated her, two or three years after having her in class! They highlighted her encouragement to do their best and her constant availability for help.
Thank you, Jasmine, for investing in our students' lives! We appreciate you! 💛 #PurcellHighSchool #StaffSpotlight #BuildingRelationships #GoDragons
PHS Spanish Club's Friendsgiving was a blast last week! 🎉
Students had so much fun connecting and spreading positivity before break! We loved seeing all the thankful messages you wrote. What a great way to show gratitude! 🙏💖
🌟 Thanks for being amazing and making a difference! 🌟
Students had so much fun connecting and spreading positivity before break! We loved seeing all the thankful messages you wrote. What a great way to show gratitude! 🙏💖
🌟 Thanks for being amazing and making a difference! 🌟
📢 DRAGONS! Get ready to spread the warmth! 🧣🧤
PHS STUCO is hosting a Warmth Drive from December 8th - 12th! 🗓️
We're collecting essential items for our younger Dragons' Clothes Closets at the Intermediate & Elementary schools, plus cozy fuzzy socks for the JH Warm Wishes Gifts! 🎁 All donations stay right here with our very own school family. ❤️
Check out the fun Dress Up Days below and let's make a HUGE difference! 👇
🔥 Dress Up Days 🔥
Monday: Christmas Pajamas
Tuesday: Santa Hat Day
Wednesday: Ugly Sweater
Thursday: Santa vs. Elves (Upperclassmen wear Red, Underclassmen wear Green)
Friday: Christmas Spirit Day
Let's go Dragons! 🐉 #PHSWarmthDrive #StuCo #CommunityLove #YoungerDragons
PHS STUCO is hosting a Warmth Drive from December 8th - 12th! 🗓️
We're collecting essential items for our younger Dragons' Clothes Closets at the Intermediate & Elementary schools, plus cozy fuzzy socks for the JH Warm Wishes Gifts! 🎁 All donations stay right here with our very own school family. ❤️
Check out the fun Dress Up Days below and let's make a HUGE difference! 👇
🔥 Dress Up Days 🔥
Monday: Christmas Pajamas
Tuesday: Santa Hat Day
Wednesday: Ugly Sweater
Thursday: Santa vs. Elves (Upperclassmen wear Red, Underclassmen wear Green)
Friday: Christmas Spirit Day
Let's go Dragons! 🐉 #PHSWarmthDrive #StuCo #CommunityLove #YoungerDragons
🦃 Happy Thanksgiving, Purcell High School families! 🧡
Just a friendly reminder: Thanksgiving Break is from Monday, November 24th through Friday, November 28th. School will be closed during this time.
Classes will resume on Monday, December 1st.
Enjoy the time off with family and friends! See you soon! 👋
Just a friendly reminder: Thanksgiving Break is from Monday, November 24th through Friday, November 28th. School will be closed during this time.
Classes will resume on Monday, December 1st.
Enjoy the time off with family and friends! See you soon! 👋
🧪🔬👩🔬 Had an AMAZING time in Mr. Jack McNeely's Physical Science class today, playing with polymers! You won't believe the cool stuff we made!
First up, we created a "polymer worm"! It was so weird and fascinating to watch it form right before our eyes. Definitely not your average earthworm! 🐛
Then, we got our hands (literally!) into making some super stretchy polymer slime! This classic experiment showed us how quickly a liquid can turn into a thick, moldable solid.
Finally, we made some instant polymer snow! Just add water and BAM—it puffs up into fluffy, snowy goodness. It’s like a winter miracle, even in the lab! ❄️
In a nutshell, polymers are just giant chains of molecules (think of them like tiny LEGO blocks linked together), and depending on how you link them up, you get totally different and cool materials! Science is awesome!
First up, we created a "polymer worm"! It was so weird and fascinating to watch it form right before our eyes. Definitely not your average earthworm! 🐛
Then, we got our hands (literally!) into making some super stretchy polymer slime! This classic experiment showed us how quickly a liquid can turn into a thick, moldable solid.
Finally, we made some instant polymer snow! Just add water and BAM—it puffs up into fluffy, snowy goodness. It’s like a winter miracle, even in the lab! ❄️
In a nutshell, polymers are just giant chains of molecules (think of them like tiny LEGO blocks linked together), and depending on how you link them up, you get totally different and cool materials! Science is awesome!
🏀 Staff Spotlight! Let's hear it for Coach Toney Cooper! 📣
We are thrilled to celebrate Coach Cooper, our PHS Girls Basketball Head Coach as this week's Staff Spotlight as we recognize staff members who have been nominated by students! ✨Toney also works as a Lead Program Manager, Residential, for OG&E
In his 4th year leading our girls basketball program, Coach Cooper was nominated by numerous students for making a profound impact on their lives and prioritizing strong relationships. The overwhelming theme? "Coach Cooper helps me see the best in myself."
Thank you, Coach Cooper, for your dedication and commitment to uplifting our students both on and off the court! We appreciate you!
We are thrilled to celebrate Coach Cooper, our PHS Girls Basketball Head Coach as this week's Staff Spotlight as we recognize staff members who have been nominated by students! ✨Toney also works as a Lead Program Manager, Residential, for OG&E
In his 4th year leading our girls basketball program, Coach Cooper was nominated by numerous students for making a profound impact on their lives and prioritizing strong relationships. The overwhelming theme? "Coach Cooper helps me see the best in myself."
Thank you, Coach Cooper, for your dedication and commitment to uplifting our students both on and off the court! We appreciate you!
🎉🍎 Happy National Substitute Teacher Day! 📚🥳
A huge shout out to the absolute heroes who help keep our school running smoothly! Substitute teachers fill such a critical role, and we are so grateful for your hard work and commitment. I know firsthand how vital and often underappreciated this position is. I spent an entire year as a substitute teacher while trying to find my first teaching job many years ago. We appreciate you all!
A special THANK YOU to our amazing Purcell High School regular subs:
Kyle Perry
Patsy Slate
Megan Mitchell
(Also sending thanks to Lee Reimer, Marsha Barger, Geneva Oswalt and April Trumbo - not pictured)
To every substitute teacher everywhere: YOU ROCK! 🌟
Jason Sanders
Principal
Purcell HIgh School
A huge shout out to the absolute heroes who help keep our school running smoothly! Substitute teachers fill such a critical role, and we are so grateful for your hard work and commitment. I know firsthand how vital and often underappreciated this position is. I spent an entire year as a substitute teacher while trying to find my first teaching job many years ago. We appreciate you all!
A special THANK YOU to our amazing Purcell High School regular subs:
Kyle Perry
Patsy Slate
Megan Mitchell
(Also sending thanks to Lee Reimer, Marsha Barger, Geneva Oswalt and April Trumbo - not pictured)
To every substitute teacher everywhere: YOU ROCK! 🌟
Jason Sanders
Principal
Purcell HIgh School
A HUGE thank you to our amazing PHS student aides for delivering Sonic drinks to all our staff this morning!
We are so thankful for our entire PHS Staff and their dedication to student success, especially as we head into a break. A little treat goes a long way!
Go Dragons! 🐉
#PHS #StudentAides #StaffAppreciation #SonicTreats #GoDragons
We are so thankful for our entire PHS Staff and their dedication to student success, especially as we head into a break. A little treat goes a long way!
Go Dragons! 🐉
#PHS #StudentAides #StaffAppreciation #SonicTreats #GoDragons
🎉 Huge Congratulations to Coach Kurt Gray! 🎉
We are incredibly proud to recognize Purcell High School U.S. History teacher and Social Studies Department Chair, Kurt Gray, for receiving the National Citizenship Education Teacher Post Recognition Award from the Norman Veterans of Foreign Wars Post! Kurt is pictured below with Norman VFW Post Commander Brett La Roche and Mark Atterson, Past President, Norman Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution
A Champion for Civics Education
This award is a testament to Coach Gray's unwavering dedication to promoting citizenship education not only in his classroom but throughout our school and community. His teaching goes beyond textbooks, instilling vital civic values and lessons that truly impact his students' lives.
🎓 Preparing Future Citizens
In addition to his regular teaching duties, Coach Gray oversees the administration of the U.S. Citizenship test for all PHS students—a crucial requirement for graduation. His commitment ensures our students are well-prepared to become informed and engaged citizens.
Plus, we all know his history lessons are made even better by his great storytelling!
Way to go, Coach Gray! We are lucky to have you!
#PurcellHighSchool #PHSDragons #TeacherRecognition #CitizenshipEducation #VFW #CoachGray
We are incredibly proud to recognize Purcell High School U.S. History teacher and Social Studies Department Chair, Kurt Gray, for receiving the National Citizenship Education Teacher Post Recognition Award from the Norman Veterans of Foreign Wars Post! Kurt is pictured below with Norman VFW Post Commander Brett La Roche and Mark Atterson, Past President, Norman Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution
A Champion for Civics Education
This award is a testament to Coach Gray's unwavering dedication to promoting citizenship education not only in his classroom but throughout our school and community. His teaching goes beyond textbooks, instilling vital civic values and lessons that truly impact his students' lives.
🎓 Preparing Future Citizens
In addition to his regular teaching duties, Coach Gray oversees the administration of the U.S. Citizenship test for all PHS students—a crucial requirement for graduation. His commitment ensures our students are well-prepared to become informed and engaged citizens.
Plus, we all know his history lessons are made even better by his great storytelling!
Way to go, Coach Gray! We are lucky to have you!
#PurcellHighSchool #PHSDragons #TeacherRecognition #CitizenshipEducation #VFW #CoachGray
Congratulations to PHS Senior Kaden Pliler, nominated for the Oklahoman's student of the week! Please consider voting for Kaden and/or sharing the link below. He is an outstanding young man who has represented his school and community with distinction in so many ways. We are proud of you Kaden!
https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2025/11/17/the-oklahoman-student-of-the-week-poll-november-17/87253363007/
https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2025/11/17/the-oklahoman-student-of-the-week-poll-november-17/87253363007/
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Safety Updates & Staff/Student Spotlights
Academic Spotlight on Electives
Activity News & Pics from Cheer, Band, Esports, Football, Softball, Basketball, Show Choir, Academic Team, and FFA!
Stay informed! Go Dragons!
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