📢 Dragon Fans, Get Ready for an Exciting Basketball Season! 🏀
We're so thrilled to kick off another fantastic basketball season! We can't wait to see our stands filled with spirit, cheers, and positive energy for all our student-athletes.
To ensure everyone has the best possible experience and a safe environment, we have a few friendly reminders:
Students in Grades K-8: Please remember that all students in grades K-8 must be accompanied by an adult to enter any PPS sporting event. This policy helps us keep all our young fans safe and sound!
Positive Sportsmanship: Let's show our Dragon pride by demonstrating excellent sportsmanship at all times. Cheer loud, be respectful to officials, opposing teams, and fellow fans, and create an atmosphere where everyone feels welcome and valued.
Be a Great Role Model: Our actions in the stands reflect on our school and community. Let's exemplify the highest moral character and support our teams with positivity and enthusiasm!
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work together to make this basketball season safe, fun, and memorable for everyone. Go Dragons! 🐉
#PurcellAthletics #GoDragons #BasketballSeason #CommunitySpirit #FanExpectations
We're so thrilled to kick off another fantastic basketball season! We can't wait to see our stands filled with spirit, cheers, and positive energy for all our student-athletes.
To ensure everyone has the best possible experience and a safe environment, we have a few friendly reminders:
Students in Grades K-8: Please remember that all students in grades K-8 must be accompanied by an adult to enter any PPS sporting event. This policy helps us keep all our young fans safe and sound!
Positive Sportsmanship: Let's show our Dragon pride by demonstrating excellent sportsmanship at all times. Cheer loud, be respectful to officials, opposing teams, and fellow fans, and create an atmosphere where everyone feels welcome and valued.
Be a Great Role Model: Our actions in the stands reflect on our school and community. Let's exemplify the highest moral character and support our teams with positivity and enthusiasm!
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work together to make this basketball season safe, fun, and memorable for everyone. Go Dragons! 🐉
#PurcellAthletics #GoDragons #BasketballSeason #CommunitySpirit #FanExpectations
✨ Dragon Brew Celebrates Success in its 3rd Year and Honors Employee of the Month ✨
Dragon Brew, the student start-up business, is celebrating a remarkable year as it successfully enters its third year of operation. The company has seen excellent performance, with great sales results and a notable display of strong teamwork, work ethic, and salesmanship across the organization.
The leadership team, including the Assistant GMs and student Managers, reviewed the outstanding efforts of their staff over the past few months.
Abel Fraire Marin has been named the November Brew Crew Employee of the Month!
This recognition is a testament to Abel's exceptional dedication, with co-workers and customers consistently describing him as: Hard-working, Dedicated, Customer-first
Congratulations to Abel for going above and beyond and embodying the spirit of the successful Dragon Brew team!
Dragon Brew, the student start-up business, is celebrating a remarkable year as it successfully enters its third year of operation. The company has seen excellent performance, with great sales results and a notable display of strong teamwork, work ethic, and salesmanship across the organization.
The leadership team, including the Assistant GMs and student Managers, reviewed the outstanding efforts of their staff over the past few months.
Abel Fraire Marin has been named the November Brew Crew Employee of the Month!
This recognition is a testament to Abel's exceptional dedication, with co-workers and customers consistently describing him as: Hard-working, Dedicated, Customer-first
Congratulations to Abel for going above and beyond and embodying the spirit of the successful Dragon Brew team!
Purcell High School formally invites our community to our Annual Veterans Day Assembly tomorrow, Tuesday, November 11th, beginning promptly at 11:00 AM in the Reimer Center.
Veterans Day originated as Armistice Day, a day dedicated to celebrating the brave men and women who have served our nation. President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed the first Armistice Day on November 11, 1919. The day commemorates the armistice that suspended hostilities and effectively ended World War I (The Great War) at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month of 1918.
Immediately following the assembly, our National Honor Society will host a Luncheon for all attending Veterans and their families.
All Veterans and their families are sincerely invited to attend both the assembly and the luncheon. PHS Parents and community members are also welcome to join us for the assembly.
We look forward to sharing this important day of recognition with you.
Veterans Day originated as Armistice Day, a day dedicated to celebrating the brave men and women who have served our nation. President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed the first Armistice Day on November 11, 1919. The day commemorates the armistice that suspended hostilities and effectively ended World War I (The Great War) at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month of 1918.
Immediately following the assembly, our National Honor Society will host a Luncheon for all attending Veterans and their families.
All Veterans and their families are sincerely invited to attend both the assembly and the luncheon. PHS Parents and community members are also welcome to join us for the assembly.
We look forward to sharing this important day of recognition with you.
🔥 Purcell High Weekly Blast! 🔥
Get ready for an IMPORTANT week of Dragon Activities! So many events happening—don't miss out! 📣🏀🧠
⭐ Key Events This Week ⭐
STUCO Food Drive (All Week!): Help fight food shortages! Drop off non-perishable items directly at the High School Main Office! 🥫
Veterans Day Assembly & Luncheon: Join us Tuesday, 11/11 at 11:00 AM for our NHS-led tribute to our veterans!
District Virtual Day (staff report - students work remotely) Friday, 11/14
🗓️ Daily Snapshot 🗓️
Monday (11/10): VFFA Area AFR Speech Contest & School Board Meeting (@ Admin Bldg).
Tuesday: Girls Basketball Scrimmage @ Millwood. 🏀Veterans Day Assembly (11 AM)
Wednesday: FCCLA Meeting & Fall Signing Day for our amazing student-athletes!✍️
Thursday: Prom Committee Meeting. ✨
Friday: Boys Basketball Scrimmage @ Tuttle. 🎊
Saturday: Academic Team Regionals! 🤓
Go Dragons! Let's support our students and community! 💚
🎶 Purcell Band Hits the Road & Shines! 🐉
Huge shoutout to our dedicated Purcell Band members who participated today at SWOBDA and the 1st Round of All-State Tryouts in Elgin! 🎺🥁
With 43 total band members from 7th grade up auditioning, that's an amazing turnout and commitment! Thank you to our directors, David Hilger and Jacob Willing, for leading the charge! 👏
So proud of every single Dragon musician! Way to go! 🔥
Huge shoutout to our dedicated Purcell Band members who participated today at SWOBDA and the 1st Round of All-State Tryouts in Elgin! 🎺🥁
With 43 total band members from 7th grade up auditioning, that's an amazing turnout and commitment! Thank you to our directors, David Hilger and Jacob Willing, for leading the charge! 👏
So proud of every single Dragon musician! Way to go! 🔥
🌟 PHS Staff Spotlight: Celebrating Relationships! 🌟
This week, we're shining a light on a staff member nominated by a student for making a huge difference! Our goal is to showcase the impact of strong teacher-student relationships on learning and student success
This week's featured staff member is our dedicated Spanish teacher, Mayra Munoz! A proud Dragon Alum herself, Mayra has taught Spanish for 5 years, previously served as an EL teacher, and sponsors the Spanish Club.
A student nominated her for "always making sure ALL students were doing well in school as well as in life in general." That's what building connections looks like! ❤️
Thank you, Mayra, for prioritizing our students! Go Dragons! 🐉
This week, we're shining a light on a staff member nominated by a student for making a huge difference! Our goal is to showcase the impact of strong teacher-student relationships on learning and student success
This week's featured staff member is our dedicated Spanish teacher, Mayra Munoz! A proud Dragon Alum herself, Mayra has taught Spanish for 5 years, previously served as an EL teacher, and sponsors the Spanish Club.
A student nominated her for "always making sure ALL students were doing well in school as well as in life in general." That's what building connections looks like! ❤️
Thank you, Mayra, for prioritizing our students! Go Dragons! 🐉
🎉 PHS Show Choir Rocks! 🎤🎶
Huge thanks to the Purcell Rotary Club for hosting our talented PHS Show Choir at their meeting last week! We loved highlighting our program! Director Cindy Donaldson and our students put on a truly entertaining show! 🤩
They continue preparing for an exciting New Year's performance in Branson! Keep shining, Dragons! ✨
Huge thanks to the Purcell Rotary Club for hosting our talented PHS Show Choir at their meeting last week! We loved highlighting our program! Director Cindy Donaldson and our students put on a truly entertaining show! 🤩
They continue preparing for an exciting New Year's performance in Branson! Keep shining, Dragons! ✨
🐉 PHS Cheer: Shine Bright! ✨
HUGE congratulations to our incredible PHS Cheer Team on an absolutely OUTSTANDING performance this morning at the OSSAA Cheer Game Day Regionals at Crossings Christian High School! 🎉 You truly shined out there! 💖
We are super proud of your hard work and dedication! We'll share the official results once they are released tomorrow. Stay tuned! 🤞
A massive THANK YOU! 🙏
To our coaches for their tireless leadership and support! 🌟
To all the Dragon Parents and Supporters! Your energy in the stands was tremendous. Thank you for bringing the noise! 📣
Go Dragons!
HUGE congratulations to our incredible PHS Cheer Team on an absolutely OUTSTANDING performance this morning at the OSSAA Cheer Game Day Regionals at Crossings Christian High School! 🎉 You truly shined out there! 💖
We are super proud of your hard work and dedication! We'll share the official results once they are released tomorrow. Stay tuned! 🤞
A massive THANK YOU! 🙏
To our coaches for their tireless leadership and support! 🌟
To all the Dragon Parents and Supporters! Your energy in the stands was tremendous. Thank you for bringing the noise! 📣
Go Dragons!
Go, PHS Cheer! 📣🏆
It's Game Day tomorrow for Cheer! Catch our amazing cheerleaders at the OSSAA GameDay Regionals tomorrow at Crossing Christian High School! They hit the mat at 9:55 AM! 🤸♀️✨
These athletes pour their hearts into everything—supporting our teams, leading pep rallies, serving the community, and even showing up for the JH squad! Their hard work is impressive. 💪💖
Now it's OUR TURN to show the love! Come cheer them on! 🎉 Go PHS! 📢
It's Game Day tomorrow for Cheer! Catch our amazing cheerleaders at the OSSAA GameDay Regionals tomorrow at Crossing Christian High School! They hit the mat at 9:55 AM! 🤸♀️✨
These athletes pour their hearts into everything—supporting our teams, leading pep rallies, serving the community, and even showing up for the JH squad! Their hard work is impressive. 💪💖
Now it's OUR TURN to show the love! Come cheer them on! 🎉 Go PHS! 📢
It's GAME DAY! 🏈 Let's go!
Our team is on the road to Pauls Valley tonight, and we need our fans to bring the energy! It's time for one last epic night of cheering, touchdowns, and Friday Night Lights magic.
📍 Where: Pauls Valley Football Field, Wacker Park ⏰ Kickoff: 7:00 PM
Show up, get loud, and let's finish this season strong! 💪
Go Dragons!
Our team is on the road to Pauls Valley tonight, and we need our fans to bring the energy! It's time for one last epic night of cheering, touchdowns, and Friday Night Lights magic.
📍 Where: Pauls Valley Football Field, Wacker Park ⏰ Kickoff: 7:00 PM
Show up, get loud, and let's finish this season strong! 💪
Go Dragons!
🎉 PHS ACADEMIC TEAM TAKES 🥈 RUNNERS-UP SPOT! 🎉
Huge congratulations to our Purcell High School Academic Team and Coach Jasmine Quinonez for finishing 2nd Place in today's highly competitive 10 team Conference Tournament in Washington! 🧠
This finish is a testament to the hard work and dedication our students and coach put in all year. We are so proud of your commitment to learning! 👏
Next up: OSSAA Regionals on November 15th! The team will compete for a spot in the State Tournament! Details on times and location coming soon!
Go Dragons! 🐉📚💡 #AcademicExcellence #PHSDragons #StudentSuccess #RoadToState
Huge congratulations to our Purcell High School Academic Team and Coach Jasmine Quinonez for finishing 2nd Place in today's highly competitive 10 team Conference Tournament in Washington! 🧠
This finish is a testament to the hard work and dedication our students and coach put in all year. We are so proud of your commitment to learning! 👏
Next up: OSSAA Regionals on November 15th! The team will compete for a spot in the State Tournament! Details on times and location coming soon!
Go Dragons! 🐉📚💡 #AcademicExcellence #PHSDragons #StudentSuccess #RoadToState
🌿 Big shout-out to our PHS Botany class and instructor Mr. Ray Samford for the ongoing campus beautification project! Our students are not just sprucing up our landscape 🌸, they're cultivating lifelong skills!
Through hands-on learning, they're discovering the joys of gardening, appreciating nature, and developing a hobby they can embrace for years to come. 🌱 Huge thanks to private donations for making this green transformation possible! Your generosity grew this project! 💚 #PHSBotany #GreenThumbsUp #CommunityLove #OutdoorLearning #LifeSkills
🎉 HUGE CONGRATS to PHS Senior Paisley Nichols! 🎉
Paisley was named an Academic Team Top Scorer in the conference at today's tournament in Washington! She finished 5th overall in the conference this year. Way to go, Paisley! 🧠✨
We're also proud that the PHS Academic Team won their first 3 games and is currently playing for a Top 3 finish in the conference! Good luck, Dragons! We'll update you with the final results soon.
(Pictured: Paisley Nichols with PHS Freshman English Teacher and Academic Team Coach, Jasmine Quinonez.)
#PHS #AcademicTeam #GoDragons #TopScorer
Paisley was named an Academic Team Top Scorer in the conference at today's tournament in Washington! She finished 5th overall in the conference this year. Way to go, Paisley! 🧠✨
We're also proud that the PHS Academic Team won their first 3 games and is currently playing for a Top 3 finish in the conference! Good luck, Dragons! We'll update you with the final results soon.
(Pictured: Paisley Nichols with PHS Freshman English Teacher and Academic Team Coach, Jasmine Quinonez.)
#PHS #AcademicTeam #GoDragons #TopScorer
🐉 Purcell Dragons Softball Celebrates Major Honors! 🥎
A huge shoutout and congratulations to two of our outstanding student-athletes for earning well-deserved recognition!
All-Region Team Honors
Both Mackenzie McKay and Kaylin Vazquez have been named to the prestigious All-Region Team for Fast Pitch Softball! This honor recognizes their exceptional skill, dedication, and contributions throughout their careers, placing them among the top players in the region.
All-State Team Nomination
Further celebrating her incredible season, Kaylin Vazquez also received the highly distinguished nomination as an Oklahoma Fast Pitch Coaches Association (OFPCA) All State Team Member!
This nomination is one of the highest individual honors in Oklahoma high school softball and recognizes the state's elite players. Kaylin's performance while at Purcell has truly elevated her to the All-State level.
We are incredibly proud of Mackenzie and Kaylin for representing Purcell High School with such excellence!
A huge shoutout and congratulations to two of our outstanding student-athletes for earning well-deserved recognition!
All-Region Team Honors
Both Mackenzie McKay and Kaylin Vazquez have been named to the prestigious All-Region Team for Fast Pitch Softball! This honor recognizes their exceptional skill, dedication, and contributions throughout their careers, placing them among the top players in the region.
All-State Team Nomination
Further celebrating her incredible season, Kaylin Vazquez also received the highly distinguished nomination as an Oklahoma Fast Pitch Coaches Association (OFPCA) All State Team Member!
This nomination is one of the highest individual honors in Oklahoma high school softball and recognizes the state's elite players. Kaylin's performance while at Purcell has truly elevated her to the All-State level.
We are incredibly proud of Mackenzie and Kaylin for representing Purcell High School with such excellence!
🏆 November Student of the Month Spotlight! 🏆
Let's hear it for Kaden Pliler, Purcell High School's November 2025 Faculty-Selected Student of the Month! 🌟 He is the son of Angela Pliler and Kevin Pliler and grandson of Rachel Bell.
Kaden is crushing it both in and out of the classroom!
🏈 Involvement: He’s a two-way starter in Football, serves as FFA Vice-President, active in STUCO, and a member of National Honor Society.
🥇 Achievements: A 3-year Letter P recipient and on the Superintendent's Honor Roll!
🌎 State Leadership: Kaden represents PHS on a massive scale, serving on the American Farmers and Ranchers Youth Advisory Council AND the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry Youth Council!
🍎 Favorite Class: He loves learning in Ag with Ms. Keen!
➡️ Future Goals: Kaden plans to head to OSU for an Agribusiness/Ag Education degree, aiming to become an Ag teacher—or become s a famous Country Musician! (Don't forget us when you become famous Kaden! 😉)
Congratulations on this well-deserved honor, Kaden! We are incredibly proud of your drive and leadership! 🎉
#PHS #StudentOfTheMonth #FFA #NHS #GoOSU #DragonPride #FutureAgTeacher
Let's hear it for Kaden Pliler, Purcell High School's November 2025 Faculty-Selected Student of the Month! 🌟 He is the son of Angela Pliler and Kevin Pliler and grandson of Rachel Bell.
Kaden is crushing it both in and out of the classroom!
🏈 Involvement: He’s a two-way starter in Football, serves as FFA Vice-President, active in STUCO, and a member of National Honor Society.
🥇 Achievements: A 3-year Letter P recipient and on the Superintendent's Honor Roll!
🌎 State Leadership: Kaden represents PHS on a massive scale, serving on the American Farmers and Ranchers Youth Advisory Council AND the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry Youth Council!
🍎 Favorite Class: He loves learning in Ag with Ms. Keen!
➡️ Future Goals: Kaden plans to head to OSU for an Agribusiness/Ag Education degree, aiming to become an Ag teacher—or become s a famous Country Musician! (Don't forget us when you become famous Kaden! 😉)
Congratulations on this well-deserved honor, Kaden! We are incredibly proud of your drive and leadership! 🎉
#PHS #StudentOfTheMonth #FFA #NHS #GoOSU #DragonPride #FutureAgTeacher
🚀 Freshmen Take Charge at UCOLA! 🚀
Huge shout-out to seven of our Dragon freshmen who spent the day leveling up their skills at the UCOLA Leadership Academy at the University of Central Oklahoma! 🎓
Bryce Walkup, Matthew Swanner, Kheanna Martin, Ava Midkiff, Kaleah Wren, Kinley Walker, and Mylan Fleming dove into hands-on activities focusing on:
🗣️ Communication
🤝 Teamwork
✨ Inclusiveness
🧍 Personal Leadership
We are so proud of these students for stepping up and investing in their future! Thank you to our amazing STUCO and Leadership Sponsor, Amy Menhusen, for leading and supporting the growth of our student leadership programs at Purcell High School! 🙌
Go PHS Leaders!
#PHSFreshmen #UCOLA #StudentLeadership #DragonPride #FutureLeaders
Huge shout-out to seven of our Dragon freshmen who spent the day leveling up their skills at the UCOLA Leadership Academy at the University of Central Oklahoma! 🎓
Bryce Walkup, Matthew Swanner, Kheanna Martin, Ava Midkiff, Kaleah Wren, Kinley Walker, and Mylan Fleming dove into hands-on activities focusing on:
🗣️ Communication
🤝 Teamwork
✨ Inclusiveness
🧍 Personal Leadership
We are so proud of these students for stepping up and investing in their future! Thank you to our amazing STUCO and Leadership Sponsor, Amy Menhusen, for leading and supporting the growth of our student leadership programs at Purcell High School! 🙌
Go PHS Leaders!
#PHSFreshmen #UCOLA #StudentLeadership #DragonPride #FutureLeaders
🔥 Lady Dragons Scrimmage Report! 🔥
The PHS Lady Dragons played well yesterday in a 3 team scrimmage against both Mount Saint Mary and Westmoore Varsity squads! Our girls competed hard and showed they're getting ready for the season! 🐉🏀
Mark your calendars! Basketball season tips off for both Varsity teams on December 2nd on the road at Marlow! 🗓️
Get ready for more action this week:
Boys Scrimmage: TOMORROW (Wed) at 4:30 PM at home vs. Chandler! 🏡
Girls Scrimmage: Next Tuesday, 11/11, at 4:00 PM at Millwood!
GO PHS BASKETBALL! Let's pack the stands this year! 📣
#PHSBasketball #LadyDragons #ScrimmageSeason #GoPHS #DragonPride
The PHS Lady Dragons played well yesterday in a 3 team scrimmage against both Mount Saint Mary and Westmoore Varsity squads! Our girls competed hard and showed they're getting ready for the season! 🐉🏀
Mark your calendars! Basketball season tips off for both Varsity teams on December 2nd on the road at Marlow! 🗓️
Get ready for more action this week:
Boys Scrimmage: TOMORROW (Wed) at 4:30 PM at home vs. Chandler! 🏡
Girls Scrimmage: Next Tuesday, 11/11, at 4:00 PM at Millwood!
GO PHS BASKETBALL! Let's pack the stands this year! 📣
#PHSBasketball #LadyDragons #ScrimmageSeason #GoPHS #DragonPride
🌟 November 2025 Student of the Month! 🌟
Purcell High School is thrilled to recognize senior McKinly Miller as our November 2025 Student of the Month, selected by the PHS Faculty! McKinly is the daughter of Erin Miller and Chris Miller.
This outstanding senior embodies leadership and dedication:
🎺 Leadership: She shines as the Drum Major for the Dragon Pride Marching Band and serves as President of the Band Leadership team!
📚 Academics: McKinly excels in rigorous courses like Honors English and her favorite class is AP Biology with Emma Patton.
🤝 Activities: She has served as an FCCLA Officer and is active in Spanish Club.
🎓 Future Goals: McKinly plans to attend the University of Oklahoma (OU) to major in Early Childhood Education—we love that path!
Way to go, McKinly! Your accomplishments and leadership inspire us all. We are so proud of you! ❤️🐉
#PHS #StudentOfTheMonth #DragonPride #Leadership #ClassOf2026 #FutureTeacher
Purcell High School is thrilled to recognize senior McKinly Miller as our November 2025 Student of the Month, selected by the PHS Faculty! McKinly is the daughter of Erin Miller and Chris Miller.
This outstanding senior embodies leadership and dedication:
🎺 Leadership: She shines as the Drum Major for the Dragon Pride Marching Band and serves as President of the Band Leadership team!
📚 Academics: McKinly excels in rigorous courses like Honors English and her favorite class is AP Biology with Emma Patton.
🤝 Activities: She has served as an FCCLA Officer and is active in Spanish Club.
🎓 Future Goals: McKinly plans to attend the University of Oklahoma (OU) to major in Early Childhood Education—we love that path!
Way to go, McKinly! Your accomplishments and leadership inspire us all. We are so proud of you! ❤️🐉
#PHS #StudentOfTheMonth #DragonPride #Leadership #ClassOf2026 #FutureTeacher
At Purcell High School, our commitment to democracy starts at the flagpole. We recognize Senior Office Aides Jasmin Olguin, Veronica Rojas-Salas, Brookelynn Walters, and Bryar Kelley for mastering and executing the daily flag ceremony according to the U.S. Flag Code, guidance taught annually to our aides by front desk and attendance secretary Candy Tuck.
This daily ritual connects us to a vital historical practice that dates back to the 1800's and established public schools as a foundation of our Republic. Thank you for your service as we move toward honoring our nation's heroes at our Veterans Day Assembly next Tuesday!
#DemocracyInAction
This daily ritual connects us to a vital historical practice that dates back to the 1800's and established public schools as a foundation of our Republic. Thank you for your service as we move toward honoring our nation's heroes at our Veterans Day Assembly next Tuesday!
#DemocracyInAction
PHS, it's time to show up for one of our own! Go vote for this outstanding young man, Parker Reed, for the Oklahoman's Student of the Week! 🏆
He's currently in the lead, but the clock is ticking! ⏰ Voting ends Thursday at noon!
Click the link to vote and help P-Money bring home the win! 🚀
https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2025/11/03/the-oklahoman-student-of-the-week-vote-poll-nov-33/86988398007/
He's currently in the lead, but the clock is ticking! ⏰ Voting ends Thursday at noon!
Click the link to vote and help P-Money bring home the win! 🚀
https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2025/11/03/the-oklahoman-student-of-the-week-vote-poll-nov-33/86988398007/
