📢 Purcell High School Dragons Activity Schedule - This Week's Highlights!
It's a big week for the Dragons! Get involved and come cheer us on!
🔥 KEY HIGHLIGHTS 🔥
🏀 HOME OPENER! Varsity Basketball vs. Washington Tues Night!
🎭 Music Theater presents Matilda Fri & Sat!
🧣 STUCO Warmth Drive continues all week! Help us make a difference!
Mon: Youth Coalition, 9th Grade B-Ball vs. Chickasha, School Board Meeting.
Wed: FCCLA Meeting.
Thurs: Prom Comm. Meeting, FFA, Band, & Cheer @ Parade of Lights 💡.
Fri: FCCLA @ Lights from the Heart, Matilda Performance!
Sat: FFA @ 360 Lead, Matilda Performance!
Check the Purcell Public Schools website (Athletics tab) for all detailed schedules!
Go Dragons! 🤍
It's a big week for the Dragons! Get involved and come cheer us on!
🔥 KEY HIGHLIGHTS 🔥
🏀 HOME OPENER! Varsity Basketball vs. Washington Tues Night!
🎭 Music Theater presents Matilda Fri & Sat!
🧣 STUCO Warmth Drive continues all week! Help us make a difference!
Mon: Youth Coalition, 9th Grade B-Ball vs. Chickasha, School Board Meeting.
Wed: FCCLA Meeting.
Thurs: Prom Comm. Meeting, FFA, Band, & Cheer @ Parade of Lights 💡.
Fri: FCCLA @ Lights from the Heart, Matilda Performance!
Sat: FFA @ 360 Lead, Matilda Performance!
Check the Purcell Public Schools website (Athletics tab) for all detailed schedules!
Go Dragons! 🤍
Purcell High School Parent Newsletter is Here
Be sure to check for this week's essential updates:
School Performance News: Oklahoma School Report Card details 📊
Staff & Students: Staff Spotlights and Students of the Month 🌟
End of Semester: Semester Test Schedule & Exemption Policy info 📝
Safety Recap: Winter weather reminders ❄️
Plus: Tons of news and pics from classrooms, clubs, and Dragon Sports! 📸
https://app.smore.com/n/hunxz
Have a great week! Go Dragons!
Be sure to check for this week's essential updates:
School Performance News: Oklahoma School Report Card details 📊
Staff & Students: Staff Spotlights and Students of the Month 🌟
End of Semester: Semester Test Schedule & Exemption Policy info 📝
Safety Recap: Winter weather reminders ❄️
Plus: Tons of news and pics from classrooms, clubs, and Dragon Sports! 📸
https://app.smore.com/n/hunxz
Have a great week! Go Dragons!
PHS Life Skills in Action! 💰
Our Transitions and Math of Finance Essentials students recently wrapped up an amazing lesson in budgeting and life skills as part of their Community Experience series. 🎉
They learned real-world skills, culminating in a visit from local culinary school owner, Chef Elizabeth Bird! 👩🍳
The students were totally engaged and hands-on, preparing a delicious Potato and Ham Soup (getting skills with chopping the ingredients!). They finished the lesson on a sweet note with a decadent Chocolate Lava Cake and a Q&A session. 😋
Thanks to Chef Elizabeth for a fantastic and engaging experience! Future chefs and financial planners in the making! 📈
Our Transitions and Math of Finance Essentials students recently wrapped up an amazing lesson in budgeting and life skills as part of their Community Experience series. 🎉
They learned real-world skills, culminating in a visit from local culinary school owner, Chef Elizabeth Bird! 👩🍳
The students were totally engaged and hands-on, preparing a delicious Potato and Ham Soup (getting skills with chopping the ingredients!). They finished the lesson on a sweet note with a decadent Chocolate Lava Cake and a Q&A session. 😋
Thanks to Chef Elizabeth for a fantastic and engaging experience! Future chefs and financial planners in the making! 📈
🎉 PHS Warmth Drive is THIS WEEK! 🧤🧣
Hey Dragons! Let's make sure our younger Dragons Clothes Closets stay stocked this winter! Donate items all this week! 🎁
🔥 Items Needed for Our Younger Dragons:
Adult Fuzzy Socks
Small Gloves and Hats
Youth Small Underwear
Kids Pants & Leggings
🗓️ Dress-Up Days!
Show your spirit while giving back!
TOMORROW (Monday): Christmas Pajamas! 😴🎄
Thank you to STUCO and sponsor Amy Menhusen for your incredible leadership! Let's show up and spread the warmth, PHS! ❤️
Hey Dragons! Let's make sure our younger Dragons Clothes Closets stay stocked this winter! Donate items all this week! 🎁
🔥 Items Needed for Our Younger Dragons:
Adult Fuzzy Socks
Small Gloves and Hats
Youth Small Underwear
Kids Pants & Leggings
🗓️ Dress-Up Days!
Show your spirit while giving back!
TOMORROW (Monday): Christmas Pajamas! 😴🎄
Thank you to STUCO and sponsor Amy Menhusen for your incredible leadership! Let's show up and spread the warmth, PHS! ❤️
Huge congrats to our three PHS Band students who auditioned at the 2nd round of All-State yesterday! 🎶
Juniors: Asa Bryne (percussion) and Kenna Lee (contrabass clarinet)
Sophomore: Emma Schlotthauer (clarinet/bass clarinet)
Making the 2nd round is a huge honor, and we are so proud of the extra work they put in!
A massive thank you to our incredible band directors, David Hilger and Jacob Willing, for their tireless dedication and countless hours spent serving our students this fall. We appreciate you both! 🐉
#dragonpride #musiceducation #allstateband
Juniors: Asa Bryne (percussion) and Kenna Lee (contrabass clarinet)
Sophomore: Emma Schlotthauer (clarinet/bass clarinet)
Making the 2nd round is a huge honor, and we are so proud of the extra work they put in!
A massive thank you to our incredible band directors, David Hilger and Jacob Willing, for their tireless dedication and countless hours spent serving our students this fall. We appreciate you both! 🐉
#dragonpride #musiceducation #allstateband
🎉 MADILL TOURNAMENT WRAP-UP!
Huge shoutout to everyone for the hard work this week! Road tournaments are demanding—from travel to keeping up with school, teaching classes for many coaches, and 3 games in 3 days.
Thank you to our amazing coaches and student managers! Your efforts don't go unnoticed. 👏
A special shout-out to our PHS Cheer Team and coaches Hailee Smith & Kassi Buchanan! You were one of the only teams cheering this week including championship Saturday, and you did an outstanding job! 📣
And finally, thank you to all the parents and fans for your loyal support!
Great job, Dragons! Time to rest up!
Huge shoutout to everyone for the hard work this week! Road tournaments are demanding—from travel to keeping up with school, teaching classes for many coaches, and 3 games in 3 days.
Thank you to our amazing coaches and student managers! Your efforts don't go unnoticed. 👏
A special shout-out to our PHS Cheer Team and coaches Hailee Smith & Kassi Buchanan! You were one of the only teams cheering this week including championship Saturday, and you did an outstanding job! 📣
And finally, thank you to all the parents and fans for your loyal support!
Great job, Dragons! Time to rest up!
HUGE shout out to the Purcell Dragons Boys Basketball team and coaches Matt Lohn, Lee Reimer, and Jason Tompkins! 👏
They finished as Runner-Up 🥈 in the Madill Tournament Championship this weekend after an absolutely hard-fought battle against the Class A #2 Caddo Bruins.
Final Score: Caddo Bruins 42, Purcell Dragons 35.
What a weekend of basketball! Great job to all the players, coaches, and managers. You showed incredible hustle. It's going to be a fun season!
#PurcellDragons #DragonPride #MadillTournament #OKPreps #HardFought #Basketball
They finished as Runner-Up 🥈 in the Madill Tournament Championship this weekend after an absolutely hard-fought battle against the Class A #2 Caddo Bruins.
Final Score: Caddo Bruins 42, Purcell Dragons 35.
What a weekend of basketball! Great job to all the players, coaches, and managers. You showed incredible hustle. It's going to be a fun season!
#PurcellDragons #DragonPride #MadillTournament #OKPreps #HardFought #Basketball
🎤🏆 State Speech Success! PHS FFA Shines! 🐉
Huge congratulations to our Purcell FFA students for their outstanding results at the State AFR Speech Contest! Their hard work and dedication paid off! 🎉
A special shout-out to Senior Kaden Pliler for his exceptional performance, placing 3rd in the Senior Natural Resources Division! 🥉
We also had two incredible students finish as Top 10 Finalists in the state:
Carli Thomas (Senior) - Senior Agriscience Division
Grady Andrews (Sophomore) - Intermediate Agribusiness Division
These accomplishments don't come easy—they represent hours and hours of hard work, practice, and commitment!
Congratulations to all the students and to Purcell FFA sponsor Erica Keen!
Dragon Proud!
Huge congratulations to our Purcell FFA students for their outstanding results at the State AFR Speech Contest! Their hard work and dedication paid off! 🎉
A special shout-out to Senior Kaden Pliler for his exceptional performance, placing 3rd in the Senior Natural Resources Division! 🥉
We also had two incredible students finish as Top 10 Finalists in the state:
Carli Thomas (Senior) - Senior Agriscience Division
Grady Andrews (Sophomore) - Intermediate Agribusiness Division
These accomplishments don't come easy—they represent hours and hours of hard work, practice, and commitment!
Congratulations to all the students and to Purcell FFA sponsor Erica Keen!
Dragon Proud!
PHS Lady Dragons fall 37-32 to Durant in the 3rd Place game of the Madill Tournament. They battled back from a double-digit deficit to cut it to three late but the Lady Lions made their free throws to seal the game at the end. The Lady Dragons return to action this Tuesday night with their home opener vs. Washington at the Reimer Center.
A huge THANK YOU to the Purcell PTO and PHS parent Carinne Smith for delivering an amazing Italian "ThanksMas" luncheon for our staff yesterday! 🤩
We are so grateful for the hard work of our PTO and truly felt the appreciation. This kind of support from our parents and community is one of the things that makes Purcell a truly special place! ❤️ GO DRAGONS!
We are so grateful for the hard work of our PTO and truly felt the appreciation. This kind of support from our parents and community is one of the things that makes Purcell a truly special place! ❤️ GO DRAGONS!
🎉 PHS Staff Spotlight
This week, we're celebrating Emma Patton, AP Biology and Biology teacher, and a proud Dragon Alum! 👏 Students nominated Ms. Patton for making a huge impact and focusing on student relationships, noting:
"She's really nice and helps explain things to me."
"She answers all of the questions I have in class and makes learning fun and engaging..."
"...makes sure I understand with a smile on her face and nice chill teacher class is always fun."
Congratulations, Ms. Patton! We appreciate all you do for Purcell High School! 🍎🔬
#DragonPride #PHSStaffSpotlight #BiologyTeacher #MakingADifference
This week, we're celebrating Emma Patton, AP Biology and Biology teacher, and a proud Dragon Alum! 👏 Students nominated Ms. Patton for making a huge impact and focusing on student relationships, noting:
"She's really nice and helps explain things to me."
"She answers all of the questions I have in class and makes learning fun and engaging..."
"...makes sure I understand with a smile on her face and nice chill teacher class is always fun."
Congratulations, Ms. Patton! We appreciate all you do for Purcell High School! 🍎🔬
#DragonPride #PHSStaffSpotlight #BiologyTeacher #MakingADifference
Get ready for some holiday mischief with Purcell Schools Music Theater's presentation of MATILDA! 📚✨
Under the direction of Cindy Donaldson, join us for a fun-filled weekend!
Dates: Friday, Dec 12 & Saturday, Dec 13
Time: 7:00 PM both nights
Location: Old Junior High Auditorium
Tickets: Only $5! (Supports the growth of our theater program!)
Don't miss out on this spectacular show! See you there! 👋🎟️
Under the direction of Cindy Donaldson, join us for a fun-filled weekend!
Dates: Friday, Dec 12 & Saturday, Dec 13
Time: 7:00 PM both nights
Location: Old Junior High Auditorium
Tickets: Only $5! (Supports the growth of our theater program!)
Don't miss out on this spectacular show! See you there! 👋🎟️
DAY 2 UPDATE FROM THE MADILL TOURNAMENT! 🐉🏀
Varsity Girls
The Lady Dragons fall to Deer Creek, 51 to 29 in a hard fought game!
Varsity Boys
The Dragons take down host Madill, 52 to 33 in dominant fashion!
🏀 The Lady Dragons will play tomorrow at 4 PM in the third place game!
🔥 The Dragons will face Caddo tomorrow at 8:30 PM in the Championship!
Come out and support both teams as they play in the trophy round!
Varsity Girls
The Lady Dragons fall to Deer Creek, 51 to 29 in a hard fought game!
Varsity Boys
The Dragons take down host Madill, 52 to 33 in dominant fashion!
🏀 The Lady Dragons will play tomorrow at 4 PM in the third place game!
🔥 The Dragons will face Caddo tomorrow at 8:30 PM in the Championship!
Come out and support both teams as they play in the trophy round!
🎉 Congratulations to our December Student of the Month: Ryder Ward! 🥳
We are excited to announce that the Purcell High School faculty has selected senior Ryder Ward as the Student of the Month for December!
Ryder consistently represents our core values of Accountability, Integrity, and Respect. Thank you, Ryder, for your hard work and for representing your school with such class and honor!
🌟 Get to Know Ryder:
Parents: Steffany and Alan Ward.
Activities: 🏀 Basketball, 🏃 Track, and National Honor Society (NHS).
Academic Achievements:
Completed honors classes in Math, English, and Science.
Four-year member of the Superintendent's Honor Roll.
Letter P Recipient.
Favorite Class: Honors English 4 with Mrs. Amber Findley!
Future Plans: Ryder plans to attend college to obtain his EMT/Paramedic license and become a certified firefighter. 👨🚒
Help us celebrate Ryder's dedication and achievements! Way to go, Ryder! 💜💛 #PHSDragons #StudentOfTheMonth #FutureReady #ProudPrincipal
We are excited to announce that the Purcell High School faculty has selected senior Ryder Ward as the Student of the Month for December!
Ryder consistently represents our core values of Accountability, Integrity, and Respect. Thank you, Ryder, for your hard work and for representing your school with such class and honor!
🌟 Get to Know Ryder:
Parents: Steffany and Alan Ward.
Activities: 🏀 Basketball, 🏃 Track, and National Honor Society (NHS).
Academic Achievements:
Completed honors classes in Math, English, and Science.
Four-year member of the Superintendent's Honor Roll.
Letter P Recipient.
Favorite Class: Honors English 4 with Mrs. Amber Findley!
Future Plans: Ryder plans to attend college to obtain his EMT/Paramedic license and become a certified firefighter. 👨🚒
Help us celebrate Ryder's dedication and achievements! Way to go, Ryder! 💜💛 #PHSDragons #StudentOfTheMonth #FutureReady #ProudPrincipal
🎉 Congratulations to our December Student of the Month: Lili Del Toro! 🥳
We are incredibly proud to announce that the Purcell High School faculty has selected senior Lili Del Toro as the Student of the Month for December!
Lili truly embodies our core values of Accountability, Integrity, and Respect. She is an outstanding student-athlete and one of the kindest people you will ever meet!
🌟 Get to Know Lili:
Parents: Edgar Del Toro and Diana Del Toro.
Activities: 🏀 Basketball, 🏃♀️ Track, Student Council, Spanish Club, and National Honor Society (NHS).
Favorite Class: Calculus with Mr. Michael O'Neal!
Future Plans: Lili plans to attend college and complete her basic courses while exploring her future career path.
Help us celebrate Lili's amazing achievements and dedication! Way to go, Lili! 💜💛 #PHSDragons #StudentOfTheMonth #FutureReady #ProudPrincipal
We are incredibly proud to announce that the Purcell High School faculty has selected senior Lili Del Toro as the Student of the Month for December!
Lili truly embodies our core values of Accountability, Integrity, and Respect. She is an outstanding student-athlete and one of the kindest people you will ever meet!
🌟 Get to Know Lili:
Parents: Edgar Del Toro and Diana Del Toro.
Activities: 🏀 Basketball, 🏃♀️ Track, Student Council, Spanish Club, and National Honor Society (NHS).
Favorite Class: Calculus with Mr. Michael O'Neal!
Future Plans: Lili plans to attend college and complete her basic courses while exploring her future career path.
Help us celebrate Lili's amazing achievements and dedication! Way to go, Lili! 💜💛 #PHSDragons #StudentOfTheMonth #FutureReady #ProudPrincipal
🎉 DRAGONS DOMINATE DAY ONE! 🐉🏀
What a fantastic start for Purcell Dragons Basketball at the Madill Winter Tournament! Our Varsity teams kicked off the tournament with two huge victories!
Varsity Girls
The Lady Dragons started their tournament run strong, defeating Era, TX, with a commanding score of 49-22!
Varsity Boys
The Dragons followed suit, fighting hard and taking down the Durant Lions with a decisive win, 53-40!
SEMIFINALS ACTION TONIGHT! 🏆
Both teams are riding that winning momentum into the semifinals today!
🏀 Lady Dragons take on Deer Creek this afternoon at 4:00 PM!
🔥 Dragons face the host Madill Wildcats tonight at 8:30 PM!
Come out and support both teams as they battle for a spot in the Championship round! Go Dragons!
🚨 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
