Purcell High School

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!

Follow the yellow brick road to the old Junior High Auditorium tonight and tomorrow! 🌈🎶 Our talented students in Music Theater are SO excited to present the timeless classic, The Wizard of Oz! ✨ 🌪️🦁🤖🧙‍♀️ See below for dates, times, and ticket information! Get ready to be swept away! #PHSMusicTheater #WizardOfOz #TalentedStudents #FollowTheYellowBrickRoad #ThereNoPlaceLikeHome #SupportTheArts #PurcellPride 🎭🎬🌟

🎉 Get Ready for Awards Week, Dragons! 🎉 Let's celebrate the incredible achievements of our Purcell High School students next week! We have a fantastic lineup to recognize their hard work and dedication: 🧠 Academic Awards Assembly: Celebrating scholastic excellence! (Check the graphics for date & time!) Heads up parents of students receiving an award: Keep an eye on your inbox! You'll receive an email notification from the principal before Monday. 🎓 Senior Awards Assembly: Honoring the accomplishments of our graduating seniors! (See graphics for date & time!) 🌟 National Honor Society Inductions: Welcoming our newest members who exemplify scholarship, service, leadership, and character! (Check the graphics for date & time!) 🏅 All-Sports Assembly: Recognizing the talent and dedication of our amazing Dragon athletes! (See graphics for date & time!) Make sure to check out the graphics for the specific dates and times for each event so you don't miss out on celebrating these amazing Dragons! Let's make it a week filled with pride! 🐉👏 #AwardsWeek #PurcellHighSchool #GoDragons #AcademicExcellence #SeniorPride #NHS #DragonAthletics

🎉 HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to the inaugural class of 2025 Honors Diploma Graduates! 🎉 Today, we celebrate a monumental achievement as these exceptional students become the FIRST at Purcell High School to earn this distinguished honor! This recognition marks their unwavering commitment to academic excellence throughout their high school journey. These outstanding graduates have not only maintained a GPA of 3.25 or higher with no grade lower than a C, but they have also successfully completed a minimum of FIVE rigorous Honors, AP, and/or concurrent enrollment classes, including four years of both math and science! 🤯 Their diplomas will proudly display a special designation, reflecting their completion of this advanced course of study. We are incredibly proud of your hard work, dedication, and pursuit of knowledge! Your achievements pave the way for future Dragons! 🎓👏 #HonorsDiploma #Classof2025 #AcademicExcellence #InauguralClass #ProudSchool #GoDragons #FutureLeaders

Huge shoutout to our awesome Class of 2028 for participating in Reality Check! 🎉 This incredible event gave our freshmen a real-world look at budgeting and the costs of everything from childcare to utilities – talk about eye-opening! 👀 We're so thankful for our continued partnership with First United Bank Purcell, the McClain County OSU Extension Office, and Wayne Public Schools for making this valuable learning experience possible! 🙌 A special thank you to our very own PHS Counselor, Melissa Feroli, for organizing this important opportunity for our students! Your dedication to their future success is amazing! 🌟 Get ready, Class of 2029! Next year, we're leveling up with curriculum in your freshmen leadership/life-skills course to help you understand the ins and outs of Credit Scores! 🏦 #RealityCheck #Classof2028 #RealWorldLearning #Budgeting #FinancialLiteracy #Partnerships #FirstUnitedBank #OSUExtension #WaynePublicSchools #PHSCounseling #FutureReady #GoDragons

It's School Lunch Hero Day, and we're sending a HUGE Dragon-sized thank you to our incredible lunch heroes at Purcell High School! 🍎🍕🥗 We're so grateful for our partnership with Keystone and the amazing team of Linda, Jane, Bobby, Arely, and Desiree! 🙌 They bring kindness and friendly smiles to work every single day, along with serving up delicious and nutritious meals that fuel our students' learning. They truly play such an important role in the education of our children! Let's show them some love today! If you see Linda, Jane, Bobby, Arely, or Desiree, take a moment to say THANK YOU! ❤️ #SchoolLunchHeroDay #PurcellHighSchool #KeystonePartnership #ThankYou #SchoolLunchHeroes #MakingADifference #GoDragons

WOW! 🤩 The 2025 Purcell High School Talent Show was absolutely AMAZING! We had OVER 21 incredible acts grace the stage! The talent level was seriously off the charts! 🤯 A HUGE round of applause to our phenomenal performers! 🙌 Let's give it up for the masterminds behind the magic: Vocal Music Director Cindy Donaldson and Band Director David Hilger - your hard work made our Fine Arts Department SHINE BRIGHT! ✨ Our entertaining MCs, Devan Martin and Gunnar Baker, you guys were fantastic! 😂🎤 And a big thank you to our esteemed panel of judges and scorekeepers: Ethan Scott, Ray Samford, Jenny Allen-Price, April Trumbo, and Sam Resendiz! Your expertise was much appreciated! 👏 A massive congratulations to our TOP TALENT! 🏆 🥇 1st Place: The one and only Kaden Pliler! 🥈 2nd Place: The fantastically funky "The Funky Monkeys"! 🥉 3rd Place: The incredibly talented Duc Giang! What an afternoon showcasing the amazing talent we have at Purcell High! We are SO proud of everyone who participated! 🎉 #PHSTalentShow #PurcellProud #TalentUnleashed #FineArts #GoDragons

📣 HUGE SHOUTOUT to our Purcell High School Student of the Month for May - Mili Antonio! 🎉 Mili was selected for this honor by her teachers and is now automatically eligible for the Faculty scholarship - way to go! Mili is the daughter of Ashley Cannon, Adam Cannon, and Moses Antonio. She's an active member of Cheer, Spanish Club, Youth Coalition, and NHS. Her dedication shines through as a 4X Letter P Recipient and a 4X Superintendent's Honor Roll member. Her favorite subject is English, and she has exciting plans to pursue a degree in Psychology at Missouri State University, where she will also be competing on their Acrobatics & Tumbling Squad! 🤩 Please join us in congratulating Mili on this well-deserved recognition! Leave a comment below to share your congratulations! 👇 #StudentOfTheMonth #PurcellHighSchool #Classof2025 #AcademicExcellence #GoDragons #FutureBear

**BASEBALL REGIONALS UPDATE** Blanchard was able to get their field ready for tomorrow's original scheduled regional tournament. The original schedule will be played at Blanchard TOMORROW 5/1. The Dragons will play at 1pm and 3:30. Sorry for any confusion.

🎉 2025 Top 10 Percent students! 🎉 We are so incredibly proud of your outstanding academic achievements. We're also thrilled to announce that each of you will have the special opportunity to speak at our upcoming graduation ceremony on May 16th. Their pictures will also run on our monitor in front of our main office for the next 3 years! Mili Antonio, Kaleb Bailey, Haven Buchanan, Amy Caralampio, Emanuel Escobedo, Kate Ginn, Aubry Howsley, Lesleigh Langan, Payton Lawson, Parker Page, Landon Ward, Tinley Winters, Hannah Whitaker Your hard work and dedication have truly paid off! 🎓👏 #Top10Percent #Classof2025 #AcademicExcellence #Graduation #ProudSchool