Great job Purcell FFA. They placed both individuals and team at the Western Collection LIvestock Judging. This included two 1st Place showings! Our FFA students and sponsor Erica Keen continue to do great things. We are also grateful to our parents and supporters! #phsdragons
Congratulations Kassi Buchanan: PHS Staff of the Month. Kassi is the High School Registrar. Please read a tribute from her colleagues who nominated her:
Kassi came back to PHS this year and it has been so glad to have her back! She does her job efficiently and always with a smile. No matter the problem or task I have, there is no hesitation to helping me or anyone else that comes across her path. Thank you Kassi for returning to us!!
Kassi knows what to do and works really hard to keep things running smoothly and is such a valuable resource for all teachers as well as office personnel.
Congratulations Dragon Football! They defeated Community Christian 37-10 last night. the Dragons move to 6-1 and 4-0 in district. They will face undefeated Washington next Thursday at Conger Field! I can't say enough about this team. Tough, disciplined, plays hard and plays together. Great job players and great job to Coach Aaron Dillard and his staff.
Coach Sarah Jones shared this picture with me early this morning of our student section during our softball team's huge state quarterfinal win. She expressed her appreciation of all of our students, fans, parents, and community supporters. We are all cheering the softball team today as they play for a berth in the State Championship game. Go Lady Dragons!!!!!
We will provide a spirit bus tomorrow for students wishing to attend Softball State Semifinal. Students and parents (if under 18) must submit form linked below to ride the bus. Students who ride bus are still responsible for virtual assignments tomorrow (tomorrow is a virtual day). Contact Jason Sanders, Principal, if you have questions: sandersj@purcellps.org. 20 Students Minimum must sign up!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKHNCpWkUgcP9IgdV94L9iN6LASpuiYOVD2Pv-A0tF4pIHrA/viewform?usp=pp_url
Good luck PHS Softball @ State! Such a fun morning celebrating our softball girls. Special thanks to Purcell PD, Fire Department, and EMS for the escort. Thanks as well to PHS Leadership and Amy Stone, PHS Cheer, and Band for giving our team the send off they deserve! #phsdragons
PHS Cross-Country competed against 11 of the top 25 3A & 4A teams in the state. PHS Boys finished 7th and continue a very strong season. Alyssa Macarthur was the lone PHS girl to compete. Great job Alyssa. Next up is Regionals! Great job Coach Samford & Coach Beal. #phsdragons
Service is one of our core values @ PHS. Purcell FCCLA sponsor Stefanie Renfro does a tremendous job of embedding this value into her lessons and activities. Please read below:
Each year, PHS FCCLA members focus on ways that they can serve others in their community. This year, members have chosen to focus on the residents of Purcell’s nursing homes and care centers.
Today, FCCLA members volunteered at Purcell Care Center. The students planned, prepared, and organized a craft project to do with the residents with the hopes to provide fun, entertainment, and social interaction for the residents. The activity was a success for both the residents and the students.
Our PHS Chapter attended the Oklahoma TSA (Technology Student Association) Lead Conference today in Guthrie. The purpose of TSA is to promote STEM and Leadership through competitions. I'm very pleased with the growth of our high school TSA program and credit our student leaders and sponsors April Trumbo & Paul Wollenberg. Sophomore McKenna Martin is a STATE OFFICER (state reporter) which is a pretty big deal! Way to go McKenna and all TSA students.
The aerospace industry is the fastest growing industry in Oklahoma. This industry offers exciting and high-paying jobs. Career Techs & High Schools are partnering to provide our students a pathway from high school/career tech to work. We are excited to be a part of this progress. Our Aviation 1 students, under the guidance of veteran PHS teacher Jack McNeely, launched their hot air balloons this week as they learn the basics of flight! #phsdragons
We are so proud of our softball players, coaches, and managers and wish them the best of luck this Thursday at State. A special thanks to Kim Praytor with Glitzy Grams Yard Cards for the awesome sign in front of our school! #phsdragons
Thank you to Leigh Ann McGregor for organizing our send-off to State for our deserving Band students today. Thanks as well to Cheer, April Trumbo for the linked video, and Amy Stone & her leadership class!
https://www.canva.com/design/DAFw3uB_y_0/87oXaloKiBbXL3YEA2C6bg/watch
PHS Counselor's Corner is published in every Parent Newsletter. It's a great resource that's updated regularly by Melissa Feroli, PHS counselor. One-stop shop for FAFSA, Oklahoma Promise, Scholarships, ACT info, Graduation Requirements and much more!
https://www.smore.com/851md
Academic Team competed at OSSAA Academic Bowl Districts yesterday, and won both rounds against Washington and Lindsay. They are now District Champs and 14-2 as they head to the Conference Tournament on November 2nd and Regionals on November 11th. #phsdragons
SUPPORT PHS TENNIS! Hoodies, long sleeves, and tees. Grey or White options an name on the back optional. See Krysta Matthews: matthewsk@purcellps.org
#phsdragons
Please see information for students wishing to ride Spirit Bus to softball state on Thursday. Sign-ups begin Tues morning. PHS plays Poteau @ 1:30 @ Firelake in Shawnee. Student wishing to attend game MUST ride Spirit Bus to receive an activity absence for Thursday. GO DRAGONS!
Parent/Teacher Conferences tonight and Thursday. Doors open @ 4PM!
Great job Dragon Pride Marching Band. Placed 1st in their division Sat at the Mustang Festival and 12th overall. Also received awards for outstanding music, visual , and general effect. OSSAA Marching Contest Tues in Lawton & OBA State Marching this Sat in Claremore. #phsdragons
Our students, coaches, sponsors & programs are doing so many great things I can't keep up. But we will do our best. Here are key points:
Softball State bracket/times will be announced tomorrow
Band at OBA State Sat in Claremore (left off schedule)
Friday is a Virtual School Day (staff but not students report)
Go Dragons!
Thank you Purcell Animal Welfare for helping PHS Students Katlynn Tamez and Brookelynn Walters rescue a kitten trapped in one of our AC units Friday. The students found the kitten after hearing the crying outside the building. Our maintenance employee Toney Haley assisted the rescue by taking apart the unit. We love our animals at PHS! (the kitten did not wish to be photographed!)
