OMTC Student Registration Open
Student registration is still open for the 2023-2024 session of the Oklahoma Math Tutoring Corps (OMTC), a high-dosage mathematics tutoring program through the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) for students in grades 7-9. There is no cost to participate.
The fall session runs Sept. 17 through Nov. 18, and the spring 2024 session will be Jan. 21 through April 20. Families and students can enroll for the upcoming session through this link. The OSDE will provide any needed technology or internet access, and tutoring schedules will occur during students’ free time outside of the school day. Print this flyer to share with families.
Registration should be filled out by the student's family and not by the school or through classes as tutoring occurs outside of the school day.
Since the spring of 2022, the OMTC has tutored nearly 1600 participating students. Surveys from participating students and their families revealed:
90% of participants increased their understanding of mathematics.
84% of families said participating students were more confident about math.
84% of students indicated they would be more likely to persevere after making a mistake.
Participation in the Oklahoma Math Tutoring Corps assisted 7th, 8th, and 9th grade students' acceleration, growth, and recovery from pandemic-related learning loss. 78% of students who participated in the program had 2023 assessment scores within the same performance level as in 2022 or improved a performance level. (Remaining at the same performance level is considered growth as the state's academic standards increase in complexity each grade level). When looking at individual grade levels, 7th graders who participated had 80% and 8th grade had 73% score within the same performance level or improve a performance level between 2022 and 2023 assessment scores. Note: 9th grade students do not take state assessments; therefore, there is no OSTP data to measure their growth.
Additional information is available on the OSDE’s Math Tutoring Corps webpage.
Due to the extreme heat, we have made some changes to the athletic schedules this week. Please see the attached picture for the updated times and information regarding sports this week.
PHS 2023 Homecoming Court
Homecoming is Sept. 15 vs. Lexington
Dragon Alums Making News! Cooper Lynn (Class of '02) was recently awarded the American FFA Degree. The American FFA Degree is the highest degree that can be earned in the FFA program. Cooper will receive his degree at the 96th National FFA Convention this November. #phsdragons
First PHS Parent Newsletter of the Year: upcoming map testing, ffa and band booster club meetings, back-to-school pics, esports and new marquee, fall athletics including pep rally this week! #phsdragons
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Congratulations 2023-24 Purcell High School Student Council Officers. It is an honor and privilege to serve your school and classmates. We appreciate your leadership. Thank you to our STUCO Sponsors Krysta Matthews and Emma Rolin. #phsdragons
After a few delays due to the heat, day 2 of the HOOT is complete. Temperatures tomorrow are even higher so we have decided to move up game times and play at both locations. The top 6 teams will be playing at Purcell, bottom 6 playing at Washington. Both locations starting at 9:00am. Grab some coffee and head to the ballpark! #HOOT
Due to heat we are currently ONE game behind. The 3:30 games at both locations are about to be underway!
Starting something new this year with our social media. We want to recognize recent Dragon alums who are achieving success in their post high school lives. Class of '22 alum Creed Smith was recently named to the NJCAA Academic All-American Team. Great job Creed! #phsdragons
Day 2 of HOOT!
Schedule for today at both Purcell and Washington!
Thank you to Sheehy Signs for designing the HOOT logo for softball, basketball, and baseball.
Thank you to Jason Bridwell Insurance Agency for sponsoring our 1st Annual Heart of Oklahoma Tournament!
4 years ago our Choir Program was a victim of Covid. We were fortunate to hire Cindy Donaldson last year. She has not only rescued the program but has it thriving. She has transformed the choir room and energized the program. Fine arts are critical to the high school experience.
One week to order football homecoming shirts! Homecoming is early this year: 9/15. Orders due 8/23. Order online or email matthewsk@purcellps.org
Tomorrow starts the 1st Annual Fastpitch Heart of Oklahoma tournament! There should be a lot of good softball the next three days. Come out and cheer on your Lady Dragons!
Grand opening of our PHS Esports lab! A special thanks to the Purcell Public Schools Foundation and Jeff & Char Page for their contributions in making this a reality for kids. Thanks to Amanda Jones Centeno (class of '02) and Gucci Wraps for donating wall wrap! #phsdragons
Thank you District Designs and Char Page for surprising our staff with sonic drinks and other goodies this morning. Nothing makes a required staff meeting more tolerable than sonic drinks for everyone! Thanks Char for thinking of our staff. #phsdragons
Your Lady Dragons are 5-0 on the season and 3-0 in District play, after tonight's 13-2 WIN against the Byng Lady Pirates. Great job, players and coaches!
I had my first opportunity to watch our PHS softball team yesterday. Home-runs, perfect game, run-rule win, 4-0 start,and a great team effort! Well done athletes, managers, and Coach Sarah Jones and Coach Roger Raper. You need to get out and watch this group!
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We are thrilled to have our brand new marquee! It's beautiful and just in time to celebrate a great year ahead for our Dragons. Thank you First United Bank for your wonderful contribution to our school. Community support drives public education. #oklaed
photo cred: David Hilger
The Red/White scrimmage has been postponed to Monday the 14th. Auction starts at 630 and scrimmage starts at 7.
Due to lightning in the area, the red white scrimmage is currently delayed. More information will be sent out as soon as possible.