McClain County Health Dept will be at the High School on Monday, July, 24th from 10am - 2pm to administer shots for those needing immunizations. Parents must be present.
El Departamento de Salud del Condado de McClain estará en la escuela secundaria el lunes 24 de julio de 10 a. m. a 2 p. m. para administrar vacunas a quienes las necesiten. Los padres deben estar presentes.
You know the start of school is approaching when the Dragon Pride Marching Band is practicing on the high school parking lot! These kids work so hard. We would also like to extend a warm welcome to Jacob Willing, our new assistant director. He is pictured below with Mr. Hilger.
PHS tennis had a successful week at camp. Excited about this coming season in the spring and growing the program even more. Thanks to Coaches Gavin Nation, Krysta Matthews, and all the campers that showed up and worked hard this week.
First day of fall practices opened with Cross-Country. (I bet it didn't feel like fall). We wish new head coach Ray Samford and assistant Kelton Clary along with all the athletes a successful and positive year! Go Dragons
Click on Parent Newsletter for Back to School Info including upcoming events, enrollment confirmation, resources, handbook changes, academic guidance and so much more. One-stop shop for Parents! School starts 8/10, Freshman Orientation 7/24 @ 6 PM
https://www.smore.com/e95u2
The high school is currently seeking a severe and profound special education teacher. If interested please contact Jason Sanders or Shelly McGowen. Please share this post to help us fill our need. Go Dragons!
Senior Sunrise shirts are ready for order. If you are unable to purchase please let Katy Keith know @ katyjokeith@gmail.com. Orders due by August 4th. Click on link
https://thedistrictdesigns.com/collections/senior2023
Tennis Camp begins next week. Click on link to sign up!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd-4T7-DmJY0xU8kbBSvkmnB562_z4qxcJ4Vvrw9rfoK17OBw/viewform
Rank One Forms are now available to be completed. Visit rankonesport.com or scan the QR code to complete your athletic forms for the 23-24 school year.
UPDATE to Enrollment Confirmation: Location & New Date Added
Where: Purcell High School @ 2020 N. Green Ave.
When:
Monday, July 24th from 8am - 3pm
Tuesday, July 25th from 8am - 6pm
Wednesday, July 26th from 8am - 3pm
Who:
Enrollment confirmation is open to returning student families, new student families that are residents of Purcell, and approved transfer students. We ask for a parent/guardian to be present to enroll the student.
What's Needed:
Register online & bring required documents.
Visit www.purcellps.org for more info or call us at 405-442-0099.
23-24 ACT Test Dates are Open!
If students register by August 4 for the September test, they can order a copy of their answers for a limited time: September, April, and June test dates only.
Register by 8/4/23 for 9/9 test.
https://www.act.org/content/act/en.html
Attention all PHS Cross-Country Athletes!
All incoming PHS freshman (Class of 2027) interested in running for a STUCO position should complete forms by 8/16. Email matthewsk@purcellps.org or pick them up at Freshman orientation on 7/24 at PHS or during enrollment on 7/25 or 7/26 at the district admin building.
Happy Fourth of July to all of our Dragons! Enjoy the day celebrating our country's independence and all of the freedoms that come with it. #Happy4thsafely #PublicSchoolProud
Click on link to sign-up for PHS Summer Tennis Camp. Email Krysta Matthews at matthewsk@purcellps.org with questions.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd-4T7-DmJY0xU8kbBSvkmnB562_z4qxcJ4Vvrw9rfoK17OBw/viewform
Please take a moment and meet our new additions to the 23-24 PHS staff. We are thrilled to welcome some new faces and some familiar ones as well! #phsdragons
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Summer Feeding will be closed on July 3rd and July 4th. We will resume normal feeding on July 5th at Purcell Elementary for breakfast and lunch. Southway Mobile Home Park delivery will be on Wednesday, July 5th and will resume normal delivery schedule on July 11th.
Our PHS Cheer Team enjoyed a successful camp last week. Love Leigh Guthmueller, Gracie Pruitt, Kate Ginn, Allison Pendley, Constance Uhl, and Ellie Reed were named All-Star Cheerleaders. Love Leigh and Constance were Top Gun finalists. The team brought home the Champion Cup and Dynamite Stick. Coaches Grant Gish and April Trumbo would like to thank all the parents and supporters for their great help!
We enjoyed welcoming Dragon alumni this past weekend and highlighting many of the improvements to our PHS Commons. A special thanks to Sherri Sheehy from Sheehy Signs and Char Page and District Designs for our new permanent banners showcasing our Dragon legends from the past. Thanks to Terry Howell and Tony Haley for their hard work hanging our new signs. Thanks as well to Rick Hammer, Sarah Jones, and Cara Simonton from our athletic department.
