Purcell High School

🎉🎶 HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to our incredible PHS Vocal Music Director, Cindy Donaldson, on being named Purcell Public Schools District Teacher of the Year! 🌟 Cindy's dedication touches students across Purcell High School, Purcell Junior High, and Purcell Intermediate School, where she passionately teaches vocal music, music theater, stage design, and leads our select choir. In just a few short years, she has transformed our Vocal Music department into an outstanding organization, providing countless talented students with the opportunity to perform and shine! 🎤🎭🎨 Cindy is a tireless worker whose success stems from her deep love for music and an even greater love for her students. She is a true student advocate who understands the vital importance of a strong fine arts program and its positive impact throughout our entire school and community. We are immensely proud of Cindy and incredibly grateful for all she has done and continues to do for Purcell Public Schools! Thank you for your passion, dedication, and unwavering commitment to our students! ❤️👏 #PurcellPride #TeacherOfTheYear #VocalMusic #FineArts #DedicatedTeacher #ThankYou #OklahomaEducation

Congratulations to the following Purcell students (see graphic) who were recently honored as members of the Mid America Technology Center National Technical Honor Society. We are proud of these students for this prestigious honor and thankful for our partnership with MATC!

Purcell FFA showcased some truly outstanding talent at the Guthrie speech contest this week! 🗣️ We're so proud of all the members who participated and demonstrated their hard work and dedication. These contests are so much more than just public speaking; they're building blocks for the essential skills needed in today's workforce. Through preparing and delivering speeches, our students hone their communication, collaboration (through teamwork and support), and critical thinking abilities – all vital for success in 21st-century jobs! 🌟 A big thank you to Erica Keen for her incredible leadership in guiding our FFA chapter! 🙌 Way to go, Purcell FFA! Keep shining! 💙💛 #PurcellFFA #FFA #SpeechContest #CareerReady #21stCenturySkills #OklahomaFFA #Leadership

Great job to our Purcell High School Tennis teams for their performance at the Seminole Tournaments this week! 🎉 We're so proud of the hard work by all our players! Keep up the fantastic momentum as you head to Ada later this week! 💪 A big shout out to coach, Kelton Clary, for leading these athletes! 👏

🎉 HUGE SHOUTOUT to our Purcell High Track teams for an AMAZING performance at the Lindsay track meet this week! 🏆 The Purcell Boys brought home the OVERALL CHAMPIONSHIP and the Purcell Girls fought hard to secure a fantastic 2rd PLACE OVERALL finish! We are SO incredibly proud of the dedication, hard work, and talent of all our athletes! A huge thank you also goes to our amazing coaching staff: Ray Samford, Mandy Clay, Josh Beal, and Jeff Page for their leadership and support! Go Dragons Go! 🔥🐉 #PurcellDragons #TrackAndField #Champions #LindsayTrackMeet #OklahomaTrack

Congratulations to Coach Matt Lohn!! He was announced as the Oklahoma Coaches Association West Large School All State Coach. Coach Lohn will be coaching the All-State Game on July 30th. This game will be held at Tulsa Memorial High School at 8:30 pm. We are so proud of Coach Lohn and cannot wait to cheer him on at Memorial HS in July. Congratulations Coach Lohn.

The Heart of Oklahoma Baseball Tournament starts tomorrow. Dragons open up with Little Axe tomorrow at 5:30. Come out, enjoy the weather, and watch some baseball the next couple of days.

This National Assistant Principal Appreciation Week, we want to give a HUGE shoutout to two individuals who wear many hats at Purcell High School! 🙌 Assistant Principal Rick Hammer not only provides invaluable leadership but also serves as our District Athletic Director, manages building & maintenance, supervises electives & science, co-supervises discipline, manages all events, and chairs our Safety & Wellness JET Team. Dean of Students Aaron Dillard is also our Head Football Coach & Assistant Athletic Director, supervises the history department, technology & student devices, student services (including attendance), co-supervises discipline, leads our Behavior & Attendance JET Team AND assumed our Building Testing Coordinator role this year! Thank you both for your service to our school & community!

Double the Dragon pride! 🤩🏀🥎 HUGE congratulations to Purcell High School seniors, Tinley Winters and Hannah Whitaker, for being named to the 2025 OGBCA Academic All-State team! 🌟 These remarkable student-leaders shine as all-stars both on the court/fields AND in the classroom! Both will graduate with honors this spring and were recently recognized on the prestigious 2025 PHS Top Ten Percent list. We are so proud of your dedication and achievements, Tinley and Hannah! #AcademicAllState #OGBCA #PurcellProud #StudentAthletes #TopTenPercent #Classof2025 #GoDragons

📢 PHS Parents! Our April 6th Newsletter is OUT NOW! 📰 Get the scoop on upcoming state testing info, important safety drill updates, can't-miss end-of-year events, all the spring activities action, and tons of celebrations & pics of our amazing students and staff! Don't miss out! Go Dragons! 🐉 #PHSNewsletter #StayInformed #PurcellProud #GoDragons https://secure.smore.com/n/j6k41

Huge congratulations to our outstanding Purcell High School senior, Hudson Andrews! 🎉 He was honored Friday as one of only 39 students statewide to receive a prestigious scholarship from the National Livestock Association! As Principal, it was an honor to attend the ceremony on Friday alongside Hudson and his proud parents. What an incredible achievement! We are so proud of you, Hudson! 🏆 #PurcellFFA #ScholarshipWinner #NationalLivestockAssociation #PurcellProud #Classof2025 #FutureLeaders

Congrats to our talented Purcell High School senior, Kaden Pliler! 🎉 We're thrilled to announce his selection to attend the Future Teach Ag Ed Academy this summer, and he's even receiving a scholarship! What an amazing opportunity . We're so proud of you, Kaden! 🍎👩‍🏫👨‍🏫 #PurcellFFA #Leadership #Scholarship #PurcellProud #Classof2025

Big congrats to our Purcell FFA Speech Team for their awesome results last week at the OSU CFFA Speech Contest! 🗣️🎉 Kami Rendon - 1st in Spanish Creed! 🇪🇸🏆 Carli Thomas - 2nd in Agriscience, 3rd in Plant Science! 🌱🥈🥉 Kaden Pliler - 2nd in Agriscience, 4th in Natural Resources! 🌳🥈 Hudson Andrews - 4th in Extemporaneous! 🎤 Brody Fox - 5th in 8th Grade Explorations! 🚀 Myah Padilla - 5th in Creed! 🙌 Constance Uhl - 5th in Extemporaneous! 🌟 We're so proud of all your hard work and dedication! Way to represent Purcell FFA! 💙💛 #PurcellFFA #OSUCFFA #SpeechContest #FFA #Proud

PROM WAS A BLAST! 🎉 Huge shoutout to our incredible Junior Class Prom Committee and their amazing sponsors, Leigh Ann McGregor and Irma Calixto, for throwing an unforgettable prom night! ✨ We know how much hard work, leadership, and commitment went into making this special high school experiences so fantastic! 🙌 A big thank you to the Railhouse Event Center for providing such a great venue! 🙏 We also appreciate our wonderful staff volunteers who helped make the night run smoothly and extra special: Kelton Clary, Jenny Allen-Price, Jack McNeely, Ray Samford, Melissa Feroli, Sam Resendiz, Jon Corea, and Amber Findley. And a special thank you to the Purcell Police Department, School Resource Officer Daniel Fumi, and Sergeant Kyle Mobley for helping to ensure a safe and fun evening for everyone! 👮‍♀️👮‍♂️ What a night to remember! #PHSProm #PromNight #JuniorClass #ThankYou #PurcellProud #RailhouseEventCenter #PurcellPolice

Did you know hands-on learning in the classroom is key for your kids' future jobs? At Purcell High, awesome teachers like our Science Department Chair, Jack McNeely, make learning real! This past week, his students experienced static electricity firsthand and even dissected dog sharks! ⚡️🔬 These projects build teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills – exactly what today's workforce needs. Mr. McNeely knows how to teach important science while making it engaging and preparing our future scientists and medical heroes! Jack teaches: Physical Science, Chemistry, Aviation, AP Physics, and Anatomy/Zoology at PHS. #PHSScience #HandsOnLearning #CareerReady #PurcellProud

Huge thanks to our amazing Science Department Chair, Jack McNeely, and our incredible Purcell Fire & Rescue team! 🔥🚒 Our seniors received vital CPR and AED training this week, fulfilling the Oklahoma state mandate for graduation. We are so grateful to Mr. McNeely for coordinating and to our dedicated Purcell Fire Department for equipping our students with these life-saving skills! 🙏 #PHS #CPRtraining #PurcellFireRescue #ThankYou #StudentSafety #LifeSkills

Go Dragons! 📣 It's a busy week at PHS! * This Week: * 🎾⚾️🥎⚽️⛳️ - Tennis, Golf, Track, Softball, and Soccer action! Baseball is hosting the Heart of Oklahoma tournament. * 🎮 Esports battles are heating up! * 🏆 TSA at State Competition! * 🎤 FFA Speech Contests! * 🎓 Juniors: ACT Test THIS Wednesday! * 🎓 Seniors: FAFSA help with Kirk Rushing on Thursday! * 🎓 Cap & Gowns ARRIVE this week! * 🎤 FCCLA State Convention & Show Choir Auditions! We're hoping for much better weather this week! ☀️ Let's go Dragons! #PHS #GoDragons #DragonPride #StudentSuccess P.S. Don't forget to check for those April scholarship deadlines!

Congratulations Purcell 2025 Prom King & Queen Kevin Resendiz & Mili Antonio

Purcell HIgh School Prom 2025.

Congrats to our PHS Student of the Month, senior Hudson Andrews! 🎉 Our faculty recognizes deserving seniors each month for their scholarship, leadership, and citizenship. He's also eligible for the annual faculty scholarship. As principal and a "frequent customer," I can personally vouch for Hudson's top-notch blue & gold sales skills (see bio below)! 😉 We're so proud of you, Hudson! #PHSStudentOfTheMonth #PurcellProud #Scholarship #Leadership #Citizenship #GoDragons