Gameday + Dragon Homecoming! All live via NFHS, the evening starts with the JV teams starting at 4:00. Homecoming will begin at 6:00 pm and the Dragons will tip off at 6:30, with the Lady Dragons playing the final game tonight. We hope to see you all in the stands. GO DRAGONS!
This is a reminder to all HS students of free tickets for all regular season athletic events this year.
Also, we would like to say thank you to the Dragon Fire All Sports Booster Club in the collaboration and efforts for helping get this done. We appreciate you always supporting our students. Thank you!!
January is School Board Appreciation Month. Members of the school board are elected officials who volunteer their time to ensure that Purcell Public Schools are the best they can be for students. They guide and are tasked with many challenging decisions from finance, construction projects, and curriculum, to name a few.
Purcell Public Schools would like to thank the following members of our school board for their dedicated service to students: Tracy Folsom-President, Kevin Andrews- Vice-President, Nicolle Carr- Clerk, Holly Baker- Member, and Mary Webb- Member.
Purcell Public Schools will be closed on Monday, January 15th in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 16th.
A friendly reminder from the OSSAA and Purcell High School. At high school athletic events, do you: -Keep your cool OR come unglued? -Show empathy OR criticize? -Accept the officials’ calls OR shout at the officials? Our character is ALWAYS showing. #BenchBadBehavior
Final day of The Mother Road Classic at Verdigris. Lady Dragons tip off at 12:00 vs the Lady Cardinals and the Dragons will tip off at 5:00 vs the Bulldogs. Games are live via NFHS https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/verdigris-high-school-claremore-ok/gam85841a9dbd
Dragons fall to Coweta tonight 55-51 in game 2 of The Mother Road Classic. Both teams will be back in action tomorrow starting at noon, with the Lady Dragons facing Verdigris for the Consolation Championship and the Dragons taking on Wagoner at 5:00 for 3rd place. GO DRAGONS!
Lady Dragons defeat Mannford 55-49 on day 2 of The Mother Road Classic. They return tomorrow for the Consolation Championship at noon! Up Next: Dragons face Coweta at 8:00 pm. Watch on NFHS https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/verdigris-high-school-claremore-ok/gam96abf80ca7
Dragons with a big 70-43 WIN vs Mannford on Day 1 of The Mother Road Classic at Verdigris. They will be back in action tomorrow at 8:00 pm for day 2!
Lady Dragons fall to Tahlequah 42-59 in game 1 of The Mother Road Classic at Verdigris. They return tomorrow for game 2 at 9:00am. Up Now: Dragons face Mannford. Game is streamed live via NFHS https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/verdigris-high-school-claremore-ok/gama530f82226
Day 1 of The Mother Road Classic at Verdigris. Lady Dragons tip off at 12:00 vs Tahlequah and Dragons follow against Mannford at 1:30. Both games are streamed via NFHS Network. https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/verdigris-high-school-claremore-ok/gamefa59451e0
Welcome back to school, Dragons!
Final scores from tonight's basketball games at Bridge Creek. Girls win 72-29 and boys fall short 72-57. Next for both teams will be the Mother Road Tournament in Verdigris. Both teams will open the tournament on Thursday.
Happy Holidays Dragons!
With the holiday season upon us, the well-being of our school community continues to be a top priority. We understand this time of year can be overwhelming, so we want to share five simple yet effective strategies to support your mental well-being. These may seem basic, but they can have a significant impact on overall health.
1. Identify and Acknowledge Needs: Each of us has different needs and that’s ok. What is tolerable for one person may be too much for another. Identifying and naming what we need decreases our sense of frustration and resentment by allowing us to validate our feelings and set healthy boundaries.
2. Get Outside and Get Moving: Aim for at least 30 minutes of outdoor activity daily. Time outside away from the screen gives our minds the opportunity to rest and reset. Go sledding, take a walk around your home, a park, or other safe area where you can unplug from your regular responsibilities.
3. Make Time for Sleep: There are extra events and family gatherings during the holidays. Even if you are feeling positive about the extra things happening in your life, it is necessary to acknowledge that they require more from us. Finding ways to rest after energy demanding interactions will help you move forward in your day in positive ways.
4. Practice Self-Compassion: The holidays can be difficult for many reasons. Grief and loss are often felt more intensely during this time when extended families usually gather. Family gatherings in general can often be stressful when opinions clash and tensions rise. Practice self-compassion by identifying what is difficult for you, naming it, and giving yourself kindness and support.
5. Download the STOPit app: If you or a family member is struggling, download the STOPit app to immediately text a counselor. The STOPit app is available 24/7 and is FREE for everyone in our school community. There are 4,000 trained counselors online, day and night, ready to help. Click on the Crisis Text Line button on the STOPit app to be connected to a counselor.
Getting Started with STOPit: 1. Download the STOPit app from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
2. Select your school from the dropdown menu.
3. Accept the Terms & Conditions.
We wish you and your family a safe & healthy holiday season!
Have a safe and happy holiday season Dragons!
See you back at school on Thursday, Jan. 4th, 2024.
CORRECTION!
There will be no girls JV game tonight. Boys JV starts at 5. Varsity girls will start at 6:30 with varsity boys following the girls game. Go Dragons!
Bus 1 is running late today but will complete the route soon. Thanks for your patience. We apologize for the delay.
Last night we got to pass out two blue All State Jackets! Savanna Edwards was awarded the blue after her four years of work on the softball field. Jayden was awarded his jacket for a top 10 finish in this years state cross country meet. Congratulations to both of you on your accomplishment of earning your All State Jacket!
Last night, we had our home opener for our varsity basketball teams. Girls beat the panthers 61-37 with a great team effort. The boys fell just short 42-40, in a very tough, physical game. Next game is Friday December 15th. It will be home vs Comanche. There will be no girls JV game. Boys JV will start at 5. Girls varsity at 6 and boys following the girls game.
