Dragon Reminder: We will fall back to Standard Time early Sunday morning! Don't forget to move your clocks back one hour when going to bed tonight.
Good luck to Jayden Polk as he competes in the 2023 Cross Country Meet of Champions this Saturday. The meet will be at North Rock Creek HS. The boys race will begin at 11 AM. It will be $5 at the gate. Gates will be at the north end of the parking lot ofthe athletic complex.
Tomorrow, our cheer squad is putting on a school and community gameday performance before they go to regionals on Saturday. The performance will be at 1:10 pm in the high school gym.
Gameday Regionals will be on Saturday at Jay High School. The address is 468 East Monroe St. Jay, OK. Performance is at 2:20 pm. Please arrive early to find seating. Attached is the QR code to purchase general admission tickets for regionals. It is $7, and cash is NOT accepted at the door.
Any type of device that plays music, sounds, voices, and noise makers of any kind (such as air horns, cow bells, etc) will not be allowed. This also applies to pre and post contest activities. Banners, emblems, and placards will also NOT be allowed.
Go Dragons!!
Purcell High School students that have qualified for our JOM program can request access to an ACT voucher. There is a limited supply. Please see the counselor for details.
PHS Sophomore Kaden Pliler was one of 12 students chosen from the FFA National Convention Chorus to sing the National Anthem at the Indianapolis Colts game this past Sunday. What an experience and opportunity for this talented young man! #phsdragons https://youtu.be/EFp1B3c-Tao
Opportunity for 9-12 Chickasaw students.
Today, we celebrated the Boys Cross Country team and their accomplishment of making it to the State Cross Country Meet. The team will be running at Edmond Santa Fe tomorrow at 12:15. Please see the attached picture regarding tomorrow's send off. Go Dragons!
Families that may be in need of food assistance may find opportunities at The Share Center at Food and Shelter, a Food and Resource Center in Norman. More information is available on the website and on the flyer.
https://www.foodandshelterinc.org/thesharecenter
Fall Break is Thursday, October 19th - Monday, October 23rd. Classes will resume on Tuesday, October 24th. Have a wonderful and safe break, Dragons!
Las vacaciones de otoño son del jueves 19 de octubre al lunes 23 de octubre. Las clases se reanudarán el martes 24 de octubre. ¡Que tengáis un descanso maravilloso y seguro, Dragones!
Thank you to the Dragon Fire All Sports Booster Club for the continued support of all of our students! High School students need to receive a ticket from Cara in the main office to get into the game for free.
Thursday is War on 74, Military Appreciation Night, and Senior Night. Senior Night festivities start at 6:30. Seniors and their parents will need to start lining up at 6:15. The football game will kickoff at 7. Gates will open up at 5:30. Sheehy Signs still has some shirts and hoodies for sale. Make sure you get your shirt. All proceeds will go to the American Legion Post 301.
Attached are the QR codes for purchasing your ticket online through GoFan, as well as the QR code to stream through NFHS. Senior Night will be streamed along with the game. Come out and support our seniors and cheer on the Dragons!
What a fun and exciting two days it has been at Firelake Ballfields for softball state. The crowd has been electric, and the girls are playing so well. Today, they win over Blanchard 9-0 to advance to the STATE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME!!! We are so incredibly proud of the girls and coaches who have worked so hard to get here.
Tomorrow's championship game will be played at Marita Hynes Field on the campus of OU at 12. You can park across the street at Reeves Park, or you can park just South of the stadium. Attached is a map to show areas for parking.
Please see the attached "Carry In" policy for tomorrow's game. The only bags allowed are clear bags. There are several items prohibited such as signs, flags, strollers, chairback seats, and ALL noise makers.
Tickets are already for sell on GoFan. Please make sure you purchase tickets for Day 3 of the State Tournament. Let's bring the noise as our Lady Dragons play to bring home the GOLD!! Go Dragons!
📢 Important Reminder Announcement for Parents! 📢
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Purcell Public Schools will hold the first of four Virtual Days this Friday, October 13th. I shared the news several months ago outlining the change in the school calendar, but I want to make sure that everyone has this day on their personal calendars. Teachers will be engaged in professional learning and collaboration, while students will have the opportunity to learn asynchronously from home.
During this virtual day, teachers will participate in valuable professional development sessions and collaborative activities. This dedicated time allows them to enhance their teaching practices, explore new instructional strategies, and share best practices with their colleagues. By investing in our teachers' growth and development, we aim to continuously improve the quality of education we provide for your children.
Research consistently shows that when educators have opportunities for collaboration and professional learning, it directly correlates with improved student achievement. By giving our teachers the time they need to collaborate with peers across grade levels or subject areas, they can exchange ideas, develop innovative teaching methods, and align curriculum standards effectively. Ultimately, this translates into enhanced classroom experiences for your child.
While our teachers engage in these important activities, we want to ensure that all students continue their learning journey independently from home. Students will receive asynchronous assignments or projects that they can complete at their own pace throughout the day. Teachers will provide clear instructions through online platforms such as Google Classroom or other designated platforms such as SeeSaw (Elementary).
Meal service will be provided for breakfast (8 a.m.-9 a.m.) and lunch (11 a.m.-12 p.m.) at both the Elementary School Cafeteria and High School Cafeteria. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity by visiting either location during the specified times. Students who receive meal benefits will receive them on this day as usual, and any Purcell PS student can visit either site.
We appreciate your understanding and support as we continue to prioritize the professional growth of our teachers and strive for excellence in education. Together, we can create a positive and enriching learning environment for all students. Your child’s school will send further information specific to their site throughout this week.
As a reminder, there are four planned Virtual Days on the school calendar, including October 13th, December 1st, February 2nd, and April 5th.
Thank you for your ongoing partnership!
Best regards,
Sheli McAdoo, Ph.D.
Superintendent
The Lady Dragons are going to STATE! They finished their suspended game tonight and won 2-1 to a very tough Plainview team. Congratulations to all the girls, Coach Raper, and Coach Jones. Information for state will come out next week! Go Dragons!!
The conclusion of the Super Regional game from yesterday has now been pushed back to 6pm due to field conditions. Fans who purchased a ticket from yesterday will not have to purchase one for today. Streaming of the game will be available through the NFHS Network. Go Dragons!
Today's super regional softball game has been postponed. We are scheduled to start at 3pm tomorrow. Further communication will come out if field conditions require any delays.
Due to travel issues with Plainview, the softball game has been pushed back to start at 1:30.
The Lady Dragons split yesterday in the first two games of Super Regionals. Great crowd last night cheering on our girls. Huge thank you to the PHS band for coming out and playing the National Anthem. Today's game has been moved to 1 PM due to potential of rain the evening. Attached are the QR codes for GoFan, to purchase tickets, and NFHS to live stream the game. Go Dragons!
FEMA, in conjunction with other agencies, will conduct a test at 1:20 p.m. on October 4, 2023, on the nation's emergency alert system. This is a nationwide test. This test will alert on cell phones (if your cellular provider is participating), televisions, and radios. No action is needed or required for this alert. Should the test be delayed, then the backup date for the alert test is October 11th. More information can be found at the link below.
https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20230803/fema-and-fcc-plan-nationwide-emergency-alert-test-oct-4-2023
Super Regionals are tonight vs Plainview. Attached are QR codes to purchase tickets and to stream the game. All tickets MUST be purchased through GoFan. Only OSSAA passes will be accepted at the gate. First game starts at 5. Go Dragons!!
