Tomorrow is gameday vs Lexington. Please see attached links to purchase tickets and streaming option through NFHS Network. Go Dragons!
REMINDER: Purcell Public Schools will host an informational meeting on the District's American Rescue Plan Return to Learn and Use of Funds for 2023-2024. The meeting will be on September 19th at 5:00 p.m. at the Purcell Administration Building, 919 1/2 N. 9th Ave. Purcell, OK.
Due to field conditions, tomorrow's home softball game has been cancelled. The Lady Dragons will now play @Tuttle tomorrow, weather permitting.
Attached is information regarding parking for the Homecoming Parade this Friday. We look forward to seeing you at the parade!
In an effort to keep all of our athletic events safe, please see our additional safety procedures at all of our athletic events, including this Friday's Homecoming game vs Lexington.
Dragons, we are out of school on Friday, September 15th for professional development and homecoming. See you at the parade with all your Dragon Spirit!
All Sports Passes are available in the main office at the High School. A pass will get you into ANY high school or junior high regular season home athletic event. This pass will not work for any OSSAA playoff event.
Today on 9/11, we remember those who lost their lives and the families who have been impacted forever.
Softball goes to the Dale Tournament and takes home the runner up trophy. Very tough competition all weekend long. Great job girls and coaches.
Gametime for the softball championship game tomorrow at Dale has been moved to 11:45. Go Dragons!
Softball splits the day giving Caddo their second loss of the season, but falling short to Latta in the second game of the day. Girls won their pool, and will be playing in the championship game tomorrow at 1PM at Dale High School. Great job girls and coaches! Go Dragons!
This afternoon we had a student medical emergency. Emergency personnel responded. We have resumed normal activities at this time. Thank you to Purcell Fire and Police for responding so quickly.
Please see the attached security measures for the football game in Pauls Valley this Friday. Kick off is at 730. Go Dragons!
Happy Labor Day, Purcell Dragons! Classes will resume on Tuesday, September 5th. See you soon, Dragons!
Purcell Schools will be out of school Monday, September 4th in observance of Labor Day. Have a wonderful and safe weekend Dragons!
August 28, 2023
Temporary Change in Homecoming Parade Route for Purcell Public Schools for SY24
Purcell Public Schools wants to inform everyone of a temporary change in the Homecoming parade route this year due to ongoing construction on Main Street. The traditional parade route will be unavailable, necessitating an alternate path to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all participants and spectators.
The Homecoming parade, a cherished tradition that brings together students, families, and community members to celebrate school spirit and unity, will occur on September 15th at 1:30 p.m. While we regret any inconvenience caused by this change, we are committed to providing an enjoyable experience for all involved.
The new parade route will begin at Van Buren & 3rd St. It will head south on 3rd St. and turn east on Monroe St. The final turn will be on 2nd St. and it will head north, concluding at Conger Field. This revised path has been carefully planned in collaboration with local authorities to minimize disruption while ensuring the safety of participants and spectators alike.
We encourage everyone attending the Homecoming parade to familiarize themselves with the new route ahead of time. We also invite everyone to join us for a community-wide pep assembly that will follow the parade at Conger Field. We will all gather on the Home side stands. Come help us celebrate our Homecoming Court and cheer on the Dragons to victory!
Purcell Public Schools would like to express our gratitude for your understanding and flexibility during this temporary adjustment. We remain dedicated to delivering memorable experiences that foster school pride while prioritizing everyone's well-being.
Thank you for your continued support as we navigate these changes together. We look forward to celebrating a fantastic Homecoming event with our entire community!
Proud to be a Dragon!
Sheli McAdoo, Ph.D.
Season opener tonight at Conger Field vs Alva. Going to be a great night of football. Reminder that the game has been moved back to 730. QR codes are attached to purchase tickets online, as well as streaming if you can't make it out tonight. Go Dragons!
Purcell P.S. Indian Education Committee is scheduled to meet August 30 at 4:00 pm in Room 110 of the Administration Building at 919 1/2 N 9th. The purpose of the meeting is to elect officers, review by-laws, and prepare for FY24 JOM contract renewal.
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.
