Purcell Public Schools

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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.

You could qualify for a bonus from OSDE to become a teacher at Purcell PS! Please see information attached. Deadline is May 31st.

Purcell Public Schools is looking for the following teaching positions for SY 23-24: Kindergarten and a Severe Profound Special Education teacher. You may qualify for a bonus offered through the OSDE. Please contact Dr. Sheli McAdoo @ 405-442-0099 or mcadoos@purcellps.org

Purcell Schools is looking for Bus Drivers for the 23-24 school year. Come join our team! Contact Janell Maral @405-442-0099 x 111

7 guys named to the All District Baseball Team for this season. Great job all season long! Go Dragons!

Our JH and HS teams are hiring! Contact us for more information: 405-442-0099. Jason Sanders, HS Principal @ Ext. 505 Carol Testa, JH Principal @ Ext. 405 Jordan Simmons, Personnel @ Ext. 103 Shelly McGowen, Director of Special Services @ Ext. 109

We could not let the week pass without celebrating our Purcell Police Department for National Police Week 2023. They have supported our District in so many ways from safety to helping students and staff. We appreciate all that they do for our schools and community!!

Hayden Ice, Ella Resendiz, and Hannah Whitaker competed this evening at the Track Meet of Champions. Huge honor to be asked to this event and we are so proud of you! Go Dragons!

May 10, 2023 Dear Parents/Guardians, Purcell Public Schools is pleased to provide our students and community with a Summer Feeding Program again this year. This program is open to children ages 0-18 years of age. You do not have to be a Purcell PS student to take advantage of this program. Summer Feeding will begin on Tuesday, May 22nd and continue through July 28th. Meals this year must be consumed on site at Purcell Elementary through July and at Purcell High School through June 22nd except for those delivered to Southway Mobile Home Park. We will also provide an option for meal delivery at Southway Mobile Home Park located at 3 Elliot Drive Purcell, OK each Tuesday (May 23 & 30, June 6,13, 20, &27 and July 5 (Wednesday), 11, 18, & 25 from 10:30 am-11:30 am. Anyone is welcome to pick up meals, you do not have to be a resident of Southway. These meals will be packaged for five (5) days worth of breakfasts and lunches. ● Purcell Elementary Cafeteria- May 22nd-July 28th (M-F) Breakfast: 7:30 A.M.-9:30 A.M. Lunch: 11:00 A.M. -1:00 P.M. ● Purcell High School Cafeteria- May 22nd-June 22nd (M-F) Breakfast: 8:00 A.M.-9:30 A.M. Lunch: 11:00 A.M. -12:30 P.M. ● Southway Mobile Home Park (10:30 A.M.-11:30 A.M.) 3 Elliot Drive Purcell, OK Each Tuesday Beginning on May 23rd-July 25th (Please note July 5th (Wednesday) as pick up day due to the Fourth of July Holiday) Students who are attending Summer School will be able to eat both breakfast and lunch at the schools and will not be eligible for meal pickup at Southway while Summer School is in session (June 5th- 22nd). I strongly encourage families to take advantage of the Summer Feeding Program. It is great for our students and community as a way to fight childhood hunger. It also benefits the schools. Please plan to take advantage of this opportunity!

Dear Parents and Guardians of Purcell Public School Students, As we come to the end of another great school year, I am proud to reflect back on all the wonderful events and activities that have happened throughout the 2022-2023 school year. From our capital improvement projects such as new and repaired roofs, carpeting, new cafeteria flooring, painting, upgraded sound systems, and additional playground equipment, to successful program additions like our Outdoor Class that brought archery to our campuses, choir and the addition of Technology Student Association at the high school, it has been a year of growth and improvement for our schools. We are excited to look forward to the future, with new curricular materials being added to our classrooms, an Aviation Program, Soccer, and the addition of a full-time secondary Media Specialist. These enhancements will greatly benefit our students in achieving academic success and personal growth. Throughout this year, we have seen our students thrive in various settings, from in-classroom instruction to extracurricular activities and community involvement. It is through our commitment to excellence and dedication to the student experience that we were able to achieve so much success this year. I view it as an honor to serve this community and your children, and I am grateful for your continued support of our district. We truly appreciate the trust you have placed in us to provide an optimal educational experience for your children. Enjoy your summer with your families, and we look forward to welcoming the students back for another great year in the Fall. Sincerely, Dr. Sheli McAdoo Superintendent Purcell Public School.

PHS Graduation will be streamed Live on the Purcell High School Facebook page beginning at 5:45pm.

At Monday's Board Meeting, Janell Maral was hired as our new Transportation Director. We are excited to work with Janell!

Purcell Schools is looking for Bus Drivers for the 23-24 school year. Come join our team! Contact Janell Maral @405-442-0099 x 111

​Dear Dragon Parents and Guardians, I am pleased to announce that the Purcell Board of Education has approved the school calendar for the 2023-2024 school year. This year's calendar includes some exciting changes that we believe will benefit both our students and our staff. One noteworthy change is the addition of asynchronous virtual days for students throughout the school year. These virtual days will allow our teachers time to collaborate around student learning, improve their instructional practices, and provide our students an opportunity to become familiar with asynchronous instruction on district provided devices. Not only do virtual days provide benefits for our staff and students, but they also offer parents a great opportunity to schedule doctor or dental appointments without worrying about their children missing in-person instruction. Please note that there are currently four (4) days scheduled for virtual instruction, including October 13th, December 1st, February 2nd, and April 5th. It is important to note that students' attendance will be counted based on completion of the assigned work provided by their teachers on these particular days. We want to ensure that your children continue to receive the best possible education while accommodating changes that help us all in different ways. We greatly appreciate your continued support and understanding as we strive to provide the best educational experience possible for your children. More information will be forthcoming as we get closer to the start of the new school year, but we wanted to make you aware of these changes now for early planning and scheduling purposes. You can find the new calendar on our website at www.purcellps.org Thank you for your cooperation and partnership in this journey. Sincerely, Dr. Sheli McAdoo Superintendent

Register Online for the 23-24 school year! Access this video to find out more information and visit our website. https://youtu.be/qTrqF04XzoM https://www.purcellps.org/o/purcell/page/enrollment Access to the Parent Portal can be found here: https://okcloud1.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/parents/purcell.jsp Contact your child's school if you need to set up your account.

Purcell Public Schools Announces Addition of Soccer for 9th-12th Grade in 2023-2024 School Year Purcell, OK – Purcell Public Schools is excited to announce the addition of soccer for 9th-12th grade students starting in the 2023-2024 school year. This will be the inaugural year for the sport at Purcell Public Schools, and we are eager to introduce the program to our students and community. As Superintendent of Purcell Public Schools, I am thrilled to introduce this new opportunity for our students. Soccer is a beloved sport worldwide, and we believe it will be a great addition to our athletics program here at Purcell Public Schools. We are committed to providing diverse opportunities for our students to grow, learn, and excel both academically and athletically. Our goal is to prepare them for success in their future endeavors, and the addition of soccer is one more step in that direction. I am grateful to the Purcell Public Schools Board of Education and administration for their leadership and vision in supporting this new initiative. I also extend my sincere appreciation to our coaches and staff who have worked tirelessly to make this happen. We look forward to seeing our students and community come together to support our inaugural soccer season in 2023-2024 and beyond! Go Dragons!

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to all of our Purcell Teachers! Join us as we celebrate the best in our profession.

Monday kicks off Teacher Appreciation Week (May 8 - May 12). Join us this week as we celebrate our Purcell Teachers!

Hayden Ice is going home with the bronze 🥉, finishing third in the shot put. Parker Page finishes 8th. Great job to both of these young men on a very successful season.