Purcell Public Schools

Happy 4th of July, Dragons!

Stay up-to-date with school announcements. Learn about upcoming events. Access needed contact information quickly. Download the Purcell app through the Apple or Google Play store today.

There’s one month left to register to vote in the August 27th election. If you have not yet registered, you can do so by visiting https://okvoterportal.okelections.us/Home/RegWizard Thank you for supporting the students and staff of Purcell Public Schools.

McClain County Health Dept will be at the HS during enrollment confirmation. They will administer immunizations to students with guardians present. Find out more about our immunization requirements here: https://www.purcellps.org/page/immunizations

Applications are open now for United Way of Norman’s Stuff the Bus School Supply Program. This program distributes free school supplies to low-to-moderate-income families in Norman, Noble, Blanchard, Dibble, Little Axe, Lexington, Newcastle, Purcell, Robin Hill, and Wayne. Families with students in Pre-K through 12th grade are eligible to apply. The deadline to apply is July 26. 🔗 https://www.unitedwaynorman.org/schoolsupplies

Stay up-to-date with school announcements. Learn about upcoming events. Access needed contact information quickly. The Purcell app is available to download free from the Apple App Store or the Google Play store.

Register your child online for the 2024-25 school year! Returning families can access the parent portal here: https://okcloud1.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/parents/purcell.jsp New families can access online registration here: https://okcloud1.infinitecampus.org/campus/OLRLoginKiosk/purcell

We are hiring bus drivers for the 24-25 school year! Applications are located on our website. https://www.purcellps.org/page/careers Reach out to Janell Maral, 405-442-0099 ext 111 with questions.

Need tutoring over the summer? Varsity Tutors offers tutoring in English and Spanish. Students can access Varsity Tutors from their Purcell Schools Clever account. Access Clever at purcellps.org by selecting the Student Learning page from the menu. Students log into Clever using their Purcell Google account. If you have a PK-2nd student, you can contact their teacher for a Clever Badge to log in. We are excited to offer these free services for your student this school year! You can learn more about the tools available to your student here. https://varsitytutorsforschools.zendesk.com/hc/en-us

We are hiring bus drivers for the 24-25 school year! Applications are located on our website. https://www.purcellps.org/page/careers Reach out to Janell Maral, 405-442-0099 ext 111 with questions.

Purcell Public School students now have access to Celebrity-Led StarCourses, thanks to our partnership with Varsity Tutors for Schools. Explore exclusive classes taught by celebrity instructors and top experts. Access Varsity Tutors through the Clever portal or purcellps.org #VT4S

Applications are open now for United Way of Norman’s Stuff the Bus School Supply Program. This program distributes free school supplies to low-to-moderate-income families in Norman, Noble, Blanchard, Dibble, Little Axe, Lexington, Newcastle, Purcell, Robin Hill, and Wayne. Families with students in Pre-K through 12th grade are eligible to apply. The deadline to apply is July 26. 🔗 https://www.unitedwaynorman.org/schoolsupplies

Purcell High School students now have access to College & Career Readiness Resources through our partnership with Varsity Tutors for Schools. Get prepped for a bright and successful future! Access Varsity Tutors from your Clever log in or through purcellps.org #VT4S

Wanting to get ahead of the game with some summer courses? Access the course catalog for Varsity Tutors here: https://www.varsitytutors.com/classes/search?f_subjects=enrichment

When school is out, our Dragon teachers stay engaged in learning. We had a group of dedicated teachers and administrators attend the Professional Learning Communities Conference in Tulsa the last week of May. Our continued commitment to implement best practices and collective efforts to impact student success are in action. #leadlearners #dragonpride

We are hiring bus drivers for the 24-25 school year! Applications are located on our website. https://www.purcellps.org/page/careers Reach out to Janell Maral, 405-442-0099 ext 111 with questions.

Need tutoring over the summer? Varsity Tutors offers tutoring in English and Spanish. Students can access Varsity Tutors from their Purcell Schools Clever account. Access Clever at purcellps.org by selecting the Student Learning page from the menu. Students log into Clever using their Purcell Google account. If you have a PK-2nd student, you can contact their teacher for a Clever Badge to log in. We are excited to offer these free services for your student this school year! You can learn more about the tools available to your student here. https://varsitytutorsforschools.zendesk.com/hc/en-us

On this Memorial Day, we remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. We are thankful for the courage and dedication of all service men and women.

Summer Feeding is available for children 0-18 years. They do not need to be students at Purcell Schools to take advantage of free meals for breakfast and lunch. Summer Feeding sites include: Purcell Elementary School 711 N. 9th Avenue Purcell, OK Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. -10:00 a.m Lunch 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Food must be consumed on-site. Meal service is M-F, May 20th- July 26th. Meal pick-up location at Southway Mobile Home Park will occur each Tuesday beginning on May 22nd through July 23rd. The Purcell Schools' box truck will park at the park entrance from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. and distribute 10 meals per person (5 breakfasts and 5 lunches). Any child is able to receive the meals at the pickup location, but you cannot participate in the Elementary Feeding site and pick-up meals. Southway Mobile Home Park 3 Elliot Drive Purcell, OK No food service on May 27th, July 4th or July 5th This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

OSDH Shares Health and Safety Tips for Swimming Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend OKLAHOMA CITY - Drowning is the leading cause of death among children ages 1 - 4 years in Oklahoma, according to OSDH vital record data, with most occurring from May to August. Drowning is silent and can take place in less than two inches of water, which is why, most often, people aren’t aware someone is drowning until it is too late. Below are some tips for remaining water aware and how to prevent drownings. Always provide close, constant and undistracted supervision when children are in or near water. Adults should be within arm's reach of young children and actively watch them without distractions such as phones or reading materials. Ensure children and adults learn to swim and understand basic water safety, such as floating, treading water, and safe water entry and exit. Install four-sided isolation fencing with self-closing and self-latching gates around pools to help prevent children from getting in a backyard pool unsupervised. Fences should follow the Rule of 4: all 4 sides of the pool, at least 4 feet high, with gaps smaller than 4 inches. Know how to recognize and respond to a swimmer in distress and maintain certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to provide immediate assistance in emergencies. Teach children basic swimming and water safety skills to reduce the risk of drowning. Children who have had swimming lessons still need close and constant supervision when in or around water. Water can also be associated with swimming-related illnesses. It is important to follow these recommendations to stay healthy while enjoying water activities. Shower before entering a pool to keep chlorine levels up to kill germs in the water. Do not enter pools, hot tubs, or splash pads if you currently or have recently had diarrhea. Take a break every hour to use the bathroom and check diapers if you are swimming with kids. Don’t swallow the water. Before visiting lakes, oceans, or other bodies of water, check for and follow swimming, fishing, and shellfish advisories. If the water looks or smells bad, stay out and keep kids, pets and livestock away. If you think you see an algal bloom at a public lake or any other public recreational area, notify the lake manager immediately. For more information on healthy and safe swimming, visit Healthy and Safe Swimming Week Campaign | Healthy Swimming | CDC. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) protects and improves public health through its system of local health services and strategies focused on preventing disease. OSDH provides technical support and guidance to 68 county health departments in Oklahoma, as well as guidance and consultation to the two independent city-county health departments in Oklahoma City and Tulsa. Learn more at Oklahoma.gov/health.