Purcell High School

"📣 Attention Purcell High School students! It's Semester Test Week! 📚 Make sure to see for the schedules for seniors and underclassmen, as well as the exemption policy. Remember, regular attendance is in effect all week, with the only exception being for exempted students on their testing day. All tests must be taken on the assigned days unless approved by Dean of Students, Aaron Dillard. We are so proud of all your hard work this year! Best of luck on your tests, and congratulations to those who earned exemption status! 🎉 #SemesterTests #PurcellHighSchool #StudyHard"

Freshman, Kamdyn Stokes is your State Track and Field runner-up in discus with a PR throw of 132-7. Congratulations!💪

These girls finished 4th in the 4 x 200 for a place on the podium in day #1 of 2025 State Track. Parker Lovett, Lili Del Toro, Mykailah Leatherman, and Hadleigh Harp. Congrats girls! 🐉💨

"A big thank you to the Purcell High School sophomore student council officers for their thoughtful gift packages to our teachers this week for Teacher Appreciation Week! 🎁🍎 Our teachers are so grateful for your support and appreciate the recognition. Great job, STUCO! 🎉 #TeacherAppreciation #StudentCouncil #PurcellPride

"Huge congratulations to our Purcell High School seniors on their incredible accomplishments and awards, celebrated this week at the senior awards assembly! 🎉🎓 We're so proud of your hard work and dedication. A big thank you to our amazing community and supporters for investing in the future of these outstanding student leaders. As one of our presenters so eloquently stated, the future is bright in their hands! ✨

Get ready Dragons, the future is bright! 🔥🐉 We loved welcoming the Purcell High School Class of 2029 to campus this afternoon for their 8th-grade tour! It was fantastic to see so many engaged future Dragons connect with our Principal and administrative team. Thank you Cheerleaders & Band for helping us welcome them! The breakout sessions for Q&A about high school policies and procedures were a huge success, with some truly insightful questions from our incoming freshmen! We're already impressed by your curiosity and enthusiasm. The energy today was amazing, and we are SO excited to officially welcome the Class of 2029 to Purcell High School next year! Get ready for an incredible journey! 🎉 #PurcellDragons #ClassOf2029 #FutureIsBright #WelcomeToHighSchool

Purcell FFA Makes History at State Convention! 🌟 What an unforgettable year for our Purcell FFA Chapter at the Oklahoma State FFA Convention! 💙💛 We’re beyond proud to celebrate several firsts and outstanding achievements: ✨ Hudson Andrews made chapter history as Purcell’s first-ever State FFA Officer, elected to serve as the Central Area Vice President! 🎤 Carli Thomas brought home a State Championship in the Plant Science Public Speaking Division—another first for our chapter! 🎶 Kaden Pliler was awarded a $1,500 WLC Scholarship donated by Sundowner Trailers, selected to attend the Oklahoma Future Teach Ag Ed Academy, and was a Talent Show finalist! 🎓 We’re also proud to recognize our State FFA Degree recipients: Hudson Andrews, Kyleigh Green, Emma Lynn, and Haley Kretchmar! This year has truly been one for the record books. We’re incredibly proud of each member and thankful for the support from our school, community, and FFA family.

Good luck to the slow pitch softball team in the state tournament today. They take on Washington at 11:30. The following link is for live streaming through NFHS: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/ossaa/gam1b85bdcaec

HUGE congratulations to our own Purcell High School U.S. History teacher, Kurt Gray! 🎉 Today, Kurt received a certificate from the Norman chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution for being one of only 12 NATIONAL FINALISTS for the American History Award! This prestigious award recognizes teachers who embody patriotism, service, and upholding the Constitution – qualities Kurt exemplifies every day. A proud Dragon alum (Class of '83), a longtime Purcell educator and coach, our 2024 PHS Teacher of the Year, and a true foundation of our school and community, Kurt also received a Good Citizenship Medal! We are immensely proud of Kurt and the profound impact he has had on countless young people in our community. Thank you to Mark Atterson, President of the Norman Chapter of the SAR, for presenting this well-deserved honor today. #PurcellProud #TeacherAppreciation #AmericanHistory #SonsOfTheAmericanRevolution #NationalFinalist #GoodCitizenship #KurtGray #DragonAlum #PHSTOY

HUGE congrats to our Purcell High School Track Teams for an OUTSTANDING performance at the Regional Track Meet! 🎉 We had numerous athletes qualify for the State Track Meet this Friday and Saturday at Plainview! 🤩 A massive shoutout to our Girls Team for finishing as Regional Runner-Up! 🥈 Congratulations to our incredible coaches Mandy Clay, Ray Samford, Josh Beal, and Jeff Page, and to ALL of our talented athletes! We're so proud of your hard work and dedication! Let's go Dragons at State! 🐉 #PurcellDragons #TrackAndField #RegionalRunnerUp #StateQualifiers #ProudCoaches #GoDragons

Seriously, how AMAZING is our Purcell PTO?! 🙌 They braved a monsoon 🌧️ to deliver goodies and treats to our incredible high school teachers today! Talk about dedication! We are SO grateful for their unwavering support and for going the extra mile (even in crazy weather!). We LOVE our PTO! ❤️ #PurcellPTO #TeacherAppreciation #BestPTOEver #Dedicated #ThankYou #MonsoonHeroes

Purcell High School is SO proud of our talented senior, Emily Shields, and her powerful artwork "Before the Storm"! 🎨 It's been chosen as a top 5 finalist in the 2025 Congressional Art Competition and is now in the "People's Choice" contest! Let's rally around Emily and show Congressman Cole how much we love her art! Voting is open NOW until Sunday, May 11th. Click the link below to cast your vote! ➡️ Vote for Emily's "Before the Storm": https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16N1vGhEpt/ #PurcellHighSchool #StudentArtist #ArtCompetition #SupportLocalArt #GoEmily #BeforeTheStorm

This Teacher Appreciation Week, we're showering our incredible Purcell High School teachers with extra love! ❤️ Thank you for your dedication, passion, and for making a real difference in our lives. Our Junior StuCo officers Paisley Nichols, Ellie Reed, Adylee Jurado, and Kaylin Vazquez have a sweet reminder for you all: "Donut forget how much we appreciate them!" We truly do! 🎉 #ThankATeacher #PurcellDragons #TeacherLove #MakingADifference

HUGE shout out to the Purcell High School Band for a truly wonderful and FUN spring concert! 🎶 What a fantastic evening filled with amazing music, including a special performance from the Jazz Band and the always entertaining "Funky Monkeys"! 🎉 Thank you to our incredible Band Director, David Hilger, and Assistant Director, Jacob Willing, for their dedication and hard work. A special thank you and congratulations to our talented seniors for all their accomplishments – we're so proud of you! 🎓 We also want to extend our sincere gratitude to our supportive parents for the great turnout and to our amazing Band Boosters for their continued support! #PurcellDragons #PHSBand #SpringConcert #BandBoosters #SeniorSpotlight #FunkyMonkeys

Congratulations to Seth Bunch for dedicating himself to advancing both his academic and athletic journey at Southwest Christian University in Bethany, where he will be playing basketball! Go Dragons!

This May, during Mental Health Awareness Month, let's remember that it's okay to not be okay. If you're struggling, please know there's support available. Students can use the Stopit App to anonymously share any worries, including concerns about a friend's mental health. We take every report seriously. Most importantly, connect with a trusted adult – they care and want to help. We're in your corner. ❤️ #MentalHealthMatters #StudentWellbeing #GetHelp

Purcell High School extends a HUGE thank you to our amazing community partners for helping us celebrate our incredible teachers today as part of Teacher Appreciation Week! 🎉 We are so grateful for the generous donations from: 🥪 Purcell Wal-Mart: Delicious sandwiches, a fresh veggie tray, and tasty chips! 🧺 First United: A wonderful goodie basket to brighten our teachers' day! 🥖 Memorial Assembly of God: Subway sandwiches that hit the spot! 🍪 OEC Fiber: A delightful cookie tray to satisfy those sweet cravings! Your support means the world to us and helps us show our teachers how much we appreciate their hard work and dedication. Thank you for being such valuable partners in education! ❤️ #TeacherAppreciationWeek #PurcellPride #CommunitySupport #ThankYou

SCHEDULE UPDATE: The Slowpitch State Tournament has been rescheduled to Thursday due to anticipated weather conditions. However, the game times will remain unchanged. The Lady Dragons are set to compete against Washington at 11:30 AM on Thursday at Firelake Ball Fields in Shawnee.

Dear Purcell High School Parents, This week is Teacher Appreciation Week, and we want to take a moment to highlight the incredible dedication and hard work of our amazing staff at Purcell High School. We encourage you to take an opportunity to reach out and thank a teacher who has made a difference in your student's life. Our teachers are not only highly skilled and passionate in their classrooms, but they also understand the profound impact of building strong relationships with teenagers, guiding them on their journey toward successful adulthood. We are truly fortunate to have such a caring and committed team at PHS who go above and beyond for our students every day. We are deeply grateful for all that they do. We also have some fun and engaging activities planned this week to recognize our teachers (in their younger days!) and build excitement for our upcoming graduation! Thank you for partnering with us in your student's education. Sincerely, Purcell High School Administration

📢 Dragon Parents, your final Purcell High School Parent Newsletter of the year is HERE! 🐉 Stay in the know as we head into a busy couple of weeks: Awards Week kicks off this week, followed by Graduation Week! This newsletter is your one-stop shop for all the essential links, information, and news you need. Inside you'll find: 🗓️ Important Event Times for Awards Week and Graduation Week 📝 Semester Test Information ⚠️ Safety Updates 🗣️ News from the Counselor 🌟 Highlights from last week's awesome events: Freshman Reality Check, Talent Show, and The Wizard of Oz! Don't miss out on any crucial details! Find the link to the newsletter in our bio or on our website. Please remember to follow our social media pages for any last-minute updates or potential changes due to weather. Go Dragons! #PurcellPride #PHSNewsletter #AwardsWeek #GraduationWeek #StayInformed https://secure.smore.com/n/2dagr