WELCOME BACK, DRAGONS!
Hope you have had a wonderful Thanksgiving break! School resumes on Monday with a busy schedule of activities.
📅 P.H.S. Weekly Activity Schedule
ALL WEEK: Basketball season TIPS OFF! Varsity Boys/Girls are at the Madill Tournament! Go Dragons!
NOTE: The basketball game originally scheduled @ Marlow (Tues, 12/2) is postponed due to their advancement in the state football playoffs.
Mon, 12/1: 9th Grade Bball vs. Washington (Girls HOME 🏠 | Boys AWAY 🛣️)
Tue, 12/2: FCA Meeting @ 11:45 AM (Library)
Wed, 12/3 - Sat, 12/6: 9th Grade Bball @ Pauls Valley Tournament
Thurs, 12/4: PTO Thanksmas Lunch for Staff! 🎄 (Thank you, PTO!)
Thurs - Sat: Varsity Basketball (girls & boys) @ Madill Tournament
Fri, 12/5: MATC Interviews
Sat, 12/6: FFA State AFR Speech Contest & Band 2nd Round All-State Auditions
Hope you have had a wonderful Thanksgiving break! School resumes on Monday with a busy schedule of activities.
📅 P.H.S. Weekly Activity Schedule
ALL WEEK: Basketball season TIPS OFF! Varsity Boys/Girls are at the Madill Tournament! Go Dragons!
NOTE: The basketball game originally scheduled @ Marlow (Tues, 12/2) is postponed due to their advancement in the state football playoffs.
Mon, 12/1: 9th Grade Bball vs. Washington (Girls HOME 🏠 | Boys AWAY 🛣️)
Tue, 12/2: FCA Meeting @ 11:45 AM (Library)
Wed, 12/3 - Sat, 12/6: 9th Grade Bball @ Pauls Valley Tournament
Thurs, 12/4: PTO Thanksmas Lunch for Staff! 🎄 (Thank you, PTO!)
Thurs - Sat: Varsity Basketball (girls & boys) @ Madill Tournament
Fri, 12/5: MATC Interviews
Sat, 12/6: FFA State AFR Speech Contest & Band 2nd Round All-State Auditions
🎉 Staff Spotlight: Jasmine Quiñonez! 🎉
This week, we're celebrating freshman English teacher and Academic Team Coach, Ms. Quiñonez! Our students nominated staff who've made a real impact, and Ms. Q's dedication to building strong relationships truly stands out.
It's remarkable that so many older students nominated her, two or three years after having her in class! They highlighted her encouragement to do their best and her constant availability for help.
Thank you, Jasmine, for investing in our students' lives! We appreciate you! 💛 #PurcellHighSchool #StaffSpotlight #BuildingRelationships #GoDragons
This week, we're celebrating freshman English teacher and Academic Team Coach, Ms. Quiñonez! Our students nominated staff who've made a real impact, and Ms. Q's dedication to building strong relationships truly stands out.
It's remarkable that so many older students nominated her, two or three years after having her in class! They highlighted her encouragement to do their best and her constant availability for help.
Thank you, Jasmine, for investing in our students' lives! We appreciate you! 💛 #PurcellHighSchool #StaffSpotlight #BuildingRelationships #GoDragons
PHS Spanish Club's Friendsgiving was a blast last week! 🎉
Students had so much fun connecting and spreading positivity before break! We loved seeing all the thankful messages you wrote. What a great way to show gratitude! 🙏💖
🌟 Thanks for being amazing and making a difference! 🌟
Students had so much fun connecting and spreading positivity before break! We loved seeing all the thankful messages you wrote. What a great way to show gratitude! 🙏💖
🌟 Thanks for being amazing and making a difference! 🌟
📢 DRAGONS! Get ready to spread the warmth! 🧣🧤
PHS STUCO is hosting a Warmth Drive from December 8th - 12th! 🗓️
We're collecting essential items for our younger Dragons' Clothes Closets at the Intermediate & Elementary schools, plus cozy fuzzy socks for the JH Warm Wishes Gifts! 🎁 All donations stay right here with our very own school family. ❤️
Check out the fun Dress Up Days below and let's make a HUGE difference! 👇
🔥 Dress Up Days 🔥
Monday: Christmas Pajamas
Tuesday: Santa Hat Day
Wednesday: Ugly Sweater
Thursday: Santa vs. Elves (Upperclassmen wear Red, Underclassmen wear Green)
Friday: Christmas Spirit Day
Let's go Dragons! 🐉 #PHSWarmthDrive #StuCo #CommunityLove #YoungerDragons
PHS STUCO is hosting a Warmth Drive from December 8th - 12th! 🗓️
We're collecting essential items for our younger Dragons' Clothes Closets at the Intermediate & Elementary schools, plus cozy fuzzy socks for the JH Warm Wishes Gifts! 🎁 All donations stay right here with our very own school family. ❤️
Check out the fun Dress Up Days below and let's make a HUGE difference! 👇
🔥 Dress Up Days 🔥
Monday: Christmas Pajamas
Tuesday: Santa Hat Day
Wednesday: Ugly Sweater
Thursday: Santa vs. Elves (Upperclassmen wear Red, Underclassmen wear Green)
Friday: Christmas Spirit Day
Let's go Dragons! 🐉 #PHSWarmthDrive #StuCo #CommunityLove #YoungerDragons
🦃 Happy Thanksgiving, Purcell High School families! 🧡
Just a friendly reminder: Thanksgiving Break is from Monday, November 24th through Friday, November 28th. School will be closed during this time.
Classes will resume on Monday, December 1st.
Enjoy the time off with family and friends! See you soon! 👋
Just a friendly reminder: Thanksgiving Break is from Monday, November 24th through Friday, November 28th. School will be closed during this time.
Classes will resume on Monday, December 1st.
Enjoy the time off with family and friends! See you soon! 👋
🧪🔬👩🔬 Had an AMAZING time in Mr. Jack McNeely's Physical Science class today, playing with polymers! You won't believe the cool stuff we made!
First up, we created a "polymer worm"! It was so weird and fascinating to watch it form right before our eyes. Definitely not your average earthworm! 🐛
Then, we got our hands (literally!) into making some super stretchy polymer slime! This classic experiment showed us how quickly a liquid can turn into a thick, moldable solid.
Finally, we made some instant polymer snow! Just add water and BAM—it puffs up into fluffy, snowy goodness. It’s like a winter miracle, even in the lab! ❄️
In a nutshell, polymers are just giant chains of molecules (think of them like tiny LEGO blocks linked together), and depending on how you link them up, you get totally different and cool materials! Science is awesome!
First up, we created a "polymer worm"! It was so weird and fascinating to watch it form right before our eyes. Definitely not your average earthworm! 🐛
Then, we got our hands (literally!) into making some super stretchy polymer slime! This classic experiment showed us how quickly a liquid can turn into a thick, moldable solid.
Finally, we made some instant polymer snow! Just add water and BAM—it puffs up into fluffy, snowy goodness. It’s like a winter miracle, even in the lab! ❄️
In a nutshell, polymers are just giant chains of molecules (think of them like tiny LEGO blocks linked together), and depending on how you link them up, you get totally different and cool materials! Science is awesome!
🏀 Staff Spotlight! Let's hear it for Coach Toney Cooper! 📣
We are thrilled to celebrate Coach Cooper, our PHS Girls Basketball Head Coach as this week's Staff Spotlight as we recognize staff members who have been nominated by students! ✨Toney also works as a Lead Program Manager, Residential, for OG&E
In his 4th year leading our girls basketball program, Coach Cooper was nominated by numerous students for making a profound impact on their lives and prioritizing strong relationships. The overwhelming theme? "Coach Cooper helps me see the best in myself."
Thank you, Coach Cooper, for your dedication and commitment to uplifting our students both on and off the court! We appreciate you!
We are thrilled to celebrate Coach Cooper, our PHS Girls Basketball Head Coach as this week's Staff Spotlight as we recognize staff members who have been nominated by students! ✨Toney also works as a Lead Program Manager, Residential, for OG&E
In his 4th year leading our girls basketball program, Coach Cooper was nominated by numerous students for making a profound impact on their lives and prioritizing strong relationships. The overwhelming theme? "Coach Cooper helps me see the best in myself."
Thank you, Coach Cooper, for your dedication and commitment to uplifting our students both on and off the court! We appreciate you!
🎉🍎 Happy National Substitute Teacher Day! 📚🥳
A huge shout out to the absolute heroes who help keep our school running smoothly! Substitute teachers fill such a critical role, and we are so grateful for your hard work and commitment. I know firsthand how vital and often underappreciated this position is. I spent an entire year as a substitute teacher while trying to find my first teaching job many years ago. We appreciate you all!
A special THANK YOU to our amazing Purcell High School regular subs:
Kyle Perry
Patsy Slate
Megan Mitchell
(Also sending thanks to Lee Reimer, Marsha Barger, Geneva Oswalt and April Trumbo - not pictured)
To every substitute teacher everywhere: YOU ROCK! 🌟
Jason Sanders
Principal
Purcell HIgh School
A huge shout out to the absolute heroes who help keep our school running smoothly! Substitute teachers fill such a critical role, and we are so grateful for your hard work and commitment. I know firsthand how vital and often underappreciated this position is. I spent an entire year as a substitute teacher while trying to find my first teaching job many years ago. We appreciate you all!
A special THANK YOU to our amazing Purcell High School regular subs:
Kyle Perry
Patsy Slate
Megan Mitchell
(Also sending thanks to Lee Reimer, Marsha Barger, Geneva Oswalt and April Trumbo - not pictured)
To every substitute teacher everywhere: YOU ROCK! 🌟
Jason Sanders
Principal
Purcell HIgh School
A HUGE thank you to our amazing PHS student aides for delivering Sonic drinks to all our staff this morning!
We are so thankful for our entire PHS Staff and their dedication to student success, especially as we head into a break. A little treat goes a long way!
Go Dragons! 🐉
#PHS #StudentAides #StaffAppreciation #SonicTreats #GoDragons
We are so thankful for our entire PHS Staff and their dedication to student success, especially as we head into a break. A little treat goes a long way!
Go Dragons! 🐉
#PHS #StudentAides #StaffAppreciation #SonicTreats #GoDragons
🎉 Huge Congratulations to Coach Kurt Gray! 🎉
We are incredibly proud to recognize Purcell High School U.S. History teacher and Social Studies Department Chair, Kurt Gray, for receiving the National Citizenship Education Teacher Post Recognition Award from the Norman Veterans of Foreign Wars Post! Kurt is pictured below with Norman VFW Post Commander Brett La Roche and Mark Atterson, Past President, Norman Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution
A Champion for Civics Education
This award is a testament to Coach Gray's unwavering dedication to promoting citizenship education not only in his classroom but throughout our school and community. His teaching goes beyond textbooks, instilling vital civic values and lessons that truly impact his students' lives.
🎓 Preparing Future Citizens
In addition to his regular teaching duties, Coach Gray oversees the administration of the U.S. Citizenship test for all PHS students—a crucial requirement for graduation. His commitment ensures our students are well-prepared to become informed and engaged citizens.
Plus, we all know his history lessons are made even better by his great storytelling!
Way to go, Coach Gray! We are lucky to have you!
#PurcellHighSchool #PHSDragons #TeacherRecognition #CitizenshipEducation #VFW #CoachGray
We are incredibly proud to recognize Purcell High School U.S. History teacher and Social Studies Department Chair, Kurt Gray, for receiving the National Citizenship Education Teacher Post Recognition Award from the Norman Veterans of Foreign Wars Post! Kurt is pictured below with Norman VFW Post Commander Brett La Roche and Mark Atterson, Past President, Norman Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution
A Champion for Civics Education
This award is a testament to Coach Gray's unwavering dedication to promoting citizenship education not only in his classroom but throughout our school and community. His teaching goes beyond textbooks, instilling vital civic values and lessons that truly impact his students' lives.
🎓 Preparing Future Citizens
In addition to his regular teaching duties, Coach Gray oversees the administration of the U.S. Citizenship test for all PHS students—a crucial requirement for graduation. His commitment ensures our students are well-prepared to become informed and engaged citizens.
Plus, we all know his history lessons are made even better by his great storytelling!
Way to go, Coach Gray! We are lucky to have you!
#PurcellHighSchool #PHSDragons #TeacherRecognition #CitizenshipEducation #VFW #CoachGray
Congratulations to PHS Senior Kaden Pliler, nominated for the Oklahoman's student of the week! Please consider voting for Kaden and/or sharing the link below. He is an outstanding young man who has represented his school and community with distinction in so many ways. We are proud of you Kaden!
https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2025/11/17/the-oklahoman-student-of-the-week-poll-november-17/87253363007/
https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2025/11/17/the-oklahoman-student-of-the-week-poll-november-17/87253363007/
📰 PHS Parent Newsletter
Get the latest Dragon news! This edition is packed with:
Safety Updates & Staff/Student Spotlights
Academic Spotlight on Electives
Activity News & Pics from Cheer, Band, Esports, Football, Softball, Basketball, Show Choir, Academic Team, and FFA!
Stay informed! Go Dragons!
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Get the latest Dragon news! This edition is packed with:
Safety Updates & Staff/Student Spotlights
Academic Spotlight on Electives
Activity News & Pics from Cheer, Band, Esports, Football, Softball, Basketball, Show Choir, Academic Team, and FFA!
Stay informed! Go Dragons!
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🔥 PHS Dragons Activity Schedule This Week! 🐉
Get ready for a busy week before break! PLEASE NOTE: School will be CLOSED next week (Nov 24-28) for Thanksgiving Break, resuming on Dec 1st.
This Week's Highlights (Nov 17-21):
MONDAY: 🦃 FFA Friendsgiving & 🎮 Esports Super Smash Showdowns!
TUESDAY: ✍️ Stuco Meeting and Sophomores take the Pre-ACT.
WEDNESDAY: 🤝 Key Club Meeting, Transitions Community Experience, and MATC Soph Interviews!
THURSDAY: ✈️ FCCLA Districts, Spanish Club Meeting, and 🏀 Boys Home Basketball Scrimmage!
Get ready for a busy week before break! PLEASE NOTE: School will be CLOSED next week (Nov 24-28) for Thanksgiving Break, resuming on Dec 1st.
This Week's Highlights (Nov 17-21):
MONDAY: 🦃 FFA Friendsgiving & 🎮 Esports Super Smash Showdowns!
TUESDAY: ✍️ Stuco Meeting and Sophomores take the Pre-ACT.
WEDNESDAY: 🤝 Key Club Meeting, Transitions Community Experience, and MATC Soph Interviews!
THURSDAY: ✈️ FCCLA Districts, Spanish Club Meeting, and 🏀 Boys Home Basketball Scrimmage!
🎮 Dragon Esports Recap! 🐉
Last week was full of fierce action in Super Smash Bros.!
🔥 Purcell Smash Red (Fatima Diaz, Angel Gonzalez, and Aden Gaddis) dominated, defeating the Bethany Bronchos with a 7-2 victory!
Purcell Smash White (Braeden Reeves, Gavin Woods, and Ezra Stell) put up a strong fight but ultimately fell to the Sapulpa Chieftains JV, 7-4.
Great job to all our Esports players on a competitive week, and huge congrats to Coach Kyle Perry! 💥
Last week was full of fierce action in Super Smash Bros.!
🔥 Purcell Smash Red (Fatima Diaz, Angel Gonzalez, and Aden Gaddis) dominated, defeating the Bethany Bronchos with a 7-2 victory!
Purcell Smash White (Braeden Reeves, Gavin Woods, and Ezra Stell) put up a strong fight but ultimately fell to the Sapulpa Chieftains JV, 7-4.
Great job to all our Esports players on a competitive week, and huge congrats to Coach Kyle Perry! 💥
🏆 Academic Team Finishes Runner-Up @ Regionals - Qualifies for Area !
PHS Academic Team excelled at Regionals yesterday, winning their first four matches and finishing as Regional Runner-ups! 🥈
This performance qualifies the team for the OSSAA Area Tournament on January 17th, with a chance to advance to State!
Outstanding work students, and congratulations to Coach Jasmine Quinonez! 🎉🧠
#PHSAcademics #RegionalRunnerUp #RoadtoState#GoDragons
PHS Academic Team excelled at Regionals yesterday, winning their first four matches and finishing as Regional Runner-ups! 🥈
This performance qualifies the team for the OSSAA Area Tournament on January 17th, with a chance to advance to State!
Outstanding work students, and congratulations to Coach Jasmine Quinonez! 🎉🧠
#PHSAcademics #RegionalRunnerUp #RoadtoState#GoDragons
🎶 PHS Band earns honors! 🥁
Last week, our talented students auditioned for the SWOBDA Honor Band, competing against 1,200 musicians!
Huge congrats to those who earned a spot in the Honor Band:
Asa Bryne (Jr.)
Kenna Lee (Jr.)
Emma Schlotthauer (Soph.)
Nora O’Donnell (Fr.)
They'll be headed to Weatherford for a clinic and concert in late February! We are incredibly proud of all the hard work and dedication shown by every student who auditioned! 🌟👏
#PHSBand #HonorBand #MusicEducation
Last week, our talented students auditioned for the SWOBDA Honor Band, competing against 1,200 musicians!
Huge congrats to those who earned a spot in the Honor Band:
Asa Bryne (Jr.)
Kenna Lee (Jr.)
Emma Schlotthauer (Soph.)
Nora O’Donnell (Fr.)
They'll be headed to Weatherford for a clinic and concert in late February! We are incredibly proud of all the hard work and dedication shown by every student who auditioned! 🌟👏
#PHSBand #HonorBand #MusicEducation
🥗 Culinary Dragons are Cooking! 🧑🍳
Our PHS Culinary Basics students, led by teacher and Electives Dept. Chair, Stefanie Renfro, had an amazing week! They mastered the art of salad dressings in a hands-on lab, learning the difference between broken and emulsified vinaigrettes for perfect custom and healthy salads! 🧪
Plus, they provided delicious chili and tortilla soup for our Veterans Day Luncheon!
We love seeing our students build valuable life skills through engaging, hands-on learning! Great job, Dragons!
#PHSFACS #DragonCulinary #LifeSkills #CareerTech #HandsOnLearning
Our PHS Culinary Basics students, led by teacher and Electives Dept. Chair, Stefanie Renfro, had an amazing week! They mastered the art of salad dressings in a hands-on lab, learning the difference between broken and emulsified vinaigrettes for perfect custom and healthy salads! 🧪
Plus, they provided delicious chili and tortilla soup for our Veterans Day Luncheon!
We love seeing our students build valuable life skills through engaging, hands-on learning! Great job, Dragons!
#PHSFACS #DragonCulinary #LifeSkills #CareerTech #HandsOnLearning
🎤 Dragons Sharing Success! 🐉
PHS Teacher & Transitions Coordinator, Jenny Allen-Price, and several members of our student start-up business, Dragon Brew, presented at the Oklahoma Transitions Institute at the Tulsa Technology Center this week!
We are extremely proud of PHS students Lexie Ross, Christina King, and Collin Wilbur who shared their valuable experiences working in our Transitions program.
Thank you, Jenny and our amazing students, for promoting the powerful impact of service learning in schools! You are inspiring others! ✨👏
#PHSTransitions #DragonBrew #ServiceLearning #OKTransitions #StudentSuccess
PHS Teacher & Transitions Coordinator, Jenny Allen-Price, and several members of our student start-up business, Dragon Brew, presented at the Oklahoma Transitions Institute at the Tulsa Technology Center this week!
We are extremely proud of PHS students Lexie Ross, Christina King, and Collin Wilbur who shared their valuable experiences working in our Transitions program.
Thank you, Jenny and our amazing students, for promoting the powerful impact of service learning in schools! You are inspiring others! ✨👏
#PHSTransitions #DragonBrew #ServiceLearning #OKTransitions #StudentSuccess
⭐ Dragon Brew Employee of the Month! ⭐
Huge congrats to Brayden Scott! 🎉 Brayden was nominated by his team leaders for his strong work ethic and for consistently going above and beyond. We appreciate you!
Great job, Brayden! ☕🐉
Huge congrats to Brayden Scott! 🎉 Brayden was nominated by his team leaders for his strong work ethic and for consistently going above and beyond. We appreciate you!
Great job, Brayden! ☕🐉
🌟 PHS Staff Spotlight: Ethan Scott🌟
This week, we're shining a light on a staff member nominated by a student for making a huge difference!
This week's featured staff member is PHS Teacher and Coach, Ethan Scott! Ethan currently teachers Biology 2 and Forensics and coaches football, basketball, and track.
A student nominated him for "always making class fun and energetic and learning fun." Another student said "Coach Scott has impacted me in such a positive way. Since I joined football he's been the one who has always pushed me the hardest, which at times I hated, but looking back on it, made me stronger and shaped me into who I am today."
Thank you Coach Scott, for prioritizing strong relationships with students! Go Dragons! 🐉
This week, we're shining a light on a staff member nominated by a student for making a huge difference!
This week's featured staff member is PHS Teacher and Coach, Ethan Scott! Ethan currently teachers Biology 2 and Forensics and coaches football, basketball, and track.
A student nominated him for "always making class fun and energetic and learning fun." Another student said "Coach Scott has impacted me in such a positive way. Since I joined football he's been the one who has always pushed me the hardest, which at times I hated, but looking back on it, made me stronger and shaped me into who I am today."
Thank you Coach Scott, for prioritizing strong relationships with students! Go Dragons! 🐉
