Purcell High School

Purcell High School students share their experience with attending Ryla last summer, which the Purcell Rotary Club sponsors. Seniors Kate Ginn, Hannah Whitaker, Paisley Knowles, Ellie Feroli, and Devan Martin are pictured below RYLA stands for Rotary Youth Leadership Awards, a phenomenal program by Rotary International designed to empower young leaders. Through RYLA, participants engage in activities that build communication and problem-solving skills, discover strategies for becoming a dynamic leader in their school or community, and network with like-minded peers and inspiring mentors.

Purcell High School Academic Team was in action yesterday. They continue to prepare for upcoming playoffs and are having a great season. #phsdragons

Congratulations PHS Senior Hannah Whitaker: She was named the Oklahoman's Student of the Week!! Thank you to everyone who voted for Hannah. She is an exceptional leader and tremendous role model for our younger students. We are proud of you Hannah! Hannah is the daughter of Stephanie & CJ Whitaker. #phsdragons https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2024/09/16/student-of-the-week-the-oklahoman-vote/75132767007/

PHS Cheer will be selling Homecoming ribbons & buttons next week. Homecoming is next Friday, 9/27. Homecoming Parade - 1:30 PM Homecoming - 6:20 PM Purcell vs. Plainview - 7:00 PM

Gameday for our Lady Dragons and JH Dragons tonight! HS softball is heading to Dickson and JH softball will be hosting the Lindsay Leopardettes. Both teams starting at 5:00 pm with varsity, JV following. Dragons are heading down to Sulphur with 7th grade starting at 6:00pm . Good Luck and Go Dragons!!!

On Tuesday, the Purcell Cross Country team traveled to Sulphur. Jayden Polk won the race. Tripp Eck finished 10th. Other top runners were Cameron Coulter and Kori Doyal. The team travels to Edmond Santa Fe this Saturday. Girls start at 1:30 and Boys start at 2:00. Go Dragons!

Only 2 days left to register for next national ACT exam before you have to pay late fees. Click on link to register. https://my.act.org/

The City of Purcell is a finalist for a makeover of the city tennis courts at the Purcell Multi-Purpose Center. If the City of Purcell wins, they will win a grand prize of $100,000 to upgrade the tennis courts. YOU can help the City of Purcell, and our High School Tennis Team by voting! Please see the attached QR Code or go to www.bobcat.com/parkmakeover to vote. You can vote once per day.

Vote for Hannah Whitaker! She was leading last time I checked. Voting ends at noon today. https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2024/09/16/student-of-the-week-the-oklahoman-vote/75132767007/

Our Aviation 2 students recently began operating their commercial grade drones that were purchased as a result of a generous grant from the Purcell Public Schools Foundation. It was very convenient to request needed aerial photos from our own students. As part of our Aviation program, students are working towards obtaining a commercial drone license before they leave high school. The drone industry is rapidly expanding, with applications in various fields such as agriculture, construction, photography, delivery, and search and rescue. As the technology continues to advance, the need for skilled drone operators is expected to grow.   Additionally, Oklahoma's aeronautic industry is growing fast! These are potentially high paying jobs that students can access straight from high school. Aviation 2 students Greyson Lester and Daniel Sprague provided the aerial photos. Purcell High School aviation instructors are Jack McNeely and Corryn Breidinger

Purcell Junior High Football will travel to Sulphur tonight. 7th Grade will begin at 6 PM, with a combined 8th/9th grade to follow! #GoDragons

The Dragon Pride Marching Band kicks off marching season this Saturday at the Moore Outdoor Music Festival. Go Band!! #phsdragons

Last day to order HOCO t-shirts. You don't want to miss out on the 90's celebration next week! Click here to order before it's too late. https://thedistrictdesigns.com/collections/phshoco24

2024-25 Purcell High School Freshman Student Council Officers (freshmen officers are elected after beginning of school year) #phsdragons

It was a great weekend for our FFA program at the OK State Fair! Proud of these students and sponsor Erica Keen for their hard work and dedication. #phsdragons

PHS Lil Cheer camp is coming next month. See flyer below. Email PHS Cheer coach Grant Gish with questions: gishg@purcellps.org #phsdragons

GAMEDAY / SENIOR NIGHT for the Lady Dragons tonight. The first pitch is at 5:00 pm for both teams. JH is heading down to Ada, while the HS hosts the Lady Cougars for their final home game of the regular season. We will honor our 5 Seniors after the varsity game. Go Dragons

PHS Softball Honors! Senior Night tonight after first game at 5PM #phsdragons

Thank you to our IT Professionals who keep us connected at PHS. We appreciate you guys! #phsdragons

PHS Homecoming Week is next week. The homecoming parade returns to the traditional downtown route. Parade route is linked below as well as high school dress up days. 2024 Purcell Homecoming Grand Marshal: Jackie Suchy 2024 Purcell High School Homecoming Court: Senior Queen Candidates Haven Buchanan Jaci Deaton Kenna Esparza Senior King Candidates Landry Bacon Noel Chavez Christian Kirk Boston Knowles Devan Martin Bodie Meyer Junior Attendant Ellie Reed Sophomore Candidate Halle Buchanan Freshman Candidate Justus Fulbright Crown Bearer: Nick Smith Flower Girl: Mayer Stone