One of the many challenges facing public schools is the ongoing teacher shortage. Attracting and keeping talented educators is critical to our success. I was fortunate to hire Sam Resendiz (Dragon Alum '18) two years ago. Read below to learn more about Sam.
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Purcell Dragon Esports is back and started strong with a 3-0 victory!
LJ fell in the first round but came back to win the next two rounds to win his match.
Aidan and Rafael swept all of their rounds to give us the win!
FYI: OSSAA offers a Fall and Spring Season
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We continue to highlight the positive work of staff members. The interpersonal skills teenagers learn through building productive relationships with adults are crucial to future success. These skills are just as important as a strong G.P.A. Great work Ray Samford! #phsdragons
Big week ahead for PHS: Girls Basketball @ Area in Okmulgee, Baseball season opener, Tennis begins, Band Solo/Ensemble Districts, TSA Regionals, Choir Concert. Please come support our Dragons! #phsdragons
Looking for a preview of Dragon Baseball?? You will not get a better chance than tomorrow. They continue to prep for season opener and scrimmage Sulphur with beautiful weather forecast.
When: Mon 4:30
Where: PHS
Weather: 83 and Sunny
Photo Cred: Stephanie Knowles
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The Purcell FFA Bonus Auction, along with Veterans Day and of course Graduation, ranks amongst my favorite PHS events. It's such a special night recognizing the hard work of our FFA students. A special thanks to parents, community, and business supporters! #phsdragons
Congratulations Ximena Gutierrez and the Lady Dragons Soccer Team. What a special moment. Ximena scored against the Madill Wildcats today. The Lady Dragons did not get their first win today but it's amazing how much this first year program has already improved!! #phsdragons
Dragon History!!!! PHS Dragons defeat McCloud 4-1 @ the Noble Icebreaker Festival to earn the FIRST WIN IN PROGRAM HISTORY! Congratulations to all players and managers who made this special moment possible. A special thanks to Coach Diego De Leon. #phsdragons
Our Lady Dragons are in the Regional Championship tonight vs the Bethany Lady Bronchos! Tip-off is at 6:00 pm at Bethany High School! Tickets are $8.35 on GoFan or $10 at the gate. The game will be live via HUDL. Scan QR codes for tickets and live stream! GO DRAGONS!
PHS students Bridgette Giron, Vanessa Montoya, Madison Jarvis, Shaylee Scott, Jayden Polk, Preston Kane, Cooper Selman, and Daxon Moss attended Miracle Mindset @ OU today along with PHS Counselor Melissa Feroli. This is an early outreach college access program through OU. PHS alums and current OU students Mercer Martin '23 and Angela Resendiz '20 helped facilitate the events. The students had a blast and got an early glimpse of the college world! #phsdragons
Tomorrow, our soccer teams travel to Noble for the Ice Breaker Scrimmage Festival. Our girls start at 8AM with our boys starting their first scrimmage of the day at 8:50 AM. Attached is the full scrimmage schedule along with the parking map for Noble.
Also attached is the updated soccer schedule for the year. There are a few changes, so please make sure you take a look at it!
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Regionals Day 2: Our Dragons head to Bethany High School to face the Bethany Bronchos today at 2:30! Can purchase a ticket for $8.35 on GoFan or $10 at the gate. All games will be streamed live via NFHS! GO DRAGONS!
Day 1 of Regionals and the final games of the season in Reimer. Session 1: Dragons tip off at 2:30 vs Harding FA. Session 2: Lady Dragons tip off at 6:00 vs Newcastle. Must purchase a ticket per session, $8.35 GoFan or $10 at the gate. All games will be streamed live via NFHS!
Students competed at the District Choir competition today. There were 4 superior scores and 2 excellent. Noria Stell, Rose Allen, Genesis Guerra, and Tallon Jones qualified for State! Thank you Cindy Donaldson, PHS Vocal Music Director. Thanks to Candy Tuck for sponsoring!
Teacher Tribute: Michael O'Neal; PHS Trigonometry & Calculus Teacher.
It's easy to find negative news about education & teachers these days. But the real truth is that everyday great classroom teachers are making a difference through their hard work and expertise. #phsdragons
Tomorrow is opening day of basketball regionals. Games start at 1 PM, with our Dragons playing at 2:30, and our Lady Dragons playing at 6. The gym will be emptied after the 2:30 game and you must purchase a new ticket for session 2 of the night. All games will be streamed via NFHS Network. Go Dragons!
Our soccer teams came up short last night at CCS. However I'm incredibly proud of our players, managers, and coaches for their success starting these programs. Thanks to our parents and fans for your support! Our crowds have been amazing. #phsdragons.
photo credit: Photos by Kay
Purcell JH & HS Archery teams qualified for the Grand State Competition which begins tomorrow (Wed- 2/21) at the Tulsa Fairgrounds. Best of luck to both teams!
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Purcell FFA had an amazing Livestock Local Show this past weekend. We are proud of all of our students and appreciate their opportunity to showcase their hard work. We also would like to thank our parent volunteers for their support!
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Parent Newsletter this week includes Attendance & Safety reports, Counseling info including scholarship updates, Girls district champs, Historic Soccer opener, Baseball, and much more! See the week ahead for activities in graphic below. #phsdragons
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