On this last day of 2023 we would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year!
Students return to school Thursday 1/4.
Staff returns on Wednesday 1/3.
Remember we have varsity/JV basketball games Tues 1/2 @ Bridge Creek beginning @ 4:00PM
PHS Cheer & PHS Dragon Pride Marching Band recently marched in Purcell's Annual Downtown Christmas Parade. Thank you cheer, band members, and sponsors for helping promote community spirit! #phsdragons
Lady Dragons defeated Comanche 49-25 to finish 6-0 at the break and ranked #12 in class 4A. The Dragons beat Comanche 66-29 to move to 3-3. Teams will return to action 1/2 @ Bridge Creek. Both teams will compete @ Verdigris Tournament later that week. Brackets posted below.
Post-Season honors for Dragon Football!!
Purcell Dragon District Football Awards:
Players of the Year:
Ryker Fink
Noah Gracey
Brody Holder
1st Team All District:
Derek Cravens
Carter Goldston
Colt Taylor
Tavian Engert
Noah Mason
Nathen Tekaat
Honorable Mention All District:
Jett Tyler
Payton Rivera
Coach of the Year:
Aaron Dillard
CORRECTION!
There will be no girls JV game tonight. Boys JV starts at 5. Varsity girls will start at 6:30 with varsity boys following the girls game. Go Dragons!
Last night we got to pass out two blue All State Jackets! Savanna Edwards was awarded the blue after her four years of work on the softball field. Jayden was awarded his jacket for a top 10 finish in this years state cross country meet. Congratulations to both of you on your accomplishment of earning your All State Jacket!
Last night, we celebrated our two student athletes of the Month, Mackenzie McKay and Jayden Polk. Mackenzie is a member of the softball team, and Jayden is a member of cross country, basketball, and track. Congratulations to both Mackenzie and Jayden.
PHS Staff of the Month: Amber Findley. Amber teaches senior English, is our senior sponsor, and is our Internship coordinator. She is pictured with two of her current seniors. Read a tribute from one of her colleagues:
Findley is a great example of Dragons First. She makes not only students, but colleagues, feel as though they have a voice, and gives them a chance to be heard and considered. She is a great advocate for staff and students alike, and is one of the most honest and open people I have had the opportunity to work with. She is an awesome leader and educator.
Yesterday Spanish Club Officers delivered coats to Purcell Elementary and Intermediate schools for our Little Dragons! Spanish Club and sponsor Mayra Munoz work hard throughout the year raising money which they use to support needy causes throughout the community. You would be surprised how many different areas they have impacted. I'm very proud of this group.
Last night, we had our home opener for our varsity basketball teams. Girls beat the panthers 61-37 with a great team effort. The boys fell just short 42-40, in a very tough, physical game. Next game is Friday December 15th. It will be home vs Comanche. There will be no girls JV game. Boys JV will start at 5. Girls varsity at 6 and boys following the girls game.
Erica Keen's wildlife management class conducted their first qualifying round for State Competition yesterday. Archery programs promote physical fitness, concentration, hand-eye coordination, stress management and helps encourage students to enjoy and appreciate the outdoors!
GAMEDAY: Dragons and Lady Dragons HOME opener tonight against the Pauls Valley Panthers! JV games start at 4:30. Varsity games start at 6:30 with the Lady Dragons, Dragons will follow. Students are FREE and must present a ticket at the gate. Games streamed via NFHS. GO DRAGONS!
One of the great many values FFA and Ag programs instill in students are the values of service and leadership. Purcell FFA had the opportunity to serve with friends from the Lexington FFA at the first annual Toy Stampede hosted by First United Bank. Great work FFA! #phsdragons
Well deserved honor for our own Aaron Dillard. We appreciate the hard work and dedication of Aaron and his entire staff! Go Dragons!
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Great job PHS Leadership students and teacher Amy Stone for helping this week with Operation Christmas. We appreciate every opportunity for our students to experience the power and impact of volunteering in your community.
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FREE STUDENT TICKETS! The Dragon Fire Booster Club is sponsoring student admission for the HOME opener of Dragon Basketball tomorrow, 12/12! 9th-12th students see Mrs. Cara to receive a ticket that will used for free admission tomorrow night. THANK YOU, DRAGON FIRE BOOSTER CLUB!
Last newsletter of the 1st Semester. Semester Test info, MAP testing update, news from classrooms, winter sports, winter concerts and more! Go Dragons!
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PHS Band performed a wonderful Winter Concert this afternoon under the direction of David Hilger and Jacob Willing. Thank you for the holiday cheer! We appreciated the great turnout by parents and family members. #phsdragons
Purcell Vocal Music & Choir programs, including students from the high school, junior high and intermediate, helped spread holiday cheer yesterday with their Carols and Coffee With Community. Great job Choir students and Cindy Donaldson!
Both of our varsity basketball teams finished the Madill Winter Classic tonight. The boys won tonight 52-51 and finished 3rd in the tournament. Our girls won tonight 61-37 and are the tournament champions. We are proud of the work you put in this weekend!! Go Dragons!
