Headline: 🌟 Next Up: Junior Superintendent’s Honor Roll!
We are now celebrating our Purcell HIgh School Junior scholars! Congratulations to those named to the Superintendent’s Honor Roll for the first semester. 🎓✨
To earn this spot, these students maintained a GPA of 4.0 or greater with no grade lower than a B. Your commitment to excellence is inspiring—keep leading the way, Dragons! 🐉
📬 Reminder: You can find the complete list of all honor rolls in the PHS Parent Newsletter coming out this weekend.
#PHSPride #JuniorYear #AcademicExcellence #PurcellDragons
Headline: 🎓 Celebrating Senior Excellence!
We are kicking off our first semester honor roll recognitions by highlighting our Senior Superintendent’s Honor Roll recipients! 🌟
To achieve this honor, these scholars maintained a GPA of 4.0 or greater with no grade lower than a B. We are incredibly proud of your hard work and dedication, Dragons! 🐉
📬 Note: The full list of all honor rolls will be featured in the PHS Parent Newsletter this weekend.
#PHSPride #DragonExcellence #ClassOf2026 #HonorRoll
We are kicking off our first semester honor roll recognitions by highlighting our Senior Superintendent’s Honor Roll recipients! 🌟
To achieve this honor, these scholars maintained a GPA of 4.0 or greater with no grade lower than a B. We are incredibly proud of your hard work and dedication, Dragons! 🐉
📬 Note: The full list of all honor rolls will be featured in the PHS Parent Newsletter this weekend.
#PHSPride #DragonExcellence #ClassOf2026 #HonorRoll
🏀 CONFERENCE GAME DAY! 🐉🏀
The Purcell Dragons are on the road tonight to take on the Pauls Valley Panthers in an exciting conference matchup! Pack the stands in Pauls Valley and help us cheer our teams to victory!
⏰ GAME TIMES
🏀 Varsity Lady Dragons: 6:30 PM
🔥 Varsity Dragons (Boys): 8:00 PM
📺 CAN'T MAKE THE TRIP?
Don't miss a second of the action! Pauls Valley will be live-streaming the games tonight at the link below:
Watch Live: PV Live Stream
Let’s go, Dragons! 🐲💪
The Central Area Livestock Show is coming to the McClain County Exposition Center! 🐄🐖🐑🐐
🗓️ When: January 21–24 📍 Where: McClain County Expo Center
Come out and support! 🏆🎗️✨
#LivestockShow #CentralArea #SupportOurYouth #McClainCounty
🗓️ When: January 21–24 📍 Where: McClain County Expo Center
Come out and support! 🏆🎗️✨
#LivestockShow #CentralArea #SupportOurYouth #McClainCounty
🥔 Load up for a cause!
Join the Purcell AG Booster Club for a Baked Potato & Pulled Pork Dinner during the home basketball game vs. Lindsay! Come hungry—the menu looks delicious and every bite supports our amazing Purcell FFA program. 🐲✨
📅 Date: Tuesday, January 20th 🏀 Location: Purcell Home Game (vs. Lindsay) 🥔 The Main Event: Loaded Baked Potato Dinner
Don't miss out on a great meal and a chance to cheer on our Dragons! See you there! 🏀❤️
#PurcellFFA #DragonPride l #BakedPotatoDinner
Join the Purcell AG Booster Club for a Baked Potato & Pulled Pork Dinner during the home basketball game vs. Lindsay! Come hungry—the menu looks delicious and every bite supports our amazing Purcell FFA program. 🐲✨
📅 Date: Tuesday, January 20th 🏀 Location: Purcell Home Game (vs. Lindsay) 🥔 The Main Event: Loaded Baked Potato Dinner
Don't miss out on a great meal and a chance to cheer on our Dragons! See you there! 🏀❤️
#PurcellFFA #DragonPride l #BakedPotatoDinner
The Heart of Oklahoma Basketball Tournament will be January 22nd-24th. Come out and support your Dragons next Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. All games of the tournament will be streamed via NFHS Network. Go Dragons!
✨ PROM 2026 THEME REVEAL ✨
Get ready to samba the night away! 💃🕺
The Purcell High School Junior Class is excited to announce this year’s prom theme…
🎭🌟 A Night in Rio 🌟🎭
Step into the rhythm of Rio with bold colors, lively music, and nonstop celebration. It’s going to be an unforgettable night full of energy, dancing, and unforgettable memories.
📅 April 4, 2026
📍 The Grand Canadian | Purcell, OK
Get ready to samba the night away! 💃🕺
The Purcell High School Junior Class is excited to announce this year’s prom theme…
🎭🌟 A Night in Rio 🌟🎭
Step into the rhythm of Rio with bold colors, lively music, and nonstop celebration. It’s going to be an unforgettable night full of energy, dancing, and unforgettable memories.
📅 April 4, 2026
📍 The Grand Canadian | Purcell, OK
Huge congrats to Senior PHS Girls Basketball Captain Lili Del Toro! 🏀
Lili earned her spot on the East Central Classic All-Tournament Team after a strong performance on both ends of the floor. We are so proud of Lili! 🏆👏
#LiliDelToro #AllTournament #TeamCaptain
Lili earned her spot on the East Central Classic All-Tournament Team after a strong performance on both ends of the floor. We are so proud of Lili! 🏆👏
#LiliDelToro #AllTournament #TeamCaptain
Big congratulations to Daniel Sprague, one of our January Students of the Month!
The son of Rachel Huey and Dustin Nelson, Daniel is a standout senior who has spent the last two years at Mid-America Technology Center training as a CNA and EMT. A member of the National Technical Honors Society, he has also represented the school at the state level in CPR through HOSA.
Daniel is a true trailblazer at Purcell High School. He will be among the first students to earn a Commercial Drone License before graduation! Following his favorite class, Aviation with Jack McNeely, he plans to use his drone operator license (obtained as part of this program) and EMT certification to assist local Emergency Management with search and rescue operations.
We are incredibly proud of your hard work and your commitment to serving our community, Daniel! 🎓
The son of Rachel Huey and Dustin Nelson, Daniel is a standout senior who has spent the last two years at Mid-America Technology Center training as a CNA and EMT. A member of the National Technical Honors Society, he has also represented the school at the state level in CPR through HOSA.
Daniel is a true trailblazer at Purcell High School. He will be among the first students to earn a Commercial Drone License before graduation! Following his favorite class, Aviation with Jack McNeely, he plans to use his drone operator license (obtained as part of this program) and EMT certification to assist local Emergency Management with search and rescue operations.
We are incredibly proud of your hard work and your commitment to serving our community, Daniel! 🎓
January means Powerlifting Season begins! Here is the 2026 JH and HS meet schedule! Can't wait to see all the great things that our lifters accomplish! #GoDragons
🏀 HOMECOMING 2026: THIS SATURDAY! 👑
Get ready to show your school spirit! Join us this Saturday, January 17, at the Reimer Center as we take on Heritage Hall and crown our 2026 Homecoming Royalty. We are proud to announce this year’s candidates and junior royalty:
👑 Queen Candidates
Isabella Walker
Kaylin Vazquez
Liliana Del Toro
Emma Renfro
🤴 King Candidates
Alexis Rojo
Canaan Colburn
Ryder Ward
Jaime Resendiz Jr.
Owen Milner
Maddox Ward
Deaken Dobbins
Kyler Rangel
✨ Junior Royalty
Crown Bearer: Samuel Colburn (4th Grade, Mrs. Davis’s class – little brother of King candidate Canaan Colburn!)
Flower Girl: Crue Tompkins (1st Grade, Mrs. Stubblefield’s class – daughter of Boys’ Assistant Coach Jason Tompkins!)
🗓️ Saturday Schedule
Come early and stay late to cheer on our teams!
3:00 PM JV Boys vs. Heritage Hall
4:00 PM JV Girls vs. Heritage Hall
5:00 PM👑 Homecoming Coronation
5:30 PM Varsity Boys vs. Heritage Hall
7:00 PM Varsity Girls vs. Heritage Hall
Get ready to show your school spirit! Join us this Saturday, January 17, at the Reimer Center as we take on Heritage Hall and crown our 2026 Homecoming Royalty. We are proud to announce this year’s candidates and junior royalty:
👑 Queen Candidates
Isabella Walker
Kaylin Vazquez
Liliana Del Toro
Emma Renfro
🤴 King Candidates
Alexis Rojo
Canaan Colburn
Ryder Ward
Jaime Resendiz Jr.
Owen Milner
Maddox Ward
Deaken Dobbins
Kyler Rangel
✨ Junior Royalty
Crown Bearer: Samuel Colburn (4th Grade, Mrs. Davis’s class – little brother of King candidate Canaan Colburn!)
Flower Girl: Crue Tompkins (1st Grade, Mrs. Stubblefield’s class – daughter of Boys’ Assistant Coach Jason Tompkins!)
🗓️ Saturday Schedule
Come early and stay late to cheer on our teams!
3:00 PM JV Boys vs. Heritage Hall
4:00 PM JV Girls vs. Heritage Hall
5:00 PM👑 Homecoming Coronation
5:30 PM Varsity Boys vs. Heritage Hall
7:00 PM Varsity Girls vs. Heritage Hall
🏀 DRAGONS WIN! 🔴⚪️🐉
Huge congratulations to our PHS Boys Basketball team for their 49-36 victory over Durant tonight! The Dragons take home 3rd Place at the East Central Classic at Ada High School! 🏆👏
We are so proud of the hard work and heart shown by our players, coaches, and managers throughout the tournament.
🌟 Special Shoutout: Congratulations to Junior Kyeston Martin for being named to the All-Tournament Team! Way to represent Purcell! 🏀🔥
📣 A thank you to the PHS Cheerleaders and to all the Dragon Fans who traveled to Ada to cheer us on. ❤️🤍
🗓️ WHAT'S NEXT?
Both Girls and Boys Varsity and JV teams are back in action this week:
📍 Where: Pauls Valley 📅 When: Tuesday Night beginning at 4:30
Go Dragons! 🐉🔴⚪️
#PurcellDragons #PHSBasketball #DragonPride #EastCentralClassic
Huge congratulations to our PHS Boys Basketball team for their 49-36 victory over Durant tonight! The Dragons take home 3rd Place at the East Central Classic at Ada High School! 🏆👏
We are so proud of the hard work and heart shown by our players, coaches, and managers throughout the tournament.
🌟 Special Shoutout: Congratulations to Junior Kyeston Martin for being named to the All-Tournament Team! Way to represent Purcell! 🏀🔥
📣 A thank you to the PHS Cheerleaders and to all the Dragon Fans who traveled to Ada to cheer us on. ❤️🤍
🗓️ WHAT'S NEXT?
Both Girls and Boys Varsity and JV teams are back in action this week:
📍 Where: Pauls Valley 📅 When: Tuesday Night beginning at 4:30
Go Dragons! 🐉🔴⚪️
#PurcellDragons #PHSBasketball #DragonPride #EastCentralClassic
It’s a massive week for the Dragons! 🐲🔴⚪️ Pack your schedule and show that school spirit as we head into a busy week of meetings, games, and Homecoming!
Monday, Jan 12
🤝 Youth Coalition Meeting
🏫 School Board Meeting | 6 PM @ Admin Building
🏀 9th Basketball vs. Bridge Creek (boys home)
Tuesday, Jan 13
🗳️ STUCO Meeting
🏀 JV & Varsity Basketball @ Pauls Valley
Wednesday, Jan 14
🗞️ PHS Transitions @ Community Experience (with Purcell Register)
Thursday, Jan 15
🎓 Seniors: Kirk Rushing visit
💃 Meetings: Prom Committee & Spanish Club Officers
🏀 9th Basketball vs. Lindsay (girls home)
Friday, Jan 16
🏀 JV & Varsity Basketball @ Chickasha
Saturday, Jan 17 — BIG DAY!
🧠 Academic Team @ Area Tournament (Plainview)
🏀 JV & Varsity Basketball vs. Heritage Hall | 3 PM @ Reimer Center
👑 Homecoming Coronation | 5 PM @ Reimer Center
Monday, Jan 12
🤝 Youth Coalition Meeting
🏫 School Board Meeting | 6 PM @ Admin Building
🏀 9th Basketball vs. Bridge Creek (boys home)
Tuesday, Jan 13
🗳️ STUCO Meeting
🏀 JV & Varsity Basketball @ Pauls Valley
Wednesday, Jan 14
🗞️ PHS Transitions @ Community Experience (with Purcell Register)
Thursday, Jan 15
🎓 Seniors: Kirk Rushing visit
💃 Meetings: Prom Committee & Spanish Club Officers
🏀 9th Basketball vs. Lindsay (girls home)
Friday, Jan 16
🏀 JV & Varsity Basketball @ Chickasha
Saturday, Jan 17 — BIG DAY!
🧠 Academic Team @ Area Tournament (Plainview)
🏀 JV & Varsity Basketball vs. Heritage Hall | 3 PM @ Reimer Center
👑 Homecoming Coronation | 5 PM @ Reimer Center
🏆 ECOC TOURNAMENT UPDATE: DAY 2 🐉🏀
It was another day of hard-fought basketball at Ada High School for the East Central Oklahoma Classic! Here are today’s results and the schedule for the final day of the tournament:
Lady Dragons Victory! 🏀
The Lady Dragons bounced back today, defeating Mustang JV 44-32! With that win, they have earned a spot in the trophy round.
🏆 Consolation Championship: Tomorrow @ 1:00 PM
Dragons Update 🔥
The Dragons left it all on the court this evening in a defensive battle against North Rock Creek. Despite a very tough-fought game, they fell short with a final score of 46-38.
🥉 Third Place Game: Tomorrow @ 5:30 PM
Let's head back to Ada tomorrow and help both teams bring home some hardware! Finish strong, Dragons! 🐲💪
It was another day of hard-fought basketball at Ada High School for the East Central Oklahoma Classic! Here are today’s results and the schedule for the final day of the tournament:
Lady Dragons Victory! 🏀
The Lady Dragons bounced back today, defeating Mustang JV 44-32! With that win, they have earned a spot in the trophy round.
🏆 Consolation Championship: Tomorrow @ 1:00 PM
Dragons Update 🔥
The Dragons left it all on the court this evening in a defensive battle against North Rock Creek. Despite a very tough-fought game, they fell short with a final score of 46-38.
🥉 Third Place Game: Tomorrow @ 5:30 PM
Let's head back to Ada tomorrow and help both teams bring home some hardware! Finish strong, Dragons! 🐲💪
Headline: 🌟 PHS STUDENT OF THE MONTH: GAVIN WOODS 🌟
Join us in celebrating our January Student of the Month, Gavin Woods! 🐉✨
Each month, the PHS staff selects two students who go above and beyond to embody our school’s mission and vision. Gavin’s positive influence on our school culture make him a standout choice for this honor!
A few highlights about Gavin:
🎮 Esports Star: Gavin is a key member of the Dragon Esports Team, dominating on the Dragon Smash Bros White Team!
📚 Academic Achievement: He is a member of the Principal’s Honor Roll.
🧪 Favorite Classes: He enjoys Chemistry with teacher Jack McNeely and hitting the lab in Esports with Coach Kyle Perry.
Gavin is the son of Jennifer Wiley and Johnathan Wiley Sr. As he prepares to graduate this spring, he has his sights set on a creative future—he plans to study to become an animator! 🎨
We are so proud of you, Gavin! Thank you for the positive energy you bring to our halls every single day. Way to go! 🐉🔥
#PurcellHighSchool #DragonPride #StudentOfTheMonth #Esports #ClassOf2026
Join us in celebrating our January Student of the Month, Gavin Woods! 🐉✨
Each month, the PHS staff selects two students who go above and beyond to embody our school’s mission and vision. Gavin’s positive influence on our school culture make him a standout choice for this honor!
A few highlights about Gavin:
🎮 Esports Star: Gavin is a key member of the Dragon Esports Team, dominating on the Dragon Smash Bros White Team!
📚 Academic Achievement: He is a member of the Principal’s Honor Roll.
🧪 Favorite Classes: He enjoys Chemistry with teacher Jack McNeely and hitting the lab in Esports with Coach Kyle Perry.
Gavin is the son of Jennifer Wiley and Johnathan Wiley Sr. As he prepares to graduate this spring, he has his sights set on a creative future—he plans to study to become an animator! 🎨
We are so proud of you, Gavin! Thank you for the positive energy you bring to our halls every single day. Way to go! 🐉🔥
#PurcellHighSchool #DragonPride #StudentOfTheMonth #Esports #ClassOf2026
🌟 Staff Spotlight: Candy Clark 🌟
Today we’re celebrating Sophomore English teacher Candy Clark! Nominated by her students for the positive impact she has on their lives, Candy is a perfect example of why teacher-student relationships are the foundation of excellence at PHS. 🐉
Beyond the classroom, Candy is a phenomenal leader, mentor, and a true pillar of our school community. We are so lucky to have her heart and her leadership at Purcell High School! ❤️📚
Help us celebrate Mrs. Clark in the comments below! ⬇️
#PurcellPride #StaffSpotlight #BuildingRelationships #DragonFamily
Today we’re celebrating Sophomore English teacher Candy Clark! Nominated by her students for the positive impact she has on their lives, Candy is a perfect example of why teacher-student relationships are the foundation of excellence at PHS. 🐉
Beyond the classroom, Candy is a phenomenal leader, mentor, and a true pillar of our school community. We are so lucky to have her heart and her leadership at Purcell High School! ❤️📚
Help us celebrate Mrs. Clark in the comments below! ⬇️
#PurcellPride #StaffSpotlight #BuildingRelationships #DragonFamily
Today is Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, and we want to say a huge thank you to all officers for their dedication and service. 👮♂️💙
We are especially grateful for our strong partnership with the Purcell Police Department. This collaboration is vital to keeping our schools safe and our community connected. 🤝
We feel incredibly fortunate to have Officer Rodrigo Salgado as our School Resource Officer. He is an outstanding professional and a positive role model for our students every single day.
Please join us in celebrating Officer Salgado for being named the 2025 Purcell Police Officer of the Year! 🏆⭐
Thank you, Officer Salgado, and the entire Purcell PD, and all law enforcement officers for everything you do for our schools and community!
#LawEnforcementAppreciationDay #PurcellPD #SchoolSafety #OfficerOfTheYear
We are especially grateful for our strong partnership with the Purcell Police Department. This collaboration is vital to keeping our schools safe and our community connected. 🤝
We feel incredibly fortunate to have Officer Rodrigo Salgado as our School Resource Officer. He is an outstanding professional and a positive role model for our students every single day.
Please join us in celebrating Officer Salgado for being named the 2025 Purcell Police Officer of the Year! 🏆⭐
Thank you, Officer Salgado, and the entire Purcell PD, and all law enforcement officers for everything you do for our schools and community!
#LawEnforcementAppreciationDay #PurcellPD #SchoolSafety #OfficerOfTheYear
💖 Daddy–Daughter Dance 💖
Mark your calendars for a special night of memories, music, and fun!
🗓 January 31, 2026
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
Get ready to dress up, dance, and celebrate this sweet tradition together. We can’t wait to see you there! ✨
Register at
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/16C61k8XFUxhgqzSDMsW1xEAPCLbjxIovDqmeWcqg-P8/preview
You may pay for tickets on GoFan
https://gofan.co/event/5774328?schoolId=OK13156
Mark your calendars for a special night of memories, music, and fun!
🗓 January 31, 2026
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
Get ready to dress up, dance, and celebrate this sweet tradition together. We can’t wait to see you there! ✨
Register at
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/16C61k8XFUxhgqzSDMsW1xEAPCLbjxIovDqmeWcqg-P8/preview
You may pay for tickets on GoFan
https://gofan.co/event/5774328?schoolId=OK13156
🏀 EAST CENTRAL OKLAHOMA CLASSIC: DAY 1 RESULTS 🐉🏀
It was a battle in Ada today as both Purcell teams kicked off the tournament! Here is the breakdown from the opening round:
Lady Dragons
The Lady Dragons played a hard-fought, close game but ultimately fell to Durant with a final score of 41-35. They'll look to bounce back tomorrow morning!
Dragons (Boys)
In a high-intensity, physical matchup, the Dragons secured the win over Idabel, 43-40! With this victory, the boys move into the winners bracket.
🏆 TOMORROW'S SCHEDULE (Friday, 1/9)
Come out to Ada High School and support our teams as they continue tournament play:
🏀 Lady Dragons: 10:00 AM
🔥 Dragons (Boys): 5:30 PM
Great job today, Dragons! Let's keep that energy going tomorrow! 🐲💪
It was a battle in Ada today as both Purcell teams kicked off the tournament! Here is the breakdown from the opening round:
Lady Dragons
The Lady Dragons played a hard-fought, close game but ultimately fell to Durant with a final score of 41-35. They'll look to bounce back tomorrow morning!
Dragons (Boys)
In a high-intensity, physical matchup, the Dragons secured the win over Idabel, 43-40! With this victory, the boys move into the winners bracket.
🏆 TOMORROW'S SCHEDULE (Friday, 1/9)
Come out to Ada High School and support our teams as they continue tournament play:
🏀 Lady Dragons: 10:00 AM
🔥 Dragons (Boys): 5:30 PM
Great job today, Dragons! Let's keep that energy going tomorrow! 🐲💪
Throwback Thursday Spotlight ✨
(PHS Yearbook Staff is running a series of Throwback Thursday Yearbook spotlights to promote Yearbooks!) Yearbooks can be purchased at the following link: https://www.balfour.com/oklahoma/purcell/purcell-high-school
From a 1982 graduate of Purcell High School to a living legend in our halls, Mr. Kurt Gray is the definition of once a Dragon, always a Dragon. 🐉
Over the years, Mr. Gray has made an incredible impact on generations of students, athletes, and our entire community. Just a few of his many honors include:
🏆 PHS Teacher of the Year – 2024
🎉 Homecoming Grand Marshal
💪 National Championship Powerlifting Title Holder
His dedication, leadership, and passion continue to inspire all who are lucky enough to learn from him. Today, we throw it back to celebrate a man whose legacy is still being written every single day.
Thank you, Mr. Gray, for representing Purcell with excellence — then and now! ❤️🖤
#ThrowbackThursday #DragonPride #PHSLegacy #TeacherSpotlight
(PHS Yearbook Staff is running a series of Throwback Thursday Yearbook spotlights to promote Yearbooks!) Yearbooks can be purchased at the following link: https://www.balfour.com/oklahoma/purcell/purcell-high-school
From a 1982 graduate of Purcell High School to a living legend in our halls, Mr. Kurt Gray is the definition of once a Dragon, always a Dragon. 🐉
Over the years, Mr. Gray has made an incredible impact on generations of students, athletes, and our entire community. Just a few of his many honors include:
🏆 PHS Teacher of the Year – 2024
🎉 Homecoming Grand Marshal
💪 National Championship Powerlifting Title Holder
His dedication, leadership, and passion continue to inspire all who are lucky enough to learn from him. Today, we throw it back to celebrate a man whose legacy is still being written every single day.
Thank you, Mr. Gray, for representing Purcell with excellence — then and now! ❤️🖤
#ThrowbackThursday #DragonPride #PHSLegacy #TeacherSpotlight
