Purcell High School

Purcell High School Concert Band received a Superior rating on their stage performance at the OSSAA District Contest today at Blanchard High School! This qualifies them for the OSSAA State Concert Band contest in April. We are incredibly proud of these talented students and directors David Hilger and Jacob Willing!

CALENDAR ALERT: ON-CAMPUS ACT PREP - 4/3/25 We will host an ACT Prep with PowerPrep on April 3, 2025. Purcell students have the opportunity to attend this valuable prep session for $20. The district will pay the remaining part. You must sign up on or before 3/21/25. The cost is $65 after that point. ALL PHS Juniors will take the ACT April 9th @ PHS. There is limited space available for this opportunity. Juniors will be prioritized although any grade level can sign up. Click on link below or scan QR code in graphic. Contact Principal Jason Sanders if you have questions. sandersj@purcellps.org 918-873-0354 https://powerprepinc.com/act-test-prep/p/purcell-high-school-act-prep-class

PHS Pickleball ROAD Week tournament was a huge success. Over 40 teams competed! I can see why this sport is so popular. Carli & Carter Thomas are our champions! And they eliminated the principal! Most importantly we raised money for a great cause.

Parent/Teacher Conferences today 3:30-7:00 PM . All parents please sign-in in the front office and limit conferences to 10 minutes max. Please note there will be a handful of unavailable teachers tonight and/or Thursday. It's unavoidable with our busy spring activity season. If a teacher is unavailable they will provide notification on their doors and a way for you to reach them. Contact Principal Jason Sanders if you need assistance. sandersj@purcellps.org / 918-873-0354

Purcell Archery Coach Steve Clary presented to the school board last evening and shared the great successes this program has achieved in the last 3 years. Archery is part of our Wildlife Education program that encourages students to get outside and appreciate the outdoors! Steve does a fantastic job. PHS freshman Brecken Burson and PJH 7th grader Sylvia Farley helped Coach Clary with the presentation.

PHS Select Choir, under the leadership of director Cindy Donaldson, performed at the Clay Cooper and King's Castle theaters this past weekend. I received a highly complimentary note from the event organizer complimenting our students for their leadership, hard work, and respect. Great job Cindy and all of our talented choir students. I also need to thank and recognize Janell and Matt Maral for driving all the way to Branson to fix our bus when it experienced some technical difficulties,. This selfless act allowed our students the opportunity to perform and return home safely!

PHS ROAD Week Color for a Cause has been a huge success! Activities kicked off last week with a Carnival at the Intermediate School! They hosted the Color Run on Sunday at the PHS track. This afternoon will include a big pickleball tournament and arts and crafts. Community members can support the cause at our Powder Puff game tomorrow night @ Conger. A huge thanks to our STUCO and sponsor Amy Menhusen. ROAD Week is raising money to support two of our own: Purcell Transportation Director Janell Maral and PHS Counselor Melissa Feroli

After-Prom Student Sign-ups are available in the high school front office. All students attending After-Prom must submit their own form. Turn into the front office by March 27! We are grateful for our junior parents who organize and facilitate this event!

Continuing from where they left off last fall, congratulations to the Lady Dragons for their thrilling season opener, where they made a remarkable comeback to secure a 9-8 victory against the Cache Lady Bulldogs. Go Dragons!

JH Baseball & HS Softball Update: GATE & CONCESSION is all going to be at baseball! Come on in, grab a drink & popcorn 🍿 and head to the field!

It's time to get a little underhand! Our Lady Dragons are set to launch their slow-pitch season today with a home opener against Cache! The first pitch is scheduled for 5:00 PM. You can catch the game live via NFHS and on GameChanger. Concessions will be available at the baseball field! Go Dragons!

ROAD WEEK IS HERE: Color for a Cause! Our STUCO members are working hard to raise money for two of our own: PHS Counselor Melissa Feroli and Purcell Transportation Director Janell Maral. We love this opportunity to not only support these families during their time of need but also reinforce the value of service to our students. There are two community wide events you can attend to help support: Color Run: Sunday, 2-4 PM; PHS Track Powder Puff Football Game: Wednesday, 7-9 PM; Conger Field

PHS Weekly Activity Schedule: ROAD WEEK highlights a busy week ahead with beautiful weather predicted. ROAD Week kicks off Sunday afternoon with the Color Run at the PHS track from 2-4. Parent - Teacher Conferences: Tues & Thurs from 3:30--7:00 PM Spring Break begins Friday!

PHS Road Week Kicks off early this year with the Color Run tomorrow from 2-4 at PHS Track. Kona Ice will be there and the weather is forecast to be perfect for a run (fingers crossed). Grab some Kona Ice and support Color for a Cause!

Missoula Children's Theatre residency week will be here before we know it! March 24th-29th, the week after Spring Break, and the play this year is Alice In Wonderland. Auditions are open to all students K-12. see attached flyer.

Purcell Dragons soccer picks up a big win 3-2 tonight vs. the Del City Eagles. Purcell comes from behind in the second half behind 2 goals from Guillermo Martinez and a goal from Carlos Lara. Great night at Conger Field!

Dragon Esports Rocket League team picked up another big regular season this week defeating Howe High School 3-2! Great job PHS Esports and coaches Stefanie Renfro & Kohlton Bailey

CALENDAR ALERT: Parent/Teacher Conferences next Tuesday & Thursday!

REMINDER: Daylight Savings Time begins Sunday, March 9 . Clocks move forward one hour.

CALENDAR ALERT: Parent Info NIght March 24th Parents of upcoming juniors and seniors (class of '26 and '27) should plan to attend our Parent Info night. This will include a junior enrollment session, meet with OCCC reps to learn about concurrent, and a general Q&A session with Ms. Feroli and Mr. Sanders. Learn more about concurrent, internships, work experience, and career tech opportunities., Students will select courses for the 2025-26 academic year in advisory on Wednesday, March 26.