🏀 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
Due to weather and unsafe conditions in certain areas of the city;
If students unable to make it to school, they are excused from classes today. Students that are at school may be picked up and checked out.
Purcell Schools
If students unable to make it to school, they are excused from classes today. Students that are at school may be picked up and checked out.
Purcell Schools
Urgent: Drop off is delayed at Purcell Schools by 30 mins. Students already in buildings are being sheltered using tornado precautions.
🏀 BACK IN ACTION! 🐉🏀
The Purcell Dragons are back from Winter Break and ready to hit the court! Both teams will be competing in the East Central Oklahoma Classic starting tomorrow, Thursday, January 8th.
All tournament games will be held at Ada High School. Come make the trip to Ada and cheer on our Dragons as they kick off the second half of the season!
🏆 TOURNAMENT OPENERS (THURSDAY, 1/8)
🏀 Lady Dragons vs. Durant – 10:00 AM
🔥 Dragons (Boys) vs. Idabel – 11:30 AM
Let's start 2026 off strong! Good luck to both teams! 🐲💪
The Purcell Dragons are back from Winter Break and ready to hit the court! Both teams will be competing in the East Central Oklahoma Classic starting tomorrow, Thursday, January 8th.
All tournament games will be held at Ada High School. Come make the trip to Ada and cheer on our Dragons as they kick off the second half of the season!
🏆 TOURNAMENT OPENERS (THURSDAY, 1/8)
🏀 Lady Dragons vs. Durant – 10:00 AM
🔥 Dragons (Boys) vs. Idabel – 11:30 AM
Let's start 2026 off strong! Good luck to both teams! 🐲💪
⚾️ Spring Semester is for Baseball!! 🗓️
We’re ready for the season (and hoping these warm days stay!). Check the schedule below—action starts Feb 19th! ☀️💪
We’re ready for the season (and hoping these warm days stay!). Check the schedule below—action starts Feb 19th! ☀️💪
CALENDAR ALERT! 🗓️
February is a huge month for our outstanding Purcell FFA program! These are two of my absolute favorite events of the year—come out and support these hardworking students! 💙💛
🐷 Purcell Local Show 🗓️ Sunday, Feb. 15 @ 2:00 PM 📍 McClain County Expo Center
🤝 Purcell Bonus Auction 🗓️ Thursday, Feb. 19 @ 6:00 PM 📍 Purcell Ag Building
See you there! 🤠✨
#PurcellFFA #SupportAg #FutureLeaders #CommunityStrong
February is a huge month for our outstanding Purcell FFA program! These are two of my absolute favorite events of the year—come out and support these hardworking students! 💙💛
🐷 Purcell Local Show 🗓️ Sunday, Feb. 15 @ 2:00 PM 📍 McClain County Expo Center
🤝 Purcell Bonus Auction 🗓️ Thursday, Feb. 19 @ 6:00 PM 📍 Purcell Ag Building
See you there! 🤠✨
#PurcellFFA #SupportAg #FutureLeaders #CommunityStrong
Mark your calendars!
The Daddy–Daughter Dance will be held on January 31, 2026 from 6-8 PM at the Purcell Public Schools Admin Building.
Join us for an evening of elegance, music, and unforgettable moments.
✨ More information to follow. ✨
The Daddy–Daughter Dance will be held on January 31, 2026 from 6-8 PM at the Purcell Public Schools Admin Building.
Join us for an evening of elegance, music, and unforgettable moments.
✨ More information to follow. ✨
🗓️ CALENDAR ALERT! ⚽️
Spring semester is officially here, which means Purcell Soccer is right around the corner! Check out the full schedule below—only a few short weeks until kickoff! 🐉
#PurcellSoccer #GoDragons #SpringSports #SoccerSeason #DragonPride
Spring semester is officially here, which means Purcell Soccer is right around the corner! Check out the full schedule below—only a few short weeks until kickoff! 🐉
#PurcellSoccer #GoDragons #SpringSports #SoccerSeason #DragonPride
Happy New Year, Dragons! 🎆✨
We wish all of our PHS families an amazing year ahead. We can't wait to see our students back on campus soon!
Important Return Dates:
Monday, Jan. 5: Certified staff return for Professional Development.
Tuesday, Jan. 6: Students and support staff return for the first day of the spring semester! 📚🐉
Enjoy the rest of your break and stay safe. See you on Tuesday! 🐉❤️
We wish all of our PHS families an amazing year ahead. We can't wait to see our students back on campus soon!
Important Return Dates:
Monday, Jan. 5: Certified staff return for Professional Development.
Tuesday, Jan. 6: Students and support staff return for the first day of the spring semester! 📚🐉
Enjoy the rest of your break and stay safe. See you on Tuesday! 🐉❤️
Happy New Year, Dragon Family! 🎆
PHS Parent Newsletter!
📅 Important Dates:
Monday, Jan 5: Professional Development Day (Certified Staff Only)
Tuesday, Jan 6: Students & Support Staff Return! Spring Semester begins.
📰 Inside the Newsletter:
Testing Updates: Spring MAP assessments (9th/10th) and College & Career Readiness/ACT info (11th).
Counseling Corner: spring academic and guidance info for each class.
Safety First: Details on upcoming security and fire drills.
Dragon Life: A busy spring activity/sports schedule + a recap of Semester 1 highlights from classrooms, clubs, and teams!
https://app.smore.com/n/0rpat
Go Dragons!🔥
PHS Parent Newsletter!
📅 Important Dates:
Monday, Jan 5: Professional Development Day (Certified Staff Only)
Tuesday, Jan 6: Students & Support Staff Return! Spring Semester begins.
📰 Inside the Newsletter:
Testing Updates: Spring MAP assessments (9th/10th) and College & Career Readiness/ACT info (11th).
Counseling Corner: spring academic and guidance info for each class.
Safety First: Details on upcoming security and fire drills.
Dragon Life: A busy spring activity/sports schedule + a recap of Semester 1 highlights from classrooms, clubs, and teams!
https://app.smore.com/n/0rpat
Go Dragons!🔥
🌟 PHS Show Choir Takes Branson! 🎤✨
Our talented Purcell High School Show Choir, under the direction of Cindy Donaldson, are performing this holiday week in Branson! They brought their A-game to the big stages and represented our community with pride.
Trip Highlights:
Day 1: A whirlwind of travel, a professional voice clinic, and a fantastic first performance. 🎶
Day 2: A scenic boat trip around Table Rock Lake followed by a great performance at The Haygoods in front of a crowd of 1,200 people! 🚢🙌
From the clinics to the bright lights, our students are making incredible memories and showed Branson what Dragon pride is all about. ❤️
Way to go, PHS Show Choir! 🏆🎼
🏀 GET YOUR PHS BASKETBALL HOMECOMING GEAR! 🏀
Show your support for the teams with our official "Winter Wonderland" PHS Basketball Homecoming T-shirts! 👕
⏳ Deadline to Order: January 7th
🔗 Order Here: https://gofan.co/event/5698230
or scan the QR code below!
🗓️ Important Upcoming BBALL Dates:
Jan 8–10: East Central Classic (@ Ada)
Jan 17: PHS Homecoming
Jan 21: Basketball Pep Rally
Jan 22–24: Heart of Oklahoma Tournament
Grab your shirt today and get ready for a huge spring semester on the court! 🔥
#PHSBasketball #GoPHS #BasketballSeason #PHSPride
Show your support for the teams with our official "Winter Wonderland" PHS Basketball Homecoming T-shirts! 👕
⏳ Deadline to Order: January 7th
🔗 Order Here: https://gofan.co/event/5698230
or scan the QR code below!
🗓️ Important Upcoming BBALL Dates:
Jan 8–10: East Central Classic (@ Ada)
Jan 17: PHS Homecoming
Jan 21: Basketball Pep Rally
Jan 22–24: Heart of Oklahoma Tournament
Grab your shirt today and get ready for a huge spring semester on the court! 🔥
#PHSBasketball #GoPHS #BasketballSeason #PHSPride
🗓️ CALENDAR ALERT: Back-to-School Community Event! 🎒
Purcell High School families, don't miss this community event at Trinity UMC! Get ready for the spring semester with some amazing free support:
When: Friday, January 2nd, 10:00AM - 4:00PM
💇♂️ Free Basic Haircuts 🧼 Free Toiletries 🤝 Resource Fair 🌭 FREE Hot Dogs!
We are so grateful for our community’s support in helping our Dragons start the year strong!
📍 Location: Trinity UMC, Purcell
Purcell High School families, don't miss this community event at Trinity UMC! Get ready for the spring semester with some amazing free support:
When: Friday, January 2nd, 10:00AM - 4:00PM
💇♂️ Free Basic Haircuts 🧼 Free Toiletries 🤝 Resource Fair 🌭 FREE Hot Dogs!
We are so grateful for our community’s support in helping our Dragons start the year strong!
📍 Location: Trinity UMC, Purcell
Merry Christmas to all our PHS families! 🎄
Enjoy the holiday break!
#PHS #MerryChristmas
Happy Winter Break, Dragons! ❄️
This semester flew by, and we are so proud of our students for their hard work, great attendance, and achievements in and out of the classroom. A huge thank you to our incredible teachers, assistants, office staff, custodians, and cafeteria workers for being such an outstanding team, and to our parents and community for your constant support.
Important Dates:
Winter Break: Now through Monday, Jan. 5
Certified Staff Returns: Monday, Jan. 5 (Professional Development)
Students & Support Staff Return: Tuesday, Jan. 6
We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. See you in 2026!
Go Dragons!
This semester flew by, and we are so proud of our students for their hard work, great attendance, and achievements in and out of the classroom. A huge thank you to our incredible teachers, assistants, office staff, custodians, and cafeteria workers for being such an outstanding team, and to our parents and community for your constant support.
Important Dates:
Winter Break: Now through Monday, Jan. 5
Certified Staff Returns: Monday, Jan. 5 (Professional Development)
Students & Support Staff Return: Tuesday, Jan. 6
We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. See you in 2026!
Go Dragons!
🏀 DRAGON BASKETBALL GAME DAY! 🐉🏀
The Purcell Dragons are heading to Anadarko today to take on the Warriors! This is our final game before Winter Break, so let’s show up big and finish strong!
⏰ GAME SCHEDULE
JV Girls: 4:00 PM
JV Boys: 5:00 PM
Varsity Girls: 6:30 PM
Varsity Boys: 8:30 PM
📺 CAN'T MAKE THE DRIVE?
You can catch all the action live! Anadarko will be streaming the games at the link below:
🔗 Watch Live here: Anadarko High School Hudl Fan
Let’s go, Dragons! See you in Anadarko! 🐲🔥
🌟 Staff Spotlight: PHS Teacher & Coach Josh Beal 🌟
Join us in celebrating Coach Josh Beal! Now in his 3rd year at PHS, Coach Beal was recently nominated by multiple students for making a positive impact on their lives.
One student shared:
"Coach Beal is always so kind and he always helps me with anything I need... school can be tough sometimes and he will go out of his way to check on you. It can be so refreshing to have someone check on you even if you don't need it."
Whether it’s on the track or court or in the classroom, Coach Beal's dedication to his students' well-being truly makes a difference. Thank you for all you do for PHS! 🙌🏃♂️📚
#PHSStrong #StaffSpotlight #CoachBeal #DragonPride #MakingADifference
Join us in celebrating Coach Josh Beal! Now in his 3rd year at PHS, Coach Beal was recently nominated by multiple students for making a positive impact on their lives.
One student shared:
"Coach Beal is always so kind and he always helps me with anything I need... school can be tough sometimes and he will go out of his way to check on you. It can be so refreshing to have someone check on you even if you don't need it."
Whether it’s on the track or court or in the classroom, Coach Beal's dedication to his students' well-being truly makes a difference. Thank you for all you do for PHS! 🙌🏃♂️📚
#PHSStrong #StaffSpotlight #CoachBeal #DragonPride #MakingADifference
Sharing the warmth! 🧥❄️
The PHS Spanish Club, led by sponsor Mayra Munoz, recently delivered winter coats to the Junior High for their "Warm Winter Wishes" drive.
Pictured are members Adylee Jurado, Aron Barrera, and Grace Van Oort alongside JH Counselor Michelle Hall.
A huge thank you to Char Page and District Designs for their generous contributions to this project! We love seeing our students and local partners come together to support the community. ❤️🙌
#WarmWinterWishes #PHSSpanishClub #CommunityStrong #DragonPride
The PHS Spanish Club, led by sponsor Mayra Munoz, recently delivered winter coats to the Junior High for their "Warm Winter Wishes" drive.
Pictured are members Adylee Jurado, Aron Barrera, and Grace Van Oort alongside JH Counselor Michelle Hall.
A huge thank you to Char Page and District Designs for their generous contributions to this project! We love seeing our students and local partners come together to support the community. ❤️🙌
#WarmWinterWishes #PHSSpanishClub #CommunityStrong #DragonPride
Headline: Cultivating Connection & Health with Healthcorp! 🍏✨
We had an incredible November & December in our building thanks to Healthcorp "Gather with Gratitude" and "Bust your Stress" modules! Our 9th-grade Leadership students explored how food and mindfulness can build community, helping them develop essential life skills for a successful transition to adulthood (a key goal of our leadership programs/classes).
November Highlights:
Healthy Swaps: Our TMHH Club hosted a lunchtime "soda swap," serving "True Lemon" flavored water. The Raspberry Lemon was a massive hit! 🍋🍓
Positivi-tree: Students created a beautiful display of gratitude, sharing what they are most thankful for—from friends to family.
Gratitude Letters: Many students took a moment to write heartfelt thank-you notes to their teachers, coaches, and peers.
December: We moved through the "Bust My Stress" module. Students learned how to identify stress and utilize healthy coping strategies to navigate the holidays and upcoming tests. 🧘♂️📚
Special Thanks: A huge shoutout to our Healthcorp Regional Program Manager Presley Hayes, our dedicated site coordinators Megan Johnson & Joella Whitney, and Purcell 9th-grade leadership teacher Bryan Young for their support and leadership of our students’ wellness journeys!
#Healthcorp #StudentWellness #Gratitude #HealthyHabits #PurcellLeadership #Mindfulness
We had an incredible November & December in our building thanks to Healthcorp "Gather with Gratitude" and "Bust your Stress" modules! Our 9th-grade Leadership students explored how food and mindfulness can build community, helping them develop essential life skills for a successful transition to adulthood (a key goal of our leadership programs/classes).
November Highlights:
Healthy Swaps: Our TMHH Club hosted a lunchtime "soda swap," serving "True Lemon" flavored water. The Raspberry Lemon was a massive hit! 🍋🍓
Positivi-tree: Students created a beautiful display of gratitude, sharing what they are most thankful for—from friends to family.
Gratitude Letters: Many students took a moment to write heartfelt thank-you notes to their teachers, coaches, and peers.
December: We moved through the "Bust My Stress" module. Students learned how to identify stress and utilize healthy coping strategies to navigate the holidays and upcoming tests. 🧘♂️📚
Special Thanks: A huge shoutout to our Healthcorp Regional Program Manager Presley Hayes, our dedicated site coordinators Megan Johnson & Joella Whitney, and Purcell 9th-grade leadership teacher Bryan Young for their support and leadership of our students’ wellness journeys!
#Healthcorp #StudentWellness #Gratitude #HealthyHabits #PurcellLeadership #Mindfulness
