Purcell Intermediate School

Attention 5th Grade Parents/Guardians: We are sending a note home TODAY about Student Council! If your child is interested in being a member of the Purcell Intermediate Student Council, please sign this form and have your child return it to Mrs. Arnold along with a one paragraph essay explaining why he/she would be a great candidate for the job by this Friday, August 18!

THANK YOU to our Purcell PTO for always supporting our teachers and students during the days leading up to the first day of school! Yesterday's lunch was DELICIOUS! Also, thank you to the Memorial Assembly of God for the huge basket of snacks and the bottled water that they provided us yesterday afternoon!!!!

CONGRATS to our own Crystal Hamilton!!!! She was the Heart of OK B2S Bash (hosted by Landmark Church) $1,000 winner! YAY CRYSTAL!!!! 🎉 She is pictured with John Luke Waltrip with L4 Restored (who sponsored the money for the winner), Heart of OK Chamber executive director Elisabeth Baker, and also Greg Wheat the Heart of OK Chamber board president. THANKS TO ALL WHO MAKE THIS HAPPEN FOR THESE SPECIAL TEACHERS!

📚🍎✏️SCHOOL STARTS TOMORROW✏️🍎📚

B2S Night was a HUGE success! 💪🏼 It was a great night seeing our students and their families. Big thanks to the Purcell Police Dept. for their presence and their emphasis on safety at our schools!! THANK YOU to Candace Bell for donating the awesome back to school signs that many of you saw outside of the intermediate and also the elementary! She's just starting up her business and she's doing a wonderful job. Hopefully you were able to get pictures of your kiddos! ❤️🐉

HUGE THANK YOU to the PPS Foundation, First Baptist Church of Purcell and McClain Bank for the support they continue to show our school system and teachers throughout the year! As always they provided us with WONDERFUL food, exciting giveaways and great PD!!!! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!

August 3, 2023 Dear Dragon Families, Welcome back to another exciting school year! I hope this letter finds you and your family rejuvenated and ready for an extraordinary year filled with growth, learning, and memorable experiences. As the superintendent, I am thrilled to travel on this journey alongside you and your child. Our dedicated team of educators has done tremendous work over the summer to prepare for your child's return. We have been reviewing our curriculum, enhancing our instructional strategies, and creating a safe and nurturing environment where every student can thrive. We are committed to providing an exceptional educational experience that focuses on the development of each child. Our goal is not only to foster academic excellence but also to nurture their overall well-being. We believe that when students feel supported emotionally, they are better equipped to reach their full potential academically. To achieve this vision, we will continue implementing innovative teaching practices and programs that engage students meaningfully. Our teachers will create dynamic classrooms where critical thinking skills are honed, creativity is celebrated, and collaboration is encouraged. We want our students to be active participants in their own learning journey. Furthermore, we recognize the importance of open communication between home and school. We encourage you as parents/guardians to actively engage with us throughout the year by attending parent-teacher conferences, school events, and staying connected through our various communication channels, such as social media platforms. We value your partnership in ensuring your child's success. I want to express my gratitude for entrusting us with your child's education. Your support is vital in creating an atmosphere conducive to growth and achievement. I encourage you to reach out with any questions, concerns, or suggestions. Together, we can make this school year a remarkable one for our students. Once again, welcome back to Purcell Public Schools! I look forward to seeing all of your smiling faces on August 10th. With warm regards, Sheli McAdoo, Ph.D. Superintendent

!!!OPEN HOUSE FOR THE 23-24 SCHOOL YEAR!!! 📚📎✏️📓 We hope you can join us Aug. 8th from 5:30pm-7pm!

School begins August 10th! Reminder, all students must have a confirmed enrollment for school. If you missed Enrollment Confirmation 23-24, please contact the secretary at your child's school to schedule a time to confirm enrollment. School offices are open Monday, July 31st - Thursday, August 3rd from 8:30 am - 11:30 am & 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. Please call 405-442-0099 and select the extension for your child's school.

Today is the last day for enrollment confirmation for all returning and new students at Purcell High School. We will be open until 3:00pm. After today, you will need to contact the secretary at your child's school in order to confirm enrollment. Offices are open Monday - Thursday from 8:00 am - 3:00 pm. Please call 405-442-0099 with any questions.

Coach Knowles is soaking up all the good stuff at Healthy Schools Oklahoma Summer Institute! She can't wait to share it with all her students this year! https://www.facebook.com/reel/150538271395806?fs=e&s=TIeQ9V&mibextid=unVGrl

We have seen a few 22-23 supply lists circulating. We will be making rounds today to make sure all of the places in town have the 23-24 lists out instead! So sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused. Here are the correct, 23-24 school supply lists for the Elementary and Intermediate!

Enrollment Confirmation for the 2023-24 school year. Where: Purcell High School @ 2020 N. Green Ave. When: Monday, July 24th from 8am - 3pm Tuesday, July 25th from 8am - 6pm Wednesday, July 26th from 8am - 3pm Who: Enrollment confirmation is open to returning student families, new student families that are residents of Purcell, and approved transfer students. We ask for a parent/guardian to be present to enroll the student. What's Needed: Register online & bring required documents. Visit www.purcellps.org for more info or call us at 405-442-0099.

McClain County Health Dept will be at the High School on Monday, July, 24th from 10am - 2pm to administer shots for those needing immunizations. Parents must be present. El Departamento de Salud del Condado de McClain estará en la escuela secundaria el lunes 24 de julio de 10 a. m. a 2 p. m. para administrar vacunas a quienes las necesiten. Los padres deben estar presentes.

UPDATE to Enrollment Confirmation: Location & New Date Added Where: Purcell High School @ 2020 N. Green Ave. When: Monday, July 24th from 8am - 3pm Tuesday, July 25th from 8am - 6pm Wednesday, July 26th from 8am - 3pm Who: Enrollment confirmation is open to returning student families, new student families that are residents of Purcell, and approved transfer students. We ask for a parent/guardian to be present to enroll the student. What's Needed: Register online & bring required documents. Visit www.purcellps.org for more info or call us at 405-442-0099.

Happy Fourth of July to all of our Dragons! Enjoy the day celebrating our country's independence and all of the freedoms that come with it. #Happy4thsafely #PublicSchoolProud

Summer Feeding will be closed on July 3rd and July 4th. We will resume normal feeding on July 5th at Purcell Elementary for breakfast and lunch. Southway Mobile Home Park delivery will be on Wednesday, July 5th and will resume normal delivery schedule on July 11th.

You could qualify for a bonus from OSDE to become a teacher at Purcell PS! Please see information attached. Deadline is May 31st.

Purcell Public Schools is looking for the following teaching positions for SY 23-24: Kindergarten and a Severe Profound Special Education teacher. You may qualify for a bonus offered through the OSDE. Please contact Dr. Sheli McAdoo @ 405-442-0099 or mcadoos@purcellps.org

We could not let the week pass without celebrating our Purcell Police Department for National Police Week 2023. They have supported our District in so many ways from safety to helping students and staff. We appreciate all that they do for our schools and community!!