Email: sandersj@purcellps.org
Website: https://www.purcellps.org/o/phs
Location: 2020 North Green Avenue, Purcell, OK, USA
Phone: 405-442-0099
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/purcellhs
Twitter: @purcellhsdrgns

Good Afternoon Dragon Family:

We have a busy week ahead (see event schedule posted below) with students and athletes competing in band, basketball, and the state academic meet this Saturday. This week is a great opportunity to reflect upon the amazing success PHS has achieved this year. Just to recap to this point:

• 2A State Band Championship
• Academic Team Qualifies for State Tournament
• 105 Students qualify for Fall Superintendent's Honor Roll (4.0 GPA)
• FFA Leadership attends National Convention
• amazing student leadership from STUCO, Spanish Club, and NHS,
• Cheerleaders compete @ Gameday Regionals for first time
• Successful new programs including Robotics, Botany, and Leadership class
• Softball team (youthful one) one game from state tournament
• Football team qualifies for state playoffs with a winning season
• Both basketball teams ranked late in January

I'm incredibly proud of our students and the resilience they have shown this year. Students and Teachers are working hard in the classroom and overcoming disruptions in learning due to Covid. Students are achieving success in a broad range of extracurricular programs including athletics and the arts. Student clubs and organizations are growing in numbers and influence in the school.

Excellence in academics, extracurricular activities, and student clubs and organizations are all interconnected. We are committed to growing those opportunities for ALL students moving forward.

Jason

Go Dragons!

Always feel free to call or email me if you have questions,

sandersj@purcellps.org

405-442-0099 ext 505

There is no school for students on Valentines Day (2-14). We will accept Valentines deliveries on Friday, 2/11/22 from 1-3 PM only. All deliveries are to the PHS office ONLY. Students will be able to pick up items at the end of the day only. Thank you for your cooperation

Coach Gray is a wonderful History teacher. He loves the subject and his kids love his class. His students appreciate the respect and dignity that Coach Gray shows them. We are lucky to him @ PHS.

• Parents: PLEASE CHECK INTO THE OFFICE WHEN COMING TO THE SCHOOL DURING SCHOOL HOURS. THIS IS A CRITICAL SAFETY ISSUE. We welcome all parents to the high school but you MUST first check into the main office.
• School Safety Meeting this Wednesday in the library @ 3:30 PM; All parents welcome
• Winter Weather is forecast for Wed/Thursday of this week. It will certainly be frigid mid to late week and parents and students should prepare for below zero wind chills Thursday and Friday. Precipitation forecasts are still uncertain but some type of winter weather can be expected.
• Good opportunity to fill out the emergency dismissal form (linked below). This only applies to upperclassmen with valid drivers license and parking permit. This would allow students to check-out without parent contact in the case of a sudden school dismissal.
• Please make sure student's dress for the extreme cold later this week.
• We will salt all sidewalks and entrances but students and visitors should watch for icy surfaces
• Monitor the weather and be prepared for changes. The National Weather Service is a reliable follow on facebook and twitter.
• Monitor school social media and email for announcements regarding closures, cancellations and potential virtual learning days.

Just a reminder: The application for Chickasaw Honor Club is due February 1. Perfect attendance and academic achievement are recognized and awarded. The link to the application and more information is: https://chickasaw.net/HonorClub?fbclid=IwAR3TQ2a0jhC9t9pAYwTudKZlBSjCBLr6M2YDSQG3SHjtcRcV2wLjMV3FbIU

All current Freshman, Sophomores, and Juniors will pre-enroll for the 2022-23 Academic year in their advisory class on 2/18/22. We are currently preparing students for pre-enrollment in upcoming advisory classes. For example, this week we reminded Freshman students of the different graduation paths now offered @ PHS including an Honors Curriculum Path. I have linked info below for parents regarding our Honors Curriculum Path. Please remember this only applies to current Freshman as they are the first class to qualify for this honor. Here are some key points for students/parents to consider regarding pre-enrollment.

• Current Freshman students/parents should review Honors Curriculum requirements.
• Current freshman students/parents should look closely @ enrollment in English, Math, Science, and foreign language/computer tech requirements.
• Honors Pathway is required for all 2025 graduates to qualify for Top Ten %
• It's very important for current Freshman (class of 2025) to communicate with their advisors and counselor and ask any questions regarding Honors requirements.
• I've linked graduation checklists for class of 2023, 2024, and 2025 below (also linked on website).
• Current sophomores should review new opportunities including Internships, Concurrent, and Career Tech
• Current sophomores should review testing requirements for junior year including ACT for all juniors.
• Please review PHS Course Catalog and Curriculum Guide (also linked on website) to access information on current courses offered and programs including Career Tech, Internships, Concurrent, Work Experience, etc.
• Students are automatically enrolled in College Prep graduation pathway unless parents/students opt for Core Curriculum.

Please contact the high school if you are unable to access Parent Portal. This allows students and parents to access real-time grades 24/7, attendance information and update personal information. I include a parent/portal link for all parents/guardians on every Parent Newsletter. This link is located immediately below this message. It's very important all parents have access to parent portal.

Please complete this form linked here if you are need of a Parent Portal Account:

https://forms.gle/kcw4yFh9UghpFKW76

If you have any problems accessing Parent Portal please contact the school directly: (405) 442-0099

Please click on the link below to access Melissa Feroli's regularly updated Counseling Newsletter. This is an easy one-stop shop for scholarships, ACT testing, Oklahoma's Promise and other important information from your High School counselor. Information is segmented into easy to follow grade level specific categories. NEW INFO THIS WEEK FOR SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES!

We will host an on-campus ACT Prep conducted by Power Prep on March 8th, 2022 from 8:30-2:30 pm. This will be open to any student who would like additional help preparing for the spring ACT. The good new is the prep course will be available here @ PHS! Please click on link below to register for the event. Please see Ms. Feroli or Mr. Sanders if you need help or have questions.

Our after school tutoring program operates weekly and will last through Spring Break

When: Every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:30-5:00 PM

Where: PHS (Stefanie Renfro's classroom)

Who: Any student may attend but our primary focus is English and Math

Please contact Carolyn Anyong, Assistant Principal, for questions or help regarding tutoring.

anyongc@purcellps.org

Senior Panel Pictures: click on link: https://docs.google.com/.../1nx3iBg.../edit

Senior Remind:

All Senior students and parents are encouraged to join the Senior Remind Group. It will only be used to disperse Senior Class Info.

Remind Code: @phssr22

We are now taking orders for the 2021-2022 PHS Yearbook. Students may pickup an order form from Mrs. Trumbo in the library or may be purchased online at https://www.balfour.com/oklahoma/purcell/purcell-high-school

Please note that the price is $45 through January 31st and will increase on February 1st to $55. Personalization is an additional $5. Payment is required at the time of the order. Quantities are limited so order yours today!! If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Trumbo.

It's a busy spring for our FFA kids!

PHS boys and girls basketball teams are currently ranked heading into the stretch run of late January early February. There is an exciting week of basketball action ahead.

PHS Girls are currently 10-5 and ranked #16 heading into this week. They went 2-0 last week defeating both Davis and Pauls Valley on the road.

PHS Boys are currently 12-3 and ranked #11 heading into this week. They went 3-0 last week defeating Davis, Washington, and Pauls Valley on the road.

Freshman Coty Sessions placed 3rd this weekend @ the Chickasha Tournament, her one loss was to a junior wrestler from Norman North. She went 4-1, pinning 3 opponents. Up next is JH All-State on 2/4 and 2/5 where freshman are allowed to compete. Go Coty!

Monday - 1/31

• 7-8 Bball vs. Lindsay (girls @ PHS); 4:00PM @ PHS
• Varsity BBall vs. Marlow @ PHS; 6:30 PM (no JV)

Tuesday - 2/1

• JV/Varsity Bball @ Bridge Creek (JV girls only) JV 5PM / Varsity 6:30

Wednesday - 2/2

• No activities scheduled; thankfully!

Thursday - 2/3

• 7-8 Bball vs. Pauls Valley (boys @ home); 5:00PM

Friday - 2/4

• Pep Rally (bball,h-coming,cheer,academic team) 12:55 PM HS Gym; parents welcome
• Basketball Homecoming Festivities: 6:00 PM
• JV/Var BBall vs. Lexington @ PHS. (JV girls only) JV @ 4:30; Var @ 6:30 (boys play first)

Friday--Saturday - 2/4-2/5

• Swobda Honor Band @ Weatherford

Saturday - 2/5

• Academic State Tournament @ Rose State (Midwest City) @ 10AM
• Varsity BBall vs. Garber @ PHS. 3:00 PM (no JV)

1. Go to: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/

2. Search for Purcell High School at the top of the page

3. Scroll down and click on game you wish to view

4. Click subscribe to watch

5. Choose your subscription option

American Legion Post 301 in Lexington is now accepting applications for 2022 Boys State. The dates will be May 28-June 4, 2022. The new location is Roger State University in Claremore.

Candidates should be High School Juniors in 2022 and may self enroll at okboysstate.com; however, scholarships are available at most American Legion Posts. The standard fee is $299 or $285 if enrolled prior to February 1.

Candidates interested in more information or wanting to represent Post 301 can contact me via this email or okpost301@gmail.com.

We are excited to announce we have partnered with Parchment to provide students past and present the ability to send e-transcripts to the schools and organizations of their choice. This is a free service to all users. This service is currently live and students can order transcripts online or make a request for our school registrar to send transcripts electronically to colleges of their choice.

How does it work?

• Click on the https://www.parchment.com/u/registration/20225/account to either create an account or order a transcript from PHS.
• This order link is posted to our website.
• You will have to create a free account to order a transcript. There are 3 easy ways to create an account and I'm linking an easy to follow help document here: https://parchmentsupport.force.com/s/article/Sign-up-to-order-transcripts?language=en_US
• We will email our current students a registration code this week for an easy account set-up for them.

Free meals will be provided to any student/family who wishes to receive one. Students can pick up meals as they leave campus on Friday. Please contact our office if you have any questions. Please remember food is always available in our food pantry. Please notify our counselor, Melissa Feroli @ ferolim@purcellps.org if you are in need of food assistance.

• Feb 14; No School; Professional Day
  
• Mar 8: Parent Teacher Conference
• Mar 10: Parent Teacher Conference
• Mar 11: No School
• Mar 14-18: No School; Spring Break
• May 13: Last Day of School