Purdy R-II

🥎 Lady Eagles Softball in the Quarter-Finals! 🥎
 Come out and support the Lady Eagles as they take on Lockwood in the quarter-finals! 📅 Tuesday, May 20
 🕔 5:00 PM
 📍 Purdy High School 🎟️ E-Tickets Only – No tickets will be sold at the gate!
 💻 Ticket link coming soon – stay tuned! #EagleExcellence

⚾️ District Championship Bound! ⚾️
 Come out and support the Eagles as they battle New Heights for the District Championship! 📅 Monday, May 19
 🕔 5:00 PM
 📍 Purdy High School 🎟️ Admission: $6 at the gate Let’s pack the stands and show our Eagle pride! 🦅 #EagleExcellence

🎉📚 Last Day of School Alert! 📚🎉 🦅 May 16 is our LAST DAY OF SCHOOL — let's finish strong and celebrate a great year together! #EagleExcellence

🏆🥎 LADY EAGLES CHAMPIONSHIP SHIRTS! 🥎🏆 Celebrate our Conference & District Champion Lady Eagles in style! 🖤💛 Black & Gold Shirts – $15 each 📅 Order by NOON – Wednesday, May 14 📦 Shirts will arrive by next Tuesday 💵 Money is due when shirts come in 📧 To order: Email jcornelius@purdyk12.com Let’s show our Eagle pride! 💪 #EagleExcellence

📣 District Championship Bound! 🥎 Come cheer on your Lady Eagles as they battle Exeter for the District Championship! 📅 Tuesday, May 13 🕔 5:00 PM 📍 Purdy Softball Field Let’s pack the stands in black and gold and show our support — we’re proud of you, Lady Eagles! 🖤💛🦅 #EagleExcellence

🎉📚 Last Day of School Alert! 📚🎉 Purdy Eagles, the countdown is almost over! 🦅 May 16 is our LAST DAY OF SCHOOL — let's finish strong and celebrate a great year together! #EagleExcellence

🦅 Purdy Eagles Weekly Activities 🦅 Here's what's happening this week at Purdy! Mark your calendars and come support our Eagles! Let’s make it a great week, Eagles! 🖤💛 #PurdyEagles #EagleExcellence

Graduation begins at 7 p.m. Click the link below to watch the ceremony! https://fan.hudl.com/usa/mo/purdy/organization/88123/purdy-high-school/video

Join us tonight at 7:00 p.m. for Graduation! If you are unable to attend, we will be streaming the ceremony. Click the link below! Let's celebrate the accomplishments of our graduates! https://fan.hudl.com/usa/mo/purdy/organization/88123/purdy-high-school/video

🎓💛 Today is the day, Class of 2025. 💛🎓 After years of memories, milestones, and moments — it all leads to this. Tonight, you walk across the stage not just as students, but as graduates ready to soar. Join us as we celebrate the Purdy Eagles Class of 2025 📅 Tonight – Saturday, May 10 🕖 7:00 p.m. 📍 Purdy High School Gym We are so proud of you. Once an Eagle, always an Eagle. 🦅💫 #EagleExcellence

Susan Thomas’s journey at Purdy Schools began as a Reading Coach from 2007 to 2009. A few years later, in 2012, she returned as a paraprofessional and has since become a steady, supportive presence for students and staff alike. While she can’t pinpoint one specific favorite memory, what stands out most to Susan is the strong sense of community at Purdy. Being part of a smaller school has made it feel more like a family than just a workplace—something she has deeply valued over the years. As she steps away, she knows she’ll dearly miss the people—both students and colleagues—who have made her days brighter. She’s grateful for the friendships she’s formed and the connections that have made her time at Purdy so meaningful. One thing she won’t miss, however, is the lightning-fast lunch breaks! After years of gulping down meals in record time, she’s looking forward to rediscovering the joy of slow, relaxed lunches. Looking back, Susan hopes that the students she worked with remember her as someone who treated them with kindness, respect, and compassion, while also challenging them to push themselves and strive for success. To her younger self, she’d offer a bit of practical—and heartfelt—advice: Your parents really did know what they were talking about. And finish college! As for retirement, Susan doesn’t have a set plan just yet, but she’s excited for what’s ahead. She hopes to take more trips to Texas to visit her daughter and son-in-law, catch up on her reading, and finally tackle a few long-awaited home projects. #EagleExcellence

Rebecca Greenway began her journey at Purdy Schools in January of 2000, and over the years, she became a constant source of support, care, and encouragement to students and staff alike. One of her favorite traditions has been helping with hair for the school musicals—something she’s proudly done since around 2016 or 2017. Those backstage moments, full of laughter, nerves, and creativity, hold a special place in her heart. For Rebecca, the best part of being an Eagle has always been the relationships she’s built with the students. Forming those bonds and watching young people grow, overcome challenges, and find their confidence has been the most rewarding part of her time at Purdy. As she retires, she knows she’ll miss her wonderful coworkers and the joy of seeing her students make progress. However, she’s more than ready to say goodbye to all the projects—and she’s not shy about it! 🤣 Rebecca hopes her students remember that she truly cared about each and every one of them. She wants them to know they are capable of anything they set their minds to and that someone believed in them, always. If she could go back and share one piece of advice with her younger self, it would be this: Don’t sweat the small stuff. Enjoy the moments more—because the years go by fast. Looking ahead, Rebecca’s retirement plans include spending lots of time with her grandbabies and possibly subbing now and then so she can still see the kids she loves so much. Her time in the classroom may be ending, but her impact will be felt for years to come. #EagleExcellence

Kimberly Utter began her journey at Purdy Schools in the 1998–1999 school year. Over the decades, she poured her heart into every role she took on, but it was in the Art room where she felt most alive. Teaching Art ignited something in her soul—the creativity, the freedom of expression, the spark in her students’ eyes. Those moments are the ones she treasures most. At the core of Kimberly’s time at Purdy were the students. Their energy, resilience, and boundless potential gave each day meaning and purpose. They were the heartbeat of her career, and the reason she returned year after year. But the students weren’t the only ones who shaped her experience—her colleagues left a deep and lasting imprint as well. The conversations, the support, the shared laughter and tears—they were part of what made Purdy home. Leaving isn’t easy. The hardest days were never about the job itself, but the emotional toll of caring deeply. There were drives home that ended in tears, thinking about children facing challenges far too heavy for their young shoulders. That kind of care doesn't clock out at the end of the day—it lingers, because that's who Kimberly is. Looking back, she hopes her greatest legacy isn’t found on a wall or in a file, but in the lives of her students. Many still reach out, long after graduation—seeking advice, sharing news, or simply stopping her in town for a hug. For Kimberly, that’s the truest measure of impact: to be remembered as someone who saw them, believed in them, and encouraged them to keep going. She believes the real legacy in education is human. It's about kindness, empathy, and being the safe place someone needed at just the right time. And if we do it well, students return—not just with memories, but with their own children in tow, ready to pass along that same trust. If she could offer advice to her younger self, she’d say this: People will be mean. Don’t take it personally. Their behavior is a reflection of them, not you. As she steps into retirement, Kimberly is ready for new adventures—traveling to places she's never been, treasure-hunting in thrift stores, and soaking up the Florida sunshine in the winter months. She looks forward to more time with her family and living each day with intention and joy. And though she will miss many parts of Purdy, she will miss Susan most of all—her best friend and voice of reason through it all. Their friendship, built over years of shared experiences, laughter, and truth-telling, is something she will carry with her always. #EagleExcelllence

🌸🪴 FFA Plant Sale – Just in Time for Mother’s Day! 🪴🌸
 Looking for the perfect gift? We’ve got beautiful blooms and greenery ready for you! 📅 May 8–9 
🕣 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
 📍 Purdy FFA Greenhouse Come support Purdy FFA and grab something special for the moms in your life! 💐💛 #EagleExcellece

💛🖤 Become a Purdy Eagle! 🦅 We would love to have you join our school family! Take a look at www.purdyk12.com. #EagleExcellence

Barb Warnick began her teaching career at Purdy in 1998, and over the years, she has woven herself into the very fabric of the school community. With so many cherished memories, she finds it impossible to choose just one as her favorite—each moment has added to a fulfilling and memorable career. For Barb, the best part of being an Eagle has been the strong sense of community. She treasures the close-knit bonds formed within grade levels and across the school, feeling grateful to be part of a team that supports one another like family. As she steps away from the classroom, what she’ll miss most are the students and her fellow teachers and administrators. Teaching has been her identity for so long that it will be a real adjustment not seeing the familiar faces she’s come to know and love every day. However, she won’t miss the early mornings or the mountain of paperwork that comes with the job. Barb hopes her impact on students will be lasting—that she helped spark a love for reading or at least helped them enjoy it. More than anything, she hopes every student who passed through her classroom knew that she truly cared about them and always wanted the best for them. If she could offer a bit of wisdom to her younger self, it would be to find a healthy balance between work and home life, to savor each day, and to understand just how quickly time passes. Now, as she heads into retirement, Barb is looking forward to new projects and precious time with family. She plans to remodel her home, spend quality time with her granddaughter and daughter, and take a few well-deserved trips. More than anything, she’s ready to embrace and enjoy all that retirement life has to offer. #EagleExcellence

🎓✨ You're Invited! ✨🎓
Join us for the High School Awards & Scholarship Ceremony
 📅 Wednesday, May 7
🕙 10:00 a.m.
 📍 Purdy FEMA Auditorium Come celebrate the achievements and bright futures of our outstanding students! 🌟🎉 #EagleExcellence

Glenn Terry began his career at Purdy Schools in January of 1996 and has been a dedicated part of the Eagle family ever since. One of his favorite memories during his time at Purdy involves a moment of unexpected comedy—watching Kimberly Utter proudly walk with a large iced coffee, only to run into a wooden door and spill it everywhere. For Glenn, being an Eagle wasn’t just a job; it was a way of life. “I’ve always been an Eagle,” he says. “It’s a good place to be.” Over the years, he built strong relationships with the staff, who he says will be the part of school he misses the most. However, one thing he won’t miss? The after-hours calls—especially from Josh Hughes and a few others who didn’t mind reaching out beyond the school day. Glenn hopes his legacy is one of a strong work ethic and a positive example for students. He’s proud of the attitude and values he brought to his role, and the message he leaves behind is simple: show up, work hard, and lead by example. If he could go back and give his younger self advice, it would be this: Retire earlier—don’t stay working for too long. As he steps into retirement, Glenn looks forward to working for himself at the farm, trading school bells for early mornings and fresh air. #EagleExcellence

🏀 Girls Basketball Camp 🏀 Calling all athletes in 3rd–12th grade! Join us May 19–23 for a week of skills, fun, and team spirit! 📅 Date: May 19–23 📍 Grades: 3rd–12th ✅ Sign up now! Don’t miss out! #EagleExcellence

🙏🎓 Baccalaureate Ceremony 🎓🙏 Please join us on 📅 Wednesday, May 7 🕖 7:00 p.m. 📍 Purdy FEMA Auditorium A special evening to reflect, celebrate, and honor our graduating seniors. All are welcome! #EagleExcellece