Purdy
Scoreboard, May 28
The Purdy softball team saw its season end on May 21 in the sectional round of the Class 1 State Tournament. The Lady Eagles fell to Lockwood at home, 8-0. Purdy finishes the season as Class 1, District 5 champions with a record of 20-8.
Back on top
In the last decade, the Purdy softball team has been spoiled with district title trophies, however, this year’s team experienced the glory for the first time.
35 celebrate commencement in Purdy
Purdy graduate Will Henderson sprays silly string with a smile as he takes in the moment of celebration after graduating Saturday. A total of 35 Purdy seniors turned their tassels at the commencement ceremony. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cassville-democrat.com
Reading innovation drives Purdy success
Program in third year boosting student achievement
Purdy students Shine at MSSU Media Showcase
Students taking classes in business technology, multimedia, and yearbook were invited to submit their work to the annual Southern Media Showcase hosted by Missouri Southern State University on April 16. This competition draws students from large schools all over Southwest Missouri, including Joplin, Webb City, Carthage and Nixa.
Small schools, big ballpark
Thirty-seven high school baseball players from Purdy and Southwest enjoyed the opportunity of a lifetime on Saturday, getting to play a regular-season spring baseball game in a ballpark larger than either of their coaches have ever played in.
Purdy struggles revising city code
Missing chapter, dissected ordinances present challenges
Cooking up a win
Purdy High School took home first place at Missouri State University’s annual Culinary Showdown on April 4, where students from across Missouri competed in a fast-paced culinary challenge that tested creativity, teamwork and technical skills.
Purdy school board reorganizes following election
The Purdy school board reorganized at its April meeting and reviewed recent facilities needs.
Purdy school board fills staff positions
The Purdy school board renewed teacher contracts and heard about successes from the district’s new reading program during its March meeting.
