Purdy

100+ words spelled in Purdy

February 21, 2024

The Purdy Spelling Bee was held on Jan. 26. Nine contestants from grades 4-6 competed. The winner was Paul Bawithawng, a fourth-grader. The runner up was Solomon Thang, also a fourth-grader. The winner spelled “multitude’ and then “journey” to win the competition. It was a very competitive match with over 100 words used during the entirety of the Spelling Bee.

Hopping along to JeffCo: Hoppes signs letter of intent

February 7, 2024

A three-time All-State softball player seeking a school record fourth award this season, Purdy senior Jessi Hoppes will be a hop, skip and a jump away from home in the fall, signing a letter of intent on Jan. 29 to continue her career at Jefferson College.

Once an Eagle, always an Eagle: Lee signs for college ball

February 7, 2024

Once an Eagle; always an Eagle. Purdy baseball senior Hunter Lee will not change mascots as he prepares to move to the next level, signing a letter of intent on Jan.

Purdy Homecoming court named

February 7, 2024

Purdy High School will crown its 2024 Homecoming Queen and Mr. Tip-Off at a special coronation between JV and varsity boys’ basketball games on Friday. The JV contest against Billings begins at 6 p.m. This year’s Homecoming theme is “Eagles Through the Years.” Front row, from left: senior Raeley Henderson, junior Rosa Schad, sophomore Gabriela Groomer and freshman Allison Lopez. Back row: junior Will Henderson, sophomore Damon Mahurin and freshman Logan Manwarren. Not pictured: senior Gauge Davidson.

Purdy man graduates US Marine Corps Boot Camp

January 31, 2024

Private Travis Zan Hughes, 18, of Purdy graduated from United States Marine Corps boot camp at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego on Dec. 8, 2023. Private Hughes successfully completed 13 weeks of intensive basic training at MCRD San Diego as one of many recruits in Charlie Company Platoon 1043. Following a short leave, he has reported to Camp Pendleton for Infantry Training Battalion. Contributed photo

January 31, 2024

When the Purdy school district received its first Annual Performance Review (APR) based on the Missouri School Improvement Plan 6 (MSIP6) in 2022, one thing was clear — there was work to be done. Travis Graham, Purdy superintendent, said the district was disappointed in its score of 70.3 percent, and improvements mainly needed to be made in English language arts, math and science.

January 23, 2024

Vehicle fails to yield on Hwy. 37 Two Purdy residents were injured in a wreck at 8:45 a.m.

Purdy FBLA raises $1,350 for employee battling breast cancer

January 9, 2024

The Purdy High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter, in conjunction with the Purdy High School Volleyball Team, raised $1,350 in their annual October Pink Out fundraising effort. Funds were raised from T-shirt and cake pop sales, a hat day, volleyball raffle and a serving contest at the Pink Out Volleyball Game.