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PCPS Board of Education Adopts Safety Protocols

Monday, July 26

The Ponca City Board of Education adopted safety protocols for the 2021-2022 school year on Monday night.Masks will only be implemented if the county is declared a State of Emergency by the Governor or recommended by the Kay County Health Department pursuant to SB 658. However, by federal order,... Read More.

PCPS Takes Steps To Ensure Safety of Students

Monday, July 26

It’s NANOED, an alcohol-free sanitizer, will be available at all entrance points, common areas and offices within the Ponca City Public School district when school starts this fall. The hand sanitizer is comparable to a liquid bandage and lasts for up to eight hours, even with frequent handwashing.Hand sanitizing... Read More.

Amber Alert for missing Union City kids

Friday, July 16

KWTV in Oklahoma City is reporting that Union City Police have issued an Amber Alert for these siblings who are believed to be with their parents Christian and Samantha King. Investigators say 12 year old Kizzabelle and 6 year old Jensen are in danger. Christian King has active warrants... Read More.

Kelli Kinkaid Named New Girls Soccer Coach

Friday, July 16

Pending Board of Education approval on Monday night, Kelli Kinkaid has been named the new high school girls soccer coach for the 2021-2022 school year.Kinkaid is a 1996 graduate of Ponca City High School. She played soccer starting with rec soccer at the age of five and continued playing... Read More.

Kansas man charged with 2nd degree rape in Kay County

Friday, July 16

A Winfield, Kansas resident is facing a felony count of 2nd degree rape in Kay County.Andrew Patrick Johnson, 32, received his felony on June 29 when Blackwell police were notified that he tried raping a 15-year-old girl. According to police, Johnson and the teen connect via social media in... Read More.

East Middle School Prepares for New Year

Friday, July 16

Maintenance and office staff for eighth grade students attending East Middle School are already working on getting the building ready for the first day of school next month. The roof over the wrestling room addition was also repaired over the summer break.“Our teachers and staff will be ready to... Read More.

In-Person Registration Assistance To Be Offered

Friday, July 16

Online registration for students attending Ponca City Public Schools remains open. All returning students who will attend PCPS must be registered online annually through the PowerSchool Parent Portal to update district and state required information.The Parent Portal may be accessed through the PowerSchool link on the district website at... Read More.

PCPS Cooks Food for Meals on Wheels Program

Friday, July 16

The Ponca City Meals on Wheels program has been around for over 40 years in the community. Because of the recent pandemic and COVID-19 restrictions, the program was struggling to continue offering meals to those in need.Lana Jones, chairman of the Ponca City Meals on Wheels program, said the... Read More.

Oklahoma sees 1,092 new COVID-19 cases since Tuesday

Thursday, July 15

The Oklahoma State Department of Health on Wednesday reported that there's been 1,082 new COVID-19 cases in the state since Tuesday.OSDH reports that overall, Oklahoma's seen 463,152 COVID-19 cases, 8,654 deaths and 27,275 hospitalizations since March 2020. At this time, there are 3,458 active COVID-19 cases in Oklahoma.Kay County... Read More.

PCPS Seventh Grade Students required to have adult Tdap shot

Thursday, July 15

Seventh grade students are required to have an adult Tdap shot before they will be fully registered for the 2021-2022 school year.This means parents may fill out the registration but it will not be complete until the PCPS Registration Center, 111 West Grand Avenue, has received the updated shot... Read More.

Ponca City Senior Center having lunch and special presentation Friday

Wednesday, July 14

The Ponca City Senior Center would like to invite community seniors to lunch and a special presentation from members of the Ponca City Police Department, on Friday July 16th.The presentation on cyber awareness will inform seniors about some of the pitfalls that exist online and how best to avoid... Read More.

New system at Ponca City Library going live today

Wednesday, July 14

The new system at the Ponca City Library will go live today! All library users had their pin numbers reset and the new pin number will be the last 4 digits of their library cards. The pin number is for the libraries online catalog as well as Oklahoma Virtual... Read More.