ANNOUNCES – Page 4 – Ponca City Now

OBI announces upcoming blood drives across northern Oklahoma

Thursday, April 8 by Lyman James

DATE ─ Oklahoma Blood Institute and the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum are encouraging donors to rise up and give blood this spring!Individuals aged sixteen and up are urged to give blood at one of these locations:Successful blood donors will receive their choice of colorful spring t-shirt and one free adult admission to the... Read More.

PCPS Announces Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Informational Meeting

Wednesday, April 7 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public Schools is releasing PreK and Kindergarten Informational videos for parents of upcoming PreK and Kindergarten students on Thursday, April 15, 2021. The purpose of the video is to share pertinent information with parents of four to five-year-old students who will be attending PCPS during the upcoming 2021-2022 school year. In order to... Read More.

Ponca City Public Schools announces administrative changes

Friday, April 2 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public School district would like to announce three administrative changes for the 2021-2022 school year pending board approval on April 12, 2021. Dr. DaLana Hawkins – Associate Director of Secondary Curriculum Dr. DaLana Hawkins has been named the new Associate Director of Secondary Curriculum for the District effective July 1, 2021. She will... Read More.

Ponca City Public School District Announces Upcoming Calendar Reminders

Thursday, March 11 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public School District would like to remind students and parents that Friday, March 12, 2021 is an in-person school day. It had previously been designated as a distance learning day on the district calendar but was converted later. March 15-19, 2021 is Spring Break for all Oklahoma students, and the entire PCPS... Read More.

Ponca City Public School District Announces Course Selection For 9th Grade Students

Monday, March 8 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public School District would like to announce information regarding course selection for 9th grade students. Incoming 9th grade students will begin the process of selecting courses for the 2021-2022 school year beginning March 8, 2021. East Middle School Students During the week of March 8th, incoming freshmen from East Middle School will be meeting... Read More.

Ponca City Public School District Announces Distance Learning for Thursday, February 18

Wednesday, February 17 by Lyman James

Ponca City Public School District will continue with Distance Learning on Thursday, February 18. Their lots are cleared and ready to go but PCPS still has some hazardous bus routes and poor walking conditions. PCPS is also concerned about the issues that could arise in the morning due to the slushing from today freezing... Read More.

Ponca City Public School District Announces Distance Learning for February 16

Monday, February 15 by Lyman James

All Ponca City Public School students will participate in Distance Learning on Tuesday, February 16, due to continued extreme weather and hazardous road conditions. Teachers will communicate with students through Google Classroom or site Facebook pages. If we experience controlled electric service interruptions, Distance Learning will resume as power becomes available. We may not have advanced... Read More.

PCPS Wildcat Academy Announces Their January Student of the Month Andie Leete

Monday, February 8 by Lyman James

Andie Leete has been selected as the Wildcat Academy Student of the Month for January 2021. Andie was chosen because of her hard work and self-discipline. Andie has the record for the number of activities completed in a week, and her attendance is exemplary. She is in her seat every day on time and... Read More.

PCPS Announces Homecoming and Cheer & Hi-Stepper Senior Night

Monday, February 1 by Lyman James

When: Tuesday, February 2; Friday, February 5. What: Basketball Homecoming; Cheer and Hi-Stepper Senior Night Where: Robson Fieldhouse We would like to remind our spectators of the following safety protocols:Each participant will be allowed four spectators of their choice. Face coverings are required at all times. Facility will be cleared of spectators between JV and Varsity... Read More.

Northern Oklahoma College President Cheryl Evans Announces Retirement Plans: Evans Sets Retirement for June 30, 2021

Monday, January 11 by Lyman James

After serving 10 years as Northern Oklahoma College president, Dr. Cheryl Evans announced her plans to retire effective June 30, 2021. “After much reflection over the winter break, I determined that the timing is right for my personal life and the life of this historic 120-year-old college,” Evans said. “In the back of my mind, I’ve always... Read More.

Po-Hi Student Council Announces November Award Winners

Tuesday, January 5 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Senior High Student Council would like to announce their November Citizens of the Month Nicholas Stewart (left) and Abbigail Lawson (middle). Teacher of the Month was Paula Cochran. Mrs. Cochran (right) was awarded her gift in person, and the students are scheduled to receive their awards on Tuesday, January... Read More.

Ponca City East Middle School Announces Plans Regarding Students Participating in Sports

Tuesday, January 5 by Lyman James

In an effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, the Ponca City Public School Board of Education suspended all junior high activities at their December 14 Board meeting. This decision included all 8th grade winter and spring sports practices and competitions. A detailed press release was sent out on December 15 explaining their decisions. As... Read More.