ANNOUNCES – Page 5 – Ponca City Now

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.

PCPS Wildcat Academy Announces October Student of the Month

Tuesday, November 17 by Lyman James

Haley Eck has been selected as the Wildcat Academy student of the month for October. Haley was selected because of her strong work ethic, attendance, and her classroom behavior. She was presented with a certificate and a Sonic gift card donated by Jodi Cline, Edward D. Jones Investments, PIE partner for Wildcat Academy.

Raydon Leaton announces retirement from Northern Oklahoma College

Tuesday, November 17 by Lyman James

Raydon Leaton, currently serving as Vice President for NOC Enid, announced today his retirement at the end of the fall semester. Effective December 17, Leaton will be leaving Northern after twenty-one years of service and has accepted another position in Florida where he will be closer to family. “Even though my career at NOC is... Read More.

PCPS Announces “Pink Out” for Football Game

Thursday, October 22 by Lyman James

Ponca City Public Schools wants to inform Po-Hi Wildcat fans about “Pink Out” for Friday’s home football game against Booker T. Washington. This annual event is to bring awareness to those who have and continue to fight each day. Please make plans to wear your pink and show your support! GO CATS!!!Game will kickoff... Read More.

NOC announces spring academic calendar adjustments

Wednesday, October 7 by Lyman James

Northern Oklahoma College is making several adjustments to the 2021 Spring Academic Calendar. “Based on consultation with local health officials along with a Memo of Understanding with a partner institution, NOC will adjust the start date of the spring semester in order to match schedules as required with our partner and to give us... Read More.

PCPS Announces Plans for Homecoming 2020

Monday, October 5 by Lyman James

Homecoming for Ponca City High School is Thursday, October 8 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. The Homecoming “Reverse Parade” will begin at 6:00 p.m. and last until 8:00 p.m. Class floats will be parked along Overbrook by the curb in front of the High School front lawn. It is being called a “Reverse Parade”... Read More.