PCPS Attendance Reminders

Please remember, it is the parent’s or guardian’s responsibility to notify the school by phone or written message when a student is to miss one or more classes.For the safety of your children, parents should call the site attendance office the morning of the day the student is to be absent and state the... Read More.

City of Ponca City shares reminder about storm shelters

The City of Ponca City does not maintain public storm shelters. At this time there are no buildings that meet the construction specifications established by Texas Tech University's Wind Science and Engineering Department, and adopted by FEMA. In addition, there are a number of reasons why relying on a public shelter is a dangerous... Read More.
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Severe weather facts for storm season

During severe weather adequate shelter could save your life. Ponca City does not have public storm shelters. It is your responsibility to select a shelter location. Do it now. Here are some facts to keep in mind.*A personal shelter installed at your home must meet construction requirements from FEMA documents 320, 360 and/or ICT500.... Read More.

Ponca City Senior Center to temporarily relocate during renovations

Building renovations at the Ponca City Senior Center will soon be underway.Until renovations are completed, the Ponca City Senior Center will temporarily relocate to the First Presbyterian Church, located at 1505 E. Grand Avenue, as of Monday, May 23.In order to prepare for the relocation, Ponca City Senior Center hours will be adjusted the... Read More.
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Flash Flood Watch for northern Oklahoma on Wednesday

The National Weather Service has placed Garfield, Grant, Kay, Noble, Osage and Pawnee counties all under a Flash Flood Watch that goes from this morning through tomorrow. Showers and thunderstorms will develop Wednesday morning over a broad swath of the watch area. Another round of rain and thunderstorms is expected later in the afternoon and... Read More.

Health Dept. Report Says A Third Of Winfield, Ark City Residents Had COVID

By BRADY BAUMANThe City-Cowley County Health Department reports several Cowley County communities had 25 percent or more of its population infected with COVID-19 throughout the pandemic.According to a news release from the health department, Winfield and Ark City communities saw a third of its residents test positive for the virus. Winfield saw 4,350 residents... Read More.

Start thinking about fishing at Lake Ponca

Great time to start thinking about Spring/Summer Fishing at Lake Ponca! You can purchase online at www.poncacityok.gov/parksandrec/registrationYou must have a state fishing license and a Lake Ponca permit to fish on Lake Ponca.Ponca City Resident: (P.O. Box is not a residential address.)Daily Permit $2.00 Annual Individual $6.00 Annual Family $10.00 Non-Resident Daily Permit $4.00 Annual Individual $10.00 Annual Family $20.00 Senior... Read More.
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Red Flag Warning in effect for northern Oklahoma

The National Weather Service in Norman has issued a Red Flag Warning for Woods, Alfalfa, Grant, Kay, Woodward, Major, Garfield, Noble, Blaine, Kingfisher, Caddo and Comanche counties in Oklahoma from Noon today until 7 p.m. this evening.The National Weather Service in Tulsa also has a Red Flag Warning in effect for Osage and Pawnee... Read More.

Blackwell’s Tulip’s A Bloom Festival set for May 7

The 2022 Tulip’s A Bloom Festival is set for May 7 in downtown Blackwell.The event will start at 9 a.m. and end at 3 p.m.Music, food, games, petting zoo, treasure hunt, contests, and many more activities are planned.Art Students are needed for the Sidewalk Chalk Art contest. A winner will be selected by judges... Read More.