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Ponca City Public Schools Joining Oklahoma Big 8 Conference

Thursday, March 12 by Lyman James

Ponca City Public School Athletics has recently joined the Oklahoma Big 8 Conference. The conference schools are Choctaw, Enid, Midwest City, Putnam City Original, Putnam City West, Putnam City North, and Ponca City. The conference currently has seven schools and looking to add one more.Each sport will have some form of conference requirements whether... Read More.

NOC Covid-19 Update

Thursday, March 12 by Lyman James

In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and to protect the Northern Oklahoma College campus community, NOC will be conducting online classes the two weeks following spring break, beginning Monday, March 23 through Friday, April 3. Please be advised there are currently no known cases of COVID-19 at any NOC location. The clear guidance... Read More.

PCPS Closed for Spring Break

Thursday, March 12 by Lyman James

There will be no school for all Ponca City Public School students on Friday, March 13, 2020 due to a scheduled Professional Development Day. The following week, March 16-20 is Spring Break for all Oklahoma students. Enjoy the holiday, stay safe, and we cannot wait to see our students back on Monday, March 23,... Read More.

PCPS Students Participate in the 10 Moore Minutes Event to Honor Moore Students Hit and Killed by Motorist

Thursday, March 12 by Lyman James

Ponca City Public School students participated in the “10 Moore Minutes” run. The Moore Lions are honoring their three students who were hit and killed, and several others injured, during cross country practice. They have asked schools across the country to run for 10 minutes at any time on March 12 or 13 and to share... Read More.

Police Investigating Shooting From Tuesday Night

Thursday, March 12 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Police Department responded to a shooting incident that occurred at around 11:38 p.m. Tuesday night in the 1600 block of N. Hathaway.An AllianceHealth Emergency Room employee requested an officer after a male was seen with a gunshot wound to the shoulder. The suspect has since been transported to a hospital outside... Read More.

NOC Mavs softball drops two to Mid-America

Thursday, March 12 by Lyman James

The Northern Oklahoma College Mavericks dropped two games to Mid-America University Junior Varsity Wednesday at Tonkawa. NOC (4-16) lost the first game 6-3 and 4-3. In Game 1, the Mavs trailed 5-1 after two innings and never recovered losing 6-3. Katelyn Yee had three doubles and one run batted in while Madison Kettler had... Read More.

PCPS Lady Wildcats Basketball in State Finals Tournament March 12 at 7:00 PM

Wednesday, March 11 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public Schools Lady Wildcats Basketball team will be playing Deer Creek Edmond in the State Finals Tournament on Thursday, March 12 at 7:00 p.m. in the Mabee Center in Tulsa, OK. If the Cats win, they will play on Friday at noon in the same location. JOIN US IN TULSA AS... Read More.

KNIGHT AVENUE AND 5TH STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT BEGINS MARCH 16

Wednesday, March 11 by Lyman James

Evans and Associates Construction Company, Inc. has entered a contract with the City of Ponca City to complete paving improvements upon Knight Avenue from 14th Street west 1,200 feet and upon Fifth Street from Prospect Avenue north 1,576 feet. The first phase of the project is scheduled to begin on Monday, March 16, 2020.Phase... Read More.

Mavs softball drops two to Connors

Wednesday, March 11 by Lyman James

WARNER, Oklahoma –The Northern Oklahoma College opened conference play Tuesday losing to games at Connors State 2-1 and 12-3. NOC (4-14) hosts Rose State at 2 p.m. Thursday. In Game 1, Connors broke open a 1-1 tie with a single run in the 5th beating NOC 2-1. The Mavs had four hits, Hallie Durkee led... Read More.

NOC Mavs Basketball Heading To NJCAA Tournament

Wednesday, March 11 by Lyman James

For only the third time in school history, the NOC Mavs basketball team will head to the NJCAA Tournament.The Mavs (28-4) heard the announcement on Monday at a watch party on the NOC-Tonkawa campus.NOC will take on Moberly(MO) (26-6) at 10 a.m. Monday in Hutchinson, Ks. The Mavs were on the bubble following a... Read More.

Estimates Released Following Playground Fire

Tuesday, March 10 by Lyman James

PONCA CITY - On March 9th, 2020 the Ponca City Fire Department responded to a reported fire at Liberty Park in Ponca City. The fire was contained to a large play structure. Damages are estimated to be in excess of $20,000. A fire investigator with the Ponca City Police Department Detective Division was assigned... Read More.

NOC Gala Tickets available March 31

Tuesday, March 10 by Lyman James

Tickets for the 25th Annual Northern Oklahoma College Gala go on sale Tuesday, March 31, at 9 a.m. The Gala is set for Sunday, April 26 at 7 p.m. in the Kinzer Performing Arts Center at NOC Tonkawa, 1220 East Grand Avenue. Internationally noted conductor and Tonkawa native Gerald Steichen will direct the Gala in a... Read More.