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Ponca City Virtual Academy students can pick up needed supplies today and tomorrow

Thursday, August 13 by Lyman James

Ponca City Virtual Academy students may come to 111 West Grand anytime between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. today and tomorrow, August 13 and 14, to pick-up chrome books, handbooks, face coverings, and any other items needed for PCVA. This collection time is for virtual students who are enrolled in Learning Options 2 and... Read More.

Ponca City Chamber Office collecting school supplies until Friday

Thursday, August 13 by Lyman James

Due to the Pandemic we will not be doing Stuff the Bus at Walmart this year. However the need for schools supplies is still there. So we will be collecting school supplies at the Ponca City Chamber Office located at 5th and Grand Avenue. Please bring your supplies to our office. We will collect... Read More.

Back To School Information For Ponca City Public Schools

Wednesday, August 12 by Lyman James

PCPS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS SCHOOL DATE TIME INSTRUCTIONSGarfield Meet the TeacherAugust 174:00 – 6:00 p.m. Come-and-Go Meet the Teacher Night will be held outside at Garfield park.Other important details will be listed on Garfield’s Facebook page and website. Liberty Meet the Teacher August 17 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. Meet the Teacher Night at Liberty will take place outdoors.Other important details... Read More.

Ponca City Public School District Announces and Honors 2021 Teacher of the Year Nominees

Tuesday, August 11 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public School District is proud to announce and honor the 2021 Teacher of the Year (TOY) nominees. The District Teacher of the Year will be announced in a virtual celebration on Thursday, August 13 at the Concert Hall. It will be LIVE STREAMED on the district’s Facebook page.The theme this year... Read More.

Future of 2020 Kay County Free Fair discussed at Blackwell City Council Meeting

Friday, August 7 by Lyman James

During the Blackwell City Council meeting which was held Thursday night, one of the topics discussed was the future for the 2020 Kay County Free Fair that's scheduled for the second week of September with a reduction to only livestock and 12 food vendors.According to the Blackwell Journal-Tribune, Fair Board President Jake Kahle presented... Read More.

Ponca City Police investigating dead body at Lake Ponca

Saturday, August 1 by Lyman James

On August 1 at approximately 9:25 a.m., the Ponca City Police Communications Center received a 911 call stating there was a body in the water on the east lake of Lake Ponca.Officer’s and Investigators responded to the area near the Lake Ponca Campgrounds and confirmed a male was deceased in the water approximately six... Read More.

Ponca City Public School District Adopts Safety Protocols for Health, Instruction and Activities

Thursday, July 30 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public School Board of Education has adopted School Safety Protocols for Instruction, Health Protocols including Face Coverings, and Activities. Protocols are correlated with the Oklahoma COVID-19 Alert System, which provides new data regarding the county risk level of a 7-day rolling average of new cases of COVID-19. With weekly cases on... Read More.

Ponca City Public Schools Announces Make-up Enrollment Dates

Thursday, July 30 by Lyman James

Ponca City Public Schools will hold make-up enrollment on Thursday, August 6, from 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., and August 10 and 11, from 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. at the Registration Center located at 111 W. Grand Avenue. New students to the district must register in person. A list of required documents can be found on the district... Read More.

Ponca City Board of Education Special Meeting Scheduled for Wednesday

Tuesday, July 28 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Board of Education will hold a special meeting on July 29, 2020 at 12:00 PM in the Seminar Room of the Administration Center, 613 E. Grand Ave., Ponca City, Oklahoma. Notice was provided to the Kay County Clerk on July 24, 2020 at 8:00 AM. The primary purpose of the meeting... Read More.

Ponca City Public School District Rolls Out Their Return to Learn Plan Videos

Monday, July 27 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public School District has rolled out their Return to Learn Plan 2020-2021. The Plan is posted on the district website and Facebook page. Superintendent Shelley Arrott explained, “The District goal is to create an in-person, traditional learning environment with layers of safeguards embedded to protect students, families, and staff. In an... Read More.

Ponca City High School Announces Distribution Date for 2020 Cat Tale Yearbook

Thursday, July 23 by Lyman James

It’s finally here! COVID-19 couldn’t stop the publication of the most heart-felt edition of the Ponca City High School Cat Tale yearbook!!! On Friday, July 31, from 8:00-11:00 a.m. the 2020 Cat Tale yearbook will be released in a special “Drive Thru Distribution” event! Students and/or parents are asked to enter the teachers’ parking lot on... Read More.

Ark City Public Schools Staff Member tested for COVID-19

Wednesday, July 22 by Lyman James

A Summer School staff member for Ark City Public Schools has been tested for COVID-19.While there are no test results or diagnoses at this time, in an exercise of caution, Ark City Public Schools are contacting families whose children may have been in close proximity to this person. These calls are strictly precautionary at... Read More.