Fireworks prohibited within Ponca City

The Ponca City Fire Department strongly urges the public to use extra caution during the upcoming Fourth of July holiday period. Each year thousands of serious fireworks-related injuries occur across the country. Sparklers, firecrackers, and bottle rockets are the leading cause of those injuries.Fireworks are not allowed to be discharged within the city limits... Read More.

CITY OF PONCA CITY TO OBSERVE INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY

Residential Refuse WILL NOT BE PICKED UP on Friday, July 3 and WILL RESUME on Monday, July 6. Contact: Tim McNew, Solid Waste Superintendent, at 767-0454.The Landfill will be CLOSED on Friday, July 3 and will REOPEN on Saturday, July 4. Contact: Tim McNew, Solid Waste Superintendent, at 767-0454.The Ponca City Library will be CLOSED on... Read More.
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Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor employee tests COVID-19 positive

ARKANSAS CITY, Kan. – An Arkansas City Presbyterian Manor essential non-direct resident care employee tested positive this week for COVID-19. The employee is in isolation and quarantined at home.“Our top priority is the safety of our residents and staff members,” said Jeanne Gerstenkorn, PMMA’s infection preventionist and vice president for health and wellness. The employee... Read More.

Local COVID-19 testing sites for Ponca City and surrounding areas

With more COVID-19 cases being reported, a reminder that the Kay County Health Department in Ponca City is offering curbside COVID-19 testing Monday-Friday by appointment only. The testing is free, and no doctor referral is required. You must stay in your vehicle at all times during an appointment. To schedule an appointment, call (580)762-1641(Read More.

Ponca City Public Schools 2020-2021 Learning Options

The health, safety, and education of our students is the top priority for Ponca City Public Schools.  Due to the current issues with COVID-19, we are requesting the input from our parents and students regarding the three different learning options.Option 1:  On-site Learning: Traditional learning as typically offered – PreKindergarten through 12th GradeOption 2:  Blended Learning: Online instruction... Read More.
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PCDA Forward Together Mural at City Central

Ponca City, OK---------Ponca City Development Authority (PCDA) has created an interactive, community project with their "Paint by numbers" mural.  Local working artist Kortny Dylewski, Red Dirt Rosie, was commissioned by PCDA to create the mural which is located on the south side of the PCDA owned City Central building at 400 E. Central Ave... Read More.
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City of Blackwell releases response after a BHS coaching staff member tests positive for COVID-19

The City of Blackwell shared a press release on Thursday stating that they're aware of the situation regarding a coaching staff member of Blackwell High School testing positive for COVID-19 earlier in the week.The effected member contracted the virus while out of state, and has already been exercising safe social-distancing practices, including wearing a... Read More.

Deadlines approaching to register for sports camps in Ponca City

Ponca City youth summer sports camp deadlines are approaching. You can see flyers for the camps posted below. Tennis Camp with Coach Larimer begins June 15th. Volleyball Camp with Coach Hinterreiter begins June 22nd. Basketball Camp with Coach Fincher begins July 20th. You can also visit the Ponca City RecPlex for registration.To... Read More.

PONCA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS ENROLLMENT DATES AND INFORMATION

MESSAGE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT We are so excited for registration for the 2020-2021 school year to begin. It is going to be wonderful to see our returning students and to meet our new students in August. Our teachers and staff cannot wait to interact with students and families after a long five months of school... Read More.