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Blackwell Chamber sponsoring Annual ODOT Trash Off Day

Tuesday, March 23 by Lyman James

Blackwell Chamber of Commerce announced on social media that they will be sponsoring the Annual ODOT Trash Off Day on Saturday, April 17th from 9:00 a.m. to Noon.Volunteers will meet at the Blackwell Fairgrounds for supplies and assignments. Volunteers are needed to make this a successful event for the Blackwell community.Bring your teams,... Read More.

Arbor Day Foundation Names Ponca City Tree City USA

Tuesday, March 16 by Lyman James

Ponca City, Oklahoma was named a 2020 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management.Ponca City achieved Tree City USA recognition by meeting the program's four requirements: a tree board or department, a tree care ordinance, an annual community forestry budget of at least... Read More.

NOC students connect with legislators on Higher Education Day

Thursday, March 11 by Lyman James

Students from Oklahoma’s state system institutions and members of the public higher education community across the state connected with area legislators Tuesday, March 9, during a virtual advocacy day to promote the value and importance of higher education in Oklahoma. Northern Oklahoma College had a total of 36 participants including NOC Regents, NOCF... Read More.

Pioneer Tech Center hosting Preview Day today and Thursday

Tuesday, February 23 by Lyman James

The Pioneer Technology Center in Ponca City is having their Preview Day today for area high school students and their parents/guardians.Those that attend will have the opportunity to tour the PTC campus by appointment. If you are not able to tour today, you can make an appointment for Thursday, February 25.PTC says for your... Read More.

Blackwell Public Schools having Virtual Learning Day due to water issues

Friday, February 19 by Lyman James

Due to the recent issues with Blackwell water, Blackwell Public Schools will once again be going with virtual learning today. Blackwell City workers are continuing to work on the city's water issue from the recent winter storm.

January 18 In-person Instruction Day

Friday, January 15 by Lyman James

January 18, 2021 is an in-person instructional day for Ponca City Public Schools. This date was previously scheduled as a Distance Learning Practice Day. The Board of Education approved the change during the December 2020 Meeting. However, Ponca City High School and all quarantined students and staff, district-wide, will remain on Distance Learning this... Read More.

City of Ponca City to observe Martin Luther King Day

Thursday, January 7 by Lyman James

The City of Ponca City will observe Monday, January 18, as a City Holiday:• Residential Refuse WILL NOT BE PICKED UP Monday, January 18, and RESUME Tuesday, January 19. Contact Tim McNew, Solid Waste Superintendent, 767-0411 • Ponca City Landfill will CLOSE Monday, January 18, and will REOPEN Tuesday, January 19. Contact Tim McNew, Solid Waste Superintendent,... Read More.

Over 17,000 new COVID-19 cases reported over four day New Year’s Weekend

Monday, January 4 by Lyman James

Over the four-day New Year's weekend, the Oklahoma State Department of Health reported a total of 17,042 new positive COVID-19 cases as Oklahoma has now seen 304,072 COVID-19 cases overall. There are currently 36,232 COVID-19 cases active for the state.Over the holiday weekend, 94 new virus-related deaths were documented, putting the statewide death toll... Read More.

City of Ponca City to observe New Year’s Day holiday

Tuesday, December 29 by Lyman James

The City of Ponca City will observe Friday, January 1, 2021 as a City Holiday: • Residential Refuse WILL NOT BE PICKED UP Friday, January 1, and will RESUME Monday, January 4. Contact Tim McNew, Solid Waste Superintendent, 767-0411 • Ponca City Landfill will CLOSE Friday, January 1, and REOPEN Saturday, January 2. Contact Tim McNew, Solid Waste... Read More.

Ponca City’s Lincoln Elementary Celebrates Veterans Day

Thursday, November 12 by Lyman James

Mrs. Webb’s first grade class celebrated Veteran’s Day this morning by:First, they filled out a KWL chart (what they know, what they want to know, and what they Learned) Next, they watched a video that taught them about Veteran’s Day Lastly, the students made a video for Mrs. Webb’s father, who is a... Read More.

PCPS Planning for Possible Distance Learning Day Due to Inclement Weather

Monday, October 26 by Lyman James

All PCPS students, who do not have access to a device or reliable Internet, will bring home a chrome book and hot spot on Monday, October 26 to prepare for a possible Distance Learning Day due to inclement weather forecasted for Tuesday, October 27. Superintendent, Shelley Arrott, will make a decision no later than 6:00 PM... Read More.

Instructions for Distance Learning Day October 9

Thursday, October 8 by Lyman James

PCPS Families:Friday, October 9, will be the 2 nd 2020-2021 School Year Distance Learning Day for ALL students. Students will not physically come to school but will participate in a virtual learning day, which will count as an instructional day. It is a required day of learning and attendance will be taken. The day... Read More.