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Ponca City Public School District Saddened Over Death of East Middle School Teacher

Monday, January 18 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public School district is sad to report the death of one of its teachers, Charles Wylie, on Monday, January 18, 2021. Charlie has taught reading at East Middle School for the last four years. His brother Jamey and his sister-n-law Amanda both teach at West Middle School.Superintendent Shelley Arrott said, ““We... Read More.

1,837 COVID-19 cases, 7 deaths and 2,353 recoveries reported by OSDH on Monday

Monday, January 18 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 1,837 new COVID-19 cases for Monday, putting Oklahoma's overall total of cases to 356,816. There are 39,586 COVID-19 cases that are active.Seven additional virus-related deaths were documented by OSDH on Monday to put Oklahoma's death toll to 2,994. Two were a man and a woman in... Read More.

OSDH reports 6,935 COVID-19 cases, 98 deaths and 5,009 recoveries over the weekend

Monday, January 18 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 6,935 COVID-19 cases in total for Saturday and Sunday. Oklahoma's seen an overall total of 354,979 COVID-19 cases as 40,109 cases are active.Over the weekend, OSDH has documented 62 virus-related deaths as the statewide death toll is at 2,987. This includes one death in Kay County... Read More.

Letter from Ponca City Superintendent Regarding Governor’s New Quarantine Guidance

Monday, January 18 by Lyman James

January 17, 2021PCPS Families:Governor Stitt held a press conference last week and announced Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) new proposed guidance related to quarantine protocols for students in Oklahoma schools.The non-mandatory changes to quarantine protocols: • Pertain ONLY to students exposed in a classroom setting. • Authorize schools to modify the quarantine protocols to allow... Read More.

Two new virus-related deaths for Kay County, 3,538 COVID-19 Cases and 3,398 recoveries reported Friday

Friday, January 15 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 3,538 new positive COVID-19 cases for Friday, January 15. Oklahoma's seen 348,044 COVID-19 cases overall as 38,245 cases are active.A total of 43 virus-related deaths were documented on Friday to put Oklahoma's death toll to 2,925. This includes two Kay County individuals, a female in the... Read More.

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.

Ponca City Broadband construction for phase 1 is complete

Friday, January 15 by Lyman James

This map shows the approximate boundaries of each of the 5 project phases for Ponca City Broadband. This project will not initially provide services outside of the City limits.The major, North/South dividing line, is N 14th St. Phase 2 is separated from Phase 3 by Highland Ave and Phase 4 is separated from Phase... Read More.

Congratulations to the January Employee Recognition Award Winners

Thursday, January 14 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public School District would like to congratulate their January, 2021 Employee Recognition Award Winners. Certified Employee of the Month is Barbara Cusick, District Executive Director of Curriculum. The Support Employee of the Month is Heather Golay, Teacher Assistant at Washington Pre-K. The January Friend of Education is Free Will Baptist Church... Read More.

3,142 COVID-19 cases, 34 virus-related deaths and 4,101 recoveries reported for Oklahoma on Thursday

Thursday, January 14 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 3,142 new positive COVID-19 cases for Thursday, January 14. Oklahoma's seen 344,506 COVID-19 cases overall as 38,148 cases are active.A total of 34 virus-related deaths were documented on Thursday to put Oklahoma's death toll to 2,882. This includes one for Kay County for a Ponca City... Read More.

Wind Advisory in effect for Thursday

Thursday, January 14 by Lyman James

The National Weather Service in Norman has put Kay County and much of northern Oklahoma under a Wind Advisory that remains in effect until 6 p.m. Thursday evening.All the counties included in the advisory are Harper, Woods, Alfalfa, Grant, Kay, Ellis, Woodward, Major, Garfield, Noble, Roger Mills, Dewey, Custer, Blaine, Kingfisher, Logan, Payne, Beckham,... Read More.

Ponca City Water Department repairing water main break at 5th and Hartford

Thursday, January 14 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Water Department will be repairing a water main break at 5th and Hartford. Residence in the area may experience low water pressure. As of now it will be open, but may be reduced to one lane. This intersection has seen numerous repairs lately due to water main breaks!

Residential Autumn leaf collection continues until February

Thursday, January 14 by Lyman James

The City of Ponca City’s Residential Autumn Leaf Collection has begun and will end on February 5, 2021.The City is asking residents who wish to have their leaves removed to please follow these guidelines: • Bagged leaves, placed in the regular refuse collection area, will be collected free of charge. Bagged leaves will be picked... Read More.