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Sexual Harassment Allegations Lead to Ark City High School Suspension

Friday, December 16 by Lyman James

A staff member at Arkansas City High School has been suspended because of sexual harassment allegations that are currently being investigated by the school district and Ark City Police.The school released a statement saying that the administration became aware of the allegations early yesterday and immediately called police.That employee has been suspended, with pay,... Read More.

High School Football Playoffs Include 5 Area Teams

Thursday, November 10 by Lyman James

The 9-1 Tonkawa Buccaneers, the #2 seed in District A-5, open at home against the Mounds Golden Eagles. Mounds finished the regular season at 5-5 and come into the game as the #4 seed in their district. That game can be heard on 1047 The Bull with the pla-by-play team of Joe Thompson and... Read More.

High School Football Schedule – Po Hi & Newkirk Play Tonight

Thursday, October 20 by Lyman James

Tonight (Thursday Oct. 20)The Po-Hi Wildcats play Capitol Hill at Sullins Stadium Newkirk is at home against Perry.In high school football tomorrow night…The 7-0 Tonkawa Buccaneers and the 7-0 Hominy Bucs will battle in Hominy. Hear that game with Joe Thompson and Jeremy Bristow on 1047 The Bull. The Rock &... Read More.

Cowley College, Ark City High School Partner For Basketball Camp

Tuesday, June 21 by Lyman James

A total of seven teams recently participated in the Cowley College Tigers and Ark City High School Men’s Basketball Team Camp.The event, which was won by Wichita Independent High School, was held inside W.S. Scott Auditorium.According to a press release from Cowley, Ponca City High School finished second behind Wichita Independent and Ark City... Read More.

Nine Ponca City High School students participated in the State Solo and Ensemble Festival

Wednesday, May 11 by Lyman James

Nine Ponca City High School students participated in the State Solo and Ensemble Festival for vocal music on April 22 at Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee. These students earned Superior ratings at the district level to advance to the state level.Terryn Goddard (ninth grade) sang “Vienna, City of Dreams” and earned an Excellent rating.... Read More.

Blackwell High School Wrestling Team wins Cushing Tournament

Monday, January 10 by Lyman James

The Blackwell High School Wrestling Team brought home some new hardware over the weekend as the Maroons won the Cushing Tournament with a score of 194 points with Cushing following with 167 and Guthrie with 151.5 points. Placers are: Kruz Goff-champ Christian Mora-2nd Aidan Odell -2nd Kaiden Ailey-4th Louden Wolfe-3rd Kolby Looper-3rd Jd McCleary-6th Jason Osgood-3rd Jaxon Brown-6th

Noble County deputy involved in felony high speed pursuit

Thursday, December 30 by Lyman James

The Noble County Sheriff's Office reports that on Wednesday evening, a Noble County deputy was involved in a felony high speed pursuit which went through Kay county and ended near the Kansas state line.During the pursuit, the deputy was involved in a single vehicle collision. According to the Noble County Sheriff's Office's Facebook page,... Read More.

Social media threat made towards Ponca City High School Wednesday afternoon

Wednesday, September 29 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Police Department and Ponca City Public Schools became aware of a social media threat against Ponca City High School made by a person not at the school on Wednesday afternoon.The high school was locked down and Ponca City Police, the Kay County Sheriff’s Office, O.S.B.I. and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol responded.... Read More.

Ponca City High School Announces 2021 Prom Royalty

Tuesday, May 11 by Lyman James

The 2021 Ponca City High School prom will be held Saturday, May 15th at Robson Field House. The Grand March will begin at 7:00 p.m. The theme of the 2021 Ponca City High School Prom is “Under the Stars”. The colors are blue and silver.In the case of inclement weather, the school will announce... Read More.

Ponca City High School Announces Events Celebrating Seniors in the Class of 2021

Wednesday, May 5 by Lyman James

With graduation rapidly approaching, Ponca City High School announces events celebrating seniors in the Class of 2021. Baccalaureate will be held on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 218 South 6th Street. Each senior will be provided two vouchers for guests. Seniors should arrive by 6:30 p.m. and wear appropriate... Read More.

Ponca City High School DECA members recently competed in the virtual Oklahoma DECA State Career Development Conference

Thursday, April 29 by Lyman James

DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe. Ponca City members Ryleigh Rowe and Torran Cremers competed in the Community Awareness Project with their Kindness Workshop held virtually for Washington Pre-K students last fall. These students will represent Ponca City High School... Read More.

High Speed Internet Wireless Access Point available in Newkirk

Wednesday, April 28 by Lyman James

Through cooperation with OneNet, Dr. Brian Whitacre of OSU Agriculture Economics, and Kay County OSU Extension, there is now a Wireless Internet Access Point available in the parking lot north of the Kay County Courthouse. OneNet, the comprehensive digital communications initiative of the state system of higher education, answered the call of the Keep... Read More.