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Picture Day Coming to Ponca City Senior High School

Thursday, March 25 by Lyman James

Message from Po-Hi Yearbook Sponsor Paige Marsh: Believe it or not, Lifetouch will be here on Thursday, April 1, for Picture Day! For those of you who are new, Lifetouch takes the FREE pictures of our student body which are then used in the yearbook. Students/parents can purchase portrait packages (optional) and this is a small... Read More.

Junior High Spring Sport Athletics Return for Ponca City Public Schools

Thursday, March 11 by Lyman James

Monday, March 22, 2021, seventh grade athletes will return to practice and competition. Athletes that will be returning are in-season Spring Sports. In addition to seventh grade athletes, all Junior High Spring sport athletes will return to competition. Athletes will need an OSSAA Physical Form completed before participating. The OSSAA Physical form and all other... Read More.

High winds lead to injury collision west of Pawhuska

Wednesday, March 10 by Lyman James

A personal injury collision occurred at 1:43 p.m. Wednesday on County Road N3660 approximately 3/10TH mile north of State Highway 11, approximately 8 mile west of Pawhuska in Osage County.According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol's report, Caleb G. Drummond, 21, of Pawhuska was driving a 2007 Himmat Fire Truck southbound County Road N3660 and... Read More.

Ponca City Senior High Student Kaylee Wimberley Named 2021 Academic All-State Scholar

Thursday, March 4 by Lyman James

Ponca City Senior High School is proud to announce that student Kaylee Wimberley has been named Academic All-State Scholar by the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence. This prestigious award honors 100 outstanding public high school seniors selected from 379 nominations statewide, hailing from 77 schools in 69 Oklahoma school districts. Kaylee is the daughter of Chris... Read More.

Ponca City High School Swimming Compete Well in State Championships

Thursday, March 4 by Lyman James

Ponca City High School Swimming recently competed in the OSSAA State Championships. The swimmers competed well in the individual standings along with team relays. State Qualifiers who represented Ponca City are Tayler Bennett, Max Engster, Simone Villaruel, Kyle King, Haydan Jones, Timothy Crank, and Tanner Estes. Alternates were Brady Ladner, Riley Ladner, and Tristan Feathers.“I am... Read More.

Elegant Evening Planned for Ponca City High School 2021 Juniors and Seniors

Wednesday, March 3 by Lyman James

Ponca City Public Schools said Tuesday that with a great respect for their students and traditions, efforts are being made to plan an elegant evening for Po-Hi junior and senior students. Creativity and flexibility will be applied to the prom, due to the ever-challenging circumstances of the pandemic. Priorities in planning will be placed... Read More.

2021-2022 Ponca City High School Course Selection

Tuesday, February 23 by Lyman James

Ponca City High School students will begin the process of selecting courses for the 2021-22 school year beginning February 23rd. During the week of February 23rd, incoming seniors and juniors will be meeting with their counselors during their English class in the Assembly Center. Incoming sophomores will meet the following week, March 1-5, during... Read More.

Next high risk priority groups in Phase 2 can get COVID-19 vaccine

Monday, February 22 by Lyman James

Starting today, the Oklahoma State Department of Health is starting to vaccinate the next high risk priority groups outlined in phase 2.This includes:Oklahomans under 65 with comorbidities. Teachers and Staff in Pre-K-12 schools and educational settings.Comorbid conditions outlined in the plan include but are not limited to hypertension, obesity, cardiovascular disease, Down syndrome,... Read More.

Ponca City High School Mock Trial Team Advances to Quarterfinals Third Year in a Row

Monday, February 15 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Senior High Mock Trial team advanced to quarterfinals for the 3rd year in a row. This year’s competition is a little different as it is entirely virtual. Students competed February 2nd against McAlester and Moore. They defeated Moore two ballots to one but lost to McAlester three ballots to zero. Despite only winning... Read More.

Pioneer Tech Adds More Preview Days for High School Students

Friday, February 5 by Lyman James

Ponca City, OK - Pioneer Technology Center is targeting high school students who are interested in attending the 2021 – 2022 school year and beyond. The Student Services staff extended times and days for the annual campus preview that showcases the campus and allows students, parents, and guardians to interact with instructors and staff. ... Read More.