Learning – Ponca City Now

Epic Charter Schools cuts 357 staff members, phases out Learning Centers

Thursday, June 5 by KTUL

TULSA, Okla. -Epic Charter Schools suddenly announced that over 300 staff members would not return for 2025-26, as part of implementing significant streamline measures to "continue delivering a high-quality educational experience and ensure long-term financial sustainability."In a statement released on Tuesday, the school said it is not renewing 83 teachers and 274... Read More.

PCPS Distance Learning Friday

Tuesday, January 14 by Ponca City Now

On Friday, January 10th Ponca City Public Schools will be a Distance Learning Day due to unsafe travel conditions. Packets have been sent home with elementary students. Secondary students can check Google classroom for assignments. Original Author: Ponca City Now

COMMUNITY LEARNING SEMINARS

Monday, January 13 by Ponca City Now

The heart of First Christian Church of Ponca City revolves around community building and outreach. Because of this, several programs have been developed through the years to meet these desires, including sponsoring Friendship Feast, Friendship Community Garden, Friendship bikes, as well as a number of other programs. So it came as no surprise when... Read More.

Remote Learning Education Bill to be Refiled

Tuesday, December 31 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Two Republican state lawmakers plan to refile a bill from the last legislative session that would limit the use of remote learning days by Oklahoma public schools. Senate Pro Tem-Elect Lonnie Paxton (R-Tuttle) and Senator Kristen Thompson (R-Edmond) announced plans to refile Senate Bill 1768 on Thursday... Read More.

Lincoln Elementary Recognized by Imagine Learning

Thursday, May 12 by Lyman James

Lincoln Elementary has been recognized by Imagine Learning and received a 2022 Imagine Nation of Excellence Award.Imagine Learning uses multiple measures, including usage and implementation data, to designate top schools for the Imagine Nation awards. The Imagine Nation School of Excellence Award is presented to schools that demonstrate outstanding commitment to effective implementation of... Read More.

April 6 and April 20 will be Distance Learning Days for Po-Hi freshmen, sophomores and seniors

Tuesday, April 5 by Lyman James

Ponca City Public Schools want to remind people that April 6 and April 20 will be Distance Learning Days for freshmen, sophomores and seniors. Only juniors will report to campus on those two days!!

Distance Learning Day on Friday for PCPS

Thursday, February 24 by Lyman James

PCPS school sites will be closed Friday, Feb. 25, due to poor road conditions. However, Friday, 2/25, WILL be a Distance Learning Day to count toward the state required instructional hours.Teachers will post assignments on Google Classroom beginning at 8 a.m. and will be available for support through email or Zoom during regular school... Read More.

Lincoln Elementary Shifts to Distance Learning

Thursday, January 13 by Lyman James

The following is directly from Ponca City Public Schools. Attention PCPS Families:Due to a high number of absences of teachers, support staff members and students, Lincoln Elementary will transition to Distance Learning on Friday, January 14. In addition to high numbers of COVID-related absences, many students and staff members at Lincoln are experiencing a stomach... Read More.

Two Ponca City Schools To Move to Distance Learning

Wednesday, January 12 by Lyman James

The following is a letter from Ponca City Public Schools.Attention PCPS Families:Due to the high number of absences among teachers and support staff members and the inability to cover with substitutes, Ponca City High School and West Middle School will transition to Distance Learning from Wednesday, January 12 through Friday, January 14.Shifting these sites... Read More.

Washington Pre-K Center Moves to Distance Learning

Wednesday, September 1 by Lyman James

Due to staffing shortages, the Washington Pre-K Center in Ponca City will transition to Distance Learning beginning Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021. It will reopen again on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021. One day is a holiday, Sept. 6, and one day is a Professional Development Day, Sept. 13, so students would not have been in... Read More.