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PTC Moves to Alternate Learning Schedule Monday

Friday, November 20 by Lyman James

Ponca City, OK------ Pioneer Technology Center is committed to providing a safe learning environment for all students. Due to the surge in COVID-19 cases in Kay County, they are moving to an alternate learning schedule, warranted to protect student and staff health. Beginning Monday, November 23rd through December 22nd, PTC will move to an A/B... Read More.

Entire Ponca City Public School District Pivoting to Distance Learning

Thursday, November 19 by Lyman James

The entire Ponca City Public School District Pivoting to Distance Learning, and all Extra-Curricular Activities & Practices Discontinued During Closure. The Ponca City Board of Education held a Special Meeting on Thursday, November 19, to review and discuss current COVID-19 data and to take possible action for instructional options. Based on the recent surge of... Read More.

Po-Hi going to distance learning beginning Wednesday

Tuesday, November 10 by Lyman James

The following letter is from Ponca City Public Schools Superintendent Shelley Arrott.Dear PCPS Parents, Staff, and Community Members: Regrettably, Ponca City High School has experienced a recent surge of COVID-19 positive cases. Over the past 36 hours, we have been notified of seven new cases which have resulted in, not only isolations of the confirmed... 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.

Garfield Elementary School to Pivot to Distance Learning on September 29 and Return October 12

Sunday, September 27 by Lyman James

Due to the shortage of staff from isolations and close contact quarantines, Garfield Elementary students and staff will pivot to Distance Learning on Tuesday, September 29 and will return to Garfield on Monday, October 12, 2020 for in-person instruction. There is one elementary classroom at Garfield in which students are considered close contacts to a... Read More.

PCPS Students Learning About Different Cultures

Monday, September 21 by Lyman James

This school year the Ponca City Public School District provided families with three learning options. These three options included: Option One-Traditional School, Option 2-Virtual Learning (while students in 6th-12th grade were provided with the opportunity to participate in activities such as Band, Orchestra, and Sports), or Option 3-The complete virtual option. Students in grades Kindergarten through... Read More.

PCPS Distance Learning Day Meals & Virtual Academy Student Meals – September 14

Sunday, September 13 by Lyman James

Distance Learning Day Meals – Monday, September 14The Ponca City Schools Child Nutrition Program will be providing drive through meal service to all Ponca City Public School Students on Monday, September 14th.The meals will be located at the same locations of the spring and summer meal service program during the shutdown, with the exception... Read More.

PCPS announces Sept. 14 as Distance Learning Day

Tuesday, September 8 by Lyman James

Ponca City Public Schools Superintendent Shelley Arrott has issued an important letter explaining Distance Learning Day for ALL students on September 14. September 8, 2020 PCPS Families: Monday, September 14, will be a Distance Learning Day for ALL students. Students will not physically come to school but will participate in a virtual learning day, which will count... Read More.

Ponca City Public Schools 2020-2021 Learning Options

Tuesday, June 16 by Lyman James

The health, safety, and education of our students is the top priority for Ponca City Public Schools. Due to the current issues with COVID-19, we are requesting the input from our parents and students regarding the three different learning options.Option 1: On-site Learning: Traditional learning as typically offered – PreKindergarten through 12th GradeOption 2: Blended Learning: Online instruction... Read More.