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EMS Students Celebrate Native American Heritage Month

Monday, November 30 by Lyman James

November is Native American Heritage Month. All Ponca City Public Schools have been learning about the culture and traditions and have been celebrating their heritage. Students in Rena Clyburn’s class watched a short film about a Native American woman, Marie Wilcox, who is the last fluent speaker of Wukchumni. For seven years, she created a Dictionary... Read More.

PCPS Wildcat Academy Announces October Student of the Month

Tuesday, November 17 by Lyman James

Haley Eck has been selected as the Wildcat Academy student of the month for October. Haley was selected because of her strong work ethic, attendance, and her classroom behavior. She was presented with a certificate and a Sonic gift card donated by Jodi Cline, Edward D. Jones Investments, PIE partner for Wildcat Academy.

Pioneer Tech November Students of the Month

Tuesday, November 17 by Lyman James

Elissa Jones and Kaden Jeffries are the Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) November Students of the Month. Jones is an adult student from Arkansas City and demonstrates dedication, responsibility and a high level of competency in the Practical Nursing program. According to her instructor her positive attitude in class and in clinicals makes her... Read More.

Pioneer Tech October Students of the Month

Wednesday, October 14 by Lyman James

Karina Munoz and Robert Drake are the Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) October Students of the Month. Munoz is a PO HI senior in the Teacher Preparation program. Her instructor says she delivers top-notch support and help to other staff and students and is maturing into a resourceful, independent, and successful student. Newkirk senior... Read More.

PTC names September Students of the Month

Wednesday, September 16 by Lyman James

Nate Lockert and Julie DeWitt are the Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) September Students of the Month. Lockert, a senior at Woodland High School, represents the Welding program at PTC. According to his instructor, he has a willingness to help wherever needed and has truly excelled and been a role model for his classmates. Representing... Read More.

Deadline To Respond To 2020 U.S. Census Nearly One Month Away

Wednesday, August 26 by Lyman James

Ponca City’s response rate is at 64.5 percent – way to go Ponca City, keep it up! Ponca City’s final response rate in 2010 was 68.5 percent – come on Ponca City, let’s pass that! If you would like to see Ponca City’s response rate at any time, go to: https://2020census.gov/en/response-rates.htmlYou can still... Read More.

PTC announces Jacki Terrell as the August Student of the Month

Monday, August 24 by Lyman James

Jacki Terrell is the Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) August Student of the Month. An adult student from Tonkawa, Terrell represents the Practical Nursing (PN) Program. “It’s a privilege to have Jacki in the PN program. She strives for excellence in her theory and clinical work. Her positive attitude and willingness to help mentor new... Read More.

Groundbreaking to begin this month for Tonkawa Grade School add-on

Friday, May 1 by Lyman James

Tonkawa Public Schools looks to begin the groundbreaking for the additional Grade School this month.The new addition will include two new classrooms and bathrooms as they will be added to the north end of the grade school facility. The bid was awarded by School General Contractor Bryan Hembree. The addition was made possible following... Read More.

PCPS Wildcat Academy Announces Their February Student of the Month Megan Breedlove

Wednesday, March 4 by Lyman James

Megan Breedlove has been selected as the February Student of the Month for Wildcat Academy. Megan was selected by her teachers because of her attendance and strong work ethic. Megan is at school early every morning, and she has not missed a single day this school year. She works through breaks and sometimes lunch.... Read More.

PCPS Cat Care Students Celebrate STEM Month

Tuesday, February 18 by Lyman James

Throughout the month of January, students enrolled in the district’s after-school daycare program, Cat Care, participated in activities, demonstrations, and investigations to celebrate STEM month. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.The focus of the first week included wind turbines; specifically, how they produce clean energy, why Oklahoma is a prime location for... Read More.