Tyler Busby Named Student of the Year at Pioneer Technology Center

Ponca City, OK --- Pioneer Technology Center (Pioneer Tech) is proud to announce Tyler Busby as its 2024/2025 Student of the Year. An adult student in the Information Technology program, Busby was honored for his exceptional leadership, character, and commitment to academic and personal excellence.Busby was formally recognized at Graduation Ceremonies on May 20th... Read More.

Joe Jolly Named to Coach NOC Enid Lady Jets Soccer

Joe Jolly has been named as the NOC Enid Lady Jets soccer coach.NOC Athletic Director Alan Foster announced the hiring this week.Jolly comes to NOC Enid from Arizona Christian University in Glendale, Arizona, where he was associate head coach and recruiting coordinator for the men’s soccer program.“I am very excited to become the next... Read More.

Stillwater Police Department Chief Named After Extensive Search

(Stillwater, OK) – Stillwater Police Department will officially have a new Chief of Police beginning April 28, when Christopher Hassig, current Captain for the Houston Police Department, will take the helm after a comprehensive, nationwide search was conducted.“This was a collaborative process with City leadership, community stakeholders, and members of the police department. Stillwater... Read More.
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New Po-Hi Stepper Coach Named

Katie Parr has been named the new Po-Hi Stepper Coach, pending approval from the board of education. Katie will replace longtime coach Kristin Smith, who is retiring.“I am so excited that Katie Parr will be taking over the team for me. She is going to do an outstanding job and will carry on the... Read More.

Shelley Arrott Named Roastee for the 2025 Pioneer Tech Foundation Dinner and Roast

Ponca City, OK----- The 2025 Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) Foundation Dinner and Roast will take place on April 10, honoring Shelley Arrott, a lifelong educator and dedicated Ponca City community leader. Arrott, known for her outstanding service in public education and her commitment to local organizations, will be the subject of a lighthearted roast... Read More.

Rhodes, Leach Named NOC Tonkawa King, Queen

Jackson Rhodes and Jules Leach are the NOC Tonkawa Homecoming King and Queen for 2025.Rhodes is a freshman from Fairfax majoring in Pre-Med.  He represented NOC’s Student Government and is an active member of Student Government, PLC and the BCM.Leach is a sophomore from Guthrie and is majoring in General Studies.  Jules represents NOC... Read More.
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PCPS January Board of Education Award Recipients Named

Congratulations to our January Board of Education award recipients.Those honored Monday night include Taylor Mendenhall, Certified Employee of the Month, speech/language teacher at West Middle School; Jim Payne, Support Employee of the Month, bus driver, Transportation Department; and April Knight, Friend of Education, volunteer at Trout Elementary.

Finalists Named for the 92nd Year of Queen Alalah

After three days of online voting, Cowley College students, faculty, staff, and administration have selected the following five women as finalists for Queen Alalah XCII. They will be crowned during the annual Coronation on Friday, October 25th, at 7:30 PM in the Robert Brown Theatre on the Cowley College Arkansas City campus. The finalists, listed... Read More.
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Jeff Ray named to lead Maverick softbal

 Jeff Ray has been named the NOC Tonkawa Mavs Softball coach.   NOC Athletic Director Alan Foster announced the hiring on Tuesday.   Ray comes to NOC Tonkawa from Blackwell High School where he has been the head softball coach the past two years.  He also has been with Pryme Fastpitch beginning in 2020 where he was Managing Partner... Read More.

Roland Named Interim Football Coach

Two Ponca City High football coaches have been relieved of coaching duties and placed on administrative leave, pending board approval. Justin Roland will serve as the interim head football coach for the remainder of the season. Roland has been a football coach in the district for over a decade and has been the defensive... Read More.

New Po-Hi Varsity Tennis Coach Named

Pending approval from the Ponca City Board of Education, Lynne Collenback has been named the head boys and girls varsity tennis coach for Ponca City High School. Collenback has been employed with PCPS as a teacher/coach/PLC lead since August of 2020. She was named the Teacher of the Month for January 2022 and October... Read More.