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PCPS Winter Concert Tuesday

Tuesday, December 2 by Ponca City Now-PCPS

Katie Parr-The Ponca City Public Schools Elementary, Middle, and Philharmonic String Orchestras will present their annual Holiday Concert on Tuesday, Dec. 2. The concert is free to the public and will begin at 7 p.m. in the Ponca City Schools Concert Hall.We are very excited that Santa will be able to make the journey... Read More.

Community Support Needed to Support PCPS Students and Families

Monday, November 10 by Ponca City Now-PCPS

Ponca City Public Schools (PCPS) is inviting the community to help support local students and families through food and monetary donations.The district has established a central distribution site at Ponca City High School to collect and organize donations that will be shared with students and families across all school sites.-Community members wishing to contribute... Read More.

PCPS Football Schedule Update

Wednesday, October 22 by Ponca City Now-PCPS

With the threat of inclement weather and the high probability of rain, the Varsity Football game has been moved to Thursday, October 23, at Bartlesville. Kickoff is still at 7pm! Mark your calendars and come support our Wildcats! Listen on KPNC or watch and listen at poncacitynow.com/tv

PCPS Homecoming Parade is Wednesday, Alumni Invited to Perform This week

Monday, October 6 by Ponca City Now

Po-Hi Band alumni are invited to join the Band for Homecoming festivities this week. Alumni are welcome to participate in:- Marching in the Homecoming Parade on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 - Performing with the Band in the Coronation Ceremony on Friday, October 10, 2025 - Performing with the Band in the stands at the Homecoming football game... Read More.

Katie Parr Named New Public Information Coordinator for PCPS

Friday, August 22 by Ponca City Now

Katie Parr has been named the new Public Information Coordinator for Ponca City Public Schools. Katie replaces Kristi Hayes, who moved in 2024 to work in the Bond and Capital Projects department for Oklahoma City Public Schools.Katie, a native of Ponca City, graduated from high school in 2019 and earned her Bachelor of Science... Read More.

PCPS Travel Club Completes Trip to Germany, France and Spain

Monday, August 18 by Ponca City Now

The Po-Hi Travel club recently completed a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Germany, France and Spain led by Molly Carter.Highlights from the trip included the Marienplatz Square, Dachau Concentration Camp, Heidelberg Castle, the Eiffel Tower, Versailles, Notre Dame Cathedral, Nice, Monaco, La Sagrada Familia Cathedral, Toledo, the Royal Palace in Madrid and much more!The group was... Read More.

PCPS Revises Cell Phone Policy

Thursday, July 17 by Ponca City Now-PCPS

An important change impacting all Oklahoma public schools, including Ponca City Public Schools, was approved by the Ponca City Board of Education on Monday, July 14, 2025. The Oklahoma Legislature recently enacted Senate Bill 139, which bans students from using personal electronic devices during the school day, from the first bell to the last... Read More.

Larin Davis Named Executive Director of Operations for PCPS

Thursday, June 19 by Ponca City Now

Larin Davis has been named the new Executive Director of Operations for PCPS, effective July 1, 2025. Larin will replace Jason Leavitt. Leavitt has been named the new Operations Director for Broken Arrow Public Schools.“We are deeply grateful to Jason for his years of dedicated service as Executive Director of Operations,” said PCPS Superintendent Adam... Read More.

Annual PCPS Orchestras in Review Concert Tuesday

Tuesday, March 11 by Ponca City Now

We are excited to announce the annual Orchestras in Review concert will take place on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at the Ponca City Schools Concert Hall. The concert will begin at 7:00 pm.The 6th grade orchestra will start the concert with Catch Me If You Can by Loreta Fin and Jeffrey Frizzi’s version of... Read More.

PCPS Concerts/Contests Rescheduled

Tuesday, February 25 by Ponca City Now

**7th-12 Grade OSSAA Solo and Ensemble Contest (formerly Sat Feb 22nd) has been moved to Saturday March 1st.**5th -12th Grade Orchestras In Review Concert (formerly Tues Feb 25th) has been moved to Tuesday March 11th at 7pm.**6th-12th Grade Bands in Review Concert (formerly Thurs Feb 27th) has been moved to Thursday March 13th at... Read More.

CALENDAR CHANGES FOR PCPS ORCHESTRA AND BAND

Friday, February 21 by Ponca City Now

OSSAA rescheduled our Solo and Ensemble Contest and our High School State Orchestra Contest per the weather. The following date changes have been made to accommodate those changes and the success of the students in their upcoming concerts.7th-12 Grade BAND AND ORCHESTRA: OSSAA Solo and Ensemble Contest (formerly Saturday February 22nd) has been moved to Saturday... Read More.