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PCPS sees 18 new COVID-19 cases in the past week

Monday, November 16 by Lyman James

Last week, there were a total of 18 in-school positive COVID-19 cases for Ponca City Public Schools: Po-Hi-14, West-2, East-1 and District Offices-1. Po-Hi transitioned to Distance Learning on Wednesday, Nov. 11, and will return November 30. (Po-Hi has 12% of enrolled students attending PCVA or Wildcat Academy.)The COVID Alert System Risk Level increased... Read More.

Grab and Go meals being served for PCPS students

Wednesday, November 11 by Lyman James

Grab and Go Meals will be available for all Ponca City High School students through the Distance Learning transition timeframe due the surge in COVID-19 cases. Students may pick-up lunch and the following day’s breakfast from 11:00 A.M. -12:00 P.M. beginning Wednesday, November 11 through Tuesday, November 24. Meals may be picked up in... Read More.

PCPS experienced their highest number of in-school COVID-19 cases last week

Monday, November 9 by Lyman James

The COVID Alert System Risk Level increased this week from 22.3-Orange Level 1 Moderate Risk to 27.9-Orange Level 2 Moderate Risk +.Last week, PCPS experienced the highest number of in-school positive cases since school started, after experiencing two record low weeks. There were 15 in-school positive cases that resulted in 7 contact tracing investigations,... Read More.

PCPS back in class today

Thursday, October 29 by Lyman James

As of 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, all Ponca City Public School sites have power, except Wildcat Academy. Ponca City Public Schools WILL BE IN SESSION today, Thursday, October 29. In addition to academic instruction, PCPS has many students who need two hot meals and warmth because their homes have not had power. The safety and... 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.

PCPS Announces “Pink Out” for Football Game

Thursday, October 22 by Lyman James

Ponca City Public Schools wants to inform Po-Hi Wildcat fans about “Pink Out” for Friday’s home football game against Booker T. Washington. This annual event is to bring awareness to those who have and continue to fight each day. Please make plans to wear your pink and show your support! GO CATS!!!Game will kickoff... Read More.

PCPS COVID-19 Update for Oct. 18

Sunday, October 18 by Lyman James

The following is information shared to us by Ponca City Public Schools.

PCPS Masks & Gaiters Ordered Will be Delivered to School Sites Thursday, October 15

Wednesday, October 14 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public School Wildcat masks and gaiters ordered through the Ponca City Team Store will be delivered to sites by the end of the day on Thursday, October 15. They are packaged by name, and they will be sent home with the students on Thursday, October 15 or Tuesday, October 20. If patrons ordered and had masks/gaiters sent to the Central Administration Office, they... Read More.

PCPS COVID-19 update for Sunday, Oct. 11

Sunday, October 11 by Lyman James

October 11, 2020 Dear PCPS Parents, Staff, and Community Members: Below you will find the weekly update informing our public of the COVID-19 positive cases and quarantined, close contact totals for PCPS occurring the week of October 5. However, you may refer to the PCPS Contact Tracing Totals Spreadsheet each evening for daily updates. The link... Read More.

PCPS Announces Plans for Homecoming 2020

Monday, October 5 by Lyman James

Homecoming for Ponca City High School is Thursday, October 8 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. The Homecoming “Reverse Parade” will begin at 6:00 p.m. and last until 8:00 p.m. Class floats will be parked along Overbrook by the curb in front of the High School front lawn. It is being called a “Reverse Parade”... Read More.