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PCPS March 17 Update

Tuesday, March 17 by Lyman James

PCPS Families, Staff, and Community,The Ponca City Public Schools leadership team is working diligently with top leaders in our state to stay abreast of the most recent developments. The guidelines regarding the COVID-19 pandemic change rapidly, and it is important for our community to remain calm and continue to practice preventative measures such as... Read More.

PCPS Superintendent Issues Latest updated Regarding COVID-19

Monday, March 16 by Lyman James

The following is an update on Monday, March 16, from Ponca City Public Schools Superintendent Shelley Arrott. PCPS Families, Staff, and Community,This afternoon, the Oklahoma State Board of Education voted to close all Oklahoma schools, effective immediately, until at least April 6, 2020 in an effort to minimize the spread of COVID-19. This includes Ponca... Read More.

PCPS Latest Update Regarding COVID-19

Sunday, March 15 by Lyman James

The following statement is from Ponca City Public Schools Superintendent Shelley Arrott. PCPS Families, Staff, and Community, Based on the latest guidance from health experts and the Oklahoma State Department of Education, all Ponca City Public School activities, practices, and events have been suspended effective immediately, Sunday, March 15, through the end of Spring Break, March... Read More.

PCPS Announces Latest Information Regarding COVID-19

Friday, March 13 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public School District is taking the threat of COVID-19 very seriously. They are taking the lead from state and national health experts to take precautions to focus on their top priority, the safety of all students and staff. It is important to note there are currently no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in... Read More.

PCPS Baseball Game Cancelled Due to Weather

Friday, March 13 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public Schools Baseball game that was scheduled for tonight at Stillwater has been cancelled due to weather.

PCPS Elementary Students Treated to Special Guest Readers for Read Across America Week

Friday, March 13 by Lyman James

Ponca City Public School elementary students were treated to special guests for Read Across America week. Ponca City High School biology teacher Zach Murray took his Pre-AP Biology students to the elementary schools and Washington Prekindergarten Center to read science books to every class. “I wanted the elementary students to get additional exposure to... Read More.

PCPS Closed for Spring Break

Thursday, March 12 by Lyman James

There will be no school for all Ponca City Public School students on Friday, March 13, 2020 due to a scheduled Professional Development Day. The following week, March 16-20 is Spring Break for all Oklahoma students. Enjoy the holiday, stay safe, and we cannot wait to see our students back on Monday, March 23,... Read More.

PCPS Students Participate in the 10 Moore Minutes Event to Honor Moore Students Hit and Killed by Motorist

Thursday, March 12 by Lyman James

Ponca City Public School students participated in the “10 Moore Minutes” run. The Moore Lions are honoring their three students who were hit and killed, and several others injured, during cross country practice. They have asked schools across the country to run for 10 minutes at any time on March 12 or 13 and to share... Read More.

PCPS Lady Wildcats Basketball in State Finals Tournament March 12 at 7:00 PM

Wednesday, March 11 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public Schools Lady Wildcats Basketball team will be playing Deer Creek Edmond in the State Finals Tournament on Thursday, March 12 at 7:00 p.m. in the Mabee Center in Tulsa, OK. If the Cats win, they will play on Friday at noon in the same location. JOIN US IN TULSA AS... Read More.

PCPS Mourning the Loss of Staff Member

Thursday, March 5 by Lyman James

From Mary Ladd at Ponca City Public Schools."The Ponca City Public School District is mourning the loss of a member of our school family. Elaine (Nikki) McGee, the Guidance Office Secretary at Po-Hi, passed away suddenly in the early morning hours of Wednesday, March 4. Please pray for comfort and peace for Nikki’s family... 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 Wrestlers Headed to State Tournament

Wednesday, February 26 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Senior High School Wrestling Team is headed for the State Tournament!!! They have planned a Send-Off for Thursday, February 27 at 4:30 p.m. The boys will load the bus on the south side of Robson Fieldhouse. The State Tournament is being held at the State Fair Arena in Oklahoma City on... Read More.