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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.

No School for All PCPS Students on February 14 & 17

Friday, February 14 by Lyman James

There is NO SCHOOL for all PCPS students on Friday, February 14 or Monday, February 17. There is no school on Friday due to Parent/Teacher Conferences. Monday is a scheduled Professional Development Day for Teachers. Staff work schedules may be found on the District website.PCPS look forward to seeing their students on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY... Read More.

PCPS Hires New Head Volleyball Coach

Friday, January 31 by Lyman James

Jennie Hinterreiter has been hired as the New Head Volleyball Coach for Ponca City Public Schools. Coach Hinterreiter is replacing Coach Jaimee Miller who has lead the program for the last 10 years. Coach Hinterreiter is originally from the Kansas City area, where she began learning the sport from her father. “My dad coached... Read More.

PCPS Hires New Head Boys Golf Coach

Friday, January 31 by Lyman James

Ponca City Public Schools has hired Rod Alexander as the new Head Boys Golf Coach. Coach Alexander is replacing Bill Stinson who recently accepted the position of Head Men’s and Woman’s Golf Coach at Southwestern College in Winfield, Kansas.Alexander’s professional experience includes: Elected to Class A membership in the Professional Golfers Association of America... Read More.

PCPS School Officials Honored at OKMEA Awards Banquet

Friday, January 31 by Lyman James

PCPS school officials were honored to attend the OKMEA (Oklahoma Music Educators Association) Honors Reception to support Paula Cochran as she was recognized as the Exemplary Orchestra Teacher of the Year. The reception was held on Thursday, January 16, 6:00 pm at the Tulsa Downtown DoubleTree Hotel in the International Ballroom. Exemplary teachers are nominated... Read More.

PCPS Freshman Spirit Night Tonight

Thursday, January 30 by Lyman James

PONCA CITY - Thursday, Jan. 30 is Po-Hi Freshman Spirit Night during the Junior High, Junior Varsity, and Varsity Wrestling matches vs. Perry at Robson Fieldhouse. Matches begin at 6:00 PM.Freshman students who have their school IDs will have free admission and will receive a Wildcat Way Spirit T-shirt. Freshman IDs are color-coded with... Read More.

No School For PCPS January 20

Friday, January 17 by Lyman James

From Mary Ladd at Ponca City Public Schools: There is NO SCHOOL for all PCPS students on Monday, January 20, 2020. It is a scheduled Professional Development Day for teachers and other designated employees.

PCPS Calendar Committee Asking for Parent Input for Next Years School Calendar

Thursday, January 16 by Lyman James

PONCA CITY - Ponca City School’s Calendar Committee is meeting in January and is asking for input from parents regarding the 2020-2021 school calendar. We are asking parents to please take time to provide some feedback by visiting our website at www.pcps.us or following the link below. Read More.

Former PCPS Tennis Player Selected for State All Decade Team

Monday, January 13 by Lyman James

Oklahoma City, OK - December 11, 2019 - A committee of former and current high school tennis coaches, former players, and tennis professionals, representing a state geographical and chronological balance, have selected the All Decade Tennis Teams for the 2010 Decade. The committee’s selections represent their opinion of the best players from the decade. Criteria for selection... Read More.

PCPS Offering Summer Maintenance Jobs

Monday, April 1 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public School District is seeking 10-15 Maintenance Summer Crew Members for mowing, weed eating and maintaining district yards along with painting at various sights. All applicants must have a high school diploma and must be able to pass all drug and felony background checks. The salary is $7.25 an hour, 8... Read More.

PCPS Names New Head Softball Coach

Thursday, March 14 by Lyman James

Daniel Wood has been named Head Softball Coach for Ponca City Public Schools. Daniel has been the Head Softball Coach for Holdenville Public Schools since 2011. While at Holdenville, Daniel led the Wolverines to their first ever state tournament appearance. Daniel was named the Route 66 Conference Fast pitch Coach of the Year twice and... Read More.

PCPS Special Education Department Hosting 3rd Annual Northern Oklahoma Resource Fair

Thursday, March 14 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public School Special Education Department is hosting the 3rd Annual Northern Oklahoma Resource Fair on Thursday, March 28 at Pioneer Technology Center located at 2101 North Ash in Ponca City. The come and go event will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.The Resource Fair is a great place to gather... Read More.