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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.

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.