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PCPS shares inclement weather policy

Tuesday, January 4 by Lyman James

With winter weather here, PCPS officials want to remind students, staff, parents and patrons of how they will be notified if school is closed due to inclement weather. PCPS Superintendent Shelley Arrott stated, “The safety of our students, staff and community is our first priority, and we will take every step we can to... Read More.

PCPS Superintendent responds to national alleged post on TikTok referring to school safety

Thursday, December 16 by Lyman James

Dear PCPS Families,The Ponca City School District has been advised that there may be a national post on social media platform TikTok referring to school safety. The alleged post refers to a national threat to school safety for every school in the U.S., even elementary, on Friday, Dec. 17. While the district has NOT... Read More.

PCPS Names New Head Softball Coach

Thursday, December 16 by Lyman James

Jaden Hawkins-Wedel has been hired as the new head softball coach for Ponca City Public Schools. She grew up in Ponca City and was the Lady Cats short-stop from 2011-2015. She is a graduate of Ponca City High School and went on to play softball for the Northern Oklahoma College Jets in Enid before... Read More.

PCPS Mourns Loss of Garfield Educator

Wednesday, December 1 by Lyman James

Ponca City Public Schools mourns the loss of longtime Team PCPS member Judy Swain, who died on Tuesday morning.Judy was hired by PCPS before the start of the 1998-1999 school year and served as a substitute teacher for the district three years prior to that. She spent her first year at Lincoln Elementary and... Read More.

PCPS Board of Education Filing Period Opens Soon

Thursday, November 18 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public School Board of Education hereby announces that any statutorily qualified individual interested in running as a candidate on the Ponca City School Board of Education may file for this seat at the Kay County Election Board. The Ponca City Board of Education has two positions vacant this year.Ward #2 is... Read More.

PCPS reports 3 in-school contact traces for last week

Tuesday, November 9 by Lyman James

Last week, Ponca City Public Schools had 3 in-school contact traces. This includes 2 at East Middle School and 1 at West Middle School. East Middle School has seen an increase in cases the last 2 weeks, but the majority of those affected by COVID-19 are returning to school this week.On Monday morning, EMS... Read More.

PCPS sees 16 new COVID-19 cases

Tuesday, October 19 by Lyman James

Last week, Ponca City Public Schools had 11 more in-school positive COVID-19 cases in effect then the previous week as 16 new cases were reported.PCPS also saw 42 close contacts and 58 in total affected. There was one in-school contact tracing investigation at Union Elementary, which resulted in several close contacts converting to positives... Read More.

Ponca City residents voting on $49.7 million bond project today for PCPS

Tuesday, October 12 by Lyman James

Ponca City residents will vote on a proposed $49.7 million bond project today for Ponca City Public Schools. This seven-year bond package also includes an additional $10 million of CARES funds that will allow improvements to the district that aid in the mitigation and spread of COVID-19.What does a YES vote mean?A “yes” vote... Read More.

Residents in PCPS district voting on proposed $49.7 million bond project Tuesday

Monday, October 11 by Lyman James

Residents that reside in the Ponca City Public School district will vote on a proposed $49.7 million bond project on Tuesday, Oct. 12. This seven-year bond package also includes an additional $10 million of CARES funds that will allow improvements to the district that aid in the mitigation and spread of COVID-19.Ponca City’s current... Read More.

Renovation on softball complex included in proposed bond issue election for PCPS

Wednesday, September 29 by Lyman James

Included in the proposed bond issue election that will be voted on by Ponca City residents on Oct. 12 is renovation work to the current softball complex located at West Middle School.Adam Leaming, Executive Director of Operations Intern, said, “The softball program has experienced growth over the last few years and unfortunately our softball... Read More.