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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.

Ponca City voters to vote in October on proposed $49.7 million school bond for PCPS

Wednesday, September 22 by Lyman James

On Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021, Ponca City voters will vote in a proposed $49.7 million school bond election. This seven-year bond project is coupled with an additional $10 million of CARES funds to allow for improvements in the school district that aid in the mitigation and spread of COVID-19.A total of 16 bond projects,... Read More.

Ponca Tribe donates 17,000 masks to PCPS

Tuesday, September 21 by Lyman James

The Ponca Tribe recently donated 17,000 masks to Ponca City Public Schools. Emily Cornell, emergency management department of the Ponca Tribe, said they have been getting masks and hand sanitizer out to the community to keep them safe. “Our children attend Ponca City Public Schools and we felt they should all be protected at... Read More.

PCPS reports 10 new COVID-19 cases for the week of Sept. 13

Monday, September 20 by Lyman James

Last week, Ponca City Public Schools had their best week of the year as far as COVID-19 is concerned. PCPS had 10 staff members or students test positive last week, and only 3 positives resulted in a contact tracing investigation. Fewer students were in class with symptoms or waiting testing results due to symptoms. PCPS... Read More.

Ponca City residents to vote on bond for PCPS

Monday, September 20 by Lyman James

Ponca City residents will vote on a proposed bond project on Oct. 12, 2021. Every single school site in the Ponca City Public School district will see an improvement. This seven-year $49.7 million bond project, with an additional $10 million of CARES funds, will allow improvements to the school district and aid in the... Read More.

Today Is the Final Day to Register to Vote in PCPS school bond election

Friday, September 17 by Lyman James

The last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the Oct. 12, 2021, school bond election for Ponca City Public Schools will be today, Sept. 17. Applications must be received at the Kay County Election Board in Newkirk or postmarked no later than midnight tonight. Applications postmarked after... Read More.

PCPS announces plans for Homecoming Parade

Tuesday, September 14 by Lyman James

Ponca City Public Schools announced that the Homecoming Parade will be held Thursday, Sept. 16 at 6 p.m. The parade will start at the railroad tracks at Grand and Union in downtown Ponca City. The parade route will go down Grand to Fifth Street, turn north and end on the front lawn of the Ponca... Read More.

PCPS sees 20 new COVID-19 cases for the week of

Tuesday, September 14 by Lyman James

In a weekly update on Monday, Ponca City Public Schools reported a total of 20 new COVID-19 cases, 49 close contacts and 69 total individuals affected for the week of September 6. The numbers are an improvement compared to the week of August 30 which saw 61 new COVID-19 cases and 480 close contacts. Ponca... Read More.

PCPS reports 61 new COVID-19 cases for the week of August 31

Tuesday, September 7 by Lyman James

Ponca City Public Schools reported a total of 61 new COVID-19 cases, 480 close contacts and 541 total people affected for the week of August 31. Monday, August 30, was the highest day on record with 28 new positive cases. Comparatively, PCPS experienced more in-school positive cases last week than they did at their highest... Read More.