Masks required for all PCPS transportation networks

Ponca City Public Schools announced Thursday that by federal order, masks are required for all public transportation networks. This includes any transportation with more than one person in school buses and school vans. Masks are mandated on all PCPS school buses.

PCPS reporting 6 COVID-19 cases

Ponca City Public Schools released the first COVID-19 Release for the 2021-22 school year.  So far, the PCPS school system has reported six COVID-19 cases, 39 close contacts and 45 total affected. Four COVID-19 cases were for Po-Hi and two for Po-Hi/LN. Along with the release, the following is from Superintendent Shelley Arrott: "If your child is... Read More.

PCPS uveils new message going into the school year

The following is a message from Ponca City Public Schools.  Back-to-school assemblies were held Friday and Monday mornings for all certified and support staff personnel from Ponca City Public Schools.Superintendent Shelley Arrott said, “I know I don’t have to remind you, but this last school year and the preceding quarter have been the most difficult... Read More.
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PCPS sends out reminder regarding COVID-19

Ponca City Public Schools wants to remind parents to not send their kids to school if they're waiting on COVID-19 test results. If there's a positive case in the home, do not send your child to school and please contact your site principal.

PCPS Board of Education Approves Return to Learn Revisions

The Ponca City Board of Education approved revisions on Monday night to the 2021-2022 Return to Learn Plan. Some highlights summarizing the Return to Learn Plan to help keep students, staff and patrons safe include: • Pursuant to SB 658, schools, universities, and technology centers cannot implement a mask mandate on school property unless the Governor... Read More.

PCPS looking for individuals to assist on the bus

PCPS is looking for an adventure seeking individual to ride the bus and assist the driver in keeping a safe and orderly ride for special needs students to and from school.The work hours are split, so you'll have most of the day free. There are two hours in the morning from approximately 6 to... Read More.
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Back-to-School Assemblies Planned For PCPS

The 2021-2022 school year is just around the corner for Ponca City Public Schools. Ponca City Superintendent Shelley Arrott said, “Building and promoting an unwavering positive culture is paramount to recovery and growth. We had made some headway on developing our culture but it was pushed to the back burner as we were in... Read More.

PCPS Board of Education Adopts Safety Protocols

The Ponca City Board of Education adopted safety protocols for the 2021-2022 school year on Monday night.Masks will only be implemented if the county is declared a State of Emergency by the Governor or recommended by the Kay County Health Department pursuant to SB 658. However, by federal order, masks are required on all... Read More.

PCPS Takes Steps To Ensure Safety of Students

It’s NANOED, an alcohol-free sanitizer, will be available at all entrance points, common areas and offices within the Ponca City Public School district when school starts this fall. The hand sanitizer is comparable to a liquid bandage and lasts for up to eight hours, even with frequent handwashing.Hand sanitizing stations will also be available... Read More.
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PCPS Cooks Food for Meals on Wheels Program

The Ponca City Meals on Wheels program has been around for over 40 years in the community. Because of the recent pandemic and COVID-19 restrictions, the program was struggling to continue offering meals to those in need.Lana Jones, chairman of the Ponca City Meals on Wheels program, said the community desperately needed the program... Read More.