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Ponca City High School Wildcat Swimming Team Made First Appearance in Oklahoma Big 8 Conference

Thursday, January 21 by Lyman James

The Ponca City School Wildcat Swim team made their first appearance in the Oklahoma Big 8 Conference meet held on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. The Conference teams included: Putnam City, Putnam City North, Putnam City West, Enid, Choctaw, Midwest City, and Ponca City.Tayler Bennett was a Conference Champion in the 200 Free and Simone... Read More.

Ponca City Broadband phase 2 and phase 3 construction underway

Thursday, January 21 by Lyman James

Ponca City Broadband service is being installed in phases throughout Ponca City. This new utility service provides the absolute fastest internet access with un-matched customer service. It is professionally engineered and constructed, 100% fiber optic, and requires no contract.There are three service plans from which to choose: 50 Mbps ($60.00), 100 Mbps ($100.00), and... Read More.

Small groundbreaking ceremony happening today for Ponca Tribe’s Hope and Recovery Center

Wednesday, January 20 by Lyman James

The Ponca Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma made the announcement on their Facebook page Tuesday that there will be a small ground breaking ceremony for the Ponca Tribe's Hope and Recovery Center, previously known as SDC, this morning at 11:00 a.m. This event will be small and socially distanced in light of the COVID-19... Read More.

Ponca City Public School District Saddened Over Death of East Middle School Teacher

Monday, January 18 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public School district is sad to report the death of one of its teachers, Charles Wylie, on Monday, January 18, 2021. Charlie has taught reading at East Middle School for the last four years. His brother Jamey and his sister-n-law Amanda both teach at West Middle School. Superintendent Shelley... Read More.

Ponca City Public School District Saddened Over Death of East Middle School Teacher

Monday, January 18 by Lyman James

Letter from Ponca City Superintendent Regarding Governor’s New Quarantine Guidance

Monday, January 18 by Lyman James

January 17, 2021PCPS Families:Governor Stitt held a press conference last week and announced Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) new proposed guidance related to quarantine protocols for students in Oklahoma schools.The non-mandatory changes to quarantine protocols: • Pertain ONLY to students exposed in a classroom setting. • Authorize schools to modify the quarantine protocols to allow... Read More.

Ponca City Broadband construction for phase 1 is complete

Friday, January 15 by Lyman James

This map shows the approximate boundaries of each of the 5 project phases for Ponca City Broadband. This project will not initially provide services outside of the City limits.The major, North/South dividing line, is N 14th St. Phase 2 is separated from Phase 3 by Highland Ave and Phase 4 is separated from Phase... Read More.

Ponca City Water Department repairing water main break at 5th and Hartford

Thursday, January 14 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Water Department will be repairing a water main break at 5th and Hartford. Residence in the area may experience low water pressure. As of now it will be open, but may be reduced to one lane. This intersection has seen numerous repairs lately due to water main breaks!

Ponca City School Board Leaders Honored

Wednesday, January 13 by Lyman James

January is National School Board Recognition Month and an opportunity for local schools and communities to honor Oklahoma’s more than 2,700 elected school Board Members for their dedication to children and schools.Ponca City Public School Board Members were honored at their January 11, 2021 meeting. They were presented with items from school employees &... Read More.

Ponca City Animal Control relocating to new facility

Wednesday, January 13 by Lyman James

Ponca City Animal Control will be relocating to the new facility that was recently completed at 705 E. Hubbard Rd. The current Animal Control center will close at noon on Friday (January 15th) so that all communication equipment and computers etc. can be relocated. Monday January 18th is Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday, so... Read More.

Ponca City School Board of Education Seeking Applicants for Ward Seat #4

Wednesday, January 13 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public Schools’ Board of Education is seeking applicants for a recent vacancy on Board Ward Seat #4. Oklahoma law states that when a vacancy occurs, the board has 60 days to appoint someone to fill the position or call for a special election to fill the seat. After appointed, the newly... Read More.

Ponca City High School Transitioning to Distance Learning

Tuesday, January 12 by Lyman James

Ponca City Senior High School will transition to Distance Learning on Wednesday, January 13 through Friday, January 22. Due to COVID-19, we do not have enough staff to effectively and safely supervise the campus to provide in-person instruction. Scheduled activities will continue as long as the activity group is not in quarantine. Staff, who are not in isolation or... Read More.