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Veteran’s Landing Featured at PTC Presentation

Wednesday, November 11 by Lyman James

Randall Coons with the Veteran’s Landing in Ponca City was the featured speaker for the 1 Million Cups monthly presentation at Pioneer Technology Center.Founded in 2016 Veteran’s Landing is designed to give Veterans a place to come together, share stories, sit quietly, and find resources when they need them. Located at 111 N. 4th street,... Read More.

PTC Biomedical Sciences Academy member selected as state officer for HOSA

Friday, November 6 by Lyman James

Kenny Endl, a member of the Biomedical Sciences Academy at Pioneer Tech, has been elected as a state officer for HOSA, a CareerTech student organization. Endl is a senior at Woodland High School in Fairfax. He will serve as the Small School Representative on the officer team and takes his oath in November. For... Read More.

PTC names September Students of the Month

Wednesday, September 16 by Lyman James

Nate Lockert and Julie DeWitt are the Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) September Students of the Month. Lockert, a senior at Woodland High School, represents the Welding program at PTC. According to his instructor, he has a willingness to help wherever needed and has truly excelled and been a role model for his classmates. Representing... Read More.

Rikki’s Market Featured at PTC

Wednesday, September 9 by Lyman James

Robert and Rikki Denton, the owner of Rikki's Market at 2309 Lake Rd in Ponca City, were presented to the 1 Million Cups group hosted at Pioneer Technology Center last Wednesday.The two spoke about building a new business in town and the challenges and success that came with it. Every month, entrepreneurs and business... Read More.

PTC announces Jacki Terrell as the August Student of the Month

Monday, August 24 by Lyman James

Jacki Terrell is the Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) August Student of the Month. An adult student from Tonkawa, Terrell represents the Practical Nursing (PN) Program. “It’s a privilege to have Jacki in the PN program. She strives for excellence in her theory and clinical work. Her positive attitude and willingness to help mentor new... Read More.

Larry Buck Retires From PTC Board of Education After 23 Years

Wednesday, July 15 by Lyman James

Larry Buck, long-time Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) board member and current President of the Board, announced his retirement at this month’s board meeting. “Pioneer Tech has greatly benefited by Larry Buck's 23 years of board service to the district. We are grateful Larry dedicated his time to his community and in making PTC a better... Read More.

PTC Receives Gold Star School Award for 18th Year

Monday, July 13 by Lyman James

Ponca City, OK- Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) received the Gold Star School Award from the Oklahoma Association of Career & Technology Education (OKACTE). This designation, sponsored by OKACTE, provides recognition to technology center districts with outstanding programs designed to meet a broad spectrum of community needs. This is the eighteenth year PTC has met... Read More.

PTC hosting Q&A regarding loans

Tuesday, April 7 by Lyman James

The Pioneer Technology Center in Ponca City is hosting a live online Q&A on Wednesday, April 8, at 2 p.m.The Q&A will go over Economic Disaster Injury Loan (EIDL) and Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).Every single business should think about applying for these loans.Some areas you might have questions about include the application process, what... Read More.

Former PTC Administrator Placed On Leave Following Investigation

Thursday, March 7 by Lyman James

A former Pioneer Technology Center Superintendent is being placed on administrative leave at an Arizona school pending a state investigation.According to Ponca City News, Dr. Sally Downey was hired as an assistant superintendent at PTC in 1993. where she was later named superintendent in 1997. Downey quit her post in 2000 following a dispute... Read More.