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Concrete pour for the new Ponca City Public Safety Center set for Friday

Tuesday, March 30 by Lyman James

A concrete pour for the construction of the new Ponca City Public Safety Center is scheduled for Friday, April 2.This pour may start as early as 2:00 a.m. Trucks will be traveling north, from South Avenue on Fourth Street. There will be bright lights and noise outside of normal work hours. For additional information,... Read More.

Kay County Sheriff’s Office warns public of new money scam

Tuesday, March 30 by Lyman James

The Kay County Sheriff's Office is reporting a new scam going around.The latest in scams is now someone will call you and say that they have mistakenly sent you money thru a payment app on your phone. They will ask you to send it back to them. It is being said that once you... Read More.

Ponca City Public School Bus Witness to Accident

Thursday, March 25 by Lyman James

Ponca City Public School Bus #19 was a witness to an accident this morning at approximately 7:00 a.m. in the White Eagle area. Two cars were involved in a collision near the rear of the bus; however, the vehicles made no contact with the bus and no students were injured.

Ponca City Public School District Announces Upcoming Calendar Reminders

Thursday, March 11 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public School District would like to remind students and parents that Friday, March 12, 2021 is an in-person school day. It had previously been designated as a distance learning day on the district calendar but was converted later. March 15-19, 2021 is Spring Break for all Oklahoma students, and the entire PCPS... Read More.

Junior High Spring Sport Athletics Return for Ponca City Public Schools

Thursday, March 11 by Lyman James

Monday, March 22, 2021, seventh grade athletes will return to practice and competition. Athletes that will be returning are in-season Spring Sports. In addition to seventh grade athletes, all Junior High Spring sport athletes will return to competition. Athletes will need an OSSAA Physical Form completed before participating. The OSSAA Physical form and all other... Read More.

Ponca City Public School District Receives Donation for Sanitizers and Masks for Students

Wednesday, March 10 by Lyman James

Marshalls Department Store of Ponca City recently donated several boxes of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and sanitizers for students in the Ponca City Public School District. Store Manager Hannah Anderson and Associate Robert Bodick are shown in the picture with Bret Smith, PCPS Executive Director of Operations. Bret Smith reported, “The masks and packaging are... Read More.

Ponca City Public School District Announces Course Selection For 9th Grade Students

Monday, March 8 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public School District would like to announce information regarding course selection for 9th grade students. Incoming 9th grade students will begin the process of selecting courses for the 2021-2022 school year beginning March 8, 2021. East Middle School Students During the week of March 8th, incoming freshmen from East Middle School will be meeting... Read More.

Read Across America Week Set for Ponca City Public Schools

Thursday, February 25 by Lyman James

March 2 is National Read Across American Day, a day to celebrate literacy. This date was established by the National Education Association (NEA) in 1998 to help students of all ages get excited about reading. The day occurs each year on the birthday of beloved children’s book author Dr. Seuss. The Ponca City Public School... Read More.

Blackwell Public Schools having Virtual Learning Day due to water issues

Friday, February 19 by Lyman James

Due to the recent issues with Blackwell water, Blackwell Public Schools will once again be going with virtual learning today. Blackwell City workers are continuing to work on the city's water issue from the recent winter storm.

Ponca City Public School District Announces Distance Learning for Thursday, February 18

Wednesday, February 17 by Lyman James

Ponca City Public School District will continue with Distance Learning on Thursday, February 18. Their lots are cleared and ready to go but PCPS still has some hazardous bus routes and poor walking conditions. PCPS is also concerned about the issues that could arise in the morning due to the slushing from today freezing... Read More.