Adult male obtained by police at East Middle School

The Ponca City Police Department detained an adult male on the north side of East Middle School at approximately 2:15 p.m. Tuesday. No weapons were involved and the adult male did not attempt to enter the school. Everyone at the facility was safe. Out of an abundance of caution, EMS was locked down temporarily... Read More.

Blackwell’s proposed school bond passes following Tuesday’s election

Following Tuesday's election in Blackwell, a majority of residents said YES to the proposed school bond.According to the Blackwell Journal-Tribune, the bond passed with 80% of voters approving the renovation of the Blackwell High School and Campus. This bond is in the amount of $23,550,000.00 for 15 years. School Bonds are based on property... Read More.

School Board Discusses ACT, New Law

The Ponca City Board of Education met Monday night and discussed student ACT scores, along with Senate Bill 783 that goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2022, and deals with student transfers.Ponca City High School teacher Betsy Easley gave the board an ACT update. Easley said the ACT Review Committee was created to allow... Read More.
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Blackwell voters deciding on $23,550,000 school bond today

Blackwell voters that did not vote early last week will head to the polls today which are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.. Voters are deciding whether or not Blackwell Public Schools should issue a $23,550,000 bond. It will be in the amount of $23,550,000.00 for 15 years. School Bonds are based on property... Read More.

Early voting starts today for Blackwell School Bond

Early voting for the Blackwell School Bond Election begins today. Voters are deciding whether or not Blackwell Public Schools should issue a $23,550,000 bond. Early voting is available today and tomorrow from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. at the County Election Board located at the Kay County Courthouse in Newkirk. It will be in the... Read More.
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Arrest Made at Ponca City West Middle School

A student at West Middle School was arrested Thursday afternoon for making terroristic threats.Bret Smith, Executive Director of Operations, said the school was not locked down for safety reasons and the student was taken into custody without incident. “There was no threat to the school. A student made a threat to another single person... Read More.

Ponca City Police Department investigating inappropriate video circulating at a Ponca City school

Statement from Ponca City Police Chief Don Bohon:The Ponca City Police Department is investigating an inappropriate video that is circulating that was rumored to involve a school employee and a student, at a Ponca City school.Detectives and School Resource Officers have been involved in the investigation. It appears that the video was originally posted... Read More.
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