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East Middle School BPA Students Participate in State Leadership Conference

Friday, April 2 by Lyman James

The BPA organization at East Middle School competed and placed in eight events at the State Leadership Conference held virtually. The list of events and student rankings are listed below. All participating East Middle School students qualified to compete at the BPA Virtual National Leadership Conference May 5-9, 2021. Financial Literacy: 5th- Abby Chamberlin Digital Citizenship: 1st - Sampson... Read More.

Union School Teacher Rachel Berger is February Golden Apple Award Winner

Friday, March 26 by Lyman James

The Bull 104.7 and WBBZ 1230AM each month recognize outstanding teachers in our area with the Golden Apple Award. The recipient for February is Rachel Berger, second grade teacher at Union Elementary School. The award includes an apple trophy and $200 for the purchase of classroom supplies. The generous contributing sponsors are The Bull and WBBZ, Klinger's... 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.

Picture Day Coming to Ponca City Senior High School

Thursday, March 25 by Lyman James

Message from Po-Hi Yearbook Sponsor Paige Marsh: Believe it or not, Lifetouch will be here on Thursday, April 1, for Picture Day! For those of you who are new, Lifetouch takes the FREE pictures of our student body which are then used in the yearbook. Students/parents can purchase portrait packages (optional) and this is a small... Read More.

East Middle School Student Council Sponsors Pet Supply Drive for Humane Society of Ponca City

Tuesday, March 23 by Lyman James

During the school year of 2020-2022, the East Middle School Student Council sponsored a pet supply drive for the Northern Oklahoma Humane Society of Ponca City. In the fall, Student Council members constructed hand-made pillows to use as beds for the dogs and cats, so that they could be comfortable. The next step was getting the... Read More.

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.

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.

Ponca City High School Swimming Compete Well in State Championships

Thursday, March 4 by Lyman James

Ponca City High School Swimming recently competed in the OSSAA State Championships. The swimmers competed well in the individual standings along with team relays. State Qualifiers who represented Ponca City are Tayler Bennett, Max Engster, Simone Villaruel, Kyle King, Haydan Jones, Timothy Crank, and Tanner Estes. Alternates were Brady Ladner, Riley Ladner, and Tristan Feathers.“I am... Read More.

Elegant Evening Planned for Ponca City High School 2021 Juniors and Seniors

Wednesday, March 3 by Lyman James

Ponca City Public Schools said Tuesday that with a great respect for their students and traditions, efforts are being made to plan an elegant evening for Po-Hi junior and senior students. Creativity and flexibility will be applied to the prom, due to the ever-challenging circumstances of the pandemic. Priorities in planning will be placed... Read More.