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Ponca City School Student Selected to Serve on State Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council

Wednesday, December 30 by Lyman James

Ponca City Public School senior Payton Little has been selected to serve on the State Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister has named 97 Oklahoma high school students to her 2021 Student Advisory Council. This is the sixth consecutive year the group has been convened to assist Hofmeister and... Read More.

East Middle School Student Council Makes Pillows for Garfield Kindergarten Students

Thursday, December 10 by Lyman James

The COVID-19 virus has tried to put a stop on some of the service projects East Middle School Student Council does every year. However, it has not stopped them. They have tried to find several service projects they can accomplish. One of these service projects was to make pillows for the kindergarten students at Garfield Elementary. Members... Read More.

Blackwell High School going virtual due to COVIID-19

Tuesday, December 8 by Lyman James

The Blackwell Journal-Tribune and the Blackwell High School Facebook pages are reporting that Blackwell High School students will switch over to virtual learning starting Wednesday, Dec. 8, and going for the remainder of the semester.Both high school principals have been exposed to COVID-19. According to Blackwell Superintendent Shawn Haskins, none of the two principals... Read More.

Enrollment Opens for Ponca City Public School Virtual Academy for Spring Semester

Tuesday, December 8 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public School District is preparing for the spring semester enrollment for the Ponca City Virtual Academy (PCVA). In order to attend PCVA for the spring semester, parents need to complete a spring application. Applications can be found on the PCPS website, https://www.pcps.us under the Parents & Students tab. To be eligible for... Read More.

Enrollment Opens for Ponca City Public School Virtual Academy for Spring Semester

Wednesday, December 2 by Lyman James

Ponca City Public School District Celebrates Education Support Professionals

Monday, November 23 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public School District has been celebrating Education Support Professionals this week November 16-20, 2020. Superintendent Shelley Arrott explained, “The week of November 16 is American Education Week. This week presents everyone the opportunity to celebrate public education and honor all individuals who are making a difference to ensure every student receives... Read More.

Meals Still Available to Ponca City School Students During Distance Learning

Monday, November 23 by Lyman James

The PCPS Child Nutrition Program Team will continue to serve meals to ALL children, age 1-18, while PCPS students complete the last 17 days of the semester through Distance Learning.The meals are free to all children and may be picked up at any of the 4 PCPS locations, no matter the address or home site of the children. ... Read More.

Entire Ponca City Public School District Pivoting to Distance Learning

Thursday, November 19 by Lyman James

The entire Ponca City Public School District Pivoting to Distance Learning, and all Extra-Curricular Activities & Practices Discontinued During Closure. The Ponca City Board of Education held a Special Meeting on Thursday, November 19, to review and discuss current COVID-19 data and to take possible action for instructional options. Based on the recent surge of... Read More.

Ponca City School Board Election Filing Period December 7 through December 9

Thursday, November 19 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public School Board of Education hereby announces that any statutorily qualified individual interested in running as a candidate on the Ponca City School Board of Education may file for this seat at the Kay County Election Board. The Ponca City Board of Education has one position vacant this year – Ward... Read More.

Blackwell High School Currently With Five Active COVID-19 Cases

Wednesday, November 18 by Lyman James

Blackwell Journal Tribune is reporting that as of Tuesday, Blackwell Public Schools is currently feeling the COVID-19 pandemic as 25 high school students have been quarantined, believed to be on the BHS football team.One student tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday who was believed to be on the football team, and Blackwell Superintendent did... Read More.