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COVID-19 trace discovered at Newkirk High School, but no new positive cases

Friday, September 4 by Lyman James

Newkirk Public Schools had a COVID-19 TRACE on Wednesday that affected a small number of students isolated to the High School.A contract trace is when an individual that test positive is in close proximity for an extended time to another individual. This was only a trace, so no Newkirk student or staff member tested... Read More.

Ponca City Chamber of Commerce Delivers Donated School Supplies to PCPS District

Thursday, August 27 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce hosted an annual school supply drive. Typically, the Chamber sponsors the “Stuff the Bus” School Supply Campaign. However, with conditions surrounding the global pandemic, the decision was made to not park the bus at Wal-Mart this year. Instead, the PC Chamber requested the five most needed items for both elementary... Read More.

PCPS provides virtual tour of West Middle School

Friday, August 21 by Lyman James

Ponca City Public Schools has provided a virtual tour of West Middle School. This can be helpful for students and parents who have never been in that building. PCPS is planning on trying to do one for each school. https://youtu.be/b3wH_uVsfsk

High School Football Getting Underway With Scrimmages Tonight

Friday, August 21 by Lyman James

High schools across northern Oklahoma are getting underway with high school football, and local schools will be having scrimmages today.While the Ponca City Wildcats will not be having its originally planned scrimmage with Stillwater, Ponca City will have a "Mock-up Game" tonight at 7 p.m. at Sullins Stadium.The Blackwell Maroons will make the drive... Read More.

Local schools back in session, Safety tips for school zones

Thursday, August 20 by Lyman James

Watch the school zones in Blackwell and Tonkawa today as kids head back to class today. First day for Ponca City and Frontier is Monday. And today is the “make up day” for registration for Ponca City students. Drop by 111 West Grand between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.With students going back to school,... Read More.

School getting back in session across Kay County

Wednesday, August 19 by Lyman James

Newkirk schools were the first in the area to open last week, with kids headed back to class in Blackwell and Tonkawa tomorrow. Ponca City and Frontier start Monday, and Ark City will start September 9. Ponca City's Makeup Registration will be held on Thursday, August 20 from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the... Read More.

URGENT MESSAGE TO ALL PCPS FAMILIES PCPS DELAYS FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL TO AUGUST 24

Sunday, August 16 by Lyman James

This weekend Ponca City Public School servers were significantly compromised by a ransomware attack. There have been no disclosures of student or personnel personal or financial information. However, all of their data was encrypted if it was stored on a server-based system. Fortunately, PCPS has a back-up as of 8.10.2020 on all PowerSchool and Parent... Read More.

Back to School Letter from Superintendent Shelley Arrott

Sunday, August 16 by Lyman James

The following is the Back to School letter from Superintendent Shelley Arrott that PCPS has sent out to all parents & staff. Dear Wildcat Families, Today, our teachers and many educational support staff returned to our facilities after a long five months to continue to prepare to welcome our students back to school, whether it be... Read More.

Ponca City Chamber Office collecting school supplies until Friday

Thursday, August 13 by Lyman James

Due to the Pandemic we will not be doing Stuff the Bus at Walmart this year. However the need for schools supplies is still there. So we will be collecting school supplies at the Ponca City Chamber Office located at 5th and Grand Avenue. Please bring your supplies to our office. We will collect... Read More.

Back To School Information For Ponca City Public Schools

Wednesday, August 12 by Lyman James

PCPS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS SCHOOL DATE TIME INSTRUCTIONSGarfield Meet the TeacherAugust 174:00 – 6:00 p.m. Come-and-Go Meet the Teacher Night will be held outside at Garfield park.Other important details will be listed on Garfield’s Facebook page and website. Liberty Meet the Teacher August 17 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. Meet the Teacher Night at Liberty will take place outdoors.Other important details... Read More.