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East Middle School Student Council Holding Humane Society Drive

Thursday, January 16 by Lyman James

PONCA CITY - East Middle School Student Council is holding a Humane Society Drive that began January 3 and is continuing through February 7, 2020. They are asking for dog food, cat food, treats and bedding. They plan to take the donated items to the Ponca City Humane Society on February 7. For questions... Read More.

David Kinkaid Running In School Board Election

Thursday, March 28 by Lyman James

For the elections on Tuesday, April 1, David Kinkaid is running for the Ponca City School Board.David Kinkaid is committed to ensuring all schools maintain a safe learning and teaching environment. Kinkaid wants to strive for ALL students to have access to innovative curriculum and resources for success. Kinkaid plans to increase special education... Read More.

East Middle School Transitional Meeting and Enrollment Update For 2019-2020 School Year

Wednesday, March 27 by Lyman James

On Tuesday April, 2 there will be a meeting for parents and students that are transitioning into 8th Grade for the 2019-2020 school year. The meeting will be held in the East Middle School auditorium.The meeting will start at 6:00 pm and last approximately 30 minutes. It will cover some policies and procedures for... Read More.

Ponca City High School Hall of Fame Committee Seeking Nominations

Wednesday, March 27 by Lyman James

The Ponca City High School Hall of Fame Committee is seeking nominations for this year’s induction, which will be held Thursday, September 26, 2019 at 7:00 P.M. at the Carolyn Renfro Banquet Center. Plans are to induct 5-10 alumni this year. All previous nominees will be considered as well for this year’s 2019 inductees.The... Read More.

East Middle School Students To Demonstrate Used Technology

Monday, March 11 by Lyman James

The students at East Middle School in Ponca City will be demonstrating the technology they use on Tuesday, March 12. There will be snacks and random drawing giveaways. This is a part of Google Slam.The snacks will be served from 5:30 p.m. until 6 p.m. Demonstrations will be from 6:10 p.m. until 7 p.m.... Read More.

Ponca City Public School District Seeking After School Program Coordinator

Thursday, February 28 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public School district is making plans to start the “Cat Care After School Program” for the 2019-2020 school year. The service will provide after school care until 5:30 p.m. for parents of prekindergarten and elementary students at a minimal cost. Parents will be able to sign-up for the program in April... Read More.

NOC Cheer Squad Wins 2019 Small School National Championship

Monday, February 25 by Lyman James

It was quite the exciting weekend for the Northern Oklahoma College Cheer Squad which included members from both Tonkawa and Enid campuses. The team got the opportunity to make the trip to Anaheim, California to compete in the Small School Coed 2 Year Show National Championship. With hard work and dedication in their performances... Read More.

Oklahoma High School State Wrestling Tournament Featuring Northern Oklahoma Talents

Tuesday, February 19 by Lyman James

It's the later half of February, and that means it's time for the Oklahoma High School State Wrestling Championship at the State Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City! The State Championship will be this Friday and Saturday, February 22-23.The championship will feature different wrestling talents from schools across Northern Oklahoma.For the Ponca City Wildcats, Ethan Kemble, Shayden... Read More.

Blackwell Public Schools To Discuss 4-Day School Week

Tuesday, February 19 by Lyman James

A community meeting about the possibility of Blackwell adopting a 4-day school week is set for Wednesday, February 20, beginning at 8 p.m. at the Blackwell High School Study Center. Throughout districts that already use the 4-day system, sources such as edweek.com say that not only can teachers still work on that Friday,... Read More.

Newkirk Public Schools And High School Announces Teachers Of The Year

Tuesday, February 19 by Lyman James

Newkirk Public Schools announced on Monday that Mr. Josh Faulkner is the 2018-2019 Teach of the Year. Faulkner is seen down below with his building principal, Mr. Jeff Wilson. Faulkner teaches Instrumental and General Music at the Newkirk Middle School.Mrs. Denys Mayse is the High School Teacher of the Year. She is pictured with... Read More.