Ponca City High School Music Students Shine at Pride of Texas Music Festival

Ponca City High School’s talented music students recently embarked on a memorable four-day trip to Dallas, Texas, where they showcased their exceptional skills at the Pride of Texas Music Festival in Plano, TX. The school’s band, choir, and orchestra each earned a superior rating. The orchestra was additionally awarded a “plus” rating - the... Read More.

Bill to Expand High School Completion Age Passes Committee

OKLAHOMA CITY – House Speaker Pro Tempore Anthony Moore, R-Clinton, on Wednesday passed a bill in committee that would extend the age for a person wishing to complete their high school education. Senate Bill 745 would amend Oklahoma's high school learner statute, allowing individuals up to the age of 30 to complete high school.... Read More.

20 Staffers Accused of Abusing Students or Not Reporting it at Pennsylvania Charter School

Twenty staffers at a suburban Philadelphia charter school are facing charges related to the alleged physical abuse of students using painful, unapproved techniques to restrain and punish youths in a program meant to help them deal with emotional issues, authorities announced Monday.Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer said the counts involve acts against 26... Read More.
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Shot clocks for high school basketball remain a no for nearly half the states

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports WriterOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Jim Norick Arena has hosted state tournament basketball games in Oklahoma since 1966. It is slated to be demolished after this year’s championships, but as one tradition ends an even older one will remain.Because Oklahoma does not use shot clocks, teams still will be able... Read More.

Two Suspects Arrested in McCord School Burglary

On March 12, Osage County Deputies and School Resource Deputies responded to a burglary and vandalism at McCord Public Schools. Deputies worked diligently and developed two suspects over night. Thursday morning those individuals were arrested at their residence.A juvenile suspect was arrested and has been turned over to the State of Oklahoma Office of... Read More.
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Ponca City East and West Middle School Choir Achieve Outstanding Success at OSSAA District Choir Contest

Pictured is the combined choir from East and West Middle Schools performing on stage at Deer Creek High School. Katie Nichols is directing and Chad Keilman is the piano accompanist. (Photo credit: Isabel Mazurier, Po-Hi Yearbook Editor) On Tuesday, March 11, the combined Ponca City East and West Middle School choir achieved outstanding success at... Read More.
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Ponca City East Middle School Orchestra Earns Superior and Excellent Ratings

The Ponca City East Middle School Orchestra earned two superior ratings and one excellent rating (resulting in an overall superior rating) and a superior rating in sight-reading Tuesday afternoon at the OSSAA District Orchestra Contest held at Edmond Santa Fe High School. Since the orchestra received superior ratings in both the stage performance and... Read More.