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Oklahoma State’s School of Business to induct three new Hall of Fame Members

Tuesday, August 9 by Lyman James

(STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Aug. 9, 2022) — Oklahoma State University’s Spears School of Business will honor three alumni — OSU President Emeritus Burns Hargis, Jay Helm and Stacy McMahan — with their induction into the school’s Hall of Fame on Nov. 11 at the ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Center.The annual Spears Business Hall of Fame banquet recognizes... Read More.

KCHD offering Back to School vaccines at PCPS Registration Center on Thursday

Monday, July 11 by Lyman James

Does your child need vaccinations before school starts? The Kay County Health Department will be offering a Vaccination Clinic on July 14 and July 21 from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Ponca City Registration Center at 111 West Grand.

Meal Pricing Change for 2022-2023 School Year

Wednesday, July 6 by Lyman James

The USDA has determined breakfast and lunch WILL NOT be free to all students for the 2022-23 school year. PCPS and other schools will have to return to the meal pricing structure used prior to the No Charge (free) meals for everyone during COVID-19. Meals had been free the past two years.The eligibility scale... Read More.

PCPS online registration for the 2022-2023 school year will open July 1

Thursday, June 30 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public School District announces online registration for the 2022-2023 school year will open July 1, 2022. All returning students who will attend Ponca City Public Schools must be registered online annually through the PowerSchool Parent Portal to update district and state required information. The Parent Portal may be accessed through the... Read More.

Cowley College, Ark City High School Partner For Basketball Camp

Tuesday, June 21 by Lyman James

A total of seven teams recently participated in the Cowley College Tigers and Ark City High School Men’s Basketball Team Camp.The event, which was won by Wichita Independent High School, was held inside W.S. Scott Auditorium.According to a press release from Cowley, Ponca City High School finished second behind Wichita Independent and Ark City... Read More.

Secondary Summer School Information

Tuesday, May 24 by Lyman James

PCPS Secondary Summer School enrollment is limited. Parents of students enrolled in summer school will be contacted by site administrators, by mail and/or phone.Summer school is focused on credit recovery and addressing learning loss in core subjects. This is separate from special education extended school year.If you have been notified your child will attend... Read More.

Ponca City school district providing summer school for a limited number of students in grades K-3

Monday, May 23 by Lyman James

The Ponca City school district will be providing summer school for a limited number of students in grades K-3. The purpose of this extended instruction time is to help students achieve grade level status and address learning gaps. The curriculum will consist of time spent in the Learning Management System, Imagine Learning, Monitored Independent... Read More.

Nine Ponca City High School students participated in the State Solo and Ensemble Festival

Wednesday, May 11 by Lyman James

Nine Ponca City High School students participated in the State Solo and Ensemble Festival for vocal music on April 22 at Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee. These students earned Superior ratings at the district level to advance to the state level.Terryn Goddard (ninth grade) sang “Vienna, City of Dreams” and earned an Excellent rating.... Read More.

School Board to Recognize Retired Employees

Monday, May 9 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Board of Education will recognize all district employees who have been retired since Nov. 2021 at the monthly board meeting at 6 p.m. tonight. Each employee will be presented with a token of the district’s appreciation for all their years of service.Administrators retiring include Carla Fry, principal of Trout Elementary, and... Read More.

Ponca City Instrumental Music Department presents the Middle School Bands in their annual Spring Concert

Wednesday, May 4 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Instrumental Music Department presents the Middle School Bands in their annual Spring Concert.PCPS is excited to announce that the annual Middle School Band concert will take place tomorrow Thursday, May 5, 2022 at the Ponca City Schools Concert Hall. The concert will begin at 7:00 pm and admission is free.The 6th... Read More.