Arrest Made at Ponca City West Middle School

A student at West Middle School was arrested Thursday afternoon for making terroristic threats.Bret Smith, Executive Director of Operations, said the school was not locked down for safety reasons and the student was taken into custody without incident. “There was no threat to the school. A student made a threat to another single person... Read More.

Ponca City Police Department investigating inappropriate video circulating at a Ponca City school

Statement from Ponca City Police Chief Don Bohon:The Ponca City Police Department is investigating an inappropriate video that is circulating that was rumored to involve a school employee and a student, at a Ponca City school.Detectives and School Resource Officers have been involved in the investigation. It appears that the video was originally posted... Read More.
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Ponca City School Board Approves Temporary Mask Requirement

The Ponca City Public Schools Board has approved a temporary mask requirement. The following is a letter from PCPS Superintendent Shelley Arrott.   PCPS Families, Last week was a difficult week with the number of in-school COVID-19 positive cases. We ended the week of August 30, 2021, with 61 in-school positive cases and 480 close contacts. This data... Read More.
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PCPS uveils new message going into the school year

The following is a message from Ponca City Public Schools.  Back-to-school assemblies were held Friday and Monday mornings for all certified and support staff personnel from Ponca City Public Schools.Superintendent Shelley Arrott said, “I know I don’t have to remind you, but this last school year and the preceding quarter have been the most difficult... Read More.

Ponca City’s East Middle School Needs Fabric for Sewing Projects

The East Middle School Family and Consumer Science Department is in need of fabric for sewing projects.If you have larger pieces (one-inch or larger) of material that you will probably never use, please consider donating it to Kim Sulivant’s classroom at East Middle School.“Kids learn and use so many skills through sewing: math, measurements,... Read More.

Garfield Elementary Ready for School Year

The first day of school for Ponca City Public School students is Wednesday, Aug. 18. One of the elementary schools ready to welcome back students is Garfield Elementary, located at 600 south Eighth Street.Katy Thomason, principal at Garfield Elementary, said she is ready to hit the ground running. “Our focus is going to be... Read More.
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East Middle School Prepares for New Year

Maintenance and office staff for eighth grade students attending East Middle School are already working on getting the building ready for the first day of school next month. The roof over the wrestling room addition was also repaired over the summer break.“Our teachers and staff will be ready to welcome your eighth grade students... Read More.

Kay County Health Department providing vaccines before school year

The Kay County Health Department will be providing on-site immunizations at the Registration Center on Thursday, July 22 and July 29 from 1:00 to 6:00. The following vaccines will be available (Tdap, HPV, & MCV).For those interested, COVID-19 Pfizer vaccines will also be available for students age 12 and up. In order to receive... Read More.

PCPS releases Return To Learn Plan for 2021-22 school year

In-person Instruction for the 2021-2022 School Year:PCPS will follow the regular 2021-2022 School Calendar and students will attend in-person learning each school day unless they are enrolled as a Ponca City Virtual Academy Student. Masks: • Masks are recommended unless consultation or recommendation from the Kay County Health Department determines the need for a mandate OR... Read More.