SCHOOLS – Page 2 – Ponca City Now

Trump Administration Gives Schools a Deadline to End DEI Programs or Risk Losing Federal Money

Thursday, February 20 by Beverly Cantrell

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is giving America’s schools and universities two weeks to eliminate diversity initiatives or risk losing federal money, raising the stakes in the president’s fight against “ wokeness.”In a memo Friday, the Education Department gave an ultimatum to stop using “racial preferences” as a... Read More.

Schools Closed

Wednesday, February 12 by Ponca City Now

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Ponca City Public Schools to Host 2025 Region C Circle the State With Song Festival

Wednesday, January 29 by Ponca City Now

Ponca City Public Schools is proud to announce that it will host the 2025 Region C Circle the State With Song Festival on January 31, 2025. The event will culminate in a concert at 5:30 PM at the Ponca City Schools Concert Hall. Admission is free, and the public is encouraged to attend. The... Read More.

Controversial ‘Meet Baby Olivia’ Video Could Become Mandatory in Oklahoma Schools by July

Monday, January 27 by Beverly Cantrell

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — "Meet Baby Olivia" could be coming to a classroom in Oklahoma, if a bill is signed into law this upcoming legislative session.It's new model legislation being pushed in conservative states as part of a post-Roe vs. Wade landscape.The video,... Read More.

Ryan Walters files $474 million lawsuit over illegal immigration cost to Oklahoma schools

Thursday, January 16 by KOKH

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Oklahoma State Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters is suing the federal government. He says he wants them to reimburse Oklahoma for the cost of educating immigrant children. Walters claims that Oklahoma is owed approximately $474 million. He says it's time to hold the Biden-Harris administration accountable. "What we've seen are Kamala Harris... Read More.

Walters Proposes Eliminating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Schools

Tuesday, December 31 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — On Thursday, another board meeting was held regarding Oklahoma education, and proposed rule changes for the upcoming year were discussed. Last year, State Superintendent Ryan Walters proposed rules that would eliminate K-12 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs, promote religion in the classroom, and update the teacher code of conduct. Some of... Read More.

Native Tribes are Working With Schools to Boost Attendance

Thursday, December 5 by Ponca City Now

WATONGA, Okla. (AP) — As the Watonga school system’s Indian education director, Hollie Youngbear works to help Native American students succeed — a job that begins with getting them to school.She makes sure students have clothes and school supplies. She connects them with federal and tribal resources. And when students don’t show... Read More.

Back To School and Title I Meetings Scheduled for PCPS Elementary Schools

Wednesday, August 16 by Lyman James

Elementary schools will be hosting Back to School/Title I Information Nights at all sites across the district. Parents/guardians are invited to learn more about procedures and expectations, grade level curriculum, assessments, family engagement, Title I programs, and overall plans for the school year. Each elementary site is listed below with the date and times of... Read More.

Ponca Schools Online Registration for 2023-2024 School Year

Tuesday, June 20 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public School District announces online registration for the 2023-2024 school year will open July 1, 2023. 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.

Ponca City Schools Announce Meet the Teacher/Move-In Nights

Monday, June 12 by Lyman James

Elementary Meet the Teacher/Move-in Nights for the 2023-2024 school year will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 22 from 4 to 6 p.m. at ALL elementary school sites. This includes the Washington Pre-K Center. West Middle School students will pick up schedules on Tuesday, Aug. 15 for sixth graders from 3 to 6 p.m. and on... Read More.

Ponca City Public School’s Elementary Summer School Details and Bus Schedule Released

Tuesday, May 30 by Lyman James

Ponca City Public Schools has announced the details for elementary summer school and the bus schedule for other summer classes. Elementary school summer classes will be held beginning June 6th, with students only attending Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The official hours are from 8 AM to noon and all students have the chance to eat... Read More.

Rita Taylor Retires After 44 Years with Ponca Schools

Friday, May 12 by Lyman James

The PCPS Transportation Department surprised Rita Taylor with a retirement party on Friday morning. She has been driving for the past 44 years. She is pictured with her cake, her family and with other drivers/bus aides of the Transportation Department. Thanks for all you do for PCPS, Rita!!! Read More.