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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.

Snap Chat Threat Leads to Police Patrols at Ponca Schools

Wednesday, May 10 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Police Department has been made aware of a threat of violence against a school circulating on Snap Chat. The Snap Chat that is being shared is a photo of a phone screen, and the threat of violence against an unnamed school is on that phone, and does not mention a specific... Read More.

Ponca Schools Announce Early Registration for Pre-K Students

Tuesday, April 25 by Lyman James

The district is offering early registration for Pre-K students entering the 2023-2024 school year. Parents and guardians may register PreK students at 613 E. Grand at the Board of Education building. Required documents include a birth certificate, an up-to-date shot record (or exemption form signed), and proof of residence in the form of a... Read More.

Ponca Schools Announce Summer Feeding Program

Monday, April 24 by Lyman James

Ponca City Public Schools will be participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to the children without charge ages 1-18 and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service.... Read More.

Flu Hitting Some Oklahoma Schools Hard. COVID & RSV Also Big Concerns.

Thursday, December 8 by Lyman James

Flu season is always difficult. But this year, experts worry that we may face a particularly brutal season. Medical sources are saying that we should be taking the triple threat of flu, COVID and RSV seriously. Officials are acknowledging the early and significant impact of the flu and the threats posed by the others. ... Read More.

Ponca Schools Present Holiday Concert on Thursday

Wednesday, November 30 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public Schools Elementary, Middle, Advanced Philharmonic and Symphony Strings Orchestras will present their annual Holiday concert on Thursday, December 1, 2022. The concert is free to the public and will begin at 7 p.m. in the Ponca City Schools Concert Hall. We are very excited that Santa is going to be able to... Read More.

Ponca Schools Recognize Employees of the Month and Friend of Education

Tuesday, November 15 by Lyman James

The November Employee of the Month and Friend of Education Awards were presented Monday night during the monthly board of education meeting. Pictured, from left, John Diaz, computer technician, Support Employee of the Month; Julia Higgins, West Middle School, Certified Employee of the Month; and Terron Liles, supporter of Ponca City Public Schools, Friend... Read More.

Erika Johnson Named Finance Intern for Ponca City Public Schools

Thursday, November 10 by Lyman James

Erika Johnson has been hired as the Finance Intern for Ponca City Public Schools, pending board of education approval. Erika was a math instructor at Ponca City High School from 2007 to 2017 before leaving to become a math instructor at Pioneer Technology Center.Shelley Arrott, Ponca City Public School Superintendent, said, “We are... Read More.