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Last Day To Register For Blackwell and Kildare Schools Election Is March 13

Thursday, March 5 by Lyman James

Friday, March 13, is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the April 7, 2020 Blackwell School District I-45, and Kildare School District C-50 Elections, also the Blackwell Municipal, and Newkirk Municipal Elections in Kay County, Election Board Secretary Cheryl Howard said today.Howard said that... Read More.

Ponca City Public School District Celebrates Public Schools Week

Tuesday, February 25 by Lyman James

February 24-28, 2020 has been designated as National Public Schools Week which is a national initiative to celebrate the achievements public schools are making and honoring the significant contributions and accomplishments of students, parents, educators and education advocates in local communities who work to help students achieve their greatest potential. Public schools are building our nation’s future. Nine out... Read More.

Newkirk Public Schools Releases Statement Following Comments During Basketball Game

Monday, February 24 by Lyman James

Following comments made during the introduction of the girl's district basketball game in Newkirk Friday night, Newkirk Public Schools Superintendent Brady Barnes released the following statement."While introducing players at Friday night’s girls high school basketball game, the District’s long-time announcer made an unfortunate and inappropriate personal comment concerning the names of some of the... Read More.

Ponca City Public Schools Reports BB Gun at East Middle School

Tuesday, February 11 by Lyman James

On Tuesday, February 11, 2020, Ponca City Public School officials reported that a student at East Middle School was found in possession of a BB gun. The student was turned in to administration by another student.Administration secured the BB gun without incident. The student did not present the gun in threatening manner, so no... Read More.

Ponca City Public Schools Hosts North Central Resource and Transition Fair February 10

Wednesday, February 5 by Lyman James

This year, the 4th Annual North Central Resource and Transition Fair will be held at Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) in conjunction with the PTC Preview Night. Both events are scheduled for Monday, February 10, 2020, 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. at Pioneer Technology is located at 2101 North Ash in Ponca City. The Resource and Transition Fair... Read More.

Ponca City Public Schools Hosts Signing for Two Po-Hi Wildcat Senior Athletes

Friday, January 31 by Lyman James

Ponca City Senior High School athletes Eli Wohl, son of Rod and Samantha Wohl, signed today with Cowley College in Arkansas City to play baseball. Po-Hi Senior Luke Seals, son of Blake and Debbie Seals, signed with Newberry College in Newberry, South Carolina to play basketball. Both boys have been active in Po-Hi Athletics throughout... Read More.

PONCA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

Wednesday, January 22 by Lyman James

SchoolThursday February 6Tuesday February 11Pre-K Center4:00 – 7:00 pm4:00 – 7:00 pmGarfield3:30 – 6:30 pm3:30 – 6:30 pmLiberty3:30 – 6:30 pm3:30 – 6:30 pmLincoln4:00 – 7:00 pm4:00 – 7:00 pmRoosevelt3:45 – 6:45 pm3:45 – 6:45 pmTrout4:00 – 7:00 pm4:00 – 7:00 pmUnion4:00 – 7:00 pm4:00 – 7:00 pmWoodlands4:00 – 7:00 pm4:00 – 7:00 pmWest Middle School4:00... Read More.

Parent Preview Night Scheduled for Growth & Development, Abstinence, HIV/AIDS and Safe Sex Education Classes for Ponca City Schools

Monday, January 13 by Lyman James

PONCA CITY - The Ponca City Public School District Nurses have scheduled a parent preview night for parents/guardians who would like to review the material that will be discussed and presented at the upcoming Growth and Development, Abstinence, HIV/AIDS, and Safe Sex Education classes. The date scheduled for parents to preview materials is Tuesday, January... Read More.

Blackwell Public Schools Inducting Dr. Danny Cassidy

Thursday, March 28 by Lyman James

The Blackwell Public Schools is inducting Dr. Danny Cassidy into their Hall of FameFriday, March 29, at 6:30 p.m. in the Kay Room in Blackwell. Cassidy, who graduated from Blackwell in 1964, who graduated from OU Medical in 1973, went on to expand his love of technology and engineering by developing interactive videodisks programs... Read More.

Blackwell Public Schools To Discuss 4-Day School Week

Tuesday, February 19 by Lyman James

A community meeting about the possibility of Blackwell adopting a 4-day school week is set for Wednesday, February 20, beginning at 8 p.m. at the Blackwell High School Study Center. Throughout districts that already use the 4-day system, sources such as edweek.com say that not only can teachers still work on that Friday,... Read More.