OU’s Zac Alley joins Rich Rodriguez’s West Virginia staff as defensive coordinator

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Oklahoma co-defensive coordinator Zac Alley is being reunited with Rich Rodriguez at West Virginia. Rodriguez, who was hired for his second stint as West Virginia’s coach on December 12th, announced on Sunday that he hired the 31-year-old Alley as defensive coordinator and linebackers coach. “Zac is one of the top young defensive... Read More.
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Shelby Black Added to Lady Mavs’ Basketball Staff

NOC Tonkawa named Shelby Black as the assistant women's basketball coach this week. Black is a recent Oklahoma State University Graduate where she earned a degree in University Studies and Secondary Education. She played at NOC Enid and Grayson County (TX). Black, a native of Red Rock, Oklahoma, attended Frontier High School. She has... Read More.

BOE Approves Raises for Support Staff

The Ponca City Board of Education recently approved a significant raise for PCPS support staff personnel. These raises will be implemented on July 1, 2022. PCPS Superintendent Shelley Arrott said, “I am very excited our Board of Education approved a significant, much needed raise for our support staff! The new support salary schedule puts PCPS... Read More.

Newkirk Public Schools support staff employee tests positive for COVID-19

Newkirk Public Schools released an update onto their Facebook page Saturday that a support staff employee has tested positive for COVID-19.NPS worked with the Kay County Health Department and an investigation has taken place. No students or staff members (aside from primary family members) have been exposed. Masks and social distancing were key in... Read More.
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Phillips 66 Donates Gift Baskets to Garfield Staff

Phillips 66, Garfields Partner In Education (PIE partner), donated gift baskets to all Garfield staff members to help start the school year off right!  Garfield Principal Katy Thomason said, “We are so thankful at Garfield for wonderful PIE partners that go above and beyond for our staff.” Pictured L-R: Erin Liberton and Katy Thomason 

Ark City Public Schools Staff Member tested for COVID-19

A Summer School staff member for Ark City Public Schools has been tested for COVID-19.While there are no test results or diagnoses at this time, in an exercise of caution, Ark City Public Schools are contacting families whose children may have been in close proximity to this person. These calls are strictly precautionary at... Read More.
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City of Blackwell releases response after a BHS coaching staff member tests positive for COVID-19

The City of Blackwell shared a press release on Thursday stating that they're aware of the situation regarding a coaching staff member of Blackwell High School testing positive for COVID-19 earlier in the week.The effected member contracted the virus while out of state, and has already been exercising safe social-distancing practices, including wearing a... Read More.

PCPS Mourning the Loss of Staff Member

From Mary Ladd at Ponca City Public Schools."The Ponca City Public School District is mourning the loss of a member of our school family.  Elaine (Nikki) McGee, the Guidance Office Secretary at Po-Hi, passed away suddenly in the early morning hours of Wednesday, March 4.  Please pray for comfort and peace for Nikki’s family... Read More.

Support Staff Reception Scheduled For April

The Support Staff Reception for all Ponca City Public Schools, our private schools and Pioneer Technology Center will be Wednesday, April 17th from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Chamber Office 5th and Grand Avenue.  We are asking for door prizes.  This is always a big hit with our support staff.  You could... Read More.