Ponca City High School updating student check-out procedures

Dear Ponca City High School Parents, Guardians, and Students,As part of our ongoing efforts to ensure the safety and accountability of all students, Ponca City High School is updating its student check-out procedures. Please review the following changes carefully:Check-Out Procedures:Freshmen and Sophomores: Parents or guardians must come, in person, to the school attendance office... Read More.

Sheyla Rivera Named Pioneer Tech Student of the Month

Ponca City, OK----- Pioneer Technology Center is proud to recognize Sheyla Rivera as the Student of the Month for July. Rivera, an adult student from Ponca City, is making remarkable strides in the Practical Nursing (PN) program.“Sheyla is incredibly determined, approaching every challenge with a focused mindset and an unwavering commitment to learning and... Read More.
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Oklahoma schools must fully fund student meals with existing state and federal dollars

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA (KOKH) — Starting this coming school year, 2025-2026, the Oklahoma State Department of Education will require every school district to fully fund student meals using existing state and federal operational dollars.The move aims to address what State Superintendent Ryan Walters describes as gross mismanagement and bureaucracies that prioritize administrative paychecks over... Read More.

New Student Enrollment Opportunity for the Upcoming 2025-2026 School Year

Attention:• If you are new to the Ponca City• If your student did not complete the 2024-2025school year, but will be attending Ponca City Public Schools in 2025-2026Please use the provided QR code to book an appointment to enroll.  Appointments will be available from July 7-17. They will be closed on Fridays.Simply scan the QR code provided and book an appointment... Read More.
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Tyler Busby Named Student of the Year at Pioneer Technology Center

Ponca City, OK --- Pioneer Technology Center (Pioneer Tech) is proud to announce Tyler Busby as its 2024/2025 Student of the Year. An adult student in the Information Technology program, Busby was honored for his exceptional leadership, character, and commitment to academic and personal excellence.Busby was formally recognized at Graduation Ceremonies on May 20th... Read More.

Pioneer Tech Student Recognized as National Finalist at BPA Leadership Conference

Ponca City, OK ---Benjamin Dailey, a student in the Visual Communications program at Pioneer Technology Center, recently traveled to Orlando, Florida to participate in the National Leadership Conference of Business Professionals of America (BPA). Alongside students from across the country, Dailey proudly represented Pioneer Tech at this prestigious event, showcasing his knowledge and skills... Read More.
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Winners of ODOT’s 2025 Trash Poster Contest, Includes Kay County Kindergarten Student

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — The Oklahoma Department of Transportation announced the 2025 Trash Poster Contest Winners.Students from kindergarten through 12th grade displayed their artistic talents while conveying the importance of litter-free environments."Creating art allows students to better understand the effects of litter on the environment and encourages them to inspire others," said Melody Johnson,... Read More.

Student loans in default to be referred to debt collection, Education Department says

WASHINGTON -The Education Department will begin collection next month on student loans that are in default, including the garnishing of wages for potentially millions of borrowers, officials said Monday.Currently, roughly 5.3 million borrowers are in default on their federal student loans.The Trump administration ‘s announcement marks an end to a period of leniency that... Read More.

Federal Government Revokes 8 Student Visas at Oklahoma State University; ORU, UCO & More Oklahoma Universities Potentially Impacted

STILLWATER, Okla. -The student visas of eight OSU students have been revoked by the federal government, according to an update from a representative for the university.The university is seeking clarity as to why and the manner by which these student visas were revoked.OSU released the following statement about the situation. Initially, it was reported... Read More.