Ponca City Hosts Oklahoma State Student Council Convention, Welcomes Over 1,700 Student Leaders from Across Oklahoma

Katie Parr-PCPS— Ponca City was the proud host of the 2025 Oklahoma Association of Student Councils (OASC) State Convention, welcoming more than 1,700 student leaders and their sponsors from across the state for three days and two nights of leadership development, service, and celebration. Students filled the community with their energy and optimism for... Read More.

Borrowers under two different repayment plans are eligible for student loan forgiveness

WASHINGTON (TNND) — Millions of student loan borrowers will have access to student loan forgiveness if they are qualified for two different programs.Following a deal made between the Trump administration and the American Federation of Teachers, borrowers of the Pay as You Earn plan and the Income Contingent Repayment plan will be eligible for forgiveness.Over... Read More.
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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.
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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.

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.
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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.

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.