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Pioneer Tech February Students of the Month

Thursday, February 25 by Lyman James

Titeana Lewis and Josh Murray are the Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) February Students of the Month.Lewis is an adult student from Ponca City representing the Practical Nursing program. She excels in her nursing studies and her instructor values her positive attitude and high-quality patient care given during Clinicals.Josh Murray returned to Pioneer Tech’s Criminal... Read More.

Pioneer Tech Adds More Preview Days for High School Students

Friday, February 5 by Lyman James

Ponca City, OK - Pioneer Technology Center is targeting high school students who are interested in attending the 2021 – 2022 school year and beyond. The Student Services staff extended times and days for the annual campus preview that showcases the campus and allows students, parents, and guardians to interact with instructors and staff. ... Read More.

Pioneer Tech January Students of the Month

Thursday, January 28 by Lyman James

Mikayla Myer and Adriana Palomares are the Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) January Students of the Month.Myers, a senior from Tonkawa High School, represents the Cosmetology program. Her instructor is impressed by her strong work ethic and natural leadership. Myer expresses a positive attitude and is always willing to help others when the need arises.Adriana... Read More.

East Middle School FCCLA Students Participate in Virtual District N4 STAR Event Competition

Tuesday, January 5 by Lyman James

East Middle School FCCLA (Family, Career, Community, Leaders of America) recently participated in the Virtual District N4 STAR Event Competition. STAR (Students Taking Action with Recognition) Events are competitive events in which members compete at the region/district, state, and national levels and are recognized for proficiency and achievement in chapter and individual projects, leadership skills, and career... Read More.

Ponca City East Middle School Announces Plans Regarding Students Participating in Sports

Tuesday, January 5 by Lyman James

In an effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, the Ponca City Public School Board of Education suspended all junior high activities at their December 14 Board meeting. This decision included all 8th grade winter and spring sports practices and competitions. A detailed press release was sent out on December 15 explaining their decisions. As... Read More.

Garfield Teachers Hand-out Gift Bags and Cards Donated by Their PIE Partners to Students and Families

Thursday, December 17 by Lyman James

Garfield Elementary School teachers have been handing out the gift bags and gift cards to their students and families. The gift bags and cards were purchased and donated to Garfield from their Partners In Education (PIE) Phillips 66. Garfield Principal Katy Thomason said, "Each of our students received a hat, gloves, snacks, Chapstick, and... Read More.

Pioneer Tech December Students of the Month

Thursday, December 17 by Lyman James

Miquel Huerta and Kandice Nieto Valez are the Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) December Students of the Month. Huerta is an adult student from Ponca City and is in the Industrial Technology program. He is mastering SolidWorks software to generate images for 3D printers. His instructor adds that he has great motivation to learn and... Read More.

Grove students’ signs LOI with NOC Livestock Judging Team

Wednesday, December 16 by Lyman James

Northern Oklahoma College Livestock Judging Coach Jennifer Bedwell announced the signing for Grove High School’s Kord and Kash Butler to a National Letter of Intent. The Butler brothers signed last week on the NOC Tonkawa campus. “I am thrilled that Kash and Kord are joining our program,” Bedwell said. “I am also thrilled with... Read More.

East Middle School Student Council Makes Pillows for Garfield Kindergarten Students

Thursday, December 10 by Lyman James

The COVID-19 virus has tried to put a stop on some of the service projects East Middle School Student Council does every year. However, it has not stopped them. They have tried to find several service projects they can accomplish. One of these service projects was to make pillows for the kindergarten students at Garfield Elementary. Members... Read More.

EMS Students Celebrate Native American Heritage Month

Monday, November 30 by Lyman James

November is Native American Heritage Month. All Ponca City Public Schools have been learning about the culture and traditions and have been celebrating their heritage. Students in Rena Clyburn’s class watched a short film about a Native American woman, Marie Wilcox, who is the last fluent speaker of Wukchumni. For seven years, she created a Dictionary... Read More.