SUMMER – Page 2 – Ponca City Now

Free Movies at the Poncan- every Tuesday this summer!

Tuesday, June 20 by Lyman James

Check out the free movies happening at the Poncan Theatre this summer! Every Tuesday, there are two showtimes at 10 am and 2 pm! Here's a list of the upcoming movies!June 27th: NewsiesJuly 11th: ZootopiaJuly 18th: MatildaJuly 25th: LabyrinthAugust 1st: Finding Nemo For the 104 Days of Summer! Brought to you by:... Read More.

Po-Hi JV, Varsity Cheerleaders Attend Summer Camp

Monday, June 19 by Lyman James

(see more pictures below) Ponca City varsity and junior varsity cheerleaders recently attended the OU spirit camp in Norman. Varsity cheerleaders received a first in camp routine, second place in Cheer Championship and first overall Game Day champion. All-American cheerleaders were Takyah Carson, Tootie Bales, Riley Fast and Katrina Kiser. Junior varsity cheerleaders received an Outstanding/Sideline Superior/Camp... Read More.

Ponca City Public School’s Elementary Summer School Details and Bus Schedule Released

Tuesday, May 30 by Lyman James

Ponca City Public Schools has announced the details for elementary summer school and the bus schedule for other summer classes. Elementary school summer classes will be held beginning June 6th, with students only attending Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The official hours are from 8 AM to noon and all students have the chance to eat... Read More.

4,000 OK Special Olympics Athletes To Compete at Summer Games

Thursday, May 11 by Lyman James

STILLWATER, Okla. – Nearly 4,000 Special Olympics Oklahoma athletes will take over the campus of Oklahoma State University on May 17-19 to compete in the annual Summer Games. Special Olympics Oklahoma staff, thousands of volunteers, and law enforcement personnel are gearing up for three full days of competitions, Olympic-style ceremonies, Olympic Village, and much more. During... Read More.

Ponca Schools Announce Summer Feeding Program

Monday, April 24 by Lyman James

Ponca City Public Schools will be participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to the children without charge ages 1-18 and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service.... Read More.

Cowley College Volleyball Program to Host Summer Camps & Clinics

Tuesday, March 21 by Lyman James

The nationally ranked Cowley College volleyball team will host several camps and clinics over late spring and summer in 2023. These include a setter/hitter camp on April 1, a setting/passing/serving camp July 27, a pin/middle hitter camp July 28, a high school camp July 29, a college ID/elite high school camp July 31, and satellite... Read More.

KDOT: Heatstroke Risk Severe For Children Left In Cars During Summer Months

Monday, August 1 by Lyman James

Temperatures are forecasted to climb back into the 90s across Kansas again this week, and the Kansas Department of Transportation, emergency responders and health advisors remind parents and caregivers to never leave a child in a car.According to a news release from KDOT Monday, heat risks for children can occur even when outside temperatures... Read More.

Tiger Deli Receives Summer Makeover

Thursday, July 21 by Lyman James

With students set to return to campus, Cowley College’s Tiger Deli recently received updates to its facility located inside the Nelson Student Center in Ark City.According to a news release from the college, Tiger Deli was repainted, received new booths, tables, chairs and signage over the summer.Tiger Deli also has a new manager, Laura... Read More.

PCPS Construction Projects This Summer

Wednesday, June 22 by Lyman James

Summer projects are in full swing across Ponca City Public Schools. With the passing of the Oct. 12, 2021 bond issue, Ponca City Schools has been working diligently in completing phase one of the construction projects by the start of school on Aug. 24.Several large and small projects are happening simultaneously across the community.... Read More.

KDOT Outlines More Summer Work For The Area, Including U.S. 166, U.S. 77 and K-15

Monday, June 13 by Lyman James

The Kansas Department of Transportation announced more road work projects for the area.According to a news release from KDOT Monday, sections of K-15, U.S. 166 and U.S. 77 in Cowley County will be resurfaced starting around June 23. The project involves a milling and hot-mix-asphalt overlay on K-15 from the Oklahoma/Kansas state line to... Read More.

120 future sixth and seventh graders attended Pioneer Technology Center’s Summer Camp

Wednesday, June 8 by Lyman James

Nearly 120 future sixth and seventh graders attended Pioneer Technology Center’s Summer Camp last week.Students learned through a variety of programs like Health Careers, Culinary Arts, Criminal Justice, Welding, E-Sports, Automotive Technology, Leadership Squad, Biomedical Sciences, Cosmetology, Construction, Firefighter/EMT, and Mechatronics. Participants received a T-shirt at the end of the three days.Additional Summer Academies... Read More.

Summer Feeding Program Schedule

Thursday, June 2 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public School Child Nutrition Program will be providing meals for children ages 1-18 during the summer months.Ponca City Public Schools will participate in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to the children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex,... Read More.