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PCPS Superintendent Releases Letter Regarding New Procedures And Protocols

Wednesday, August 26 by Lyman James

As students return to class, Ponca City Public Schools Superintendent Shelley Arrott has released the following letter in regards procedures and protocols: Dear Wildcat Families,Thank you for your patience during the first days of the 2020-2021 School Year. With students returning to the classroom for the first time since the beginning of the global pandemic,... Read More.

PCPS Superintendent releases letter after Kay County is placed in Yellow Risk Zone for COVID-19

Sunday, August 23 by Lyman James

Ponca City Public Schools Superintendent Shelley Arrott has released an important letter after Kay County has recently been placed in the yellow risk zone for COVID-19. The letter goes as follows. PCPS Parents and Staff:Kay County has been designated in the YELLOW Risk Level, or Low Risk Level, as determined by the Oklahoma State Department... Read More.

Back to School Letter from Superintendent Shelley Arrott

Sunday, August 16 by Lyman James

The following is the Back to School letter from Superintendent Shelley Arrott that PCPS has sent out to all parents & staff. Dear Wildcat Families, Today, our teachers and many educational support staff returned to our facilities after a long five months to continue to prepare to welcome our students back to school, whether it be... Read More.

PONCA CITY SUPERINTENDENT SELECTED AS 2020 OASA DISTRICT 4 SUPERINTENDENT OF THE YEAR

Thursday, May 21 by Lyman James

PONCA CITY, OKLA. (May 20, 2020) – The Oklahoma Association of School Administrators (OASA) is pleased to announce Shelley Arrott of Ponca City Public Schools as the 2020 OASA District 4 Superintendent of the Year. Ms. Arrott will be recognized at the Cooperative Council for Oklahoma School Administration (CCOSA) Summer Leadership Conference Virtual Experience... Read More.

State Superintendent Hofmeister proposes schools to not re-open

Tuesday, March 24 by Lyman James

Oklahoma State Superintendent Joy Hofmeister proposed on Monday that all schools in the state will not reopen for the rest of the school year due to the spread of COVID-19. This includes area schools across northern Oklahoma. Rather than returning to class, Oklahoma students are expected to continue distance learning until the end of... Read More.

PCPS Superintendent Issues Latest updated Regarding COVID-19

Monday, March 16 by Lyman James

The following is an update on Monday, March 16, from Ponca City Public Schools Superintendent Shelley Arrott. PCPS Families, Staff, and Community,This afternoon, the Oklahoma State Board of Education voted to close all Oklahoma schools, effective immediately, until at least April 6, 2020 in an effort to minimize the spread of COVID-19. This includes Ponca... Read More.

Motion Withdrawn To Revoke Bond Of Former Peckham Public School Superintendent

Friday, February 14 by Lyman James

NEWKIRK - The Kay County District Attorney's Office withdrew the motion to revoke the bond of former Peckham Public School Superintendent Gary Young, 65.Young faces six felony charges related to alleged sexual abuse to children under the age of 16 and at least one former employee of the school (See story here). Young... Read More.

Bond Revoked For Former Peckham Superintendent

Wednesday, January 15 by Lyman James

NEWKIRK - The Kay County District Attorney's Office made the decision on Tuesday to revoke the bond of former Peckham Public Schools Superintendent Gary Martin Young, 65.According to court records shared by the Blackwell Journal Tribune on Facebook, the Major Crime Unit of the 8th District Attorney's office were notified that Young violated the... Read More.

Lori Simpson Receives Sixth Term As Tonkawa School Superintendent

Tuesday, January 22 by Lyman James

Tonkawa School Superintendent Lori Simspon received her sixth term as Superintendent on Monday, January 14.The action taken by the Board of Education at its monthly meeting was unanimous by board members Carolyn Johnson, Casey McAninch, Nacy Appleman, Mary Allan and Jerry Hook.President Johnson said that the board is confident in Lori's ability to lead... Read More.