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Ponca City Public School District Saddened Over Death of East Middle School Teacher

Monday, January 18 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public School district is sad to report the death of one of its teachers, Charles Wylie, on Monday, January 18, 2021. Charlie has taught reading at East Middle School for the last four years. His brother Jamey and his sister-n-law Amanda both teach at West Middle School. Superintendent Shelley... Read More.

Ponca City Public School District Saddened Over Death of East Middle School Teacher

Monday, January 18 by Lyman James

Union Elementary Teacher Melisa Smith Selected for September Golden Apple Award

Thursday, October 15 by Lyman James

104.7 The Bull and 1230 AM WBBZ have resumed recognizing outstanding teachers in our community with the Golden Apple Award. The recipient for September is Melisa Smith, 4th Grade teacher at Union Elementary. The award comes with an apple trophy and $200.00 in cash for purchase of classroom supplies. The generous sponsors contributing to this wonderful recognition... Read More.

DCLA cancels first two football games due to teacher testing positive for COVID-19

Wednesday, August 26 by Lyman James

After a Deer Creek-Lamont teacher tested positive for COVID-19, DCLA has made the decision to cancel the district's first two football games of the season.This includes the Aug. 27 game against Kremlin-Hillsdale, and the Sept. 3 game against Pond Creek-Hunter.DCLA school district will use online, virtual learning programs instead of in-person learning for the... Read More.

Keri Bartley is PCPS 2021 District Teacher of the Year

Sunday, August 16 by Lyman James

Roosevelt Elementary School Fourth Grade Teacher Keri Bartley has been selected as the new Ponca City Public School 2021 District Teacher of the Year! The announcement was made at the Virtual Teacher of the Year Celebration held on August 13 in the Concert Hall. The theme this year for the TOY Celebration was the... Read More.

Ponca City Public School District Announces and Honors 2021 Teacher of the Year Nominees

Tuesday, August 11 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public School District is proud to announce and honor the 2021 Teacher of the Year (TOY) nominees. The District Teacher of the Year will be announced in a virtual celebration on Thursday, August 13 at the Concert Hall. It will be LIVE STREAMED on the district’s Facebook page.The theme this year... Read More.

Tabatha Rosproy of Winfield named 2020 National Teacher of the Year

Thursday, May 21 by Lyman James

TOPEKA — Tabatha Rosproy, an early childhood educator at Winfield Unified School District 465, is the 2020 National Teacher of the Year (NTOY), the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) announced Thursday, May 21.Rosproy, whose classroom is housed in Cumbernauld Village retirement community in Winfield, becomes the first early childhood educator to be... Read More.

Phillips 66 ST Math Teacher of the Year

Tuesday, May 12 by Lyman James

Rudonna Bailey, a fourth grade teacher at Trout Elementary, has been selected as the Phillips 66 ST Math teacher of the year for the Ponca City Public Schools.Rudonna is a ten-year veteran teacher. She had this to say about ST Math, “I love ST Math because it provides students with a different way to... Read More.

PCPS Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week May 4-8

Monday, May 4 by Lyman James

Teachers change the lives of millions of children every day! With the abrupt end to the physical school year, teachers have done even more to continue education with virtual classrooms and learning at home lessons. All to ensure every student has the tools they need to reach their full potential.PCPS Superintendent Shelley Arrott said,... Read More.

PCPS releases statement on teacher arrest

Tuesday, March 31 by Lyman James

On March 30, 2020, Ponca City Public Schools was made aware of the arrest of a teacher at Ponca City Senior High School. As always, the safety of our students and staff is a top priority.The PCPS District works to ensure state law and board policies are followed, and if violations are found, they are... Read More.