Newkirk Schools go virtual this week due to COVID-19

Newkirk Public Schools will operate under their home bound virtual education of their Return to Learn Plan this week. NPS currently has 8 employees and students that have tested positive for Covid-19 and approximately 65 contact traced individuals.

Walnut Valley Virtual Festival 48.5 – September 12-20

Winfield, Kansas—The public portion of the Walnut Valley Virtual Festival, officially dubbed WVF 48.5, begins today. The past weekend was spent in online instrument workshops, taught by artists who will appear in streaming concerts this weekend. Funds raised during this week of events and activities will go to help performers and the festival. A complete... Read More.
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PCPS provides virtual tour of West Middle School

Ponca City Public Schools has provided a virtual tour of West Middle School. This can be helpful for students and parents who have never been in that building. PCPS is planning on trying to do one for each school. https://youtu.be/b3wH_uVsfsk

Main Street Banquet Goes Virtual – Thursday, September 24

While Ponca City Mainstreet truly enjoyed gathering many of the downtown supporters last year for their banquet, they've made the tough decision to pivot to a virtual event this year. PCMS is excited to be working with Speak Now Productions to make this virtual event one of a kind!This year's event will go live... Read More.

Virtual Walnut Valley Festival Revives Battle of the Bands

Winfield, Kansas—Officials at Walnut Valley Association (WVA) announced that registration is now open to bands wishing to take part in its inaugural virtual Battle of the Bands, part of the virtual Walnut Valley Festival, dubbed WVF 48.5. The contest will be included in the weeklong event, which will include instrument workshops, a special evening with... Read More.
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NOC holds Virtual Graduation with Diane Anderson as commencement speaker

Northern Oklahoma College’s Virtual Commencement Ceremony was held Saturday, Aug. 8.   Diane Anderson was the commencement speaker. “This has been a trying few months,” Anderson said to the graduates.  “This was not the graduation you planned but fortunately we have the technology to create this ceremony today.”   “I applaud each of you on your graduation... Read More.
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NOC Virtual Graduation taking place this Saturday

The Northern Oklahoma College Class of 2020 will be celebrated with a Virtual Commencement Ceremony held Saturday, Aug. 8.  The ceremony is not live, but the link to the virtual commencement will be made active at www.noc.edu Aug. 8 at 9:30 a.m.   The ceremony will celebrate Fall 2019 graduates as well as Spring and... Read More.

NOC Virtual Graduation set for Aug. 8

 The Northern Oklahoma College Class of 2020 will be celebrated with a Virtual Commencement Ceremony held Saturday, Aug. 8.  The ceremony is not live, but the link to the virtual commencement will be made active at www.noc.edu Aug. 8 at 9:30 a.m.   The ceremony will celebrate Fall 2019 graduates as well as Spring and... Read More.

Sen. Lankford hosting virtual conference call Wednesday

Senator James Lankford invites local businesses to join him for a virtual conference call Wednesday afternoon, as he shares about federal programs relative to the COVID-19 pandemic, and specifically how they apply to Ponca City.Lankford will open with a 10 minute update, and spend about 30 minutes answering questions submitted in advance by... Read More.