Week Archives - Ponca City Now

Last week to mail holiday gifts before Christmas, USPS deadlines

Thursday, December 18 by CBS News

This week marks the final recommended window to mail holiday gifts and greeting cards ahead of Christmas Day, according to the U.S. Postal Service.Customer traffic at Post Office locations nationwide has steadily increased since Dec. 1, with officials expecting this week to be the busiest of the year as the Dec.... Read More.

Ponca City School Menus for the Week of 12/15/2025

Sunday, December 14 by Ponca City Now

EAST MID HIGH12/1512/1612/1712/1812/19LunchHot DogChili/Cheese DogBaked BeansTossed SaladSweet Potato FriesFresh Fruit Beef Bean BurritoChiliMexi BeansGlazed CarrotsTossed SaladFresh Fruit Chicken StripGreen BeansMashed PotatoesDinner RollFresh Fruit Chicken LegChicken WrapSun Chip AssortmentTossed SaladCalifornia Blend VeggiesFresh Fruit Pepperoni PizzaCheese PizzaBuffalo Chicken PizzaCalifornia Blend VeggiesCornFresh FruitMeals on WheelsChicken Patty SandwichSweet Potato FriesMexi BeansDessert Salisbury SteakBrown GravyMashed PotatoesVegetableDinner RollDessert Chicken StripsGreen BeansMashed PotatoesCountry GravyDinner RollDessert Steak FingersCountry GravyCheesy PotatoesTossed SaladDessert Stuffed... Read More.

Ponca City School Menus for the Week of 12/08/2025

Sunday, December 7 by Ponca City Now

EAST MID HIGH12/0812/0912/1012/1112/12LunchHamburgerCheese, Slice, AmericanBaked BeansBaby CarrotsFrench FriesFresh Fruit Beef Taco StickWalking TacoRefried BeansTossed SaladPeasFresh Fruit Popcorn SmackersGreen BeansMashed PotatoesDinner RollFresh Fruit Breaded Steak BitesCheese LasagnaGarlic BreadTossed SaladCalifornia Blend VeggiesFresh Fruit Mozzarella Bread StickMarinara SaucePork Patty SandwichCornBroccoliFresh FruitMeals on WheelsHamburgerBaked BeansOven Fry WedgesDessert Chicken Fried SteakMashed PotatoesCountry GravyVegetableDinner RollDessert Chicken StripGreen BeansMashed PotatoesCountry GravyDinner RollDessert Chicken ParmesanVegetableTossed SaladDinner RollDessert MeatloafVegetableScalloped PotatoesDinner RollDessertMenus may change... Read More.

Ponca City School Menus for the Week of 12/01/2025

Sunday, November 30 by Ponca City Now

EAST MID HIGH12/0112/0212/0312/0412/05LunchRib Patty SandwichBaked BeansSweet Potato FriesTossed SaladFresh Fruit Chicken TamaleChicken Cheese CrispitoRefried BeansTossed SaladMexi RiceFresh Fruit Chicken StripGreen BeansMashed PotatoesDinner RollFresh Fruit Mac & CheeseChicken ParmesanGarlic BreadMixed VegetablesTossed SaladFresh Fruit Pizza, PepperoniPizza, CheeseBuffalo Chicken PizzaCalifornia Blend VeggiesCornFresh FruitMeals on WheelsChicken AlfredoBroccoliGarlic BreadDessert Chicken Fried ChickenCountry GravyVegetableMashed PotatoesDessert Chicken StripsGreen BeansMashed PotatoesCountry GravyDinner RollDessert Stuffed Green PepperVegetableTossed SaladDinner RollDessert Beef StroganoffMashed PotatoesBrown GravyVegetableDinner... Read More.

Ponca City Festival of Angels Begins This Week

Tuesday, November 25 by Ponca City Now

Ponca City at Festival of Angels begins this week. Enjoy lighted displays, colorful exhibits, and animated shows throughout Ponca City at Festival of Angels, the city’s annual holiday lights celebration. This festival is one of the largest drive-through animated Christmas light displays in northern Oklahoma and features over 300 displays available across three locations.Pick... Read More.

Ponca City School Menus for the Week of 11/17/2025

Sunday, November 16 by Ponca City Now

EAST MID HIGH11/1711/1811/1911/2011/21LunchChicken Patty SandwichSweet Potato FriesMexi BeansTossed SaladFresh Fruit Taco BurgerSoft TacosRefried BeansTossed SaladGrape TomatoesFresh Fruit Popcorn SmackersMashed PotatoesCountry GravyGreen BeansWheat Dinner RollFresh Fruit Steak FingersCheese RavioliGarlic BreadTossed SaladRanch DressingCalifornia Blend VeggiesFresh Fruit Pizza Pocket, PepperoniMozzarella Bread StickMarinara SauceCornBroccoliFresh FruitMeals on WheelsChicken Patty SandwichSweet Potato FriesMexi BeansDessert Salisbury SteakBrown GravyMashed PotatoesVegetableDinner RollDessert Chicken StripsGreen BeansMashed PotatoesCountry GravyDinner RollDessert Steak FingersCounty GravyCheesy PotatoesDinner... Read More.

Ponca City School Menus for the Week of 11/10/2025

Sunday, November 9 by Ponca City Now

EAST MID HIGH11/1011/1111/1211/1311/14LunchChicken Patty SandwichSweet Potato FriesMexi BeansTossed SaladFresh Fruit Taco BurgerSoft TacosRefried BeansGrape TomatoesFresh Fruit Popcorn SmackersMashed PotatoesCountry GravyGreen BeansWheat Dinner RollFresh Fruit Steak FingersRavioliGarlic BreadTossed SaladRanch DressingCalifornia Blend VeggiesFresh Fruit Pizza Pocket, PepperoniMozzarella Bread StickMarinara SauceCornBroccoliFresh FruitMeals on WheelsChicken Patty SandwichSweet Potato FriesMexi BeansDessert Salisbury SteakBrown GravyMashed PotatoesVegetableDinner RollDessert Chicken StripsGreen BeansMashed PotatoesCountry GravyDinner RollDessert Steak FingersCountry GravyCheesy PotatoesDinner RollDessert Stuffed Green... Read More.

Sen. Mullin: Democrats likely to end shutdown this week

Wednesday, November 5 by News 9

WASHINGTON, D.C. -The government shutdown reached 35 days on Tuesday, matching the length of the 2018-2019 shutdown, the longest in U.S. history. And while there is no officially announced movement toward a resolution, many Senators, including Oklahoma’s Markwayne Mullin, say it is increasingly likely that enough Democrats will join Republicans in voting for their... Read More.

Oklahoma leaders approve $1 million for food banks each week: How it will work

Tuesday, November 4 by News 9

OKLAHOMA CITY -State leaders agreed to allocate emergency money to help with food assistance during the government shutdown. The money comes from a state emergency fund, which currently holds close to $8 million.On Monday, the Contingency Review board, led by Gov. Kevin Stitt, unanimously voted to fund $1 million per week to food banks... Read More.

Ponca City School Menus for the Week of 11/03/2025

Sunday, November 2 by Ponca City Now

EAST MID HIGH11/0311/0411/0511/0611/07LunchBBQ SandwichSweet Potato FriesMexi BeansTossed SaladFresh Fruit Crispy TacoXtreme Bean & Cheese BurritoRefried BeansRanch DressingGrape TomatoesFresh Fruit Popcorn SmackersMashed PotatoesCountry GravyGreen BeansWheat Dinner RollFresh Fruit Chicken & NoodlesChicken WingsTossed SaladRanch DressingCalifornia Blend VeggiesFresh Fruit Pizza Pocket, PepperoniMozzarella Bread StickMarinara SauceBroccoliCornFresh FruitMeals on WheelsChicken AlfredoBroccoliGarlic BreadDessert Chicken Fried ChickenCountry GravyVegetableMashed PotatoesDinner RollDessert Chicken StripsGreen BeansMashed PotatoesCountry GravyDinner RollDessert Stuffed Green PepperVegetableTossed SaladDinner... Read More.

Ponca City School Menus for the Week of 10/27/2025

Sunday, October 26 by Ponca City Now

EAST MID HIGH10/2710/2810/2910/3010/31LunchRib Patty SandwichBaked BeansSweet Potato FriesTossed SaladFresh Fruit Beef Bean BurritoCheese SauceCheese NachosMexi BeansGlazed CarrotsFresh Fruit Chicken StripsMashed PotatoesCountry GravyGreen BeansWheat Dinner RollFresh Fruit Chicken LegChicken WrapScalloped PotatoesGrape TomatoesRanch DressingFresh Fruit Assorted PizzaCalifornia Blend VeggiesCornFresh FruitMeals on WheelsSpaghetti & MeatballsCalifornia Blend VeggiesDinner RollDessert Chicken EnchiladaRefried BeansMexi RiceTossed SaladDessert Chicken StripsGreen BeansMashed PotatoesCountry GravyDinner RollDessert BBQ SandwichFrench FriesBaked BeansFresh Tossed SaladDessert Salisbury SteakBrown... Read More.

Ponca City School Menus for the Week of 10/20/2025

Monday, October 20 by Ponca City Now

EAST MID HIGH10/2010/2110/2210/2310/24LunchBeef Taco StickMexi BeansTossed SaladRanch DressingPeasFresh FruitRefried Beans Popcorn ChickenMashed PotatoesGreen BeansWheat Dinner RollFresh Fruit Breaded Steak BitesKorean MeatballsGrape TomatoesFried RiceTossed SaladFresh Fruit Pizza PocketMozzarella Bread StickMarinara SauceGlazed CarrotsCornFresh FruitMeals on WheelsSalisbury SteakBrown GravyMashed PotatoesVegetableDinner RollDessert Chicken StripsGreen BeansMashed PotatoesCountry GravyDinner Roll Steak FingersCountry GravyCheesy PotatoesTossed SaladDessert Stuffed Green PepperVegetableDinner RollDessertMenus may change and are subject to availability. We offer Assorted... Read More.