Ponca City School Menus for the Week of 01/26/2026

EAST MID HIGH 01/26 01/27 01/28 01/29 01/30 Lunch Rib Patty Sandwich Baked Beans Sweet Potato Fries Tossed Salad Fresh Fruit Chicken Cheese Crispito Chicken Tamale Refried Beans Tossed Salad Fresh Fruit Chicken Strip Green Beans Mashed Potatoes Dinner Roll Fresh Fruit Mac & Cheese Chicken Parmesan Mixed Vegetables Tossed Salad Fresh Fruit Assorted Pizza Cheese Pizza Corn California Blend Veggies Fresh Fruit Meals on Wheels Chicken Alfredo Broccoli Garlic Bread Dessert Beef Stroganoff Mashed Potatoes Brown Gravy Vegetable Dinner Roll Dessert Chicken Strips Green Beans Mashed Potatoes Country Gravy Dinner Roll Dessert Stuffed Green Pepper Vegetable Tossed Salad Dinner Roll Dessert Chicken Fried Chicken Country Gravy Vegetable Mashed Potatoes Dessert Menus may change and... Read More.

LAST WEEK TO REQUEST ABSENTEE BALLOT FOR THE FEBRUARY 10, PONCA CITY MUNICIPAL ELECTION

The deadline to request absentee ballots by mail is approaching. Applications must be received by the Kay County Election Board no later than 5 p.m. Monday, January 26, 2026. Kay County Election Board Secretary Carol Leaming, said absentee voting is available to all voters, provided they are eligible to vote in said election, applications can... Read More.

Ponca City School Menus for the Week of 01/19/2026

EAST MID HIGH 01/19 01/20 01/21 01/22 01/23 Lunch Crispy Taco Taco Burger Refried Beans Grape Tomatoes Tossed Salad Fresh Fruit Popcorn Smackers Mashed Potatoes Green Beans Dinner Roll Fresh Fruit Steak Fingers Chili Garlic Bread California Blend Veggies Tossed Salad Fresh Fruit Mozzarella Bread Stick Marinara Sauce Broccoli Corn Fresh Fruit Meals on Wheels Spaghetti & Meatballs California Blend Veggies Dinner Roll Dessert Chicken Enchilada Refried Beans Mexi Rice Tossed Salad Dessert Chicken Strips Green Beans Mashed Potatoes Country Gravy Dinner Roll Dessert BBQ Sandwich French Fries Baked Beans Tossed Salad Dessert Salisbury Steak Brown Gravy Mashed Potatoes Vegetable Dinner Roll Dessert Menus may change and are subject to availability. We offer... Read More.
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Last week to mail holiday gifts before Christmas, USPS deadlines

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 Festival of Angels Begins This Week

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.

Sen. Mullin: Democrats likely to end shutdown this week

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

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.

Government shutdown enters third week, deepening uncertainty for federal workers

WASHINGTON (TNND) — The government shutdown is heading into its third week, continuing to create uncertainty for hundreds of thousands of federal workers who are already furloughed without pay amid the stubborn stalemate in Congress. Vice President JD Vance on Sunday said there will be deeper cuts to the federal workforce the longer the government shutdown... Read More.
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PCPS Homecoming Parade is Wednesday, Alumni Invited to Perform This week

Po-Hi Band alumni are invited to join the Band for Homecoming festivities this week. Alumni are welcome to participate in: - Marching in the Homecoming Parade on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 - Performing with the Band in the Coronation Ceremony on Friday, October 10, 2025 - Performing with the Band in the stands at the Homecoming football game... Read More.

Standing Bear Pow-Wow This week

The Standing Bear Powwow, hosted by the six north-central tribes of Oklahoma, is held the last Friday and Saturday of September, this year on September 26-27. It features inter-tribal dancing, exhibition dancing, contest dancing, tiny tot contests and the crowning of the Standing Bear Princess. Visitors will also find a variety of arts and... Read More.

Family Fun Night at the RecPlex Next Week, Free Movie Tonight

Family Fun Night is from 5-8 pm September 27 at the Ponca City Rec Plex at 1604 E Grand. Kids and adults can enjoy extended hours in the pool, trampoline, climbing wall, and roller skating in the gym, basketball games on the big screen TVs, air hockey, Fortnite and Madden tournaments on the PS5... Read More.