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 School Menus for the Week of 12/15/2025

EAST MID HIGH 12/15 12/16 12/17 12/18 12/19 Lunch Hot Dog Chili/Cheese Dog Baked Beans Tossed Salad Sweet Potato Fries Fresh Fruit Beef Bean Burrito Chili Mexi Beans Glazed Carrots Tossed Salad Fresh Fruit Chicken Strip Green Beans Mashed Potatoes Dinner Roll Fresh Fruit Chicken Leg Chicken Wrap Sun Chip Assortment Tossed Salad California Blend Veggies Fresh Fruit Pepperoni Pizza Cheese Pizza Buffalo Chicken Pizza California Blend Veggies Corn Fresh Fruit Meals on Wheels Chicken Patty Sandwich Sweet Potato Fries Mexi Beans Dessert Salisbury Steak Brown Gravy Mashed Potatoes Vegetable Dinner Roll Dessert Chicken Strips Green Beans Mashed Potatoes Country Gravy Dinner Roll Dessert Steak Fingers Country Gravy Cheesy Potatoes Tossed Salad Dessert Stuffed... Read More.

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

EAST MID HIGH 12/08 12/09 12/10 12/11 12/12 Lunch Hamburger Cheese, Slice, American Baked Beans Baby Carrots French Fries Fresh Fruit Beef Taco Stick Walking Taco Refried Beans Tossed Salad Peas Fresh Fruit Popcorn Smackers Green Beans Mashed Potatoes Dinner Roll Fresh Fruit Breaded Steak Bites Cheese Lasagna Garlic Bread Tossed Salad California Blend Veggies Fresh Fruit Mozzarella Bread Stick Marinara Sauce Pork Patty Sandwich Corn Broccoli Fresh Fruit Meals on Wheels Hamburger Baked Beans Oven Fry Wedges Dessert Chicken Fried Steak Mashed Potatoes Country Gravy Vegetable Dinner Roll Dessert Chicken Strip Green Beans Mashed Potatoes Country Gravy Dinner Roll Dessert Chicken Parmesan Vegetable Tossed Salad Dinner Roll Dessert Meatloaf Vegetable Scalloped Potatoes Dinner Roll Dessert Menus may change... Read More.
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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.

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.
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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.

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.
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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.

Ponca City High School Welcomes Students for Schedule Pick-Up

Ponca City High School is pleased to announce the schedule pick-up days for the 2025‑2026 school year: Monday, August 11 Seniors and Juniors may pick up their schedules from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 12 Freshmen and Sophomores are invited to collect their schedules from: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.... Read More.