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All COVID-19 vaccination PODs in Kay County cancelled for this week

Monday, February 15 by Lyman James

Due to Sunday's winter weather and more expected Tuesday night going into Wednesday, the Kay County Health Department made the announcement last week that all COVID vaccination PODs in Kay County Feb. 15-18, are cancelled.Individuals who had appointments for those days will need to reschedule at vaccinate.oklahoma.gov when appointments are available.The... Read More.

COVID-19 PODs cancelled next week for Kay County

Friday, February 12 by Lyman James

Due to impending weather, all COVID vaccination PODs in Kay County Feb. 15-18 are cancelled. Individuals who had appointments for those days will need to reschedule at vaccinate.oklahoma.gov when appointments are available.

PCPS Will Make Decisions for Remainder of Week on Day-to-Day Basis

Tuesday, February 9 by Lyman James

As we announced on Monday, school and activities are cancelled for Ponca City Public Schools today, February 9, 2021. There will be no Distance Learning on Tuesday, February 9. However, in the event the weather continues to decline throughout the week, PCPS wants their students to be able to participate in Distance Learning.Principals will... Read More.

Tips for being prepared for cold weather next week

Thursday, February 4 by Lyman James

The coldest air of the season is predicted for early next week as the National Weather Service in Norman's forecast shows highs temperatures in the 30s and 40s and lows near 10! Now is a great time to get PREPARED!!The Utility Maintenance Department would like to help prevent costly plumbing repairs or damage to... Read More.

Brown, McLean named NOC Maverick Student Athletes of the Week

Tuesday, February 2 by Lyman James

Mia Brown and Dylan McLean have been chosen as the NOC Maverick and Lady Maverick Basketball Student Athletes of the Week. Brown is a sophomore from Mustang, Oklahoma while McLean is a freshman from Brooklyn, New York. Brown had 14 points, eight rebounds and four steals against Labette last Friday night while McLean... Read More.

PCPS COVID-19 update for the week of January 25

Monday, February 1 by Lyman James

Ponca City Public Schools has shared their weekly COVID-19 report for the week of January 25-29. The data for the weekend of January 23 and 24 is reflected on January 25. The chart and information below shows the district's COVID-19 data for this past week.

PCPS Reporting 11 Contact Tracing Investigations For Week Of January 18

Monday, January 25 by Lyman James

This COVID-19 update will provide data regarding contract tracing investigations and number of individuals affected by COVID-19 from the week of January 18 through January 22. The weekend data from January 16 and 17 is reflected on Monday, January 18. The chart attached and information provided by PCPS explain's the districts COVID-19 data from... Read More.

Over one week left to register to vote for Blackwell and Ponca City municipal elections

Monday, January 4 by Lyman James

Friday, January 15, is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the February 9, 2021, Ponca City Municipal and Blackwell Municipal Elections in Kay County, Election Board Secretary Cheryl Howard said today.Howard said that persons who are United States citizens, residents of Oklahoma, and at... Read More.

Union Students Winners of Ponca City Fire Prevention Week Coloring Contest

Thursday, November 19 by Lyman James

Yesenia Menchaca and Sutten Lee were winners of the Ponca City Fire Prevention Week Coloring Contest. They will have their artwork displayed on the Traffic Signal Electrical Box located at the corner of 5th Street and Central Avenue next to Fire Station #1. Pictured L-R: Yesenia Menchaca & Sutten Lee

PCPS sees 18 new COVID-19 cases in the past week

Monday, November 16 by Lyman James

Last week, there were a total of 18 in-school positive COVID-19 cases for Ponca City Public Schools: Po-Hi-14, West-2, East-1 and District Offices-1. Po-Hi transitioned to Distance Learning on Wednesday, Nov. 11, and will return November 30. (Po-Hi has 12% of enrolled students attending PCVA or Wildcat Academy.)The COVID Alert System Risk Level increased... Read More.

PCPS experienced their highest number of in-school COVID-19 cases last week

Monday, November 9 by Lyman James

The COVID Alert System Risk Level increased this week from 22.3-Orange Level 1 Moderate Risk to 27.9-Orange Level 2 Moderate Risk +.Last week, PCPS experienced the highest number of in-school positive cases since school started, after experiencing two record low weeks. There were 15 in-school positive cases that resulted in 7 contact tracing investigations,... Read More.

Football games cancelled for Blackwell and Newkirk this week

Thursday, November 5 by Lyman James

Two area teams will not be playing high school football on Friday, Nov. 5.Blackwell's game at home against Oklahoma Christian Schools, and Newkirk's game at Perry are the two games cancelled. Blackwell and Newkirk both reported new COVID-19 cases within their schools this week.Newkirk is going with virtual classes this week due to 8... Read More.