Union Elementary School Students Celebrate Red Ribbon Week

 Students at Union Elementary School celebrated Red Ribbon Week on Friday with the theme “Scare Away the Drugs!” Pictured on the top left are twins Navaeh and Aaliyah Valencia. The middle picture includes Emmaline Jordan, Pazley Porter, Shelby Factor, Jagger Leavitt, Jayda Magers, Mason Lewis, Grayson Neal, and Lilyan Wyckoff. The picture top... Read More.

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.

One week remains to register to vote

Friday, October 9, is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the November 3, Statewide General Election, Kay County Election Board Secretary Cheryl Howard said today.Howard said that persons who are United States citizens, residents of Oklahoma, and at least 18 years old may apply... Read More.
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PCPS reporting 13 COVID-19 cases for this week

The following is a letter from Ponca City Public Schools Superintendent Shelley Arrott that was released on Sunday, Sept. 27. Dear PCPS Parents, Staff, and Community Members:Below you will find the weekly update informing our public of the COVID-19 positive cases and quarantined, close contact totals for PCPS occurring the week of September 21. However,... Read More.
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Tonkawa Tribal offices to close for one week due to COVID-19 exposure

Tonkawa Tribe of Oklahoma made the announcement Thursday that all Tonkawa Tribal offices will be closed for the next week.This is due to an exposure of COVID-19 in the Tonkawa community and tribe. However, there are no confirmed positive cases at this time. The Tonkawa Tribe continues to take necessary precautions for everyone's health... Read More.

7 Clans First Council open 7 days a week

7 Clans First Council Casino north of Newkirk is now open pen 7 days a week 2 p.m.-2 a.m. after being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here is information:The hotel is now accepting reservations for Thursdays through Sundays. Snack bar, Flatwater and main bar are open. No bar top seating available. Flatwater... Read More.
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PCPS Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week May 4-8

Teachers change the lives of millions of children every day! With the abrupt end to the physical school year, teachers have done even more to continue education with virtual classrooms and learning at home lessons. All to ensure every student has the tools they need to reach their full potential.PCPS Superintendent Shelley Arrott said,... Read More.

Ark City Public Schools Cancels Classes For The Week

The following is from the Arkansas City Public Schools District. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work through this quickly-changing situation together. We continue to receive guidance from local/state health department officials regarding COVID-19 and today, the USD 470 leadership team met to discuss ways in which the district can help protect our... Read More.