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.
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Bailey, King named NOC Student Athletes of the Week

Northern Oklahoma College basketball players Demaree King and  Caitlyn Bailey were named Student Athletes of the Week for March 2.   Bailey is a freshman from Luther while King is a sophomore from Tulsa.   For the week, Bailey averaged 11 points, four assists, 4.5 rebounds, 1.5 steals per game, she shot 57 percent from the... Read More.

Ponca City Public School District Celebrates Public Schools Week

February 24-28, 2020 has been designated as National Public Schools Week which is a national initiative to celebrate the achievements public schools are making and honoring the significant contributions and accomplishments of students, parents, educators and education advocates in local communities who work to help students achieve their greatest potential. Public schools are building our nation’s future. Nine out... Read More.

East Middle School Student Council Members Spend Week Visiting Local Nursing Homes

East Middle School Student Council members spent a week recently visiting local nursing homes. Students brought candy for the staff and a banner to hang for Valentine’s. They distributed flowers for the residents and spent some time talking with them and listening to their stories.  Student Council member Mackenzie Osborn said, “I really enjoyed making connections... Read More.
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Blackwell Public Schools To Discuss 4-Day School Week

A community meeting about the possibility of Blackwell adopting a 4-day school week is set for Wednesday, February 20, beginning at 8 p.m. at the Blackwell High School Study Center. Throughout districts that already use the 4-day system, sources such as edweek.com say that not only can teachers still work on that Friday,... Read More.

Campaign For Ponca City Humane Society Enters Second Week

The $1.4 million capital campaign to fund the expansion of the Ponca City Humane Society is going into its second week. The volunteer enthusiasm is growing along with the projects donations.PCHuS board member Lisa Hinch said that she used to think she couldn't volunteer for an organization due to the sadness caused by the... Read More.
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Kay-9 Dog Training Club Hosting 8 Week Course

Dog training classes will be held Monday nights. WEEK 1 ORIENTATION FOR ALL ENROLEES is February 11 at 6 p.m. NO DOGS ARE ALLOWED THIS FIRST WEEK. Regular class times are either 6 p.m. or 7:15 p.m. Please indicate preferred class time on your application.The class will be held at the National Guard Armory... Read More.