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Pfizer Vaccine Approved for 12-15 Year Olds

Thursday, May 20 by Lyman James

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently expanded the emergency use authorization for the Pfizer vaccine to include adolescents 12 through 15 years of age. The FDA amended the EUA originally issued on Dec. 11, 2020, for administration in individuals 16 years of age and older.In addition to receiving protection from the effects of... Read More.

Traci McHenry is PCPS 2022 District Teacher of the Year

Friday, April 30 by Lyman James

Union Elementary School second grade teacher Traci McHenry has been selected as the new Ponca City Public Schools 2022 District Teacher of the Year! The announcement was made at the Virtual Teacher of the Year Celebration held on April 29 in the Concert Hall. The Celebration started with Superintendent Shelley Arrott giving the opening remarks. Bret... Read More.

Ponca City Public School Teacher of the Year Celebration Will be Livestreamed April 29

Wednesday, April 28 by Lyman James

The PCPS 2022 Teacher of the Year Celebration is being held Thursday, April 29, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. at the Concert Hall. The event will be virtual again this year and will be livestreamed on the district’s Facebook page. The long-awaited announcement of the DISTRICT TEACHER OF THE YEAR will be made at the... Read More.

PCPS hiring administrators and teachers for the 2021-22 school year

Tuesday, April 27 by Lyman James

Ponca City Public Schools announced Monday that they're hiring administrators and teachers for the 2021-22 school year. TEACHERS:Counselors Elementary and Early Childhood English Instruction Coach Math Science Social Studies Special Education ADMINISTRATORS:Assistant Athletic Director Dean of Students Intern for Executive Director of Operations and Risk Management.Apply today by going to https://poncacity.tedk.k12.com/hire/index.aspx.

NOC Instructors of the Year named

Thursday, March 11 by Lyman James

Northern Oklahoma College students selected instructors Cathy Ballard, Brian Baird, and Scott Harmon as the top instructors for 2020-21. Instructors are selected based on the results of a survey with 221 students responding on which teacher helped them learn better than any other and what the teacher did to make that difference. “It... Read More.

Ponca City High School Mock Trial Team Advances to Quarterfinals Third Year in a Row

Monday, February 15 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Senior High Mock Trial team advanced to quarterfinals for the 3rd year in a row. This year’s competition is a little different as it is entirely virtual. Students competed February 2nd against McAlester and Moore. They defeated Moore two ballots to one but lost to McAlester three ballots to zero. Despite only winning... Read More.

Heather Cannon Honda Named DealerRater “Honda Dealer of the Year” For 3rd Year In A Row

Wednesday, January 27 by Lyman James

Ponca City, Oklahoma – January 26, 2021 – Heather Cannon Honda is awarded a 2021 Dealer of the Year Award by DealerRater, a leading car dealer review and reputation management platform and company of Cars.com Inc. (NYSE: CARS). Dealer of the Year Award recognizes auto dealerships across the U.S. and Canada that are... Read More.

Ponca City High School Choirs Holding Traditional Fruit Sale Again This Year

Tuesday, October 27 by Lyman James

The Ponca City High School Choirs are once again selling fruit! PCPS Choir Sponsor Chad Keilman explained, “This tradition has been going on for over forty years, and the community’s continued support is very much appreciated! In order to provide the safest experience, we are encouraging the use of our online ordering platform. When... Read More.

Keri Bartley is PCPS 2021 District Teacher of the Year

Sunday, August 16 by Lyman James

Roosevelt Elementary School Fourth Grade Teacher Keri Bartley has been selected as the new Ponca City Public School 2021 District Teacher of the Year! The announcement was made at the Virtual Teacher of the Year Celebration held on August 13 in the Concert Hall. The theme this year for the TOY Celebration was the... Read More.

No Goblins on Grand this year

Friday, August 14 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Main Street Executive Board made the difficult decision not to host Goblins on Grand this year.The Board felt it would not be socially responsible to move forward with an event that brings several thousand people together at this time.PCMS hopes the community will be understanding as they try to find creative... Read More.