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OSU celebrates 145th commencement

For U.S. Rep. Frank Lucas, a long career in Congress became a dream during his time at Oklahoma State University.Saturday, Lucas reminded the more than 1,100 graduates at OSU’s fall commencement ceremonies that those dreams can come true, no matter where any of the graduates came from.Lucas, a 1982 agricultural economics alumnus, represents Oklahoma’s...

Southwestern Celebrates Groundbreaking Ceremony For New Residence Hall

All hands were on deck Tuesday afternoon in Winfield on the campus of Southwestern College for a groundbreaking ceremony.The 94-bed three-story residence hall, yet to be named, will open in the fall of 2023, according to a press release from SC. The facility will be built on the open lot on the south side...

Marland’s Grand Home Celebrates Oklahoma Museums Week, March 14-20

The state of Oklahoma is home to over five hundred museums and cultural organizations. These institutions and agencies of scientific discovery and culture serve as centers for preservation, presentation, and interpretation of Oklahoma’s heritage. In celebration of Oklahoma’s Museum Week, March 14 to 20, the historic 1916 Marland Grand Home in Ponca...

Ponca City Public School District Celebrates Education Support Professionals

The Ponca City Public School District has been celebrating Education Support Professionals this week November 16-20, 2020. Superintendent Shelley Arrott explained, “The week of November 16 is American Education Week. This week presents everyone the opportunity to celebrate public education and honor all individuals who are making a difference to ensure every...

Ponca City’s Lincoln Elementary Celebrates Veterans Day

Mrs. Webb’s first grade class celebrated Veteran’s Day this morning by:First, they filled out a KWL chart (what they know, what they want to know, and what they Learned) Next, they watched a video that taught them about Veteran’s Day Lastly, the students made a video for Mrs. Webb’s father, who is a...

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,...

PCPS Celebrates National School Lunch Heroes Day!

This is National School Lunch Heroes Day, and the Ponca City Public School District has been celebrating their Child Nutrition Lunch Heroes all morning. School administrators hand-delivered special gift bags full of goodies to all PCPS Lunch Heroes serving on the front lines.Superintendent Shelley Arrott explained, “Our Lunch Heroes have shielded our communities from...

PCPS celebrates National School Principal’s Day

May 1 is School Principal’s Day! During this time, it is more important than ever to say thank you to school principals. Strong leadership is always needed, and during these unprecedented times, Ponca City Public School Principals have been remarkable!PCPS Superintendent Shelley Arrott said, “We are thankful for their dedication and enthusiasm that you...

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...