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SEVERE STORMS: Cancellation Information

Monday, May 6 by Lyman James

Pioneer Technology Center-Please be advised that the following classes this evening will be cancelled due to impending inclement weather: CPR, Pioneer Fit, EMT, and ABE/HSE. University of Oklahoma's Norman Campus- closing at 3:30. Exams after 3:30 will be rescheduled. 7 Clans First Council Casino- Due...

SEVERE STORMS: Shelter Information

Monday, May 6 by Lyman James

Below is a list of current confirmed Public Shelters in and around Kay County. -Kaw City: Kaw Nation- 746 Grandview Drive. Between Museum and Title 6 building. Always open until at capacity. -Newkirk: Triggered at Tornado Watch. Open to public with Tornado Warning. Newkirk...

Standoff Ends with One Arrested; Information Needed

Tuesday, August 1 by Lyman James

PONCA CITY-A dramatic and tense situation came to an end when law enforcement authorities successfully apprehended 30-year-old fugitive Jalen Anthony Michael Kemble. The capture took place after a nerve-wracking 90-minute standoff on Oklahoma Avenue between Oak and Elm Streets.The manhunt for Kemble began over the weekend. He had...

Secondary Summer School Information

Tuesday, May 24 by Lyman James

PCPS Secondary Summer School enrollment is limited. Parents of students enrolled in summer school will be contacted by site administrators, by mail and/or phone.Summer school is focused on credit recovery and addressing learning loss in core subjects. This is separate from special education extended school year.If you have been notified your child will attend...

PCPS Snow Day Information

Monday, April 4 by Lyman James

Ponca City Public Schools reports that several parents have asked about making up school after Snow Days are taken. As of this 10 seconds, students do NOT have to make up instructional time for Snow Day #2 on April 15 or Snow Day #1 on April 29, 2022. “There were a few extra instructional hours...

City of Ponca City hosting public meeting Feb. 2 to provide information regarding the development of the City’s HMP

Friday, January 28 by Lyman James

The City of Ponca City, in conjunction with the contractor, Meshek and Associates, will host a public meeting on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Commission Chamber of City Hall, 516 E. Grand Avenue, to gather the community’s concerns and to provide information regarding the development of the City’s HMP...

New information involving missing woman last seen in Tonkawa

Monday, October 4 by Lyman James

As the search continues for a missing woman, new details have been released.According to KOCO-TV in Oklahoma City, 60-year-old Cathy Ann James has been missing since Sept. 4 when she was last seen in Tonkawa.James’ sister called the Tonkawa Police Department to report that she had not been heard from since Sept. 4, OSBI...

Po-Hi Releases Back-to-School Information

Monday, August 9 by Lyman James

The first day of school for Ponca City Public School students will be Wednesday, Aug. 18. Sophomore, junior and seniors attending Ponca City High School will be able to pick up their schedules from 8 to 10 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 12. Ninth graders and new students...

COVID-19 Vaccine Information

Thursday, April 29 by Lyman James

All Oklahomans are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccination. Registration for a vaccination appointment can be made using the OSDH link:

Cheer Tryout Information & Parent Zoom Meeting

Tuesday, February 23 by Lyman James

PONCA CITY CHEERLEADING ● Are you entering 7th through 12th grade? ● Do you have Wildcat spirit? ● Are you considering cheer?Please fill out the following Google Form prior to the parent informational meeting on 2/25/21. mt7n54P9XSd5hvTrra6v-Q/viewform?usp=sf_link A parent/guardian is required to attend this meeting as part of the eligibility to try out for any Ponca...

Information from NWS Norman regarding upcoming snowstorm

Thursday, February 11 by Lyman James

Residents who live in Oklahoma and have paid attention to local news outlets over the past 24 hours have heard about the possibility of a big snowstorm impacting much of the state Sunday into Monday.The National Weather Service in Norman has sent out a Special Weather Statement as of 4:20 a.m. Thursday morning. The...