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Oklahoma College App Week for High School Seniors Set for Sept. 23-27

September 10, 2024High school seniors across the state can get help from knowledgeable volunteers to submit college admission applications during Oklahoma College Application Week, Sept. 23-27.Oklahoma College App Week is affiliated with the American College Application Campaign, through which college access...

Lincoln 50 Days of School in Ponca

Lincoln Elementary first graders celebrated 50 days of school. Students participated in writing and math activities centered around the number 50. They also wrote the steps to make a root beer float, dressed up in 1950s outfits and danced. Superintendent Adam Leaming also joined students for a "sock hop."

PTC Board Member JD Soulek Receives All State School Board Award

Ponca City, OK – The Oklahoma State School Board Association recently honored five school board members from across Oklahoma as this year’s 2023 All-State School Board, recognizing their outstanding service to their communities, school district, and state. JD Soulek, long time board member for Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) is from Zone 2,...

Newkirk High School Student Struck by Semi; In Critical Condition

A Newkirk High School student is currently in critical condition following a collision with a semi-truck in front of the school premises on Monday.According to Newkirk Fire Chief Adam Longcrier, emergency personnel received a distress call at 12:14 p.m. concerning an incident involving a student and a semi-truck near the intersection of South and...

Back To School and Title I Meetings Scheduled for PCPS Elementary Schools

Elementary schools will be hosting Back to School/Title I Information Nights at all sites across the district. Parents/guardians are invited to learn more about procedures and expectations, grade level curriculum, assessments, family engagement, Title I programs, and overall plans for the school year. Each elementary site is listed below with the date and times of...

Stuff the Bus with School Supplies This Saturday!

Ponca City Public Schools (PCPS) begins the new school year on Thursday, August 24th. Parents, guardians, and educators have to purchase supplies to ensure students are prepared for the school year. For some families, getting their child the necessary school supplies can be difficult. This problem mainly comes from the inflated costs...

Ponca Schools Online Registration for 2023-2024 School Year

The Ponca City Public School District announces online registration for the 2023-2024 school year will open July 1, 2023. All returning students who will attend Ponca City Public Schools must be registered online annually through the PowerSchool Parent Portal to update district and state required information. The Parent Portal may be accessed through...

Leavitt Named Ponca School Executive Director of Operations

Pending approval from the Ponca City Board of Education, Jason Leavitt has been named Executive Director of Operations for Ponca City Public Schools. He has served as Athletic Director for PCPS since 2018. Jason is a 2003 graduate of Ponca City High School and a 2007 graduate of the University of...

Wildcat Wednesday at East Middle School

As East Middle School students continue to focus on the Wildcat Way, Sergeant Kincaid spoke to EMS students about the three types of discipline: active, reactive and proactive.  He practices Jiu-Jitsu in a local dojo which is a method of proactive discipline. At the end of the presentation this morning, he...

Sexual Harassment Allegations Lead to Ark City High School Suspension

A staff member at Arkansas City High School has been suspended because of sexual harassment allegations that are currently being investigated by the school district and Ark City Police.The school released a statement saying that the administration became aware of the allegations early yesterday and immediately called police.That employee has been suspended, with pay,...