PCPS reporting 6 COVID-19 cases

Ponca City Public Schools released the first COVID-19 Release for the 2021-22 school year.  So far, the PCPS school system has reported six COVID-19 cases, 39 close contacts and 45 total affected. Four COVID-19 cases were for Po-Hi and two for Po-Hi/LN. Along with the release, the following is from Superintendent Shelley Arrott: "If your child is... Read More.

Otoe-Missouria Tribe hosting COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Wednesday

The Otoe-Missouria Tribe will have a COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Wednesday, August 25 at the Tribal Complex Community Building. Vaccines will be available by appointment. Walk-ins will be scheduled based on unavailability. The Otoe will be offering 1st or 2nd shots of the Pfizer or Moderna. Minors 12+ years of age MUST have a parent/guardian... Read More.

Upcoming October Bond Election Discussed

Members of the Ponca City community, bringing multiple interests to the table, were invited to two different meetings this week to discuss the school’s upcoming bond election on Tuesday, Oct. 12. This seven-year $49.7 million bond project, with an additional $10 million of CARES funds, will allow improvements to the school district and aid... Read More.
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Newkirk Fire Department responds to train fire Saturday

Newkirk Firefighters responded to a report of a train on fire traveling north through Newkirk Saturday night. The Newkirk Fire Department was notified about the burning train at around 9:09 p.m. Deputies were able to get the train stopped north of Home Road. Fortunately, the train was stopped in a good position where NFD could... Read More.
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Heat advisory for Osage County and northeast Oklahoma

The National Weather Service in Tulsa has issued a Heat Advisory for sections of northeast Oklahoma from noon today until 7 p.m. this evening. Counties included in the advisory are Osage, Washington, Nowata, Craig, Pawnee, Tulsa, Rogers-Mayes, Creek, Okfuskee, Okmulgee, Wagoner, Muskogee and McIntosh. Heat index values 105 to 110 expected across the advised area. The combination... Read More.
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PCPS uveils new message going into the school year

The following is a message from Ponca City Public Schools.  Back-to-school assemblies were held Friday and Monday mornings for all certified and support staff personnel from Ponca City Public Schools.Superintendent Shelley Arrott said, “I know I don’t have to remind you, but this last school year and the preceding quarter have been the most difficult... Read More.

Survey up for City of Ponca City’s Hazard Mitigation Plan

The City of Ponca City is updating their Hazard Mitigation Plan to continue to recognize and meet those dangers, but the city needs your help. Please follow the link below or use your smartphone to scan the QR code and take about 5 minutes to complete a confidential and anonymous survey to let the... Read More.

PCPS sends out reminder regarding COVID-19

Ponca City Public Schools wants to remind parents to not send their kids to school if they're waiting on COVID-19 test results. If there's a positive case in the home, do not send your child to school and please contact your site principal.