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...

PCPS COVID-19 Update

Last week, a total of 21 positive in-school COVID-19 cases were reported for Ponca City Public Schools, which was an increase from 18 cases the previous week. The week of Nov. 16 reflected the highest number of COVID-19 cases the district has experienced in one week.The COVID Alert System Risk Level increased this week...
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Kansas man killed in Noble County accident Saturday

A Fatality collision occurred at 7:34 a.m. Saturday morning on Interstate 35, 9 miles north of Perry near mile marker 196 in Noble County.Suresh Shrestha, 23, of Junction City was driving a 2020 Toyota Corolla southbound, departed the roadway right and impacted the rear of a 2016 Freightliner driven by James Joseph Greer, 38,...

Over 3,400 new COVID-19 cases for Oklahoma on Sunday

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 3,406 new positive COVID-19 cases for Sunday, Nov. 22, and 9,990 new cases since Thursday, Nov. 19. Oklahoma's seen 174,330 COVID-19 cases overall as 32,384 cases are active.Since Thursday, there have been 46 virus-related deaths reported as the death toll on Sunday stands at 1,634. One...

PTC Moves to Alternate Learning Schedule Monday

Ponca City, OK------ Pioneer Technology Center is committed to providing a safe learning environment for all students. Due to the surge in COVID-19 cases in Kay County, they are moving to an alternate learning schedule, warranted to protect student and staff health. Beginning Monday, November 23rd through December 22nd, PTC will move to an A/B...
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Entire Ponca City Public School District Pivoting to Distance Learning

The entire Ponca City Public School District Pivoting to Distance Learning, and all Extra-Curricular Activities & Practices Discontinued During Closure. The Ponca City Board of Education held a Special Meeting on Thursday, November 19, to review and discuss current COVID-19 data and to take possible action for instructional options.  Based on...

Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell speaking at Ponca Politics meeting Friday

Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell will speak during the Ponca Politics Committee meeting Friday at 11 a.m. at City Central in the Summit Room. The Public is invited to attend. Lt. Gov. Pinnell will speak for 30 minutes and then take questions.Matt Pinnell was elected as the 17th Lieutenant Governor of the State of Oklahoma...

90 new COVID-19 cases for Kay County, nearly 3,000 new cases statewide

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 2,915 new positive COVID-19 cases for Thursday, Nov. 19. Oklahoma's seen 164,340 COVID-19 cases overall as 30,484 cases are active.18 additional virus-related deaths were documented Thursday to put the statewide death toll to 1,588. None of the deaths were local.Kay County saw one of it's highest...
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Festival of Angels lights off 2020 season Nov. 25

Volunteers are currently working diligently on getting over 300 Holiday Light Displays put up at Cann Memorial Gardens, Marland’s Grand Home, the Host Angel at the Pioneer Woman Statue and the Mile of Angels at Lake Ponca Park on LA Cann Drive.The lights will go on and the park will be open on Wednesday,...

Health and Safety tips from the City of Ponca City

COVID-19 ISOLATION AND QUARANTINE ISOLATION: “I know/think I have COVID-19 with symptoms, when can I be around others?” • You can be around others after 10 days have passed since your symptoms first appeared AND • You have been fever free for at least 24 hours (without use of fever reducing medication) AND • Other symptoms of COVID-19...

City of Ponca City offices to be closed during Thanksgiving

City of Ponca City offices will be closed Thursday, November 26, and Friday, November 27 for the Thanksgiving Holiday:• Residential Refuse WILL NOT BE PICKED UP Thursday, November 26, or Friday, November 27, and will RESUME Monday, November 30. Contact Tim McNew, Solid Waste Supervisor, 767-0411. • The Landfill will be CLOSED Thursday, November 26, and...