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,...

Grant Co. Sheriff’s Office warns of fraud

The Grant County Sheriff's Office wants to remind people that if you or anyone you know has received a letter from the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission stating that a claim has been filed for unemployment benefits on your behalf and you have not filed that claim yourself, it is fraud and should be reported....
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Oklahoma COVID-19 cases up to 3,972

Over the weekend, 224 positive cases of COVID-19 were documented for Oklahoma, bringing the state's total to 3,972. On Saturday, 8 more Oklahomans have died from COVID-19 to bring the death toll to 238. No new deaths were reported Sunday. As for local county results, Garfield County has three new cases, Osage and Logan...

Road work begins today north of Newkirk

Road construction is set to begin today for a widening and resurfacing project along U.S. 77 between Newkirk and E. Home Road south of the casinos.Motorists will notice workers in the right-of-way of US-77 between E. Home Rd. and E. Fork Rd. for initial work zone set up including building construction access for property...

PCPS May 3 COVID-19& Continuous Learning Update

Washington PreK and all elementary school Continuous Learning Activities pick-up for the week of May 4 are Monday, May 4 from 4:00-6:00 PM. However, if you prefer to download and print the activities, they will be online by 5:00 PM on Sunday, May 3.
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Oklahoma now at 3,851 positive COVID-19 cases, death toll up to 238

The number of positive COVID-19 cases in the state of Oklahoma continues to climb as 103 cases were documented Saturday, bringing the state's overall total of cases to 3,851 since testing started.As for new COVID-19 cases across north central Oklahoma, Osage, Logan and Garfield counties each have one new case. No changes for Kay,...

NOC scholarship deadline Aug. 25

Northern Oklahoma College is continuing to accept scholarship applications for Fall 2020.   The deadline for scholarship application is Aug. 25 for institutional and private NOC Foundation scholarships.   To apply, simply enroll at NOC, apply for financial aid and then fill out the scholarship form at 

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...
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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...

Groundbreaking to begin this month for Tonkawa Grade School add-on

Tonkawa Public Schools looks to begin the groundbreaking for the additional Grade School this month.The new addition will include two new classrooms and bathrooms as they will be added to the north end of the grade school facility. The bid was awarded by School General Contractor Bryan Hembree. The addition was made possible following...