Tonkawa principle announces Bucs Valedictorians

Tonkawa principle Kyle Simpson has announced the Valedictorians for the Bucs class of 2020. They include Rosie Conaway, Ashton Linton, Reagan Mulligan and Cassidy Williamson. Congratulations! Information on Graduation Ceremonies for Tonkawa have not been released.
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PCPS releases update Wednesday with graduation information

The following is a press release from Ponca City Public Schools on Wednesday, April 22. Details about graduation are provided Senior Families: It is important to schedule some dates for senior traditions that have been long-standing and to replicate as much normalcy as possible during this global pandemic based on the current guidelines for large public... Read More.

Hospice of NCO cancels Memorial Golf Tournament

Hospice of North Central Oklahoma made the announcement on Wednesday that due to COVID-19 Pandemic, they have decided to cancel the Memorial Golf Tournament for this year. Hospice of North Central Oklahoma says that they love spending the day with everyone, but want everyone to stay safe. They look forward to Hospice Memorial Golf... Read More.

PCPS “Got Books” Program Continuing

The Ponca City Public School System is committed to promoting literacy in our schools and throughout the community. For the past three years the district has purchased five new books for every PreK through 2nd Grade student in the district. The goal of this literacy initiative entitled “Got Books”, is to build students’ personal home... Read More.
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PCPS Elementary In-District Transfer Window

The Ponca City Public School elementary in-district transfer request window opened January 6, 2020 and will close on May 1, 2020.  Parents or legal guardians of elementary students requesting an in-district transfer from the student’s home attendance site to another elementary site within the district must complete and submit the PCPS in-district transfer application and... Read More.

PCPS Names New Head Band Director

Dineo Heilmann has been named Head Band Director for Ponca City Public Schools. Professor Heilmann began his teaching career in 1995 and retired in 2019 from NOC.  In his 34 years of teaching, he has taught for the Chelsea Public School system, Northern Oklahoma College, Phillips University, and Northwestern Oklahoma State University.  He holds degrees from NOC, OSU and... Read More.
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NOC’s Demaree King enters as a walk-on, leaves an All-American

 From walk-on to All-American.   That’s the path Northern Oklahoma College Maverick guard Demaree King made for himself.   "From walk-on to All-American, that is quite the story for a young man who has put in the work to get the opportunities he has earned," NOC head coach Donnie Jackson said.  "I couldn't be happier and... Read More.

Cruisin’ Grand happening Friday in downtown Ponca City

Ponca City Main Street would like to remind everyone to continue practicing safe social distancing as recommended by the Center for Disease Control, as well as our local, state and federal governments. Keeping that in mind, Ponca City Main Street is excited by the community effort to revive Cruising Grand Avenue this Friday night... Read More.

U.S. Senate passes $484 billion relief package

More relief is on the way for people impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.On Tuesday afternoon, the U.S. Senate passed a $484 billion relief package, targeting small businesses, hospitals and testing expansion. Oklahoma Senator James Lankford says this is a bill he's been waiting on for days.The bill includes an additional $310B for Paycheck Protection... Read More.