CENSUS DAY IS APRIL 1

By now, most households in Ponca City should have received at least one invitation to respond to the 2020 Census. Responding to the census is important, because it helps determine funding for key public services in our community such as schools, hospitals and healthcare, roads, and bridges, as well as emergency and...

322 COVID-19 cases in Oklahoma, 17 now in Kay County

The Oklahoma State Department of Health released their latest update on COVID-19 cases as of Friday, March 27.There are now 322 COVID-19 cases statewide, a jump from 248 on Thursday. Oklahoma County has the most cases with 92 documented.Kay county made the jump from 11 on Thursday to 17 COVID-19 cases. For area counties...
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Playground equipment now closed at all Blackwell parks

The City of Blackwell made the announcement Friday morning that ALL Blackwell parks' playground equipment are CLOSED from play and off-limits as of today, March 27, to prevent the spread of COVID-19.The walking trails at the Blackwell parks will remain open, and the City encourages walking and exercise, with the practice of safe social...

Ponca City releases COVID-19 update for Friday, March 27

Due to Governor Stitt’s Fourth Amended Executive Order 2020-07, the City of Ponca City is also taking these steps to slow the spread of COVID-19:The Marland Mansion & Estate, Marland’s Grand Home, Library, Utility Billing Office, Senior Center, and RecPlex will remain closed through Thursday, April 16.
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Details for local schools providing Grab-n-Go meals

PONCA CITYBeginning Monday, March 23, the PCPS Child Nutrition Program will be providing pre-packaged grab and go meals at no cost for children ages 1-18. The meals will be available from 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Locations include Po-Hi (5th St. Parking lot), West Middle School, Garfield & Union. Please refer to the Child...

USDA Waives Requirements for Grab-n-Go Meals

The United States Department of Agriculture has waived the requirement that each child must be in the vehicle or walk-up to receive a grab-and-go meal. This waiver goes into effect IMMEDIATELY, so meals may be collected without the child in the car beginning Friday, March 27. If you have someone in your family who is immune compromised,...

PCPS cancels upcoming prom

The Ponca City High School Junior/Senior Prom scheduled for April 18 has been canceled.  Currently, we cannot determine a safe time frame to reschedule, so it is impossible to confirm a definite date. However, the District is willing to explore other possible options, which comply with CDC Regulations, IF approval is received from the State Department of...
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Number of COVID-19 cases in Kay County rises to 11

As of 11 a.m. Thursday morning, there are 11 documented cases of COVID-19 in Kay County. Oklahoma State Health Department says that there are now 248 casesof COVID-19 reported statewide.Seven Oklahomans have died from the virus. Two of which were in Oklahoma County as of recent and one in Norman Wednesday night. For surrounding...

PCPS March 25 COVID-19 Update

The following is an update from Ponca City Public Schools on Wednesday. PCPS Families, Staff, and Community,Today, we learned that Oklahoma students will not return to the classroom for the remainder of the current school year, following a vote by the State Board of Education. Instead, districts, including Ponca City Public Schools, will implement continuous learning...