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New Po-Hi Varsity Tennis Coach Named

Thursday, July 13

Pending approval from the Ponca City Board of Education, Lynne Collenback has been named the head boys and girls varsity tennis coach for Ponca City High School. Collenback has been employed with PCPS as a teacher/coach/PLC lead since August of 2020. She was named the Teacher of the Month... Read More.

Washington Pre-K Center Holds Screenings for Incoming Students

Thursday, July 6

In an effort to improve the PreK Center and ensure class assignments are in the best interest of students the Administration and Teachers at The Washington PreK Center wish to offer a pre-school screening for potential Wildcat Cubs. A screening date for all PreK Wildcat Cubs who turn 4 on... Read More.

OSDH WIC Program Seeking Public Input from Oklahomans

Wednesday, July 5

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma State Department of Health’s Woman, Infants and Children (WIC) program is asking for input from individuals about the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program’s Operations. Information shared with WIC will be considered for the State Plan of Program Operations for 2024. In order for comments to be considered,... Read More.

NOC Announces Boys Mavs Basketball Camp

Wednesday, July 5

Northern Oklahoma College Men’s Basketball Coach Brandon Gossett announced that a Mavs Boys Basketball Camp will be held July 24th-26th. The camp runs from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. for boys in grades 1st-8th. The camp includes skills, games, awards, and special guests. The cost is $60 per athlete. You... Read More.

New Strength and Conditioning Coordinators named for PCPS

Tuesday, June 27

Pending approval from the Ponca City Board of Education, Mike Montano and Amie Huster have been named Strength and Conditioning Coordinators for Ponca City Public Schools. Mike is currently employed by PCPS as a middle school math teacher at West Middle School. He has also coached the defensive line for... Read More.

Chamber’s Business After Hours this Thursday!

Tuesday, June 27

This Thursday is the Chamber’s Business After Hours starting at 5:30 hosted by Cherokee Strip Credit Union at the Carolyn Renfro Center! The event will be catered by Danny’s Barbeque Headquarters. It will feature a silent auction, raffles, and prizes. All proceeds will be donated to Hospice of North... Read More.

Summer Swim Lessons at Ambucs- Sign up by July 7th!

Monday, June 26

The American Red Cross Swim lessons are conducted by certified instructors and adapted for swimmers with little to no experience. The July session is being held Monday, July 10th- Thursday July 20th at 9, 9:45, or 10:30 AM. These lessons will be held at Ambuc Pool- 601 S 6th... Read More.

Heat Forces Change in Ponca’s Solid Waste Collection Schedule

Wednesday, June 21

Due to the increase in temperatures that we experience in the summer season, the Solid Waste (Trash) Collection department will begin their normal routes one hour earlier, at 6:00 a.m. This will go into effect on Monday, June 26, 2023 and continue through September 1, 2023. Please make sure to have... Read More.

Ponca Schools Online Registration for 2023-2024 School Year

Tuesday, June 20

The Ponca City Public School District announces online registration for the 2023-2024 school year will open July 1, 2023. All returning students who will attend Ponca City Public Schools must be registered online annually through the PowerSchool Parent Portal to update district and state required information. The Parent Portal... Read More.

Free Movies at the Poncan- every Tuesday this summer!

Tuesday, June 20

Check out the free movies happening at the Poncan Theatre this summer! Every Tuesday, there are two showtimes at 10 am and 2 pm! Here's a list of the upcoming movies!June 27th: NewsiesJuly 11th: ZootopiaJuly 18th: MatildaJuly 25th: LabyrinthAugust 1st: Finding Nemo For the 104 Days of... Read More.

Learn About Oklahoma’s First Flag at Pioneer Woman Museum

Tuesday, June 20

PONCA CITY, Okla. — The Pioneer Woman Museum will host a special presentation on Saturday, July 1, at 11 a.m., on the history of Oklahoma’s first flag. Karen Smith Hunter will be the featured presenter. Oklahoma became a state in 1907, but the first state flag was not adopted until... Read More.

Dually Noted Unplugged at July 3 Full Moon Concert in Tonkawa

Tuesday, June 20

Dually Noted Unplugged – Cathy Nulph, Kelly Killam and Kristi Brown will perform their acoustic mix of 70s and 80s classic covers plus a smidge of country at the July 3 Full Moon Concert sponsored by North Central Oklahoma Arts Council and Heart in the Park in Tonkawa Centennial Park. The music... Read More.