Ponca Post

NOC suspends theatre faculty member

Sunday, May 2 by Lyman James

Late Wednesday night, April 28, Northern Oklahoma College administration became aware of allegations against Technical Director and professor of Theatre, Anthony Lee Luetkenhauson the Tonkawa campus. Law enforcement was invited to campus early Thursday morning to investigate. Luetkenhauson was arrested that afternoon and was suspended from this position effective...

Po-Hi Chorale Auditions happening now

Friday, April 30 by Lyman James

Auditions for the Ponca City High School Chorale are happening now until Friday, May 14th! Any Po-Hi student enrolled for the 2021-2022 school year may audition. (Current members of Chorale do not need to re-audition.) For specific audition information, please enter the url or follow the link below. Send questions to Mr. Chad Keilman @

16″ water line to be hooked up at 6th and Brookfield

Friday, April 30 by Lyman James

The City of Ponca City announced Friday that on Monday, May 3rd, the Water Department/Nowak will be hooking up the 16" water line at 6th and Brookfield. The area of 5th and 7th Street between Hartford and Brookfield could experience low water pressure!

Alliance Health Ponca City Donates Water and Sanitizer to PCPS District

Friday, April 30 by Lyman James

Alliance Health Ponca City recently donated a pallet of water and hand sanitizer to the Ponca City Public School District. Bret Smith, Executive Director of Operations for the District, explains, “Once again, our community has come together for our students and staff! Our Regional Hospital, Alliance Health Oklahoma, came to our aid with water...

Traci McHenry is PCPS 2022 District Teacher of the Year

Friday, April 30 by Lyman James

Union Elementary School second grade teacher Traci McHenry has been selected as the new Ponca City Public Schools 2022 District Teacher of the Year! The announcement was made at the Virtual Teacher of the Year Celebration held on April 29 in the Concert Hall. The Celebration started with Superintendent Shelley Arrott...

Ponca City High School DECA members recently competed in the virtual Oklahoma DECA State Career Development Conference

Thursday, April 29 by Lyman James

DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe. Ponca City members Ryleigh Rowe and Torran Cremers competed in the Community Awareness Project with their Kindness Workshop held virtually for Washington Pre-K students...

Ponca City Public Schools Announces Summer Food Program

Thursday, April 29 by Lyman James

Ponca City Public Schools, as a participant in the Summer Food Service Program, announces the availability of free meals for all children ages 18 and under without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. Meals will be available for pick-up at the following drive-through sites. No meals will be...

Po-Hi top Ten Honored with Traditional Tea

Thursday, April 29 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Senior High School honored the Top Ten Graduates on Sunday, April 25, 2021, in the Seminar Room at the Central Administration Building. The Top Ten Tea is a long-standing tradition honoring the top ten graduating seniors with the highest cumulative grade point averages.PCPS Superintendent Shelley Arrott and the Po-Hi Principal Dr....

Ponca City Golf males first appearance in Oklahoma Big 8 Conference Golf Tournament

Thursday, April 29 by Lyman James

Ponca City Golf teams made their first appearance in the Big 8 Conference Tournament! The tournament was held at Wentz Golf course. Both Ponca City teams placed third with three individuals making the All-Conference Team!On the girls’ team, Ryleigh Rowe placed 5th. On the boys’ team, Hunter Austin placed 3rd and Brady Wicker won...

OSDH reporting 249 new COVID-19 cases Wednesday

Thursday, April 29 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 249 new COVID-19 cases statewide on Wednesday, April 28. This puts Oklahoma's overall total of COVID-19 cases to 447,642.OSDH is reporting that the 7-day rolling average for the number of new cases is 240.A total of 13 additional deaths were documented since Tuesday, putting the CDC...

Ponca City Senior Center having “Mystery Bus Trip” on May 14

Thursday, April 29 by Lyman James

The Senior Center will have a “Mystery Bus Trip” on Friday, May 14. The bus will leave at 10:30 a.m. from the Senior Center and head north.Lunch will be in Arkansas City, and then the mystery begins! The cost is $10.00 which includes lunch. Contact the Senior Center for reservations at 580-763-8051.Contact: Marie Trenary,...