Ponca Post

Oklahoma breaks record with 1,075 new positive COVID-19 cases, Kay County sees ninth virus-related death

Wednesday, July 15 by Lyman James

The state of Oklahoma broke a record on Wednesday, July 15, for the most positive COVID-19 cases reported in a single day. The Oklahoma State Department of Health documented 1,075 new positive COVID-19 cases, putting the state's total to 22,813 cases since testing started. Data shows that 5,447 cases are active. One of the... Read More.

Face Masks to be required at Walmart starting July 20

Wednesday, July 15 by Lyman James

Walmart has announced that it will soon require customers to wear face masks inside its stores. This new policy will begin July 20 and will impact more than 5,000 Walmart and Sam’s Club locations. The retail giant says 65% of its stores are already located in areas where there is a state or local government... Read More.

Po-Hi Offers Many Options for Students & Parents to Receive Information

Wednesday, July 15 by Lyman James

The Ponca City High School administration would like to give parents and students an additional conduit for communication to share information about Po-Hi such as reopening plans, schedule pick-up, and other events or announcements throughout the school year. The ““Remind”” messaging service will be used this year for communication with all Po-Hi students and parents.... Read More.

Pedestrian killed in accident south of Stillwater

Wednesday, July 15 by Lyman James

A fatality collision occurred at approximately 11:29 p.m. Tuesday night on U.S. 177 just south of 32nd Avenue, approximately 1 mile south of Stillwater in Payne County.Avery Stinnett, 24, of Jones, OK. was driving a black 2018 Dodge Journey southbound on U.S. 177 in the outside lane. A black Roadmaster bicycle, walked by a... Read More.

NJCAA delays sports seasons until Jan. 2021, NOC included

Tuesday, July 14 by Lyman James

As per an NJCAA decision on Monday, Northern Oklahoma College and two-year institutions across the country are delaying athletic seasons until the spring semester. All teams will prepare for their seasons during the fall semester. Men’s and women’s basketball, baseball, and softball competition will begin Jan. 22, 2021. Men’s and women’s soccer will begin competition April... Read More.

PCPS Supeirintent Creates Video Explaining the District’s “Return to Learn” Plan

Tuesday, July 14 by Lyman James

PCPS Superintendent Shelley Arrott has created an informational video to explain the district’s “Return to Learn” Plan for the 2020-2021 school year. She explains the three learning options and some of the layers of protections the district will be implementing to ensure safety. Each school principal will also be providing a video to explain... Read More.

OSDH reports 993 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, three new cases for Kay County

Tuesday, July 14 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health set a record on Tuesday, July 14, for the most amount of new positive COVID-19 cases in a single day. OSDH is reporting 993 new positive cases, putting Oklahoma's overall total to 21,738 cases since testing started, and 5,103 cases are active.Kay County saw three new COVID-19 cases... Read More.

Heat Advisory in effect Tuesday

Tuesday, July 14 by Lyman James

The National Weather Service has placed Kay County and surrounding areas under a Heat Advisory for Tuesday, lasting from noon until 6 p.m.Ponca City looks to have a high temperature near 99 with a heat index near 104. Some parts of Oklahoma could see a heat index as high as 109.Other local counties besides... Read More.

Payne County sees second virus-related death, two new COVID-19 cases for Kay County

Monday, July 13 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 510 new positive COVID-19 cases for Monday, July 13. There have been 20,745 cases since testing started, and 4,930 cases are active.Kay County is reporting two new COVID-19 cases, putting the county's overall total at 126 cases, 8 deaths and 99 recoveries. Ponca City has 15... Read More.

Registration still open for PCPS

Monday, July 13 by Lyman James

1. Registration for Ponca City Public Schools is open now at 111 W. Grand. Monday and Wednesday hours are 8:00-4:00 and Tuesday and Thursday hours are 10:00-6:00. We do have a site calendar for registration, but we have availability for any school each day. Returning elementary students may send proof of residency to Read More.

Ponca City High School Announces Instructions for Concurrent Enrollment for Juniors & Seniors

Monday, July 13 by Lyman James

ATTENTION Po-Hi Juniors and Seniors who plan to enroll or are interested in concurrent enrollment for the 2020-2021 school year. As the counselors are working on student schedules for the upcoming school year, they are requesting information about concurrent enrollment of students. All Po-Hi students interested or enrolled in concurrent courses need to go to the... Read More.

PTC Receives Gold Star School Award for 18th Year

Monday, July 13 by Lyman James

Ponca City, OK- Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) received the Gold Star School Award from the Oklahoma Association of Career & Technology Education (OKACTE). This designation, sponsored by OKACTE, provides recognition to technology center districts with outstanding programs designed to meet a broad spectrum of community needs. This is the eighteenth year PTC has met... Read More.