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Ponca City Mayor Signs Disaster Emergency Proclamation Following COVID-19 Case Reported In Kay County

Sunday, March 15 by Lyman James

From the City of Ponca City,Ponca City Mayor, Homer Nicholson, signed a Disaster Emergency Proclamation on Sunday, March 15 as a resident of Kay County has been diagnosed and potentially spread COVID-19 within Ponca City, with potential to spread illness to the general public.As immediate attention is required to protect public health, ensure public...

NJCAA suspends athletics through April 3

Sunday, March 15 by Lyman James

The NJCAA has suspended athletics through April 3 for member institutions. NOC Maverick baseball and softball teams are affected. The following is a statement from the NJCAA released Friday afternoon. “As we continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation as it impacts our member colleges, the NJCAA...

PCPS Latest Update Regarding COVID-19

Sunday, March 15 by Lyman James

The following statement is from Ponca City Public Schools Superintendent Shelley Arrott. PCPS Families, Staff, and Community, Based on the latest guidance from health experts and the Oklahoma State Department of Education, all Ponca City Public School activities, practices, and events have been suspended effective immediately, Sunday, March 15, through the end of Spring Break, March...

PCPS Announces Latest Information Regarding COVID-19

Friday, March 13 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public School District is taking the threat of COVID-19 very seriously. They are taking the lead from state and national health experts to take precautions to focus on their top priority, the safety of all students and staff. It is important to note there are currently no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in...

Great Day Of Service March 29

Friday, March 13 by Lyman James

The City of Ponca City and volunteers from local churches are hosting a Great Day of Service during the annual Spring Cleanup scheduled from March 28 through April 4, 2020. This event has proven to be very successful since it was first created back in 2016.In an effort...

PCPS Baseball Game Cancelled Due to Weather

Friday, March 13 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public Schools Baseball game that was scheduled for tonight at Stillwater has been cancelled due to weather.

NOC Mavs sweep Redlands in conference opener

Friday, March 13 by Lyman James

The NOC Mavs opened Region 2 play Thursday sweeping Redlands 17-5 and 10-9 in Tonkawa. The 4th ranked Mavs (23-4) were led in Game 1 by

NOC Lady Mavs softball sweeps Rose State in Region 2 opener

Friday, March 13 by Lyman James

The NOC Mavs swept Rose State Thursday afternoon 9-4 and 3-1. NOC (6-16) is now 2-2 in conference play. In Game 1, lead-off hitter

PCPS Elementary Students Treated to Special Guest Readers for Read Across America Week

Friday, March 13 by Lyman James

Ponca City Public School elementary students were treated to special guests for Read Across America week. Ponca City High School biology teacher Zach Murray took his Pre-AP Biology students to the elementary schools and Washington Prekindergarten Center to read science books to every class. “I wanted the elementary students to get additional exposure to...

OSSAA Postponing State Basketball Tournament

Friday, March 13 by Lyman James

The OSSAA is POSTPONING the State Basketball Tournament. At this time they have not determined a make-up time. We will keep you informed of the latest decisions as they become available.

Ponca City Public Schools Joining Oklahoma Big 8 Conference

Thursday, March 12 by Lyman James

Ponca City Public School Athletics has recently joined the Oklahoma Big 8 Conference. The conference schools are Choctaw, Enid, Midwest City, Putnam City Original, Putnam City West, Putnam City North, and Ponca City. The conference currently has seven schools and looking to add one more.Each sport will have some form of conference requirements whether...

NOC Covid-19 Update

Thursday, March 12 by Lyman James

In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and to protect the Northern Oklahoma College campus community, NOC will be conducting online classes the two weeks following spring break, beginning Monday, March 23 through Friday, April 3. Please be advised there are currently no known cases of COVID-19 at any NOC...