Ponca Post

NOC to expand nursing admissions in Stillwater

Monday, June 27 by Lyman James

The Northern Oklahoma College Nursing Program will accept applications for spring semester 2023 start on the Stillwater campus through Oct. 1.Applicants must meet minimum program requirements for admission and be accepted to Northern Oklahoma College prior to acceptance in the Nursing Program. Applicants are selected based on qualifications and space availability.NOC has nursing programs... Read More.

Primary Election coming up Tuesday

Monday, June 27 by Lyman James

Voters who did not vote early will head to the polls between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Tuesday for Oklahoma's Primary Election. As for local counties, posted below is what'll be on the ballots. GARFIELDSTATE OFFICERS GOVERNOR - DEMOCRATCONNIE JOHNSONJOY HOFMEISTER GOVERNOR - REPUBLICANMOIRA McCABEJOEL KINTSELKEVIN STITTMARK SHERWOOD STATE AUDITOR AND INSPECTOR - REPUBLICANSTEVEN W. McQUILLENCINDY BYRD ATTORNEY... Read More.

Kay County Health Department providing on-site immunizations at the Registration Center in July

Wednesday, June 22 by Lyman James

The Kay County Health Department will be providing on-site immunizations at the Registration Center on Thursday, July 14 and July 21 from 1:00 to 6:00. The following vaccines will be available (DTap, IPV, MMR/Varicella, Tdap, HPV, & MCV and Covid). In order to receive vaccines a legal guardian must be present.All required vaccines will... Read More.

Early voting starts Thursday

Wednesday, June 22 by Lyman James

Early voting will be held at the Kay County Election Board (basement of the Kay County Courthouse) June 23-25 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday.June 28 is Primary Election Day with Aug. 23 as the Primary Run-Off Day.Both local legislators drew... Read More.

PCPS Construction Projects This Summer

Wednesday, June 22 by Lyman James

Summer projects are in full swing across Ponca City Public Schools. With the passing of the Oct. 12, 2021 bond issue, Ponca City Schools has been working diligently in completing phase one of the construction projects by the start of school on Aug. 24.Several large and small projects are happening simultaneously across the community.... Read More.

PCPS announces new Strength and Conditioning Coordinator

Wednesday, June 22 by Lyman James

Miguel Wickert, MA, (CSCS*D, RSCC, TSAC-F) has been named the new Strength and Conditioning Coordinator for Ponca City Public Schools, pending board approval. Coach Wickert is replacing Antonio Fowlkes who held the position for the past three years. Coach Wickert has a diverse coaching background and has worked with professional athletes through youth levels.Coach... Read More.

Cowley College, Ark City High School Partner For Basketball Camp

Tuesday, June 21 by Lyman James

A total of seven teams recently participated in the Cowley College Tigers and Ark City High School Men’s Basketball Team Camp.The event, which was won by Wichita Independent High School, was held inside W.S. Scott Auditorium.According to a press release from Cowley, Ponca City High School finished second behind Wichita Independent and Ark City... Read More.

Job Fair Scheduled on June 23

Tuesday, June 21 by Lyman James

Ponca City Public Schools will host a Support Staff Job Fair this Thursday, June 23 from 2 to 6 p.m. at 613 East Grand Avenue.A variety of support staff positions are available including bus drivers, bus aides, secretaries, custodians, paraprofessionals, child nutrition, Wildcat safety and substitutes.Those attending the event are asked to bring names... Read More.

Oklahoma Promise applications due June 30

Monday, June 20 by Lyman James

The deadline for a popular state scholarship program is quickly approaching for Oklahoma students who just completed eighth, ninth, tenth or 11th grade. This is the final opportunity for students who were 11th-graders in the 2021-22 school year to apply for the program.June 30 is the last day for those students to enroll in... Read More.

NOC participants shine at Miss Oklahoma Pageant

Monday, June 20 by Lyman James

Four Northern Oklahoma College students participated in the Miss Oklahoma Pageant in Tulsa June 7-11.Miss NOC Tonkawa Emma Valgora received a $500 non-finalist talent award, a $500 dreamer award (given by the judges for a young lady that stood out in interview and impressed the judges), and a $1,000 non-finalist award. Valgora is from... Read More.

Solid Waste Collection Routes Starting One Hour Early

Monday, June 20 by Lyman James

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 am.This will go into effect on Monday June 20, 2022 and continue through September 2, 2022.Please make sure to have your refuse out by 6:00... Read More.

PCPS Registration for 2022-2023 YEAR

Monday, June 20 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public School District announces online registration for the 2022-2023 school year will open July 1, 2022. 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 may be accessed through the... Read More.