PCPS COVID-19 update for the week of January 25

Ponca City Public Schools has shared their weekly COVID-19 report for the week of January 25-29. The data for the weekend of January 23 and 24 is reflected on January 25. The chart and information below shows the district's COVID-19 data for this past week. 

PCPS Announces Homecoming and Cheer & Hi-Stepper Senior Night

When: Tuesday, February 2; Friday, February 5.   What: Basketball Homecoming; Cheer and Hi-Stepper Senior Night  Where: Robson Fieldhouse  We would like to remind our spectators of the following safety protocols:Each participant will be allowed four spectators of their choice. Face coverings are required at all times. Facility will be cleared of spectators between JV and Varsity... Read More.
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Ponca City Wrestling Team named 2020-21 District Champions

The Ponca City Wildcat Wrestling team has been crowned 2020-2021 District Champions. The Wildcats are now advancing to the OSSAA Dual State Championship on March 13th. Dual State will be held at the Stride Bank Center in Enid.“The kids persevered and I am very proud of our team effort.” said Head Coach Justin Roland.This... Read More.

Internet Safety is Important Issue for Ponca City Public Schools

When schools across the world were suddenly forced to quickly shift to virtual learning due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, educators everywhere flocked to a number of different video-conferencing and content sharing platforms, such as Zoom, Google Hangouts, GoToMeeting, etc. Schools value these tools since they allow for direct interaction with students, enabling synchronous work,... Read More.

Ponca City BOE cancels February 4 meeting

Administrative Assistant/Board Clerk Betty Johnston has informed Ponca Post that as of Thursday afternoon, COVID-19 has once again prevailed.This has caused the cancellation of the Ponca City Board of Education's meeting set for February 4 to be cancelled. The meeting already had one schedule change as the first meeting date was set for February... Read More.
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One Killed In Logan County Accident

A fatality collision occurred at approximately 10:32 a.m. on State Highway 33 & Pennsylvania Avenue, approximately 5 miles west of Guthrie in Logan County.According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol report,  Mark Gellenbeck, 32, of Guthrie was driving a 2020 Ford F-250 westbound on State Highway 33. When Gellenbeck began reaching for something in the... Read More.

Ponca City BOE Meeting Rescheduled

The following is from Betty Johnson with Ponca City Public Schools:  "Due to an unforeseen conflict, it is necessary to reschedule the Ponca City Board of Education special meeting originally scheduled for February 2, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.  The meeting has been rescheduled to February 4, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. at the Administration Center, 613... Read More.
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OSU plans to hold in-person classes for fall 2021 semester

(STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Jan. 28, 2021) — Oklahoma State University has announced plans to hold in-person classes this fall. More progress is expected in the coming months to curb the spread of the COVID-19 virus through widespread vaccinations and continued recommendations of handwashing, distancing and mask use in the hopes of achieving herd immunity on campus. As... Read More.

OSDH reports One new death for Kay County, 2,320 new COVID-19 cases and 2,969 new recoveries Thursday

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reporting 2,320 COVID-19 for Thursday, putting Oklahoma at 381,430 COVID-19 cases overall. There are 29,171 COVID-19 active cases in Oklahoma, which is 684 less than Wednesday.OSDH has documented 35 virus-related deaths for Thursday, putting Oklahoma’s death toll to 3,423. This includes a Kay County male from Blackwell... Read More.

Ponca City’s Residential Autumn Leaf Collection Ending February 5

The City of Ponca City’s Residential Autumn Leaf Collection will end February 5, 2021. The City is asking residents who wish to have their leaves removed to please follow these guidelines:• Bagged leaves, placed in the regular refuse collection area, will be collected free of charge. Bagged leaves will be picked up at the... Read More.