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PCPS Cat Care Students Celebrate STEM Month

Tuesday, February 18 by Lyman James

Throughout the month of January, students enrolled in the district’s after-school daycare program, Cat Care, participated in activities, demonstrations, and investigations to celebrate STEM month. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.The focus of the first week included wind turbines; specifically, how they produce clean energy, why Oklahoma is a prime location for... Read More.

Ponca City students attend NOC Honor Band event

Monday, February 17 by Lyman James

TONKAWA - Ponca City area High School and Ponca City area Middle School students attended the Northern Invitational Honor Band at the Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa campus Feb. 1-2. High school students attending were Brittany Addair, Skyler Jernigan, Kirsten Bruce, Jenna Stockton, Brooklyn McMahan, Alaina Gates, LeAnne Dowler, Angela Pensoneau, Stephanie Henry, Krystine Hines,... Read More.

King, Murray named NOC Tonkawa Homecoming royalty

Monday, February 17 by Lyman James

TONKAWA - Demaree King and Carlee Murray were named the Northern Oklahoma College Homecoming King and Queen Thursday night at the Foster-Piper Fieldhouse. The coronation was held at halftime of the Mavs game against Redlands. Murray is a sophomore from Granite majoring in General Arts & Sciences. Murray represents Women’s Basketball. She is an... Read More.

Be a Friend & Give Blood (The One Where They All Donated) Plus, Get a Free Pass to Frontier City! February 24th through February 27th

Monday, February 17 by Lyman James

Blood donors will receive a free, limited edition, t-shirt inspired by the hit sitcom “Friends” when they give at one of the following blood drives:Lowe’s of Ponca City, 3500 N. 14th St.; Monday, February 24th, from 2pm to 6pm Bloodmobile on Prospect, 901 E. Prospect Ave.; Monday, February 24th, from 2pm to 6pm First... Read More.

Former County Commissioner Convicted

Monday, February 17 by Lyman James

The Kay County District Court convicted former Kay County Commissioner Dwight Dee Schieber, 66, on Friday for six misdemeanor counts of willful violations of law regulating official conduct.Schieber was later found not guilty on the seventh count.Schieber received a sentence of six months in county jail on five of the six charges and nine... Read More.

Ponca City High School Varsity Basketball Teams Will Play Upcoming Games in OSU Gallagher-Iba Arena

Monday, February 17 by Lyman James

Ponca City Senior High School girls’ and boys’ varsity basketball teams have been given the opportunity of a lifetime! They have the privilege of playing their upcoming basketball games in Oklahoma State University's Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater. The games are slated for Friday, February 21 with the Ponca City Wildcats playing the Shawnee Wolves. The... Read More.

CENSUS 2020

Friday, February 14 by Lyman James

Between March 12 and March 20, invitations to participate in the 2020 Census will start arriving in households across the country. This invitation will include instructions on how to respond to the 2020 Census online or by phone. By April 1, most households will have received an invitation delivered either by mail or by... Read More.

Motion Withdrawn To Revoke Bond Of Former Peckham Public School Superintendent

Friday, February 14 by Lyman James

NEWKIRK - The Kay County District Attorney's Office withdrew the motion to revoke the bond of former Peckham Public School Superintendent Gary Young, 65.Young faces six felony charges related to alleged sexual abuse to children under the age of 16 and at least one former employee of the school (See story here). Young... Read More.

No School for All PCPS Students on February 14 & 17

Friday, February 14 by Lyman James

There is NO SCHOOL for all PCPS students on Friday, February 14 or Monday, February 17. There is no school on Friday due to Parent/Teacher Conferences. Monday is a scheduled Professional Development Day for Teachers. Staff work schedules may be found on the District website.PCPS look forward to seeing their students on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY... Read More.

Ponca City Public School Honor Choirs Perform at “Circle The State With Song” Festival

Thursday, February 13 by Lyman James

Ponca City Public School Honor Choirs from East & West Middle Schools and Union & McCord Elementary Schools recently performed at “Circle The State With Song,” Region C, Choral Festival held at the Stillwater High School Performing Arts Center. Ponca City music teachers involved were Chad Keilman (East), Michael Farmer (West), Nancy Taylor (Union),... Read More.

AARP FOUNDATION TAX-AIDE

Thursday, February 13 by Lyman James

Drop-ins only; first come, first served 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday thru Thursday of each week Monday, February 3, thru Wednesday, April 15 Inclement weather policy: If the Library is open, AARP Foundation Tax-Aide will be there, Monday thru ThursdayWhat you will need to bring:Your previous year’s tax return All tax-related documents... Read More.

ODOT Awarded Contract To Resurface U.S. 77 Near Newkirk

Thursday, February 13 by Lyman James

NEWKIRK - U.S. Highway 77 north of Newkirk is a stretch of highway that provides potholes and no shoulders, making it difficult for vehicles to drive on. That is likely to change as the Oklahoma Department of Transportation was recently awarded a $9 million contract to resurface the highway.Evans & Associates won the bid... Read More.