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PCPS School Officials Honored at OKMEA Awards Banquet

Friday, January 31 by Lyman James

PCPS school officials were honored to attend the OKMEA (Oklahoma Music Educators Association) Honors Reception to support Paula Cochran as she was recognized as the Exemplary Orchestra Teacher of the Year. The reception was held on Thursday, January 16, 6:00 pm at the Tulsa Downtown DoubleTree Hotel in the International Ballroom. Exemplary teachers are nominated...

PCPS Freshman Spirit Night Tonight

Thursday, January 30 by Lyman James

PONCA CITY - Thursday, Jan. 30 is Po-Hi Freshman Spirit Night during the Junior High, Junior Varsity, and Varsity Wrestling matches vs. Perry at Robson Fieldhouse. Matches begin at 6:00 PM.Freshman students who have their school IDs will have free admission and will receive a Wildcat Way Spirit T-shirt. Freshman IDs are color-coded with...

No School For PCPS January 20

Friday, January 17 by Lyman James

From Mary Ladd at Ponca City Public Schools: There is NO SCHOOL for all PCPS students on Monday, January 20, 2020. It is a scheduled Professional Development Day for teachers...

PCPS Calendar Committee Asking for Parent Input for Next Years School Calendar

Thursday, January 16 by Lyman James

PONCA CITY - Ponca City School’s Calendar Committee is meeting in January and is asking for input from parents regarding the 2020-2021 school calendar. We are asking parents to please take time to provide some feedback by visiting our website at

Former PCPS Tennis Player Selected for State All Decade Team

Monday, January 13 by Lyman James

Oklahoma City, OK - December 11, 2019 - A committee of former and current high school tennis coaches, former players, and tennis professionals, representing a state geographical and chronological balance, have selected the All Decade Tennis Teams for the 2010 Decade. The committee’s selections represent their opinion of the best players from the decade. Criteria for selection...

PCPS Offering Summer Maintenance Jobs

Monday, April 1 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public School District is seeking 10-15 Maintenance Summer Crew Members for mowing, weed eating and maintaining district yards along with painting at various sights. All applicants must have a high school diploma and must be able to pass all drug and felony background checks. The salary is $7.25 an hour, 8...

PCPS Names New Head Softball Coach

Thursday, March 14 by Lyman James

Daniel Wood has been named Head Softball Coach for Ponca City Public Schools. Daniel has been the Head Softball Coach for Holdenville Public Schools since 2011. While at Holdenville, Daniel led the Wolverines to their first ever state tournament appearance. Daniel was named the Route 66 Conference Fast pitch Coach of...

PCPS Special Education Department Hosting 3rd Annual Northern Oklahoma Resource Fair

Thursday, March 14 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public School Special Education Department is hosting the 3rd Annual Northern Oklahoma Resource Fair on Thursday, March 28 at Pioneer Technology Center located at 2101 North Ash in Ponca City. The come and go event will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.The Resource Fair is a great place to gather...

PCPS Aware Of Dangerous Momo Challenge

Monday, March 4 by Lyman James

From Ponca City Public Schools:ALERT!!! DANGEROUS SOCIAL MEDIA CHALLENGEIt has come to our attention at Ponca City Public Schools that there is a dangerous social media challenge making the rounds. It is called the Momo Challenge. The Momo Challenge may pop up on Facebook, YouTube, Kids YouTube, or other social media platforms. Momo has...

Standing Room Only at New PCPS Concert Hall

Wednesday, February 27 by Lyman James

The first inaugural performance “Orchestras in Review” and Open House in Ponca City Public School’s new Concert Hall brought standing room only crowds. Superintendent of School Shelley Arrott gave the opening address at both events and thanked the many people who made this new venue a reality. The real heroes of...

PCPS Student Named to 6A All-State Volleyball Team

Wednesday, February 27 by Lyman James

Late in the fall of 2018, the Oklahoma Coaches Association named Sunny Batschelette, a Po-Hi Senior, to the 6A All-State Volleyball Team as a representative of the large east Schools. The Oklahoma All-State Volleyball Team members are chosen by a panel of coaches from the Oklahoma Volleyball Coaches Association.

Zach Murray Nominated As PCPS Teacher Of The Year

Friday, February 22 by Lyman James

Ponca City Senior High Science Teacher Zach Murray has been selected as the Ponca City Public School 2020 District Teacher of the Year. The announcement was made at the annual Teacher of the Year Banquet held on February 20, 2019 at the high school commons. With over 200 people in attendance, the...