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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.

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.

PCPS Reviews Safety Protocols

Wednesday, June 15 by Lyman James

In light of the recent tragic events, Ponca City Superintendent Shelley Arrott reviewed safety protocols with board of education members Monday night during the monthly board meeting.“First and foremost, with the recent mass school shooting in Uvalde and the recent in-state shootings in Taft and Tulsa, security is on the forefront of everyone’s mind.... Read More.

PCPS hosting job fair

Tuesday, June 14 by Lyman James

Ponca City Public Schools will host a Support Staff Job Fair on 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.

PCPS Mourns Loss of Po-Hi Graduate

Thursday, June 2 by Lyman James

Dr. Stephanie Husen, a 1992 graduate of Ponca City High School, has been identified as one of the victims in Wednesday afternoon’s shooting on the campus of Saint Francis Health System in Tulsa.PCPS is grieving today after learning of the passing of Dr. Stephanie Husen. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and... Read More.

Three New Principals Named for PCPS

Monday, May 16 by Lyman James

Three new principals have been named for the 2022-2023 school year, pending board approval. New hires include Ann Neilson, Laura Glowacki and Jera Kiespert.Ann Neilson will be the new principal at Trout Elementary. She replaces Carla Fry, who is retiring after 22 years with PCPS. “I am so excited to be the principal at... Read More.

PCPS Board of Education recognizes retirees

Wednesday, May 11 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Board of Education recognized all district employees who have been retired since Nov. 2021 at the monthly board meeting Monday night. Each employee was presented with a token of the district’s appreciation for all their years of service.Administrators retiring included Carla Fry, principal of Trout Elementary, and Bret Smith, Executive Director... Read More.

PCPS hiring Paint Crew and Carpenter Assistant for the Summer

Monday, May 9 by Lyman James

Ponca City Public Schools is seeking applicants this Summer (June & July). This is for the Paint Crew and Carpenter Assistant. You can apply online at www.pcps.us. If you have any questions, please contact Tony Smith at 580-767-8085 or [email protected]. Apply at https://poncacity.tedk12.com/hire/Index.aspx. Current support employees make their regular rate of pay for... Read More.

PCPS Attendance Reminders

Monday, May 9 by Lyman James

Please remember, it is the parent’s or guardian’s responsibility to notify the school by phone or written message when a student is to miss one or more classes.For the safety of your children, parents should call the site attendance office the morning of the day the student is to be absent and state the... Read More.

Informational meeting for PCPS 2023 trip to Peru schedule for April 19

Wednesday, April 13 by Lyman James

On Tuesday, April 19 at 6 p.m. in the Po-Hi Assembly Center, there will be an informational meeting for the PCPS trip to Peru scheduled for July 2023. All PCPS parents, students, faculty and staff are encouraged to attend this meeting to learn more about this amazing travel opportunity hosted by the Po-Hi English and... Read More.

Summer Feeding Program Schedule for PCPS

Monday, April 11 by Lyman James

The Ponca City Public School Child Nutrition Program will be providing meals for children ages 1-18 during the summer months. Ponca City Public Schools will participate in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to the children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex,... Read More.

PCPS Snow Day Information

Monday, April 4 by Lyman James

Ponca City Public Schools reports that several parents have asked about making up school after Snow Days are taken. As of this 10 seconds, students do NOT have to make up instructional time for Snow Day #2 on April 15 or Snow Day #1 on April 29, 2022. “There were a few extra instructional hours... Read More.