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University Center Announces New Scholarships for Concurrent Students

Thursday, February 27 by Ponca City Now

On Wednesday the University Center announced new scholarships for concurrent students for the 2025-2026 school year. Even though tuition for concurrent students is waived by the State of Oklahoma, the cost of fees is the responsibility of students and their families. Because the fees are approximately $100 per credit hour, some students are unable to... Read More.

PTC Welding Students Win Top Prize

Wednesday, February 12 by Ponca City Now

The Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) Welding Fabrication team claimed 1st place at the regional competition last week, showcasing their exceptional skills and teamwork. Team members Colton Cink from Medford, Danner Lessert from Fairfax, and Adrian Perez from Ponca City worked together to take home the top honor. Under the guidance of instructor Tyler Foster,... Read More.

Hugo Middle School teacher arrested for alleged abuse of special needs students

Thursday, February 6 by News 9

A Hugo Middle School teacher has been arrested and accused of abusing students with special needs, according to the Choctaw County Sheriff's Office. Court records show Yolanda Dunbar is facing two counts of child abuse. Authorities say Dunbar is one of five teachers caught on camera hitting, slapping, pinching, and kicking a 12-year-old and a 14-year-old student. It remains unclear... Read More.

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Oklahoma Proposal Requires Parents to Provide Immigration Status When Enrolling Students

Monday, February 3 by AP

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Parents enrolling children in Oklahoma public schools will be required to provide proof of their child’s U.S. citizenship or legal immigration status under a proposed rule approved recently by the State Board of Education. The board voted unanimously to approve the rule aimed at helping President Donald Trump’s... Read More.

Oklahoma School Board Approves Rule to Gather Immigration Status Data of Students

Tuesday, January 28 by News 6

TULSA, Okla. - The Oklahoma school board advanced a plan to require K-12 students to show immigration status when enrolling in public schools. The approval for this rule by the board comes after State Superintendent Ryan Walters said he would enforce President Donald Trump's executive order to allow immigration agents into schools. However, there have been... Read More.

Oklahoma’s Own In Focus: Wilson High Students Wearing Ankle Monitors While Playing Basketball for School Team

Thursday, January 23 by News 6

HENRYETTA, Okla. - News On 6 has learned two players on the Wilson High School (Henryetta) basketball team were arrested earlier this month, accused of robbing a Jenks convenience store employee. What Happened? Sources have told News On 6 that two teenagers, armed with a gun and covering their faces, demanded money and cigarettes from... Read More.

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PCPS Reminding Students, Staff, Parents and Patrons How They Will be Notified if School Closed Due to Inclement Weather

Monday, January 6 by Ponca City Now

With winter weather expected to come in this weekend, PCPS officials want to remind students, staff, parents and patrons of how they will be notified if school is closed due to inclement weather. If school will be closed for inclement weather or another unforeseen reason, every effort will be made to make an announcement by... Read More.

Students Return from Cooperative Youth Leadership Camp

Monday, July 22 by Lyman James

High School students Natalie Newland and Zoe Sterling represented Kay Electric Cooperative at Cooperative Leadership Camp in Steamboat Springs, Colorado from July 12 – 18. Joining their peers from Kansas, Colorado, and Wyoming, approximately 100 youth learned about the cooperative principles at the week-long camp. When arriving at Glen Eden Resort, nestled in the Rocky... Read More.

Pre-K – 5th PCPS Students Invited to Special Wildcat Tradition

Wednesday, August 30 by Lyman James

Starting on Friday night before the Ponca City vs. Enid football game, Pre-K through fifth grade students attending the game will be invited to run through the Cat head behind the Wildcat football players after the National Anthem is played. Around 6:45 p.m. the announcer will ask students to come to the field. We ask... Read More.

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Washington Pre-K Center Holds Screenings for Incoming Students

Thursday, July 6 by Lyman James

In an effort to improve the PreK Center and ensure class assignments are in the best interest of students the Administration and Teachers at The Washington PreK Center wish to offer a pre-school screening for potential Wildcat Cubs. A screening date for all PreK Wildcat Cubs who turn 4 on or before September 1st has been... Read More.

NOC Tonkawa students inducted into Phi Theta Kappa

Thursday, May 11 by Lyman James

Eighteen NOC Tonkawa students were inducted into the local Phi Theta Kappa Chapter on April 30. (photo by Dina Kleinmann/Northern Oklahoma College) The Northern Oklahoma College Tonkawa Phi Theta Kappa Xi Theta Chapter announced their 2023 inductees this week. Eighteen students were inducted on April 30. According to NOC Phi Theta Kappa sponsor Lynn DeMuth,... Read More.

OK House Votes Yes for Students with Intellectual Disabilities

Friday, April 28 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma House this week unanimously passed a bill that will open Oklahoma Promise scholarships to students with intellectual disabilities. Senate Bill 322 creates the Oklahoma Higher Education Tuition Aid Act - Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Trust Fund to provide students with intellectual disabilities tuition grants for attending comprehensive transition and postsecondary programs. The measure... Read More.