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Meals Still Available to Ponca City School Students During Distance Learning

Monday, November 23 by Lyman James

The PCPS Child Nutrition Program Team will continue to serve meals to ALL children, age 1-18, while PCPS students complete the last 17 days of the semester through Distance Learning.The meals are free to all children and may be picked up at any of the 4 PCPS locations, no matter the address or home site of the children. ... Read More.

Union Students Winners of Ponca City Fire Prevention Week Coloring Contest

Thursday, November 19 by Lyman James

Yesenia Menchaca and Sutten Lee were winners of the Ponca City Fire Prevention Week Coloring Contest. They will have their artwork displayed on the Traffic Signal Electrical Box located at the corner of 5th Street and Central Avenue next to Fire Station #1. Pictured L-R: Yesenia Menchaca & Sutten Lee

Pioneer Tech November Students of the Month

Tuesday, November 17 by Lyman James

Elissa Jones and Kaden Jeffries are the Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) November Students of the Month. Jones is an adult student from Arkansas City and demonstrates dedication, responsibility and a high level of competency in the Practical Nursing program. According to her instructor her positive attitude in class and in clinicals makes her... Read More.

NOC art students earn honors at Alva art show

Monday, November 16 by Lyman James

Two freshman Northern Oklahoma College art majors took honors at the 2020 Regional Biennial Juried Show at Graceful Arts Center in Alva. Zoe Oxford, Tonkawa, won Best of Show and 1st Place in Sculpture for her piece titled: Cross Sections of Mo (pictured above). The work is an abstracted self-portrait made with wood and paint and... Read More.

Woodlands Students Learn About Poppies and Veterans

Friday, November 13 by Lyman James

During their library time, Kindergarten and 1st grade students learned about the significance of the poppy for Armistice Day and designed their own poppy. 2nd and 3rd grades also learned about the poppy and watched a read aloud titled Granddad Bud: A Veterans Day Story. 4th and 5th learned about Moina Belle Michael, The Poppy... Read More.

Grab and Go meals being served for PCPS students

Wednesday, November 11 by Lyman James

Grab and Go Meals will be available for all Ponca City High School students through the Distance Learning transition timeframe due the surge in COVID-19 cases. Students may pick-up lunch and the following day’s breakfast from 11:00 A.M. -12:00 P.M. beginning Wednesday, November 11 through Tuesday, November 24. Meals may be picked up in... Read More.

Lincoln Students Cast Their Votes in Special Election

Wednesday, November 4 by Lyman James

Lincoln Elementary School teacher, Molly Smith, organized an election for all Lincoln students and staff. They voted for their favorite ice cream topping- strawberry, chocolate or caramel. Voting booths were ready first thing this morning, and they cast their ballots. Principals purchased ice cream and toppings for all students. The winning topping was CHOCOLATE! Pictured top left: Ny’ree... Read More.

Two Blackwell High School students test positive for COVID-19

Wednesday, November 4 by Lyman James

Blackwell Public Schools released an update Tuesday morning that two students at Blackwell High School have tested positive for COVID-19.BPS is currently working through their contact tracing protocol to notify any and all students who need to quarantine. All parents of the students that need to quarantine will be contacted by the school or... Read More.

Union Elementary School Students Celebrate Red Ribbon Week

Tuesday, November 3 by Lyman James

Students at Union Elementary School celebrated Red Ribbon Week on Friday with the theme “Scare Away the Drugs!” Pictured on the top left are twins Navaeh and Aaliyah Valencia. The middle picture includes Emmaline Jordan, Pazley Porter, Shelby Factor, Jagger Leavitt, Jayda Magers, Mason Lewis, Grayson Neal, and Lilyan Wyckoff. The picture top... Read More.

Pioneer Tech October Students of the Month

Wednesday, October 14 by Lyman James

Karina Munoz and Robert Drake are the Pioneer Technology Center (PTC) October Students of the Month. Munoz is a PO HI senior in the Teacher Preparation program. Her instructor says she delivers top-notch support and help to other staff and students and is maturing into a resourceful, independent, and successful student. Newkirk senior... Read More.