Baccalaureate will be held on Thursday, May 21, 2026, in the Concert Hall. Attendance for seniors is optional. Seniors attending should wear their cap and gown. Graduates will need to arrive by 6:30 p.m., and the service will begin at 7:00 p.m. No food or drinks are permitted in the Concert Hall.
The Ponca City High School Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2026 will be held on Friday, May 22, 2026. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 8:00 p.m.
Seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, and no reserved seating will be permitted. Anyone attempting to reserve a spot early may lose the space and have their blanket or tarp removed. Sullins Stadium will remain locked until 6:00 p.m. Families may enter through the east or west gates at that time.
A live stream of the graduation ceremony will be available at poncacitynow.com/tv.
Graduates will park at the Indoor Sports Complex, First Lutheran Church, or the Edwin Fair building. Graduates should check in behind the visitor stands beginning at 6:30 p.m. Only graduates will be permitted to enter through the north visitor gate. Graduates will be seated in the visitor stands beginning at 7:00 p.m.
In the event of inclement weather, the commencement ceremony will be moved to the Robson Fieldhouse at 8:00 p.m. This decision will be made by noon on May 22, 2026. If the ceremony is relocated, the announcement will be shared on social media, local radio stations, and through PowerSchool communications.
If the ceremony is held in the Robson Fieldhouse, only graduates and rainout ticket holders will be admitted. Each graduate received six rainout tickets.
All Ponca City Public School graduating seniors are invited to attend the Great Escape celebration at Phillips 66 following the ceremony. Seniors should bring the photo ID and ticket included in their graduation packet.
For questions, please contact the Ponca City High School main office at 580-767-9500.