School Pictures
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
During students lunch time
We will invite students who are virtual to come to campus from 1:00-1:30 if they would like to be included.
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Parent Connection Newsletter
Winter 2020
We want to encourage you to check out the Parent and Family Engagement Connection letter posted in the link below. Together, we truly can make a difference for all of our children.
English:
Parent and Family Engagement Connection Newsletter
Parent and Family Engagement Connection Newsletter
Thanks for all you do as parents.
Cindy Fraser
PJH Counselor
Free Meals Now Available for All Students
The United States Department of Agriculture has approved a waiver for all Ponder ISD students to receive breakfast and lunch meals at NO COST beginning today (11/2/2020) through through the last day of school (5/27/2021). This waiver is due to COVID-19 and will be in effect as long as funding is available by the USDA. If the waiver is cancelled, all student accounts will return to their current eligibility status immediately.
In-person learners will use the cafeteria in the same manner to receive their meals at no cost. Virtual learners and non-student household siblings under 18 yrs. of age may participate in curbside pickup to receive free meals. This service must be pre-ordered via this Google Form to guarantee meal coverage.
**Please note that this only applies to regular student meals, as any a la carte items – including second meals, extra side items, snacks and beverages – will keep their regular costs.
Any current funds on lunch accounts will remain untouched and available for use in the future. If a student has money in their account, they will be allowed to purchase a la carte items, unless not permitted by parent/guardian.
If you have any questions, please contact Jeannie DeLange by phone at 940-479-8308 or jdelange@ponderisd.net.
It's time to start another Championship run! PJH has won the District UIL Contest for over 10 straight years. Events and Coaches are also posted around the building. Find an event and talk to a coach to get involved.
Curbside Meals for Virtual Learners
For information regarding breakfast and lunch pickup for ALL Ponder ISD VIRTUAL students, please follow this link. Updated information will be posted there each Friday, so be sure to check back each week.
JH Bell Schedule
1st 7:56a-8:44a
2nd 8:48a-9:36a
3rd 9:40a-10:28a
4th 10:32a-11:17a
5th 11:21a-12:06p
6th 12:10p-12:55p
7th 12:59p-1:47p
8th 1:51p-2:39p
9th 2:43p-3:30p
Ascender Parent Portal is LIVE
The new Ascender Parent Portal is now live and has replaced txConnect. This solution now allows for online registration which has been a feature often requested by our community. Letters were mailed to parents/guardians on June 3, 2020 which contain instructions on how to begin using this new parent portal. The parent letters were intended to be delivered in May, but due to technical problems the letters were held until the developers were able to release software updates to make the system work properly. We apologize for the delay, but hope that you will find it worthwhile.
To fiind out more details about how to complete the online registration process, vist our online registation information page.
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information for the 2020-2021 school year
Thank you for your patience as PJH has worked with district administrators and campus staff to plan for the 2020-2021 school year. As we return to educating students we will have a mindset of continual improvement. We will monitor and make adjustments where necessary. Working together allows us the opportunity to make the best, most appropriate decisions for our students, families, and staff members.
Contact information for the School Principal, Assitant Principal, and Counselor can be found on the School Info menu above.
Shawn Simmons
Principal
Ponder Junior High
Past Videos
PJH Update - May 4, 2020 - News and April Drawing
PJH Learning Plan - March 20, 2020
Click here to view helpful information for supporting your child
Junior High Remind 101
These links were provided during registration for the current school year. If you have not done so already, please click the appropriate link below to receive general information about PJH website updates.
6th Grade: https://www.remind.com/join/97a8gg
7th grade: https://www.remind.com/join/7eek42
8th grade: https://www.remind.com/join/d8kf7h
PJH Staff will be on duty at 7:30 a.m.
The building will not be accessible until that time.
If your student is dropped off before 7:30 they will need to wait under the front porch until staff arrive.
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The Student News Site of Ponder Junior High
Visitors
Please report directly to the main office.
All visitors will be required to show a valid, government-issued ID.
Thank you for your cooperation.
4:30 PM JH Boys Basketball @ S&S
6:30 PM - 10:00 PM Board Meeting
4:30 PM JH Boys Basketball @ Valley View
10:30 AM - 1:00 PM Ponder Junior High School Day Pictures
4:30 PM JH Boys Basketball vs Paradise
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM PJH District UIL Speaking and Spelling Contest