🇺🇸 Join Us for Our Veterans Day Celebration! 🇺🇸
📅 Monday, November 11, 2024
📍 Ponder ISD
We’re excited to honor the brave men and women who have served our country at our Veterans Day Celebration!
🕘 Parade Line-Up: 9:00 AM – Ponder High School Fine Arts Parking Lot
🎉 Parade Start: 9:30 AM – Around all district campuses
🎈 Parade Ending & Program: Ponder Upper Elementary Gymnasium
Our students will be cheering for veterans as they parade through, and we’ll wrap up with a special program, donuts, and coffee for veterans at the gym!
Veterans, we’d love to see you there! Please RSVP by calling 940-479-8230.
Check www.ponderisd.net for any weather updates.
Let’s come together as a community to say THANK YOU to those who’ve served!
Check out the graphic for this year's theme dress days for Red Ribbon Week!
Ponder ISD is seeking passionate parents, staff, and community members to join the District Improvement Team and School Health Advisory Committee (SHAC)!
The District Improvement Team helps shape the future of education in Ponder by advising on district goals and programs. SHAC works collaborative to improve student and family health through coordinated wellness initiatives.
Apply today! Visit ponderisd.net/page/district-committees to learn more! Applications are due by Oct. 15.
Ponder High School’s Graphic Design practicum class, known as Pride Design Studio, has been hard at work, producing a variety of vinyl banners for community events. The talented students created 82 sports banners for Volleyball, Football, Cross Country, and Cheer, commissioned by the Ponder Athletic Booster Club. Additionally, they designed and printed two six-foot banners for the Ponder Education Foundation’s annual golf tournament.
The Pride Design Studio team consists of students Rafael Montiel-Lopez, John McEwen, Jacob Miller, and Joslyn Major in the back row, and Wendy Perez Soto, Caitlyn Vanatta, Jordyn Seay, and Molly Bruton in the front row. Under the guidance of Mrs. Shelly Steele, the class has become an essential part of building Ponder Pride in the community, by blending creativity with hands-on learning experiences.
These banners will be on display at various school events and the foundation’s golf tournament, showcasing the studio’s contributions to the school and local organizations.
Who is excited for FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS?
As we gear up for the football season, please be aware of the following guidelines for Ponder ISD's stadium:
- No outside food, drinks, alcohol, or tobacco products are allowed.
- Tailgating with open flames is only permitted with prior approval.
- Once you leave the stadium, re-entry requires a new ticket.
- Please park in designated areas and avoid grassy spots.
- Home and visitor fans must use separate entrances; crossing over is not allowed.
- Children under 5th grade must be with an adult or in the Lion's Den area.
- No student over 5th grade will be allowed in the Lion's Den area.
- Only uniformed participants are allowed on the field.
- Glass bottles, food, gum, sunflower seeds, and tobacco are prohibited on the field.
- Small bags/purses only—no backpacks allowed.
- Respectful behavior is required at all times; inappropriate conduct may result in ejection and a ban from future events.
Join us for the first home game next Friday, August 30, at 7 PM as we take on Venus High School. Let's show our Ponder pride! #MadeForGreatness #FAM1LY
Are you a Registered Nurse looking for a flexible work opportunity?
Ponder ISD is seeking dedicated RNs to join our team as substitute nurses. Help us provide top-notch care for our students when they need it most. Interested? Apply today and be part of our supportive and caring school community!
We are #PonderProud of Faith Hooper for placing 2nd in News Writing at state academic UIL. The Ponder ISD School Board was excited to recognize Faith at our recent board meeting. We have some amazing students in Ponder ISD. #MadeForGreatness
Are you a Registered Nurse looking for a flexible work opportunity? Ponder ISD is seeking dedicated RNs to join our team as substitute nurses. Help us provide top-notch care for our students when they need it most.
Interested? Apply today and be part of our supportive and caring school community!
Are you passionate about making a difference in our community? Do you enjoy working with children and have a flexible schedule? Ponder ISD is looking for dedicated and reliable individuals to join our team as Bus Drivers and Substitute Bus Drivers. Visit https://www.applitrack.com/ponderisd/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Transportation to learn more!
Say “hello” to two-way messaging and classroom
announcements in the Ponder ISD app! With the addition of
Rooms, our district app keeps getting better. Parents/
guardians check your email/text for instructions to sign up and
access new features.
Say “hello” to two-way messaging in the Ponder ISD app! The same district app now offers
class announcements and parent-teacher chat. Look for your personalized invitation to begin using this feature in our app after Aug 1.
Download for Android https://bit.ly/3PEZO8p
Download for iPhone https://apple.co/46vzbJS
Ponder ISD's Back to School Bash is scheduled for Saturday, August 3, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Ponder Elementary. The event will feature free school supplies, haircuts, food, school vaccinations, athletic physicals, registration assistance, and other resources. We can't wait to see everyone there!
Today, we honor our compassionate caregivers and unsung heroes of health - our Ponder ISD School Nurses! With skill and care, they provide comfort, support, and essential medical attention to our students, ensuring their well-being and safety in school. From tending to bumps and bruises to offering guidance on wellness and illness prevention, our school nurses play a vital role in keeping our school community healthy and thriving. Let's extend our heartfelt gratitude to these dedicated professionals for their unwavering commitment to the health and happiness of our students. Thank you, Nurse Seay and Nurse Hockaday for your tireless dedication and invaluable contributions to our school family!
Today, Ponder ISD honors the incredible contributions of the paraprofessionals in our schools. Thank you ALL for your dedication and support, making a difference in countless lives every day!
Ponder ISD Job Fair
May 18, 2024
9-11 am
Ponder ISD Is Hiring! We'd love to have you join our team!
Apply Here Today: https://www.applitrack.com/ponderisd/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1
Ponder Parents and Community Members...don't forget to join us tomorrow night at Ponder Elementary for our Campus Needs Assessment!
Don’t forget Monday is a Student Holiday! 🎉
While your kiddos are out of school we are in the path of a stunning solar eclipse! If you plan to view the eclipse, remember a few safety tips! 😎
- Use ISO-certified solar glasses 🕶️
- No direct sun peeking 👀
- Enjoy this rare moment safely 🌑
Stay safe and soak in this once-in-a-lifetime event!
Hey, Ponder Parents!
Applications for Pre-K ('24-'25) are now open!!
See the flyer and the link for more information and access to the sign-up form! https://5il.co/2hxxp
