Ponder ISD

At Ponder Upper Elementary, students earn Lion Bucks by showing great character, leadership, and awesome behavior all over campus. This week, some of our Lions chose to spend thei...

The Ponder FFA chapter is celebrating a landmark achievement after member Bristol Shoemate earned Reserve Champion Hampshire Breeding Gilt honors at the 2026 San Antonio Stock Sho...

Ponder FFA is recognizing an impressive achievement by member Addyson Dear, who exhibited the Reserve Champion Southdown Ram at the 2026 San Antonio Stock Show. This honor marks a...

Ponder ISD is proud to participate in the Texas America 250 Reading Challenge, a statewide initiative encouraging Texans of all ages to complete 2,500 minutes of reading, service, ...

Senior Rylie Rivers was announced yesterday as a recipient of a $5,000 CoServ Scholarship, and Ponder ISD is thrilled to celebrate her accomplishment. The CoServ Scholarship is on...

The Ponder ISD Board of Trustees unanimously voted to call a bond election to address the district’s continued growth. This decision reflects months of thoughtful work and collabo...

January is National Mentoring Month, and Ponder ISD is proud to honor the exceptional staff members who dedicate their time, expertise, and encouragement to supporting our first- a...

Ponder Independent School District is excited to announce two upcoming job fairs as the district continues to grow and invest in high-quality educators who are “Made for Greatness...

Ponder ISD is excited to continue the 4-day instructional week for the 2026–2027 school year. Students will follow the four-day schedule beginning October 2, 2026 , supporti...

Ponder ISD – Week at a Glance January 19 - 23 📅 Tuesday, January 20 High School ⚽ Boys & Girls Soccer vs Gainesville 📍 Gainesville HS 🕒 5:30 / 7:00 PM 🏀 Girls Bask...

Ponder ISD Dual Language Parent Information Meetings Interested in Dual Language opportunities for your incoming PK–1st grade student for the 2026–27 school year ? Join u...

Week at a Glance: January 12–17 Monday, January 12 High School Cheer Showcase 📍 PHS Gym 🕡 6:30 PM Tuesday, January 13 High School Girls Basketball (JVR / V ...

Ponder Junior High 7th grade students recently held informational interviews with guest speakers and gained insightful advice about college and future careers. Students had the op...

Week at a Glance: January 05–09 Welcome back, Lions! We hope everyone enjoyed a restful break and is ready for an exciting week ahead at Ponder ISD. As we kick off the new semest...

This holiday season, Ponder ISD once again demonstrated the strength, compassion, and unity that define our community. Through the combined efforts of student organizations, athle...

Safe Firearm Storage: A Critical Step in Protecting Texas Families Recent data underscores the importance of responsible firearm storage in Texas. In 2021, the state recorded 4...

Ponder High School Band Students Advance to Area Round Ponder ISD is proud to celebrate an outstanding achievement by our Ponder High School Band program. Several talented stud...

PONDER WEEK AT A GLANCE December 8–13 📅 MONDAY • Dec 8 JH Girls Basketball vs Santo 7A / 8A — Ponder JH JH Boys Basketball at Van Alstyne 7A / 8B / 7...

Ponder FFA Steer & Heifer Show Set for December 13 Ponder ISD is excited to invite our community to the Ponder FFA Steer & Heifer Show on Saturday, December 13, 2025, hosted at D...

Ponder ISD Week at a Glance | December 1–6, 2025 As we return from Thanksgiving break, there’s a full and festive week ahead across Ponder ISD! Here’s what’s happening across L...