Ponder Elementary School

Ponder ISD is proud to celebrate Oliver Rich, a fourth grader, for being named one of just 200 finalists in Texas for the National Math Stars program—an incredible achievement c...

Beginning with the 2025–2026 school year, a new Texas law—House Bill 1481—will go into effect. This legislation places limits on student use of personal communication devices duri...

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, ...

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 , support...

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 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 Week at a Glance | Dec. 8–13 A busy and exciting week across PISD! Monday • JH Girls Basketball vs Santo (Ponder JH) • JH Boys Basketball @ Van Alstyne Tue...

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...

At the November Board Meeting, the Ponder ISD School Board and administration approved a pause on accepting new student transfer applications in alignment with Policy FDA (LOCAL). ...