Ponder High School

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). ...

At last night’s Board of Trustees meeting, the Ponder ISD School Board approved the hiring of Daina Hunt as the district’s new Director of Special Education. Please join us in con...

Ponder ISD was honored to welcome State Representative Andy Hopper to our district this week. His visit provided a meaningful opportunity to showcase the incredible work happening ...

Ponder ISD is excited to welcome our new School Resource Officer, Officer Marc Stanwyck! We are grateful to our School Board and Superintendent Dr. Hill for their continued com...

Ponder ISD Families, Here’s your Week at a Glance for November 17–22 — a busy week full of athletics, PTO events, and a district-wide holiday. Thank you for showing up, cheering ...

Ponder ISD’s Hope Squad is making a difference this holiday season by leading a district-wide food drive to support our local community food pantries and the Backpack Blessings Pro...

Ponder ISD Week at a Glance November 10–15, 2025 It’s another exciting week across Ponder ISD — packed with events that showcase our students’ hard work, talent, and Lion Prid...

In Dual Credit English III (ENGL 1301 – Composition I), Ponder High School juniors are proving they’re truly Made for Greatness. Under the guidance of Professor Harold, studen...

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We are excited to share several important testing opportunities coming up this school year at Ponder High School. These tests are valuable tools for college readiness, career expl...

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 dur...

Ponder ISD is making a significant change to its academic calendar, officially transitioning to a four-day instructional week beginning in the 2025-2026 school year. This decisi...

Ponder ISD is now accepting applications for our state-based Pre-K program for the 2025-26 school year. If your child will be four years old on or before September 1, they may qua...

Ponder ISD is hosting a Gifted & Talented Information Meeting on Thursday, January 23rd, from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM in the Ponder ISD Board Room. This event will provide valuable i...

PHS Senior Faith Hooper Selected as Finalist for the Davey O’Brien High School Scholarship Ponder Independent School District is proud to announce that senior Faith Hooper has b...

On Monday, October 28, the Ponder ISD School Board unanimously approved a series of much-needed improvements across several campuses and athletic facilities. This includes upgrade...

📅 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 ...

Attention all Lion fans! Get ready to experience a parade like no other as we step into our "In My Hoco Era" on October 9 ! Whether you’re channeling the fearless spirit of ...

In accordance with Texas law, school districts are required to provide parents and guardians with information on safe firearm storage. This is part of an effort to reduce gun-rela...

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about suicide, one of the leading causes of death across all age groups. The campaign emphasizes that pr...