Ponder Junior High School

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 – 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). ...

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 ...

Kristy Hathcock, 7th Grade College & Career Exploration – PJH WHAT ELSE? Football is BIG in Ponder and our 7th Graders went undefeated earning the District Champ Title!! Way...

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...

Today, our Ponder Junior High STEP students took learning beyond the classroom — and into the heart of the community. Using money they’ve earned through their on-campus snack car...

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...