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...

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...

Ponder Junior High Prepares for STAAR Testing Ponder Junior High students are gearing up for the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) exams, with testing dat...

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 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...

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 ...

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...

MySchoolBucks, the service that has been providing our families with a convenient way to manage school payments, is introducing a new membership program called MSB FamilyPass . ...

From work, to home, to school, our phones are a key tool to navigate and communicate throughout the day. The custom-built Ponder ISD app makes it easy to stay up to date with dist...

Attention Ponder Parents and Guardians!! Returning student registration is now open for the 2024-2025 school year on your Ascender Parent Portal! Click here to register your child...

Dear Ponder ISD Families, The safety and wellness of our students and staff is always our top priority. To further protect health and safety, each Ponder ISD campus now stocks un...