Ponder ISD along with other area school districts will continue to keep closed all schools and facilities until at least Monday, May 4, 2020. PLEASE NOTE THAT SCHOOL IS CONSIDERED AN ESSENTIAL ACTIVITY; THEREFORE, FREE MEALS WILL CONTINUE TO BE AVAILABLE TO EVERY PONDER ISD STUDENT FROM 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, ON WEEKDAYS, AT PONDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, EVEN WITH THE STAY AT HOME ORDER IN PLACE.
Information about the process to pickup free meals locally has been posted. Please continue to monitor this site for any future changes or updates.
Visit our COVID-19 website for updated information.
Several local scholarship deadlines have been extended through April 8th.
***UPDATED APRIL 1ST***
*All deadlines are still April 8th*
Click Here to see updated information about how to turn in your applications.
Individual Scholarship Applications Found Here:
Bank of the West Greenbriar Pharmacy
Ponder Vet Hospital Math/Science
T.S. and Alice Cope Memorial Kelly Box Memorial
Ponder Education Foundation/CoServ Cover Sheet
Students and Parents of the Class of 2024! Because we are unable to meet on April 13th, Mrs. Ivy has set up some important avenues of communication for you to receive necessary information about getting ready to start high school in 20-21!
Check out Important Next Steps for Class of 2024 for everything you need to know!
Online Instructional Program
Click below for a video from Ponder High School Principal Dr. Matthew Birdwell regarding our online learning platform.
Students will utilize their Chromebooks to access Google Classroom for a daily message and instructional items for the following classes:
Monday/Wednesday:
Language Arts & Social Studies
Tuesday/Thursday:
Math & Science
Friday:
Language Arts - Reading program / extension activities
Please visit Teacher Pages from the menu above to access teacher contact information. Information will also be posted for accessing Google Classroom for those that need it.
Contact information for the School Principal, Assistant Principal, and Counselor can be found on the School Info menu above.
Students are encouraged to email their teacher for content related questions. Our staff is "on call" during the day as they work from home and attend the needs of their families.
Thank you for your patience this past week as PHS has worked with district administrators and campus staff to plan and train for providing online learning opportunities for our students. As we work through this process in the coming weeks, we will monitor and make adjustments where necessary. Working together allows us the opportunity to make the best, most appropriate decisions for our students, families, and staff members.
Dr. Matthew Birdwell
Principal
Ponder High School
Ponder High School Prom
Due to school cancellation being extended through Friday, April 3rd, the Ponder High School prom has been rescheduled for Saturday, May 9th at the Denton Fine Arts Council. Eleventh and Twelfth grade students wishing to attend prom may purchase tickets beginning Monday, April 6th and can pick them up through Friday, May 1st. Those students who have already purchased and picked up tickets will be honored. Contact the high school office at 940-479-8210 with any questions.
Senior Yearbook Recognition Ads are on sale now! Click on the link for more information!
Registration Forms Available
Registration packets for the 2019-2020 school year are now available online. The forms can be completed online and printed at home to be returned to the school office or blank forms can be printed at home to be completed manually with pen and paper. Pre-printed paper copies will be available in the school office for families as well.
Access the 2019-2020 Student Registration Packets Here
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