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Just a reminder, Ponder ISD will be closed next week for Thanksgiving. We hope our staff and students find time to rest and enjoy time with their loved ones. We will miss you, Lions!
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Tonight, the Ponder ISD School Board will meet at 6:30 at the PISD Admin Building. To view the meetings agenda visit https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/2363?meeting=609682
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Just a friendly reminder that Monday, Sept. 6 is a school holiday for both students and staff. Enjoy your three-day weekend, Lions!
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Veterans Day is coming up and as you know, we like to celebrate our heroes big in Ponder ISD. Ponder Elementary would love for our veterans to join them on November 10 for a Veterans Day Parade! For more information visit https://www.ponderisd.net/article/1297275
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Just a friendly reminder that Monday, October 23 is a student and staff holiday! Enjoy your weekend, Lions!
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We're thrilled to announce the new app for Ponder ISD! It's
everything Ponder ISD, in your pocket.
Download for Android https://bit.ly/3PEZO8p
Download for iPhone https://apple.co/46vzbJS
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PJH recognized our Lion Leader award recipients for the first grading period today. A Lion Leader exemplifies outstanding characteristics both as a student and as a citizen of the community. Lion Leaders are able to handle many different aspects of student life while maintaining excellence in the classroom. Lion Leaders promote and take pride in Ponder Junior High School and in themselves.
Please congratulate the following students and their families:
6th grade- Kynlee Felderhoff & Cheyenne Latham
7th grade- Olivia Tavera & Kinley Peacock
8th grade- Bailey Brooks & Montgomery Martin
Teacher- Ross Wiersma
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Earlier this week, Ponder High School students spent time learning from the professionals at the Future Electricians Showcase held the Dallas Convention Center. Another great opportunity for our Lions to be career-ready! #OnePride
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Just a reminder that tomorrow, October 20 is a Staff Development Day. We hope all of our Lions enjoy their extended weekend! We will miss you all!
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Congratulations to the Boy's Cross County Team for placing second at their District meet! They will be competing at Regionals on Monday (10/23) in Grand Prairie. Good luck boys! #weareponderproud
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🚌 It's National School Bus Safety Week! 🚌 Let's start the week with a focus on kids' safety at the bus stop. Arriving early, waiting patiently, and maintaining a safe distance from the bus are key. Share these tips with your community and make our bus stops safer for everyone!
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Ponder Elementary teachers, Kristi Roberts and Kristy Sullivan were recently presented with a grant from the Ponder Education Foundation. This $4,760 grant will be utilized to support Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) at the elementary campus.
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