February 21, 2024
In our continuous effort to enhance the educational experience and continuous improvement, Ponder ISD is excited to announce updates for the 2024-2025 academic year. After thoroug...
![Lady Lions Playoff and Ticket Information](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/ponder_isd_ar/article/image/large_e293ea44-1a48-454e-a702-b182cd48c505.jpg)
February 19, 2024
Ponder Fans: Here we go again!!! Lady Lions will face off against Rains this Tuesday ONLINE TICKETS ONLY Click HERE To Purchase Tickets Where: Heath High School (Rockwall) Wh...
![Lion Playoffs](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/ponder_isd_ar/article/image/large_71614404-fe0e-4666-8aeb-4bc1be5ed4c5.jpg)
February 17, 2024
Ponder Lions Basketball Playoff Clash: Ponder vs Duncanville Village Tech at North Crowley HS Purchase Tickets HERE The playoff fever is in full swing as the Ponder Lions ...
![PHS Commits](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/ponder_isd_ar/article/image/large_44f9c9dd-94a2-42f5-90a7-87c5773c698f.jpg)
February 16, 2024
Ponder, TX – Excitement filled the air at Ponder High School on Thursday, February 15, 2024, as three outstanding student-athletes officially sealed their commitments to college t...
![No School Feb. 16 & 19](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/ponder_isd_ar/article/image/large_f8745ba9-1cf1-4867-bdd9-d8a00252ffb6.jpg)
February 14, 2024
Attention, Ponder ISD Families! Please mark your calendars for upcoming campus closure dates. Schools will be closed on Friday, February 16th, for a student holiday, and on Mond...
![Playoff Round 2](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/ponder_isd_ar/article/image/large_f4615290-62b7-4f87-9f37-491f3167326f.jpg)
February 13, 2024
Ponder Fans!!! Ponder Lady Lions vs. Gunter The hardwood heat will rise as the Ponder High School basketball team clashes with Gunter High School at Denton Braswell High School o...
![Commits](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/ponder_isd_ar/article/image/large_0554795f-c434-4d55-9a29-eff7b4143c11.jpg)
February 8, 2024
Ponder High School Celebrate Senior Commitment to Collegiate Sports
Ponder, TX - Amidst cheers and applause, Ponder High School seniors gathered for their commitment ceremony,...
![PLAYOFF Information](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/ponder_isd_ar/article/image/large_c60c1fe0-f1d0-49e8-b1da-b126cf5dfa09.jpg)
February 8, 2024
**Ponder Lady Lion Playoff Matchup Set for Bi-District Showdown** CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS
The Ponder Lady Lions are gearing up for a thrilling bi-district playoff cl...
![New Hire Headshots](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/ponder_isd_ar/article/image/large_8ae5fb13-8246-4193-8e10-d51fdf720317.jpg)
February 2, 2024
We are thrilled to announce four exceptional professionals joining the Ponder Independent School District team!
First, we would like to welcome Tara Allred back to Ponder IS...
![Athletic Schedule Information](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/ponder_isd_ar/article/image/large_feb63d77-b8cf-4d41-94fd-b853b01efa96.jpg)
February 2, 2024
It's an exciting time in Ponder as the spring sports are set to kick off in the coming days. We want to make sure that everyone has an opportunity to download and print the variou...
![UIL Realignment Announcement](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/ponder_isd_ar/article/image/large_c3f4c8c8-13d5-4b06-be60-4a009ee6c6b8.jpg)
February 1, 2024
Ponder High School Prepares for New UIL Alignments in Key Sports Ponder High School's athletic teams now know who their opponents will be in the coming years the University I...
![TASBO Graphic](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/ponder_isd_ar/article/image/large_6ef59c17-b009-46cb-8240-9ea73e748668.png)
January 25, 2024
For the second straight year, Ponder Independent School District (ISD) has been awarded the prestigious Award of Excellence in Financial Management by the Texas Association of Sch...
![Elementary Principal](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/ponder_isd_ar/article/image/large_2b8bb66f-885b-4c74-b9c7-fc9865e50fb9.jpg)
January 19, 2024
Ponder ISD Welcomes New Principal for Ponder Elementary School
Ponder Independent School District is thrilled to announce the appointment of Mrs. Heather Thornburg as th...
![Photo from the Nutcracker at UNT](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/ponder_isd_ar/article/image/large_9817b3e8-1efa-43a6-8909-688f414c8ce5.png)
December 20, 2023
We're delighted to share the incredible achievements of three talented Ponder ISD students—Brannock, Beckett, and Lily Sorensen—who recently dazzled audiences in the Denton Ballet...
December 4, 2023
In adherence to the rules set forth by the University Interscholastic League (UIL), all gymnasiums within Ponder ISD are mandated to shut down from December 22 to December 26, 202...
December 1, 2023
The following important message was sent out to all Lion families on November 30.
Ponder Families,
As proud Lions, we uphold the principles set by our district and th...
![NHS Induction Ceremony Flyer](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/ponder_isd_ar/article/image/large_aaebfa0a-039e-408d-8b30-724a9ec6bb33.png)
November 30, 2023
Ponder High School's National Honor Society will be inducting its newest members on December 11 at 7 P.M. in the PHS Gym. We hope you can join us in honoring our 2023 inductees fo...
November 16, 2023
Join our PISD Counselors and Grief specialists Brandy Stiles, LPC, and Natalie Garcia, LPC, for our next Family Night, "Hope For The Holidays," on Wednesday, December 6th at 6:00 ...
![Flu Shot Banner](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/ponder_isd_ar/article/image/large_bbd15d4f-cbe0-48ee-a84f-74dd804cc496.png)
November 10, 2023
Get ready, Ponder ISD families! Flu season is upon us, and we've got your back. Check the attached fliers for upcoming vaccination opportunities for our students. We want to kee...
![Taher-Child Nutrition Survey](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/ponder_isd_ar/article/image/large_a06a50d7-3cff-46c1-b251-9de65dc38841.jpg)
November 9, 2023
Please take a moment to complete the school lunch survey provided by TAHER. The survey will be open for feedback until November 30. Thank you for taking time to provide feedba...