Student & Family Resources
Whether you’re new to our school or a longtime Pond Gap Elementary School family, we want to provide the resources you need to achieve success.
This is a central hub for students and families to easily access information for navigating the school and school day, including enrollment, student handbooks, information about schedules, extra curricular activities, and more!
Enrollment
Pond Gap Elementary serves students in Pre-K through fifth grade.
Students who are zoned for Pond Gap are automatically enrolled.
Enrollment for students who are new to the districts must be completed in person by a parent or legal guardian.
Daily Schedule
At Pond Gap, the school day begins at 7:45 a.m. and ends at 2:45 p.m. on regular school days.
Students must attend for at least 3.5 hours to be counted present for the day.
After School Care
Shades of Development is Pond Gap's only on-site after-care provider, but several other organizations offer pickup and transportation to off-site programs.
Extracurricular Activities
Pond Gap offers several after school and extracurricular opportunities. Through these clubs and others, students have the opportunity to expand their classroom learning, get to know peers with similar interests, and explore new skills.
Student Supports
The entire staff of Pond Gap Elementary is committed to establishing an atmosphere in which children will feel safe, secure, and happy so they maximize their opportunities to learn and achieve. The school has trained counselors and social workers on staff.
Library / Media Center
Our library is a hub for student learning, reading, and discovery. In addition to the school library, teachers may maintain individual collections of age-appropriate books in their classrooms to support literacy and foster a love of reading.
Support Organization
Pond Gap Elementary does not have a Parent Organization at this time. If you are interested in volunteering or being on the parent focus group, please contact the front office at 865.909.9040 or email Principal Sarah Mercer.