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"The expectations of life depend upon diligence; the mechanic that would perfect his work must first sharpen his tools."

Confucius

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The road begins in the early days of elementary...

Our mission is to ensure students are performing at or above grade level. To achieve this, our school will emphasize the core areas of reading, writing, science, and math. 

Expectations for behavior are maintained in a consistent fashion to ensure orderly and efficient classrooms. A structured school culture is a key element of success. Each party involved, from the parents, to the staff, to the students, are held accountable for their role in the overall mission.

PODER students will develop the work ethic and focus needed to achieve academic success.

The professional mindset...

Students as young as kindergarten age learn how to maintain good study habits, manage their time, and recognize the appropriate time & place for certain behavior.

- Well-established and proven curricular programs are selected. 

- Student progress tracked on a daily basis. 

- Weekly assessments provide a snapshot of academic progress.

- Gaps targeted with extra tutoring. 

- Uniforms required. Learn more about our uniform policy. 

Extended Day Program

Dismissal at 4pm, tutoring and clubs until 5pm. 

PODER is one of the few schools to offer an extended day program. The extra time provides a structured environment for students between the hours of 3pm and 5pm. This is a common window of unsupervised time for students with working parents.


Tennis Program

#Tennis is life

Research has shown that tennis can increase physical fitness as well as mental capacity. Tennis instruction of this kind would ordinarily cost hundreds of dollars per year. 

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Chess Program

We start with the basics...

Chess players are masters of strategic thinking and are trained to think several moves ahead. Intense focus, discipline, critical thinking and determination are required.

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A word from the Principal...

My grandson is learning at an accelerated rate. He looks forward to going to school every day and believes learning is fun!

Mary Podzemny, Grandmother

It's been a great place to have our granddaughter. I've enjoyed all the teachers I've interacted with, and the learning is superb!

Patricia Green, Grandmother

Getting kids to sit still and study may be the obvious approach to improving classroom learning, but PODER doesn’t stop at the classroom.

Ike Fredregill, Cowboy State Daily Columnist

PODER Academy is one of the few academies across the country that includes chess in their curriculum. It's a game of skill and requires students to think outside of the box.

Mariah Ellis, KGWN Radio Personality

During the 2018-19 school year, PODER students received some of the highest scores in the district on the Wyoming Test of Proficiency and Progress, also known as WY-TOPP.

Kathryn Palmer, Wyoming Tribune Eagle Journalist