POMS 8th Grade Activities

2026–2027

The POMS 8th Grade Activities Committee has been busy planning the following events celebrating the Class of 2027:*

• Date TBD: 8th Grade Panoramic Photo
• Friday, May 14, 7:00–9:30 PM: 8th Grade Semi-Formal Dance at POMS 8th Grade Pin Oak Students only!
• Monday, May 24, 2:30–4:00 PM: 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony — A House**
• Tuesday, May 25, 2:30–4:00 PM: 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony — B House**
• Wednesday, May 26, 2:30–4:00 PM: 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony — C House**
• Date, time, and destination TBD: 8th Grade Field Trip
• Thursday, May 27, time TBD: 8th Grade Breakfast & Yearbook Signing
• Friday, May 28, 9:00–11:00 AM: 8th Grade Promotion Parade & Picnic

For more information, please email Tricia Onufer, Jean Lee, and Cindy Wu, POMS PTO 8th Grade Activities Chairs, at 8thgradeactivities@pinoakpto.org.

*Event times will be added once they have been confirmed. Dates subject to change due to HISD updates.

**Doors open at 2:00 PM.

Underwriters & Corporate Sponsors

This year’s underwriters & corporate sponsors will be posted here as confirmed.

Volunteer Opportunities

• 8th Grade Field Trip: Signup link TBD
• 8th Grade Breakfast: Signup link TBD
• 8th Grade Promotion Parade & Picnic: Signup link TBD

8TH GRADE FIELD TRIP

• The POMS 8th Grade Field Trip date and destination are TBD.
• Staff and volunteer arrangements: TBD.
• Parent/student information sheet: TBD.
• Day-of communication information: TBD.

WHEN ARE PERMISSION SLIPS DUE?

• Permission slip deadline and submission instructions: TBD.
• Student eligibility requirements and deadlines: TBD.

WHAT TIME SHOULD STUDENTS ARRIVE FOR FIELD TRIP?

• Student arrival time: TBD.
• BUS DEPARTURE TIME: TBD.

WHAT TIME WILL STUDENTS RETURN TO POMS?

• Estimated return time: TBD.
• Transportation, pickup, and dismissal instructions: TBD.

WHAT SHOULD STUDENTS WEAR/BRING?

• Attire and packing list: TBD.
• Phone and valuables guidelines: TBD.
• Lunch and spending money information: TBD.
• Swag bag contents and distribution information: TBD.
• LABEL EVERYTHING that your child brings from home!

8TH GRADE PROMOTION CEREMONIES

WHO?

• POMS 8th grade students and their invited guests.
• Guest limits and sibling attendance guidelines: TBD.
• RSVP information: TBD.

WHAT?

• POMS is holding promotion ceremonies by house to honor our 8th grade students for their hard work and accomplishments.
• Student attire guidelines: TBD.
• Photography and photo download information: TBD.

WHEN?

• Monday, May 24 (2:30–4:00 PM): House TBD
• Tuesday, May 25 (2:30–4:00 PM): House TBD
• Wednesday, May 26 (2:30–4:00 PM): House TBD
• Doors open at 2:00 PM.

WHERE?

• Ceremony location: TBD.
• Check-in location: TBD.
• Please arrive 30 minutes early to give yourself time to check in and get seated.

8TH GRADE BREAKFAST & YEARBOOK SIGNING

WHO?

• POMS 8th grade students and their teachers

WHAT?

• Breakfast for our 8th grade students to enjoy while they sign each other’s yearbooks. Do not forget to bring your yearbook to the breakfast!
• Yearbook distribution date and pickup instructions: TBD.
• Student attire guidelines: TBD.

WHEN?

• Thursday, May 27 (time TBD)
• Student arrival time and instructions: TBD.
• Schedule following breakfast: TBD.

WHERE?

• TBD

8TH GRADE PROMOTION PARADE & PICNIC

WHO?

• 8th grade students and their invited guests.
• Parade guest limit: TBD.
• Picnic is for students only.

WHAT?

• A parade throughout the school for other POMS grades to cheer for our 8th graders.
• Student attire guidelines: TBD.
• Bellaire High School: Spirit shirt ordering and delivery information TBD.
• Lamar High School: Spirit shirt purchasing information TBD.
• Picnic activities, refreshments, and raffle details: TBD.
• Photography and photo download information: TBD.

WHEN?

• Friday, May 28 (9:00–11:00 AM)
• Check-in will begin at 8:30 AM and end at 9:00 AM.
• Parade lineup is at 9:00 AM. Parade ends by 9:30 AM.
• Picnic begins at 9:30 AM and ends at 11:00 AM.
• Parents who wish to pick up their student may return after the picnic is over at 11:00 AM to sign them out.
• Students still on campus after 11:00 AM will return to class.

WHERE?

• POMS
• Students should report to the MPR NO LATER THAN 8:15 AM.
• Parents, please check in at the front office starting at 8:30 AM.
• Parents will be directed to line up along the parade route.