This sign-up is for all 8th grade virtual students who have NOT already taken the PSAT (Oct. 27th). Please note the first 30 students for each date will be allowed to come to test so that CDC/Federal/State/HISD/College Board testing and health guidelines can be followed. Ms. Warren will notify/confirm each student, through their HISD email, as to their testing date. Please remember that the PSAT is optional in 8th grade and only counts toward admission into Bellaire's IB program. The dates of testing are as follows: 11/6, 11/11, 11/18, 12/1, 12/7, 12/9, 12/10, and 12/16. Ms. Warren will send an email confirmation to each student's HISD email the MONDAY before the testing date. (In the case of a Monday test date, it will go out Friday.)

Please remember that you must be signed in to your HISD email to access the document.

Questions? Contact Kat Warren at awarren4@houstonisd.org.

An NJHS meeting for RETURNING MEMBERS ONLY will be held on Wednesday, November 4th at 3:30 p.m. on Microsoft Teams. Ms. Reynolds and Ms. Sher will discuss: service hours, leadership positions, and member expectations. See you there!

New member applications for current 8th grade students will be available beginning Monday, November 9th. Applications will be due no later than Wednesday, November 18th. Qualifying applicants must have the following: a 93 core content average for 7th grade, an overall E average in conduct for all classes, and be in good standing with teachers and administrators.

New member applications for current 7th grade students will be available in the spring semester of 2021.

Our Urban Agriculture Teacher & Cheer Coach, Ms. Gina Taylor, has a 28-year-old son, Kirby, who is currently being treated at MD Anderson.  

Every November, MD Anderson has a Boot Walk to End Cancer, which is an annual fundraiser that provides support for patient programs, research, prevention, and education at MD Anderson. This is the third year she has formed Team #kirbystrong to end cancer. Because of COVID, this year’s walk is virtual. In honor of Kirby, POMS will be having an outdoor, socially-distanced Boot Walk on campus during independent student learning on Friday, November 6th for faculty, staff, and in-person students. 

Ms. Taylor will be selling wristbands for $5 on Thursday during independent learning. On Friday, November 6th, those who purchased wristbands can wear boots/shoes of any kind (cowboy, knee high, hunting boots, rain boots, high tops) to school. At the end of the day during independent student learning, faculty, staff, and in-person students will walk around the track two times to Give Cancer the Boot. This will be a great way to end the week and show our support for a worthy cause!

#kirbystrong

Take part in donating gently used jackets & non-perishable food items in anticipation of cool weather and the holiday season. Donations will be accepted at the Pin Oak main entrance (Circle Drive) in designated bins. #ChargerStrong

Questions? Contact Bruno Mesa at bruno.mesa@houstonisd.org.

The purpose of this notice is to inform you that revisions to the Pin Oak Middle School PTO Bylaws have been proposed and to provide you a copy of the proposed revisions.

The revisions have been reviewed and approved by the Executive Board on October 22, 2020 and are being recommended for adoption by the POMS PTO. According to our current Bylaws, these revisions must be presented to the membership at least 10 days prior the general PTO meeting and will be voted by members in attendance at that meeting.

The main purpose for the revisions is to update the Bylaws so that they accurately reflect our current practices. For your reference, we have provided a link to the:

• Proposed Bylaws
• List of Revisions

Please take time to review the proposed Bylaws and the list of revisions. The proposed Bylaws must be passed with a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the general PTO members present and constituting a quorum at the November 16th, 2020 PTO meeting. Proxy votes are not allowed.
Thank you for your time and attention. If you have any questions or comments, please email Judy Cheng at parliamentarian@pinoakpto.org.

Online applications are being accepted now for HISD School Choice. Phase I ends November 6th. See HISD's School Choice website for more information on virtual school choice fairs, instructions on how to apply, application deadlines, and more!

UPDATE for 8th Graders:

A comprehensive information slide deck is now available for you and your family as you make decisions about which Magnet or Program Choice high school to pursue.

Phase 1 of the magnet application process is fully underway. Pin Oak Middle School will be taking applications until November 6th at 11:59 p.m. Ranking does matter, so please list the school you'd like to attend the most as #1. Click here to access our virtual tour which is 100% self-paced. Here, you will learn about the many great programs Pin Oak has to offer and you will be given a chance to hear from our teachers and learn what to expect in our classrooms.

Pin Oak Middle School Fact Sheet

Questions? Contact Magnet Coordinator Philip Neal at PNEAL@houstonisd.org.

Eighth graders: 

Click here to find out more information about Bellaire High School's World Languages Magnet Program and courses offered for zoned students.

Questions? Contact Interim Magnet Coordinator Quan Ngo at lngo@houstonisd.org.

Eighth graders:

Are you zoned to Lamar?  Are you interested in applying for a transfer to Lamar? Do you want more information about all that Lamar has to offer?  Visit our website (Lamar Prospective Students) to learn more about our programs, pathways, instructional model, application timelines, what to do if you’re zoned or not zoned, and what our motto “Small School Feel…Big School Opportunities” really means!

Opportunities to Connect with Lamar:

Lamar Zoned Contact Form

Thursday Virtual Tours

Individual Information Sessions

Virtual Parent Coffees

Virtual Texan Roundup

Questions? Contact Magnet Coordinator Casey Titus at ctitus@houstonisd.org.

POMS School Store is now virtual! If you would like to purchase polos, sweatshirts, or spirit shirts for your Charger, you can do so here.

You will have to log into your Membership Toolkit account (the same way you do to access the school directory) or create a new account if you don't already have one. You can pay for your items through PayPal or with a credit/debit card.

Once you have purchased your items, you will be contacted by the school store volunteers regarding picking up those items. We plan to have designated pick-up days for items ordered through the online store.

Due to COVID restrictions, the physical store at school will remain closed until further notice.

Please email schoolstore@pinoakpto.org with any questions. Thank you for supporting POMS!

Log in to update your directory info or sign up for a new account if you're a new user. If you have used Membership Toolkit at another school, you may log in using your same account information.

Also, be sure to download the free Membership Toolkit app on the App Store or Google Play, so you'll have the school directory and school calendar with you at all times on your mobile device! You can even sync the PTO calendar to your phone's calendar and opt to receive push notifications for important announcements!

HISD Wraparound Services is here to help. Please see the following documents and complete a Student Assistance Form (SAF) found here.

Wraparound Services Contact Sheet

Wraparound Services Info Sheet English/Spanish

For more information, visit HISD Wraparound Services.