• Wednesday, March 8 (8:45 AM-9:15 AM): 8th Grade Panoramic Photo
• Friday, May 19 (6 PM - 8:30 PM):8th Grade Semi-Formal Dance
  • *DANCE IS FOR 8TH GRADE PIN OAK STUDENTS ONLY!*
• Tuesday, May 23 (8:15 AM - 5:30 PM): 8th Grade Field Trip to Splashway!
• Tuesday, May 30 (8:30 AM - 10:30 AM): 8th Grade Breakfast & Yearbook Signing
• Wednesday, May 31 (9 AM): 8th Grade Promotion Parade & Day of Fun

To be able to provide all of these fun and exciting events for our 8th graders, we need your help and support.

The Algebra preparation process has started for our 6th and 7th graders. The full presentation is available for parents and students in Canvas. Please direct all questions to Dr. Morse, POMS Math Administrator. 

Tickets are on sale for the POMS musical "Rock of Ages," running March 23-24 and 29-30th at 6 PM. 

These shows WILL SELL OUT, buy your tickets soon!

Join us for our upcoming POMS PTO General Meeting!

When? Tuesday, March 28, 9 - 10 AM

Where? Via Microsoft Teams (virtual attendees can submit written questions during meeting using chat)

For those parents who cannot attend, here is the link to submit your questions to Principal Vela. Please submit all your questions by 5 PM on Friday, March 24^th, 2022.

If you have photos of Basketball (specify 7th or 8th grade), Baseball, Softball, Lacrosse, Tennis, Swim, Soccer, Volleyball (specify 7th or 8th), or Track please email them as soon as possible to abeckman@houstonisd.org We want to have these pages complete by spring break but still need more photos. Thank you for your help!

2022-2023 yearbooks are now on sale!

This will be a very special book commemorating Pin Oak's 20th anniversary. We sell out every year and you won't want to miss getting your copy. 

Books are $55 until December 31 then rise to $60 on January 1. 

Get yours at www.balfour.com and type Pin Oak Middle School in the search bar.

Are you zoned to Lamar? Will you attend Lamar next year?

Rising 9th grade course selection is now open! The course selection form and instructions can be found here. If you would like to attend an information meeting before you complete the form, you can register to attend a virtual meeting here. You do not need to attend a meeting to complete the form. At this time, the form is only available for zoned students who will attend Lamar next year. If you have not made your final decision, please DO NOT complete the form. If you are not zoned to Lamar do not complete the form at this time.

To join via mobile phone:

1. Send a text to 81010
2. Text this message: @pomsparen

To join via web:

https://www.remind.com/join/pomsparen 

Download the Remind app:

• App Store
• Google Play

Please make sure you have subscribed to school notifications on HISD Connect Parent Portal. Its one of many notification tools for POMS. Please see the screenshot below on how to subscribe for school notifications.

Please consider helping us purchase items on the Pin Oak Amazon Wish List. 

Thank you so much for your generosity!

Do you know a business who is looking for corporate sponsorship opportunities? 

Pin Oak offers a variety of sponsorship levels and benefits, including school-wide newsletter and website recognition, banner display in a prominent location on campus, marquee signage and much more! By partnering with businesses in our community, we raise funds for teacher, student, classroom and technology support, curriculum enrichment, staff appreciation, and facility enhancements. 

Contact POMS PTO Co-VP of Fundraising & Corporate Sponsors Chair Dawn Johnson for more details.

Join the Pin Oak Middle School PTO and help the students, teachers, fine arts, athletics, and academic programs at our school.

Membership is just $10.

Membership must be renewed each year, as annual membership expires at the end of each school year on June 30.

If you have any questions, please email POMS PTO Membership Chair.

All volunteers in HISD must register to be VIPS approved. Please register at least two weeks before your scheduled volunteer shift, as it can take three to five business days to complete the background check. Even if you were previously VIPS approved, you will need to register again as your approval expires at the end of each school year.

VIPS Registration

VIPS Registration (Español)

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.

The POMS PTO uses the Membership Toolkit platform across the board, so you'll need an account to receive the Charger Chatter, shop at the online School Store, join the PTO, and more! It can all be found at pinoakpto.org.

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!

If you have any issues signing up or logging in, please contact the POMSPTO VP of Communications Rebecca Grazier.

Hatch Youth is Houston’s oldest, currently active social group dedicated to empowering LGBTQIA+ youth between the ages of 7 and 20. Hatch Youth groups provide a safe and affirming environment where youth can socialize, make new friends, and engage in educational and creative activities to help youth in and around Houston not just survive, but thrive.

Educational programs include:
LGBTQIA+ health issues and accessing care
Mental health and wellness
LGBTQIA+ rights
Queer history
Creative writing and art
Social justice
Community resources
Empowering community speakers

The groups are comprised of introductions, social time, programming, and small group, and are curated by Hatch staff and trained volunteer facilitators. Youth have access to role models and peer support and can participate in special projects and events, including Hatch Prom and walking in the annual Pride Houston Parade. There are no costs for any activities.

Pin Oak Middle School implemented the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System last October. Sponsored by Sandy Hook Promise, the program educates secondary students, educators and administrators on how to recognize the signs and signals of individuals who may be at-risk of hurting themselves or others and encourages them to report that behavior through an anonymous reporting system. The reporting system allows administrators and law enforcement to create effective interventions and help prevent violence, suicide, bullying, self-harm and other forms of threatening behavior.

Anyone can submit an anonymous tip by going to the program’s website (www.saysomething.net), calling the hotline (1-844-5-SAYNOW) or using the Say Something mobile app, available on the App Store or Google Play.

The Say Something program is provided through Sandy Hook Promise, a nation-wide non-profit organization focused on preventing gun violence before it happens. For more information, contact Anastasia Warren at 712.296.5600.

Submit an anonymous tip:

• Use the Website: www.saysomething.net
• Call the hotline: 1-844-5-SAYNOW
• Use the Mobile App: Available for Apple and Android devices

Say Something Parent Guide

Say Something Parent Brochure

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.