Welcome back and Happy New Year! We would like to kick off 2024 by treating our wonderful teachers and staff to breakfast on Thursday, January 18. 

Please see the volunteer link for various items that can be dropped off in the front office by Wednesday, January 17 at 10 AM. 

Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns to staffappreciation@pinoakpto.org. Thank you in advance for your help and wishing you and your families a happy, healthy 2024!

Kona Ice will be at POMS after school on Friday, January 12 in the front parking lot near the entrance of the school.

Please bring your cash to purchase a treat. Treats are $4, $6, and $7.

Please email POMS PTO Kona Ice Chair Jennifer Deneen with any questions.

Join us for the next PTO General Meeting:

When? Tuesday, January 16, 6 - 7 PM

Where? Parents have two options to attend

• In person in the POMS library
• Via Microsoft Teams

If you plan to attend the meeting in person, please make sure to arrive at least 15-20 minutes ahead of time to get checked in at the front office with your driver's license.

Tryout Details:

• Athletes interested in trying out for sprinter events (100 meter dash, 200 meter, 400 meter dash and hurdles) will come Monday, January 22nd.
• Athletes interested in trying out for mid to long distance events (800 meter dash, 1200 meter, 1600m) will come Tuesday, January 23rd.

Read through the interest letter for all details regarding tryouts!

Thank you to our generous 8th grade underwriters! If you'd like to be an underwriter, there is still time to show your support for our 8th graders!

Or buy the "Club 8" Ultimate Package, which includes the "Club 8" Swag Bag with the POMS beach towel & POMS sunglasses, 8th Grade panoramic photo, Class of 2024 yard sign, 8th Grade semi-formal dance ticket, and 8th grade t-shirt! Get yours now for only $128.

The deadline to purchase 8th Grade Activities items is February 1, 2024.

For more info on our fundraising efforts, see the 8th Grade Activities FAQ. FAQ will be at the bottom of the webpage.

2023-2024 yearbooks are now on sale!

Order yours today with Balfour starting at $60. Personalization options are available.

We sell out every year and you won't want to miss getting your copy. 

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.

The POMS School Store is open during student lunches. Please refer below for full schedule:

• Monday, Wednesday and Friday - open for all lunches
• Tuesday - open until 1 PM (some Tuesdays we may be open for all lunches. Please contact the school store with any questions.)
• Thursday - open until 1 PM

The POMS Online School Store is open for business. ***Please note that online orders may take a few days to fulfill and you will be notified to have your student come pick up orders when they are ready.***

Volunteers: This is your chance to volunteer and be in the middle of the action! It's a great way to meet other parents and interact with the students in the school store. 

Signups are for the 2023-2024 school year and we require at least 2 people in the store at all times. The school store is open during the students' lunch periods. Please sign up for the group (A or B)/day(s) that works best for you (shifts are every other week).

Please feel free to reach out to Jean Lee or Thuy Promubol at: schoolstore@pinoakpto.org with any questions or concerns. 

All school volunteers are required to be VIPS approved.

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)

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 Anu Hiremaglur for more details.

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.

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.