Thank you to everyone that donated to our Thanksgiving Pie Drive! With your help, we were able to send all 121 teachers, staff and bus drivers home for the break with a fresh pie!

As always, thank you for supporting our school, teachers and staff!

Help us show our wonderful teachers and staff how much we appreciate them by donating to the Teacher & Staff Holiday Gift Fund. 

Cash gifts will be distributed to all those involved in teaching and caring for our students including teachers, administrators, maintenance, and support staff!   

Donations in any amount are greatly appreciated and will be accepted until Wednesday, December 11, 2024.

If you have any questions, please email Jenny Dagley & Wynne Erickson, VPs of Activities. Thank you!

Kona Ice will be at POMS after school on Friday, December 6. The Kona Ice truck will be parked on Glenmont Street by the crosswalk.

Please bring cash to purchase a treat. A cup of shaved ice is $4, $6, or $7 each. Kona Ice generously donates 20 percent of the proceeds to POMS!

Please email Jennifer Deneen, Kona Ice Chair, with any questions.

We know many of you are as anxious as the rest of us that our kids are off to high school next year, but before they leave Pin Oak, we want to ensure they have a memorable 8th grade year. We have lots of fun-filled activities planned for them!

Here you will find a list of save-the-dates for all the big events. Please note that while we hope these dates stay the same, they are subject to change if something changes with HISD. In the meantime, get these on your calendar and stay tuned for more info!

Club 8 Ultimate Package

We are excited to announce that the Club 8 Ultimate Package is now available. For just $88, the package includes:

• 8th grade t-shirt ($20 separately)
• 8th grade semi-formal dance ticket ($15 presale/$20 at the door)
• 8th grade yard sign ($20 separately)
• 8th grade swag bag includes a drawstring backpack, beach towel, and sunglasses (not available separately)
• 8th grade panoramic picture ($30 separately)

Grab the Club 8 Ultimate Package now for your 8th grader! The price will increase to $108 on January 1st.

Underwriter Opportunities

Please consider being an underwriter for one of our fun events. For just $100, family and friends can underwrite any of the 8th grade events (semi-formal dance, breakfast and yearbook signing, or the parade/picnic). You can underwrite one, two, or all three events! Your name will be recognized on a banner on the circle drive, on the PTO website, and in the Charger Chatter.

Looking for additional ways to support our 8th grade class? Click here to learn more!

We’re looking forward to a great year!

Please contact Lindsay Colvin and Jennifer Deneen, 8th Grade Activities Chairs, with any questions.

Are you interested in trying out for the Pin Oak Softball team? 

December 9, 10, & 11
4:00 - 5:30 pm
Open to all 6th, 7th, and 8th graders 

See Mr. Meyer in B129 for permission slip. 

December 16 & 18
4:00 - 7:00 pm
Blackbox Theatre

Sign up to audition in the theatre room. Contact Tierra Henry, POMS Theatre Director, with any questions.

The school store is open for students to shop during lunch. You can also shop the school store online. You will be notified when your online order is ready and your student may pick up the items during lunch.

Want to volunteer at the store? Please sign up for the group (A or B)/day(s) that works best for you.  Shifts are every other week. All volunteers are required to be VIPS approved.

Contact Jean Lee or Thuy Promubol for questions. 

Pin Oak is excited to partner with Jostens for our 2024-2025 yearbook. Order your copy today. 

8th Grade Parents:

Want to recognize the accomplishments of your 8th grader in the Pin Oak Yearbook? We are selling recognition ads to be placed on the back pages. Ads are easy to make and a template is provided. Purchase your ad before January 31, 2025.

Please share your best pictures with the Yearbook staff via the QR code or link here. (Please no pictures of personal family vacation, dinners etc.)

Parents interested in learning more about our outstanding programs are invited to one of our guided tours. Space is limited; pre-registration is required. Don’t miss the opportunity to explore all that Pin Oak has to offer - secure your spot today.

*All slots are full at this time, but a waitlist is available for each date.

Be a Cheerleader for a Day!

Saturday December 7
Bellaire High School
5100 Maple 
8:30 am Registration Opens
9:00 - 1:00 pm Clinic
1:00 pm Performance in the auditorium

Cost is $50. Open to girls and boys in K-8th 
Includes lunch, party favor and photo with the Cardinals mascot

Click here for the registration form with more details. 

Take a tour and learn more about the HISD magnet high school:

Saturday, December 7
5601 West Loop South
Coffee with the principal, 8:30-9:30 am
Tour of the school, 9:30-10:30 am

Magnet application open Dec 10, 2024 - Feb 12, 2025. Contact Laura Del Rio, Magnet Coordinator, for details.

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

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, 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 Adriana Cune, VP of Sponsorship, for details.