Wednesday, January 22, 9:00 - 10:00 am

Options to attend:

• In person in the POMS library
• Via Microsoft Teams

If you will attend in person, please arrive 15-20 minutes ahead of time to check in at the front office with your driver license.

We have lots of fun activities planned for our 8th graders this Spring. Click here for a calendar of events. (Dates subject to change if HISD adjusts its calendar)

Purchase a Club 8 Ultimate Package

The Club 8 Ultimate Package is $108 and 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)

Don't delay! The deadline to purchase an Ultimate Package is February 1.

Underwriter Opportunities

Please consider underwriting 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.

For more information, please contact Lindsay Colvin and Jennifer Deneen, 8th Grade Activities Chairs.

Yearbook Recognition Ads

Want to recognize the accomplishments of your 8th grader in the Pin Oak Yearbook? Pin Oak is selling recognition ads to be placed on the back pages. Ads range from 1/8 page to full page. Commemorate your Charger's middle school years with a heartfelt ad or purchase a full page with several parents as a fun group recognition with friends. Ads are easy to make and a template is provided. Purchase your ad before January 31.

8th Grade Panoramic Picture

The picture will be taken on February 20.  Please have your student wear a royal blue collared shirt.

Chargers!  Get ready to Giddy Up for a Good Cause!  

Save the date for the POMS Charger Rodeo Auction! The Auction is a weeklong silent auction event that will run February 21 - 28 culminating in amazing in-person events for students and adults.  

Your Charger will not want to miss the Rodeo Game Night on February 28, 4:30 - 6:30 pm at POMS.  And adults can bid on items and celebrate auction wins at our Adult Rodeo Social the evening of February 28.

We need your help for a successful silent auction - let us know if you have something amazing to donate. (Think goods, services, vacation homes, tickets to local events). Please complete the donation form here.

For more information, please contact your Rodeo Wranglers! Katie Hill and Shannon Westin at auction@pinoakpto.org.

New Dates:
Monday, January 27 - Short Distance runners (Sprinters)
4:20-5:45 pm 

Tuesday, January 28 - Long Distance runners
4:20-5:45 pm 

Please complete all paperwork in the Register My Athlete website and select track and field.

Please complete the pre-registration form. The form provides more details.  For more information, please contact Dayna Bates.

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

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.)

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.

For more information, please contact Jean Lee or Thuy Promubol.

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.

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.