Originally delivered on 2/16/2025 4:04 pm

SUBJECT: Charger Chatter

February 16, 2025

Principal's Post

Dear Charger Parents and Families,

Congratulations to our POMS students! Teamwork, skill, and dedication are on full display this month:

  • The POMS Crew competed in the MA Dance competition and received 1st place in the Open Category and Large Ensemble and 2nd place in Small Ensemble
  • The 8th grade boys basketball team are District Champions
  • Our Academic UIL team earned 21 medals overall and 3rd place Sweepstakes at the February 8 meet

Way to go Chargers!

Join us for Parents Information Night on Tuesday, 5:30-6:30 pm in the cafeteria to learn about the Algebra 1 and IPC matrix. This session will provide insights into the curriculum, expectations, and deadlines for 7th grade parents (IPC) and 6-7th grade parents (Algebra).

  • Our 4th six seeks grading period ends Friday
  • Sudents do not have school Monday in observance of President's Day. Students return to campus on Tuesday, February 18
  • The 8th grade panoramic photo is rescheduled to Monday, April 7

Connecting with you is important to us and we are here for you: 

See you soon!

Lindsey Vela, Principal
HISD West Division Middle School Principal of the Year 


POMS Gardening Club Interest Meeting on Thursday

Thursday, February 20
4:15 - 4:45 pm in the cafeteria

You don't need a green thumb to join us! Let's meet to brainstorm ideas for projects around campus. For more information, please contact Ms. Christal Wilcher.

POMS Charger Rodeo Auction Feb 21-28
Y'all! Charger Rodeo Hoodies will be Delivered This Week!

Buy one today before they sell out. The hoodies are POMS dress code approved for everyday wear!

It's almost time to start the bidding! Register for the Auction and be ready to snag some amazing experiences and one of a kind items to support our Chargers.

The Virtual Silent Auction goes LIVE this Friday, Feb 21 - 28

ORDER your Hoodie and get tickets to our Adult Auction Bidding Social and Student Game Night, both on Friday, February 28! Details below.

Please sign up to volunteer to sell tickets, distribute hoodies, volunteer during Student Game Night and bring snack donations.

To learn more, please contact Katie Hill and Shannon Westin, POMS Auction Co-Chairs.

Student Game Night at POMS Feb 28

Friday, Feb. 28, 4:30-6:30 PM (Cost is $20 per student)

Buy tickets here

The Charger Rodeo Game Night will be EPIC! 

  • All the favorites including a Game Truck, Basketball Shooting Game, Volleyball, and Bracelet Making.
    • NEW THIS YEAR - Ride the Mechanical Bull! Bull riders that stay on get entered in a RAFFLE for a FABULOUS PRIZE.
  • Students who attend Game Night can stay after school until 4:30 pm event start.
  • Each entry includes Raising Cane's chicken dinner.
    • Additional snacks available for purchase - cash only.
    • Cheese pizza will be available for students that require vegetarian meal. You must note on order form during ticket purchase.
ADULT Auction Bidding Social Feb 28

Buffalo Grille
4080 Bissonnet
Friday, Feb. 28, 5:00 - 7:00 PM (Cost is $40 per adult)

Buy tickets here

The Charger Rodeo Auction will culminate in Happy Hour at Buffalo Grille. You can enjoy drinks and appetizers from Los Tios/Adair Kitchen while your Charger celebrates at Game Night!

  • Grab your crew, check out items, and bid together!
  • Each entry includes appetizers and 2 drink tickets!
  • We will have exclusive raffle items including a Date Night at Adair Kitchen and a wine basket ONLY available to attendees.
Help us fill the Sunshine Snack Cart

The teacher snack carts are on the roll! Please help us purchase items for the carts on our Amazon Wish List

Prefer to purchase items locally? Please mark off the item(s) on the Amazon List, address the items to Wynne Erickson/PTO and bring them to the front office.

8th Grade Activities and Events
Underwriting Opportunities

Please consider underwriting one of our fun events. For $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 even underwrite more than one! We'll recognize your name on a banner on the circle drive, the PTO website, and here in the Charger Chatter.

Looking for additional ways to support our 8th grade class? Click here to learn more or contact Lindsay Colvin and Jennifer Deneen, 8th Grade Activities Chairs.

Upcoming 8th Grade Events

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

Up Next! The Panoramic Picture is rescheduled for Monday, April 7 at 9:00 am.  More details to follow.

Order Your 2024-2025 Yearbook

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

Got great photos of your kids at Pin Oak sponsored activities?

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.)

Shop POMS Gear Online

The school store is open for students to shop during lunch or you can 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, contact Jean Lee or Thuy Promubol.

High School Info
Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities


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.

Full Calendar
Monday, February 17
POMS No School - President's Day
Tuesday, February 18
5:30p POMS Parent Information Night for the IPC & Algebra I Matrix
Wednesday, February 19
6:30p Bellaire Cardinal Kickoff: A Night for Prospective Students
Thursday, February 20
4:15p POMS Garden Club Interest Meeting
6:00p POMS Girls Soccer vs. Tanglewood
7:00p POMS Boys Soccer vs. Tanglewood
Friday, February 21
12:00a POMS Charger Rodeo Auction
Saturday, February 22
12:00a POMS Charger Rodeo Auction
Sunday, February 23
12:00a POMS Charger Rodeo Auction
Monday, February 24
12:00a POMS Charger Rodeo Auction
6:00p POMS Girls Soccer vs. Lanier
7:00p POMS Boys Soccer vs. Lanier
Tuesday, February 25
12:00a POMS Charger Rodeo Auction
Wednesday, February 26
12:00a POMS Charger Rodeo Auction
Thursday, February 27
12:00a POMS Charger Rodeo Auction
Friday, February 28
12:00a POMS Charger Rodeo Auction
POMS Report Cards
4:30p POMS Charger Rodeo Game Night
5:00p POMS Charger Rodeo Adult Social
Monday, March 3
6:00p POMS Girls Soccer vs. Meyerland
7:00p POMS Boys Soccer vs. Meyerland
Thursday, March 6
9:00a POMS PTO Executive Board Meeting
Friday, March 7
4:00p POMS Kona Ice Friday
Monday, March 10
POMS No School - Spring Recess
Tuesday, March 11
POMS No School - Spring Recess
Wednesday, March 12
POMS No School - Spring Recess
Thursday, March 13
POMS No School - Spring Recess
Friday, March 14
POMS No School - Spring Recess
We Appreciate Our Corporate Sponsors & Community Partners
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