Originally delivered on 5/4/2025 3:39 pm

SUBJECT: Charger Chatter

May 4, 2025

Principal's Post

Dear Charger Parents and Families,

They did it! The POMS Charger Cheerleaders are National Grand Champions and 1st place winners in the Intermediate Division at the Cheer America Championship. Under the incredible leadership of Ms. Cordero, their hard work, spirit, and teamwork paid off! 

Congratulations also to our POMS PTO which was named PTO of the Year at HISD’s Celebrating the Seeds of Success VIPS Awards! Thank you to our incredible parents and school community for your unwavering support.

We are proud to announce that for the third year in a row, Pin Oak Middle School has been designated a No Place For Hate campus for the 2024–2025 school year. Together, we continue to foster a culture of kindness, respect, and inclusion. 

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 


Order Your 2024-2025 Yearbook - Limited Supply Available

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

Help Us Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week at POMS this week!

It's Teacher Appreciation Week and we are showing our appreciation for our teachers and staff with a little treat every day. 

Please help us show our gratitude for everything they do by signing up here to bring goodies to the front office tomorrow, Monday, May 5, by 10:00 am. Thank you in advance for supporting the PTO and our staff and teachers.  

💙 For questions, email staffappreciation@pinoakpto.org

Spring Book Fair Online through Wednesday

The Spring Book Fair doesn't stop at Charger Fest! You can continue to shop online through Wednesday, May 7 and 25% of every purchase will directly benefit POMS.

Kona Ice Friday!

Kona Ice will be at POMS after school on Friday, May 9. 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!

Bettlejuice the Musical Monday-Wednesday: Tickets on Sale Now!

IT’S SHOWTIME! We are excited to announce our upcoming school musical, "Beetlejuice," and we would love for you to join us for an evening filled with creativity, talent, and lots of fun as our students bring this beloved story to life on stage. It's a fantastic opportunity to support our young performers and celebrate their hard work and dedication.

Performances in the Multi-Purpose Room (MPR)
Monday, May 5 at 5:00 PM
Tuesday, May 6 at 5:00 PM
Wednesday, May 7 at 5:00 PM

Tickets available on SchoolPay.

POMS Used Uniform Donation Drive

Is your child moving on to high school or outgrown their school uniform clothing? Please consider donating their gently used uniform items to the POMS PTO Used Uniform Sale.

School dress code polos, khakis, jeans, skirts, sweatshirts, and jackets in all sizes can be dropped off in the collection boxes by the library.

👕 For questions, email useduniforms@pinoakpto.org

Experience Germany with POMS in 2026: Information Meeting on Tuesday, May 13

Register here for the informational meeting about our travel experience to Germany during Summer 2026 and get to know the teachers leading your students abroad. 

Ms. Hulbirt and Mr. Meyer will host an information and sign up meeting on Tuesday, May 13, 5:45 - 8:00 pm in the cafeteria or Room B129 (depending on response). 

Registration for this session is mandatory to help organize our meeting, and a parent or guardian must attend. Can't make it? Choose "No, but send info" so you don't miss out.

This 10 day trip is open to anyone, from incoming 6th grader to promoted 8th grader. 

🇩🇪 For questions, email Shelly Hulbirt

8th Grade Activities

We are hard at work planning all of the fun activities for our 8th graders to end their time at Pin Oak with lots of memories and good times. There is still time to donate to the 8th Grade Activities Fund! Any amount helps!

8th Grade Semi-Formal Dance
The 8th Grade Semi-Formal Dance is Friday, May 16. Tickets are available online for $15. If you purchased a Club 8 Ultimate Package, one dance ticket was included in the purchase price. 

ONLY PIN OAK 8TH GRADERS ARE ALLOWED AT THE DANCE. No other grades, no other schools.

🎓 For questions, email 8thgradeactivities@pinoakpto.org

Information for Incoming 6th Graders

Welcome to Pin Oak Middle School! We are thrilled for you to join our wonderful community of diverse students, caring teachers, involved parents, and active PTO volunteers. Have questions about next school year? Check out our Incoming 6th Grade Guide for new Chargers.

Calling All Incoming Chargers: Join Us for the POMS Incoming 6th Grade Social on Tuesday, May 27

Join incoming Chargers and their families to meet other Charger Families on Tuesday, May 27 from 5:30 - 7 pm at Evelyn's Park (4400 Bellaire Blvd). Meet Pin Oak PTO board members and chat about all things Pin Oak. Hope you can make it!

*Food and drinks available for purchase at Betsy's

POMS Stage Band Auditions May 28-29

The Pin Oak Stage Band is looking for new talent. Singers, Drummers, Guitar and Bass players, and Pianists are all welcome to audition on May 28 and 29 immediately after school. Sign ups will be posted on the guitar room door D102. 

Please stop by Mr. Huezo's room D102 in the morning for audition requirements and details. 

🎹 For questions, email Mr. Frank Huezo.

2025-2026 School Supplies on Sale Now

Buy your student's school supply pack today. Packs will be shipped to POMS and distributed prior to the first day of school. Be sure to order the pack for the grade your child will be in for the upcoming 2025-26 school year.

Purchase 1st Day School Supplies here.

✏️ For questions, email schoolsupplies@pinoakpto.org

Dance with the Bellaire Belles on May 31

Join us for a day of fun and learn a Pom, Hip-Hop or Advanced Dance routine to perform for family and friends at the end of the clinic.

No dance experience is required. All money raised will help our Bellaire Belles pay for uniforms, camps, and spring competitions.

Dance Clinic on Saturday, May 31 (register before May 23)
Bellaire High School Gym, 5100 Maple St., Bellaire, TX 77401
9 am – 12 pm

Download the registration form here
(Under "Belle referral" please add Peyton Promubol's name if needed)

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.

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

For more information, contact Jean Lee or Thuy Promubol.

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 e-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, May 5
POMS Teacher Appreciation Week
Tuesday, May 6
POMS Teacher Appreciation Week
Wednesday, May 7
POMS Teacher Appreciation Week
Thursday, May 8
POMS Teacher Appreciation Week
9:00a POMS PTO Executive Board Meeting
4:00p Crew Auditions
Friday, May 9
POMS Teacher Appreciation Week
10:00a Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon
4:00p POMS Kona Ice Friday
Tuesday, May 13
5:45p Information Meeting: Experience Germany with POMS in Summer 2026
Thursday, May 15
9:00a POMS PTO General Meeting
5:00p POMS Spring Art Show with Stage Band
Friday, May 16
6:45p POMS 8th Grade Semi-Formal Dance
Monday, May 26
POMS No School - Memorial Day
Tuesday, May 27
8th Grade Chromebook Collection
2:00p POMS 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony (C House Only)
5:30p POMS Incoming 6th Grade Social
Wednesday, May 28
Stage Band Auditions
8th Grade Chromebook Collection
2:00p POMS 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony (B House Only)
Thursday, May 29
Stage Band Auditions
7th Grade Chromebook Collection
2:00p POMS 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony (A House Only)
4:00p Sports Physicals
Friday, May 30
7th Grade Chromebook Collection
7:45a POMS 8th Grade Field Trip to Splashway
Monday, June 2
6th Grade Chromebook Collection
Tuesday, June 3
6th Grade Chromebook Collection
8:30a POMS 8th Grade Breakfast & Yearbook Signing
Wednesday, June 4
POMS Last Day of School
POMS Report Cards
9:00a POMS 8th Grade Promotion Parade & Picnic
We Appreciate Our Corporate Sponsors & Community Partners
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