Principal's Post Dear Charger Parents and Families, Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers who love, nurture, and uplift our students and the Charger community. Today we celebrate you! |
Celebrating Our School The Houston Chronicle published a story on May 6 that listed HISD's most popular schools in the 2025 K-12 School Choice application cycle. HISD's most applied-to campus (not just middle school) during the first phase of the school choice lottery was Pin Oak Middle School according to district data! "Pin Oak Middle School is an application-only campus that offers a foreign language magnet program, where students focus on learning one or two languages such as Mandarin Chinese, Latin or Spanish for high school credit. The school reported the highest number of overall applicants among all HISD campuses." |
Celebrating Our Volunteer and Student Community POMS celebrated our incredible parent volunteers at our annual Cinco de Mayo Parent Appreciation Luncheon! Your unwavering dedication is the heartbeat of our community and was acknowledged by our POMS PTO being selected as HISD PTO of the Year. Thank you to Ms. Escamilla for the stunning decorations and thoughtful display. Our Chargers were treated to an awesome time at our annual Cinco de Mayo Tailgate. They enjoyed hamburgers, hotdogs, and live music from our amazing Charger Stage Band! Fun, food, and music in the courtyard made it a day to remember. |
POMS Intent to Return To prepare for the 2025-2026 school year, we need all current 6th and 7th grade families to complete the Intent to Return formby May 25. If you have any questions, please contact POMS Registrar, Kia Ward. |
Elective Course Requests The wait is over! It is finally time to choose electives for the 2025-2026 school year. Please complete the appropriate course request form based on your grade level next school year. Course requests will be open from May 11 - May 25. Please keep in mind the following when submitting course requests: - You may return and edit your submission as many times as you'd like. If you submit more than one entry, your most recent entry will be used. Any previous submission will be removed.
- You will receive a copy of your request once submitted.
- All IEP/504/Intervention requirements take priority over any schedule requests.
- Intervention will be required for any student who scores "Approaches Grade Level" or "Below Grade Level" on the 2025 Math and/or ELA STAAR test. This means a student could be put into a double-block (two classes) of MATH and/or ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS.
Additional grade-specific information is included with each form. If you have any questions, please contact POMS master scheduler, Ashly Vining. |
Chromebook Collection Students will turn in their Chromebook and charger by grade level on the dates listed below. |
Chromebook TikTok Challenge - Safety Concern There is a concerning trend on social media where students are damaging their school-issued Chromebooks. This behavior poses serious safety risks, including electrical sparks and potential fires. Please talk to your children about the dangers involved. Students who participate will face disciplinary actions, loss of technology privileges, and a fee for the repairs. The safety of our students and staff is our priority. If you have questions about this issue, please contact Principal Vela. |
Connecting with you is important to us and we are here for you: |
Teacher Appreciation Week What a great teacher appreciation week at Pin Oak! POMS teachers were showered with appreciation from our PTO last week and they loved it all! Thank you to the parents and Staff Appreciation Team who made everyone at Pin Oak feel special. Thank you to Tom's Coffee, Gold Tooth Tony's Pizza, Grizzaffi Coffee Catering, Jeff's Bagel Run, Jimmy John's, and especially all the parents who donated food and treats to help us spoil our teachers! |
8th Grade Semi-Formal Dance on Friday 8th graders are invited to the Semi-Formal Dance on Friday, May 16, 6:45-9:00 pm at POMS. Enjoy a great DJ, popcorn bar, photo booths, candy bar, selfie background, and more! How to purchase a ticket: If you purchased a Club 8 Ultimate Package, one dance ticket was included in the purchase price. - Online
- There is still time to purchase online for $15. Online sales close on Thursday, May 15 at 11:59 pm.
- Lunch Sales
- Purchase during 8th grade lunches this week for $15 (CASH ONLY).
- At the Dance
- Tickets will be sold at the door for $20 (CASH ONLY).
Drop off and pickup: - 6:45 pm - Drop off students in the front circle drive. Students will enter through the glass doors by the athletic fields.
- 9:00 pm - The dance ends at 9:00 pm. YOU MUST BE AT THE SCHOOL FOR PICKUP NO LATER THAN 9:00 pm. Principal Vela and school staff must stay until all students are picked up. Please respect their time and be at school on time to pick up your child.
Reminders: - No digital/paper tickets - names will be on a list at check-in
- Students do not need their IDs
- ONLY PIN OAK 8TH GRADERS ARE ALLOWED AT THE DANCE. No other grades, no other schools.
Volunteers: We need VIPS-approved parent volunteers to make this dance a success! Please consider signing up to help with lunch sales and at the dance! 🎓 For questions, email 8thgradeactivities@pinoakpto.org. |
Thank you to our generous corporate sponsors! |
Promotion Parade Spirit Wear Our 8th graders are encouraged to wear a shirt from their selected high school to show their school spirit for our Promotion Parade on June 4th. Details below on how to order from Bellaire High School and Lamar High School. Bellaire High School Will your 8th grade student be a BELLAIRE CARDINAL next year? Order online from the Bellaire HS spirit store and in the notes section, add your student's name. The deadline to order is May 28. Orders will be delivered to your student at POMS on June 2nd during lunch. Lamar High School The Lamar School Store is open Mon-Fri from 8 am - 3 pm. Parents can stop by the school and purchase. Please call the school store with any questions (713) 522-5960. |
| PTO General Meeting on Thursday Join us for the final PTO General Meeting: When? Thursday, May 15, 9 - 10 AM Where? Parents have two options to attend: If you plan to attend the meeting in person, please arrive 15 minutes ahead of time to check in at the front office with your ID. |
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| 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 by July 1. ✏️ For questions, email schoolsupplies@pinoakpto.org |
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| Don't Miss Out! 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. |
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| End-of-Year-Staff Appreciation Lunch on Friday Thank you for all your generous donations to help make Teacher Appreciation Week a success! Staff and teachers were so grateful for all the treats. We have one last staff appreciation lunch for the school year on Friday, May 17. If you would like to donate drinks or dessert, please sign up HERE. We appreciate all your help in making our staff and teachers feel loved. Please reach out to Staff Appreciation with any questions. |
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| Donate to the POMS Teachers and Staff End-of-Year Gift Fund! Help us show our teachers and staff how much we appreciate everything they do for our POMS students! Please consider contributing to the end-of-year gift fund. Funds raised will be used to provide cash gifts to be distributed at the end-of-year. For more information or questions, please reach out to our POMS VPs of Activities. Thank you for your generosity and support! |
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| Experience Germany with POMS in 2026: Information Meeting on Tuesday 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 |
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POMS Beginner Theatre: 10 Ways To Survive The Zombie Apocalypse on May 21 POMS Theatre invites you to a performance on Wednesday, May 21 in the MPR (enter through the cafeteria). Don't miss it! Tickets are $5 and available for purchase on SchoolPay.
1st Period: 4:20 PM
2nd Period: 4:55 PM
3rd Period: 5:30 PM
4th Period: 6:05 PM
6th Period: 6:40 PM 🧟♀️ For questions, email Tierra Henry |
| 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 |
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| 4th Annual POMS Kickball Tournament on June 3 Students can register as a team for our 4th annual Kickball Tournament scheduled for Tuesday, June 3 at POMS. Contract and more details here - Participants must be passing all classes
- Must complete all DSA and NWEA Tests
- No student referrals for the 6th six weeks
- Each participant must complete the Teacher Sign Off Sheet and turn it in to Coach Carter with Contract by May 29
- Must have a Team Captain
- The fee per team is $100 ($10 per player). The contract and fee MUST be turned in by May 30
- Mandatory Captain’s Meeting will be held on May 29 during TEAM TIME. *If Captain does not attend their team will not participate in the Tournament and Team will receive a refund.
This fun and friendly kickball tournament supports our Athletic department. For questions, please email Coach Carter. |
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| 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. |
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| 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 |
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| 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 for an upcoming 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 |
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| 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) |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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We Appreciate Our Corporate Sponsors & Community Partners |
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