June 1, 2025

Principal's Post

Dear Charger Parents and Families,

I can smell summer…it’s so close! Thank you for trusting us with your child(ren) and I truly hope that your family has a safe, restful, and fun summer break making tons of memories!

To my 8th graders…you DID IT! You are my fourth graduating class as your principal, and that gives me all the feels! I am so proud of you, as you have amazing opportunities ahead of you as you transition to high school. Be brave enough to take a chance on whatever high school passion you have…whatever that is make sure it brings you joy, and if you get knocked down, get back up! You have the courage, tenacity, and heart to make anything come true so DREAM BIG and CHARGE ON!

8th grade parents, you did it too! Thank you for the unwavering support and commitment, you mean the world to us, as well. Now go hug and kiss them and take TONS of pictures…they are forever your babies and you have earned it.

PHOTOS FROM ALL PROMOTION CEREMONIES CAN BE FOUND HERE

Images are specially sized for easy sharing, texting and printing up to 4x6 inches

Last Week Procedures: Leave your backpacks at home Tuesday and Wednesday! Report cards will be distributed on Wednesday.

And as I say daily…KEEP making those SMART decisions with behavior, academics, and attendance. It all matters to make it smoothly to summer! Students are required to be in dress code and adhere to all campus expectations. Most importantly…Be KIND to one another!

Chromebook Collection

The final round of Chromebook and charger collection will take place for 6th graders tomorrow. If your student incurs charges for Chromebook damage, a POMS AP will email you a payment request. Payments are made via SchoolPay.

8th Grade Celebrations

POMS will hold the annual 8th Grade Breakfast & Yearbook SigningPartyon Tuesday, June 3. This breakfast will be a final hurrah for all 8th graders before their Promotion Parade & Picnic on Wednesday, June 4. All 8th graders will take their final walk down Main Street as the graduating class of 2025 while the other grades celebrate them.

Please ensure that 8th graders arrive by 8:15 AM for both events:

Tuesday morning report to the cafeteria with your yearbook
Wednesday morning report to the MPR in dress-code bottoms and your selected high school top

On Wednesday, we need everyone to be on time so we can take attendance and line up for the promotion parade by 9 AM.

Additional details for 8th graders, including guest arrival details for the parade can be found in the 8th Grade Activities Update.

Thank you to our generous underwriters & corporate sponsors!!

POMS Kickball Tournament

Last week students had the opportunity to register as a team for our 4th annual Kickball Tournament scheduled for Tuesday, June 3. Please make sure participants apply sunscreen before school and bring water.

This fun and friendly kickball tournament supports our Athletic department. For questions, please email Coach Carter.

Required Proof of Immunizations for Rising 7th Grade Students

Tdap – 1 dose of Tdap is required if at least 5 years have passed since the last dose of tetanus-containing vaccine.
Meningococcal (MCV4) – 1 dose of quadrivalent meningococcal conjugate vaccine is required on or after the student’s 11th birthday. If a student received the vaccine at 10 years of age, this will satisfy the requirement.
All students entering 7th grade MUST have the vaccines listed above in addition to all previously required vaccinations.

PLEASE SUBMIT PROOF OF THESE VACCINATIONS PRIOR TO THE BEGINNING OF 7^TH GRADE. SUBMIT THE VACCINATION RECORD DIRECTLY TO THE CLINIC OREMAIL THE RECORD to Nurse Troetscher at thea.troetscher@houstonisd.org.

For more information, visit: Texas Minimum State Vaccine Requirements for Students Grades K-12

Where to go for low-cost immunizations:

For questions, email Nurse Troetscher or call 713-295-6500

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

Visit the POMS website for a full staff directory and much more
Use the Remind app (text @f7cb99g to 81010) for timely reminders
POMS Student Handbook
Connect on X @pinoakms and Instagram @pinoakchargers
POMS helpful links and information

See you soon!

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

Deadline extended: 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 by Tuesday. Funds raised will be used to provide cash gifts to be distributed at the end-of-year. Thank you for your generosity and support!

💙 For questions, email POMS VPs of Activities

2024-2025 Yearbook Pick Up / Purchase

Students can still pick-up a purchased yearbook in Ms. Hulbirt's room C115. If you would like to purchase a yearbook, please check with the front office for availability. For questions, email Ms. Hulbirt.

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.

2025-2026 School Supplies on Sale Now

Help us qualify for the 1st Day School Supplies 50 Kit Challenge! Order your school supply kit by June 10 and POMS will have a chance to win $2,500 worth of FREE School Supplies!

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. Deadline to order is July 1.

✏️ For questions, email schoolsupplies@pinoakpto.org

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

POMS School Store is Closed

The online school store will reopen on July 1, 2025.

👕 For questions, email schoolstore@pinoakpto.org

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, June 2

POMS 6th Grade Chromebook Collection

Tuesday, June 3

POMS Kickball Tournament

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