Principal's Post Dear Charger Parents and Families, Please remember that campus will be closed Monday (Labor Day) and Tuesday (HISD Staff Development Day). All classes will resume on Wednesday, September 3. |
POMS 2025 Teacher of the Year We are proud to announce that Mrs. Girard has been named the 2025 Teacher of the Year for Pin Oak Middle School. Mrs. Girard inspires, leads, and brings the magic to her classroom every single day. |
Parent Meetings – Wednesday, September 3: Digital Resource Parent Meeting: 5:30–6:30 PM in the POMS Library: Gain hands-on experience with the key digital tools used daily by students and tips to stay connected and supported throughout the school year. TELPAS Parent Meeting: 6:30–7:30 PM in the POMS Library: Information session for parents of emergent bilingual students.
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Open House is Thursday Night at 5:00 PM for Parents ONLY Parents will report straight to your Charger’s 1st period. Parents are encouraged to take a picture of their student’s schedule on HISD Connect Parent Portal or download the Power School app (Android | Apple) on your mobile phone and take a screenshot of the schedule. Parents will follow their students' schedule, have a brief opportunity to meet each of their teachers and hear about course expectations. The purpose of Open House is to put a face to the name, provide an overview of the class content and expectations for the school year. If you have individual concerns about your student, please email your teacher/ house administrator, as these rotations are fast and we must stay on schedule. |
UPDATED Chromebook Deployment Requirements: Chromebook deployment continues this week during Social Studies class for all students that have completed the requirements below. - All first-day forms must be signed and returned before a student is issued a Chromebook and charger. This includes the Annual Student Information Survey. Forms were distributed to students on the first day of school.
- POMS is not collecting the $25 Chromebook User Device Fee at this time. However, parents will still be responsible for any loss or damage to the device or charger. Families who have already paid will receive a refund.
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Reminder: Annual Student Information Survey We need all parents to complete the Annual Student Information Survey as soon as possible. Your prompt response is greatly appreciated. |
World Language Clubs Meetings began on August 28
Clubs meet 4:15–5:15 PM Love Spanish flair? Spanish Club meets biweekly on Mondays in C102. Into German vibes? German Club meets monthly on Tuesdays in C109. Dreaming in French or Italian? Both meet monthly on Thursdays (French in C101, Italian in C138). Curious about Latin or Mandarin? Latin Club meets biweekly in C136, and Mandarin (Dragon Dance) meets biweekly in C140. |
POMS Technology Student Association Interest and Application Meeting
Wednesday, September 3, 4:15 PM in C129. Students and parents are invited to learn more about our nationally recognized STEM leadership organization, upcoming competitions, and how to apply. Be part of an exciting year of technology, teamwork, and discovery! 👉 Please note: Attendance at this meeting is required to register for TSA. For more information, email Brandi Martinez. |
POMS Dungeons & Dragons Club Wednesday, September 10, 4:00 - 5:30 PM, in B126 (will meet biweekly) Please complete the Interest and Application Form. Dungeons & Dragons is a tabletop roleplaying game using only pencil and paper - no tablets or phones. Full details and links in the form. For more information, email Jeremy Gates. |
Connecting with you is important to us and we are here for you. |
| Kona Ice Friday! Kona Ice will be at POMS after school on Friday, September 5. 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! For more information, email Jennifer Cannon, Kona Ice Chair. |
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| Calling all Hispanic POMS Parents! Do you have a career you're passionate about? We'd be honored if you'd be a guest speaker at POMS during Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 - October 15). During one or more grade-level lunches, you would speak to a group of interested students about your educational background and career path followed by a brief Q&A. Our three lunch periods are 30 minutes each. Students would sign up to attend in advance and bring their food into the library. Your presentation would be fifteen minutes followed by five minutes of questions. If you want to participate on a date convenient for you, please contact Brooke Corso, POMS Librarian, before September 8. |
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 6th Grade Game Night Friday, September 19
4:15 - 6:15 PM Entrance fee is required and virtual tickets can be purchased for $20 on SchoolPay.
(Includes pizza, snack and drink) Deadline to buy virtual tickets is Thursday, September 18 at 11:59 PM. Students can remain on campus after school in the gym until Game Night begins. Please pick up your student in front of the school no later than 6:15 PM so we may send our supervising staff home. Proceeds benefit the POMS Athletic Department |
|  6th Grade Parent Social Friday, September 19
4:00 – 6:00 PM
The ‘401 Table and Tap
6700 Ferris St in Bellaire The POMS PTO invites 6th Grade
parents to mingle and meet
new faces while our 6th graders
have fun at Game Night. Iced tea | Lite bites | Cash bar For more information, email Lauren Blackburn and Valerie Davis,
6th Grade Activities Chairs. |
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☀️ The Sunshine Snack Cart is Rolling Out Our amazing PTO volunteers are rolling out the snack cart for our awesome teachers and staff. It is a simple way to brighten their day and show our appreciation every month for all that they do for our students.
Would you help us stock the cart? - Please purchase items directly from our Amazon Wish List - Items will be shipped to POMS
- Drop off individually packaged drinks or snacks of your choosing to the school office labeled "PTO/Sunshine Cart". Teachers like sweet or salty snacks, sparkling water, tea, and soda.
For more information, email Amy Chang, Snack Cart Chair. |
| Swim Team Interest Meeting on Wednesday, October 8 Pin Oak Middle School will host a Swim Team interest meeting on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in the Cafeteria. The meeting is for 7th and 8th grade students only. To help expedite the process, please create an account on Register My Athlete (if you have not already done so) and upload all required physical forms prior to the meeting. For more information, email Shelly Hulbirt. |
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| Volunteers Needed in the School Store We could use your help to open the School Store on Wednesdays 1st Shift - Group B (11:30 AM - 12:30 PM) covering 6th grade lunch. Currently, we have one volunteer signed up (thank you!) but we need at least 2 volunteers to open the store. - Sign ups are for the 2025-2026 school year
- We require at least 2 people in the store at all times
- The School Store is open during the students' lunch periods.
Sign Up to Volunteer
Please sign up for the group (A or B)/day(s) that works best for you (shifts are every other week). The 1st shift covers 6th grade lunch and the 2nd shift covers 7th/8th grade lunches. Complete VIPS Approval
All school volunteers are required to be VIPS approved. Please complete your VIPS application using the same first and last name on your ID to expedite check-in at the front office. For more information, email Maia Miley, School Store Director. |
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| Reserve Your POMS Yearbook Today The 2025–26 Pin Oak Yearbook is now available for pre-order. Families can order using the QR code on the flyer below, or click this link to purchase online. Prices will increase in January, so we encourage families to purchase early. Please note that the yearbook is not included in the 8th grade end-of-year packet. For more information, email Shelly Hulbirt. |
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| Renew/Join Membership Toolkit Today The POMS PTO uses the Membership Toolkit platform across the board, so you'll need an account to receive the Charger Chatter e-newsletter, sign up to volunteer at POMS, shop the online School Store, join the PTO, and more. It can all be found at our PTO website, pinoakpto.org. All new and returning parents should Log in to update/confirm your information or sign up for an account if you're a new user. If you have used Membership Toolkit at another school, you may log in using your same account. Also, be sure to download the free Membership Toolkit app on the App Store or Google Play, so you'll have the school directory and school calendar on your mobile device. You can even sync the PTO calendar to your phone's calendar and opt to receive push notifications for important announcements. 💻 For questions, email communications@pinoakpto.org |
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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. For details, please contact Adriana Cune, VP of Sponsorship. |
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We Appreciate Our Corporate Sponsors & Community Partners |
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