Originally delivered on 9/28/2025 3:14 pm

SUBJECT: Charger Chatter

September 28, 2025

Principal's Post

Dear Charger Parents and Families,

The University Interscholastic League (UIL) provides educational extracurricular academic, athletic, and music contests throughout the year. The Academic UIL season is underway and the talented POMS Academic UIL team is ready to compete in all six meets this year.

Interested students can still participate in Meet 2 scheduled for November 15 at Paul Revere Middle School. All events and information will post to the POMS Library Canvas page. The sign-up form for Meet 2 will be posted on Canvas announcements in mid-October. Students should check the Canvas announcements weekly.

No School on Thursday or Friday:

The campus will be closed on Thursday (HISD Professional Development Day) and Friday (Fall Holiday). All classes will resume on Monday, October 6.

Are you interested in more unique clubs at POMS?

Come to the POMS Crochet Club which will meet on Thursdays beginning October 9 or scan the QR codes below for information about the Japanese Club and Japanese Dance Club.

Let's Go Chargers!

Homecoming Dance Ticket Sales Begin October 1 on SchoolPay

World Language Expo Night – October 22, 5:00 - 6:30 PM

We are excited to host our first World Language Expo Night, a celebration of culture, creativity, and student achievement. Explore the impressive work of our Chargers in the six languages taught at Pin Oak—French, German, Italian, Latin, Mandarin Chinese, and Spanish—as well as our Japanese Culture class.

Parents will have the opportunity to see what students have accomplished during the first twelve weeks of the school year and to meet the teachers leading our vibrant world language program. From projects to performances, you’ll witness just how much they have achieved in a short time.

Our World Language teachers will be present, and we have a few special surprises planned for families who attend. It promises to be a wonderful evening celebrating the diversity and richness of our world languages.

Upcoming Spirit Weeks
We have two exciting spirit weeks coming up:

Homecoming Spirit Week is scheduled for the week of October 20–24. Festivities will include themed dress-up days, a pep rally, tailgate, football game, and the Homecoming Dance.
Red Ribbon Week will take place the following week, beginning October 27.

Additional spirit week details are shared below.

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.

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
POMS Student Handbook
Attendance Policy (email excuses to kia.ward@houstonisd.org)
Bell Schedule
Dress Code Policy
POMS School Safety & Transportation page
Use the Remind app (text @cf3a8ca to 81010) for timely reminders
Connect on X @pinoakms and Instagram @pinoakchargers
Connect to the POMS PTO on Facebook and Instagram @pinoakpto
Other POMS helpful links and information

See you soon!
Lindsey Vela, Principal

Charger Commitment Campaign Kicks off on Wednesday!

The Charger Commitment Campaign launches in just three days and will run October 1 through October 31. We will be raising funds for the 2025-2026 school year, ensuring that your donation will be used for your own student’s experience and education at Pin Oak Middle School.

We rely on the support of our Pin Oak families to help the PTO fund all of the "extras" that make POMS the great school it is!

Look for more information on Wednesday, but we can tell you... we have some new incentives this year!

Get ready to show your support! Learn more here.

Swim Team Interest Meeting on Wednesday, October 8

5:30 p.m. in the Cafeteria
7th and 8th grade students only

Prior to the meeting, please create an account on Register My Athlete and upload all required physical forms.

For more information, email Shelly Hulbirt.

Homecoming Tailgate October 21

Parents! Help us make the POMS Homecoming Tailgate a blast for our students!

Please sign up to bring food, snacks, sweets, kid drinks and folding tables to the Butler Stadium parking lot at 4:30 pm. The tailgate will be one big celebration but the refreshments will be separated by grade.

Tuesday, October 21
Butler Stadium Parking Lot
13755 Main St, 77035

4:30-5:30 pm Tailgate
5:30-7:30 pm Homecoming Football Game; POMS vs. Lanier MS

For more information, email 8thgradeactivities@pinoakpto.org.

Purchase a POMS 2025-26 Yearbook

Place your order today before the price increases in January.

Please note that the yearbook is not included in the 8th grade end-of-year packet.

For more information, email Shelly Hulbirt.

Support the POMS Sunshine Snack Cart

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?

Purchase items from our Amazon Wish List (items 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.

Bellaire Belles Dance Clinic

Saturday, October 25 | 9am - 12 pm
Bellaire High School Gym · 5100 Maple St.

Learn a Pom, Hip-Hop, or Advanced Dance routine to perform for family and friends at the end of the clinic.

Cost: $40 in advance | $45 after October 10
Complete the registration form. Learn more here.

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

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, social media 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 technology support, curriculum enrichment, staff appreciation, and facility enhancements.

For details, please contact Adriana Cune, VP of Sponsorship.

Full Calendar

Wednesday, October 1

POMS Charger Commitment Campaign Begins

6:00p POMS Volleyball v Long MS (7th grade AWAY)

7:00p POMS Volleyball v Long MS (8th grade AWAY)

Thursday, October 2

HISD Professional Development Day - No Classes

Friday, October 3

Fall Holiday - No Classes

Monday, October 6

4:15p POMS Spanish Club