January 25, 2026

Dear Charger Parents and Families,

As the colder weather settles in, we hope you and your families are staying safe and warm. Please note that there will be no school on Monday. We anticipate returning on Tuesday and will follow a modified schedule. 

We would also like to remind families that student progress reports will be sent home on Friday. At the same time, our tutoring schedule has been updated, and the most current information is available on our website at: https://pinoak.houstonisd.org/academics-programs/tutorials  

PTO General Meeting - Rescheduled

Join us on Tuesday, January 27 at 9:00 AM in the POMS Library or virtually on Zoom. 
⚠️ New/Updated Zoom link⚠️

UPCOMING TRYOUTS

Due to the adjusted schedule, baseball tryouts will take place Tuesday through Thursday. For baseball questions, please contact Coach Thomas.

Track tryouts will be held February 2–4. Please see Coach Neal for details.

For general athletics questions, contact Athletic Coordinator Coach Carter.

STUDENT REMINDERS

All 8th grade students are encouraged to participate in the U.S. History Memory Challenge. Students may contact their U.S. History teacher for more information.

8th Grade Panoramic Photo
Date: Tuesday, February 3
Time: 8:30 AM
Students should wear their Pin Oak royal blue collared shirt.

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 agny.ibarra@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

Thank you for your continued partnership. We look forward to welcoming students back to campus soon.  
Lindsey Vela, Principal

2026 POMS Online Auction "Snowflakes and Sunglasses"

The Auction will be LIVE Jan 30 - Feb 6 

Please register here to bid.

You won't believe the amazing experiences and one of a kind items you can bid on to support your Charger and Pin Oak Middle School! 

Bid from the comfort of your home, and let us help you add some sparkle and shine to your year. Learn more here

Support the Auction:
Click here to become an underwriter

Questions:
Contact POMS PTO Auction Chairs, Laura Curry, Jenny Hanks, and Shannon Westin

ALL GRADE GAME NIGHT ON FRIDAY NEEDS YOUR HELP!

Will you help us make the experience a blast? We need lots of snacks, water and gatorade for our Chargers!

• PLEASE SIGN UP TO BRING SNACKS & DRINKSOR
• PLEASE MAKE A DONATION AND WE'LL PURCHASE ITEMS FOR YOU

Parent volunteers are needed at Game Night. Please sign up to volunteer - it will be a ton of fun!

Auction Special Events

Support our school with a SWAG purchase today.  

Get an Auction hoodie and a POMS beanie to top it off! You can even bundle your purchase and save!

Quantities are limited - ORDER HERE NOW

(Hoodie in adult sizes only)

Deadline to purchase is February 1!

Show your Pin Oak pride and purchase a Charger Cheer 2026 Calendar - it's the perfect way to support our Charger Cheer Team all year long. 

Every purchase helps our athletes grow, perform, and represent Pin Oak with excellence and heart. Thank you for supporting our team and being part of our Charger family!

Calendars are $20 each. Proceeds support the purchase of new Charger Cheer competition uniforms.

Please contact Jonahira Cordero for more information.

The POMS 8th Grade Activities Committee presents the following events:

• Tuesday, February 3 (8:30 AM): 8th Grade Panoramic Photo - Please have your student wear their Pin Oak royal blue collared shirt.
  
  
• Friday, May 15 (6:45 - 9:15 PM): 8th Grade Semi-Formal Dance at POMS (8TH GRADE PIN OAK STUDENTS ONLY)
  
  
• Tuesday, May 26 (2:30 - 4:00 PM): 8th Grade A House Promotion Ceremony
• Wednesday, May 27 (2:30 - 4:00 PM): 8th Grade B House Promotion Ceremony
• Thursday, May 28 (2:30 - 4:00 PM): 8th Grade C House Promotion Ceremony
  
  
• Wednesday, June 3 (8:30 - 10:30 AM): 8th Grade Breakfast & Yearbook Signing
• Thursday, June 4 (9:00 - 11:00 AM): 8th Grade Promotion Parade & Picnic

(Dates and times subject to change due to district revisions)

Support 8th Grade Events

Please help make these events memorable for our kids by being an underwriter for the Breakfast, Dance, or Promotion Parade & Picnic. For more information, please contact POMS PTO 8th Grade Activities Chairs, Melissa Law and Tricia Onufer.

Pin Oak Middle School PTO

4601 Glenmont • Bellaire, TX 77401

pinoakpto.org