February 1, 2026

Dear Charger Parents and Families,

Congratulations to the Pin Oak TSA VEX IQ Robotics team. The team earned the Design Award at Lamar University’s College of Engineering in Beaumont and is currently ranked #1 in Texas for TSA VEX skills, competing against students from around the world. Special recognition goes to their dedicated teacher, Ms. Martinez, for her outstanding leadership and support. 

We also congratulate the students who competed in the Academic UIL Meet 3. Collectively, our students earned an impressive 18 medals across multiple events. Thank you to Ms. Corso for her dedication and outstanding work in preparing and supporting our students.

Academic UIL Meet 3 Results

Impromptu Speaking

3rd Place: Krishna Cuddapah
3rd Place: Libby Gottlieb

Modern Oratory

1st Place: Sania Hassan

Music Memory

2nd Place, Grade 6: Vihaan Narasimhan
5th Place, Grade 6: Emaan Khalid

Number Sense

1st Place, Grade 6: Alaina Qiu
2nd Place, Grade 6: Cassia Wei
6th Place, Grade 7: Austin Sakkal

Ready Writing

5th Place, Grade 6: Emaan Khalid
5th Place, Grade 7: Esha Kodali
7th Place, Grade 7: Alejandra Mendoza Valdes
10th Place, Grade 7: Fatima Loppy
7th Place, Grade 8: Juliana Taylor

Spelling

1st Place, Grade 6: Emaan Khalid
9th Place, Grade 6: Mira Whaley
7th Place, Grade 7: Fatima Loppy
1st Place, Grade 8: Juliana Taylor

We would also like to recognize National School Counseling Appreciation Week and extend our sincere thanks to Ms. Lebiga for her continued dedication, support, and commitment to our students’ academic and personal success.

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 on Tuesday at 8:30 AM

Students are required to wear a royal blue Pin Oak shirt and must arrive to school on time to participate. 

Students received their 4th six weeks progress report and NWEA report this past Friday. Please contact your child's teachers if you have any questions. 

We are also excited to announce that several new clubs will be starting soon. More information will be shared over the next few weeks.

Finally, we have several upcoming choir and orchestra concerts. We look forward to sharing event details soon and hope you will join us in supporting our talented student musicians. 

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
• Tutoring schedule
• 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 through Friday, Feb 6 

Please register here to bid.

Bid from the comfort of your home, and let us help you add some sparkle and shine to your year. Learn more here. For more information, please contact POMS PTO Auction Chairs, Laura Curry, Jenny Hanks, and Shannon Westin.

Check out just a few of the amazing auction items! Start your bidding today!

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!

ORDER HERE NOW
(Hoodie in adult sizes only)

Deadline to purchase EXTENDED to Friday, February 6!

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. 

Calendars are $20 each. 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 a Pin Oak royal blue 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