Here’s what’s happening with the PTO — events, volunteer opportunities, and ways for students and families to get involved and stay connected. |
Charger Commitment Campaign |
| The Charger Commitment Campaign is officially underway, and our Chargers are already off to a great start! The campaign runs through October 31st. The campaign directly supports Pin Oak’s Teacher Grant Program, helping our incredible teachers provide the classroom resources, supplies, and tools they need to bring learning to life every day. We’re Off to a Great Start!The race is officially ON! 🏇💨 Campaign Goal: $120,000
Total Raised: $7,175 That means we’re already nearly 6% of the way to our goal! |
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Grade Level Standings🥇 6th Grade — $3,025
🥈 8th Grade — $2,400
🥉 7th Grade — $1,750 It’s still anyone’s race! Every donation counts toward your grade’s total, and remember, you can donate more than once throughout the month. The winning grade will earn bragging rights and celebrate with an ice cream party at lunch! |
Here’s How You Can HelpSimply scan the QR code below to make your commitment online. It only takes a minute! Every gift, big or small, makes a real difference for our teachers and students — and adds to your grade’s total in the race for the win. We’ll be posting grade-level standings updates each week throughout October, so keep an eye out to see who’s in the lead. Donate. Share. Rally your grade. LET’S GO, CHARGERS! ⚡🐴 Questions? Reach out anytime at Commitment@pinoakpto.org. Thank you for your generosity and for being committed to our school! |
Chargers, come dance, hang out with your friends, and enjoy a fun night at Homecoming! 7th and 8th graders, get ready to dance the night away at Pin Oak Middle School’s Homecoming Dance! Friday, October 16, 2026
6:00–8:00 PM We’re looking forward to a night of music, laughter, and unforgettable memories. Tickets
$10 presale | $15 at the door |
Families, We Need Your Help Too!PTO is looking for volunteers to help with: - Lunch ticket sales — October 12–16
- Decorations & setup — October 16 beginning at 1:45 PM
- Dance volunteers — check-in, food service, chaperoning, and photo booth
- Cleanup & breakdown
Sign Up to Volunteer below, let’s make it a night of fun and celebration for our Chargers! |
Teacher Gift Card Raffle Winner 🎉💙 Congratulations to Mrs. Harvey, this week’s Teacher Gift Card Raffle winner! Thank you for all you do for our Chargers!A new teacher winner will be selected every Friday — stay tuned! |
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🏐 Tournament Success: POMS Volleyball A BIG SHOUT-OUT to our POMS girls’ volleyball teams for an amazing tournament weekend!8th Grade finished 1st 🥇 and 7th Grade came in 3rd 🥉. Congratulations to our Lady Chargers and Coach Morris on a great tournament! 💙 |
| 🛠️ Building Up Our Chargers: Ms. Martinez A BIG SHOUT-OUT to Ms. Martinez! “She goes above and beyond to help the TSA team and helps our children with anything they need, even if it comes out of her own pocket. She represents dedication, kindness, and courage.” |
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🏈 Big Win, Big Shout-Out: Coach Clayton A BIG SHOUT-OUT to Coach Clayton! “He is the best coach ever. We want him to get a shout-out. He got us a 28–0 win against Paul Revere MS! The football team is now 2–1. He is awesome.” |
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| ✨ French with Heart: Ms. Miller ✨ A BIG SHOUT-OUT to Ms. Miller! “Ms. Miller’s methods of teaching are really emotionally intelligent. She knows that all kids learn in different ways, so she has dedicated time for kids who learn differently. It’s really special and gets overlooked a lot. She is very friendly to people of all different backgrounds. A lot of teachers teach kids like it’s their job to learn, but Ms. Miller sees us as individual human beings. She notices that we don’t get to walk around a lot or express ourselves with energy. She creates a music moment where we can move around and express ourselves. Plus, it’s still connected to French because it’s French music, so that helps us too. Ms. Miller is probably one of the best teachers in Pin Oak.” |
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🎉 Let’s celebrate our Chargers! Know a Pin Oak student, teacher, staff member, or group who deserves a BIG SHOUT-OUT?We’re celebrating special accomplishments, acts of kindness, talents, milestones, and moments that make our Charger community special. 👉 Submit your BIG SHOUT-OUT here! All submissions are reviewed. Submission does not guarantee publication. |
| October is National Principals Month! Help us celebrate Dr. Crowley by sharing how she makes a difference in our Pin Oak community. Use the link above to submit a Big Shout Out and share how our principal has made a difference. |
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POMS October General PTO Meeting Join us for our October 15 POMS General PTO Meeting to connect, hear the latest PTO updates, and learn what’s coming up in our Pin Oak community.Thursday, October 15 | 9:00 AM
Online only via Microsoft Teams 👉 Join the PTO Meeting here |
Top 3 Reasons to Volunteer in the School Store! - Your student can come visit you in the store while you volunteer. Do you ever wish you could say hi to your student during the school day? Volunteer at the school store!
- Meet other Pin Oak parents. Each shift has at least 2 Pin Oak parent volunteers. By working the same shift throughout the year, you will have the opportunity to get to know each other in a fun environment.
- Give back to the Pin Oak community. Each day over 100 students shop at the student store. The proceeds from the store support the PTO teacher grants.
- Sign ups are for the 2026-2027 school year - if you can only sign up for a few weeks, please contact schoolstore@pinoakpto.org.
- We will provide training for new volunteers.
- 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.
Many shifts are still looking for volunteers, please scroll down once you click the link for shifts to see all openings. 2026-2027 School Store Shifts The following shifts currently are in severe need of volunteers: The store cannot operate without volunteers! |
Here’s what’s happening around Pin Oak — school events, athletics, student activities, and highlights from across our Charger community. |
Cheer on the Chargers!
- 🏐 Pink Out Volleyball — Monday, Oct. 5: Come cheer on the Chargers as they take on Lanier MS at home at 6:00/7:00 PM. PTO will be there handing out Pink Out shirts!
- 🏐 Girls Volleyball Schedule:View the full 2026 Girls Volleyball Schedule for upcoming games and locations.
- 🎀 PTO will be handing out FREE Pink Out shirts to the first 100 attendees — while supplies last.
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- 🏈 7th Grade Pink Out Football — Monday, Oct. 5: POMS vs. Meyerland MS at POMS, 6:30 PM.
- 🏈 8th Grade Pink Out Football — Tuesday, Oct. 6: POMS vs. Black MS at Butler Stadium, 5:30 PM.
🎀 PTO will be handing out FREE Pink Out shirts to the first 100 attendees — while supplies last 🎀 |
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| 🥍 Pin Oak Boys Lacrosse The Pin Oak Boys Lacrosse season is coming soon and we'd love your son to join us! It's a fun sport and a great team.We will have weekly practices, team dinners, and play against local middle school teams. The team is open to Pin Oak students only to ensure that's a fun, fair experience for all players. Players new to the sport are welcome! Interested? Please complete the interest form so we can gauge the level of interest and keep in touch for upcoming events: 👉 Pin Oak Boys Lacrosse Interest Form 2026–27 |
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📸 Picture Day! Picture Day is Monday, October 12th! Get ready to smile, Chargers. 📸Makeup Picture Day will be December 15th.
POMS Yearbooks are now available to order!
8th-grade families can also purchase a yearbook ad celebrating their student’s final year at Pin Oak. 👉 Order a Yearbook
👉 Purchase an 8th-Grade Ad |
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Homecoming Tailgate — Tuesday, Oct. 13 Get ready for Homecoming, Chargers! 💙 Join us before the game for our Homecoming Tailgate at Butler Stadium.Each grade will have its own community table, and families are invited to sign up to bring food, drinks, snacks, sweets, or folding tables to share. 📅 Tuesday, October 13
🕟 4:30 PM
📍 Butler Stadium Sign up to bring something for your grade’s table
Then the 8th Grade Homecoming Game vs. Lanier starts at 5:30 PM. |
Explore Pin Oak Clubs Looking for ways to get involved? Check out the 2026–27 Pin Oak clubs and student activities in Dr. Crowley’s latest newsletter.👉 View Club Information |
Welcome all POMS Families from The Living Library! The POMS Library is an award-winning center of reading, research, creativity, innovation, and relaxation that serves students of all fluencies and educational backgrounds. Our library program is built upon the engagement and agency of all types of readers (avid, occasional, struggling, reluctant) who keep it responsive and reflective of their voices, cultures, and feedback. Our Fall Family Flyer can be accessed here and contains links such as a virtual tour of every Nonfiction and Fiction section, instructions for downloading the Library App, newsletters, and more! |
Speaker Series / Calling all POMS Parents! Our 2026-2027 Speaker Series is about to begin in the POMS Library and we want YOU to share your career and educational journey with our students! STEM, the arts, law, business, real estate, fashion...our students love hearing about different careers! Why are you passionate about your field? What did you study in school to get to where you are? Was your path straight from school to present career or did you take several side routes? How has your occupation changed since you began? Fill out this form if interested and thank you for volunteering to share your voice! |
Charger Connections: The Heart of Pin Oak 💙They’re often working behind the scenes, but their impact is everywhere. Our custodial team helps keep Pin Oak running every single day, and this week we had the joy of spending time with Ms. Ventura and Ms. Smith. Their warmth, joy, and big hearts came through immediately. When we asked what motivates them, they both came back to the same answer: the students. In honor of National Custodian Appreciation Day, we’re celebrating our entire custodial team and thanking them for the care, pride, and heart they bring to Pin Oak every day. It was truly a joy getting to know them better.
🎥 Watch our Charger Connections interview with Ms. Ventura and Ms. Smith here 💙 |
Partner with Pin Oak PTO Corporate sponsors play a vital role in elevating the Pin Oak experience directly funding classroom grants, campus technology, curriculum enrichment, and staff appreciation. Packages start at $1,500 and include high-visibility perks: - Campus banner placement
- Logo and link on the Pin Oak PTO website
- Dedicated recognition in this newsletter
How You Can Help Whether you own a business or frequent a local favorite like your dentist, realtor, or neighborhood restaurant, a personal connection makes all the difference. An introduction from a parent carries far more weight than a cold email. Interested in partnering with us or introducing a business? For more information contact Mayra Marshall. Get Started: Click here! |
Be sure to check Dr. Crowley’s latest ParentSquare newsletter for this week’s school news and important reminders. |
New to ParentSquare? Your account is automatically created for custodial guardians listed in PowerSchool. View the ParentSquare Quick Guide (English & Spanish) Sign in using the same email address or phone number listed in PowerSchool, or download the ParentSquare app for easier access. Sign in to ParentSquare |
Whether your family is looking ahead to high school or knows a prospective future Charger, here are a few campus tour opportunities to keep on your radar. For 8th Grade Families For Prospective Pin Oak Families |
Parent Resources & Helpful Links |
Calendar Events | | Monday, October 5 | | | | Tuesday, October 6 | | | Wednesday, October 7 | | | | Friday, October 9 | | | | Monday, October 12 | | | | Tuesday, October 13 | | | Thursday, October 15 | | | Friday, October 16 | | | | | Tuesday, October 20 | | | Thursday, October 22 | | | Friday, October 23 | | | Monday, October 26 | | | Tuesday, October 27 | | | Wednesday, October 28 | |
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS & COMMUNITY PARTNERS |
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