Here’s what’s happening with the PTO — events, volunteer opportunities, and ways for students and families to get involved and stay connected. |
The Charger Commitment Campaign runs through October 31 and directly supports the Teacher Grant Program.
The Charger Commitment Campaign is about more than reaching a fundraising goal — it’s about the opportunities, resources, and experiences those donations help create for our students. |
This week, hear directly from three of our teachers about the difference that support can make: 🎥 Mr. Dokes — Building Something That Lasts He built POMS Journalism from the ground up — with the PTO as an incredible partner every step of the way. 🎥 Mr. Fahey — Giving Every Instrument a Second Life
Thanks to a PTO grant, orchestra instruments were properly repaired so students can keep learning, playing, and growing through music. 🎥 Mr. Johnson — Opening Doors Through Language A PTO grant brought a new proficiency-based German book and digital access for every student — helping build a stronger path toward AP and IB German. Their stories are a powerful reminder that every contribution helps our teachers do more for our Chargers. |
Every Family Moves Us Closer!If we reach 35% family participation, the entire school earns a Free Dress Day. Already donated? Check whether your employer offers matching gifts — your contribution may be able to make an even greater impact. 👉 Make Your Charger Commitment 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! |
💙 Show Your Charger Pride All Year Long! 🐎 Charger spirit lasts all year! Charger Cheer is offering a limited-edition, dress-code approved spirit shirt for just $20, available in cotton or dry fit. Perfect for Charger Day, game day, or cheering on our amazing Charger athletics! Students and parents are encouraged to grab a shirt and show their POMS pride! Shirts are in, with online ordering and distribution during lunch! Please Note: Adult sizes only. Adult XS fits similarly to Youth XL. All sales are final. No returns. 🐎💙 Proceeds benefit the POMS Cheer Fund. 💙 ORDER YOUR SHIRT HERE. |
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Inspiring Confidence Through Dance: Mr. Rodrigo Leal A special shout out to Mr. Leal for making a meaningful impact on our POMS students! One 8th grade Charger shared how hip-hop dance has become an important part of their life since 6th grade, helping them build confidence, express emotions, and find comfort during challenging moments. Through dance, this student has discovered not only a passion for performing but also for teaching others. Thank you, Mr. Leal, for inspiring students to express themselves, build confidence, and find their passion through dance! 💙🐎 |
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| Celebrating German Culture with Mr. Johnson! A big shout out to Mr. Johnson for kicking off the school year with an amazing German Club celebration! Students enjoyed a fun and engaging gathering filled with German culture and heritage, making it a memorable start to the year. Thank you, Mr. Johnson, for creating opportunities for our Chargers to explore new cultures, connect with one another, and make learning fun! 💙🐎 |
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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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💙A BIG SHOUT-OUT for Dr. Crowley 💙 |
| Leadership That Listens, Cares, and Takes Action From a POMS Teacher/Staff: A special shout out to Dr. Crowley, our new principal at Pin Oak Middle School, for her thoughtful and intentional leadership! Dr. Crowley has embraced our school community with a genuine desire to understand what makes POMS special while finding ways to make it even better. Her willingness to listen, communicate openly, and approach challenges with care and consideration has already made a positive impression. Thank you, Dr. Crowley, for leading with compassion, purpose, and a commitment to our Chargers! We are fortunate to have you at POMS! 💙🐎
From a POMS Parent: Another well-deserved recognition for Dr. Crowley for demonstrating the power of strong parent and educator partnerships! After a parent raised concerns that students could see their daily DOL (Demonstration of Learning) grades but not which questions they missed, Dr. Crowley listened and took action. Within a week, she announced a new process allowing students to receive their individual DOL results, helping them better understand their progress and build confidence in their learning. Thank you, Dr. Crowley, for listening, responding, and turning parent feedback into meaningful change! This is a wonderful example of leadership and collaboration at POMS! 💙🐎 |
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| 🌟 6th Grade Shines Again! 💙🐎 Our 6th Grade Chargers have done it again! For the second time, they've outshined 7th and 8th grade with the fewest absences, dress code violations, and tardies! To celebrate their outstanding efforts, all 6th graders will enjoy a FREE DRESS DAY on Monday, October 19! 🎉 Friendly Reminder: Shorts and skirts must still meet school dress code length requirements. Students wearing clothing that does not meet these guidelines will be asked to change. Congratulations, 6th Grade! Keep up the amazing work and Charger pride! 💙 |
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| POMS Yearbooks Are on Sale! Don't miss your chance to capture all the special moments of the school year! POMS Yearbooks are now available to order! From friendships and school events to unforgettable Charger memories, the yearbook is a keepsake your student will treasure for years to come. 8th Grade Families: Make your student's final year at POMS even more memorable with a personalized 8th Grade Ad! Celebrate their accomplishments, share a special message, and recognize this exciting milestone before they head off to high school. Order your yearbook and reserve your 8th Grade Ad today! 💙🐎 👉 Order a Yearbook
👉 Purchase an 8th-Grade Ad |
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POMS October General PTO Meeting Join us this Friday for our October 23 General PTO Meeting to connect, hear the latest PTO updates, and learn what’s coming up in our Pin Oak community.Friday, October 23 | 9:00 AM
Online only via Microsoft Teams Join the PTO Meeting here |
| POMS Color Run: Let the Fun Begin! Friday, November 13, 2026 Get ready for one of the most colorful days of the school year! The POMS Color Run is coming, giving students a chance to enjoy music, Kona Ice, and time with friends while running or walking the track. The fun wraps up with a Post-Run Color Party, where students can shower each other in color! This exciting fundraiser takes place on campus during the school day, and a ticket is required to participate. 🎟️ Tickets go on sale soon! Stay tuned for more details! 💙 Volunteers needed! We’re looking for parent volunteers to help with ticket sales, setup, packet distribution, field support, color stations, and other event-day needs. All parent volunteers must be VIPS approved through HISD. 👉 Sign up to volunteer |
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Here’s what’s happening around Pin Oak — school events, athletics, student activities, and highlights from across our Charger community. |
| 💙 A Homecoming Week Full of Charger Spirit! 🐎 What an incredible Homecoming Week at POMS! From the festive Homecoming Tailgate and grade-level community tables to the amazing family participation, our Charger spirit was on full display! A heartfelt thank you to all the families who contributed food, drinks, supplies, and their time to make the tailgate a success. The energy continued at our Homecoming Pep Rally, where students, performers, and athletes filled the room with Charger spirit. 🎥 Watch the Pep Rally highlights |
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Our 7th and 8th graders also enjoyed a fantastic Mardi Gras-themed Homecoming Dance filled with fun, music, and memories! A special thank you to our wonderful volunteers who helped with setup, check-in, concessions and food, chaperoning, the photo booth, and cleanup. 🎥 Watch the Homecoming Dance highlights Thank you to our entire POMS community for making Homecoming Week such a memorable one! 💙 |
❤️ Red Ribbon Week is Coming!
Get ready for Red Ribbon Week. Check out the daily themes above and join in. |
Ready to Dive In? Join the Swim Team 🏊 Open to 7th & 8th grade boys and girls.
Coaches: Kerri Burris (Girls) and Jason Clayton (Boys).
Tryout details will be announced soon. Swimmers must have an updated 2026 sports physical and proof of insurance uploaded to Register My Athlete before tryouts. Practices begin in November:Tuesday–Thursday, 4:30–5:30 PM at Bellaire HS. Join the Swim Team on SportsYou using code 3T3D-XEN3 for team information. |
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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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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 |
🚀 TSA Competition Qualifiers Are NOW OPEN! 🏆 Calling all TSA members! The TSA National Qualifying Event (NQE) Qualifier Round is officially underway! Students interested in representing Pin Oak Middle School in TSA competitions must complete their assigned event challenges in Canvas. Students may audition for any competitive events assigned to them, even if those events were not on their original interest forms. ⏰ Deadline: Friday, October 23, 2026 – NO LATE SUBMISSIONS! Students should manually sign up on the event sheets posted outside Mrs. Martinez's classroom by Friday, October 16th, and begin working on their challenges immediately. 👉 Access the qualifier submission links on the TSA Canvas Assignments page |
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! |
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 19 | | | | Tuesday, October 20 | | | Thursday, October 22 | | | | Friday, October 23 | | | | Saturday, October 24 | | | Monday, October 26 | | | Tuesday, October 27 | | | Wednesday, October 28 | | | Thursday, October 29 | | | | Friday, October 30 | | | | | Wednesday, November 4 | | | Friday, November 6 | | | Thursday, November 12 | | | Friday, November 13 | |
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS & COMMUNITY PARTNERS |
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