Pony Express
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER OF O. HENRY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Dear O. Henry Families,
I hope you are continuing to enjoy a wonderful summer! While there is still time to relax and recharge, our team has been busy getting classrooms ready, planning meaningful learning experiences, and putting the finishing touches on everything that will make this a great year for our Mustangs.
Next week, we look forward to welcoming our newest Mustangs during Mustang Camp on Tuesday, August 4, and Wednesday, August 5. Our teachers and staff will also return to campus on Thursday, August 6, for the first day of professional learning. It's always one of our favorite times of the year as our campus comes back to life and we prepare to welcome students.
In this week's Pony Express, you'll find important back-to-school information to help your family prepare for a successful start to the school year, including:
Upcoming Events – Mustang Camp, Parent 101, Derby Day, and Back-to-School Night
Classroom Supply Lists – Grade-level and elective supply lists
Daily Bell Schedule – School day schedule and lunch periods
Athletics – Physical requirements and tryout information
Band Camp – Important dates and details for the week of August 3
Orchestra Information
PTA News – Opportunities to get involved and support our school
Community News – Local events and resources for families
A reminder that Austin ISD registration must be completed before students can receive their class schedules for the 2026–2027 school year. If you have not yet completed registration, please do so as soon as possible. Our staff will continue reaching out by email and phone to families with incomplete registrations to help ensure every student is ready for the first day of school.
The first day of school will be here before we know it, and we are excited to welcome our Mustangs back to campus. Until then, enjoy these last days of summer, take a few minutes to review the information in this newsletter, and let us know if there's anything we can do to help your family get ready for the year ahead.
Make it a great day to be an O. Henry Mustang.
Giddy Up!
Camie Fillpot
Principal, O. Henry Middle School
