Pony Express

Monday, April 28 C Day

6:00Track: Division 1-Boys Running/Girls Field Finals Burger Stadium

Tuesday, April 29 --C Day

6:00 Track: Division 1Boys Field/Girls Running Finals Burger

Wednesday, April 30- A Day

Support AVID- Wear a College or Military Shirt

Thursday, May 1-B Day

7:00 Girls Strength Club

6:30 Theater: Charlotte’s Web Cafe

Friday, May 2- C Day

4:30-7:30 3rd Annual Cornhole & Mixer at Zilker Sunshine Camp (adults only)

6:30 Theater: Charlotte’s Web Cafe

Saturday, May 3

All Day Band/Orchestra/Choir-Six Flags Fiesta TX San Antonio

Dance: LASA Showcase AISD PAC

Dear parents/guardians of O. Henry 8th graders,

The end of the year is fast approaching, and it’s time to start thinking about the 8th Grade Class Trip to Typhoon Texas on Friday, May 23. We love having the opportunity for all of our 8th graders to spend this day with their friends. The price for the trip this year is $50 which includes admission to the park, charter bus transportation to and from the park, a catered lunch, and a private pavilion in which to keep students’ belongings.

Pink Forms: 3 Mandatory District Forms

1. Release of Liability Form

2. Private Transportation Permit

3. Field Trip Permission Slip

All 3 forms must be returned to science teacher no later than Thursday, April 24th

All money paid is non-refundable. Payment: will be ONLINE with a 3% service charge added to the $50 price of the trip. Please put student’s Full Name in the box labeled “Who are you purchasing this for?” by unclicking the “myself” box.

Please use the link provided to pay: tinyurl.com/3s23f3aa

• one-time payment of $50, due by Friday, May 2nd

• donation: sponsor other students to allow for as many 8th graders to attend as possible

• contact Ms Zardiackas (bookkeeper) if you need to do a payment plan (teresa.zardiackas@austinisd.org); you can also write a check if you do not want to pay online

Students will be assigned to buses. Bus requests will not be accepted.

The following factors could affect your eligibility to go on this trip:

• Referrals for behavior or misconduct

• Chromebook obligations (lost or broken chromebook) Talk to Ms.Horvath!

Financial aid is available through the counselor. Please contact Rachel Price, Last Names A-L (rachel.price@austinisd.org) or Ivy Claflin, Last Names M-Z (ivy.claflin@austinisd.org) to see if you qualify for a scholarship.

If possible, please consider a donation to allow for as many 8th graders to attend as possible.

Please email Ms Gaffney (crystal.gaffney@austinisd.org) if you have any questions!

Calling all 8th graders for one last celebration! Please join us on Friday May 16, 7:00-9:00 in the OHMS courtyard. We will have a DJ, photo booth, games, prizes and snacks! Students leaving before 9:00 pm must be checked out by a parent.

CHAPERONES NEEDED! Please email Alison Darnell at alisonhdarnell@gmail.com if you are able to help.

6th Grade students will start signing up for their bus for our End of Year Trip to Pinballz on Friday May 2. Students must have all of their field trip forms (4) submitted and trip balance paid in full to sign up for a bus. If a child is in need of a scholarship, they should speak to their counselor.

Students will be assigned to a bus on May 9th. If your child is not attending school on this day, please complete the field trip form with this information.

We would like completed forms from every student. If you do not want your child driving the Go Carts, please write that on the Pinballz Waiver or email jennifer.boltz@austinisd.org and we'll update your form.

Course Verification listings are the course requests that we will attempt to schedule for you for the 2025-2026 school year. This is not your class schedule: you will receive that on the first day of school.

It is very important that you review this list carefully and make sure to read the entire document. We will not be making “change of mind” class changes in August since student’s choices affect staffing and the master schedule. If you find any errors or would like to make a change, parent/guardians should complete the Course Verification Changes form included in the links below.

When requesting a change please indicate what course(s) you want to drop and the course(s) that you want to add. Please review the important information further below before submitting a course change. If you have no changes, no response is required.

Due date to submit a course change(s) to counselor: Monday, April 28th 2025

If "ACES" is the only course listed: this indicates that we need a completed choice sheet as soon as possible. You can find this information at https://secure.smore.com/n/ref0u-o-henry-middle-school If your child does not plan to attend O. Henry next year, please email our lead counselor, rachel.price@austinisd.org with the school you will attend next year.

Important Instructions to read BEFORE accessing your courses.

Instructions to access your list of courses.

Rachel Price

O. Henry Middle School

Counselor

512-414-3229

Ext 70652

The National Junior Honor Society is a national organization which recognizes students in middle school for their achievements in academic scholarship, leadership, service, and character.

We are excited to announce that the NJHS chapter is now accepting applications for qualifying students currently in either 7th or 6th grade.

NEW NJHS Applicants-- check out the Link about NJHS and the application process OR Students can self-enroll in the Blend course Application at this URL: https://aisdblend.instructure.com/enroll/FJDFRT

SAVE THE DATE

NJHS induction ceremony will be Wednesday, May 21 at 6:00 pm

If you have any questions please contact Mrs. White - Becky.White@austinisd.org.

Mark your calendar for the 3rd Annual Cornhole Tournament + Mixer at Zilker Sunshine Camp in Zilker Park. This adults-only event is Friday, May 2nd from 4:30-7:30pm, and it's a great way to see friends and meet up with other OHMS parents, caregivers and staff!

This event is our spring fundraiser. Every dollar raised goes directly to support ALL students and staff, funding our students' learning environment and experience. Plus this event is always fun! We'll have food and drinks and fun prizes for winners!

You can buy tickets to attend, register a team to play cornhole, buy a ticket for a teacher or sponsor the event online.

Click here to become a sponsor, register to play or purchase tickets for yourself or for a teacher!

We look forward to seeing everyone there!

Questions? Email Co-chairs Greta Goldsby or Meredith Marks

The O. Henry PTA Nominating Committee submitted the following slate for the 2025-2026 PTA Executive Board. This slate of officers has been shared with the current PTA Executive Board and will be voted on at the general PTA meeting on May 6.

2024-2025 SLATE OF PTA OFFICERS

President: Jessica Hershey
First Vice President/President-Elect: Allison Jackson
Second Vice President/VP Fundraising/Ways and Means: Sara Trantham

Third Vice President/VP Support/Services: Molly Jones

Fourth Vice President/VP Communications: Pam Roberts
Secretary: Holly Lanham
Treasurer: Andrew Birge
Treasurer-Elect: Hunter Norris

Office staff could especially use help on Tuesday, April 8th, in the afternoon. SIGN UP HERE TO VOLUNTEER IN THE OFFICE! or email brookesalman@gmail.com.

May 2 - Parent Mixer and Cornhole Tournament 4:30 - 7:30

May 6 - General PTA Meeting w/ speaker Dawn Wible 5:30pm

May 16 - 8th Grade Dance

May 21 - NJHS Induction

May 26 - Memorial Holiday

May 27 - Athletic Awards Ceremony

May 28 - Grade Level Field Trips

May 29 - 8th Grade Recognition Assembly & Student Luncheon - 10am

May 29 - Mustang Day/ Last Day of School

Do you know a senior in high school who has fond memories of their years at O. Henry Middle School? In recognition of the outstanding students that O. Henry produces, the O. Henry PTA offers two college scholarships for graduating AISD seniors who attended O. Henry Middle School for at least two years.

The one-year scholarships are paid directly to the college that the two awardees will attend. Details on how to apply for the two $500 O. Henry PTA Scholarships can be found HERE. Applications are due by May 9, 2024.

Questions? Please contact Ann Cardenas at ann.b.cardenas@gmail.com. Thanks, and good luck!!

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Below are the details for our district championship meet on Monday (4/28) and Tuesday (4/29). This is the meet that counts! There will be an announcer, stadium lights, medals, and records to be broken—the real deal!

Our meet is at Burger Stadium (3200 Jones Rd, Austin, TX 78745) on both Monday and Tuesday.

Monday - Boys running events and girls field events

Tuesday - Girls running events and boys field events

Running and field events will begin at 6:00 on both nights. Athletes should arrive by 5:30 to warm up and prepare for their events.

tickets can be purchased online at https://ohenry.myschoolcentral.com

Each week we will feature a member of our faculty and staff. Thank you for being a part of our Mustang Family!

Dear Parent or Guardian,

We hope your child has had a fantastic year so far at O. Henry! We appreciate your partnership this year and are thrilled to begin preparing for the upcoming year.

We wanted to announce that our annual registration process is now open. To ensure your child is all set for next year, you will need to register your child using the AISD Portal by mid-May.

Registering online will only take a few minutes and ensures your child has a smooth transition into the following year. This process allows us to make sure all of your information is up to date.

If you have any questions about the registration process, please call 512-414-7328 or our front office at 512-414-3229.

Lizbeth Rodriguez-Loza

Registrar/ PEIMS Clerk