Dear Mustang Families and Caregivers,
Finishing the Year Strong!
As we enter the final stretch of the school year, I want to thank you for your continued support and partnership. There’s a lot happening across campus, and we’re focused on helping our students finish strong—academically and socially.
8th Grade Families: Be sure to check out the special section dedicated to your student’s End-of-Year Celebration Activities. We can’t wait to send our 8th graders off in Mustang style!
Academics: With just two weeks to go, it’s important that all students stay focused, especially those enrolled in high school credit courses. Final exams and culminating projects are right around the corner, and strong performance now sets the tone for success next year.
MAP Testing: This week marks the end of spring MAP testing for ELAR. These assessments help us understand each student’s growth and inform our placement decisions for the 2025–26 school year. Please remind your student that their effort on these assessments matters and helps us support them in the right ways moving forward.
Enroll Austin: We need your help! If you haven’t yet completed your Enroll Austin registration for next year, please take a moment to do so. Our campus enrollment directly affects how many teachers we have, what electives we can offer, and whether your child will receive their top course choices. Reminders will be going out again this week—we appreciate your attention to this important task.
Volunteers Needed: We’re excited about Mustang Day, our final day celebration, and we’d love your help to make it special! If your calendar allows, please consider volunteering. It's a joyful way to end the year together.
Thank you for being such an essential part of our Mustang community. Let’s finish strong!
Let’s make it a great week to be an O. Henry Mustang!
☮️, ❤️, and 🐴’s,
Marlo Malott
O. Henry Summer Band Camp (August 4 - 6)
Mustang Summer Band Camp will take place August 4 - 6 (Monday - Wednesday) from 1:30 - 4:30 PM in the O. Henry band hall. Band Camp is free and open to all rising 7th and 8th grade band students with at least one year of playing experience. Students who attend band camp will get to perform with the O. Henry Pep Band in the fall. Pep Band provides school spirit by performing at pep rallies, two O. Henry football games, the Casis Carnival Parade, O. Henry Round-Up, an Austin High football game, and other fun events. Band Camp is a great opportunity to improve your performance skills while learning some fun music. Please use this Summer Band Camp Link to RSVP. For more information, please contact Mr. Pinkney at sedric.pinkney@austinisd.org
OFFICE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
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.
Upcoming PTA Dates:
May 16 - 8th Grade Dance 7:00-9:00pm - OHMS courtyard
May 21 - NJHS Induction
May 26 - Memorial Holiday - NO SCHOOL
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
