Arnold MS Highlights Nov-Dec 2025

Dear Arnold Families,

We continue celebrating all the wonderful things happening with our Buccaneers! All of our fine arts groups had their fall performances, including our theater arts students competing in their UIL One Act Play. Their production of “The Girl in the White Pinafore” was a moving rendition of this historical drama, which won FIRST PLACE in their zone, qualifying to compete in the district finals next weekend! Four students earned honors Arnold's orchestra had four students earn a spot in the Region 27 Orchestra, ranking as some of the best string players in our area of Houston! Members of the Arnold band competed in Region band auditions last weekend. We have six students advancing to the Regional Finals on November 7th, including Michelle Nguyen (flute) and Samantha Yancy (French horn), who both earned 1st chair in their rooms!

In athletics, our 8th grade football teams, both A and B, competed for the district championship this week at Cy-Fair FCU Stadium. Thank you to all the families, fans, and student groups who showed up to support our Buccaneer football players in this momentous event. Congratulations to these student athletes and their dedicated coaches on an outstanding season! Last but not least, 8th grader Giovanni Martinez was the district champion at this year's cross country meet. He competed against over 200 runners and came away with the gold medal!

Students will be receiving progress report grades for marking period 2 when we return from the 4-day weekend. Please check your student’s grades in Home Access Center and reach out to their teachers with any questions or concerns. Your partnership is greatly appreciated in helping support your student’s success!

As always, we look forward to continuing a great year! We strive to support each Buccaneer be the BEST version of themselves every single day, because THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE ARNOLD!

Amby Clinkscale

Principal

#chooseArnold

11/03: Student & Staff Holiday: NO SCHOOL

11/04: Polling Location

11/04: Teacher Work Day/School Closure Make-Up Day/Student Holiday: STUDENT'S NO SCHOOL

11/04: Scheduled Parent/ Teacher Conferences

11/05: Students receive Progress Reports

11/05: Math AI Tutoring

11/07: Cy-Fair HS: Campus Visit Date (showcase exciting opportunities)

11/10: Science AI Tutoring

11/11: 8th to 9th Grade Transition Parent Meeting

11/12: Math AI Tutoring

11/12: Fire Evacuation Drill

11/12: Spelling Bee

11/13: ELAR AI Tutoring

11/14: Choir Photos

11/14: Region Band Clinic & Concert (CFISD VPAC)

11/17: Science AI Tutoring

11/18: 8th Grade Parent Night: Four-Year Planning

11/17: Band Picture Day

11/19: Math AI Tutoring

11/20: ELAR AI Tutoring

11/21: Advisory Schedule

11/21: Metal Detector Drill

11/21: Color Run

11/24 - 11/28: Student & Staff Holiday: NO SCHOOL

Welcome to the Counselors’ Corner! Each month, we’ll share helpful tips, resources, and updates to support our students’ academic, social, and emotional growth. Our goal is to partner with families and staff to ensure every student feels supported, encouraged, and ready to succeed. Be sure to check back here for important reminders, guidance activities, and ways we’re bringing out the best in our Buccaneers!

Accelerated Instruction (AI) tutorials will begin October 6th, 2025 by invitation only. Parents, be on the lookout for communication in your email and from your students. If you have any questions, call the main desk and ask for Ms. DiCaro or Ms. Eberhart—(281) 897-4700.

You can add more than one student to the app, even if they go to different schools, as long as the school is using PBIS Rewards.

We encourage you to talk with your student about what they must do to be successful with PBIS Rewards and to encourage them when you see them being successful.

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