O. Henry is a
GREAT
SCHOOL
WE CAN MAKE IT BETTER
Keep up to date with the latest happenings at O. Henry by reading the Pony Express email newsletter! It contains all the vital information you need to stay current with news and events. Current and past issues are available here.
Nothing from April 10, 2021 to May 10, 2021.
We are very grateful for all of the generous individuals and organizations who have contributed to support O. Henry!
Everyone benefits when schools and families work together to support learning and we strive to create a welcoming and fun atmosphere for parents to be involved at our school.
The OHMS PTA’s goal is to provide opportunities for parents, teachers, students, and the general community to GET CONNECTED.
We host numerous events and activities throughout the school year and provide much needed supplies to support our outstanding students and their dedicated OHMS staff.
Your membership, donations, and volunteerism help us maintain a long standing tradition of promoting an enriching and nurturing learning environment
and exceptional middle school experience for all our students. There is a role for EVERY parent at O. Henry and we welcome and encourage you to participate at the level that best suits you and your family!
Sincerely,
Sherrill Deering
2020-21 OHMS PTA President
We’re proud of our previous achievements, but are ready to do so much more, with your help!
Need tax or treasurer forms? Look no further!
Treasurer Forms FAQ – PDF
Reimbursement/Disbursement – PDF
Sales and Use Tax Form – PDF
Itemized Deposit Form – Excel
OHMS PTA Tips & Gratuities – PDF
Our fundraising proceeds go a long way! Check out the many ways the PTA helps O. Henry!
TESTIMONIALS
“Sometimes middle school parents feel like their kids don’t want them up at school or there are not many opportunities to get involved like in elementary school. The O. Henry PTA provides a variety of ways to support our school and stay involved in your child’s education. Stay involved even if your child rolls their eyes at you for being there … you are sending a powerful message that their school is important!”
“I love having PTA parent volunteers in our front office, screening visitors, fielding phone calls and being a part of our office family.”
“I love the OHMS PTA because they are friendly, welcoming and supportive of our kids in all ways.”
“Due to the amazing support of our PTA, we are able to serve our students in so many ways. They support us in our Annual College and Career Fair, our counseling initiatives to help motivate our students to do their best in class, and help us support the Whole Child.”
“My kids love getting to see performances at school by amazing artists such as Blue Lapis Light aerial dancers and Outspoken Bean, an award-winning slam poet. It means a lot to me that the OHMS PTA supports the arts in our students’ educational experience.”
“Because so many parents donate via the PTA to the library, we are able to buy more copies of the books your students want to read! We need to capture the reading excitement when it happens … when parents, teachers, and students buy books at our author visits, we are able to keep bringing the rock star writers to O. Henry via BookPeople. THANK YOU!”
“The PTA gave us money for new classroom computers in our history classrooms. These new laptops were the breath of fresh air that we needed to fully invest in technological innovation in our classrooms. As the district pushes new uses for technology, these new laptops helped our students take the needed steps in that direction!”
“We are SO grateful for the PTA. In photojournalism and yearbook, we strive for a 1:1 student to technology ratio and the PTA has helped us get closer to that. With the help of the PTA, we now have four Mac laptops, which give students experience using technology that photographers use in the real world. We now also have enough cameras in the classroom for every student to get hands on experience.”
“When my older daughter started sixth grade at O. Henry, I couldn’t believe how active the PTA was! There are so many opportunities to get involved in this special community. I have volunteered during lunch at the Mustang Mall, been involved in the Coffee Angels program, helped teachers with afternoon tutorials, served on the Round Up Committee, and helped support the many sports teams on which my daughter played.
I encourage all families to get involved! You’ll not only make lasting friends, but also you’ll help fulfill the teachers’ wish lists and amazing field trip opportunities that enrich every student’s three years at O. Henry.”
“The You Are Loved mural would not be possible without the support of the PTA. Everyone is welcome at O. Henry no matter where you come from, your skin color, who you love, your gender, your religion, or your resident status. Students, faculty and community members helped design, create tiles, mosaic and grout this mural that was dedicated to Karen Aidman for her service to the O.Henry community.”
“As the O.Henry Cheerleading program has grown to be a nationally competitive squad, the PTA has been instrumental in that growth! Last year, they bought us a complete floor of tumbling mats to help our cheerleaders stay safe while learning new and more difficult stunts and skills. This year, they bought us new pom poms to help us look sharp and professional at our national-level competitions!”