O. Henry Scholarships for Graduating AISD Seniors

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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2025-26 PTA Officer Vote Notice

2025-26 PTA Officer Vote Notice

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

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PTA Meeting with special presenter May 6

Please join us for the final PTA meeting of the 2024-25 school year on May 6 at 5:30 PM. Dawn Wible will join us to talk about the benefits of being a phone-free school. More details are available in the flyer below.

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Help us reach our 2024-25 Membership goal!

We are proud to say that O. Henry PTA has been recognized for growth increases by the Texas PTA for the each of the past 3 years. Please help us exceed our 2024 goal of 270 members by joining today!

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End of School Year Volunteer Opportunities

As the school year winds down at O. Henry there are some upcoming activities at school where your volunteer time would be most appreciated.

The first is the 8th Grade Luau Dance this Friday night at O. Henry. We would love to have more 8th grade parents sign up to help! And please encourage your child to attend this celebration of their time at OHMS.

8TH GRADE LUAU DANCE FRIDAY 5/17 – VOLUNTEER SIGN UP

The second is on the last day of school. We have shifts to help with the 8th Grade Recognition Ceremony (would be awesome if 6th and 7th grade parents paid it forward and helped out here!) and then Mustang Day volunteers for activities involving 6th, 7th and 8th grade students.

8TH GRADE RECOGNITION AND MUSTANG DAY THURSDAY 5/23 – VOLUNTEER SIGN UP

Thanks so much!

Christy Merritt
OHMS PTA President 2023-24

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APRIL GENERAL MEETING & VOLUNTEER BREAKFAST IS TUESDAY, APRIL 30

PTA welcomes speaker Tammy Caesar, AISD Career & Technology Director

The PTA Annual General Meeting and Volunteer Breakfast will be held on Tuesday, April 30, 8:30 a.m. in the O. Henry Library.   All members are welcome to attend to celebrate the many parent and caregiver volunteers who contributed this year to O. Henry’s success, as well as meet Tammy Caesar, Director of AISD’s Career and Technology Program.  

Tammy will discuss current and future programming related to the  district’s student career program, as well as answer any questions about curriculum, staff and legislative efforts.  

Lastly, the 2024-25 Executive Board slate will be presented to PTA membership.  Don’t miss our final General Meeting – Coffee and breakfast treats from EASY TIGER will be served!   

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GET INVOLVED! APPLY FOR 2024-25 PTA LEADERSHIP

The nominating committee is currently accepting nominations and welcomes your involvement and participation or ideas for 2024-25 leadership.  Serving on the PTA Board is a great way to support our teachers and administration, and serve the greater OHMS community. Please email Rachel Elder, parliamentarian, at rachelreit@gmail.com if you would like to nomination someone or yourself to serve on the 2024-25 OHMS PTA.

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2nd Annual Mustang Mixer and Cornhole Tournament is Friday, April 19

Parents, Teachers and Staff are invited for Dinner, Drinks, DJ and Community
Friday, April 19 from 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Zilker Lodge at Austin Sunshine Camps

Join the O.Henry parent community, administration and teaching staff at the second annual Mustang Mixer and Competitive Cornhole Tournament!  Last year was a huge success and a great community builder; don’t miss the fun!  This event will support enhancements of the student learning environment and experience, and we can’t do it without your help and participation.

Sponsorship opportunities, team registration, and Mustang Mixer tickets are available now!

Questions? Please contact Co-Chairs:

Greta Goldsby
Meredith Marks

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2023-2024 PTA Executive Board

The O. Henry PTA Nominating Committee submits the following slate for the 2023-2024 PTA Executive Board.

2023-2024 SLATE OF PTA OFFICERS

President – Christy Merritt

President-Elect (First VP) – Alison Darnell

Secretary – Jill Rhoden

Treasurer – Lauren Sicarelli

Treasurer-Elect – Lindsay Hadlock

VP Fundraising / Ways and Means (Second VP) – Lissa Anderson

VP Support / Services (Third VP) – Jennifer Skloss

VP Communications (Fourth VP) – Kathleen Loughlin

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Fentanyl Awareness Event April 17

Join us Monday, April 17th at 6:00 pm in the O. Henry gymnasium.

Parents and guardians, we encourage you to come with your O. Henry Student to learn about the dangers of fentanyl from professionals with experience.

The Hays County Sheriff’s Deputies will share information on the life-changing impact of fentanyl.

Continue the discussion after the presentation in the cafe with light snacks provided by the CAC – Mustang Council.

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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!”

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