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!

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

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!   

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.

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

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

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.

The PTA nominating committee is looking to fill the following positions for the 2023-2024 school year. If you are looking to get more involved at O. Henry or know someone that you think would be great for a position on the PTA please contact Melanie Dow by April 7th with your nominations.

  • President Elect
  • Treasurer Elect
  • Secretary
  • VP Communications
  • VP Ways and Means
  • VP Support

A recent survey found that 37% of teens say they have poor mental health. The Science of Well-being for Teens is a new online class created specifically for middle and high school students and will teach them strategies they can use to reduce stress and feel happier. And it’s totally free!

The six-week course brings together the best insights from Dr. Laurie Santos’ popular Yale course Psychology and the Good Life.

In this course, you will explore what the field of psychology teaches us about how to be happier, how to feel less stressed, and how to thrive in middle and high school and beyond. The lessons along with short weekly ‘happiness homework’ assignments will ultimately prepare you to put these scientific findings into practice. The ultimate goal is for you to feel better and build healthier habits. Parents, teachers, and other professionals supporting teenagers may also find the course beneficial.

You can learn more and enroll here.

The PTA is looking ahead to the 2023-24 school year and people to join the nominating committee to find next year’s leadership.  It’s an easy way to help provide direction and support the PTA as we look ahead, with short meetings in March to help identify and reach out to those who will serve on next year’s board. It is an important way to get involved and support the school.  Email Rachel Elder at rachelreit@gmail.com to learn more and/or join the committee. 

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