Join us for Mustang Mixer and Cornhole Tournament April 24

The 4th Annual Mustang Mixer & Cornhole Tournament is happening Friday, April 24 from 4:30–7:30 pm at Zilker Lodge at Austin Sunshine Camps in Zilker Park.

This adults-only event is a favorite OHMS tradition, a fun way to reconnect with friends, meet other parents, and spend time with our amazing staff. You’ll enjoy Dinner & drinks,  Cornhole tournament (play or cheer on the teams), and great prizes for the winners.

The impact:

The Mustang Mixer is our spring fundraiser, supporting campus needs not covered by the bond while helping ensure students, staff, and school traditions continue to thrive.

Learn more and register now to:

  • Become an event sponsor
  • Register a cornhole team
  • Sponsor a teacher team
  • Buy tickets to attend

Sponsorship Opportunities

Businesses and families sponsoring at the Bronze–Diamond levels receive recognition on the Mustang Mixer website and event signage.

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The Rodeo Issue 2 – Join us for our PTA meeting!

The second edition of our PTA newsletter includes agenda and speaker information for our February 20 PTA meeting, reminders about yearbook and choice sheet deadlines, and important dates for upcoming events. Check it out! 

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The Rodeo Issue 1 – Welcome Back Mustangs!

As we begin the final semester of the 2025–26 school year, we’re excited to share the very first official issue of The Rodeo, the OHMS PTA quarterly newsletter.

This new space is designed to help us stay connected, informed, and engaged as a community. We’re also kicking off the semester by celebrating our principal, Camie Fillpot, whose steady leadership continues to guide O. Henry forward. With so much ahead this spring, we’re glad you’re here and part of it. Check it out!

 

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AHS Monster Concert Nov. 1

Mark your calendar now for the Austin High Monster Concert and Carnival on November 1, 2025 at the AHS Performing Arts Center and Grounds. 

  • Bring the whole family and enjoy the free concerts from 8 area schools and youth programs, including Austin High’s award-winning orchestras.
  • Enjoy the outdoor carnival, with our amazing haunted house, delicious food, games and prizes, an inflatable obstacle course, and a dunk tank!
  • Enter the costume contest and win!
  • Check out the silent auction, with amazing prizes from area restaurants, theaters, boutiques, hotels, and more.

Performances: 1:00 to 7:30 pm / Carnival and Food: Noon to 6:30 pm

Get more information and preorder wristbands and t-shirts here.

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Proposed Bylaw Changes

OHMS PTA
Notice of Proposed Bylaws Amendments
The O.Henry Middle School PTA executive committee has proposed the following two amendments to the bylaws. These changes will be voted on at the PTA general membership meeting at 8:00 a.m. on November 7. Please send any questions to Jessica Hershey (President, jesshershey@gmail.com) or Laura Lee Daigle (Parliamentarian, lauraleedaigle@gmail.com)
 
Amendment #1 
Amend Article VII. Section 2. Dues. by increasing annual dues to $9.00

Section 2. Dues.

a. This PTA shall remit a membership roster along with the national and state dues to Texas PTA for each of its members.

b. Annual dues for each member shall be the sum of national dues plus state dues plus the local dues amount of $ 9.00.

Rationale: This minimal increase will keep OHMS dues in line with other schools in our vertical team, while generating a modest increase in revenue. National and State dues currently total $6, so this proposed increase will result in a total of $15 for members. Note that teachers only pay National/State dues ($6). 

Amendment #1 

Amend Article X. Section 1. Executive Board Composition by adding a new 3 e, adding the role of Volunteer Coordinator to the Executive board.

Section 1. Composition. The executive board of this PTA shall be:

a. the officers including the president, 4 vice president(s), secretary, and treasurer;

b. the parliamentarian;

c. the campus principal (or representative designated by the principal);

d. council delegate, and historian

e. the volunteer coordinator

Rationale: This role is needed at the executive level to help ensure the timely and successful filling of PTA committees, roles and volunteer positions. 
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AHS Future Maroon Night Thursday Oct. 2

Austin High School Future Maroon Night is this Thursday 10/2 at House Park at 6 PM and we are so excited to have our future Maroons run through the tunnel and cheer on the football team as they take on Dripping Springs! It should be an exciting night with both the Red Jacket clinic and the 6th grade bands from O Henry and Small there to perform!

A few details to know before you go:
– Free parking is available in the ACC Rio Grande Parking Garage
– All parents must have a ticket for entry. You can purchase them here.
– House Park has a clear bag policy
– Students can check in at the table outside of House Park to get their sticker for entry
– Once students run through the tunnel, they can cheer on the team as they run out and then will be released to meet parents

Looking forward to seeing you out there!

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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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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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