PTA News
2024-25 PTA Officer Vote Notice
The O. Henry PTA Nominating Committee submitted the following slate for the 2024-2025 PTA Executive Board. This slate of officers has been confirmed by the current PTA Executive Board and will be voted on at the general PTA meeting on April 30.
2024-2025 Slate of PTA Officers
- President - Alison Darnell
- President-Elect (First VP) - Jessica Hershey
- Secretary - Leslie Newberry
- Treasurer - Lindsay Hadlock
- Treasurer Elect - Vacant
- VP Fundraising / Ways and Means (Second VP) - Holly Lanham
- VP Support / Services (Third VP) - Pam Roberts
- VP Communications (Fourth VP) - Jennifer Skloss
O.Henry PTA Scholarships for 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, our 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 OHenry PTA Scholarships can be found HERE. Applications are due by May 1, 2024. Questions? Please contact Melanie Dow at mdow722@gmail.com
Attention 8th Grade Parents
Time to celebrate our students! Please mark your calendars for the end of year celebration for the 8th Grade Class on Friday, May 17 at 7 p.m. Parent volunteers needed; please sign up to help as your schedule allows: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0F4AADAC28A2F49-49133370-8thgrade#/
Questions? Please contact 8th Grade Recognition Chairs Jahnna Peeler and Dalton Young
PTA Thank Yous
An enormous round of gratitude to the 2nd Annual Cornhole & Mustang Mixer Chairs! Shout out to Chairs Greta Goldsby and Meredith Marks, and Lissa Anderson for her fundraising leadership, plus all of the parent volunteers who made the event a roaring success!
Upcoming Events for Parents & Students
General PTA Meeting & Volunteer Breakfast on Tuesday, April 30, 8:30 a.m. in the O.Henry Library
All are welcome to attend the general PTA meeting with guest speaker Tammy Caesar, AISD Career and Technology Director. Pastries and coffee will be served for this special last meeting of the year.
New Parent Welcome Coffee
Please join on Friday, May 17, 8:30-9:30 am to meet and welcome new families to O.Henry for the 2024-25 school year.
Middle School Girls Basketball SUmmer Camp with Lady Maroons June 24-27
Austin High coaching staff will offer elementary (3-6th) and middle school camp (7-9th) skills and fundamentals camp. All equipment provided, $150 for the week. To learn more and register, go to https://austinisd.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/34842/63/False/Trueand search for Lady Maroons Summer Camp.