General Information
All students participating in athletics, marching band, cheerleading, drill team, and dance will be required to obtain a new physical dated after April 15, 2025 prior to participating in any practice or activity for the 2025-26 school year.
AISD Required Online Participation Forms
All athletes must complete Forms found in the parent portal at RankOneSport.
O.H.M.S. Athletic News 2025-2026
Tryouts for 7th grade Volleyball will be Aug 20th and 21st from 7:15-1st period, The 8th grade tryouts will be Aug 20th and 21st during 8th period- 5 pm. Students must have a AISD current 2025-26 physical in order to tryout.
7th and 8th grade football tryouts will begin the second day of school. Students must have physical completed and turned in before trying out.
Students who have their physical forms to turn in will receive their equipment and locker the Friday before school during Derby Day.
Please make sure it is filled out completely and all signatures are completed. Please turn in physicals to Coach Kobs or Coach Richter. Physicals are required to try out for a sport and to be in the athletics period. They can be turned in the first day of school.
It is also recommended to make a copy for your records.
Next Level Urgent Care is offering $10 physicals until the end of May. Appointments are recommended but walk-ins are welcome. Please take your AISD form to be filled out. There are multiple locations in Austin. https://www.
Athletics News 2024-2025
O. Henry Golf Club
Please fill out the form below if your student athlete is interested in participating in the O. Henry Golf Club.
The club is open to any student at O. Henry regardless of skill or grade level. The season typically starts right after Spring Break and goes on until early May.
We work closely with AHS Golf and Lions to create our season schedule. More information will go out as sessions are organized.
Starts February 13th: Mustang Strength Club - 6th grade Girls
Welcome to the Mustang Strength Club! Strength Club will meet every Thursday morning from 7:15-8:00 in the O. Henry weight room, starting February 13th. We will be lifting weights
(bench press and squats) and doing simple movements: box jumps, jump rope, pull ups, push ups, etc. Athletes will also have access to the small gym to do various fitness activities.
Who: open to 6th grade girls who are serious about improving their strength and fitness
When: Thursday mornings, 7:15-8:00
Where: O. Henry Weight Room, drop off your athlete on Exposition, athlete will enter through gym doors
Sponsor: Coach Crystal Gaffney (7th grade vball/bball coach)
We will also have parent volunteers leading workouts. Parent volunteers are key to this club's success.
If you are interested in volunteering your time once or more a month, please reach out to Coach Gaffney.
Cheer Meeting
School Year 2025-2026
Are you interested in being a cheerleader for next school year? If so, please attend the mandatory cheer meeting next Tuesday, February 11th at 5:30 PM in the cafeteria. Don't forget to have your parents come to learn more about OHMS Cheer!
Save the date!!!
Save the date!!!
O. Henry volleyball and girls basketball camp will be held June 2nd -5th, 2025
Registration will be open in February. Stay tuned!
O. Henry Middle School
Mustangs,
We want to make sure you have all the information about Mustang Club, Cross Country, Volleyball Season, Football Season, and 6th Grade Tennis Season. Join us on August 21st for an information session to introduce you to the Mustang Club-- a Caregiver and Parent Group supporting our Athletics Programs.
Make it a Great Year to be an O. Henry Mustang,
Marlo Malott
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