Supporting Excellence in Academics, Athletics & the Arts
6th grade boys. September 21–22 (dates still to be confirmed). Times to be announced by the coaches.
Athletes must be cleared through AKTIVATE before they can try out or practice.
FBMS PTO General Membership Meeting — all families welcome!
Join Principal Kemuel De Castro for an informal conversation. Connect, share ideas and feedback, and help keep building a stronger Frank Black Middle School. All families are welcome.
FBMS celebrates Hispanic Heritage on Friday, October 9. Details to come.
Homecoming 2026 — FBMS vs. West Briar at Delmar Stadium. Kickoff is 5:30 PM on Tuesday, October 13.
The 7th grade Homecoming Dance is Friday, October 16 from 5:30 to 7:00 PM in the cafeteria. Sunday best attire, and there will be prizes.
Students must be picked up no later than 7:05 PM. Dismissal starts five minutes before the end of the dance if a ride is already outside.
Sign the digital permission slip — required to attend. Paper forms are also available in the grade level offices.
Sign up to volunteer at the dance
Order an FBMS HOCO 2026 shirt — pre-order only, and the store closes Friday, September 25. 7th graders wear gray.
Questions? Contact dance@fbmspto.org.
Parent & Kid Pickleball Tournament at the FBMS tennis courts, hosted by the FBMS Panthers Tennis Team. $60 per team donation to the FBMS Tennis Booster Club.
The 6th grade Homecoming Dance is Saturday, October 17 from 4:00 to 5:30 PM in the cafeteria. Sunday best attire, and there will be prizes.
Students must be picked up no later than 5:35 PM. Dismissal starts five minutes before the end of the dance if a ride is already outside.
Sign the digital permission slip — required to attend. Paper forms are also available in the grade level offices.
Sign up to volunteer at the dance
Order an FBMS HOCO 2026 shirt — pre-order only, and the store closes Friday, September 25. 6th graders wear red.
Questions? Contact dance@fbmspto.org.
The 8th grade Homecoming Dance is Saturday, October 17 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM in the cafeteria. Sunday best attire, and there will be prizes.
Students must be picked up no later than 8:05 PM. Dismissal starts five minutes before the end of the dance if a ride is already outside.
Sign the digital permission slip — required to attend. Paper forms are also available in the grade level offices.
Sign up to volunteer at the dance
Order an FBMS HOCO 2026 shirt — pre-order only, and the store closes Friday, September 25. 8th graders wear black.
Questions? Contact dance@fbmspto.org.
Save the date! The FBMS PTO Gala & Auction returns on October 24 with a Totally Nineties theme — “The One Where We Give Back.”
Time, venue and ticket details will be announced soon. Questions: auction@fbmspto.org
FBMS PTO General Membership Meeting — all families welcome!
The FBMS Christmas Show is Wednesday, December 9 from 6:00 to 7:00 PM.
FBMS PTO General Membership Meeting — all families welcome!
FBMS PTO General Membership Meeting — all families welcome! Includes election of the 2027-2028 PTO Board.
The Panthers Tennis Team begins Monday, September 14 at 7:00 AM at the FBMS tennis courts. 6th–8th graders welcome.
In order to participate, the following must be completed:
Fall practices will be on Mondays and Wednesdays. For those who decide to participate after the initial week, there is a $95 membership fee for the semester.
Bring to practice: tennis racquet, water, athletic shoes.
Questions? Contact Coach Charles at scharle4@houstonisd.org.
Parents, please take a moment to complete the FBMS PTO Budget Allocation Survey and help decide how the PTO directs its funds this year.
The survey closes Friday, September 11.
FBMS Open House is Thursday, September 3 from 5:00 to 6:30 PM at Frank Black Middle School.
Celebrate our summer accomplishments. Raise a glass, recap the wins, and plan next year's goals.
All FBMS dads and students welcome.
Questions? Contact dadsclub@fbmspto.org.
Last call for pre-orders. The Panther Store is open for pre-orders of new inventory through Wednesday, August 26. Order your yard signs and school spirit gear to show off that Panther Pride.
Items will be available for pick-up in September.
August 25 — 7th grade girls
August 26 — 8th grade girls
August 27 — call backs
Times to be announced by the coaches.
Athletes must be cleared through AKTIVATE before they can try out or practice.
7th & 8th grade, boys & girls. Tryouts are held the week of August 24 — specific days and times to be announced by the coaches.
Athletes must be cleared through AKTIVATE before they can try out or practice.
6th grade girls. August 24–25. Times to be announced by the coaches.
Athletes must be cleared through AKTIVATE before they can try out or practice.
Need a sports physical for the upcoming school year? Thursday, Aug 13 starting at 4:30 PM at Frank Black Middle School. Cost: $25 (cash only). All students planning to participate in school athletics need a current physical on file. Questions: ACASTEL2@houstonisd.org.
The FBMS PTO is collecting new or gently used uniforms: grade-level shirts (red, gray, black), pants & knee-length shorts, spirit shirts, and hoodless outerwear. Drop off donations at the FBMS Front Office this week. Items should be clean and free of stains, holes, and tears.
More details coming soon!
Questions: reach out to classof2026@fbmspto.org
The Frank Black Middle School Parent Teacher Organization is an active and collaborative organization that exists to provide support to Frank Black Middle School in Houston, Texas.
