Nov
18
6:00 PM18:00
Nov
19
6:00 PM18:00
Dec
4
6:00 PM18:00
Dec
9
6:00 PM18:00
Dec
10
5:30 PM17:30
Feb
17
6:00 PM18:00
May
12
6:00 PM18:00
PTO General Meeting
FBMS PTO General Membership Meeting — all families welcome! Includes election of the 2027-2028 PTO Board.
Oct
29
3:00 PM15:00
Coffee with the Principal (Virtual)
Thursday, October 29, 3:00 to 4:00 PM, virtual only. An informal conversation with Principal Kemuel De Castro. All are welcome!
Oct
24
7:00 PM19:00
FBMS Gala & Auction: Totally Nineties
Saturday, October 24, 2026. Thank you to everyone who came out for Totally Nineties, and to our sponsors, donors, bidders and volunteers. You made it a night to remember for FBMS!
See our sponsors on the Gala & Auction page.
Oct
23
5:30 PM17:30
FBMS Band Haunted Hallway
Friday, October 23, 5:30 to 7 PM. The FBMS Band Booster’s fall fundraiser: $3 per person in advance through October 22, $5 at the door.
Oct
17
6:00 PM18:00
Homecoming Dance — 8th Grade
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. 90s or glow-inspired looks are welcome, but not required.
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
Questions? Contact dance@fbmspto.org.
Oct
17
4:00 PM16:00
Homecoming Dance — 6th Grade
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. 90s or glow-inspired looks are welcome, but not required.
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
Questions? Contact dance@fbmspto.org.
Oct
17
8:30 AM08:30
Parent & Kid Pickleball Tournament
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.
Oct
16
5:30 PM17:30
Homecoming Dance — 7th Grade
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. 90s or glow-inspired looks are welcome, but not required.
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
Questions? Contact dance@fbmspto.org.
Oct
13
5:30 PM17:30
Homecoming 2026: FBMS vs. West Briar
Homecoming 2026 — FBMS vs. West Briar at Delmar Stadium. Kickoff is 5:30 PM on Tuesday, October 13.
Oct
8
5:00 PM17:00
FBMS Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
Join us for the FBMS Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration, “Together, We Are More,” on Thursday, October 8 from 5:00 to 6:30 PM in the FBMS auditorium. Through music, dance, theater, art, and cultural traditions, students will showcase Hispanic cultures, voices, achievements, and contributions. Student hosts will guide the program in both English and Spanish. Waltrip and HSPVA students are taking part too, and there will be food.
Oct
1
5:00 PM17:00
FBMS Spirit Night & PTO Mixer
Join the FBMS PTO and the Panther community for a Spirit Night and PTO Mixer at Stomping Grounds!
Mention “Frank Black” when you order at any of these Stomping Grounds businesses and 10% of your order goes back to FBMS: High Five Mini Bar, Cooking Girl, La Mex Kitchen, Little Sister Cake Shop and Cafe, and Bollo Woodfired Pizza.
It’s a great chance to meet other Panther families, connect with the PTO, and get excited for the Gala & Auction on October 24.
Sep
24
3:15 PM15:15
Coffee with the Principal
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.
Sep
23
6:00 PM18:00
Sep
21
to Sep 22
Baseball Tryouts
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.
Sep
14
7:00 AM07:00
Panthers Tennis Team Starts
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:
- Profile at AKTIVATE (registermyathlete.com)
- Copy of HISD physical
- Copy of insurance and completed HISD insurance waiver — note that HISD insurance purchased on School Pay is not accepted for club sports
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.
Sep
11
12:00 AM00:00
PTO Budget Allocation Survey — Deadline
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.
Sep
3
5:00 PM17:00
FBMS Open House
FBMS Open House is Thursday, September 3 from 5:00 to 6:30 PM at Frank Black Middle School.
Aug
27
6:00 PM18:00
FBMS Dad's Club 2026-27 Kickoff Debrief
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.
Aug
26
12:00 AM00:00
Panther Store Pre-Orders Close
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.
Aug
25
to Aug 27
Volleyball Tryouts
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.
Aug
24
to Aug 28
Cross Country Tryouts
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.
Aug
24
to Aug 25
Softball Tryouts
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.
Aug
13
4:30 PM16:30
Sports Physicals Day
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.
Aug
10
to Aug 14
PTO Uniform Drive — Drop-Off Week
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.
Jun
3
9:15 AM09:15
Jun
2
9:00 AM09:00
Jun
1
5:00 PM17:00
Jun
1
4:15 PM16:15
May
30
8:00 AM08:00
May
29
9:00 AM09:00
May
28
5:00 PM17:00
