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Greetings Incoming 6th Grade Pfamilies,
We are excited to welcome our new 6th graders for orientation/camp on August 5th from 4 to 6 pm. This will be an opportunity for students to tour the building, meet new and old friends, meet some of their new teachers, see some of our elective programming and play some fun games before the school year begins on August 12th.
6th grade can be a challenging adjustment for our students, so it is very important that they have another opportunity to review our campus systems, bell schedules, procedures, school layout/classrooms and routines before the school year begins. We will be sending more information soon, but wanted everyone to save the date for now.
Here are the contacts for our grade level leaders if you have questions:
6th Grade Assistant Principal: Hilda Mendoza (512) 594-2018
6th Grade Counselor: Shameika Harper (512) 594-2028
If you are unable to make it to this date and would like a building tour, we will send out some additional dates and times before school starts for families.
We will be sending more information soon about first day procedures, school supplies and other important "need to know" items before we kick off an amazing school year!
Regards,
Philip Clayton
Principal
Pflugerville Middle School
Greetings Panther Community,
As I write this last blog of the school year, it's hard to tell where the time has gone. It seems to have flown by so quickly and almost more quickly each year. Although I am excited about what next year holds at PMS, it is so important to reflect on each year in its entirety.
This has been a year to remember for sure. We have seen multiple data points improve in regards to safety and learning. We have seen tremendous success of all of our Fine Arts programs with incredible artwork, 1st place finishes in Theatre and unanimous superior ratings in Band and Choir. Our Athletics, Dance and Kickstart programs have once again competed for district and state championship honors and have numerous individual accolades earned. I am so proud of our students, teachers and staff for the tireless effort and commitment to learning and success.
Thank you parents and families for supporting our students every day, none of these achievements are possible without your support of our students at home and for many of you, your support on our campus throughout the year. Thanks for partnering with us and our parent-teacher organization.
As we finish the year strong this week, here are the last few events and activities.
Band Percussion Concert - Tomorrow Night (May 18th at 7 pm) at the Pflugerville HS PAC:
Come out and support our panther percussionists performing at the PHS PAC tomorrow evening! These students have been an integral part of the success of our Panther Band this school year. Please contact Mr. Cook at the high school for questions!
8th Grade Graduation/Advancement Ceremony - Tuesday, May 19th@ 6:15 pm: (Student Arrival - 5:30-5:45 pm) at the Pflugerville High School PAC:
Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Time: 6:15–7:30 PM
Location: Pflugerville High School PAC
Panther Pfamilies, we have adjusted the time frame of the awards to ensure everyone has time to get off of work and get to the ceremony on time. We ask families to limit attendance to four seats per household, but we do understand that you may have extended family members who need to attend. The PHS PAC has almost 1,000 seats, but the event is usually crowded. Everyone will have a seat if we fill in all available spots. PLEASE make sure there are no open seats, so everyone coming in, fill to the front row and in to the middle seats, so we won't have families standing in the back. Thanks!!
Last Day of School is Early Release: May 21st @ 12:45 pm - May 21st:
We will be on a shortened schedule our last day of school. Students will not be allowed to bring backpacks, but small bags for hygiene materials are allowed or clear backpacks.
Thank you all for your support of Pflugerville MS this year. Please reach out with questions about any of these events as we near the end of the school year!
Panther Retirees and Teacher, Rookie Teacher and Humanitarian of the Year (District Humanitarian of the Year - Mrs. Gass):
Congratulations to our amazing retirees, Ms. Towle, Ms. Garcia and Mrs. Washer. Ms. Towle, we thank you for your 26 years of service to Pflugerville Middle School. You will be missed!!
Congratulations as well to our teacher of the year, Ms. Nguyen and our Rookie Teacher of the Year, Ms. Missimer. Congratulations to Ms. Gass, who is our 205-26 District Humanitarian of the Year!!
Pflugerville Middle School Parent Teacher Association Transition:
📣 PTA Board Elections Coming Up! https://band.us/n/a6a5A4vc30j4P
As we transition from PTO to PTA, we’re excited to begin building our new PTA board! We will be holding elections for the following positions:
- President
- Vice President
To move forward with elections, we are required to have at least 20 members present, so your attendance is very important! This is a great opportunity to get involved, support our school, and help shape the future of our PTA. We encourage anyone interested to participate and attend. Thank you for your continued support during this transition!
Attention Current 6th Grade Parents: PFLUGERVILLE ISD HEALTH OFFICE
All incoming 7th graders will be required to have the following immunizations before they start school in August. Students WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PICK UP A SCHEDULE DURING REGISTRATION DAYS OR BE IN SCHOOL ON THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL WITHOUT A CURRENT SHOT RECORD.
The following vaccines are required for 7th graders:
~Meningococcal (MCV) – 1 dose is required( given on or after the 11th birthday)
~Varicella (Chicken Pox) – 2 doses are required
~Tdap – A booster dose IF it has been at least 5 years since the last dose.
~Hepatitis A – 2 doses are required
If you have any questions, please contact your school health office at 512-594-2035 or our school nurse @ jean.nations@pfisd.net.
Thank you!
Pflugerville ISD Health Services
Elite Skills Camp - Bohls MS (June 8th-11th):
Hello,
We’re excited to announce the upcoming Master Hoops Elite Basketball Skills Camp — a high‑performance training experience designed to elevate young athletes’ skills, confidence, and overall game.
When: June 8th–11th
Where: Bohls Middle School Gymnasium
Who: Boys entering 6th–9th grade
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
Cost: $125 per camper
Register link
Get ready for elite‑level learning and high‑intensity skill development.
This camp will be led by Coach Mark Blake, a Certified Sports Minister, Former Nike Pro Skills Director of Player Development, current PUMA NXTPRO Director of Player Development, San Antonio Spurs Basketball Camp Coach, and Former Varsity Basketball Coach of the Year with over 28 years of coaching and player development experience.
Coach Blake brings professional‑grade instruction, advanced skill development, and a proven passion for helping athletes reach their full potential. His experience across elite programs ensures that every player receives top‑tier coaching designed to elevate their game, sharpen fundamentals, and build confidence on the court.
Players will train through a series of high‑level drills designed to elevate every part of their game, including:
• Ball handling and control
• Shooting mechanics and shot creation
• Passing and decision‑making
• Footwork and offensive movement
• Defensive fundamentals
• Rebounding techniques
• And much more
This camp is built for athletes who are serious about improving, competing, and taking their game to the next level.
Campers must bring their own basketball and water bottle.
To register, please click this link to complete the form and submit payment. Registration is not confirmed until payment has been submitted.
A full flyer with all camp details is attached. Feel free to share it with other families, teams, school communities, or students who may be interested.
We look forward to seeing your athlete on the court.
Best regards,
Master Hoops Elite Basketball Skills Camp Team
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Please reach out this week with questions and needs as we wrap up the 2025-26 school year!
Regards,
Philip Clayton
Greetings Panthers!
It is very hard to believe we are so close to nearing the end of the school year. Just a quick reminder that May 21st is our last day of school and dismissal is at 12:45 pm. I'm very grateful to have been a part of Pflugerville Middle School this year. Our teachers and students have done such an amazing job this year and our community remains one of the strongest in the district! We have the most amazing staff and students in Pflugerville ISD and they demonstrated it through their performances and hard work this year.
Here are a few of the last events and important dates of the year:
Last Day of School is Early Release: May 21st @ 12:45 pm - May 21st:
We will be on a shortened schedule our last day of school. Students will not be allowed to bring backpacks, but small bags for hygiene materials are allowed or clear backpacks.
Thank you all for your support of Pflugerville MS this year. Please reach out with questions about any of these events as we near the end of the school year!
Pflugerville Middle School Parent Teacher Association Transition:
📣 PTA Board Elections Coming Up! https://band.us/n/a6a5A4vc30j4P
As we transition from PTO to PTA, we’re excited to begin building our new PTA board! We will be holding elections for the following positions:
- President
- Vice President
To move forward with elections, we are required to have at least 20 members present, so your attendance is very important! This is a great opportunity to get involved, support our school, and help shape the future of our PTA. We encourage anyone interested to participate and attend. Thank you for your continued support during this transition!
Teachers Appreciation Week Success! THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOU WHO DONATED. THIS WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE WITHOUT OUR WONDERFUL PARENTS AND PTO PARTNERS
Spring Band Concert - Monday, May 11th @ 6:00 pm for Beginner Bands/6:45 pm for Advanced Bands in the PMS Gymnasium:
Panther Boys Soccer vs Dessau - District Championship Game (6:30 pm at "The Pfield"
We are so proud of our Panther Boys soccer team this year. They finish with a 5-1 record and will play DMS in a rematch for the district title. Come out to "The Pfield" at 6:30 to cheer them on!!!!
Nine State Finalists for our PMS Kickstart Karate Team!!
The PMS Karate team traveled to Missouri city, Tx to compete in the Kickstart state championship. We had 27 students qualify for the event and 21 that were actually competing on that day. This was the largest state tournament on record with over 900 competitors from all over the state. This year our team brought home 9 state titles and a 3rd place. Here is a list of our state champions…
Jonathan Reh
Ava Slaughter
Ari Slaughter
Latrice Sloane
Bryce Stevenson
Angelo Garcia
Laila Slater
Samuel Meiron
- Incoming 7th and 8th Grade Band Families:
- If you have signed up for for beginner band, please keep an eye on your email for important information regarding instrument placement and much more!
6th Grade Academic Awards - May 12th in the PMS Cafeteria from 6-7pm:
We will be honoring our 6th (5/12) in the cafeteria for multiple awards including A and AB honor roll and more. Invites will be out this week for A, AB Honor roll and other individual awards. Here is a message from Mrs. Monge, the 6th Grade Asssitant Principal:
We have an awards night coming up for 6th graders. The awards given will be as follows:
- Perfect Attendance
- A Honor Roll
- AB Honor Roll
- Teacher Awards
- Panther of the Year
The Panther of the Year award is awarded to one female and one male student for the entire 6th grade class. It is the most prestigious award. Awarded based on positive Character, Academics, Growth, Kindness, Leadership, Behavior, and Citizenship.Teachers and Mrs. Monge will contact you to let you know if your child is receiving a special award but do not tell the students. We would love to surprise them. The honor rolls and perfect attendance will be taken based on the report card grades and skyward attendance.
If you have any questions, reach out to Mrs. Monge, the grade level Assistant Principal.
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Familias de los Panthers de 6 grado:
Tenemos próxima una noche de premiación para los estudiantes de 6to grado. Los premios que se otorgarán serán los siguientes:
- Asistencia perfecta
- Cuadro de honor (Calificaciones "A")
- Cuadro de honor (Calificaciones "A/B")
- Premios de los maestros
- Panther del año
El premio al Panther del año se otorga a un estudiante (femrnino) y a un estudiante (masculino) de todo el grupo de 6to grado. Es el premio de mayor prestigio. Se concede con base en el carácter positivo, el rendimiento académico, el crecimiento personal, la amabilidad, el liderazgo, el comportamiento y la ciudadanía. Los maestros y la Sra. Monge se pondrá en contacto con ustedes para informarles si su hijo recibirá un premio especial; sin embargo, les pedimos que no se lo comente a los estudiantes, ya que nos encantaría darles una sorpresa. Los cuadros de honor y los reconocimientos por asistencia perfecta se determinarán con base en las calificaciones del boletín escolar y en los registros de asistencia del sistema Skyward.
Si tienen alguna pregunta, por favor comuníquese con la Sra. Monge, la subdirectora encargada de este nivel de grado.
7th Grade Academic Awards - May 13th from 6:00-7:00 pm:
We will be honoring 7th grade (5/13) students in the cafeteria for multiple awards including A and AB honor roll and more. Can't wait to see you there!
Choir Pop Show - May 14th 6:00-7:00 pm (PMS Cafeteria):
Our Choir students always finish the year with great vocal performances at our annual pop show! Come out and support Panther Choir on Thursday, the 14th!!
8th Grade Advancement/Graduation Ceremony - May 19th (Slight Time Change to 6:15 pm):
Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Time: 6:15–7:30 PM
Location: Pflugerville High School PAC
Panther Pfamilies, we have adjusted the time frame of the awards to ensure everyone has time to get off of work and get to the ceremony on time. We ask families to limit attendance to four seats per household, but we do understand that you may have extended family members who need to attend. The PHS PAC has almost 1,000 seats, but the event is usually crowded. Everyone will have a seat if we fill in all available spots. PLEASE make sure there are no open seats, so everyone coming in, fill to the front row and in to the middle seats, so we won't have families standing in the back. Thanks!!
Library Updates and Book Due Dates (Summer Adventure Book Fair - May 11-15):
Our summer book fair is this week! In addition to shopping for students during the day, we’ll be open before the after school events Monday - Thursday! Come shop the fair!
All library books were due May 8th. Any library books students still have are outstanding and need to be returned ASAP!
8th Grade Parents - Important Note from the Pflugerville High School Counseling Team about the 2026-27 School Year:
Course requests from SchooLinks have now been transferred into Skyward as we begin preparing for the 2026–2027 school year. Please log in to your Skyward student account to review your selected courses.
You can also check your email from Schoolinks. This email will include a link to your student's Personal Graduation Plan, which includes their course selections for next school year. Please review your student's plan, and once reviewed, submit your approval.
On Monday, April 20 we will begin planning for next school year with our course request information, and we will be unable to make updates at that time.
Please note: If a student remains enrolled in an advanced or AP course after May 21st and later decides to move to an on-level course, they must wait until the fourth week of the next school year to request a level change. At that time, all requests must be approved by the associate principal, counselor, teacher, and parent, and approval is not guaranteed (PFISD Course Guide 2026-2027, page 29). See the link below.
This process is designed to ensure that course placements best meet each student’s academic needs. Requests are reviewed carefully and must be based on academic reasons. Approval requires a majority recommendation from the teacher, student, parent/guardian, counselor, and administration, and is considered only after all appropriate supports and interventions have been attempted.
If a request is approved, the student’s unweighted grade will transfer to the new course.
You can reach out to your student's counselor with any questions.
Attention Current 8th Grades and Aspiring 9th Graders - PfISD Fire Academy:
Attention Aspiring 9th Grade Students:
Are you interested in learning more about a career in fire services and what it means to be a firefighter? Your journey starts here. Take the first step toward the PFISD Fire Academy!
This program provides an ideal introduction to the profession and offers a glimpse into your potential future career. Come see if you have what it takes to rise to the challenge.
Spots are limited, so please register at the link below to secure your place:
Click here to register.
Kickstart Belt Ceremony @ 6:30 pm in the Pflugerville MS Gym:
Our amazing PMS Karate students will be awarded their final belt of the year this Friday evening at 6:30 pm in the panther gymnasium. This is a great way to close out the year and is a very rewarding experience for our students and families.
Final Pep Rally of the Year - Celebrating Asian-American Culture/Friday May 15th:
We are excited to cap off a great year with this last Pep Rally! This gives our programs a great venue to demonstrate their skills learned through different performances! Our Student Celebrations Committee has some fun activities planned for students and staff as well.
Elite Skills Camp - Bohls MS (June 8th-11th):
Hello,
We’re excited to announce the upcoming Master Hoops Elite Basketball Skills Camp — a high‑performance training experience designed to elevate young athletes’ skills, confidence, and overall game.
When: June 8th–11th
Where: Bohls Middle School Gymnasium
Who: Boys entering 6th–9th grade
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
Cost: $125 per camper
Register link
Get ready for elite‑level learning and high‑intensity skill development.
This camp will be led by Coach Mark Blake, a Certified Sports Minister, Former Nike Pro Skills Director of Player Development, current PUMA NXTPRO Director of Player Development, San Antonio Spurs Basketball Camp Coach, and Former Varsity Basketball Coach of the Year with over 28 years of coaching and player development experience.
Coach Blake brings professional‑grade instruction, advanced skill development, and a proven passion for helping athletes reach their full potential. His experience across elite programs ensures that every player receives top‑tier coaching designed to elevate their game, sharpen fundamentals, and build confidence on the court.
Players will train through a series of high‑level drills designed to elevate every part of their game, including:
• Ball handling and control
• Shooting mechanics and shot creation
• Passing and decision‑making
• Footwork and offensive movement
• Defensive fundamentals
• Rebounding techniques
• And much more
This camp is built for athletes who are serious about improving, competing, and taking their game to the next level.
Campers must bring their own basketball and water bottle.
To register, please click this link to complete the form and submit payment. Registration is not confirmed until payment has been submitted.
A full flyer with all camp details is attached. Feel free to share it with other families, teams, school communities, or students who may be interested.
We look forward to seeing your athlete on the court.
Best regards,
Master Hoops Elite Basketball Skills Camp Team
Wildcat Proud!
Kathy Blake, M. ED.
7th Grade Counselor WMS
Have a great week ahead and please reach out as needed this week with questions or needs.
Regards,
Mr. Clayton