For families in need, please contact Ms. Valle at greta.valle@houstonisd.org for entry ticket. The PTO will cover the cost of the entry through generous parent donations.
Students will come to auditorium at 4pm, leave belongings in auditorium which will remain locked until dismissal at 6pm.
Kids must check in with their ID, then leave in bags. (Can't wear it in the bounce houses for safety).
Kid will wear their school clothes to Social (there is no time to change).
There is no EARLY pick up.
Students will be dismissed via the front door at 6pm.
For questions- please reach out to our 6th Grade Social Chairs Noni Thowfeek & Currie Heidt at 6thsocial@lanierpto.org.
Homecoming Dance 2026
HOCO Dance for Lanier 7th & 8th Grade Students only
BEFORE FRIDAY:
Please review this info:
1) Dress code (below)
2) Drop OFF (below)
3) Pick UP & MAP (below)
PICK up QR Code-- volunteers will have you scan the QR code when your car is in the pick up line-- any earlier and the system doesn't work-- School needs to know the adult take each student home- it's a safety thing.
KNOW the LAST and FIRST name of each student you are picking up--- Carpools frequently hold up the pick up line (don't be that person)
If you want to NOT BE STUCK in TRAFFIC- please don't park on any street that touches Lanier.
PTO team will be HARDER TO REACH AFTER Saturday @noon to answer questions- it will be all hands on deck for the PTO team for the Dance
We were able to get ALL the students off the waitlist (35+ students) to the Dance-- so we need more donations-- Please donate if you can-- Link is here {HERE}.
Reminder: tickets are not refundable or transferable.
Seriously, read all the HOCO information and make it easier for all of us!
For questions, concerns or suggestions, please email LanierPTO@lanierpto.org.
LANIER PTO
ANNOUNCEMENTS & RESOURCES
Want to Join the Lanier Grade Level or the Cluster WhatsApp?
Make sure your email and PTO profile (www.lanierpto.org) has your students name, grade and homeroom teacher.
This is the only way we can verify that you are a Lanier parent.
It's a manual process, so thanks for your patience in advance!
Save the DATE! Raising Cane's Spirit Day- October 22 4-8pm
Get ready for another delicious way to support our school! Our awesome sponsor, Raising Cane's on Westheimer (1902 Westheimer Rd), is hosting a Spirit Night for the Lanier PTO on Thursday, October 22, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Grab a snack or some dinner after school and mention that you're with Lanier when ordering.
Cane's will donate 15% of your purchase directly back to the PTO!
Ordering online instead? Just use the code RCFUND96 at checkout.
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So, please consider asking our PUP BOT before posting on other social media sites--- you may get your answer faster!
Congrats to all the Volleyball LADY PUPS! The 7th Grade and 8th Grade Teams won their PINK OUT game against Meyerland! Thank you to all the Cheerleaders that volunteered to rally the crowd to support our Teams to Victory!
The Lady PUPS play one more game this season next WEEK-- Monday, October 19 against Tanglewood.
Come Support Our 7th & 8th Grade Volleyball Teams
7th grade team plays at 6pm.
8th grade team plays at 7pm.
For Home Games- please enter by the Cafeteria.
Entry fee is $ 5.00 for Adults, $3.00 for students and kids (bring your Student ID). Cash is preferred, but school pay will be accepted if they do not have cash.
We will be hosting a Teacher Appreciation Game on Monday, September 28th, to celebrate our amazing teachers.
We will also have a Pink Out Game on Monday, October 12th, in support of Breast Cancer Awareness.
Art Club -Tuesdays 4-5pm, Room 236 with Ms. Slobody
Parents, Ask your student to Fill out the Student Council Survey!
Lanier Student Council is looking for input from our students about the types of projects and changes they want to see at Lanier this year! (And look for volunteers to help!)
This survey is for STUDENTS only, so Parents, please share with your student.
Reoccurring Student Council Service Project- Sept 16, October 21, Nov 18
Parents that are VIPS approved may also attend.
A+ UIL (Academic UIL for ALL Grades)
Hello Lanier Families, Is your student interested in representing Lanier in an academic competition? Ask them to consider HISD 2026–2027 UIL A+ Academics! See the A+ Academics Information Packet to learn more about the contests available, competition dates, and how your student can get involved.
If your student is interested in participating in UIL A+ Academics, please complete the UIL A+ Academics Interest Form. We’re excited to provide our Purple Pups with another opportunity to challenge themselves, showcase their academic talents, and represent Lanier!
Parent Leader for HISD UIL A+ Academics at Lanier Middle School
Kajal Jagushte (kajaljagushte@gmail.com)
Parent Leader for HISD UIL A+ Academics at Lanier Middle School
This year the Club Sponsors (Teachers) will communicate with parents via Parent Square- so please show up or message them directly to be added to be added to the group.
Please reach out to teachers to learn what the club does.
The PAW Press Crops will assist the Purple Page editor by regularly gathering events and stories to share with the Lanier Community. So, if you are heavily involved in a Lanier group or club and need to spread the word about your events--- the PAW Press Corps is paw-fect for you!
Students and Parents are welcome to join the PAW Press Corps!
Family Corner- HISD- Resources with Videos for: Power School & Parent Square {Click Here}
School Pay {Click Here} Search for "Bob Lanier Middle School"
School Cafe: See if you qualify for free/ reduced lunch and add funds to your account. Student use their IDs to pay. (Breakfast is FREE, Lunch is NOT FREE) {Click here}
The Saturday Fairs showcase all magnet programs in one place for parents to learn and make selections. Two additional fairs are held in the Spring for programs with space available. In addition to the coordinators and their respective programs, a general presentation detailing the magnet application process as well as an open lab to assist parents will be available.
During these events, you will be able to meet with the Magnet Coordinators, to discuss school choice options, the magnet application process and admissions, the dates and deadlines, information about which campus is a "best-fit" school for your family as your child prepares to enter high school.
School Choice Fair Dates:
December 12th - at Waltrip High School
January 23rd - at Austin High School
February 6th - at Bellaire High School
April 3rd - at Sterling High School
May 15th - at Madison High School
Schedule a High School Tour
Every HISD School website has the above icon that will give families more information about Tours. Some school require advance registration, others do not.
Below are flyers we have received from High Schools about tours-- more will be added as they are sent to us.
In the meantime, our PTO HISD Liaison, complied a of links to schedule high school tours:
Don't miss the 2026 All-School Musical, Grease! One of the most beloved musicals of all time, Grease will transport you back to Rydell High in 1959, where leather jackets, poodle skirts, and the music of a generation set the stage for a classic story of love and friendship.
Broadway star and HSPVA alumnus Kevin Cahoon (Theatre ’89) returns to Houston to direct. Cahoon’s Broadway credits include the original casts of The Lion King, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, The Wedding Singer, and Shucked, for which he received a 2023 Tony Award nomination for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical.
The Kinder HSPVA All-School Musical features 100+ student performers, designers, technicians, and musicians from all six art departments: Creative Writing, Dance, Instrumental Music, Theatre, Visual Arts, and Vocal Music. Don't miss this truly all-school collaborative production!
Story Time with Lanier Student, Mrinalini Levin-Srinivasan (8th grade) about her new book, "Bird/Dog" @ Brazos Book store
October 26th from 6:30-8pm
Book event at Brazos Bookstore (free, no tickets required)
2421 Bissonnet Street, Houston, TX 77005-1451
Bird/Dog by Mrinalini Levin-Srinivasan (8th grade) and Shobha Tharoor Srinivasan
Mrinalini and her grandmother Shobha Tharoor Srinivasan have co-written a chapter book called Bird/Dog (Niyogi, 2026). After an exciting book launch and lit festival appearance in Delhi and Bangalore this summer, they are delighted to now share the book in Houston.
DaQuon Wilson, a PhD student from the Rice English department who has worked with Scholastic Book Clubs and studies children's literature, will moderate the event.
Mrinalini wrote her half of the 160-page book when she was 11 and a 6th grader at Lanier; it took a year to write (and then another year to revise and find a publisher!). Her grandmother Shobha is an established children's book writer in India, but this is her first collaboration and first chapter book. So: a totally amazing learning experience for both.
HSPVA Friends’ Middle School Workshops provide opportunities for students in grades 6-8 to participate in classes in Creative Writing, Dance, Instrumental and Vocal Music, Theatre, and Visual Arts.
The workshops are divided by art area and taught by Kinder HSPVA students. While participation has no effect on a student’s application to Kinder HSPVA, each workshop is an excellent educational opportunity and a unique introduction to the specific art areas.
Event Address: Bellaire High School Gym at 5100 Maple St., Bellaire, TX 77401
Cost: $40 in advance $45 at the door.
Includes: Belles Dance Clinic T-Shirt (not guaranteed for walk-ins), snack and certificate. *Registration must be received no later than Friday, October 9th to be guaranteed a T-shirt*
Wear athletic clothes & tennis shoes comfortable for dancing. Bring a filled water bottle.
Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, Lanier continues to reach new heights. We’re proud to recognize the following corporate sponsors for their outstanding commitment to our school.
Ready to make a difference? Join our growing network of sponsors and help shape the future at Lanier and {Click Here}.
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With so many competitions, performances, club happenings and sports events we rely on submissions.
Thank you, Purple Page Editor (purplepage@lanierpto.org), Lanier Middle School PTO
