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DISCLAIMER: The Schimelpfenig Middle School PTA is a noncommercial, nonsectarian, nonpartisan association that does not endorse any candidate or political party. This PTA does not endorse non-PTA products or services. If you have a concern, please contact a member of the PTA Executive Board.

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New Schimelpfenig Spirit Wear Is Here!

8/2/2026 6:34 pm

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Show your Panther pride with our brand-new spirit wear collection! Whether you're a student, parent, grandparent, alumni, or staff member, there's something for every Panther.
🛍️ Shop the Online Store HERE
Choose from a variety of new t-shirts, hoodies, and more! Perfect for spirit days, school events, PTA activities, and showing your Panther pride all year long.

Important Dates

  • Store Closes: August 31, 2026
  • Estimated Delivery: September 14, 2026
Orders will be delivered to Schimelpfenig Middle School and distributed by Mrs. Bell for students to bring home.
 
Please order carefully. All items are custom made, so all sales are final. Returns, exchanges, cancellations, and refunds cannot be accepted.
 
⏰ Don't wait! The online store is only open for a limited time. Order by August 31 and show your Panther pride all year long!
 
Questions? Contact Jennifer at waysandmeans@smspta.org.
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Call for PTA Volunteers!

8/2/2026 6:34 pm

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Our Schimelpfenig PTA Board is coming together for an exciting school year, and we still have a few chair/committee positions we'd love to fill! We're especially looking for volunteers for:
• Spring Social
• Arts in Education / Reflections
• Restaurant / Spirit Events
• Council Delegate
 
Whether you've volunteered before or are looking for a new way to get involved, these roles are a great opportunity to support our students, staff, and school community. Some positions can be shared with a friend, and our board is here to help you every step of the way.
 
You can view all current vacant positions here: https://smspta.membershiptoolkit.com/26-27board
If you're interested or have questions about any of the roles, please comment below, send us a message, or email president@smspta.org
 
We'd love to help you find a volunteer opportunity that's a great fit! Thank you for helping make Schimelpfenig Middle School an amazing place for our students! 
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Panther Family Pop In

7/29/2026 1:37 am

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SMS Staff will be hosting a Panther Family Pop In on Thursday, August 6th, from 5:30pm to 7pm, as our Back to School Celebration this year, and we would love to see all of our Panther families in attendance. There will be music, a club fair, and guided campus tours as well as opportunities to reconnect with old friends and chances to meet new additions to our Panther family!

 

Many staff members and student leaders will be on hand to answer questions and assist students and parents as they walk the building and become familiar with their schedules. This will be a wonderful way to kick off the start to the school year as we connect after summer break and get ready for an awesome year!

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Cub Camp 2026

7/13/2026 9:16 pm

 
RSVP HERE: https://www.tinyurl.com/cubcamp26
(Login with myPISD.net account)

Incoming 6th graders, here is more information regarding Cub Camp! Cub Camp is an orientation camp for incoming 6th graders to Schimelpfenig Middle School. It will be on Monday, August 3rd from 9am–12pm.

It is for students and parents. Students will come and stay. Students will tour the campus, find their classes, and learn about all things middle school. Students will need to be picked up at 12pm.

Parents are not required to stay, but parents can stay for the optional parent sessions. This session will last from 9-10:30 and it will be informational regarding the school, classes, rules and policies, expectations, and many other topics. If this is your first student at Schim, we highly recommend parents to attend the parents session. If you are a veteran Schim parent, the choice is yours. Younger siblings are able to stay with their parent. Younger siblings will not rotate with the student.

If you have any other questions, please email Melanie Taylor, the Team Leader, at Melanie.taylor2@pisd.edu.

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Cub Camp and Panther Preview 2026

7/13/2026 12:10 pm

 

Save the Date! We are excited to welcome our Panthers back for the 2026-2027 school year! Please save the date for two important back to school events on Monday, August 3. 

🐾 Cub Camp (for incoming 6th graders): 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. 
Orientation for new students to get acquainted with Schimelpfenig MS. 6th graders will tour the campus, learn their way around the building, take students ID photo, meet staff, and become familiar with middle school before the first day of school.

🐾 Panther Preview (for returning 7th and 8th graders): 1:00–4:00 p.m.
Returning students are invited to walk their class schedules, locate their classrooms, pick up pre-ordered school supplies, and have their student ID photos taken before the school year begins. This is a great opportunity to get comfortable with your schedule and campus before the first day of school.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES INFO • Pre-Order deadline has passed. If you would like to purchase your own supplies, please see the 2026-2027 School Supplies list HERE.

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