Thank you for making the Fall Carnival a success! We had over 200 students attend! We specifically want to thank our volunteers and the Credit Union of Texas. We could not have done it without you!
JOIN THE AWARD-WINNING SMS PTA FOR 2023-2024!
Support the SMS students and teachers by showing that you value your child’s education by joining the PTA. Memberships start at less than $12 and students are only $5 with a parent membership! As a benefit to members only, you will have access to an online directory as well as PTA member discounts. Student members receive special discounts during our spring and fall socials and have the opportunity to be involved in leadership opportunities. 
Mention that you are from Schimelpfenig and Raising Canes will donate 15% to PTA!
Wednesday, October 11th, 5:00pm - 10:00pm
6060 Coit Road, Plano, TX 75023
Pre-order your new spirit wear today! Sale ends October 15. Items will be delivered November 17.
Click HERE to order.
We have several vacant PTA positions for this coming school year. Trainings will be provided. If you are interested in volunteering for any of these positions below, please contact president@smspta.org.
Environmental Chair
Hospitality Chair
Community Outreach Chair
Congratulations, once again, on your 2022-2024 National PTA Schools of Excellence designation! This recognition is for the incredible work your PTA invested in developing strong family-school partnerships and improving your school community.
Did you know that Reflections has grown to be one of the largest nationwide programs of its kind, with more than 200,000 students participating annually? We want to see our Panthers' creativity and hear the voices of our students expressed through one of the SIX categories available.
Deadline is October 31st! Submit entries along with entry forms to the front office.
Please click HERE for details.
Schimelpfenig SMS PTA wins the August "Head Start Award"! A big THANK YOU for joining goes to all our current members!
90 new members needed for the September Early Bird Award! Please join our PTA today!
Questions? Please email Ioana Radulescu at membership@smspta.org.
Join the Award-Winning SMS PTA for 2023-2024!\
Memberships start at less than $12 and students are only $5 with a parent membership! As a benefit to members only, you will have access to an online directory as well as PTA member discounts. By joining the PTA, you benefit your child by supporting your school! Your membership dollars pay for many things that school funding doesn't cover!
How PTA supports Schimelpfenig MS
Panther Preview
Panther Pride Back-To-School Celebration
Book Fair
Spirit Nights
Classroom Resources
Campus Enhancement
8th Grade Celebration
Teacher Appreciation Days
Spring/Fall Social
Guest Speakers
School Supplies for students in need
The World Wear Project
The World Wear Project donation bin is located in the SMS parking lot.
Items to be placed in the bin include wearable shoes, clothing, purses, wallets, belts, hats/caps, backpacks, hard toys that fit into the bin, soft toys and stuffed animals. For every pound collected from you, the SMS PTA receives $0.15 per pound!
Kroger
Schimelpfenig PTA is a partner in the Kroger Community Rewards Program. When you identify SMS PTA as one of your charities, we all benefit. There is no cost for participation, and it does not interfere with any other Kroger programs you may be enrolled in.
The Kroger Community Rewards Program is available online for you to link your Kroger Plus cards to Schimelpfenig MS PTA (organization number KU864). Help us give back to your kids! If you have questions, please contact waysandmeans@smspta.org.
Tom Thumb
Schimelpfenig PTA is a partner in the Tom Thumb Good Neighbor Program. When you identify SMS PTA as one of your charities, we all benefit. There is no cost for participation and it does not interfere with any other Tom Thumb programs you may be enrolled in. You can email Charity # 5107 to good.neighbor@tomthumb.com. Help us give back to your kids! If you have questions, contact waysandmeans@smspta.org.
Donations
Your generous TAX-DEDUCTIBLE donation will fund programs, social events, and classroom materials for students as well as SMS staff wish list items.
We thank you in advance for your contributions!
Did you know that you can download the Membership Toolkit App to easily access the directory, calendar, sales & volunteer forms and also view our weekly newsletters? If you have multiple children at different schools, you can also easily switch between the various PTAs/Booster Clubs. Download the app here:
All PTA accounts become inactive every year in the summer. You need to log in to SMSPTA.ORG and become a CURRENT contact to keep receiving this e-Newsletter. Go to "My Account", then "Parent & Student Information". Please do this ASAP so you don't miss any back to school news and updates from us!
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All volunteers will need to create an account and complete an application, online orientation and background check through the Plano ISD volunteer management system, VOLY, to be eligible for school volunteer opportunities. Please visit plano.voly.org to create a volunteer account and begin this process.
Upcoming Events
- Tuesday, October 3
- Wednesday, October 4
- Thursday, October 5
- Wednesday, October 11
- Tuesday, October 17
- Wednesday, October 18
- Thursday, October 19
The mission of Plano ISD's Family Education and Guidance Services is to strengthen all families in the community by providing education, resources and services which support raising responsible, self-confident, emotionally healthy children in today's complex society. Please visit HERE to gain access to PISD supports that you and your family may wish to utilize throughout the year!
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.
