Click HERE to register.

Spring Open House IS TONIGHT from 6:00 to 7:30pm. We will be using a come and go format to showcase what we have been doing in all of our classes here in Panther Country. We look forward to seeing you there!

 Schimelpfenig Middle School is proud to announce our 20th Annual Career Day on Friday, March 13th. 

 We are looking for parents and community members who would like to come to school and talk about their careers: 

 Volunteers are needed for sixth, seventh, and eighth grades. 

 We welcome your participation for an hour, half day, or all day. 

 Each class period is approximately 45 minutes; however, you can present for 30-35 minutes and allow the remainder of the period for questions. 

 Please arrive at Schimelpfenig thirty minutes before your presentation for a leisurely check in.

If you are able to join us to present at this special event, please complete the Career Day Speaker Form by Friday, February 27, 2026. You will be contacted to schedule your presentation.

Plano Independent School District, in partnership with the Plano Police Department, invites parents and guardians to attend Behind the Screen: What Every Parent Should Know about Online Safety on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Robinson Fine Arts Center.

This informative presentation will focus on internet and phone safety for children and teens of all ages. Parents will learn about commonly used and hidden apps, warning signs to watch for and practical steps to take if their child becomes a victim of online behavior. This session is designed to help families better understand today’s digital landscape and feel more confident supporting their children online.

All parents and guardians are encouraged to attend. Recommended to not bring students.

The Tryout Prep Clinics and Tryouts are for current 8th graders who would like to make the 2026-2027 Clark Wildcat Belles team their freshman year. Questions? Contact Skylyr Vasquez, Wildcat Belles Director, at skylyr.vasquez@pisd.edu.

New dates available HERE.

Questions? Please contact Alana at volunteers@smspta.org.

Thank you!

The School Store is open every Wednesday during lunch. Students will be able to purchase school supplies and spirit items at the School Store. Please bring cash!

National Charity League is a dedicated mother-daughter organization that serves our community. This is an incredible opportunity for you to engage in leadership and service activities while spending quality time with your daughter.

️ Membership is open to current 6^th graders. We also have a few openings for current 7th and 8th graders.

**New Dates Added**

Join us to learn more about the wonderful opportunities Preston Bluebonnet has to offer. We look forward to meeting you! 

 Sign up to learn more: https://evite.me/3A3Uxsjhq8

The Clark Wildcat Belles would love to invite any current 7th-9th graders to learn a dance with them on January 31^st to perform at a basketball game on February 3rd. This event also helps prepare future Belle hopefuls for tryouts that are coming up in February.

The Tryout Prep Clinics and Tryouts are for current 8th graders who would like to make the 2026-2027 Clark Wildcat Belles team their freshman year. Questions? Contact Skylyr Vasquez, Wildcat Belles Director, at skylyr.vasquez@pisd.edu.

Join us for our PTA General Meeting. It is open for all SMS community members.

 Monday, January 12, 2026

 9:00 AM

 SMS Library

Students and Staff will be making no-sew blankets on the last day of the semester to donate to Children's Hospital. The goal is to make 400 blankets and we will need 1600 yards of fleece! 

 WE CAN REACH OUR GOAL IF EVERY STUDENT DONATES 2 YARDS OR $15. WE CAN DO THIS, PANTHER FAMILY!    

Please help us by donating fleece or money to purchase fleece NO LATER THAN MONDAY, DECEMBER 15. Thank you!

Donate Fleece to make blankets

Donate Money to Purchase Fleece to make blankets

Lunchapalooza is coming to Panther Country! This special block lunch event will take place on Friday, December 19th. Students can bring $8.00 to the table in the cafeteria during their lunch time to pre-purchase their Lunchapalooza meal. For this amount, a student will receive 2 slices of cheese pizza, a bag of chips, and a soda or a bottle of water. Students are able to buy multiple meals if they would like more pizza. The presale window runs through Friday, December 12th. Students will NOT be able to purchase a Lunchapalooza meal after this date. Sales are cash only. On the day of the event, the lunch line will still be open, and students can still bring their own lunches if they prefer.

If you have questions about Lunchapalooza, please contact Amber Evans, our NJHS sponsor.

Please mark your calendars and attend this seminar sponsored by the Clark PTSA.

Here is a LINK to the December 3rd edition of the Panther Parent 411 newsletter.