JOIN THE AWARD-WINNING SMS PTA FOR 2024-2025!  

Support the SMS students and teachers by showing that you value your child’s education by joining the PTA.  Memberships start at $12 and students are only $6 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. 

Join Schimelpfenig PTA      


 

Multicultural Day is Friday March 3rd.
Come support our students as they share their different cultures. Click here to sign up!
 


Do you have a graduating senior, alumni of SMS who is headed to college? Schimelpfenig PTA is offering a $500 scholarship! 

Find the application here

DEADLINE to receive applications is APRIL 15, 2023! Email Ioana Radulescu at membership@smspta.org with any questions. 



The PTA is looking for the most creative design for our 2023-24 Spirit Wear t-shirts! We’re excited to see what our students create! Winner gets a free Spirit Wear T-shirt!

Scan the below QR code to submit your entry. DEADLINE to submit design: March 31, 2023

Questions? Email ioana Radulescu at membership@smspta.org



 

SMS parents!

Help us recognize staff and students!

Thanks to your support, we can continue to recognize students and staff for their outstanding efforts!

Please consider donating a $10 gift card to the school! See details here.



Congratulations Colleen Tiller and Kristin Zhang - Schimelpfenig PTA Lifetime Membership Award recipients 2023!

Thank you for all you do for PTA!



Mark your calendars!! Book Fair will run 2/27/23 - 3/3/23! Open house will be the evening of Monday 2/27.
We will need volunteers so stay tuned for sign-up opportunities.
 


The PTA is in need of volunteers for several different committees;

1) 5 member volunteers and 2 alternates, to review the PTA ByLaws and Standing rules!

2) 3 member volunteers and 2 alternates to form the Election Nominating Committee for 2023-24 SMS PTA board members. 

3) SMS Spring Book Fair committee, dates Feb 27-March 3

 

If you are interested or have any questions please email president@smspta.org



Is your child an artist? Your PTA is looking for the most creative design for our 2023-24 Spirit Wear t-shirts! We’re excited to see what our students create! Winner gets a free Spirit Wear T-shirt!

DEADLINE to submit design: March 31, 2023

Questions? Email ioana Radulescu at membership@smspta.org



Attention Panther Community:

This is your last opportunity to purchase a yearbook for your student! They are on sale for $40 now. Be sure to purchase yours before Friday 1/27 because there is no guarantee we will have any left after distribution. You can purchase your book online HERE

 

Can't remember if you already purchased one? Email Kayla Allen at kayla.allen@pisd.edu to check.

 

Additionally:

Yearbook is underway in creating the best book possible for your student! Help us make sure they can be included in this fun memorabilia book. You can follow these instructions to check to see if your student has publication permissions.



This past Saturday the Plano Symphony Orchestra hosted the annual Collin County Young Artist Competition. We are excited to announce that 3 Schimelpfenig orchestra students made the semi finals!
Congratulations to
  • violinist Sanjit Konda
  • violist Andy Lee
  • violinist Elim Wong


Mark your calendars!!!
The Spring Social date has been set for the evening of May 4th! Details to follow.

(Yes, this is a Thursday night event. With lots of spring activities to take into account, this was the date that the Administration felt would work best)



On January 19, the SMS PTA Board will announce the recipients of the PTA Life Membership Award 2023. One SMS teacher and one parent who tirelessly advocate for children’s education and well-being will receive this highest honor from the Texas PTA. Join us at the PTA meeting on January 19 @ 9:00 am to meet and congratulate our honorees!
 


Attention Panther Community:

This is your last opportunity to purchase a yearbook for your student! They are on sale for $40 now. Be sure to purchase yours before Friday 1/27 because there is no guarantee we will have any left after distribution. You can purchase your book online HERE

Can't remember if you already purchased one? Email Kayla Allen at kayla.allen@pisd.edu to check.

Additionally:

Yearbook is underway in creating the best book possible for your student! Help us make sure they can be included in this fun memorabilia book. You can follow these instructions to check to see if your student has publication permissions.



 

Please mark your calendar for the next PTA general meeting taking place at 9:00am on Thursday January 19th!! We need your participation to vote on upcoming events, see you there!
 


     
      

 

 

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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.