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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. 
The Beal Bank Dallas Regional Science and Engineer Fair was Feb. 18th in Dallas. Congratulations to the follow students:
1st place in their category: Emery L & Samantha S
2nd place in their category: Shruti P, Sanjit K, Chrishael I & Michelle Z, Neel P & Sanjit K
4th place in their category: Keshav G, Riya C
The Texas State Science and Engineer Fair was March 24-26 in College Station. Schimelpfenig had more students competing than any other Plano Middle School this year.
Congratulations to Shruti P who also placed 3rd in her category!
Thank you to all of our science researchers. We are proud of you!
SMS Spring Social is on THURSDAY, May 4. Please pay attention to the times: 6th & 7th grades ONLY @ 5:00-6:30 (dressy casual attire)8th Grade ONLY @7:00-8:30 (semi-formal attire).
Tickets are on sale NOW on Membership Toolkit. Remaining availability will be sold at the door.
Registration for the Plano ISD Computer Science Summer Bridge Program is now open to current 8th graders who will be 9th graders in the Fall 2023. Students in this program will learn to program solutions while using the Python programming language, learn about careers in computer science, and engage with professionals from the computer science field. Space is limited.
There will be two sessions offered at no charge to the students. This program will take place at Williams High School. Transportation will be provided from middle schools across the district.
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June 5 -8, 2023 from 9 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. (includes 30 minute lunch)
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June 12-15, 2023 from 9 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. (includes 30 minute lunch)
Two levels of this program will be offered.
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Beginner Level 1 - students who have little to no experience in programming
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Novice Level 2 - students who took Fundamentals of Computer Science and/or Python specific camps.
Complete this form to register. The deadline to apply to participate is noon on Friday, April 21, 2023.
Please direct any questions or concerns to dan.blier@pisd.edu
We at PTA are pleased to inform you that we are participating in the National PTA School of Excellence program again. To help us improve and enhance family-school partnerships in the future, we kindly request you to take 5-10 minutes to reflect on your experience at this school and complete the attached survey. The survey is completely anonymous, so please feel free to provide honest feedback. Thank you for your time and valuable feedback.
https://docs.google.com/forms/
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Book Fair is right around the corner! It will be the week of February 27- March 3. Friday, February 24 help is needed to set up the fair. Open House is Monday night, February 27. Click here to see times and dates.
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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. |
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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.
