Everyone can make a contribution - www.pisd.edu/
JOIN THE AWARD-WINNING SMS PTA FOR 2025-2026!
Support the SMS students and teachers by showing that you value your child’s education by joining the PTA. Memberships start at $13 and students are only $7 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. 
October is National Principals Month! SMS PTA would like to say, Thank you Dr. Perry for all you do for Schimelpfenig students and staff, especially during these challenging times! #ThankAPri
Panther family...THANK YOU for everyone who has become a member of our Schimelpfenig PTA! As of October 10th, we have 531 members in our PTA! but we’d love to see 550 by October 15! 600 would be even better!
Why are our numbers important? Texas PTA is an advocate to local and state leaders for ALL families of Texas students. The more members we have, the more voice we have to our local and state leaders.
Do you still need to join? Click HERE.
Questions? Email Karen Gournay, VP Membership at membership@smspta.org
A few months ago, people put teddy bears in their windows as a show of solidarity and a way to connect. Now we want you to connect with your neighbors AND show support for your local PTA! Download the sign here and post it in a front window so everyone who walks by can see it! If you see this sign in a window, snap a photo or selfie with it and send it to CelebratePTA@planopta.org and be sure to tell us which school is being represented!
PISD will be publishing daily Covid testing updates, Monday through Friday, at: https://www.pisd.edu/covi
The numbers include all PISD students and teachers/staff with confirmed cases of Covid-19 and numbers of recoveries.
Nominate your favorite Schimelpfenig teacher or staff member for the HEB Excellence in Education Awards -- all educators in Texas are eligible! Information is available at: https://www.heb.com/stati
Sign-ups for Trash or Treat are full, but you may still visit the city's website to find other opportunities to volunteer.
1. Donate to the PTA online!
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!
Please visit here to donate online!
2. You just keep shopping – let these stores do the donating for you!
Visit our Fundraising Page here for more information.
Link your Kroger or Tom Thumb rewards cards to Schimelpfenig to help our school raise money. The stores will donate a percentage back to the school help show their support for the local communities.
- Kroger Community Rewards Program
- Tom Thumb Good Neighbor Program
- Office Depot
- Box Tops
- Amazon Smile – Same products and prices as Amazon. Their foundation matches a percentage of your purchases to donate to nonprofits like our school! So easy and you are helping by shopping.
3. World Wear Project – Clean out your clutter of old toys, kitchen items, unused towels and bedding and of course CLOTHES! Bring them up to the BIG BLUE Bin located in the west parking lot.
This year Open House will be online and at your own pace. Click HERE to meet all of your student's teachers.
If you are having trouble accessing some of the videos, reach out directly to the teacher.
Spirit Wear and Face Masks will be delivered to In-person students at the end of the day on Friday, September 11th . Parents of @Home students will be contacted via email with pickup instructions.
Buy SMS spirit wear and show your PANTHER PRIDE whether in-school or @Home!
A limited number of Spirit Wear items from this year and previous years are still available! Tax will be added at checkout.
Please click here to order!
* It will be delivered on a weekly basis starting this week.
Tuesday, September 15, 2020, 6:30 p.m.
Helping Kids Thrive in Today’s World
Presented by Christine Fonseca
Life can feel overwhelming, especially in today’s world of pandemic illness, school disruptions, and other anxieties our children are facing. This workshop provides parents with real-world tools and strategies to help children thrive in spite of the overwhelming current events. Registration required.
Plano ISD and the Plano ISD Council of PTAs are working together to help “Spread the Hope” about the 2020 Virtual Collin County Peanut Butter Drive. Our goal is to come together as a community to aid in the fight against hunger and raise awareness about food insecurity in North Texas. The drive runs through the month of September (September 1-30). This year we are encouraging you to donate virtually on the Plano ISD Fundraising Page. There will not be any drop-off sites.
To attribute your donation to that campus PTA or school group, please write the name of that PTA or group in the Donor Information "Short Notes" field after you give your name and email address. We'd love a shout-out to SMS PTA!
Upcoming Events
- Tuesday, August 12
- Thursday, August 14
- Thursday, August 21
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.
