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. 
The 2024-2025 Reflections theme: Accepting Imperfection.
The National PTA Reflections Program encourages students to express themselves through dance, film, literature, music, photography, and visual arts. Winners can advance to Council, State, and National levels, with scholarships and prizes available. Submissions are due by November 8th.
Details about the program are HERE.
Entry form is HERE.
For more info, contact Robyn at reflections@smspta.org
Support Schim!
Jersey Mike's, 3100 Independence Parkway, Suite 102B
(SE Corner of Independence and Parker Road)
Tuesday, September 10th, from 10am to 9pm
When you place your order, please mention that you are there to support Schimelpfenig Middle School.
In turn, fifteen percent of the Spirit Day sales will be donated back to our school. This is a wonderful and easy way to give back to our campus.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please reach out to our office manager, Kim Murphy, at kimberly.murphy@pisd.edu.
Friday, September 20 @ 8:30am
Save the date for our first PTA General Meeting of the year! Come join us at school and have a coffee and chat with Principal Kinnard. We will start at 8:30am with some important PTA business including voting on the budget followed by a chat with our principal.
Spirit Night is one of the easiest way to support your PTA and school. On Wednesday, August 21st, head over to Chipotle at 6917 Independence Pkwy Plano, TX 75023 and get a break from cooking. This event is between 4-8pm. 25% of event sales will be donated to Schimelpfenig PTA.
Show this flyer on your phone, or if you order online, enter code WVAVLM6 in the fundraiser code box.
Join the Award-Winning SMS PTA for 2024-2025!
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
Plano ISD is implementing Skyward Family Access for parents and students for the 2024–2025 school year.
New student enrollment: Families with students new to Plano ISD can enroll their students by visiting the enrollment webpage.
Annual registration: Families with returning students can sign up for a new Family Access account and start their annual registration. Students with finalized schedules can view them in Family Access starting August 5. For more information, please visit the annual registration webpage.
All PTA accounts become inactive on June 30th every year. Upon visiting our website home page after July 1, you will be prompted to update your parent and student information each year. Please click HERE and become a CURRENT contact to keep receiving our e-Newsletter. Please do this ASAP so you don't miss any back to school news and updates from us!
Pre-order your Schimelpfenig Spirit Wear now! Lots of designs, various types of shirts and hoodies to choose from.
Sale extended to September 1! Everything is tax free!
Questions? Contact waysandmeans@smspta.org.
Our School Supplies sale is over. For those who are purchasing your own school supplies, HERE is the list of items that your students will need.
The BEST way to buy school supplies for next year is with our partner, 1st Day School Supplies. Get the exact supplies your teacher requested packaged all in one beautiful, newly redesigned box. They only sell the highest quality branded products like Ticonderoga, Elmer's, Crayola, and Fiskars... GUARANTEED! Plus, you will be amazed at how much money you save compared to shopping at Walmart, Target, and Amazon, up to 30%. Buy your 1st Day School Supplies kit today before it’s too late. 1st Day School Supplies is the BEST way to buy back-to-school supplies. Order Now!
Kits are available for:
- 6th, 7th, 8th grades
- Honors Science - 7th, 8th
- Math Rocks - 6th
- Spanish/French
- Speech & Debate
- Theater - 6th, 7th, 8th
Please remember to choose your child's grade in the fall. Order by July 1!
Video Intro to 1st Day School Supplies
More Details HERE
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.
