As we get ready for school to start, here are some important dates:
Monday, August 4, 9am - 12noon: Cub Camp for 6th graders. Come and stay event for students with optional session for parents.
Monday, August 4, 1pm - 4pm: Panther Preview for 7th and 8th graders. Come and go.
Walk your schedules, pick up pre-ordered school supplies and spirit wear, get your ID.
Thursday, August 7, 5pm - 7pm: Panther Family Picnic. See your friends, walk your schedule, enjoy some food
Tuesday, August 12 - First Day of School!
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!
HERE is the school supplies list for those who are purchasing their own school supplies.
Those who ordered school supply packs can pick them up during Cub Camp/Panther Preview on Monday, August 4th.
Join the Award-Winning SMS PTA for 2025-2026!
Memberships start at less than $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. 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
Spirit Nights
Classroom Resources
Campus Enhancement
8th Grade Celebration
Teacher Appreciation Days
Spring/Fall Social
Guest Speakers
School Supplies for students in need
JOIN OUR PTA TEAM!
The Schimelpfenig Middle School PTA is looking for amazing parents and guardians to join our 2025–2026 board!
We have several open positions—big and small—so whether you have a little time or a lot, there’s a place for you! Volunteering with the PTA is a great way to support our school, meet other parents, and make a real impact in our school community.
If you have any questions, please contact PTA President Terri Childress at president@smspta.org.
We welcome volunteers at the school and at our PTA events. Per district policy, you must be VOLY approved to be around students. VOLY approvals expire every year in June and must be redone each year in July, regardless of any previous year approval. Please go to plano.voly.org to get your approval started now!
Keep learning all summer long with Plano Public Library! Events are free and do not require a library card. Check out the online calendar for the full schedule and details.
Here are some highlights:
- Summer Kickoff – Saturday, May 31 enjoy a birthday-themed kickoff party in celebration of the library’s 60th birthday
- STEAM Stop – Learn a little bit about all things STEAM featuring hands-on activities throughout the summer
- Movie Maker Camp – Join us for a 5-day camp to master movie magic using DaVinci Resolve. Learn how to edit video, create sound effects and use a green screen. Attendance at all sessions is strongly encouraged.
- Summer Reading – For ages 0-16, read 1,000 minutes and for ages 16+, read 5 books between May 31 and July 31 and earn a prize. Read more information here: PPL Summer Reading Program
You can sign up for a library card online and stop by any of the five Plano Public Library locations to pick up the card. Be sure to follow the library on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for weekly updates.
URGENT NEED: We’re especially looking to fill these key roles ASAP:
Hospitality 
Spring Social
Fall Social 
School Supplies
Check out the full list of current board roster & open positions here: 
