Plano Independent School District, in partnership with the Plano Police Department, invites parents and guardians to attend Behind the Screen: What Every Parent Should Know about Online Safety on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Robinson Fine Arts Center.

This informative presentation will focus on internet and phone safety for children and teens of all ages. Parents will learn about commonly used and hidden apps, warning signs to watch for and practical steps to take if their child becomes a victim of online behavior. This session is designed to help families better understand today’s digital landscape and feel more confident supporting their children online.

All parents and guardians are encouraged to attend. Recommended to not bring students.

The Tryout Prep Clinics and Tryouts are for current 8th graders who would like to make the 2026-2027 Clark Wildcat Belles team their freshman year. Questions? Contact Skylyr Vasquez, Wildcat Belles Director, at skylyr.vasquez@pisd.edu.

New dates available HERE.

Questions? Please contact Alana at volunteers@smspta.org.

Thank you!

The School Store is open every Wednesday during lunch. Students will be able to purchase school supplies and spirit items at the School Store. Please bring cash!

National Charity League is a dedicated mother-daughter organization that serves our community. This is an incredible opportunity for you to engage in leadership and service activities while spending quality time with your daughter.

️ Membership is open to current 6^th graders. We also have a few openings for current 7th and 8th graders.

**New Dates Added**

Join us to learn more about the wonderful opportunities Preston Bluebonnet has to offer. We look forward to meeting you! 

 Sign up to learn more: https://evite.me/3A3Uxsjhq8

There are some seats left for 8^th graders who would like to join the Electrical Engineering Academy and didn’t get a chance to submit their interest.  The deadline has been changed to a rolling basis acceptance as remaining seats are filled. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here is a LINK to the December 3rd edition of the Panther Parent 411 newsletter.

The yearbook staff is hard at work on the 2025-2026 SMS yearbook!

The current cost for a yearbook is $40 before any customization. Take advantage of this Black Friday price now through November 30th, as prices will increase after this date. 

 Order Online: Click Here to Buy or Donate a Yearbook

School ID Code: 15526226

If you have any questions, please contact our yearbook advisor, Alisha Williams, at alisha.williams@pisd.edu.

We still have spirit wear to purchase. We have t-shirts, long sleeve t-shirts, and hoodies. Order now and items will be delivered to students at school.

Wonderful Panther Families: our goal for membership this year is the Platinum Voice for Every Child award, or 826 members. Membership connects you and your child to our community, supports the $500 scholarship we offer for former Schimelpfenig students, and helps TX PTA advocate for ALL public school children. Additionally, this year we are offering the opportunity for parents to sponsor a membership for a staff member. Please help us reach this goal! 

PTA Membership costs are:

• $13.00 for a one-parent membership    $7.00 for a student membership
• $22.00 for a dual membership              $8.50 for staff member

For any questions, please email Anna Hulse, VP of Membership

Thank you!

There are still 2024-2025 yearbooks available in the front office. $45 each, first come, first serve!

 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.

 

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:  https://bit.ly/schimvolunteer2025

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!

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